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Title: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 01, 2015, 02:00:40 AM
Deadline for submissions: October 28th (11:59 PM PST)
Judgement: by tribunal and popular vote from October 28th to October 31st at midnight and Winners announced on November (whenever the all judges are done)

Volunteer Judges: Bloo, theANdROId, Jorge

Theme: Design a fire illuminated object (examples: candelabras, chandeliers, fancy candles, jack-o-lanterns, etc)
Prizes: Award medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Guidelines for Participants:
-Provide your sprite in 1x and 2x zoom at least if your sprite is small. (High resolutions sprites need not have a 2x version)
-Contestants can post as many entries as they want and may update their entries freely before the submission deadline.
-You may withdraw any entry at any time before the judgement begins.

Important info: Due to some controversy regarding the use of sprites from other members from our contest be sure to mention from now on if you want your final entry to be open-sourced or not. Meaning other members can or cannot use your sprites for their projects! (Just so we are clear.)

Guidelines for Judges:
-Judgement will use a point system.
-4 points awarded for your first place choice.
-2 points awarded for your second place choice.
-1 point for your third place choice.
-When posting your scores write up an explanation/critique of your judgement.
-Additional rounds of judgement will be used for tie breakers.
-Judges cannot participate in the contest.
-There will be a poll to vote for the most popular sprite and this popular vote would serve as an extra judge.

Entries:

Dracula9's "Searing Headache"
(https://imgur.com/GI5CzWg.png)

Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom" 3rd Place
(https://imgur.com/Y1VDGZe.gif)

Jop's "Pumpkin Liberty"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5HLDXpj.gif&hash=4998560cee1b07a27ce480047f2dc7aa)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDPaCFIL.gif&hash=aecb003db35148de304797d1d9449616)

Jop's "Turn on the Lights" (Do not use this sprite)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYOxUna8.gif&hash=21427d2a40bdc5b4225ab74b1ffe74de)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig06.deviantart.net%2F5a67%2Ff%2F2015%2F296%2F2%2F8%2Fturn_on_the_lights_by_drameloch-d9e2jh6.gif&hash=2df16745f991b146358a5ebb6b986b20)

Jop's "Legends"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4dzpLc4.gif&hash=0319c7c2bcf2a1224add78885142e351)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpaVAMm3.gif&hash=97da28ed28a0240238693b2cb952ecf9)

Donoffrio's ''Save Statue of Death'' 1st Place
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FJustepallete_zpsjh3undme.gif&hash=d11117288f9c21e6b1f1996336ecb74a)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FStatueanimation_zpskjdjtuh0.gif&hash=5effd2a982c8bfe768e8fcd961d43b09)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FStatueanimationx2_zps7fegrcgc.gif&hash=0424b6c72ae2fdb23518afbccef57552)

Donoffrio's ''Gargoyle's Cauldron''
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FFINALGAR1x_zpswhdbo5ug.gif&hash=2948422f3b5ab30c22f14b29581c81ce)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FFINALGAR2x_zpsgzq3uxkp.gif&hash=dd89d7bd0961bc2b8e1f1f024a376d18)

theplottwist's "Flaming Horse"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362493941104.gif&hash=27c7e1c7b6eb921ee3f564d4bf5d886b)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362415215104.gif&hash=6f9cd8218d0740c0db07bd7e3022effb)

theplottwist's "The Mermaid"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362478726504.gif&hash=975c9f49dcdd262301683bedfa25fb54)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362426992604.gif&hash=aa29d49e355cfa0e1fe022de0db99c74)

theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon" 2nd Place
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151024C%2Fezimba15362426449704.gif&hash=2e6c19943a387d9d48ced3dd59301eb6)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151024C%2Fezimba15362492510004.gif&hash=45031a597ef984e44fcda2920e9a8fd5)

AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Flw0VzYd.gif&hash=1e328f08acbd252bb9114ba5b4e27401)

AuraTeam's ''Dragon's Breath''
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvmsKTAg.png&hash=d156af9b82ac34c2fd825b513057ff93)

