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Title: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Tue 02/08/2011 16:52:41
Topic: Misplaced in time

Something that has been misplaced in the wrong time/era/age. It could be a Super-laser-gun-tower on a castle, A catapult as a ship-turret or just something in the museum.
Be creative and crazy. :)

Voting: August 16

Restriction: AGS compatible.

Good Luck people!
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: 2dMatty on Wed 03/08/2011 14:46:14
cool topic :D Nice and open :) Can't wait to brainstorm an idea up for it :)
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: 2dMatty on Wed 10/08/2011 16:02:39
My entry :D

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/222/4/9/surgery_by_mattcoles-d462w26.jpg)

I decided on a modern/futuristic operating room which still uses a barbaric table and equipment for surgery.

I hope I'm not the only one entering this time around though!
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Fri 12/08/2011 12:18:55
Nice one Matty!

Don't be shy people. :)
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Creed Malay on Fri 12/08/2011 16:35:23
(http://oi56.tinypic.com/6fbdhe.jpg)

Mushroom clouds are hard to draw

got to rush out now, I might add more to this later, if that's allowed?
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: 2dMatty on Fri 12/08/2011 22:47:57
Oh thats really cool Creed Malay :P
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: gameboy on Sat 13/08/2011 20:01:19
A modern building in old town. Or are the old buildings the misplaced ones?

(http://www.upload.ee/image/1575768/vanalinn.PNG)

Could have added more detail, but I'm kinda lazy.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Creed Malay on Sat 13/08/2011 20:03:24
Nice old buildings! I love that style. Also, I find the shade of green that roof is inexplicably pleasing.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Tabata on Sun 14/08/2011 22:26:00
I really don't know, what bite me to put that in here
(maybe because of the theme and the possible story)?

So please don't search for perspective â€" you won't find,
but I think the idea behind it is to be recognizable  ::)

(http://www.bildermonster24.de/images/113_BB_misplaced_in_time.png)
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Misj' on Mon 15/08/2011 19:57:40
Quote from: zyndikate on Tue 02/08/2011 16:52:41Voting: August 16

Working on something...I need a couple more days to finish it though, so I'll have to beg for an extension.




ps. yes, I'm still alive...
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Mon 15/08/2011 21:39:37
Sure thing, Ill extend it for a couple of days.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Misj' on Thu 18/08/2011 23:01:39
The Damsel and the Dragon

Everybody knows the story about the brave knight who set out to slay to dragon that imprisoned the beautiful damsel...well...sort of...

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa412/misj1270/20110818-BB-Misj-DamselAndDragon.jpg)

I've been using the grace period long enough, so even though the piece isn't finished yet I'll submit so we don't have to wait any longer (plus my computer is being annoying again).

Particularly the rocks and water could use an extra rendering-pass, and I would have loved to add some more slimey-smelly-leafy stuff in the background as well to show how much time had passed since my damsel had arrived. Designing a full-body harness for a brave knight would have been fun, and I originally envisioned some claws for my dragon...but I like how the idea and main elements came together in this piece.

ps. Zyndikate, this was a great theme.
pps. everyone, great entries; and again sorry for the delay.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Thu 18/08/2011 23:46:03
Nice entries everyone! I'll keep the voting open for two days.

Here is the categories(copy and pasted from a previous comp):

Idea: Is it an original/creative interpretation of the theme?
Atmosphere: Is an interesting world created? - Does the scene evoke a feeling?
Design:  How well are the individual elements designed, from clouds to doorknobs?
Composition:  How well do the elements combine to create a pleasing whole, and lead the viewer to the points of interest?
Functionality: How well would it work as a background? Does it have clearly defined entries and walkable areas, as well as a good viewing angle? This also includes introductory shots of an area as long as a player character can be present in the scene.
Technique:How well is it rendered, within the chosen style? (in no way meaning the more elaborate, the better!)


[b]Idea[/b] -
[b]Atmosphere[/b] -
[b]Design[/b] -
[b]Composition[/b] -
[b]Functionality[/b] -
[b]Technique[/b] -
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16)
Post by: Misj' on Fri 19/08/2011 07:53:20
Idea - Creed Malay
Rockets in an old German(ish) village make perfect sense to me. And there is both some serenity and hostility in this idea that I like.
Atmosphere - Tabata
I liked that this piece played not only with the contrast of old and new but also warmth and light vs. cold and dark. And despite the simple style this injects a lot of character to the little house in the looming city.
Design - gameboy
The details in the stonework, the tree, and even that café/dining area are just great.
Composition - gameboy
There's some nice use of overlap without getting cluttered, important areas are nicely devided.
Functionality - 2d_Matty
I can see how this piece would work both as an in-game screen and in a cut-scene. Exit and walkable area are both well defined and some possible objects for interaction are clear
Technique - gameboy
As a 320x200 screen I think everything and more is in there. In just about all areas of the piece we can find something to look at without it being in your face.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Tabata on Sat 20/08/2011 00:30:51
Idea - Misj'
Atmosphere â€" Creed Malay
Design - Creed Malay
Composition - Misj'
Functionality - 2d_Matty
Technique - gameboy
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Sat 20/08/2011 22:51:27
I think we can do better then this, people. :)

Ill keep the voting open a little longer..
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Sam. on Sat 20/08/2011 23:18:49
Creed_malay in every category.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Cuiki on Sun 21/08/2011 00:04:19
More votes!

Idea - 2d_Matty
Atmosphere - Creed Malay
Design - Misj'
Composition - gameboy
Functionality - 2d_Matty
Technique - gameboy
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Wonkyth on Sun 21/08/2011 00:07:55
Idea - Misj'.
Atmosphere - Tabata.
Design - Creed Malay.
Composition - Creed Malay.
Functionality - gameboy.
Technique - Creed Malay.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: 2dMatty on Sun 21/08/2011 02:50:55
Idea - Creed Malay
Atmosphere - gameboy
Design - gameboy
Composition - Misj'
Functionality - gameboy
Technique - gameboy
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: voh on Sun 21/08/2011 12:23:23
Idea - Misj'
Atmosphere - Misj'
Design - Creed
Composition - gameboy
Functionality - 2d_matty
Technique - Misj'

:)
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Sun 21/08/2011 20:54:13
Thanks for voting guys!

I counted and the winner is Creed Malay

Congratulation! And thanks to everyone who participated!
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) VOTING
Post by: Misj' on Mon 22/08/2011 08:21:20
congrats Creed
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Fri 26/08/2011 15:42:37
Hi guys, Creed hasn't been online for a while and he didn't answer my PM. Maybe he's gone for vacation.

Should we let the runner up create the next BG blitz?
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Sam. on Fri 26/08/2011 16:33:50
Creed is at Mittens, so will probably be out of touch until then. If you are desperate for a new competition then I guess the runner up should start it...but Creed will be sad.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Daniel Thomas on Fri 26/08/2011 20:59:08
Ok, I didn't know that.. It seems today was the last day so he'll probably be home any day now.
I'll wait.
Title: Re: Background Blitz - Misplaced in time (Aug 02 - Aug 16) WINNER ANNOUNCED
Post by: Creed Malay on Mon 29/08/2011 23:44:19
 Whee, thanks everyone! And thanks for waiting for me to return from mittens :).
I literally just got home, will try to think of a theme now, if not, tomorrow morning.
This was a great surprise to come home to, thanks again everyone!