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A good day I bid all ye artfull, creative and skillfull citizens of ArmorGames! =)
It's fair to say that the revival of the Armatar Contest was a big success, with lots of wonderful and original entries for the Thanksgiving season, but... we're aiming for more!!
So let's continue this old tradition and surpass the first edition with even more entries of your original drawings in the second launch: The 2012 Winter Edition!
Here are the guidelines that help you figure out what is allowed and what is not :
# ARMATAR CONTEST GUIDELINES :
1) All entries must be appropriate. They cannot be offensive or profane in nature. Keep it clean!
2) The entry must be square, and at least 100x100 pixels in dimension.
3) Your entry must scale down well to 100x100. So if it is larger, make sure that it will still look good when it is scaled down to the actual armatar size. Here are a few suggestions about this :
~ Sometimes keeping it simple is better. If you go into a lot of detail, it might not look as great when you scale it down. So just keep in mind what the final size will be and check often how it looks when it is scaled down.
And remember to save a lot while you are making it! Better to delete 20 -in between made- save files later on, than ending up with something you actually don't like...
~ If you are able to do vector, by all means! That can help with the sharpness of the image. However, since they are so small this probably isn't a big issue.
4) Must be completely original. You cannot use elements from other pieces of artwork, the entire armatar must be 100% created by you.
5) Must be fitting to the current contest's theme. If a certain entry is debatable, a mod or admin will give the decisive answer for submission.
Do note that we won't necessarily add all submissions... remember that all submissions will likely go up in batches preceding or during the actual season/holiday, and that they will eventually disappear from the Armatar roster as we approach the next theme.
We look forward to seeing your contributions, so pick up that pencil, start up your art programs, get your brain into overdrive and do your best to make 'em look good! =)
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@MrDayCee: I forgot to mention that your Christmas tree is really nice. I like it
Do more?
Of course
I have another one. I think that, in English, they're called The Three Wise Men. Correct me if I'm mistaken.
I'm not sure, but maybe the background is a bit too dark.
P.S.: I have to admit that I'm running out of ideas. Let's see if I can do some more...
I'm rather surprised that no one has tried to do Old Man Winter. But I do have the female counterpart...
General notifications:
# Images made with brushes are not allowed for submitting. The reason is very simple... we cannot confirm whether the person posting them is the actual artist or not and we don't want plagiarism. You are always free to ask me about it nevertheless.
To be clear about it: those that do plagiarise an image/work that has been made by others are excluded from this and any future contests.
# A short attempt was made by Cenere (thank you!) to revive the contest a while ago and submissions from that contest are free for submitting in this one as long as they are according to the Winter Theme.
And last... best!
# The first batch of Armatars will be available soon. They are selected and will be given out asap! Yay!
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@ pickpocket (1) : I made the candles this big on purpose actually... if the image is scaled down, you won't be able to see them anymore.
@ 70_70_70 (1) : I have to agree on the whole 'snowball fight' here... you are getting carried away by a single topic. Try to make another armatar with a different topic. Making several ones containing a figure throwing (a) snowball(s) is too much, ok?
@ pickpocket (2) : The image looks nice, but what you could do is try to have the elf/dwarf/midget come out more by making it bigger inside the square. I assume you made the complete image bigger to begin with? =)
@ 70_70_70 (2) : Deleted your image of the 'Machamp' character. What does it have to do with the contest?! Off-topic posts are deleted on sight.
@ TheRed555 : I have to agree... what does your image have to do with Winter and/or Christmas? Could you please elaborate a little?
@ pangtongshu : Don't wait too long with submitting one...
@ xXxDAPRO89xXx : Will you be changing your armatar to have it tweaked then? Just asking... =)
@ kegaumongo : Gaudi! Que bueno! Now that's what I call original! Excellent!! And thank you! =)
@ Bronze : That's some 'cool' lady there! =)
And I'll add my latest work as well! Haven't seen any presents yet, so...
Surprise!
Anyone else up for some artful submissions?! Looking great so far! =D
For mine, should the star be changed?
And should the moon be outlined instead of filled?
