Icon Contest #10 Theme

[I3lackDeath]

The last Icon contest was quite some time ago, time for #10!

I will host the upcoming contest.
Feel free to suggest any valid theme or pick up themes from an older thread.

I'm looking forward to your ideas!

 

[chr2]

Coolio. Here are the themes of the previous contests:
#1 Reflections
#2 Command icons
#3 Elements
#4 Weapon and Armor Upgrade Sequences
#5 Hero Ability Icon Replacements
#6 Themed Items
#7 Attribute icons
#8 Food
#9 Same Abilities, Different Hero

I'ma come with an idea when I think of one

 

[Sin'dorei300]

My suggestions:
-Icon for custom model
-Icons for an armor set
-Futuristic icon set
-Modern warfare icon set
-Icon for WoW character

 

[I3lackDeath]

Coolio. Here are the themes of the previous contests:
#1 Reflections
#2 Command icons
#3 Elements
#4 Weapon and Armor Upgrade Sequences
#5 Hero Ability Icon Replacements
#6 Themed Items
#7 Attribute icons
#8 Food
#9 Same Abilities, Different Hero

I'ma come with an idea when I think of one

Well, wouldn't it make more sense to state themes from previous submissions that were NOT used?

These are most of the suggestions from Icon Contest #9:
Forms of magic
Requests from the request section
Race related spell icons
Building Upgrades
Unit corresponding ability icons
Disruption
icon that corresponds with existing attachment models
Zombies
Modern War
Hero contest related icons (for winner entries)
Mythological creature related icons

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I would love to see the "Upgrade Chart Iconset", where you will have to create a set of four icons which are basically, new upgrades for anything you want.

We can go with items or skill upgrades. Or even basic upgrades.


Examples:

(Icons by: viiva)

(Icons by: PeeKay)

(Icons by: CRAZYRUSSIAN)

(Icons by: 13lackDeath)

 

[chr2]

Well, wouldn't it make more sense to state themes from previous submissions that were NOT used?

I was mainly attempting to make sure people didn't suggest themes that have already been used.

@Apheraz, isn't that kinda similar to Icon Contest #4?

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Can't find it. What was it's theme (Link it to me, if you manage to find it)?

 

[chr2]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/contest-archive-227/phoenix-trial-4-a-113659/
Interestingly enough, your example of viiva's icons is from that contest.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Damn.
We can go with an ability that upgrades three-four times, to make it unique.

 

[chr2]

Well, we have earlier had a replacement for hero abilities, so I suggest hero replacement icons. All contestants are to replace the icons of all 4 heroes of a WC3 race of own choice.

 

[Fjury]

Well, we have earlier had a replacement for hero abilities, so I suggest hero replacement icons. All contestants are to replace the icons of all 4 heroes of a WC3 race of own choice.

I missed that contest. :/
It seemed to be very funny to do, so I support this suggestion.

Oh, and when I think about it, I could support anything medieval / warcraftish. Especially anything warcraft related.

 

[I3lackDeath]

Well, we have earlier had a replacement for hero abilities, so I suggest hero replacement icons. All contestants are to replace the icons of all 4 heroes of a WC3 race of own choice.

That's a very limited theme, 4 races don't really qualify for a contest with 4< contestants.
The chosen theme has to offer a certain amount of freedom for all participants.

 

[JollyD]

Yes, maybe upgrading theme, as was mentioned, you need to make 4*4 icons of upgrades, the upgrading can be item, spell, unit, building

 

[chr2]

Yes, maybe upgrading theme, as was mentioned, you need to make 4*4 icons of upgrades, the upgrading can be item, spell, unit, building

Shouldn't it then be 4x3, as 3 is a magic number appears to be the amount of most upgrades in WC3 (3-tier buildings, 3 weapon/armor upgrades etc.)?

 

[JollyD]

Shouldn't it then be 4x3, as 3 is a magic number appears to be the amount of most upgrades in WC3 (3-tier buildings, 3 weapon/armor upgrades etc.)?

who knows ))) 3 is standard but hive is not so simple )

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Let's make abilities. 4 icons of an ability that upgrades itself, whether it would be enchanting weapons, magic shields, elemental blasts, rage...

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

Well I try giving out some:
1. Many Icons, One Picture. Basically you make like 10 icons to form a bigger art.
2. Project Icon. An icon for a single project.
3. Racial Expansion. Replace all icons for a certain category for a certain race. Like, replace all Building Icons for Humans or Replace all unit icons of the Undead. Only melee included.

 

[Astaroth Zion]

Personally I would like icons for attachments in the hive.

 

[Walle]

How about the contestants draw the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
or the 7 deadly sins(maybe choose 3-4 of them and draw them)?
or just draw emotions?

