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Modding => Spriting => Topic started by: Vanya on October 02, 2008, 10:59:18 am

Title: FFHacktics Halloween Sprites 2008!!! (>^_^)>
Post by: Vanya on October 02, 2008, 10:59:18 am
Alright! I now pronounce the first annual FFHacktics Halloween Sprites Contest open!!

All who want to participate need only post their Halloween themed sprites here!! =)

Catagories:
Best Over-all
Most Fitting to Theme
Most Creative
Scariest
Funniest

Rules:
1 ) Most importantly you must have fun.
2 ) Obviously the entries have to have a Halloween theme.
3 ) Entries should be in PNG format.
4 ) Entry must be submitted in 1x & 2x size in one file for clear visibility.
5 ) 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.
6 ) Entry must have front and front-angled frames, with the other 3 standing frames optional.
7 ) No resubmitting of old sprites.
8 ) Judges can't participate, duh.
9 ) There is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted.
A ) No vulgarity.
B ) Sprites must not exceed 16 colors, but do not have any restrictions as to what colors are used.

Deadline:
October 31, 2008
12 midnight GMT

Submission Format:

Name Sprite
Name Base Sprite

<Imbedded Image of entry>

Downlad of entry (*optional*)
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Post by: Cheetah on October 02, 2008, 06:05:37 pm
An interesting idea.
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Post by: Vanya on October 02, 2008, 08:28:44 pm
At least you think so. I'm gonna do one even if no one else joins in. =)
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Post by: Zozma on October 02, 2008, 08:37:29 pm
donno about a specific character but my deis sprite would make a pretty cute witch if you put the elidibs hat on her :P
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 02, 2008, 09:56:28 pm
great idea vanya should be fun
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Post by: Vanya on October 02, 2008, 11:14:21 pm
Quote from: "Zozma"donno about a specific character but my deis sprite would make a pretty cute witch if you put the elidibs hat on her :P

That's a pretty good idea! I think you're right. I might even have use for a sprite of that sort! =)

Quote from: "darthpaul"great idea vanya should be fun

Good! Glad to hear it!

I think we should keep things kind of open. We'll make it more of generic Halloween sprite thing. =)

I'll rename the thread and we can post our sprites here. =)
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Post by: Zozma on October 03, 2008, 06:21:13 pm
wow that ho is taller than i thought... but i think i can still make the hat fit....
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Post by: Vanya on October 05, 2008, 08:15:02 pm
Sorry, I've been gone for so long. I was at a wedding in Long Island this weekend. I'm gonna start brainstorming my *entry* for this thing. Also, if anyone else wants to post ideas here about their *entry* feel free. =)
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Post by: Zozma on October 05, 2008, 08:31:31 pm
i haven't had time to do anything lately :/ trying to fix my screwy events
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Post by: Vanya on October 05, 2008, 08:36:20 pm
It's cool. You can take your time teaching that ho a thing or two, pimp! =)
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Post by: samuchan on October 05, 2008, 11:09:11 pm
If you mean editing main characters to look like they are wearing costumes, you can use that "Cloud as Dancer" sketch from the general forum as one of the first ideas.

...And:

-Ramza as that Home Alone kid.  AAAHHHH!

-Agrias as "Hentai tentacle victim."  Draw a blob-like goo on her back, and some tents wraping around a leg, waist and shoulders, and arms.

-Orlandu as Obi Wan-Kanobi....   ...wait...

Meliadoul as the Green Goblin, for simplicity.

...

If you mean making actual holloween characters, then I would like to suggest a "Pumkinhead" monster.
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 05, 2008, 11:16:31 pm
hey the orlandu idea is what im working on i copywrite that and the agrias disturbing yet something i might consider
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Post by: Vanya on October 05, 2008, 11:40:22 pm
Quote from: "samuchan"If you mean editing main characters to look like they are wearing costumes, you can use that "Cloud as Dancer" sketch from the general forum as one of the first ideas.

...And:

-Ramza as that Home Alone kid.  AAAHHHH!

-Agrias as "Hentai tentacle victim."  Draw a blob-like goo on her back, and some tents wraping around a leg, waist and shoulders, and arms.

-Orlandu as Obi Wan-Kanobi....   ...wait...

Meliadoul as the Green Goblin, for simplicity.

...

If you mean making actual holloween characters, then I would like to suggest a "Pumkinhead" monster.

Those are good. They don't *have* to be main characters, though. You could do something like a female archer in a moogle costume if you wanted to. Or a Behemoth in a chocobo suit. Or a scratch sprite with a Halloween theme. Whatever you think will be fun! =)
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Post by: Cyberblade on October 06, 2008, 07:13:43 am
I might do a chocobo Knight =p
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Post by: samuchan on October 06, 2008, 08:23:03 am
A Goblin in Priest garb!
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Post by: Vanya on October 06, 2008, 12:20:44 pm
LOL! I like that, samuchan!

