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Title: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: lorenzo on Thu 15/02/2018 20:12:14
EERIE


(https://i.imgur.com/e0EVVeN.png)
Images from: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Carceri d'invenzione.

Your job is to draw an eerie, scary background. It can be anything you want, as long as it gives you (and the viewer) goosebumps: a haunted house, a ghost-infested castle, an abandoned asylum, a foggy cemetery, a dark and seedy alley, a frightening attic, or a dreadful public toilet (those things can be scary, when not properly cleaned). Or something else entirely, providing that it is scary!

Deadline: 5th of March 2018

Voting:

Concept: your background should tell us something about the place you have depicted.
Playability: does it have clearly defined walkable areas, things to interact with, etc?
Artistic Execution: does the image convey the wanted atmosphere? What's the feeling of the place? Is it scary/eerie enough? Would you pass the night alone in it? (if the answer is "yes", it needs to be scarier)

Good luck!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Fri 16/02/2018 02:07:46
Anyone getting the vibe of maybe even an H.P. Lovecraftian location?

Anyway, best of luck to others.  (I'd take part in it, but I want to focus on my MAGS entry.)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Sat 17/02/2018 19:31:21
Sure, an eerie, half-sunken city (complete with non-Euclidean geometry and unimaginable monstrosities inside, naturally) would be a great location for a background!

Quote from: DBoyWheeler on Fri 16/02/2018 02:07:46
I'd take part in it, but I want to focus on my MAGS entry.
Well, the competition ends on the 5th of March, so maybe you'll be able to find time for both. ;) Good luck on your MAGS entry!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Wed 21/02/2018 00:50:15
Okay, I made a quick entry for this--my attempt at a Lovecraftian setting.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/25518359087_5697ca347a_o.jpg)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: TheFrighter on Wed 21/02/2018 06:24:39

Ehi, it's the Emerald City by night!(laugh)

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Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: morganw on Wed 21/02/2018 21:14:39
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/f659o451geojjf3/window.gif?raw=1)

Hopefully this qualifies for something...
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Thu 22/02/2018 09:04:14
DBoyWheeler: I love the contrast between the dark sky and the green city! I wouldn't want to find myself alone on that island at night (or even during the day (laugh)).

morganw: cool background, it looks ready for an adventure game! The black and white (with a splatter of red) is very atmospheric.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 25/02/2018 01:00:22
I made a sketch... not sure I'll do anything more to it though... might try and make it as a 3D model though. (laugh)
Spoiler

(https://i.imgur.com/LnWpZ1k.png)
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PS - Thanks for the inspiration morganw. ;)

EDIT: Uhm... does it even fit the theme?? I know I had fun doing it at least, but scary? Probably not... confusing and weird, most likely. (wtf)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Sun 25/02/2018 09:38:19
Interesting sketch Cassiebsg, that place is trippy! (laugh)

Quote from: Cassiebsg on Sun 25/02/2018 01:00:22
Uhm... does it even fit the theme?? I know I had fun doing it at least, but scary? Probably not...
I wouldn't say that it does necessarily have to be scary. It can be unsettling, eerie, unearthly... You can feel there's something wrong with the picture, even if it's not scary.
I hope that makes sense. :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Glenjamin on Tue 27/02/2018 18:31:15
Great topic, I was inspired from start to finish. (nod)

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/YuoQxg1.png[/imgzoom]

DBoyWheeler: I really like your concept and framing. Having a huge winding bridge lead to an isolated city seems like a great way to kick off an adventure.

morganw: This one makes me think in a lot of good ways. Lots of mystery... What are those three structures in the back I wonder.

Cassiebsg: The thought of this as a 3D model makes my head spin. Cant wait to see it if you decide to do it.  (laugh)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Cassiebsg on Tue 27/02/2018 18:40:37
I am doing it. (nod)
the basic model is done and it now just needs some detailing and texturing... and then figuring out how to light the scene. ;)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Gurok on Wed 28/02/2018 02:36:42
Yeesh, Glenjamin. That's very unsettling.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Wed 28/02/2018 10:07:37
Glenjamin: I'm glad you liked the theme! Your entry is very creepy, with many details you don't notice at first glance. The image tells quite a story... and it's probably not a pleasant tale! ;)

Cassiebsg: Can't wait to see your finished entry!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Matti on Wed 28/02/2018 12:11:25
Some eerie forest:

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/JwHLD5b.png[/imgzoom]

I wanted to do pure pixel art, but then I thought the fog would be a nice touch ;)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Thu 01/03/2018 08:52:13
That's a very atmospheric scene, Matti! I love the creatures lurking in the background, quite eerie.
And I agree, the fog is a nice touch!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Mandle on Thu 01/03/2018 22:50:46
Reminds me of the movie "The Mist"
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 03/03/2018 22:53:40
Guess it could use better scene lighting... but I suck at that... and don't feel like working on this any more.

(http://i.imgur.com/iChmAcz.png)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Mandle on Sun 04/03/2018 00:42:40
Cassie... it looks amazing! It's Mr. Escher's house!

And yeah, the lighting is a little flat so it's hard to see that the path goes off into the distance.

Maybe you could put some lamps/burning torches along the path to show it off a bit more? And a light or two in one of the buildings casting a warm glow outside through the doors/windows might work?
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Sun 04/03/2018 16:18:34
Great background Cassiebsg! Nice to see how the scene evolved from the initial sketch. I would love to see characters walking in it!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 04/03/2018 17:21:35
Thanks... :)
@Mandle, yes more detail and better lighting would make it tons better. But don't have the time and I'm not going to use it for a game, so...