Jatin AT's "Snake Candle"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151026C%2Fezimba19589485938000.gif&hash=8fa65a0d8f273b1a6f7d8445bc56bb6a)

Jatin AT's "Skull Lantern"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151027C%2Fezimba19589451018300.png&hash=c32528ce813c11c646b9fafb29376d30)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 01, 2015, 06:39:18 AM
(https://imgur.com/GI5CzWg.png)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 01, 2015, 12:01:51 PM
(https://imgur.com/GI5CzWg.png)

I see I'll have to bring out the big guns  >:(

Also, this candle is goddamn funny for me, for some reason that might or not be the fact that the skeleton is desperately grasping at its own head which is on fire.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 01, 2015, 12:40:40 PM
That's the idea, heh.

I've got another, possibly larger one planned, but its design will take a lot longer.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 01, 2015, 11:41:20 PM

Whoohooo! I can't wait to see the larger one, D9.
Oh and D9, what should I call it? Fire Head?

As for the rest of you, please join in even if you're just a beginner. People here will help you out.
For the veterans, bring out the big guns! hahaha!  ;D
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 02, 2015, 12:32:44 AM
"Searing Headache," I guess.  :D

As for the bigger one, all I'll say now is to imagine Gustave Dore's illustrations for The Comedy, and you're in the ballpark.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jop on October 21, 2015, 10:06:14 AM
Im thinking and thinking and dont have a good idea, this day i think i have something but it will take time and i dont know if its going to be great or not but in the time im going to make that here is something i make yesterday:

Pumpkin Liberty
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5HLDXpj.gif&hash=4998560cee1b07a27ce480047f2dc7aa)      (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDPaCFIL.gif&hash=aecb003db35148de304797d1d9449616)

Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on October 21, 2015, 02:01:12 PM
Seeing as I don't have much free time, I'll be a judge this time round.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 21, 2015, 10:22:29 PM
I'll just put these here then,
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FJustepallete_zpsjh3undme.gif&hash=d11117288f9c21e6b1f1996336ecb74a) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/Justepallete_zpsjh3undme.gif.html)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2Foutput_kGZPCk_zpsvsx4h1rp.gif&hash=7443675b55ad3e449cefd8f94a298f2c) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/output_kGZPCk_zpsvsx4h1rp.gif.html)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2Foutput_ykBhZ1_zpscabbvdtn.gif&hash=8fb9e24e67dc87a74a39a455183120a7) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/output_ykBhZ1_zpscabbvdtn.gif.html)
''Save statue of Death''

yes its a trap
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 22, 2015, 02:36:03 AM
Thanks guys! I've added all entries and Bloo's name on the first post.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 22, 2015, 04:17:08 PM
My first entry - Flaming Horse

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362493941104.gif&hash=27c7e1c7b6eb921ee3f564d4bf5d886b)   (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362415215104.gif&hash=6f9cd8218d0740c0db07bd7e3022effb)

I say "first" because I might do one more.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 22, 2015, 06:21:29 PM
'Bout damn time you got something in. I was starting to think the big guns were staying holstered.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 22, 2015, 06:34:28 PM
Next entry - the Mermaid

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362478726504.gif&hash=975c9f49dcdd262301683bedfa25fb54)  (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151023C%2Fezimba15362426992604.gif&hash=aa29d49e355cfa0e1fe022de0db99c74)

I might STILL have something more up my sleeve heh
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 22, 2015, 06:47:40 PM
Dammit Plot, now I'll have to up my game a little.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 23, 2015, 03:43:20 AM
Added plot's entries.

