Basically copied from where I said it in the other thread...I think an end boss is not the type of thing I should start with, but if you still need a judge, and if it doesn't matter that I haven't designed my own sprites before, I'd be glad to judge this one. I think I could be a fair judge...I love the "pixelated" style and I'm a quick learner if there are certain "specifics" or "details" I should know...but if those of you with more experience at spriting think it would be a bad idea, I don't really have grounds to argue I think. But again, I'd be glad to do it, as well as look up anything those with experience feel I need to know to do the job.
EDIT: Shiroi, I just saw your comment here (http://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/index.php/topic,7519.165.html)...if, by this, you mean I shouldn't judge either (because I'm not experienced) that's fine. I don't mean to be nit-picky, but just say that directly so I know I'm not just reading something into your comment. I won't be offended, I promise! Otherwise, I'd still be glad/willing to be a judge.
Its my best try to make a creature, im not good on this:
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I wanted he looks like a goat, some aspect of a bat and a Dragon, i think i can make it better but i think its okey for now, hope that find something to make it better XD
OK, this is my entry:
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This is Dracula final form in the 1999 battle, if the game were made by me: Dracula's Spirit. The sprite is cut like that because this form is an entire level. But I kept the main sprite itself separate.
Read the whole concept here, at your own risk:(click to show/hide)
OK, this is my entry:Welp, contest over. gg no re. Good job everyone. :V
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This is Dracula final form in the 1999 battle, if the game were made by me: Dracula's Spirit. The TRUE boss here, though, is the Crimson Stone. The sprite is cut like that because this form is an entire level. But I kept the main sprite itself separate.
Read the whole concept (along with something else I did) here, at your own risk:(click to show/hide)
OK, this is my entry:
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F141115C%2Fezimba14497832719104.png&hash=b70feb84de112bb0e560dff595fbf039)
No offense to plot, but there are two weeks left, and I think someone with a good imagination and/or a decent knowledge of CV (and some spriting ability too!) could come up with something awesome! I'm eager to see what else is submitted!
OK, this is my entry:
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F141115C%2Fezimba14497832719104.png&hash=b70feb84de112bb0e560dff595fbf039)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F141115C%2Fezimba14497840816204.png&hash=a2784ee9a8087a87aefa53a1d65ed95d)
This is Dracula final form in the 1999 battle, if the game were made by me: Dracula's Spirit. The TRUE boss here, though, is the Crimson Stone. The sprite is cut like that because this form is an entire level. But I kept the main sprite itself separate.
Read the whole concept (along with something else I did) here, at your own risk:(click to show/hide)
Hopefully I can finish this monstrosity in time (the body's roughly 750 pixels wide all together). If I can't...I'll find a way to enter something decently composed. But entering the head just to sort of put myself in the running.
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C'MON D9 YOU CAN DO THIS
Hopefully I can finish this monstrosity in time (the body's roughly 750 pixels wide all together). If I can't...I'll find a way to enter something decently composed. But entering the head just to sort of put myself in the running.
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6Rj3Onp.png&hash=9fcd381a64a815731af7dd450444f4ca)
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C'MON D9 YOU CAN DO THIS
Dracul=Dragon
Unlikely, given that Vlad II coined the name, and his son took it, six hundred years before I made this image.
Also, getting there.
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His hand looks strange for some reasonIs it because of the perspective hiding the palm of his hand?
Is it because of the perspective hiding the palm of his hand?
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAno
I think as an added incentive for this month, the winner should have an opportunity to animate their winning entry.
Implying that they're not allowed to animate it otherwise? I don't understand. This doesn't sound like a reward at all.
...If we want to animate our entries, we will. If not, we'll put on some coffee and watch The Price Is Right.
Sadly I didnt found a remix.That's what I'm around for :P (http://www.mediafire.com/listen/oa3q899bxwpv5se/DanceWithTheDragon.mp3)
Well here is my entry, I guess this is all I could do given the time. Big sprites like these aren't really my forte but as a plus I learned a lot from making it.
The idea behind it was that even though Dracula in the canon is known to be able to shape shift into numerous creatures other than bats he is rarely seen doing so.
Also the absorption of Cornell's wolf powers gave me the idea to make the main part of his body wolf-like.
Instead of fighting the usual 'caster' Dracula this would be a high speed battle between Dracula and the player.(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F72t281W.png&hash=511e07deeac25e0620ba9dcbae0b0a14)
NINE HOURS THIS WING TOOK ME NINE FUCKING HOURS
And I still have to do the other one. :'(
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Seriously still don't want to animate it? :DI will slaughter your loved ones in a blaze of fire and pain.
I will slaughter your loved ones in a blaze of fire and pain.
Edit: Also, is the entry deadline tonight at 12:01 or tomorrow night at midnight? If it's tonight I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and mirror the wing/remove the tail.