OK as you guys post your sprites I'll put them on the first post to keep them together neatly in a sort of showcase fashion, ok? =)
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Post by: Cheetah on October 06, 2008, 06:55:55 pm
Hmm I wish we could make this somekind of competition. I really can't think of any kind of award though, and then you would need rules. What do you think Vanya?
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Post by: LastingDawn on October 06, 2008, 06:59:04 pm
Alright, how about a Mercenaries Save State of the Orbonne battle?
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Post by: Cheetah on October 06, 2008, 07:11:04 pm
...I MUST WIN!! YOU WILL ALL LOOSE MOTHER FUKERS!!

...

What do you think the rules should be Vanya? My major request is that only the first 5 standing frames of animation be required.
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 06, 2008, 07:18:35 pm
i like that idea
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Post by: Vanya on October 06, 2008, 07:26:01 pm
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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Post by: Zozma on October 06, 2008, 07:40:48 pm
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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Post by: Cheetah on October 06, 2008, 08:35:02 pm
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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Post by: Zozma on October 06, 2008, 09:04:41 pm
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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Post by: LastingDawn on October 06, 2008, 09:43:50 pm
I think Zodiac should be the Judge, he is after all, our webmaster, also he has a very keen eye for detail.
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Post by: Vanya on October 06, 2008, 10:21:59 pm
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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Post by: Cheetah on October 06, 2008, 11:01:37 pm
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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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 12:06:56 am
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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Post by: LastingDawn on October 07, 2008, 12:13:26 am
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?
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Post by: KazeKasano on October 07, 2008, 12:22:30 am
Or he's in a living room and it's the exact opposite...
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Post by: Cheetah on October 07, 2008, 12:27:10 am
Marriage everywhere. I thought it was the women who were supposed to compete over the marriage thing, not the men.
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 01:39:47 am
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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Post by: Cyberblade on October 07, 2008, 07:50:32 am
How many entries can we have 1, 2, 3, 9999999?
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 07, 2008, 11:00:02 am
good luck vanya you got the hard part behind ya
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 11:42:30 am
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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Post by: DarthPaul on October 07, 2008, 12:06:38 pm
i like the unlimited entries cause i finished mine and i have some time to do some more
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Post by: Cheetah on October 07, 2008, 02:42:04 pm
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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Post by: DarthPaul on October 07, 2008, 02:45:24 pm
i think thats good and the ichigo sprite ive been working on is almost done too woot
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 02:52:11 pm
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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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 03:03:07 pm
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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Post by: Cheetah on October 07, 2008, 03:24:17 pm
I think allowing monster to compete is good, but lets not make it separate classes it would get too confusing an not enough competition. Categories are good, I like those categories as well, maybe add something about "Best fit to Halloween theme".

I am going to ask around about judges.
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 04:55:59 pm
OK! =)
I'll update the first post then.
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 05:03:13 pm
Oh, what about vulgarity? I don't really think we should allow anything like Agrias running around with a massive hard-on or anything like that, right?
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Post by: Cheetah on October 07, 2008, 06:19:29 pm
...yes you are correct, no vulgarity.
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 07, 2008, 07:16:36 pm
Quote from: "Vanya"Oh, what about vulgarity? I don't really think we should allow anything like Agrias running around with a massive hard-on or anything like that, right?

lol damn my sprite wont work then jk
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 09:38:52 pm
=)
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Post by: trickstardude7 on October 07, 2008, 10:28:37 pm
lmao ill turn cuchuclain to oogie boogie from nightmare before christmas haha or maybe edit the knights to have pumkin heads with palette changed outfit of course!
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 07, 2008, 10:50:15 pm
im working on turning a knight into darth vader
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Post by: Vanya on October 07, 2008, 10:55:03 pm
I'm very happy to hear that! In organizing this thing I haven't even given any thought as to what my enrty should be! =0
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Post by: Vanya on October 14, 2008, 07:37:47 am
So like have there been any developments here for anyone?
We got any judges yet?
Anybody ready to post any work for critique?
Wuss'up, y'all?
=)
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 14, 2008, 11:05:28 am
im still perfecting my Darth Vader sprite since we have time left
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Post by: Vanya on October 14, 2008, 11:07:43 am
Cool! =)

I think I have an Idea for my first entry! Hint: A famous breakfast cereal character and he's boo... I mean blue! =)
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 14, 2008, 11:09:00 am
booberry right lol
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Post by: Vanya on October 14, 2008, 11:22:38 am
=)
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 14, 2008, 11:58:37 am
lol maybe i should try frankenberry then
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Post by: Vanya on October 14, 2008, 12:36:24 pm
I also discovered 2 obscure members of that group that only saw limited exposure:

Fruit Brute the Werewolf
Yummy Mummy

Both are ''fruity'' types.

