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FFHacktics Halloween Sprites 2008!!! (>^_^)>

Started by Vanya, October 02, 2008, 10:59:18 am

Vanya

October 06, 2008, 07:26:01 pm #20 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
That's a good idea.

Rules:
1) Only the first 5 standing frames are required. If you want to do more go right ahead.
2) Entry must be submitted in 1x & 3x size in one file for clear visibility.
3) Entries should be in PNG format.
4) Obviously the entries have to have a Halloween theme.
5) Entry can be a special unit, generic unit, NPC, or monster as long as it keeps to the theme.
6) Most importantly you must have fun.

How's that?
Also, what about judges and deadline?
As for a prize, you got me. Maybe some generous sponsor could donate a prize, or something.
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Zozma

October 06, 2008, 07:40:48 pm #21 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Zozma
you and cheetah make good sprites, you two should be judges of course

i like the rules, the 5 frame thing is much better since theres less than a months time to complete them :P
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Wiegraf: Draw your sword Ramza!
Ramza: But im a monk!!

Cheetah

October 06, 2008, 08:35:02 pm #22 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
Due Date should be...oh lets say 11 PM on Halloween day, I guess by the time zone of the forum. Other rules I might suggest would be something about not using custom sprites done by other members, and no submitting anything that you have submitted before. So that everyone is at the same starting point and we are doing Halloween based stuff. I'm not sure what we should do about judging. We could just have some good spriters do it, but then they would be biased to vote for their own work or it would decrease the number of people participating. So maybe we should have a vote, or a board of non-spriters. Maybe different categories too? Like "Funniest", "Best Looking", and "Best fit to Theme".
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Zozma

October 06, 2008, 09:04:41 pm #23 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Zozma
how about opening a poll once everything is submitted then everyone is the judge... but then again that can be rigged...
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Wiegraf: Draw your sword Ramza!
Ramza: But im a monk!!

LastingDawn

October 06, 2008, 09:43:50 pm #24 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by LastingDawn
I think Zodiac should be the Judge, he is after all, our webmaster, also he has a very keen eye for detail.
"Moment's anger can revert to joy,
sadness can be turned to delight.
A nation destroyed cannot be restored,
the dead brought back to life."

Art of War

Beta & Gretchen Forever!!!!

Vanya

October 06, 2008, 10:21:59 pm #25 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
So we'll add this to the rules:

>The base sprite must be an official Square FFT(WotL) sprite, but the spriter has the option to do it from scratch in FFT style.
>No resubmitting of old sprites.
>Judges can't participate, duh.

As for the judges, I don't want to judge because I want to participate. I think we should ask Zodiac and 2 others to judge and/or just ask for volunteers.

Maybe we should make the deadline October 28th Midnight. That way we can have the judgment done and the winners posted on Halloween?
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Cheetah

October 06, 2008, 11:01:37 pm #26 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
Good ideas. Since Lasting Dawn is volunteering to host the prize I think it would be great if he was a judge too. I don't know who else, but like 3-5 people, they can rank their favorites and then which ever one had the best overall ranking would get top spot.

Hey Vanya since this was originally your idea why don't you write up a quick blurb on what criteria the submissions will be ranked on so the judges and participants know what to shoot for. That is of course if you want to Vanya haha. If you don't then I can do it.
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Vanya

October 07, 2008, 12:06:56 am #27 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
I'll do that in the morning since my fiancee is kicking me out of the room.

Oh BTW, I'm getting married. I asked and she said yes. =)
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LastingDawn

October 07, 2008, 12:13:26 am #28 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by LastingDawn
Everyone appears to be getting married these days! Congratulations!
But... why would she kick you out of the room? I suppose some form of chastity preservation until after the wedding?
"Moment's anger can revert to joy,
sadness can be turned to delight.
A nation destroyed cannot be restored,
the dead brought back to life."

Art of War

Beta & Gretchen Forever!!!!

KazeKasano

October 07, 2008, 12:22:30 am #29 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by KazeKasano
Or he's in a living room and it's the exact opposite...
We will build cities in a day, we will build towers to the heavens. We will be heroes.
This sleeping city doesn't know what's coming. She doesn't feel the heat.
Even when the darkness surrounds us, we shall light up the night.

Cheetah

October 07, 2008, 12:27:10 am #30 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
Marriage everywhere. I thought it was the women who were supposed to compete over the marriage thing, not the men.
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Vanya

October 07, 2008, 01:39:47 am #31 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
LOL. She's a kidergarten teacher and she has to get up early and is a very light sleeper, so after 12 we switch positions. I usually use this time to take care of some chores or get in some gaming before heading to bed like about now. If I ever log on at all its on her laptop like now. I don't really like using the thing o n account of it has vista on it. Anyhow, goodnight guys! And Thanks! =)
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Cyberblade

October 07, 2008, 07:50:32 am #32 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cyberblade
How many entries can we have 1, 2, 3, 9999999?

DarthPaul

October 07, 2008, 11:00:02 am #33 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
good luck vanya you got the hard part behind ya
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Vanya

October 07, 2008, 11:42:30 am #34 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
thanks, darthpaul, and ain't that the truth!

Unlimited number of entries I think. Opinions?

How about this for criteria?:

Compliance with FFT style.
Compliance with theme.
Creativity.
...What else? I think I'l leave it to you then, Cheetah. =)
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DarthPaul

October 07, 2008, 12:06:38 pm #35 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
i like the unlimited entries cause i finished mine and i have some time to do some more
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Cheetah

October 07, 2008, 02:42:04 pm #36 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Cheetah
I think unlimited entries is good. I think portraits are definitely not required, and I'm almost leaning towards just saying no to them.

As for theme, remember that this should be FFT characters in costume. So Ramza dressed as Cloud or as a Red Mage seems uncreative and not fitting the Halloween theme. Ramza dressed as a clown or as Ichigo from Bleach might be more Halloween themed. What do you think?

Oh and sprites should be submitted in normal resolution. If your sprite has an accessory like a black cat or a pumpkin that is fine and no need for multiple angles.
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DarthPaul

October 07, 2008, 02:45:24 pm #37 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by darthpaul
i think thats good and the ichigo sprite ive been working on is almost done too woot
Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness, bringing torment and pain to others. Oh damned soul wallowing in your sin, perhaps...it is time to die

Vanya

October 07, 2008, 02:52:11 pm #38 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
I agree about portraits, but I don't think they should be optional.
I think we should also allow monsters in costumes, too. Maybe separate them into two catagories.
I think the resolution should be at least 2x so they don't look tiny.
I think 1 diagonal frame and the front facing frame should be required. The other 3 standing frames should be optional.
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Vanya

October 07, 2008, 03:03:07 pm #39 Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 pm by Vanya
We need to come up with catagories, too.

I'm thinking 2 classes: Human & Monster. Catagories for Most Creative, Scariest, Funniest, & any more ideas?
There should be a 1st & 2nd, place with honorable mentions.

Also, I need some judges!! Should we ask for volunteers?
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