Phoenix Trial #2 - Power of Command

[Wolverabid]

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Phoenix Trial #2

Theme

All trials have a common generic theme around which very many ideas can come to life, yet keep something in common. The theme of Phoenix Trial #2 is Power of Command. Real time strategy games revolve around directing a formidable army led by a powerful commander. The command palette icons provided By Blizzard in Warcraft III have long been used by players to issue orders to their forces on innumerable fields of battle. The time has arrived for The Hive Workshop's best icon editors to produce a complete set of powerful command palette icons! Map makers can then use the product(s) to enhance the aesthetic appeal of their powerful maps. Each arena gladiator must decide how best to make their set of icons look powerful. They will need to call upon all of their icon editing skills (or learn new ones) to produce a powerful, commanding set of icons that will appeal to judges, voters, and consumers. Eight icons must be created to successfully complete this rigorous trial.

	BTNAttack.blp		BTNAttackGround.blp
	BTNCancel.blp		BTNHoldPosition.blp
	BTNMove.blp		BTNPatrol.blp
	BTNSkilz.blp		BTNStop.blp

Rules:

1. All icons must adhere to the established icon rules.
   
   
2. Active and disabled versions of all icons are required.
   
   
3. No plain screenshots (or shallowly modified) icons are permitted.
   
   
4. The icons must be made specifically for the contest. No previous works are allowed.
   
   
5. Blizzard icon naming conventions must be followed: BTNAttack*.blp etc.
   • Example: DISBTNHoldPositionBlackDoom.blp
   
   
6. Works in progress (WIPs) of the icons are encouraged as they keep the contest active.
   
   
7. The icons must be physically attached to a post when complete. (.blp files only!)
   
   
8. An in-game screenshot must be included with all submissions.
   
   
9. Individual users may undergo the trial: teams may not.
   
   
10. Judges may not participate in the contest.
    
    
11. No irrelevant, non-constructive or off-topic posts will be tolerated in this thread.

Prizes And Winnings

The winner of Phoenix Trial # 2 will be awarded an official medal icon and 60 reputation points. The contest's runner up will receive 30 reputation points. The third place contestant will receive 20 reputation points.

Judging:

• 50% of the score will determined by a public poll. The rest of the score will be determined by one or more specialized judges.
  
  
• Critical judging elements for both voters and specialized judges are:
  • Creativity. The icons' originality and uniqueness are vitally important.
  • Blizzard feeling. Icons should be executed in such a manner that they can be implemented in a Warcraft map and compliment other Blizzard icons.
  • Technical Note. The quality of the icons is the most important thing. They must be detailed yet clear (throwing a lot of elements in a 64x64 image will usually look crowded).

Time Allowed And Deadline

Due to the exhaustive nature of this demanding trial, four weeks will be alloted for its completion. Phoenix Trial #2 has officially begun and will conclude on 19 July, 2007 (0:00 AM, GMT). The deadline is very unlikely to be extended.

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Good luck & have fun!

 

[Deleted member 126647]

I like the idea, but I'm reluctant to say I'll join due to exams and vacations.

Maybe when I visit my brother in the states for a few weeks I'll work from his computer, I would like to make an effort.

Now for a good idea..

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

S0,we have to change the icons Wolverabid is giving us?And at least 3rd place wins rep?I AM IN!!!

 

[HeretoDLstuff]

S0,we have to change the icons Wolverabid is giving us?And at least 3rd place wins rep?I AM IN!!!

I might join to not for the rep though. Just one question: DO we have to change those icons, or make NEW ones?

 

[Kwaliti]

I'm IN!

 

[Mechanical Man]

Is that your idea, Wolverabid? I think is the greatest idea for the contest.

Anyway, this contest should last a little longer as usual, because of increased amount of icons and exams period.

 

[Deleted member 126647]

New ones to replace those. Meaning an attack one, hold position, stop, walk etc.

 

[Jaakko]

DO we have to change those icons, or make NEW ones?

Eeeh...? Make new icons to replace these I think.

 

[Dargoth]

They will need to call upon all of their icon editing skills (or learn new ones)

It sounds like you have to edit them, but im not sure.

 

[HeretoDLstuff]

New ones to replace those. Meaning an attack one, hold position, stop, walk etc.

I know that, But I can only make icons like skins: when you import them it gets rid of old one...Is that allowed, or should I learn to make new ones unstead of replace?

 

[Deleted member 126647]

They can be used either way.. that s a matter of importing, not actually making the icon.

But you want ones that can replace the current ones, yes, thats the point.

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

Yes these icons should replace the old ones, you are supposed to make completely new ones, not change the ones Wolverabid provided.

 

[Herio-san]

I've been looking forward to another one of these contests. This contest is going to be awesome!!! and the theme is more than could be asked for! Im in!

 

[Gath_Stormer]

I never haave made a icon before but maybe i can try big maybe

but do you edit or change the icons

 

[WILL THE ALMIGHTY]

OOh this is a tough one.

I have to replace all these? With something fitting? Thats hard...

 

[Kwaliti]

Hmmm, looks hard, but well, contest is a contest! You don't have to win all the times, y'know. LET IT RIP!

 

[Pyritie]

I'm in! This will be my first contest BTW.