 

[chr2]

How about the contestants draw the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
or the 7 deadly sins(maybe choose 3-4 of them and draw them)?
or just draw emotions?

I totally dig the 7 deadly sins one.

 

[JollyD]

How about the contestants draw the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
or the 7 deadly sins(maybe choose 3-4 of them and draw them)?
or just draw emotions?

hmm t-down &)

 

[-Berz-]

Futuristic technology
Gems
Plain copy paste
THW (to replace forum icons)
Booze

Not really helpful I guess :7

 

[JollyD]

More ideas?)

 

[NFWar]

Units, spells, items.. we all have seen that. How about upgrade icons for buildings? No, I dont mean "draw buildings" and stuff. Contestants could draw an improovement mechanics for building costruction. For example: improved tiles on roof, better joins of wooden colums, reinforced walls, better stone/brick constructions.

 

[I3lackDeath]

7 Sins and Structure Upgrades are great and versatile themes for a contest.

Still, the more themes come up, the more options we have to choose from.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Since there are only 7 lethal sins, picking only three would be a good idea. + from me.

Oh, and another + for command icons.

 

[JollyD]

I like the upgrade thematic because it will be more creative

 

[chr2]

Okay, I have another idea: Power. Each contestant would make x amount of icons they think represent power. They should follow the same theme, so if one icon had tanks and such, the others should also be in a modern-ish theme.
This theme would offer an infinite amount of options, as power is depicted subjectively.

 

[kola]

Why not using themes that were used before? A good theme stays a good theme. I mean, instead of making cookies and fruits like last contest (Or the one before the last one, can't remember) we could make something that fits into warcraft like weapon upgrades and all that stuff.

 

[NFWar]

Theme could be misc, crafting materials.

 

[I3lackDeath]

It would be great if you could come to an agreement til the end of June.

We still need more themes, so post whatever you feel would make a good contest theme.

 

[Walle]

I say we make a poll!

 

[chr2]

Well, considering that not many more than the people who have already written something in this thread will join the contest, I think there are more than enough themes to make a poll. So yeah...

Release the poll!

 

[JollyD]

For sure, poll needed)

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/contest-submission-233/next-icon-contest-idea-poll-217832/

There you go. Top 10 themes.

 

[CRAZYRUSSIAN]

I think deadly women is a good icon theme!

Them sexy big tit cute long haired mistresses of death

 

[JollyD]

I think deadly women is a good icon theme!

Them sexy big tit cute long haired mistresses of death

haha) nice idea)

 

[The Panda]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...xt-icon-contest-idea-poll-217832/#post2170676
Check my post.

 

[I3lackDeath]

The Theme for the next Icon Contest has been settled:
Creating Icons for corresponding Skins/Models of our database.

Now, what do you prefer (this is a quick question, no big "poll" of sorts...)?

• Simply create 4 fitting ability icons or
• 5 icons total (4 abilities, 1 unit portrait)

I'd prefer you to go with the latter, as it will be good practice for everyone who hasn't done unit icons so far, plus it will show us how versatile you are.

However, I understand that 5 icons are quite many for a contest.

 

[Fjury]

• 5 icons total (4 abilities, 1 unit portrait)

I'd like to draw the unit as well :>

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Four random icons that display abilities of chosen skin or model, plus a Unit Icon.

Most skins/models lack unit icons, and it really shows how good you can be at iconmaking.

I'm gonna pick one of chrome's hot watcher skins >

 

[chr2]

I'd like to draw the unit as well :>

That's what the portrait means.

And yeah, I'm all up for the 1 portrait, 4 abilities.

 

[Fjury]

That's what the portrait means.

And yeah, I'm all up for the 1 portrait, 4 abilities.

The site doesn't allow me to just leave the quote, so I tried to type a reason, which now seem to be easily misstaken.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I'm not getting what you tried to say, but, oh well, life's a bitch.

The contest is running when? In July? It would be an intelligent lol to make it on 4th of July

 

[I3lackDeath]

I'm not getting what you tried to say, but, oh well, life's a bitch.

The contest is running when? In July? It would be an intelligent lol to make it on 4th of July

I will host the contest on Sunday, it will be ongoing for 5 weeks, 1 week per icon. We can always extend the deadline, if you guys should happen to need more time.

 

[The Panda]

I will host the contest on Sunday, it will be ongoing for 5 weeks, 1 week per icon. We can always extend the deadline, if you guys should happen to need more time.

If you guys need a judge or any help ill be looking after this contest till its done.

 

[morbent]

Vote for food you guys! I feel kinda hungry, I would love to see some fresh meat, or a juicy apple or something like that... a mug of nord mead...

 

[I3lackDeath]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/arena-226/icon-contest-10-custom-models-skins-218232/#post2171882