Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability

[Panda]

Seems like people need more time so I'll extend the contest til May 27th, two weeks should be plenty of time for everyone?

Thats fine sir.

 

[Snake Akuma]

alright I left stomp icon for the last one and worked with clap icon, head is redrawn from the model screenshot.

Here are two completed icons:

256x256

64x64

Spoiler: Large Image

Since the deadline been extended I will work on polishing icons, working with lights of the hand and start with last entry. Icons will be published within a week and I am planning to check on Void-themed texture contest and most probably join it.

 

[Villagerino]

I was second guessing my whole entry and went through a real black-hole part of my life the last 2-3 weeks with alot of changes happening at once and i been finally feeling better. Im actually done my entry but ill post a WIP i saved from it will post it later as im at work.

What is the end date again? and can we possibly add more time, maybe 1-2 weeks for others to finish.

Glad to hear you're back and feel better

Seems like people need more time so I'll extend the contest til May 27th, two weeks should be plenty of time for everyone?

I have no objections either

 

[PrinceYaser]

I regret my decisions. I will make a whole new set and submit my entry soon enough.

 

[Panda]

WIP #1 , My others got deleted. I will have a 2nd in a few days or so.
BTNClawSlash

 

[deepstrasz]

I think contestants shouldn't profiteer from repeated extensions due to mood swings changing entries then risking to ask for more time to finish their new ones and instead be responsible for their choice.

 

[Villagerino]

I think contestants shouldn't profiteer from repeated extensions due to mood swings changing entries then risking to ask for more time to finish their new ones and instead be responsible for their choice.

Technically, until the participant posts his work and declares that this is his entry, he can draw as much as he wants. Those who did not have time to complete the preparation finish the work due to an extension, and the rest have additional time to rethink the work, some can use this time to polish the work, everybody gets certain advantages, sounds fair, hmm.

 

[Kyrbi0]

I think contestants shouldn't profiteer from repeated extensions due to mood swings changing entries then risking to ask for more time to finish their new ones and instead be responsible for their choice.

If you think someone is earnestly taking advantage of the mod's leniency, feel free to reach out to the mods and name names.

But I think generally these Contests are being run sorta 'chill', where we aren't so competitive as to worry about edge cases & potential exploitation. It's more about the sense of community, the enrichment of the resource section, and personal growth.

 

[Panda]

Technically, until the participant posts his work and declares that this is his entry, he can draw as much as he wants. Those who did not have time to complete the preparation finish the work due to an extension, and the rest have additional time to rethink the work, some can use this time to polish the work, everybody gets certain advantages, sounds fair, hmm.

If you think someone is earnestly taking advantage of the mod's leniency, feel free to reach out to the mods and name names.

But I think generally these Contests are being run sorta 'chill', where we aren't so competitive as to worry about edge cases & potential exploitation. It's more about the sense of community, the enrichment of the resource section, and personal growth.

I think @deepstrasz just dislikes me for some reason and im ok with that lol, ill finish my entry by this weekend. Regardless if anyone likes it or not. Not sure why things cant just be chill but yet we have to question everything and make it difficult.

 

[deepstrasz]

It's more about the sense of community, the enrichment of the resource section, and personal growth.

That's what Resources is for 24/7, eternally as far as anyone's concerned at least for the foreseeable future. AKA there's definitely no rush there and it's chiller than frozen hell.
IMO, there should be a rule that limits how many times one can change an entry especially if also asking for an extension.
I'm not gonna do policing naming anyone. Just a remark of how contests are seemingly starting to shift since multiple extensions are being offered.

 

[Villagerino]

I think @deepstrasz just dislikes me for some reason and im ok with that lol, ill finish my entry by this weekend. Regardless if anyone likes it or not. Not sure why things cant just be chill but yet we have to question everything and make it difficult.

I don't think it's personal.

IMO, there should be a rule that limits how many times one can change an entry especially if also asking for an extension.

Hmm, ideally it's cool to have such a rule, like 1 extention allows one change or something like that. I'll explain. It seems to me that, having seen the work of competitors, some participants may rethink their work and try to make more efforts, both idea-wise and technically, in order to bypass the works that, for example, have already been posted. This will give you some advantage. But not everyone can jump above their heads, especially in such a short period. So my assumption looks weak.

