Phoenix Trial #6 - Themed Icons

[kola]

i would continue it if i was u... the only failing part of ur icon is the Blade... its ez to make some nice details and some shading on it...

lol u edited after i posted this anyway... i would still keep it.. and finish it and post it on the hive.. doesnt need to be an icon for the contest but its ur choice lol

 

[Dentothor]

Meh ill stick with something else.

What you have to know about me is, i make about 3 icons a day. usually they are all trshed because i hate the idea and the finalized concept, but occasionally, ill do an icon that i like and will post it.

 

[kola]

kk.. what u think about this update?

 

[Dentothor]

a bit more. it still blends in a whole lot

 

[kola]

k.. so i continue the way i was ''updating'' it?

EDIT: k.. i updated it.. i think its good now

EDIT: i also updated the Furious Sword

 

[Panda]

Does anyone know a specfic date of when this contest is over? So i know. Thanks.

 

[VergilThazaar]

Contest Dates And Deadline

The contest shall begin on 25.09.09 and conclude on 25.10.09
24:00 (GMT)

First Page ^^

 

[Panda]

Yes i know that.. i mean like Novemeber, October.. 4,5,6? it just sounds better to me

 

[Dentothor]

October 25...
at 12 Midnight

 

[VergilThazaar]

October 25...
at 12 Midnight

...the dead shall rise 'n eat your guts 'till you die and eat another guy's guts so he dies and eats someone else's guts and the "someone else" dies and eats another guy's guts and the "another guy" dies and eats your guts and you say " -WTF dude? We're both zombies! " and he says nothing 'cause he eats your guts. Is this spam? No. Why? Because I will say: - Great job everyone! Keep working! Wonderfull Icons!

Counter :
ands : 9
guts: 6
dies: 4

PS: Really great job I am planning on using a number of icons from the contest.

 

[Devine]

mic is mic

 

[Panda]

Guys dont have to be all mean about it. i just think it should be an exact time and date instead of whatever it is. But, Thanks.

Edit. Devine, that looks cool

 

[kola]

hmm.. this is for the Phoenix trial? cuz i wouldnt use a mic as a weapon dude

 

[Mr.Goblin]

67chrome, don't take it personal, but could you show me the psd file of your icons?

Reasons
#1 to see if you are CNPing (bah, take this more has a shown of respect, but still)
#2 to see how you are working.

Pyramidhe@d = dude you rock, you so have your own style

 

[67chrome]

67chrome, don't take it personal, but could you show me the psd file of your icons?

Reasons
#1 to see if you are CNPing (bah, take this more has a shown of respect, but still)
#2 to see how you are working.

Ya, sure.
Son of a __. Accidentally shrunk the chest

That took a while to do. Oh well, the other two are fine, and at least I'm happy with the chest and shouldn't need to edit it any more

Anyways, here is one of the screenshots I'm using for comparison of what my armor bits are supposed to look like

 

[Mr.Goblin]

That's not good anof I have to say... because right now, with these psb file I could seriously think you are even more Cnping than I expected in the first time.

Tought, I might be wrong, and I don't want to get into any conclusion about calling you cnp. There's is still 1 icon you have to make, and I would sincerly like to see a good psb file.

wich is... a file with all the layers.
Layer 1 = Color
Layer 2 = Shadow
Layer 3 = Lines
Layer 4 = effects
Layer 5 = background
Layer 6 = The icon panel.
(for example)

cause you might just have merged all your icons together, why I still want to be shure you are not CNPing.

So please, 67chrome, with all my respect, I would really like to help you. Just show us how you make your icons and all your wip and you shall receive reputation from me, for doing these epic icons

 

[anarchianbedlam]

aw dude, holy crap 67chrome, that looks so kickass..... i HOPE

EDIT:..... ok i looked at the psd files. and chrome, why are the armors on 1 layer... and why is there a background layer with a colorized pixelated version of the armorpiece underneath it.... it is... disconcerting to say the least...

 

[Paladon]

Hmmmm. I think this worths a second subscription for me here now.

 

[Devine]

hmm.. this is for the Phoenix trial? cuz i wouldnt use a mic as a weapon dude

Each contestant's aim is the creation of 4 item

Reading.
It helps.

(note to zombie, you typo'd there)

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

all i have to say is the style of the chest and the helmet is really different imo
the helmet you cose to define things using a good shading and so on and yet the chest was mostly defined by thick black lines.

you also used thin black line to define the spikes on your shoulderpad and yet i havent seen you do that for any of the other 2 items or any where else on the shoudler pad.
then there is this too

well it could be the blood sugar level talking but that looks sus
why would you draw it then erase it....

i dont know. jsut pointing things out

 

[Anachron]

I might also join, here is a WIP of my Staff:

 

[Pyramidhe@d]

the dark part of the staff head blends too much with the dark bg.
looks quite nice though

 

[Anachron]

Yeah, now I see that too :/ Horrible I know..

Thanks anyway, gonna update it.

 

[Zombie]

(note to zombie, you typo'd there)

I didn't?

Each contestant's aim is the creation of 4 item icons representing a chosen theme.

You just missed like... half the sentence.

 

[Stanakin]

I may join this one, just for fun, not for seriously trying to win.

