Texturing Contest #23: Theme Poll

[morbent]

True, true. Still, Ardenian is correct, in that more people can be pleased with a lesser circle, but I just don't see how that can happen.

 

[Ardenian]

Hm, I see.. I just dislike so many voted that aren't even participating, probably.

Hm, indeed, morbent, depending on the criteria it can be quite creative.

 

[The_Silent]

There is quite a lot of people, that has been known to participate in TWH competitions in the past, on the list of people that voted Egyptian. So I don't think it'll be a problem.

 

[Kyrbi0]

I am one of those voting, non-participants; as aforementioned, I'd be more than happy to discount non-participants' votes. Especially when it seems the "chosen" Theme was not all that preferred by those who will actually be doing the Contest.

I mean, I totally get that "we can't please everybody", but who among the potential participants even vaguely wants this?

Anyway, it's not my Contest so I'm not going to put up that much of a stink. Still, I don't think it's too hard to manage (run through the thread & count up all the potential artists; only count *their* votes), and yeah. Stuff.

 

[Heinvers]

I get you Kyrbi, just please have some patience.
You'll see the chosen theme once the contest starts(still 4 days for voting, so have no worries).

 

[-Grendel]

egyptian/dragons/elemental sounds kinda nice. who the fuck even suggested doodads and tilesets, thats gonna be boring af.

 

[morbent]

I am sorry -Grendel, I suggested Doodads and voted on it in the beginning as suggesting something and not voting on it seemed kinda dumb.. Didn't know so many people would vote for it though! I do regret it now.

 

[Kyrbi0]

I get you Kyrbi, just please have some patience.
You'll see the chosen theme once the contest starts(still 4 days for voting, so have no worries).

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Not sure how I'm being 'impatient'; perhaps 'insufferable'. And true, I thought the voting was already over (though honestly, 4 days might as well basically be over, with as big a lead as "Egyptian" has).

 

[Ardenian]

Could you give a definition for 'Egyptian' ?

Egyptian - Ancient Egypt themed skins for any in-game unit.

So, morbent, I think, talked about something like futuristic Protoss and such, I guess that was misleading then ?
Just simple 'Ancient good ol' Egypt' ?

 

[morbent]

Oh since when is it an Ancient Egypt theme? Well that changes stuff.. but just a bit Ardenian there is still hope! A tag Ancient was added, that does not mean we cannot make an Egyptian Beast or Scarab. And it can still be a sand doodad or some sort of egyptian building. Still sounds pretty free to me. However, futuristic egyptian will no longer pass it seems...

 

[Stanakin]

The Egyptian theme is overdone in fantasy, if you're gonna do stuff based on a real-life civilization wouldn't something like Native American, Southern African or Australian Aboriginal be more interesting? They've got some really cool myths and stories, at least as cool as the Egyptians. Or just expand the theme to be more broad and make it Real-life (ancient) civilizations.

 

[Ardenian]

I don't think Heinvers will change anything about the definition, since it would create the possibility that users would/ would not have voted for it if it had been different than it is now.

Well, I already have an idea. Thanks for motivating morbent ^^

 

[Heinvers]

The Egyptian theme is overdone in fantasy, if you're gonna do stuff based on a real-life civilization wouldn't something like Native American, Southern African or Australian Aboriginal be more interesting? They've got some really cool myths and stories, at least as cool as the Egyptians. Or just expand the theme to be more broad and make it Real-life (ancient) civilizations.

That's an interesting proposition. I will consider it.

 

[A Void]

The Egyptian theme is overdone in fantasy, if you're gonna do stuff based on a real-life civilization wouldn't something like Native American, Southern African or Australian Aboriginal be more interesting? They've got some really cool myths and stories, at least as cool as the Egyptians. Or just expand the theme to be more broad and make it Real-life (ancient) civilizations.

You could host the second Texturing Contest with your ideas. This one is already set.

 

[Stanakin]

I could. Or I could, you know, give my opinion on the theme and give some suggestions on how I think it could be improved. Which I did.

 

[A Void]

I could. Or I could, you know, give my opinion on the theme and give some suggestions on how I think it could be improved. Which I did.

What? The themes are already in the poll, they were suggested by people in an older thread(which you were not present?). Then this poll was formed with these voted ideas, all I can say is that you are too late with your idea. This contest is already set.

 

[morbent]

Yes unfortunately Stanakin I have to agree with A Void. While the present theme I don't find to be something very original, it is the most upvoted by users so clearly people want this. I can find a way to like it myself as well, so I still think it's a rather interesting theme if you are willing to explore it a bit more.

 

[Heinvers]

While the present theme I don't find to be something very original, it is the most upvoted by users so clearly people want this. I can find a way to like it myself as well, so I still think it's a rather interesting theme if you are willing to explore it a bit more.

It's not really a change in themes, it's merely an extension to it.
Besides, Egyptian(as in Ancient Egypt) belongs to the Ancient History period and an Ancient Civilizations theme(just extended to include more than Ancient Egypt) would just give extra freedom for this theme.