@lorenzo: Sure...
Spoiler

Of course the character would need to be upside down after he walks behind the house. ;) But that required more than 5 min work. (roll)

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Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Sun 04/03/2018 21:37:34
Quote from: Cassiebsg on Sun 04/03/2018 17:21:35
Of course the character would need to be upside down after he walks behind the house. ;) But that required more than 5 min work. (roll)
That's pretty cool nonetheless! Thanks!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: horusr on Tue 06/03/2018 00:41:31
That is wonderful concept and I checked forums in March 6th unfortunately!

DBoyWheeler that's lovely. Reminds me of Adventure Time, I can even bet that bridge is the Dog from the cartoon. Wait... Is that a dinosaur getting out of it's egg on the moon?
morganw that gave me the feel of Hostage movie, that one with Bruce Willis in it.
Mattie sorry I can't see imgur links... :~(
Cassiebsg hi... I said "wow, is the up a floor too!"(second language activated)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie
Post by: lorenzo on Tue 06/03/2018 09:11:44
Time to vote!

Entries:


1. DBoyWheeler's Lovecraftian background!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/25518359087_5697ca347a_o.jpg)

2. morganw's unsettling black & white (& red) scene!
[imgzoom]https://www.dropbox.com/s/f659o451geojjf3/window.gif?raw=1[/imgzoom]

3. Glenjamin's creepy background!
[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/YuoQxg1.png[/imgzoom]

4. Matti's eerie forest!
[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/JwHLD5b.png[/imgzoom]

5. Cassiebsg's Escheresque scene!
(http://i.imgur.com/iChmAcz.png)

Voting categories:

Concept: your background should tell us something about the place you have depicted.
Playability: does it have clearly defined walkable areas, things to interact with, etc?
Artistic Execution: does the image convey the wanted atmosphere? What's the feeling of the place? Is it scary/eerie enough? Would you pass the night alone in it?

Voting ends on the 11th of March 2018.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: horusr on Tue 06/03/2018 11:49:20
May someone share non-imgur versions of Glenjamin's and Matti's works? I don't want to vote before seeing them :~(
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Tue 06/03/2018 14:47:23
Can you see mine? If so you seem to have a problem not with imgur, but with https imgur (just remove the s from the https):

3. Glenjamin's creepy background!
(http://i.imgur.com/YuoQxg1.png)

4. Matti's eerie forest!
(http://i.imgur.com/JwHLD5b.png)

Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: Blondbraid on Tue 06/03/2018 15:09:46
My votes are as following:
Concept: DBoyWheeler - I'm just a big Lovecraft fan!
Playability: Cassiebsg - I do like the perspective, lots of puzzles could be built around it.
Artistic Execution: Matti - It's beautiful.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: horusr on Tue 06/03/2018 18:12:20
Quote from: Cassiebsg on Tue 06/03/2018 14:47:23
Can you see mine? If so you seem to have a problem not with imgur, but with https imgur (just remove the s from the https):

Wow I can see it! Was it that easy to see them? Weird... Thanks a lot Cassiebsg.

Concept: morganw
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic Execution: Glenjamin(I even missed you had an entry, sorry)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: HanaIndiana on Wed 07/03/2018 00:51:42
Nicely done everyone!
Concept: Cassiebsg (mysterious and interesting to explore)
Playability: Glenjamin (lots of eerie things to interact with!)
Artistic Execution: Matti (really like the atmosphere in this)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: Riaise on Wed 07/03/2018 13:03:39
Concept: Glenjamin
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic Execution: Matti
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: Glenjamin on Fri 09/03/2018 15:07:42
Concept: morganw
Playability: Matti
Artistic Execution: Cassiebsg
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: morganw on Fri 09/03/2018 21:33:43
Concept: DBoyWheeler
Playability: Cassiebsg (and thank you for the encouragement)
Artistic Execution: Matti

Side note: I think Glenjamin's is the best combination of the three voting categories
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 10/03/2018 08:52:42
Concept: morganw
Playability: DBoyWheeler
Artistic Execution: Matti
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Sat 10/03/2018 12:09:04
Concept: Glenjamin (mainly for the creep factor)
Playability: Cassiebsg (many places to enter--maybe to chat with an NPC, or find an importan item)
Artistic Execution: Matti (it reminds me of that game "Limbo" for some reason; just feels like a forest in the realm of the dead--if that realm had forests)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: dactylopus on Sat 10/03/2018 17:21:28
Concept: morganw
Playability: Cassiebsg
Execution: Matti

Great work all around!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie (VOTING)
Post by: lorenzo on Mon 12/03/2018 09:14:20
RESULTS

On 1st place we have... Cassiebsg and Matti!
You both get this terrifying Nosferatu trophy!
(https://i.imgur.com/wPS9FGG.png)
(I hope he doesn't give you too many nightmares...)

On 2nd place we have... Glenjamin and morganw!
For you, this scary Frankenstein's monster!
(https://i.imgur.com/LGMd89Y.png)

On 3rd place we have... DBoyWheeler!
Here's a mummy for you!
(https://i.imgur.com/qC4vVbJ.png)

Thank you all for participating! :cheesy:
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Cassiebsg on Wed 14/03/2018 18:14:48
Oh cool! Thanks all! :-D
And congrats to the remaining participants. (nod)

Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Blondbraid on Wed 14/03/2018 21:30:47
Congratulations to all the winners! :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Matti on Wed 14/03/2018 22:40:44
Thanks, and congrats to all :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Thu 15/03/2018 13:25:59
Congrats to all.

As for my award... I guess that's a good way to "wrap up" this contest!

*dodges tomatoes*
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Eerie - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 15/03/2018 19:48:09
Okay I've had a chat with Matti and we agreed that I'll host the next comp. So give me a couple days to think of a decent theme and hopefully I'll start it over during the weekend. (nod)