There is still time to add more entries. :)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jop on October 23, 2015, 05:14:49 AM
I can see that i bring a butterknife in a sword fight XD, well i dont think i cant match all that good sprites but here is another work:
 "Turn on The lights"  (This perhaps its going to be in a project so it cant be used)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYOxUna8.gif&hash=21427d2a40bdc5b4225ab74b1ffe74de)      (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig06.deviantart.net%2F5a67%2Ff%2F2015%2F296%2F2%2F8%2Fturn_on_the_lights_by_drameloch-d9e2jh6.gif&hash=2df16745f991b146358a5ebb6b986b20)

By the way remember to say that your works is open-sourced or not, im going to grab "The Mermaid" theplottwist to see if i can learn something if you dont mind.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 23, 2015, 05:54:14 AM
I can see that i bring a butterknife in a sword fight XD, well i dont think i cant match all that good sprites but here is another work:
 "Turn on The lights"  (This perhaps its going to be in a project so it cant be used)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYOxUna8.gif&hash=21427d2a40bdc5b4225ab74b1ffe74de)      (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig06.deviantart.net%2F5a67%2Ff%2F2015%2F296%2F2%2F8%2Fturn_on_the_lights_by_drameloch-d9e2jh6.gif&hash=2df16745f991b146358a5ebb6b986b20)

Damn, you guys are really not going down without a fight, are you?

But just you wait. I still have a final card up my sleeve heh heh!

Quote
By the way remember to say that your works is open-sourced or not, im going to grab "The Mermaid" theplottwist to see if i can learn something if you dont mind.

Feel free to do whatever you please with it!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 23, 2015, 06:54:40 AM
I can see that i bring a butterknife in a sword fight XD, well i dont think i cant match all that good sprites but here is another work:
 "Turn on The lights"  (This perhaps its going to be in a project so it cant be used)
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYOxUna8.gif&hash=21427d2a40bdc5b4225ab74b1ffe74de)      (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig06.deviantart.net%2F5a67%2Ff%2F2015%2F296%2F2%2F8%2Fturn_on_the_lights_by_drameloch-d9e2jh6.gif&hash=2df16745f991b146358a5ebb6b986b20)

By the way remember to say that your works is open-sourced or not, im going to grab "The Mermaid" theplottwist to see if i can learn something if you dont mind.

Totally rockin' the animation there, Jop. :D
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 23, 2015, 09:07:29 AM
My last entry - Limestone Dragon

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151024C%2Fezimba15362426449704.gif&hash=2e6c19943a387d9d48ced3dd59301eb6)   (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151024C%2Fezimba15362492510004.gif&hash=45031a597ef984e44fcda2920e9a8fd5)

It's supposed to be a multi-candle holder where you can destroy each flame individually.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: AuraTeam on October 23, 2015, 09:10:18 AM
Here's mine,
 i know i'm gonna lose xD but i will FIGHT!
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1uDTGTp.png&hash=386f6630e77f57273d01dc14fe67bcce)
-Raghav AT
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: AuraTeam on October 23, 2015, 09:15:55 AM
woops , i don't know why but mine one having low resolution

and theplottwist your Limestone Dragon is looking damn pretty
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 23, 2015, 02:35:49 PM
I figure a sneaky peeky is in order.
(https://imgur.com/LHhmT9P.png)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 23, 2015, 10:15:33 PM
I've added all entries except of D9's sneak peek.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 23, 2015, 10:59:12 PM
I figure a sneaky peeky is in order.
(https://imgur.com/LHhmT9P.png)

This sneak shivers me timbers.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: AuraTeam on October 24, 2015, 01:51:14 AM
please update my skeleton candle to "Hanging Light Man"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Flw0VzYd.gif&hash=1e328f08acbd252bb9114ba5b4e27401)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: ProjectDread on October 24, 2015, 06:21:04 AM
So many awesome ideas in here, I'd love to see these in a game!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 24, 2015, 08:39:37 AM
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FFINALGAR1x_zpswhdbo5ug.gif&hash=2948422f3b5ab30c22f14b29581c81ce) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/FINALGAR1x_zpswhdbo5ug.gif.html)(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FFINALGAR2x_zpsgzq3uxkp.gif&hash=dd89d7bd0961bc2b8e1f1f024a376d18) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/FINALGAR2x_zpsgzq3uxkp.gif.html)
''Gargoyle's cauldron''

Hopefully my last entry to compete with the masterpieces already posted here.  ;D
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 24, 2015, 06:09:40 PM
Bloo will have a HARD TIME to judge this heh
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jop on October 24, 2015, 06:37:24 PM
@Donoffrio Thanks

This is the last, my Greatest 4:

"legends"
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4dzpLc4.gif&hash=0319c7c2bcf2a1224add78885142e351)  (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpaVAMm3.gif&hash=97da28ed28a0240238693b2cb952ecf9)

They have colors of powers they use in the game.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on October 24, 2015, 07:09:40 PM
Awesome stuff guys, has anyone been updating The Bestiary?