Then there's Count Chocula, of course.
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 14, 2008, 01:13:22 pm
i heard of yummy mummy but not fruit brute sounds like a gay werewolf
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Post by: Vanya on October 14, 2008, 02:21:06 pm
He's pretty damn generic looking on the box. I've only ever found the really old box art, too. So he was probably dumped after the first attempt. =)
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Post by: Zozma on October 14, 2008, 04:48:33 pm
*cry* now instead of working on something like this ive been spending my time trying to just make my game work again... why did my emu get stuipid all of a sudden....
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Post by: Vanya on October 16, 2008, 12:23:38 am
??? wa hapen ???

I'm thinking of augmenting the rules again. I'm thinking that the color don't have to be strictly FFT style. Since they are costumes and what-not they can diverge into more vibrant colors. Sound good?
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Post by: Cheetah on October 16, 2008, 03:42:47 am
Oh yeah the tones of the colors shouldn't matter, just as long as they are still 16 colors and follow the design style of FFT.
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Post by: Vanya on October 16, 2008, 01:14:57 pm
Done! I also extended the deadline to the 29th. I hadn't realized that Halloween is on the 31st. =P

Farmed any judges yet?
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Post by: Cheetah on October 16, 2008, 01:21:43 pm
Yeah I officially have three designated.
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Post by: Vanya on October 16, 2008, 01:24:24 pm
Cool! =)

Do you have yahoo messenger?
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Post by: Zozma on October 22, 2008, 08:06:05 pm
Algus behind the scenes... his.... white mage tendencies!!

Base: Aru.SPR + Siro_W.SPR


Delita: OMG!! Ramza!! Look over there!!!

Ramza: A-Algus??? HAHAHAHAHA!!

Algus: Geez! Whats wrong with you?!!

Alma: hahaha lets tell everyone at school!

Teta: Where's my Camera phone i have to get a shot of this!
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Post by: Cheetah on October 22, 2008, 08:16:11 pm
Hurray for submission number 1.
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Post by: Vanya on October 22, 2008, 11:12:16 pm
WooHoo !! I am happy to see it!! Hilarious!! =)
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 23, 2008, 02:53:45 pm
this is the first one i have completed just in case i dont finish the others

also this is me sprite not exactly halloweenish but its a shot
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Post by: Vanya on October 25, 2008, 07:06:40 pm
Crap! I better start mine soon! =)
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Post by: Xifanie on October 25, 2008, 08:04:26 pm
Yeah, not even a week left :/
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Post by: Zozma on October 25, 2008, 08:14:26 pm
vanya! shame on you! you made this topic lol
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Post by: Vanya on October 28, 2008, 05:54:26 pm
I work best when the pressure is o! Mwahahahaha!!!!!! >=)
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Post by: Vanya on October 28, 2008, 06:33:26 pm
My first Entry:
Ghost as Boo Berry. Yes... He's technically naked. o.O
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Post by: DarthPaul on October 28, 2008, 07:44:07 pm
O.o nice vanya
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Post by: Xifanie on October 28, 2008, 08:14:12 pm
It's ending soon, aren't we getting more contestants?
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Post by: Vanya on October 29, 2008, 12:32:27 am
Extend until tomorrow?
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Post by: Vanya on October 29, 2008, 09:39:14 am
Screw it I officially extended the due date to October 31st! That's 8 pm for us on the east coast.
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Post by: Cheetah on October 30, 2008, 06:13:43 am
Okay so here is my attempt at Halloween Sprites. We got a grim reaper equipped with a scythe. Plus a poofed up black cat, a universal symbol of the holiday (note that a bit more then just a color change was done here, but not much).
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Post by: Archael on October 30, 2008, 09:29:09 am
reaper looks sweet
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Post by: Zozma on October 30, 2008, 03:18:18 pm
ohhh thats nice
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Post by: Vanya on October 30, 2008, 08:02:08 pm
Yay! More!! More!!! =D
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Post by: Vanya on November 01, 2008, 04:06:47 pm
=(
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Post by: Vanya on November 01, 2008, 04:07:10 pm
I'm dizzy...
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 01, 2008, 06:50:09 pm
too much candy vanya...lol
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Post by: Vanya on November 01, 2008, 08:05:16 pm
Too much rum. ^_^
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Post by: Xifanie on November 01, 2008, 08:13:17 pm
so, how do we vote? like ?/10 for each entry?
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 01, 2008, 09:48:07 pm
ZOMG pirate batman is stealing the rum and fightin the badguys
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Post by: Vanya on November 02, 2008, 12:06:26 am
I guess the judges should figure out that stuff.