Anyway, my theme is: 'No matter how hard you try, you'll never find a use for this."
Starting with the Leprechaun on a Stick.

 

[VergilThazaar]

Uhm... lol... Since when Leprechauns are items?

 

[HappyCockroach]

I rofl'd so badly!!! We have a winner.

 

[Revolve]

Stanakin Skywalker, that is just pure win

 

[Anachron]

Win!! xD

 

[viiva]

Haha, that is wicked!

 

[Misha]

Leprechaun on a Stick.... Rofl xD

 

[Devine]

I didn't?


You just missed like... half the sentence.

oops. Sorry :3

Edit: record

 

[enjoy]

oops. Sorry :3

Edit: record

the grey part is to thin.. Also the purple makes the disc look weird, and makes the shape look.. ehn.. not round? -.-

 

[kola]

Ok... i rly wanna know what could make my icons better... (see them in the Signature)

Magic Rock Dagger = First Icon

Holy Sword = Second Icon

Mana Blade/Energy Sword = Third Icon

Furious Sword = Last Icon

Also if you think i need to Remove one.. say it plz

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Sharpen them, they are too blury. you should make stronger lines.

 

[Panda]

Just touched up some stuff: - Will upload them all for judges once i get a chance.

 

[kola]

ok... is it better now?

 

[Dentothor]

i might not participate... i'm too busy with all this school stuff.
arrg but i really want to. well, if i do dro out, GL to all.

 

[kola]

Except the Blurry problem that i rly dont know what to do else then what i did.. what is bad?

Ok, i made a better quality Holy Sword Icon...

 

[67chrome]

all i have to say is the style of the chest and the helmet is really different imo
the helmet you cose to define things using a good shading and so on and yet the chest was mostly defined by thick black lines.

you also used thin black line to define the spikes on your shoulderpad and yet i havent seen you do that for any of the other 2 items or any where else on the shoudler pad.
then there is this too
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well it could be the blood sugar level talking but that looks sus
why would you draw it then erase it....

i dont know. jsut pointing things out

I did most of my icons on one layer, then roped it off with a selection and pasted it to another layer, hence the mysterious blue helmet under the helmet as well. With working on my skins I usually like keeping similar textures on the same layer, usually I only use multiple layers if I either A:
constantly need to make a specific selection for various modifications (armor, skin, hair, etc.)
or B - I'm creating intricate details which will be infinitely more manageable if they are in a separate layer. My icons only really have one texture type (The helmet has some beard-hair thing to, but I didn't feel it needed another layer), and the background. Hence only three layers.

Also, I was looking directly at what I was trying to re-create with these icons, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they look like what they are supposed to. As for the shoulder, the spikes are off and so is the perspective, I don't see how you can confuse that with CnP, if I'm motivated enough I'll probably re-do it.

I'll just save multiple versions of my next icon and give you guys a wip sequence instead of giving you a PDF, but probably won't get to it this weekend.

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Than it's perfect, there's no need to stress about that 67chrome, I'm waiting for your complete WIP with all the layers icon.

Captain Faulcon = Show your moves!

EDIT1: New icon made, my theme will be ''Druid'' after all

Item = Druid's Cape



(based on my druid concept I made for Gaulish village survival)

EDIT2: New icon made, A druid's book.



EDIT3: That's the first icon I made btw

 

[kola]

i love ur icon style but heres something i dislike... idk if its just me but the head of the druid cape is more for a priest or something like this... make the head more druidic and i thikn it will be rly better.. on the druid book, make the flower thingy green instead of making it white...

 

[VergilThazaar]

@kola
The 3rd sword seems like its a bone to me
Mayby make the handle a litle more clearer or sth.

@Mr.Goblin
What's mushrooms got to do with druids?

 

[Panda]

Looks good goblin!

 

[Mr.Goblin]

i love ur icon style but heres something i dislike... idk if its just me but the head of the druid cape is more for a priest or something like this... make the head more druidic and i thikn it will be rly better.. on the druid book, make the flower thingy green instead of making it white...

get your mind out from Warcraft3 for a sec please

In Diablo 2 for example, the druid wear that colors alot, has well for any kind of RPG, it's Wool!

and for the book, I already tryed to make it green, and it doesn't work with the background, because it creates a visual effect called ''tension'' in art. Why i made it white.

@Mr.Goblin
What's mushrooms got to do with druids?

Druid were known (in the history of humanity has alchemist) so it's a simple item for a recipe they can use.

The last icon could be something else, like a special root or leave.

 

[VergilThazaar]

[...] Druid were known (in the history of humanity has alchemist) so it's a simple item for a recipe they can use.

The last icon could be something else, like a special root or leave.

If you make another ingredient it should fit, but if you made something like a staff, a mushroom would be Wtf??

 

[Mr.Goblin]

bah will see... I still have alot of stuff I can do to complete that set.

-Druid boots
-Druid Staff
-Druid Pouch
-Druid berries
-Druid Bracer
-Druid potion
-Druid Magic ring..
-etc.

 

[VergilThazaar]

True, I just told you to keep it in mind

 

[Mr.Goblin]

Here's a new icon.. I might make more, and choose from the pot my favorites.

 

[UnholyDobry]

Dang, thats nice goblin, only thing i would recomend you do is put normal borders below btn ones it would look much better in my opinion.