Double edit: C'MON GUYS I NEED TO KNOW THIS SHIT
DAMMIT GUYS GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHERNoted. :-X
Spriting against the clock... i hope i can finish my idea in time ???
Also, is the entry deadline tonight at 12:01 or tomorrow night at midnight? If it's tonight I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and mirror the wing/remove the tail.
Looking good! But watch out for that pixel banding on the wings. That makes things look blech.
Tomorrow night, 11:59PM PST
There is, or will be, an extension if it's needed. Of course, keep dong the best you can as much or as fast as you can, because we can only give you a few days!
I better hurry up with what I'm doing too. (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4qYzDfD.png&hash=380752ca8b893f32d7c9910728e15f9a)
I don't like the idea of extension much, and seems like the other submisions are going to be added in time. A small preview of my work:
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsim1.subirimagenes.net%2Fimg%2F2014%2F11%2F27%2F141127101648383966.gif&hash=8517c496736834c1f34dea38039bf54b)
Hey, guys if you want or need an extension please speak up soon, I want to have a opportunity to view all the entries that want to participate due to the advanced nature of this contest!
Not sure if joking, but I'm gonna take it seriously regardless just in case. The contests run on EST if I'm not mistaken, which only leaves approximately three hours.If that's the case... :'(. But...
Tomorrow night, 11:59PM PST
I'm so confused.
I thought it's been EST this whole time (which means I scrapped the tail for nothing if it hasn't been).
I knew you'd sweep in and steal the show the instant I saw those boots. Well done.Thank you, Dracula9. The boots are my favorite part. Now i feel i'll never be the same. Spriting things like this is bad for mental health X_x. I just want to take a rest right now...
Mental note: Learn to not mess with Dracula9 and Kaonstantine. Shit will get very serious very fast.
It's a rather tough decision honestly. Still mulling it over.
Ahahahahahaha!
I knew that it is gonna be tough.
Just make sure that the decision arrives within the first week or two of this month or else Dracula9's really gonna flip. :P
Did someone win this yet? Where are the results?
Jesus, can I give people their award already? TICK TOCK, MOTHERFUCKERS!
ROFL, waiting on Uzo.
On a side note the judges aren't taking these contests lightly which is a good thing.
Punctuality matters just as much as a well-worded judgment. The holiday weekend is excuse enough all on its own, but personally I'm rather surprised. I've never seen uzo be this behind on something.
I say go for it next contest, see how it plays out.
It would definitely prevent the judging process from
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That could be interesting. But what if the polls are open during a period where there isn't much forum activity, and only two or three votes get cast? The variable nature of an open vote can backfire by its very nature. Having a judging panel might be a bit of a scheduling pain, but at least it's a guaranteed number of votes.
#CastlevaniaDungeonContestDrama
I'M TIRED AND AND WORK I'M SORRY
Since I enrolled in my local University, life needs me more than ever. lol
Theplottwist mentioned to me about this contest so out of boredom I decided to take a look at the submissions.
Shit
can you read??? :(
December MUSIC contest is not equal to December SPRITE contest.
You judges will still judge for the December SPRITE contest.
what happen here? well im going to keep with my sprite works.
I nat-20'd my roll for Decaying Fruit Resistance last turn. I AM IMMUNE.
But in seriousness, you're fine uzo. We've basically just been dicking around in this thread in the meantime, so it's not like we're chomping at the bit for the results.
Why not both?
How about "Popular Vote" (via poll) counts as one of the Judges?
The poll locks the day a contest end. Perhaps some contest can be decided "by Popular Vote Only"?
Gives the forum flexibility.
I'll have my stuff up tonight. I got really sick so I've been laid out the past couple of days. Sorry for holding things up, but isn't the suspense making it exciting? :P
How about "Popular Vote" (via poll) counts as one of the Judges?
The poll locks the day a contest end.
I mean, it may not have been your intention, but the wings give me the impression that they are made of a smooth stone-like material.
I know that still i have a long road to go but its feel good to know that im improving in little things and I know that my works still need practice in part of pose and you are the 1st darkman to tell me about the weight and its cool since i start to see what i can do about that and every time I make a sprite its to learn something new and thats help me a lot, Congratulations for the winners.
Kaonstantine:Thanks, man. I knew most people here was expecting Dracula to be less human and more like a demon or beast. I wanted to try a different path since I still have no idea of what will be the final look of Dracula in my game. I also love the lighting on the bodies falling down in your submission.
Your entry is ridiculously well done. The part I specially love is the lighting on the wings and boots. Young Dracula is a concept that is too underexplored on the series, and Konami could benefit lots from it. Well, if they pulled it off as well as you did, that is. When I saw it, after Dracula9's entry, I though I was done for.