RUM = <3
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Post by: Xifanie on November 02, 2008, 08:09:50 am
I don't even know who's the third judge, I only know me and Voldemort are.
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Post by: Vanya on November 02, 2008, 10:44:22 am
I think Cheetah knows!
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 02, 2008, 12:35:41 pm
is that a wink wink moment
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Post by: Vanya on November 02, 2008, 01:38:50 pm
I honestly don't remember. too much rum. But I asked someone about it and I think that was Cheetah. =P
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Post by: Zozma on November 02, 2008, 10:20:47 pm
AND THE WINNER ISSSSSS?????
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 02, 2008, 10:52:28 pm
Dr. Jiggalo
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Post by: Vanya on November 02, 2008, 11:32:51 pm
I think there is some organizational issue going on. Namely, we can't remember who the third judge is!! o.O
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 02, 2008, 11:58:46 pm
<_< >_> look who we got runnin this shit theyre as disorganized as the rest of us .....i think they need a hug *hugs*

NOTE: been hangin out with fiancee much
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Post by: Cheetah on November 03, 2008, 05:41:23 am
Sorry guys, I was out of town. The third judge is Lasting Dawn, since he is hosting the prize (among other reasons). So the three judges just rank the entries, from their favorite (=1) to their least favorite (=4?). Thus the sprite with the highest rank is the winner. Um for now judges should just PM their rankings to me, no need to make the rankings public right?

The entrees are:
#1 White Mage Algus
#2 Gin
#3 Boo Berry
#4 Grim Reaper
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 03, 2008, 09:54:24 am
oh i am so screwed

look at this competition

*talka to sprite* hang in there buddy
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Post by: Vanya on November 03, 2008, 12:53:25 pm
Don't count your chicken's 'til they're on your dinner plate! =)
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Post by: Dormin Jake on November 03, 2008, 01:45:03 pm
One chicken.
Two chicken.
Three chicken.

Three chicken.

On topic: marvelous chickens, everyone!
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 03, 2008, 04:10:16 pm
well vanya your chicken uh i mean booberry looks pretty tasty
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Post by: Cheetah on November 10, 2008, 03:22:38 am
Now to announce the Winner!

Our three unbiased judges have all ranked our participants and the results are in.

4th: DarthPaul's: Gin
3rd: Cheetah's: Grim Reaper
2nd: Zozma's: White Mage Algus
1st: Vanya's: Boo Berry

Congratulations Vanya, you definitely deserve it. I would recommend stalking Lasting Dawn to claim your prize. Obviously there were few contestants this year, but we have a small community here and I hope more events like this can be organized with the help and participation of FFH members.
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Post by: Zozma on November 10, 2008, 05:53:16 am
congrats vanya, it looks great :D
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 10, 2008, 10:47:12 am
YES i guessed the order exactly and for me thats a win.
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Post by: Vanya on November 10, 2008, 01:19:44 pm
Oh! ^_^

Thanks, guys! I didn't really expect this! This is the first time I ever won a contest!!
I was very impressed by all the entries, and I hope we can keep this tradition going!
How about a Chrismahanukwanzakah Solstice contest next?

*Puts on ninja gear.*

Now where's that Lasting Dawn?
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Post by: LastingDawn on November 10, 2008, 01:25:47 pm
Congratulations Vanya! You are one of the first people to receive the savestate of Orbonne and if time allows you will also be given the Lion War Tourney in the coming days! And to thank everyone for participating they will each receive an exclusive Alpha (truly an Alpha with only three or four stages complete...) BUT If I see this demo passed around to anyone then you can all be certain that I shan't do such a favor again! I hopefully won't have to worry about that with you honest fellows though. So without further ado... your prizes will be received in PM's!

Once again everyone! Thank you for participating!
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Post by: Cheetah on November 10, 2008, 01:47:55 pm
Sweet.
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Post by: LastingDawn on November 10, 2008, 02:34:48 pm
Prizes sent, I hope you all enjoy them!
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Post by: Vanya on November 10, 2008, 04:11:28 pm
Woohoo!!
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Post by: DarthPaul on November 10, 2008, 06:27:47 pm
Thank you greatly!!
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Post by: SentinalBlade on November 10, 2008, 09:35:37 pm
Now i feel i shouldve entered my pumpkin sprite D:... i even made time for it but ended up taking nap... T.T
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Post by: digitaldragoon on November 20, 2008, 11:07:45 pm
Please tell me that there will be a December non denominational holiday contest for sprites.  I feel like such an idiot for missing this one.
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Post by: Vanya on November 21, 2008, 12:47:21 pm
I've been considering instigating such an event! ^_^