next Phoenix Trial Theme

[Palaslayer]

Ok people. Brainstorming!

I would vote for a competition with a single theme, so the results would be easier to judge.

EDIT: Sorry for the spelling mistake in the thread's name!

 

[dead-man-walking]

Uhhh, Palaslayer? First of all, fix your mispelling of "Phoenix". "Phoenis" sounds like "Pe**s".
Maybe... Technology-related skill icons?

 

[Palaslayer]

yeah, a typing mistake... just noticed it.

 

[dead-man-walking]

Nobody wants to share their thoughts?

 

[Dentothor]

dude be patient. no one is going to instantly look at this as soon as its posted.

but anyways. we did themed items in the last one. try to be a bit more creative as to such ideas. lets make it the idea we had previous before. we choose a hero and make 4 ability icons for it.

 

[Zombie]

try to be a bit more creative as to such ideas. lets make it the idea we had previous before. we choose a hero and make 4 ability icons for it.

Let's use something already used instead of using something already used, because that is creativity. Excuse me, but that didn't make sense.

As for the chosen theme, you might want to go for unit icons, either remaking Blizzard icons or making icons for custom models/skins (with the original creators' permission of course). That theme hasn't been detailed yet. Also note that the earlier Phoenix trials consisted of a certain themes selected (such as "reflection" or "elements"), what the icons were to resemble depended the users' choice, as far as my information goes. You might want to consider putting up another contest of that sort.

On a sidenote, I wouldn't recommend planning a contest yet, the previous one is still not finished.

 

[Palaslayer]

Yeah, because judging goes slow obviously...

 

[Paladon]

Would you people prefer something challenging, both artistic and stylistic, or something which requires extraordinary creativity?

 

[Palaslayer]

artistic pl0x

 

[Paladon]

Hands. "Blessing" with hands. Hands with weapons. Hands doing somekind of action.

Can be terribly frustrating sometimes.

 

[Palaslayer]

Oh yeah...

 

[Zombie]

Why not other body parts, such as legs or a head too then? Human proportions are usually a pain to draw.

 

[Paladon]

Yeah, but in my opinion, legs and nearly everything else is easier.

Hands can be pure pain. There's total a lack of adequate icons showing somekind of "hand" interaction in the database.

It's a challenge, nothing less. The comparison between the artistic levels is easier if the theme is restricted, the amount of creativity which needs each contestant to present the set in an unique form will be raised.

 

[Zombie]

Imo, a face is much more difficult to make than a hand. Even if we consider a hand only, there must be a criteria saying that the hand has to be detailed properly. I remember seeing a lot of "hand" icons that were merely silhouettes surrounded with some glow.

 

[Paladon]

I am speaking of detailed hands.
Faces are nearly symmetrical (under usual circumstances), in position of a choosen theme, people would mostly spare work by abusing such a fact. Hands are forcing them to deal with asymmetrical shapes and more detailed inner shadings.
But you're clearly correct dear Alec, faces are practically challenging as well.
Still, i think of what both the site's section and the mappers will need. And that's a clearly an extended draft through hand interactions, also in comparison to faces.

Black hand icons surrounded with a glow tend to be quite popular, true. But empty space and such can not be counted as part of the artistic piece in challenges and thus, the hand would be not existent and the theme is clearly missed.

 

[Joe-black-5]

I vote for a trio icons contest
First one representing Strength
Second one representing Agility
Third Representing Intelligence

(By CRAZYRUSSIAN)
Those are some of the essentials of the game
its better than making icons people will rarely use
plus its a simple but competitive theme

 

[Paladon]

Good suggestion.

 

[pippo]

I like Joe-black-5's idea.

 

[Jacky The turtle]

or maybe some attack stop hold position and like that

 

[pippo]

or maybe some attack stop hold position and like that

command buttons? nah...

 

[Zombie]

or maybe some attack stop hold position and like that

Been there, done that. Check Phoenix Trial #2.

 

[Dentothor]

yes it was done in #2 i think Joe Blacks idea is a fine one. but it might be a bit too generic. How about we extend on that and make it attribute icons. (strength, agility, defence, intelligence and so on.)

 

[Palaslayer]

I vote for Joe Blacks Idea or for Paladons Hands so far.

 

[Joe-black-5]

yes it was done in #2 i think Joe Blacks idea is a fine one. but it might be a bit too generic. How about we extend on that and make it attribute icons. (strength, agility, defence, intelligence and so on.)

If you want a 4th one it can be Magic

(CRAZYRUSSIAN)
But I still prefer only those 3, the classical ones.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

lets keep it simple.
seriously.
Str, Agil and Intel icons are fine as they are.

 

[dead-man-walking]

Hero icon / Unit icon replacement of a race?

 

[Dentothor]

Hero icon / Unit icon replacement of a race?

that is so not creative its not even funny.

@pyra
it keeps it from being repetitive. if we stick to those three, we might be looking at some of the same concepts and ideas. but ur the mod. i guess its mostly up to you.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

well then the key to victory would be to create something bizzarely unique that will stand out from the crowd.

and no i dont think i have much say in this contest. i got much of a say as any user. i only get one vote in the polls

 

[Palaslayer]

Well, not necessarily unique. Icons do also differ in quality a lot!

 

[TurtleRacingCar]

well what do you think about picking 3-4 icons from the category orb effect. like fire, ice, lightning, slow, lifesteal, etc...
mb you like the idea to choose one diablo hero and make 3-4 icons for the abilitys of this hero

 

[Dentothor]

well what do you think about picking 3-4 icons from the category orb effect. like fire, ice, lightning, slow, lifesteal, etc...
mb you like the idea to choose one diablo hero and make 3-4 icons for the abilitys of this hero

I think that closely resembles the Phoenix Trial #3. with elemental icons.

 

[kola]

Attribute icons is a good idea. but idk, maybe the user could also make a fourth icon, reprensentating a new attribute that he created.

i've seen some maps using different attributes.

i think we could see some original and usefull works with the new one.

anyway, just throwing an idea like this.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

-I call for.. warcraft ARTEFACT (Grom hellscream axe, Sylvanas bow, Muradin's hammer, etc.)

-FOOD (Cooky icon, cake icon, eags, pie, etc.)

-Warcraft hero icon (remake an icon for 1 of the warcraft hero)

-Unit spell (make a icon for a spell un-existing spell for 1 unit, ex: Berserk for the Grunt, or Slavery for Raiders.)

 

[Palaslayer]

warcraft artefact sounds nice

 

[Dentothor]

o i think that should be saved for later. i seriously love the idea of the attribute icons.

 

[bigapple90]

diablo theme imo

 

[Palaslayer]

hell, yeah! now that we had a starcraft contest with such awesome results we should have d3 as well. but we do not have any beta keys yet

 

[bigapple90]

hehe, i was thinking more along diablo 1 or 2
we can save the d3 theme for if or when the hive has d3 beta keys

 

[Stanakin]

It seems to me like most people want attribute icons. Shall we just go on and do that? I'd like another Phoenix Trial.

 

[Paladon]

You guys should stop spamming Texturing and Modelling Contests but rather organize a new PT.
I recommed you to check the old theme-votings in the archive if you are in need of one.

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

Mr Goblin told me to come and check this thread out so i can host or something. anyone against me hosting or anyone against the topic...which seems to be attribiute icons?

 

[Pyritie]

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/arena-226/phoenix-trial-7-a-174230/