Sprite Jam- Seasons (Nov. 20-30) WINNERS announced

[cat]

@SHH Um, why?

[Akatosh]

Hail Eris.

[Tuomas]

@SHH Um, why?

Because pepperthings are commonly done with more than one, actually I've never seen one made with only one. And at the same time, you come across one holed salt things every now and then. I think it's because spilling too much pepper doesn't ruin the food, but a lot of salt does.

[Trent R]

Ben, I actually had the same idea as you when I first saw this comp. Unfortunately my spriting (and most all art of mine) sucks.

I think it's because spilling too much pepper doesn't ruin the food, but a lot of salt does.

Agreed. Salt pours easier, whereas I actually have to shake the pepper.


~Trent

[cat]

That's interesting, because in Austria pepper shakers usually have only one hole while salt shakers have more of them. Don't know why, though.

[SSH]

That's interesting, because in Austria pepper shakers usually have only one hole while salt shakers have more of them. Don't know why, though.

OH noes, I started a religious debate! 

[Sylvr]

Sylvr, I spotted a mistake: the salt should be the one with a single hole.

:O not around here

[IndieBoy]

SSH what you talking about? The single hole, is the pepper in Scotland too... I think you are still in arguement mode Or someone fills your pepper and salt shakers wrong at home.

[pslim]

I just assumed that in Scotland they had one giant hole in the salt so it was easier to get it onto the food in massive quantities than shaking it through a bunch of pesky little holes. 

[SSH]

Apparently the definitive answer is: it varies

[OneDollar]

I looked out my window early last winter and saw this unhappy little chap...
1x3x

Later that day he was still there, but evidently the temperature had dropped a few more degrees...
1x3x

[Ghost]

Is that monkey holding a BANANAPHONE???

[OneDollar]

And I don't think it was getting very good reception

[pilferinloot]

Friends! Participants! Bored Forum Lurkers!

Yes! It is time to award the trophies (and alas the lack of time on my part means there are only three), so here they are:

The Golden Pillar of Seasons goes to
Pslim, because the idea of making Autumn emo was an unexpected but excellent fit, especially since this autumn here has been so cold and well, depressing. The main reason I liked this entry was because of the colours and pose, its got the orange and green of anything typically autumn, but the colours are done in a way so that the character still comes across as emo, and not a depressed festival-goer.  Or maybe it's a bit of both. Either way, I liked the different approach to the season.


The Silver Pillar goes to
Ghost, these sprites felt like they came fresh out of a game and represented their seasons quite well.  What worked for me here was their expressions. Autumn appears very down-to-earth and he is a farmer, both things that speak of traditional autum-ness. Winter on the other hand is mysterious, maybe to the point of being mischevous, and she looks like a sorceress. Brings to mind sudden winter storms that stop as soon as they start. Overall a great entry, would love to see what spring and summer look like.


And the Bronze Pillar (I applaud all those who have read this whole post so far)goes to
Ben304. I had to do it.  I don't think I need to explain this one either, it was just that funny.


For all you other punsters, whether it's a joke entry or not, do it anyway. Somebody will find it funny if not all of us, and it's worth a laugh.

Thanks to all participants for making this a great competition, take it away Pslim!

[Ghost]

Sweet Jam, and congratulations to everyone! And thanks for the stylish trophy too!

[pslim]

Yeah I don't feel worthy at all of these awesome trophies but thanks pilfer! 

It sort of makes me feel like following my instincts isn't such an awful idea after all. 

Totally awesome entries everybody and it's great to see so many in one jam.