On the other hand, an experienced participant always throws in several options and chooses the best one for himself, not showing it here.

Hmm. What reasons do you see for setting a limit?

But how this competition is developing here and now, in my opinion, everything is going well for all participants, since everyone receives a small plus.

 

[deepstrasz]

Hmm. What reasons do you see for setting a limit?

1. Users changing their their entries might ask for extensions give those who don't change more time.
2. Those who seem not to change their entry at first might want to seeing there's more than one extension and afterwards might themselves ask for more time.
It's not something that could happen frequently but it would unnecessarily prolong a contest.
But it would be nice to either have a max number of extensions per contest or a limited number per contestant (when asking) and/or a limited number of entries to change, like so:
1. Contests can have a max of 4 extensions (each being a specified period or later ones being half the period of the first one or two).
2. Contestants may only ask for/get 1 or 2 extensions total (includes those from other competitors), not per entry (in case they change it).
3. Contestants can only change their entry once or twice.
4. Contestants are only allowed to ask for one extension after changing their entry.
5. Contestants who changed their entry and got an extension cannot change their entry again.
+whatever I'm missing.

 

[Villagerino]

1. Users changing their their entries might ask for extensions give those who don't change more time.
2. Those who seem not to change their entry at first might want to seeing there's more than one extension and afterwards might themselves ask for more time.
It's not something that could happen frequently but it would unnecessarily prolong a contest.

Sure, I mean we ask for extensions even when we lack entries, to support other participants, in extreme situations like health issues or even different shenanigans to get an advantage. And I remember judges/hosts control the amount, like they say "this is the last extension, hurry up!".

But it would be nice to either have a max number of extensions per contest or a limited number per contestant (when asking) and/or a limited number of entries to change, like so:
1. Contests can have a max of 4 extensions (each being a specified period or later ones being half the period of the first one or two).
2. Contestants may only ask for/get 1 or 2 extensions total (includes those from other competitors), not per entry (in case they change it).
3. Contestants can only change their entry once or twice.
4. Contestants are only allowed to ask for one extension after changing their entry.
5. Contestants who changed their entry and got an extension cannot change their entry again.
+whatever I'm missing.

Sounds thoughtful. On the other hand, if we say there's more than one extension before the start of the contest, people will feel too relaxed, I'm sure of that, eh.

If we assume that we are now undergoing a brainstorm, then I would further narrow and slightly simplify what we have said:

1. Competitors may receive an extension at the discretion of the judge/host.

(Discussed with judge/host, request reviewed, etc.)

2. Competitors can change their entry only once per contest, if no extensions are given, and additionally only once per an extension, regardless of how many extensions there were.

(Participants will begin to take a more thorough approach to choosing the direction of entry, pay more attention to preliminary preparation; this will allow participants with actually existing (but not published) entries not to take away potential topics from those participants who do not have time to finish work on the entry and want to change the direction in the process.)

When you talk about entry here you mean the theme that a contestant picked inside the direction of the contest, not a published bundle, right?

 

[deepstrasz]

When you talk about entry here you mean the theme that a contestant picked inside the direction of the contest, not a published bundle, right?

Yeah, a WiP, because only one finished entry will be chosen from each contestant anyway.

 

[Panda]

Welp here is my 2nd/Last WIP..

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And, i finished everything up over the weekend..
Heres my 3 icons for the https://wowwiki-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Wildkin_(Warcraft_III)

 

[Villagerino]

Welp here is my 2nd/Last WIP..
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And, i finished everything up over the weekend..
Heres my 3 icons for the https://wowwiki-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Wildkin_(Warcraft_III)

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Look powerful and convey emotions vividly, a cool set.

 

[Snake Akuma]

Alright lads, I am also done with the last icon.

I wish I could choose another ability for it but this is what we have:

Spoiler: Icon 3 WIP

Overall all icons looks like this in 64x64 classic size since meant to be used in this resolution you may see that some details could lack in 600x600 size. Rock parts were referenced from previous icon.

