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Title: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (Winners announced!)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 18/03/2018 17:16:25
URBAN

(http://acsboston2015.cenmag.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/urbangrime-1024x576.jpg)(https://hdwallsource.com/img/2014/8/urban-31139-31871-hd-wallpapers.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/32/1c/f1/321cf1406ccf79fdb48450983c0012cb--photography-photos-streets-photography.jpg)(http://www.urban-elements.dk/media/397525/slider_bellitalia_ereclea-bench_02.jpg)
Source: Google images

Draw Make a BG with a urban setting! Past, present or future; being it a street, alley, square... you decide!


Deadline: 15th of April 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) Sorry, I had just copy/pasted this from you, as you could probably guess... :-[ (roll)

Now start working.
(nod)

Time to vote!!!! You can see a summary of all entries here: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=55889.msg636584531#msg636584531

See the WINNERS here: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=55889.msg636585154#msg636585154
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Sun 18/03/2018 18:40:41
I'm in... here's my entry:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/39073819830_13640721d9_o.png)

I decided to draw a park, with the main city just across the street.

What can I say?  Simplicity counts!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 18/03/2018 19:02:02
Wow, nice touch DBoyWheeler, simple but effective. (nod)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN
Post by: lorenzo on Sun 18/03/2018 19:23:41
Great theme, Cassie!
But you should probably change the description after "Artistic Execution". ;)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Fri 30/03/2018 10:07:37
So, anybody else working on an entry? :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: lorenzo on Fri 30/03/2018 12:45:03
I have a few ideas for a background and made some sketches.

Unfortunately, I have been a bit busy lately and didn't have much time to draw. I'll have to wait next week to start working on it properly.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Blondbraid on Thu 05/04/2018 10:09:39
(https://img00.deviantart.net/fcb3/i/2018/095/0/b/medieval_street_by_blondbraid-dc7y4hr.png)
Part of a medieval town.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 05/04/2018 16:15:45
Cool! We have a competition now. (nod)
I like the claustrophobic feel of it.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: selmiak on Thu 05/04/2018 17:31:03
(https://i.imgur.com/6nHsEAg.jpg)

just a quick blender photoshop image...
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: lorenzo on Sat 14/04/2018 09:44:47
Here's my entry:

(https://i.imgur.com/NoRRed7.png)

I wanted to add a few more details, but I started working on it a bit late.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 14/04/2018 17:20:01
Oh, this looks great! very atmospheric. (nod)
I'm not sure if I want to get in that alley though. 8-0

Uhm... maybe I should start working on trophies. (roll)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 15/04/2018 20:29:49
Just a quick reminder, for the eventually late comers. Remember this is the last day. Tomorrow when I come home I'll open voting, so if you're working on an entry make sure to post it before I open vote (even if it's technically already the 16th by then).
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: VampireWombat on Sun 15/04/2018 20:34:55
[imgzoom]http://i63.tinypic.com/2eg79qr.jpg[/imgzoom]

And here's my entry. Could use some details and other refinements, but since I just started it yesterday morning...
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (open until 15th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Mon 16/04/2018 22:05:35
Entries are now close and it's time to vote! :-D

DBoyWheeler
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/39073819830_13640721d9_o.png)

Blondbraid
(https://img00.deviantart.net/fcb3/i/2018/095/0/b/medieval_street_by_blondbraid-dc7y4hr.png)

selmiak
(https://i.imgur.com/6nHsEAg.jpg)

lorenzo
(https://i.imgur.com/NoRRed7.png)

VampireWombat
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2eg79qr.jpg)

Vote for your favorite:
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?

Voting is open until the 23th April. :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: Gurok on Tue 17/04/2018 01:23:15
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: Lorenzo
Artistic Execution: Lorenzo
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: VampireWombat on Thu 19/04/2018 13:25:53
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: lorenzo
Artistic Execution: selmiak
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: selmiak on Thu 19/04/2018 14:13:51
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: DBoyWheeler
Artistic Execution: lorenzo
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: Riaise on Thu 19/04/2018 19:54:27
Concept: selmiak - looking outwards from the back alley, rather than into it, is an interesting idea and the mistiness adds an air of mystery to the place.
Playability: lorenzo - plenty of walkable area and lots of doorways to explore!
Artistic Execution: Blondbraid - great atmosphere, I get the feeling that the place would be bustling during the day, but is quite gloomy when it gets dark.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: morganw on Thu 19/04/2018 20:31:12
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: VampireWombat
Artistic Execution: lorenzo
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Fri 20/04/2018 00:17:30
My votes, and why.
Concept: Selmiak (yeah, just shouts out the "mean streets" theme).
Playability: Blondbraid (probably getting a puzzle-solving item from the wagon, and maybe even going down the well to find some secrets).
Artistic Execution: Lorenzo (it was a hard choice between him and selmiak; but I think his was a wee bit better).
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: selmiak on Fri 20/04/2018 07:56:25
Quote from: Riaise on Thu 19/04/2018 19:54:27
Concept: selmiak - looking outwards from the back alley, rather than into it, is an interesting idea and the mistiness adds an air of mystery to the place.

what do you mean, outwards from a back alley? This is a snapshot from out of my home, uhm, cardboard box... :P
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: lorenzo on Sat 21/04/2018 09:09:57
Concept: Blondbraid - I love the idea of setting the background in a medieval town!
Playability: VampireWombat - your background is ready to be used in an adventure game, with clear walkable areas and a library to explore!
Artistic Execution: selmiak - a very atmospheric image, it would fit well in a horror or detective game.

DBoyWheeler: a simple, but effective and clear background.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: Blondbraid on Sat 21/04/2018 11:01:31
Concept: Selmiak, I like how the low camera angle instills a sense of unease
Playability: lorenzo, I can really see the player walking from door to door interacting with stuff
Artistic Execution:lorenzo, because I like the colors and linework
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (VOTE until 23th of April)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sat 28/04/2018 13:08:04
Oops, forgot to announce the winners and add trophies.. :-[

But here it is... in 3rd place: selmiak
And you get this nice cooper trophy! (http://i.imgur.com/tBbU46b.png)


2nd place goes to... drums roll ... Blondbraid :)
Here is your finely polished silver trophy. (http://i.imgur.com/s3hyDoE.png)


And last but not least... or is it last but first? :-D lorenzo Congrats!
And you get this shinny golden trophy for your collection: (http://i.imgur.com/YSfGjLk.png)


Thank you all for your participation! Hope you can use the BGs in a current game or a future one. ;)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: URBAN (Winners announced!)
Post by: lorenzo on Mon 30/04/2018 23:06:43
Thank you!
I'll try to come up with a new theme soon!