Phoenix Trial #4 - Weapon and Armor Upgrade Sequences

[~Void~]

I think they look ok. Definitely good enough to get 5/5 from everyone in the Hive crowd; you know how they are xD

500th.

 

[A.R.]

Yeah, and he's made all of the same mistakes in their development as he did years ago, too.

How so? The seem fine to me.

Ingame shot for comparison:

 

[Rising_Dusk]

You can't possibly tell me that the random golden spikes at the end of the T2 axe look any good. You've also got perspective issues all over the skull in the T3. The T1 is the only one I think turned out well, even though the axe haft is totally crooked.

 

[~Void~]

Really? The skull is tilted the wrong direction about 15 degrees, but even with that, the 3rd is definitely the best. It looks more... full. It fills the space better, and no, I'm not talking about the glow.

The one thing that bugs me is your attempt to make it look 3D. It makes the icons look really thick and fugly, you should make that bit a lot thinner.

 

[anarchianbedlam]

You can't possibly tell me that the random golden spikes at the end of the T2 axe look any good. You've also got perspective issues all over the skull in the T3. The T1 is the only one I think turned out well, even though the axe haft is totally crooked.

Sounds like somebody's got some personal beef with AR. Either that or is jealous. Constructive criticism (being respectful) would probably fix the problem more easily then saying "you suxzor and i hatez you "

 

[Rising_Dusk]

Sounds like somebody's got some personal beef with AR. Either that or is jealous. Constructive criticism (being respectful) would probably fix the problem more easily then saying "you suxzor and i hatez you "

I'm sorry, but I can't actually find the words capable of expressing how far off your post is from the truth.

The skull is tilted the wrong direction about 15 degrees, but even with that, the 3rd is definitely the best.

With the skull taking up 1/3 of the canvas space after the border, that's a significant flaw.

 

[anarchianbedlam]

You can't possibly tell me that the random golden spikes at the end of the T2 axe look any good.

it was that part i read, ok i see what you mean. I responded too quickly.... i like how AR's axes are turning out though.

 

[Hawkwing]

Bah, does it really matter? That's Rising_Dusk's opinion. He thinks the gold spikes are ugly and that Tier 3 icon looks as if the perspective is off. Personally, I think he is right. If you disagree then post why, don't make a big scene of it. End of discussion - do we all agree?

 

[Gausslander]

Looking back... I really only payed attention to the first one, which is (I will not change my opinion) quite excellent. The golden spikes on the second one are... strange to say the least. After closer inspection, it seems that they either need to be immediately removed or the theme of the icon reshapen. However, the third one looks quite alright to me.
Overall I would say the first is my favorite (and the most well-fit for Wc3), then the third, then the second.

Also, on a more random note, I don't see why people always make the first icon completely plain, the second blue, and the third red like fire; it would be more original to change the color scheme to something not already done by Warcraft 3 icons in my opinion.

 

[CloudMax]

Friky has an awesome execution but bananaHUNT's wc3 feeling is unmatched so far.

Hmm... You just made me think... The awesome panda updates... Or the Wc3 feeling of uberness.... how am i suppost so choose? :O

Set variable choose to random number between 1 and 2.
If variable choose equal to 1 then vote for BananaHUNT
If variable choose equal to 2 then vote for FrIkY

 

[Gamervidsman2000]

Well i only got Paint but i dont care realy it may be bad to alot of people but i think ill just give it a try so here are my shield's. Well i gave it a try at least.
You may think they will be a bit um lol so ya

 

[Elenai]

Remember, creativity and originality is also a major key in the judging.

 

[CloudMax]

I go for either BananaHUNT or FrIkY, thats for sure. If there isnt a awesome one comming up soon.

 

[Volvox]

Don't worry Elenai, i'm sure we all have that in mind, just wanted to post some positive feedback

 

[Paladon]

Tomorrow is the last day to work on your entries.

We have 11 wonderful entries right now, and i really hope that there might be some more

 

[AirHead]

I like the golden diamonds, they look cool and blend well with the rest of the icon. I do agree that they don't make allot of since but honestly take a look at most of the blizzard icons and they have random gold crap all over them. The skull does have bad perspective though.