I just recently been able to lurk around back on the Dungeon...
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 24, 2015, 09:30:42 PM
@darkmanx: I don't think so, but the contests were in hiatus when you left so if there are any additions, they're gonna be few.

@plottwist: yeah. Bloo's gonna get a headache. haha.

Updated everything as of this point.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on October 25, 2015, 01:50:36 AM
You guys aren't helping. ;-;
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on October 25, 2015, 03:38:02 PM
I'll judge too.  As much as I'd like to do more spriting, I'm struggling to actually do it.  If I'm not busy with work or homework (or family! :-D), I'm too exhausted or brain dead from work and homework.  I like it, but it's not enough of a stress relief for me just yet.

I'll volunteer to judge!  I think I might enjoy it almost as much as the one time I actually participated! ;-)
But seriously, when we do have them, I really enjoy these contests on all accounts...participating, judging, or just seeing all the freakin'-awesome stuff people make!  And if classes settle down or I get a break, or if I just have a really good idea, I do plan to participate again.  For now though, I'll judge. :-)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 26, 2015, 01:33:31 AM
Thanks for volunteering, theANdROId.

I've also asked Jorge to help out but I'm still waiting if he agrees or not due to Halloween weekend being a very busy time for him.  ;)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 26, 2015, 02:54:21 AM
Glad to hear it, theANdROId. XD Competition's getting tougher and tougher. lol
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jatin AT on October 26, 2015, 03:35:25 AM
This is my entry "Snake Candle".I knew that it is not so good but this is the only thing I have to post But I will post my next candle very soon..
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151026C%2Fezimba19589485938000.gif&hash=8fa65a0d8f273b1a6f7d8445bc56bb6a)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: AuraTeam on October 26, 2015, 04:12:34 AM
My Next entry - ''Dragon's Breath''
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvmsKTAg.png&hash=d156af9b82ac34c2fd825b513057ff93)
i can't animate its fire xD
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 26, 2015, 04:59:10 AM
Damn ...looking good there guys ;D
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jatin AT on October 26, 2015, 06:20:22 AM
This is my second and last entry - "Skull Lantern".
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ezimba.com%2Fwork%2F151027C%2Fezimba19589451018300.png&hash=c32528ce813c11c646b9fafb29376d30)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 26, 2015, 09:27:37 AM
I'm happy seeing that a theme I proposed way back has this many entries :)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 27, 2015, 02:03:07 AM
I'm also happy that a lot of people are joining in.

Just a reminder: The deadline for contest entries is on October 28th (11:59 PM PST).
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 27, 2015, 05:29:20 AM
Since the deadline's about two days away, I might as well edit my first entry a bit since it feels somewhat lacking in the animation department.

Wouldn't want to make it any harder for the judges.  :rollseyes: lol I kid.

EDIT:(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FStatueanimation_zpskjdjtuh0.gif&hash=5effd2a982c8bfe768e8fcd961d43b09) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/Statueanimation_zpskjdjtuh0.gif.html) (https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1217.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd381%2FDonoffrio%2FStatueanimationx2_zps7fegrcgc.gif&hash=0424b6c72ae2fdb23518afbccef57552) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/Donoffrio/media/Statueanimationx2_zps7fegrcgc.gif.html)

Added a pedestal to the statue, since most statues have em.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 27, 2015, 03:28:16 PM
(https://imgur.com/Y1VDGZe.gif)

Entering this as it is, because I don't think I'll be able to complete the original plan (which was a very large representation of the Sephirothic Tree with boss characters representing each branch) before the deadline.

Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on October 27, 2015, 04:56:01 PM
(https://imgur.com/Y1VDGZe.gif)

Entering this as it is, because I don't think I'll be able to complete the original plan (which was a very large representation of the Sephirothic Tree with boss characters representing each branch) before the deadline.

"Oh look at me, I'm mistah ultra-fluid-flameballs-of-doom bow before my flameballs-of-doom"

Impressive, even if unfinished. I'm drooling all over those flames. I'll be studying them carefully.

I really wish you'll finish this someday.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 27, 2015, 06:30:01 PM
Actually, the original-original plan was a Fullmetal Alchemist-esque Gate, still inscribed with the Sephirothic Tree (but with the boss/character torches protruding from it), which could in-game serve as the gateway to Dracula's Chaos dimension, by extinguishing each flame by slaying the corresponding boss.

You're not the only one who hopes I get time to finish it.

Quote from: Shiroi Kumouri
@plottwist: yeah. Bloo's gonna get a headache. haha.

A searing headache?
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on October 27, 2015, 08:09:19 PM
A searing headache?

Wha wha wha!!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 27, 2015, 08:42:50 PM
Leave it to Drac9 to smear the contest thread with his puns..again.

lol
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on October 27, 2015, 08:51:30 PM
do i have to get the simon belmont face

because i will get the simon belmont face
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 28, 2015, 01:39:59 AM
(https://imgur.com/Y1VDGZe.gif)

I'm just calling this one as Flameballs of Doom thanks to plot's response. If you want to change the name, post a reply here.



LESS THAN 24 HOURS LEFT!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: AuraTeam on October 28, 2015, 08:01:48 AM
I want to ask that the deadline of submission is ended or not :)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on October 28, 2015, 01:39:19 PM
Quote
A searing headache?

Lam just go die

plz
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on October 28, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
I'll judge this, but will be late to do so.
Halloween's a busy time for me.  Plus, my dad is visiting from S.America so that's taking up my time as well.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 29, 2015, 02:11:34 AM
@AuraTeam: The deadline for entering this contest has ended (please look at the time stamp of the message). Please vote for your favorite sprite and wait for the final judgment of the judges.

Jorge: It's ok. We can all wait. :)
Cool! Enjoy your time with your dad.

The score tally will be in a later post when all the judging is done.

As for the next contest, please wait until further notice. Use this November as a break.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on October 29, 2015, 07:11:27 AM
Silly question but, is it okay if I vote my own entries? Lol
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on October 29, 2015, 01:40:34 PM
Silly question but, is it okay if I vote my own entries? Lol

Because I haven't before.

Also, my time has come.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on October 29, 2015, 07:30:12 PM
Do we want to save all our judging somewhere and post them all at once, or just post as we get 'em done?
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on October 30, 2015, 12:40:54 AM
Silly question but, is it okay if I vote my own entries? Lol

hehe. Yes.

Do we want to save all our judging somewhere and post them all at once, or just post as we get 'em done?

When you are done, please post them.  :)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 06, 2015, 01:24:51 AM
The poll's results are as follows:
1st theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon"
2nd Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom" and Donoffrio's ''Save Statue of Death''

We are now waiting for the judges to post their top 3.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on November 07, 2015, 09:00:46 AM
Apologies for the delay.  Though I did have things going on this week, none of it truly kept me from writing my judgments...I just plum forgot. :-/  Sorry!  Here they are though:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


First Place:
Drac 9 -- Searing Headache
- I love this!  I think this idea goes right along with the creepy yet kooky world of Castlevania.  I can picture it in a CV game, (through it seems like it’d be the kind of thing you’d find once in the game :-/ sadly)  I can imagine it crumbling when whipped though and I think it would look great lining the halls of an underground caverns area.  Great job!

Second Place:
Theplottwist -- The Mermaid
- Fantastic work!  Of your entries, I think I like this one the best.  Compared to the other two, it seems more likely that this one would be used throughout a CV game, perhaps as the torch you’d whip to find upgrades or spells.