I think that this is at a good time because I just got out of school, and I can also try out my new tablet I got for my birthday on the 11th! I'm also probably going to do something that will work in mah campaign! ^_^

 

[FGRaptor]

14. July? I'm in, if I can. But one question: What exactly do you mean by hand drawing? Should I make the Icon just with a brush or what? Or are things like rectangulars etc. allowed? (Maybe a stupid question)

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

14. July? I'm in, if I can. But one question: What exactly do you mean by hand drawing? Should I make the Icon just with a brush or what? Or are things like rectangulars etc. allowed? (Maybe a stupid question)

Use whatever you want as long as it is made by you.

 

[TheSecretArts]

sounds interesting... count me possibly in, im gonna beat ya Low Kwaliti

 

[Pyritie]

What exactly do you mean by hand drawing? Should I make the Icon just with a brush or what? Or are things like rectangulars etc. allowed? (Maybe a stupid question)

When we say "made by hand" that means actually doing something and drawing/painting/whatever for them. That means NO copy and paste jobs, NO recolors, NO filter abuse, etc.

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

When we say "made by hand" that means actually doing something and drawing/painting/whatever for them. That means NO copy and paste jobs, NO recolors, NO filter abuse, etc.

People can use filters if they want to.

 

[Pyritie]

Yes, but no filter abuse. As in applying 50 different filters to make it "lok cool".

The only person (that I've seen) who is good with lots of filters is Heiro-San.

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

Yes, but no filter abuse. As in applying 50 different filters to make it "lok cool".

The only person who is good with lots of filters is Heiro-San.

People can use filters as much as they want to, how do you know if he is the only one good with filters? How can you 100% tell if people have made their stuff using some filters or not?

 

[Pyritie]

Okay, okay, calm down. I get it.

Just

 

[Kimbo]

People can use filters as much as they want to, how do you know if he is the only one good with filters? How can you 100% tell if people have made their stuff using some filters or not?

Filters are not Freehanded, people need to learn how to draw first before whacking in warps. That is why its best suggested you DONT use filters because your just learning how to use filters, not to draw or make art at all.

 

[ragingspeedhorn]

Filters are not Freehanded, people need to learn how to draw first before whacking in warps. That is why its best suggested you DONT use filters because your just learning how to use filters, not to draw or make art at all.

Well the contest is not about the process but about the result?

 

[Kimbo]

Well the contest is not about the process but about the result?

your right.

Its about both.

 

[Katu]

Since it's much easier than modeling, I'm in! When I was a child I was called "pixel-buff"....

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

I have finished the attack,stop buttons.I don't think they are good but at least i enjoyed it.The stop button isn't really great,it's just a cross....i have to get some ideas to add to it.

 

[gromhellscream666]

ill join in i havent made any thing ina wile

 

[Pyritie]

Remember to post WIPs!

 

[Chaos_Treant]

Alright! Im in this contest! Let the pencil flow like the river!
Oh and btw, why is there no 'Stop' icon? Just the cancel icon but no stop..

 

[Pyritie]

You're right! Wolverabid, where's the Stop icon?

 

[Wolverabid]

Ask and you shall receive:

• BTNHumanBuild.blp has been replaced with BTNStop.blp
  
  
• Five days have been added to the allowed time.

 

[Pyritie]

Ooo good! I had no idea what to do for the build icon :/

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

Lol,i have already finished the build icon....shit lost time..

 

[Pyritie]

If you're getting so far already, could you post some WIPs?

I haven't started mine yet >_<

 

[Gauntlet2021]

I may enter this if I have time, even if just to practice. Am I right in assuming that the icons don't need to resemble the blizzard icon? Such as the 'Stop' doesnt neccessarilly need to be a shield?

 

[Katu]

I fear I can't sumbmit anything because I1m too busy with other wc3 stuff.

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

So....Who is IN the contest???
I am...

 

[Pyritie]

Am I right in assuming that the icons don't need to resemble the blizzard icon? Such as the 'Stop' doesnt neccessarilly need to be a shield?

Yes you're right. The whole point is to be original. But make the stop icon resemble something that could mean "stop", but that's up to you to figure out stuff.

And yes, I'm in. I just haven't started yet. But so that no one steals my idea, mine is something magical or enchanted-woodsy.

No stealing or I will be forced to quote the above statement!

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

Well,my own doesn't have a special theme,they are all different...Is that ok?

 

[Kwaliti]

ok, here's WIP Attack icon

EDIT: .jpeg, .JPEEEEEEEEEG!!!!

 

[Pyritie]

Post as jpeg please. Thanks!

And I'm pretty sure they should have some sort of common theme, they should look good together of course.

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

I don't think i will keep on drawing these things...Wolverabid u put too much icons...7 icons.I have no ideas for some of them,also low_kwaliti nice one!!!I have finished 3 but they are not great

~300 posts!!!

 

[Pyritie]

Actually, there's 8 icons.

Why don't you post some of yours so we can see what you've done so far?

 

[UchihaSasuke.gr]

I will post tomorrow....but i think it's pretty silly 8 icons...i wont continue if so...

 

[Pyritie]

We do have a long time to do them in.

Here's my first one. Looks more like a spell than a command icon. I also dunno which command it should be for.

It was made using some clouds stock pictures and a really cool tutorial of doing lightning that I found.

Why do the icons have to compliment blizzard ones?

 

[Kwaliti]

Could be for attack, but you'll then have to continue with the elemental icons, btw nice one, and here are my attack ground and stop. Grr, can't think of anything for a patrol icon, neither for move......