 

[Thorneon]

Agh, my computer is disconnected for remodeling that has all my shields. Idk what is should do, i cant upload ingame shots.

 

[CloudMax]

Its today its going to happen, right? :O
Edit: Ohh.. its tommorow for me, got confused when Paladon said

Tomorrow is the last day to work on your entries.

yesterday, but for him it wasnt yesterday i guess xP

Edit2: Ohhh.....

 

[Kyrbi0]

Wow, I wasn't really paying attention to this...
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Alright, I must say, this was one of the greatest ideas for a contest; armor/attack upgrades. Seriously! Just about no one makes these usually, and now we have a glut! More than that, there are some seriously competent artists here, and I must agree that bananaHUNT, FrIkY, and AR will be serious contenders. That being said:

@Volvox:
Nice. A little toned down. I actually thought the armor looked rather Trollish.

@FrIkY:
Woah. Amazing work, and very Pandaren! Perhaps the T3 attack seems wierd (halberd). But really nice. Never enough Pandaren stuff!

@bananaHUNT:
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You win the "Warcraft 3-feel" category, right there. Totally amazing.

@Elenai:
Delicate, intense artistry. Beautiful, and yes, artists usually have a "style".

@AR:
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(overusing the "" face...)
You're making Trolls. I love Trolls. Thus, I love you.
While I love the mask for the armor, the glows are a bit wierd. Personally, I would think Trolls would have more like "Boundbark/Splitbark/Hardbark" armor, like sheaves of steam-hardened bark. Meh.

Also, the weapon is great. The T2 gold notches are wierd, but the glow is spot-on.

@Ike Ike:
As previously stated, great work with Mur'guls. Not enough Mur'gul stuff, IMO. The T3 weapon seems a bit "off" somehow, but otherwise very nice.

@Huin...:
+Points for originality; no one does Goblins, much less the economic side! The glows/artistry could use a little work, but the idea is solid.

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And yes, I'm aware that I'm posting critique on the second-to-last day of work. Sue me.
(also, make sure to update the first-thread; AR said he was working on Trolls)

 

[Paladon]

Is anyone still working on an entry?
And is anyone finished who isn´t on the list?

 

[Kwah]

Hmm.

bWorking = True.

 

[Volvox]

Was about time Let the nicest icon pwn!

 

[A.R.]

Remade the weapon icons, gotta move onto the armour now.
Hopefully I've fixed all the perspective and proportioning issues now.

 

[XS-Archangel]

I like banana's, Friky's and especailly AR's entry

 

[viiva]

AR they look way better imo! Especially the third icon is very blizzard-like! Now hurry on those armour sets

 

[Kwah]

Glow on #3 seems a tad smooth.

 

[Linaze]

Woaw, I really like these, AR. Perhaps I could even use this in my wc2 kind of map for the Troll Axethrowers. I think this contest has brought us many useful icons.

 

[A.R.]

Armour, done!

.blp, 256 and ingame shots coming soon.

 

[Rising_Dusk]

Yeah, there you go AR.

 

[A.R.]

Thanks for your help as always, Dusk

anywho, here's my entry:

EDIT: Whoops, messed up the 2nd weapon upgrade during conversion. Fixed and .zip updated!

 

[Linaze]

Well, they do look just plain awesome in-game, what more needs to be said?

 

[shamanyouranus]

VERY nice

 

[Kyrbi0]

Thanks for your help as always, Dusk

anywho, here's my entry:

EDIT: Whoops, messed up the 2nd weapon upgrade during conversion. Fixed and .zip updated!

I <3 you.

 

[Just_Spectating]

Submission

My computer got a virus lately, and so i couldnt work so much

however i worked on the weapon and had to send it to my laptop so i could submit today.

 

[CloudMax]

A.R., It looks like blizzard made your icons, that how good it is. =D
Now i got some really bad problems with choosing my favorite...

Just_Spectating, Your is kinda different from the others, and i like that.
It sucks that you got your virus, i want to see what you really up too.
I like the idea anyway ^_^

 

[Linaze]

@Just_Spectating, those icons are really good, even though I think the faceless one looks a bit flat. I do, however love the weapons.

 

[Paladon]

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The deadline expired, i will post the poll as soon as possible.

 

[CloudMax]

Finaly =D Ive been waiting