Third Place:
AuraTeam -- Hanging Light Man
- I like this entry a lot, and the best out of your entries.  It’s simple, but I think that’s what I like about it.  I can easily imagine this hanging every few inches along the walls of a CV game, along with the “exploding” bones that usually accompanies the death of skeleton enemies.  The animation seems good too.



Other thoughts:
Drac9:
Flameballs of Doom
- This looks fantastic!  The design on the wings looks very much like stone and the detail to the rest of you have is pretty intricate.  Obviously it’s missing something (since you didn’t get to finish it) but some sort of base would have made it look a little more complete.  Still, it’s awesome, and I hope you can (and do!) finish it!


Jop:
Pumpkin Liberty
- This is both cool and hilarious!  (Hilarious because I think the whole idea of Pumpkin is hilarious, but I love him!)  I think the head looks really great, though the flame and body look a little odd.  I don’t recall there being much detail to Pumpkin’s body, which may what seems strange.  The flame is animated nicely, but its shape seems odd due to the small size.  Well done overall though!

Turn on the Lights
- This is cute!  Based on the animation I imagine it wouldn’t be destroyable, but it would still be neat, whether you can interact with it or it’s merely for aesthetics!

Legends
- I really like this idea!  It looks like some sort of centerpiece (like the bloody fountain in Olrox’s Quarters in SotN).  Unfortunately, I find it really hard to distinguish the characteristics of each “legend”.  I don’t know if it’s the size, or color scheme, or complexity of your idea.  Still, I think the idea itself is amazing!  You should use it somewhere.


Donoffrio
Save Statue of Death
- Nice!  I actually didn’t realize that the wings were different until I looked closer to judge it!  Great detail on the wings, and I like the stones around the base as well.  I’m certainly no expert, but she does seem a bit too “shiny” though.

Gargoyle’s Cauldron
- Great job!  Whether or not it was intended, this also looks like a save statue.  The animation of the flame is nice, though I still feel as if the statue is a little shiny.  The patches of light look good, but seem too bright or something.  Still, both pieces you submitted are awesome!


Theplottwist
Flaming Horse
- Neat!  The animation on this looks great!  Personally, I have a hard time picturing this in a CV game, but it’s still well made.

Limestone Dragon
- The lighting on this piece looks incredible!  Very well made!


AuraTeam
Dragon’s Breath
- A well done piece, but it makes me wish it were a little bigger.  It looks great, but I think a larger column would make this piece look better.


Jatin AT
Snake Candle
- This is a nice piece, but I think it could use a little more attention with a few things.  The clasp-like bottom makes this entry look more like it should be some sort of chandelier, hanging from the ceiling.  That would be awesome, but if that’s the intent I think it should have been flipped – but flipped or not is no biggie.  The snakes are a little hard to distinguish, but not bad.  They look like cobras…maybe try to make their hoods a little larger/wider.  The flame animation also seems abrupt in the way it “jumps” back to a large flame.  I think this is a fantastic start, but still needs some minor edits!  Good job!

Skull Lantern
- Your lantern is very well done, but to me it doesn’t look like it would fit in the CV universe.  The loops should meet differently if this lantern is hanging somewhere, but otherwise this is a nice piece!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on November 07, 2015, 05:35:31 PM
1st place: Donoffrio's "Save Statue of Death"

The lighting and hue shifting in this peice is really nice. The colors stand out, making it easy to tell it's different. And it would defenitely work well as a trap. The overall concept is really neat. There isn't much more to say about it other than dragging on about what I already said.

2nd place: theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon"

I really love the way this looks. It's very creative. The way the lighting affects the dragon is a nice touch, especially with it being multiple fires. It does look a little odd on the proportions though.

3rd place: Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom"

This looks like it would be amazing. As large as it is already, it would be really nice to see. Again, the lighting looks really cool, especially on the inside of the wings. It also looks a little creapy. Like you'd expect it to move. The only reason it didn't place higher is because it's unfinished.

