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Title: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Tue 18/04/2017 06:00:17
Underground

[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/6pg2ygb.png[/imgzoom]

For this competition, I want you do draw an underground scene - whether it's a cave, tunnel, subway, sewer, basement, or anything that can be considered under some sort of ground.


Deadline is 9th of May, 2017!

Voting system:
Concept: try to be creative and unique and tell us a visual story
Playability: remember to pay attention to walkable areas, possible hotspots and exit points
Artistic Execution: a little extra effort and polish makes a world of difference

Happy drawing!  :cheesy:
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Crimson Wizard on Tue 18/04/2017 11:46:56
I haven't participated in drawing activities for years, so I am in :).
(I wanted to draw a bridge, but noticed previous topic too late... so I might draw a bridge underground)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Tue 18/04/2017 16:16:17
Count me in!

Here's a quick yet (hopefully) good BG I made.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2850/33735214860_7a50619da8_o.png)

My BG is of a volcanic cavern, with crystals to serve as part of the plot in the game this BG might be in.  As for the weird grid-like lines in the magma, that was left over from a previous idea I had for the magma design that didn't quite turn out as well as I had hoped.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Cassiebsg on Tue 18/04/2017 18:22:48
Oh, cool topic!  (nod)
I think  it'll fit nicely into one of my games!  :-D
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Mon 01/05/2017 01:42:40
Man, I hope some more entries come in here.  So far I'm the only entrant.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Nixxon on Tue 02/05/2017 01:03:45
I'm working on something.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Blondbraid on Fri 05/05/2017 17:32:32
Here is my take on the theme, I was going for something Lovecraft-inspired:
(http://i.imgur.com/qW9ymQ1.png)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Cassiebsg on Fri 05/05/2017 17:45:47
Lovely :)

I'm working on something too.

EDIT: I'm going to consider this one done, as I need to work on my game now. :-D

It's part of an underground city. (nod)
(http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww258/Cassiebsg/Misc/UNDERGROUND3c1.png)
Textures by Eric Matyas.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Crimson Wizard on Fri 05/05/2017 20:08:21
Sorry, I wanted to participate, but now that's unlikely that I will.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Fri 05/05/2017 22:39:40
You still have a few more days, if you feel the urge!  :cheesy:
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: gameboy on Sun 07/05/2017 14:58:01
[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/dAYQsj2.png[/imgzoom]

It's a dive bar. Located in a basement, unlike all those other fancy schmancy above ground establishments.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Grundislav on Mon 08/05/2017 00:52:31
(http://i.imgur.com/RPmsg3f.png)

A mysterious glowing hole opens up in the New York City subway. What lies beyond?
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Stupot on Mon 08/05/2017 03:55:05
Nice entrues all round.
I'm loving the shiny reflection of the light on the platform and the wall tiles, Grundi.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: Nixxon on Wed 10/05/2017 00:09:07
Wow really cool entries this month.

I had to bum rush this out, would have loved a couple more hours but here goes.

An underground cave system inhabited by unsavory things. Climb the tree for refuge? I dunno....

(http://mechanicalbat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cavesystem4.png)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Wed 10/05/2017 06:45:49
Very cool to see a diverse range, both of styles and interpretations!

Time's up, so it's time to select your favourites in each category:

Concept.
Playability.
Artistic Execution.

Voting will end this Saturday, 13th of May!  :smiley:

Entries:


DBoyWheeler[imgzoom]https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2850/33735214860_7a50619da8_o.png[/imgzoom]
Blondbraid[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/qW9ymQ1.png[/imgzoom]
Cassiebsg[imgzoom]http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww258/Cassiebsg/Misc/UNDERGROUND3c1.png[/imgzoom]
gameboy[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/dAYQsj2.png[/imgzoom]
Grundislav[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/RPmsg3f.png[/imgzoom]
Nixxon[imgzoom]http://mechanicalbat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cavesystem4.png[/imgzoom]
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Grundislav on Wed 10/05/2017 06:52:56
Concept: Nixxon
Playability: gameboy
Artistic Execution: Nixxon

Nice entries everyone!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Nixxon on Wed 10/05/2017 07:17:22
I think I'm going to mirror Grundislav's sentiments.