Spoiler: All 3 Icons (large images)

 

[Panda]

Alright lads, I am also done with the last icon.

I wish I could choose another ability for it but this is what we have:

Spoiler: Icon 3 WIP

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Overall all icons looks like this in 64x64 classic size since meant to be used in this resolution you may see that some details could lack in 600x600 size. Rock parts were referenced from previous icon.
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Spoiler: All 3 Icons (large images)

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You can do another ability and add it to your bundle on the icon section, you just have to choose 3 for judging.. Which you already did so if you do choose to make another just add it to your bundle in the section.

 

[Darkfang]

Welp here is my 2nd/Last WIP..
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And, i finished everything up over the weekend..
Heres my 3 icons for the https://wowwiki-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Wildkin_(Warcraft_III)

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I know it's an artistic choice (one that looks good tho) and we are talking about a fantasy creature, but do Wildkin have fangs?

 

[deepstrasz]

I know it's an artistic choice (one that looks good tho) and we are talking about a fantasy creature, but do Wildkin have fangs?

Apparently the Berserker ones has in Reforged
They also effed. Although it's more of a mutilated beak than actual fangs.

 

[Panda]

I know it's an artistic choice (one that looks good tho) and we are talking about a fantasy creature, but do Wildkin have fangs?

No idea, thought it was appealing to the eye.

 

[Darkfang]

WIP 2 Magma Stomp

pic taken from model for reference

wip update

Wip update

Final (I think)

and some extra sharpness for that wc3 look

 

[Villagerino]

Dear judges! Here is my contest entry for the Succubus (she had no skills, so I decided to make some for this poor lady).

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Examples & Showcase

Impersonation Temporarily changes appearance, transforming into an allied or enemy unit of the same level or lower, gaining its combat characteristics. Cannot be used on Heroes, or flying units.	Seduction Temporarily distorts the mind of an enemy unit of the same level or lower, forcing it to fight against the allies. The affected unit cannot be controlled by both parties.	Wings of Haste Temporarily grants the unit maximum movement speed, eliminating any collisions with other units. ㅤ ㅤ

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Bundle: link.
Creative process: Impersonation, Seduction, Wings of Haste.

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P.S. The above information containing the description and media is just to demonstrate the idea. I wish everyone good luck!

 

[Panda]

How many more people need to finish?

 

[Villagerino]

How many more people need to finish?

@Darkfang, @PrinceYaser, @8512590215848, @Chucky?

 

[Darkfang]

I just need one more icon that I will be posting today

 

[Panda]

Final Entry's (for @Footman16)

Spoiler: FINAL ENTRYS

AnyNameYouWish - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

Snake Akuma - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

Villagerino - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

Panda - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

Darkfang - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

PrinceYaser - Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability​

Spoiler: Work in Progress's

WIP's

(You need to least have 2 of these but, if you have 1 i dont think it would hurt ur score.)

AnyNameYouWish - WIP
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Snake Akuma - WIP WIP2
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Villagerino - WIP
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Panda - WIP WIP2
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Darkfang - WIP WIP2 WIP3
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PrinceYaser - WIP?

 

[Darkfang]

Flaming Lash last wip

WIP update:

WIP UPDATE:

and now some sharpness for that final wc3 touch

 

[PrinceYaser]

I'll be posting till the end of the day.

 

[Panda]

I'll posting till the end of the day.

Sounds good.


If we get you and @Darkfang we should be good.

 

[Darkfang]

Salamander Entry:

https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Salamander_(Warcraft_III)

Magma Spawn: summons a Magma Spawn, a melee fiery creature with burning attacks, after it attacks 15 times, it grows larger and stronger, and it will explode after it dies, dealing damage.

Eruption Stomp: stomps the ground, damaging nearby ground enemies and creates magma around the Salamander, which deals magic damage per second to enemies on it and reduces their movement and attack speed.

Burning Lash: lashes at an enemy, dealing damage, stunning and burning them, if it is a ground unit it will be pushed away, if it is an air unit it will be bound to the ground for 10 seconds.