Other thoughts:

Dracula9's "Searing Headache"

It's funny. And it looks pretty nice. Some animation would be cool.

Jop's "Pumpkin Liberty"

This one just looks really... weird.

Jop's "Turn on the Lights"

Heheh. It's cute, and the concept is nice. The way you shaded it makes it look really flat.

Jop's "Legends"

It looks very cluttered. The details are impossible to make out.

Donoffrio's ''Gargoyle's Cauldron''

I like it, but it seems lacking in color.

theplottwist's "Flaming Horse"

Not much wrong with this one, but it doesn't seem very creative.

theplottwist's "The Mermaid"

Same issues as with the horse.

AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"

It looks very similiar to Jop's skeleton entry. It also looks very uninspired.

AuraTeam's ''Dragon's Breath''

It looks a little flat, and I feel it uses too many colors.

Jatin AT's "Snake Candle"

The light doesnt affect the object at all, and it looks very odd. It could also use some more contrast between different colors.

Jatin AT's "Skull Lantern"

This looks like it was scribbled out in a couple of minutes. It also suffers from terrible pillowshading.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 08, 2015, 01:29:31 AM
Tally as of now (we're still waiting for Jorge):
                                                   Poll    theANdROId  Bloo
theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon"       4           0            2
Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom"        2           0            1
Donoffrio's ''Save Statue of Death''     2           0            4
Dracula9's "Searing Headache"          0           4            0
theplottwist's "The Mermaid"             0           2            0
AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"        0           1            0
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jop on November 09, 2015, 07:01:30 AM
hahaha im ok with the judge of Legends, i make it so fast didnt have time to fix a lot of thing and use a cheap way to make him looks like a statue:

XD
(click to show/hide)

Now about this
AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"

It looks very similiar to Jop's skeleton entry. It also looks very uninspired.

Well to make clear this AuraTeam and I where talking what to do in the contest in facebook and in the same time we show something similar so he talk to me when i post if it will be ok to show his work, for me it was okey since we have the same idea in the same time XD.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on November 10, 2015, 02:30:51 AM
Ooo..so thats whats its supposed to be.  :o
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on November 12, 2015, 07:47:15 AM
Are we still waiting on results?

I am updating everything.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on November 12, 2015, 03:49:09 PM
Jop -- Even colored (at least colored the way it is) it still seems a little confusing.  I don't know much about spriting yet, but I wonder if you could do something similar to the original coloring, but do a different monochrome-color-scheme for each legend?  I think the monochrome was fine except the whole image seemed to blend together...so maybe dark shades of gray for one, purple for another, etc.?  Again, I don't know, and this is all a post-judgment judgment that wasn't asked for so...sorry!  Just my two cents.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 12, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
Are we still waiting on results?

I am updating everything.

Yeah we are still waiting for Jorge.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on November 12, 2015, 07:11:15 PM
Yeah we are still waiting for Jorge.

By the way you are doing a good job of keeping the contest going. (In case no one ever mentioned it.)

By the way do you want to be the one to update the Bestiaries and such when I get busy? (Especially when I go back to class in January) It's literally just a copy and paste of page1 of the contest entries into one place(s)...

Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 12, 2015, 09:29:23 PM
Thanks. But I'm not making them a frequent as before.

Sure. I'll update the Bestiaries.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on November 12, 2015, 10:08:16 PM
Yeah, Shiroi, you really are the bestiary at managing these things.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theplottwist on November 12, 2015, 10:16:48 PM
Yeah, Shiroi, you really are the bestiary at managing these things.

I wonder where does Drac9 keeps his little "Handbook Of The Quick Jokes About Everything".
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: VladCT on November 13, 2015, 12:48:26 AM
I wonder where does Drac9 keeps his little "Handbook Of The Quick Jokes About Everything".
Picture of the actual Dracula9 IRL:
(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette2.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fundertale%2Fimages%2F8%2F8c%2FSans_sprite.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20151025093811&hash=8fa53b232c59f6aa8d4fc193fc50e92f)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on November 13, 2015, 04:29:31 AM
Thanks. But I'm not making them a frequent as before.

