Concept Art Contest Poll #2

[Paladon]

By the way, is anyone up for being a judge?
If you are interested, simply contact me.
Remember, judges may not participate.

 

[Gilles]

The image is misleading. I wouldn't have used it if you don't even want people to draw typical demons.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

its a good example on how NOT to do it ^_^.

i dont mind mythical creatures. i could draw some asian stuff.

but please. not fav WC3 unit. i most likelihood people would draw a hero

 

[Paladon]

Yep, the description says that it's an example how to do it not.

 

[LiOneSS]

Vote mythiocal creature or die. The demon thing is just stupid. WIth mithology we'd have more freedom. PLEASE

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

lots of demons are in fact mythical. can a demon from a bible count as mythical?

 

[The_Silent]

I actually don't really care anymore, the demon theme is extreamly unlimmiting in its curent stage. You can paint about anything you want, stick some horns in its head and call it a demon.

 

[bounty hunter2]

And get 1/100 points :/

 

[The_Silent]

And get 1/100 points :/

No, at least 50/100 for creativity, and with a bit of humor additional 50 points fo being that. Hive users LOVE bad humor... Sadly

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

i did suggest in the last poll to limit it to "your own interpertation of a demon from popular culture, folklore and myth".
like a gremlin or such

 

[The_Silent]

That would be a good idea if you want to limit it more, but then you would just get a bunch of users complaining about the competition being that.

I say, keep it this way, you can't really make every body happy, but this way you at least keep the majority glad.

 

[ike_ike]

20 days? I honestly think that we give people waaaaaaay too much time for these contests, but whatever.

Hmm. Demons...demons...demooooons...

Methinks I have a cunning plan.

Can I do some rough sketches before the contest starts, as long as the sketches aren't used for the contest?

 

[bounty hunter2]

Meh I can't draw creatures :/ Well we will just see what it turns out to be, if it ends up demons I'l just draw a city and heck if I get disq. I won't care ^^

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

imo, it doesnt really matter. as long as nobody else complains, i guess sketching for ideas isnt really a part of the art and you should use the 20 days to make it great

 

[Gilles]

Can I do some rough sketches before the contest starts, as long as the sketches aren't used for the contest?

If I said no, would it actually stop you?

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

maybe you could take pick of the top 3 voted choicess, pick a random one and reveal on the day of the contest. that way it wouldnt matter what the contestants sketch.
that could probably play out better for all the people who hate demons and want to do mythical or wc unit. its too close a voting to pick a topic outright. and it would be impossible to complain because it was random.

now i think on it, i dont mind the top 3 choices so it wouldnt matter which ever one got chosen

 

[Paladon]

"Demonic" is something supernatural that is generally described as a malevolent spirit. This includes creatures and objects as well.

I could post this definition in the layout.

 

[The_Silent]

So demonic could actually be anything, possessed by a demonic spirit... Like a chair?

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

demonic chair that bites you on the ass... sounds ingenious!!!

 

[Paladon]

Okay, i updated the layout.
I think it's good now.
Please check it: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1014769-post41.html

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

thats pretty cool. and you stated red and horned will get neg marks so we would get some interesting stuff

 

[The_Silent]

I still aim for the Demonic Skycraper...

 

[Paladon]

It may be a bit more challenging then. Yep.
EDIT: @The_Silent: Go ahead with it if you want to.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

so the voting is over and your gonna set the contest up?

 

[Paladon]

I posted the submission in the "Contest Submission" to get an official approval of it.

 

[LiOneSS]

If demons are choosen, just as it currently looks like, i suggest a hosting date sometime after the 24th febuary (-> deadline of the Texturing Competition).

Here's a possible layout:

Concept Art Contest #3

Rolling stones - Sympathy for the devil


<333333333 that song, lol.

 

[Kwah]

Lulz.

Fantasy City was supposed to win.

 

[Gilles]

Should'a been Good vs Evil. You could have made a demon in that contest anyways.

 

[Kwah]

I demand that we ignore this poll.

 

[Paladon]

Since everyone has another opinion, it's really hard to decide.
Any suggestions how to solve this problem?

EDIT: If everyone complains about demons, i can pick a random theme (including the demon theme), so you will notice the theme as soon as it's hosted.

 

[Gilles]

I was kidding. It's obviously the most popular, just go with it.

 

[Volvox]

Random seems like a fair option since we all pull on different sides. I think you should show some determination and make the final decision. After all, you're hosting the contest.

 

[Paladon]

We take "demonic" with the suggested conditions, it's the public decision.
I think this thread may be closed.

 

[Gilles]

Okay.

Remember, the final decision does lie with the contest host/staff, this poll is simply to get the publics opinion.

 

[LiOneSS]

*looks at paladon in anticipation*

 

[Elenai]

Meh...I'm fine with demons I guess...I just had an idea that might work...(and is somewhat original)

I won't tell any of you though

 

[Kwah]

Please god no.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

The sheep demon?, the demon of love? The demon of crazyness?, The funny demon?, the demon of hapyness?

 

[~Void~]

How about a mythological beast that's evil...? I think that's a BIT better...

 

[Xatoga]

Since everyone has another opinion, it's really hard to decide.
Any suggestions how to solve this problem?

EDIT: If everyone complains about demons, i can pick a random theme (including the demon theme), so you will notice the theme as soon as it's hosted.

Only the vocal minority is complaining here, no need to worry.

 

[Just_Spectating]

now we've really had every demon contest


what is it with demons...

 

[Elenai]

People think everything 'dark, evil, bloody, rebellious, and GRAWR! HEAVY METAL THRASH DEMON PUNK <insert cussing> TEENAGE RAGE!!!!!!!!' makes them cool..

"I'm liek...so totally for the dark side man, the good side is liek...lame" is the essential quote of youth.

Which is probably one reason my entry won't win...since it isn't going to be some muscular half assed demon sprouting horns out of every orifice.

 

[Xatoga]

People think everything 'dark, evil, bloody, rebellious, and GRAWR! HEAVY METAL THRASH DEMON PUNK <insert cussing> TEENAGE RAGE!!!!!!!!' makes them cool..

"I'm liek...so totally for the dark side man, the good side is liek...lame" is the essential quote of youth.

Which is probably one reason my entry won't win...since it isn't going to be some muscular half assed demon sprouting horns out of every orifice.

For the last time, quit the griping. It was established since the begining of the theme suggestion that we intended for more original, bizzarre, or lovecraftian horrors. There is no need for half this thread to be 'dunt make red guiz.' And even so, I would go so far to say someone could definitly make a very creative spin on the standard biblical horned red demon. Now get drawing or get quieter.

 

[Just_Spectating]

the contest hasnt started yet

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

...some muscular half assed demon sprouting horns out of every orifice.

oooh! sounds kinky!

but seriously, i find red horned demons pretty lame and will not be drawing no such thing. i will probably be bibling this contest.

 

[Paladon]

Which is probably one reason my entry won't win...since it isn't going to be some muscular half assed demon sprouting horns out of every orifice.

I thought you have read the contest submission. Apparently you didn't.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

are you going to be the judge Paladon?

 

[Paladon]

I'm trying to find someone else.

 

[FrIkY]

Meh, I'm fine with Demons, now! As long as it's not a city theme, I'm fine...

 

[Gilles]

Ooo, oo, pick me, pick me, I can judge!