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Theme for the February Sprite Contest

Succubus (PG-13)
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Female Belmont
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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #30 on: January 24, 2015, 08:09:02 AM »
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No Larger than 27 pixels (Width) X 43 pixels (Height) seems about right at 72 ppi.

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #31 on: January 25, 2015, 07:32:54 AM »
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I don't think we need to impose a size limit, just a style limit. If we say "make it fit SotN/DS titles style" then the size limits itself.

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #32 on: January 25, 2015, 08:56:28 AM »
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I was thinking the same thing. I personally think it would be interesting to make a rule of not using any pre existing cv styles. Perhaps borrowing a style from a different game, like a street fighter or something like that and using that as a rule would make this more of a fresh challenge.

I would love to see some more versatility in these contests.
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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #33 on: January 25, 2015, 02:33:10 PM »
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I was thinking the same thing. I personally think it would be interesting to make a rule of not using any pre existing cv styles. Perhaps borrowing a style from a different game, like a street fighter or something like that and using that as a rule would make this more of a fresh challenge.

I would love to see some more versatility in these contests.

You mean like this month's contest that everyone is ducking? ???

The borrowing idea is a good one...

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #34 on: January 25, 2015, 02:34:26 PM »
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Don't restrict, let people do their stuff. After all, if the judges prefer original stuff over re-used spirites, that may influence the participants.

Less restrictions = more people like likely participate. ;)

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #35 on: January 25, 2015, 08:51:33 PM »
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You mean like this month's contest that everyone is ducking? ???

lol which one?

Don't restrict, let people do their stuff. After all, if the judges prefer original stuff over re-used spirites, that may influence the participants.

Less restrictions = more people like likely participate. ;)

Reasonable restrictions make people think outside the box, or have to work outside their comfort zone. Participation numbers don't mean terribly much if nobody involved learns something new or improves what they have.


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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #36 on: January 26, 2015, 02:48:27 AM »
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So what's the final verdict on the size? Free for all?

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #37 on: January 26, 2015, 05:14:48 AM »
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I'd say so. Visual style would likely define the proper size.


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« Reply #38 on: January 26, 2015, 07:12:08 AM »
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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #39 on: January 26, 2015, 08:06:34 AM »
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My idea would be to have the contest be designing a new female Belmont character for a dark stalkers cameo.

That's a very familiar style. It's different. And the sprite could be used in mame or something.

Take it or leave it. That's what I would like to watch.
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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #40 on: January 26, 2015, 08:49:31 AM »
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Keep it up D9.... :P

Keep what up? Both the sprite and music contests have been sorely ignored.


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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #41 on: January 26, 2015, 09:30:39 AM »
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Keep what up? Both the sprite and music contests have been sorely ignored.
I was being sarcastic dude, I agree with you completely.... ;D

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #42 on: January 26, 2015, 11:41:19 PM »
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The theme for next month's contest is to create a female Belmont sprite.
There are no restrictions to this but please state which visual style you're using.
All agree?

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Re: Queries on the upcoming Feb Sprite contest
« Reply #43 on: January 27, 2015, 09:13:21 AM »
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The theme for next month's contest is to create a female Belmont sprite.
There are no restrictions to this but please state which visual style you're using.
All agree?

Sounds good.

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