Phoenix Trial #4 Submission

[Paladon]

I think it´s time for a new Phoenix Contest.
The Modeling Contest is over and the Cinematic Contest comes to its end.
The Hive is free for the next Phoenix Contest, offering the possibility for icon creators to show their art.
I´d like to pick up the Weapon/Armor Upgrade Theme discussed some time before.

This is how the contest chart may look:

Phoenix Trial #4
Contest Theme: Weapon and Armor Upgrade Sequences
Your aim is to create two sequences (each consisting of three or more icons), one representing the upgrade sequence for your favourite weapon and another one for somekind of matching armor.
Use your imagination, a weapon is everything what can cause damage in any form.
An armor is everything what may protect just against these.
Come up with an original idea and create your both own upgrade sequences.

Contest Rules And Conditions

• All icons must adhere to the established icon rules.
• Active and disabled versions of all icons are required.
• No plain screenshots (or shallowly modified) icons are permitted.
• The icons must be made specifically for the contest. No previous works are allowed.
• Blizzard icon naming conventions must be followed: BTNAttack*.blp etc.
  Example: DISBTNHoldPositionBlackDoom.blp
• Works in progress (WIPs) of the icons are encouraged as they keep the contest active.
• The icons must be physically attached to a post when complete. (.blp files only!)
• An in-game screenshot must be included with all submissions.
• Judges may not participate in the contest.
• No irrelevant, non-constructive or off-topic posts will be tolerated in this thread.
• Each icon must also have a provided 256x256 image of the icons base image and be checked for authenticity.
  

Contest Prizes And Winnings

First Place: 45 reputation points and a special award icon Second Place: 30 reputation points Third Place: 15 reputation points

Contest Judging And Voting

• Judges:
  Paladon
  General Frank
  
• Judging Criteria:
  

  Creativity	The icons' originality and uniqueness are vitally important.	30%
  Blizzard feeling	Icons should be executed in such a manner that they can be implemented in a Warcraft map and compliment other Blizzard icons.	30%
  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).	40%

• 50 % of the winner shall be determined by the contest's appointed judge(s).
• 50 % of the winner shall be determined by the results of a public poll.

Contestants


If you would like to enter the contest simply make a post in this thread, stating the information about your entry.

Entry Name	Contestant Name

Contest Dates And Deadline

• The contest shall begin on Date and conclude on Date (I suggest a duration of 30 days)
  Time (GMT)

 

[General Frank]

Good idea. I like it, but you have to increase the rep a bit.

 

[Paladon]

First Place: 30 reputation points and a special award icon
Second Place: 20 reputation points
Third Place: 10 reputation points

or

First Place: 45 reputation points and a special award icon
Second Place: 30 reputation points
Third Place: 15 reputation points

What is prefered?

 

[General Frank]

First Place: 30 reputation points and a special award icon
Second Place: 20 reputation points
Third Place: 10 reputation points

or

First Place: 45 reputation points and a special award icon
Second Place: 30 reputation points
Third Place: 15 reputation points

What is preferred?

I think the 50% increase is good, considering that you have to make 3 icons that are not entirely identical.

 

[Paladon]

~Reputation Award increased by 50%.

 

[LiOneSS]

I love it! host please

 

[Oziris]

I would love to join, even doe it will be my first icon ever made
I dont get this:
Icons should be executed in such a manner that they can be implemented in a Warcraft map and compliment other Blizzard icons" What does this mean?

 

[Devine]

I'd ratther have like 3 sets of 3 icons.
so we'll have to make 9 icons.
Else, we'll have way to much time.

 

[LiOneSS]

I'd ratther have like 3 sets of 3 icons.
so we'll have to make 9 icons.
Else, we'll have way to much time.

Fine idea, I agree too. 3 icons is not very much

 

[Oziris]

I'd ratter go for 3 icons >.>

 

[General Frank]

Hmm, right. I think 6 icons in total would be okay. One triple for for example attack and the other for armour for example.

 

[Linaze]

I think General Frank's idea is the best, one set for armor, and one set for weapons. Perhaps the two sets should somehow look alike also, so they can be used for same race / unit?

 

[LiOneSS]

Hmm, right. I think 6 icons in total would be okay. One triple for for example attack and the other for armour for example.

Yep, that's a good idea.

 

[Oziris]

Good thinking! I like the prize

 

[Volvox]

Me likes this ^^ And indeed, 6 icons are just fine.

 

[Paladon]

Well, i agree aswell.
~modified

I would love to join, even doe it will be my first icon ever made
I dont get this:
Icons should be executed in such a manner that they can be implemented in a Warcraft map and compliment other Blizzard icons" What does this mean?

Try to make them as "blizzardish" as possible. Look at Blizzard-Icons and find their style out.

 

[LiOneSS]

Is this hosting-ready?

 

[Paladon]

Is this hosting-ready?

Going to ask rising or ghan.

 

[LiOneSS]

yay! I have some nice ideas already :3

 

[Hawkwing]

If you do get it hosted it's called Phoenix Trial, not Phoenix Contest.

 

[Rising_Dusk]

I will rename it Phoenix Trial and then this has my approval.

 

[Paladon]

Phoenix Trial, sorry

 

[Avex]

A gread idea for icon contest, but why does it have to be Attack/Defence, can't it be 3 greater versions of a spell


ex:

Chain Lightning
Greater Chain Lightning
Thunderstorm

Get my point?

 

[Volvox]

The theme's already been cast and everyone seems to be fond with weapons/armor.

 

[KelThuzad]

I'll think about it/I'm gonna try.