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Creative Production => Competitions & Activities => Topic started by: gypsysnail on Fri 09/02/2007 17:05:26

Title: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22 The winner is....
Post by: gypsysnail on Fri 09/02/2007 17:05:26
"A lot of rust...." there are many places that have gone rusty over the years and everywhere in the world. Use your imagination! ;) You are inspired by the beauty of the ageing building or piece of rusted object in a place.

Guidelines: Limit of colours - unlimited, not too fussed as long as it can work in the AGS editor, though the size should be kept to a maximum resolution 800x600. Matching the story above, the background could be by the sea, in the country, in the woods, in a paddock, in the city, ANYWHERE as long as it contains some form of rusty object or building that catches the eye and provides for an interesting area to explore.

Voting: Will start 23rd Feb at 00.00am and end the same day at 23.59pm on the AGS clock time at the top of the screen ;).

--- Cut and paste from previous competition posts ---
Voting categories

Idea - The underlying idea to the background. Doesn't
necessarily have to coincide perfectly with the theme of the
week, just strike you as interesting/amusing/inspiring; a place
you'd really enjoy visiting within a game.

Atmosphere - How well the image manages to evoke a certain feeling or mood.

Design - How well the elements in the image are designed,
such as landscapes, buildings, decorations, clouds, doorknobs,
etc.

Composition - How well the elements in the image work
together/are positioned in relation to each other.

Functionality - How well it would work when adding sprites, i
ncluding appropriate walking distances, a good angle for
character sprites, clever walkway solutions, easily understood
exits, etc.

Technique - How well the ideas are executed in form of
rendering.

Anyone is welcome to vote, and it would be great if all
participants could provide their own. You don't have to vote
in all categories, and if provide multiple names in a category,
then please be clear about which one is your pick.

--- end cut and paste ---
The trophy is below:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/rebelsnail/rusttrophy4bkgndcomp1.gif)

Good luck and enjoy! :)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: joelphilippage on Sat 10/02/2007 02:30:39
Ok. Here is my Background.
(http://lifsadventures.googlepages.com/rust.png)
I tried making it look as rusty as I could. I mostly concentrated on the sign but tried making everything look kind of tan for a rust feel.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: ShadeJackrabbit on Sat 10/02/2007 23:55:59
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6348/destructionny8.png)
Not sure if it looks much like it, but the whole thing is supposed to look rusted. I may touch it up a bit.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: nihilyst on Sun 11/02/2007 00:52:39
Okay, here's a short one, a bit out of perspective and rushed, though.

2x
(http://www.gwebspace.de/hassu-irc/andere/old_fair.png)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: iSTVAN on Sun 11/02/2007 01:06:36
I bit messy, nihilyst, but it creates a really effective atmosphere and I like your colour choice and I suppose it is meant to be rusty. Nice scene! I'm always happy when I see pixel art in the backyard blitz challenges.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: ShadeJackrabbit on Sun 11/02/2007 17:29:10
Good work! Reminds me of Monkey Island...
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Sun 11/02/2007 20:46:26
Ok, nothing special really. The purpose wasnt anything else then practice some color/light composition and not making a "cartoon" one, so I just made a quick scene in googlesketchup with basic shapes and loaded in to photoshop for coloring and details(if you can call it that :) ).

The door are rusty if its hard to spot :)
Sketchy:
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3710/rustep8.png) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: gypsysnail on Mon 12/02/2007 02:25:11
Oooh excellent entries everyone! It seems everyone has different ideas of rusty places :D. The dark places are intriguing! And its ok to do light places too with rusty objects too ;). Im looking fwd to seeing more entries :) keep'em coming!
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: raddicks on Mon 12/02/2007 23:11:45
my entry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/raddicks/factoryfinall-1.png)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Art_Sempai on Tue 20/02/2007 02:58:25
(http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/4258/agsroomgt8.png)
I'm new here and would like to enter...before time is up.
Hmm..need to go write an introduction. ^_^'
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: nulluser on Tue 20/02/2007 12:36:10
Quote from: zyndikate on Sun 11/02/2007 20:46:26
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3710/rustep8.png) (http://imageshack.us)
All the entries are great, but I love this one in particular. The seedy underworld of Latin America, or like the book Brighton Rock.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Buckethead on Tue 20/02/2007 13:56:53
Here's my entry:

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9184/pffsv5.png)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: ShadeJackrabbit on Tue 20/02/2007 21:18:25
I lose.  :( You guys are too good. But that won't stop me from trying! :)
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: José Luiz on Wed 21/02/2007 17:11:46
Here's my entry:

(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5015/bg14cst9.png)
320x144, 2629 colors

Palais Jaune was built in 1857 by Ferdinand de Sourmency, Duke ok Ackæ. When the last duke died, in 1923, it became a public building attached to the City Hall.
In the 50's, strange things started happening. Some people wanted to put the building down, but, as a historical place, nothing could be done. So, Mayor Jacques Anvillain decided to close it totally and let time make its part.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Stupot on Wed 21/02/2007 20:48:48
Here's my bash.

(http://uk.geocities.com/stupot_y2k@btinternet.com/images/cell.jpg)

Some great entries in this one.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: gypsysnail on Fri 23/02/2007 00:31:18
Hello everyone! WOW I am staggered by all the entries. All of you have really put in the effort and each one looks so beautiful! It will be very hard to vote which ones I'm sure! ;) Ok the voting can begin now!! It will end tonight at the very last minute of the last hour :) but if you guys need an extension in voting, or there aren't enough votes or whatever, let me know here and I will extend :). I am going away for the weekend for a reunion but I should still have access to the web where I will be at. Once again, well done guys! Your rust concepts in the images really are breathtaking.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Fri 23/02/2007 03:30:42
Idea - nihilyst
Atmosphere - Mr. Buckéthead
Design - raddicks
Composition - nihilyst
Functionality -  nihilyst
Technique -  nihilyst
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Venus on Fri 23/02/2007 08:43:39
Idea - nihilyst
Atmosphere - zyndikate
Design - raddicks
Composition - raddicks
Functionality - nihilyst
Technique - zyndikate
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: nulluser on Fri 23/02/2007 09:39:57
Idea - zyndikate
Atmosphere - zyndikate
Design - raddicks
Composition - nihilyst
Functionality - nihilyst
Technique - zyndikate
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: gypsysnail on Fri 23/02/2007 10:37:39
Idea - stupot
Atmosphere - Mr Buckethead
Design - raddicks
Composition - nihilyst
Functionality - stupot
Technique - nihilyst
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: Stupot on Fri 23/02/2007 12:36:51
Idea - Zyndikate
Atmosphere - Raddicks
Design - Raddicks
Composition - Mr. Buckethead
Functionality - Nihilyst
Technique - Nihilyst
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22
Post by: gypsysnail on Sat 24/02/2007 12:09:33
Hello all :)
The competition has ended and everyone did very well!
After counting the votes
nihilyst - 12
mr buckethead - 3
raddicks - 7
zyndikate - 6
stupot - 2

The winner is nihilyst with 12 votes!!! Congratulations and here is your trophy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/rebelsnail/rusttrophy4bkgndcomp1.gif)

You can start the competition whenever you like, we will look fwd to what the theme will be :).
Thank you again everyone for such great works, they inspired many of us I'm sure! Me included :).
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22 The winner is....
Post by: nihilyst on Sat 24/02/2007 12:12:37
Wow, thanks. A new competition will be up soon. There were some cool backgrounds this time.
Title: Re: Background-blitz Feb 9 - Feb 22 The winner is....
Post by: Buckethead on Sat 24/02/2007 12:41:45
I some how knew you would win. From the moment I saw your BG, I just knew it!  :P But I had 3 votes!  :D There is still hope!  :)

Congratz Nihilyst!! I'm gonna give it another shot in your compitition I think, if I have the time.