I technically redesigned the abilities into something that's close to what they have in game but that can be useful and makes sense, added Magma Spawn as a sort of Lava Spawn but with a twist, Firebolt into Burning Lash for aerial control and Immolation into Eruption Stomp for an ability that makes sense but does around the same thing with it's theme.

Original Abilities:

and

 

[Snake Akuma]

My entry bundle link in case if needed to be mentioned at the first post

 

[PrinceYaser]

Alright here is my entry. "Faceless One Deathbringer" ability icons.



Mental Rift.

Tears at the fabric of the enemy's sanity by ripping open a dark conduit. Deals an initial burst of shadow damage and continuously drains the target's mana over 5 seconds. While their mind is clouded by the rift, the afflicted unit is disoriented and suffers a 33% chance to miss on all physical attacks.


Eldritch Strike.

Channels chaotic, otherworldly energy into a devastating physical blow. When activated, the attack deals bonus magical damage and shatters the target's defenses, reducing their armor rating by 3 for 10 seconds.


Void Mantle.

Envelops the target in a protective shroud of shadowy energy. The mantle warps the physical space around the user, granting a 15% evasion chance against physical attacks and forming a spell shield that absorbs up to 150 incoming magical damage. The buff lasts for 15 seconds or until the magic shield is depleted.

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[IronBladeClan]

I notice a lot of gifs showing actual abilities in use. Do people release the maps that showcase the abilities as well? Would be cool to be able to get at the abilities the icons were designed for, if anyone wouldn't mind sharing

 

[Villagerino]

I notice a lot of gifs showing actual abilities in use. Do people release the maps that showcase the abilities as well? Would be cool to be able to get at the abilities the icons were designed for, if anyone wouldn't mind sharing

Personally my abilities are made with lots of dummy stuff and not actually working, because it would take me a lot of time to use triggers. But you can download a few attachments at the bottom of this post: Seduction.

 

[PrinceYaser]

Sounds good.


If we get you and @Darkfang we should be good.

Man, you no longer reviewer? Who moderates icon section?

 

[Snake Akuma]

I notice a lot of gifs showing actual abilities in use. Do people release the maps that showcase the abilities as well? Would be cool to be able to get at the abilities the icons were designed for, if anyone wouldn't mind sharing

Here is mind control system with no channeling for Succubus Seduction, you can use example01

For Wings of Haste you can use windwalk with 0 fading time so succubus doesnt get invisible or you can use this

I created Impersonation ability, its not MUI though but working fairly

Will send it with Infernal abilities tonight

 

[Panda]

I notice a lot of gifs showing actual abilities in use. Do people release the maps that showcase the abilities as well? Would be cool to be able to get at the abilities the icons were designed for, if anyone wouldn't mind sharing

The contest wasnt based around making ability's, just icons but some users went out of there way to do so which is great.

Man, you no longer reviewer? Who moderates icon section?

I just had alot of mishap / stress around the section due to alot of reasons and being a reviewer / moderator for about 10 years or so i just thought it was time to retire to be honest.. And, i had alot of stuff happening in real life were i couldn't balance both sides.


Also, seems the contest is done since we have everyone's finals @Footman16
(Finals post below)

Icon Contest #22 - Creep Ability

Seems like people need more time so I'll extend the contest til May 27th, two weeks should be plenty of time for everyone? Thats fine sir.

www.hiveworkshop.com

 

[Footman16]

Perfect, I'll get the poll set up when I have some free time and then once it's up I'll lock this thread! Well done everyone to making it to the finish line, I'm seeing some really awesome and unique stuff

 

[Panda]

Im happy it was a success and that everyone enjoyed the contest theme.. We can do more down the road for sure.

 

[IronBladeClan]

I created Impersonation ability, its not MUI though but working fairly

Will send it with Infernal abilities tonight

You got any more of those abilities?

 

[Snake Akuma]

You got any more of those abilities?

Yes, sent the map in DM, created in 1.26a, you can download it and modify if needed. I created that Impersonation ability cuz I needed it for my campaign. Other ones are for contest mostly and I mentioned what should be done in order to work fully.

 

[Footman16]

Just want to remind folks to upload their entries to the icons section as required in the rules

I'm making the poll up rn and will link to the final entry posts instead but just wanted to let folks know for the future