 

[morbent]

Meaning?... Ancient Civilizations theme? We can make mayan stuff and the like? Isn't that a bit too far off though? The people who voted for Egyptian might have specifically wanted Egyptian. Not ancient.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Seriously, I cannot believe so many voted for Egyptian.

 

[A Void]

It's not really a change in themes, it's merely an extension to it.
Besides, Egyptian(as in Ancient Egypt) belongs to the Ancient History period and an Ancient Civilizations theme(just extended to include more than Ancient Egypt) would just give extra freedom for this theme.

Let's see. what does "Egyptian" word mean?

Sorry, people voted on Egyptian, you can't change that. It's not up to you.

 

[The_Silent]

I'm not sure why people think it has to be "ancient" egypt though, people voted egypt, not "ancient" egypt.

 

[Heinvers]

Sorry, people voted on Egyptian, you can't change that. It's not up to you.

I haven't changed a thing though. People can discuss about suggestions and whatnot.
Also, mind toning that disturbing attitude of yours.
It's really bothersome lately.

Besides, it's not up to you to say what's good and what's not.
Last I knew you weren't exactly an expert in anything(mention-able).

Now instead of starting some stupid ranting or nitpicking you should make yourself useful and mod something.

I'm not sure why people think it has to be "ancient" egypt though, people voted egypt, not "ancient" egypt.

As I mentioned on the first post:

Egyptian - Ancient Egypt themed skins for any in-game unit.

 

[morbent]

Whoa whoa, stop with the wars guys. Just a discussion about the theme wow..
Hmm Heinvers I forgot about that first post.. So Ancient huh? Still not a problem. Like come on, we can keep on discussing it for 4 more days or just go with it.. (Question is how many will go with it but eh.. changing the subject might irritate more people)

 

[Heinvers]

I don't want to go with it just yet. There are literally 2 days left open for voting.
The theme is not yet decided(at least not 100%).

 

[Direfury]

Why not just get a list of who's competing, narrow it down to the top three options, and only count participant votes for the theme.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Why not just get a list of who's competing, narrow it down to the top three options, and only count participant votes for the theme.

I totally agree.
Sounds much more reasonable.

 

[Arad MNK]

Isn't it obvious that Egyptian will win?

 

[morbent]

That is actually a good idea Direfury. I really think we are ignoring the people not participating here though.. ehm.. While it's a contest for participants they did put their votes in here, in hope that Egyptian will be the theme. And we be like "no f*** you guys we are going with what WE want, whether Egyptian was amongst the themes or not".. What if there are countless participants here that put their vote on Egyptian as well, saw it had many votes and just flied away waiting for it to start? Not everybody follows this thread I think.. Only the unhappy ones do, apparently.
But do what you will, I was just tossing this in, as something to think about. Should we switch the theme now or not?.. Is it the right decision? I don't know.

 

[Heinvers]

I'm rather unsure about this.
If there are more of you that would like that then I'll consider it.
Since in that case Ancient Egyptian would have 16, Doodads 12 and Revenants 17.

- that is considering the ones that will/would participate.

Just let me know what you guys think would be best.

 

[morbent]

Well, I'm for Revenants, from the major 3.

 

[Moy]

Is the Revenants theme making an evil/dark being skin or whatnot?

 

[Heinvers]

It's stated here:

Dark Entities/Revenants - it can look however you want it to as long as it has a dark/revenant vibe(it can include skeletons as well).

 

[Ardenian]

I would vote for only counting the participants votes instead, so Dark Entities, but I would not have a problem with ancient Egypt.

 

[Moy]

Then, I'll be on Revenants.

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*The server hiccupped am I the only one experienced it?*

 

[Kyrbi0]

Revenants is great. The Revenant's aesthetic theme could definitely stand to be applied to other things.

 

[Heinvers]

So that's mostly settled guys. It's either the pick from those 3 or going with the normal ones(that being Ancient Egypt as a theme).
Though I cannot make the contest thread until the poll is closed(that being roughly under a day).

Now, I know that people will rage and insult but please don't thrash this thread and do it in pm's/vm's.

 

[Blood Raven]

Count my vote for Dark Entities too. I can't change my vote, but from these two I'd pick Revenants and shit.

 

[chr2]

What the fuck, man? I thought this was America! Sure, just walk all over the little guy... The System is corrupt! Down with The Man! Power to the people!

 

[Direfury]

What the fuck, man? I thought this was America! Sure, just walk all over the little guy... The System is corrupt! Down with The Man! Power to the people!

First of all, the internet is impartial. Second, all that stuff? That is american these days.

 

[Moy]

Is demon acceptable by the Revenants/Dark Entities?

 

[Direfury]

Shadow demon, probably. Big red devils, probably not.

 

[morbent]

Revenant: one that returns after death or a long absence
Entity: something that exists by itself : something that is separate from other things