Sure. I'll update the Bestiaries.

Cool, thanks. I think everything is updated at this point, minus the October sprite contest.

Let me know if I missed any contests because I know that there were a couple of months nothing was going on...
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Dracula9 on November 13, 2015, 05:22:41 AM
Can we not do this? I have a ton of work to do...


(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette3.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fundertale%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fcd%2FSansnorm.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20151028113412&hash=2a9fe2d6f59589253590284ca130c60b)A SKELE-TON(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette3.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fundertale%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fcd%2FSansnorm.png%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20151028113412&hash=2a9fe2d6f59589253590284ca130c60b)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on November 13, 2015, 02:22:21 PM
He looks a little bonier than that.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on November 13, 2015, 09:57:46 PM
X-D Man I love his character!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jop on November 21, 2015, 07:00:47 AM
Ooo..so thats whats its supposed to be.  :o

Lazy of me XD.

Jop -- Even colored (at least colored the way it is) it still seems a little confusing.  I don't know much about spriting yet, but I wonder if you could do something similar to the original coloring, but do a different monochrome-color-scheme for each legend?  I think the monochrome was fine except the whole image seemed to blend together...so maybe dark shades of gray for one, purple for another, etc.?  Again, I don't know, and this is all a post-judgment judgment that wasn't asked for so...sorry!  Just my two cents.

Well yes perhaps that will help a lot, well just to see separated the characters:

(https://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7mXQFwd.png&hash=2660f1646cc00a8ede2826f4c221bcc4)
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: theANdROId on November 21, 2015, 07:47:22 AM
It is quite fantastic!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on November 21, 2015, 09:31:15 AM
Finally adding my picks!

"Save Statue of Death" is my pick for No.1.  Great job! Love the wings details.
Second pick is "Flameballs of Doom"
Third pick is "Limestone Dragon".

I really wanted to pick the Mermaid for its purple lighting, but the five candles of the limestone dragon beat me to it.

Great job on getting the lighting effects down, all of you guys.

I really don't have much critiquing to say as all of these entries are really great work. 
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Las on November 21, 2015, 03:39:03 PM
Yeah i have to have to say..their were many awesome concept designs!And i agree the lighting you guys had on some of these awesome candle designs seemed damn near flawless too. Awesome job guys!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on November 23, 2015, 05:50:18 PM
So who all won what?
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on November 24, 2015, 01:39:30 AM
Final Tally:
                                                   Poll    theANdROId  Bloo   Jorge  Total
theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon"       4           0            2        1      =7    2nd Place
Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom"        2           0            1        2      =5    3rd Place
Donoffrio's ''Save Statue of Death''     2           0            4        4      =10   1st Place
Dracula9's "Searing Headache"          0           4            0        0      =4
theplottwist's "The Mermaid"             0           2            0        0      =2
AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"        0           1            0        0      =1

Congratulations to the winners! :)

@darkmanx: You may update the Bestiary if you want since the winners are already posted on the top post.
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: darkmanx_429 on November 25, 2015, 11:05:14 AM
Final Tally:
                                                   Poll    theANdROId  Bloo   Jorge  Total
theplottwist's "Limestone Dragon"       4           0            2        1      =7    2nd Place
Dracula9's "Flameballs of Doom"        2           0            1        2      =5    3rd Place
Donoffrio's ''Save Statue of Death''     2           0            4        4      =10   1st Place
Dracula9's "Searing Headache"          0           4            0        0      =4
theplottwist's "The Mermaid"             0           2            0        0      =2
AuraTeam's "Hanging Light Man"        0           1            0        0      =1

Congratulations to the winners! :)

@darkmanx: You may update the Bestiary if you want since the winners are already posted on the top post.

Appreciate it!
Title: Re: October 2015 Castlevania Dungeon Sprite Contest
Post by: Donoffrio on November 26, 2015, 07:51:37 AM
For real? :o Awesome

Everybody did a swell job! ;D