Concept: Grundislav.
Playability: gameboy
Artistic execution: Grundislav

All intriguing this month. Well done everyone.
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: CaptainD on Wed 10/05/2017 08:43:16
Concept: Nixxon
Playability: Gameboy
Artistic Execution: Grundislav

Fantastic entries!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Danvzare on Wed 10/05/2017 12:05:51
Concept: Nixxon
Playability: gameboy
Artistic Execution: Grundislav
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Wed 10/05/2017 13:29:53
Concept: Blondbraid (kinda gives that underworld (i.e. realm of the dead) vibe).
Playability: gameboy (maybe an abandoned bar might have some items used for puzzle solving)
Artistic Execution: Nixxon (hands down--has almost the feel of a good Halloween cartoon, or like Ooga Booga Land from King's Quest 7)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Tabata on Wed 10/05/2017 19:54:44
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: Grundislav
Artistic Execution: Grundislav

I can imagine all of the bg's in a game - very good entries by all of the participants.  (nod)

To be able to decide I have chosen where I'd go first to explore and I'd sooo love to
enter that glowing hole in the New York City subway (it looks so realistic - nearly like a photo  :shocked: ) ...
... to reach the Lovecraft-inspired cave (already thinking of what might be the meaning of the statue and what is to come ...)   :cheesy:
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: blur on Thu 11/05/2017 19:44:52
con: gameboy
ply: gameboy
aex: Grundislav


Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Rocchinator on Thu 11/05/2017 20:26:11
This is really hard really good entries.

Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: Grundislav
Artistic Execution: Nixxon
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Blondbraid on Thu 11/05/2017 21:28:16
Concept: Nixxon - I like the swirly shapes!
Playability: gameboy
Artistic execution: gameboy - Nice pixel-art, and I like the colors!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Cassiebsg on Thu 11/05/2017 22:08:01
Concept: Nixxon
Playability: gameboy
Artistic Execution: Grundislav
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: dactylopus on Thu 11/05/2017 23:09:53
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: gameboy
Artistic Execution: Grundislav

Great job by all!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: gameboy on Sat 13/05/2017 10:13:29
Some great stuff this round.

Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: Grundislav
Artistic execution: Nixxon
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: Riaise on Sat 13/05/2017 16:16:28
Concept: Blondbraid
Playability: gameboy
Artistic Execution: Grundislav
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: selmiak on Sun 14/05/2017 08:05:18
Concept: blondbraid
Playability: Grundislav
Artistic Execution: Nixxon
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground VOTING - ENDS MAY 13
Post by: ThreeOhFour on Sun 14/05/2017 08:13:04
VERY close voting, yet again - but here are your results!

In third place, winner of the bronze miner's helmet, is Nixxon!

(http://i.imgur.com/HCLp0JW.png)

In second place, winner of the silver miner's helmet, is gameboy!

(http://i.imgur.com/5MhRRqz.png)

And finally, in first place, winner of the golden miner's helmet, is Grundislav!

(http://i.imgur.com/CfqIQ13.png)

Well done to all who completed your entries, and congratulations to our winners! :cheesy:
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: Cassiebsg on Sun 14/05/2017 08:22:58
Congrats on the winnings, Grundislav, gameboy and Nixxon!  (nod)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: Nixxon on Sun 14/05/2017 08:58:50
Wooo! I've never won anything. Wearing that with pride :D

Congrats guys!
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: Danvzare on Sun 14/05/2017 13:18:28
Congratulations you all. :-D
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: Grundislav on Sun 14/05/2017 15:43:57
Woo! I've never won a BG Blitz before!

Thanks to everyone who voted, congrats to the winners, and great job everyone who entered :)
Title: Re: BACKGROUND BLITZ: Underground - the results are in! :)
Post by: DBoyWheeler on Sun 14/05/2017 17:47:06
YAAAAAY!  Congrats to the three.