Post by: lorenzo on 08 Aug 2020, 08:58
Your job is to create a background that features a house. What kind of house? Any kind! A cosy chalet in the mountains, a tree-house, a modern home, a futuristic skyscraper, an ancient Roman domus, a haunted mansion, a mobile home, the inside of a small studio flat, a Victorian mansion, and so on.
Deadline: 29th August 2020.
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?
Good luck! :grin:
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Entries:
RESULTS:
1st place: Creamy and Mouth for war
2nd place: Jack
3rd place: Pogwizd
Post by: Jack on 08 Aug 2020, 19:51
Interesting.
Post by: lorenzo on 09 Aug 2020, 09:03
Well, it is a kind of house.
Post by: Sinitrena on 13 Aug 2020, 14:49
I start entries for this competition so often, and I never finish them. For once, I did finish one, yay!
(The fire is obviously supposed to be animated, but seeing my track record of entries, I'm afraid that if I try to animate it, I won't finish it.)
Post by: lorenzo on 13 Aug 2020, 18:49
I really like your interpretation of the theme. I'd love to cross that suspended bridge and see the inside of the house -- and meet its inhabitants!
Post by: Sinitrena on 14 Aug 2020, 11:48
I'd love to cross that suspended bridge and see the inside of the house -- and meet its inhabitants!
You sure about that? The inhabitant is called Robin. He likes to rob people. ;)
(The background is vaguely inspired by the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, though I haven't seen the movie in, what, ten years or so.)
Post by: lorenzo on 14 Aug 2020, 18:17
(The background is vaguely inspired by the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, though I haven't seen the movie in, what, ten years or so.)I see! I haven't seen that Robin Hood film, so I couldn't recognize it.
Post by: lorenzo on 19 Aug 2020, 07:11
Is anyone working on an entry? Or this theme is too homely? :P
Post by: milkanannan on 19 Aug 2020, 17:25
Post by: Cassiebsg on 19 Aug 2020, 18:46
I'll see if I can make one... last time I was going to make a small town I ended up making a house... (roll) Because I just love making houses. (laugh)
Post by: Creamy on 19 Aug 2020, 20:25
Painted a couple of days ago.
Post by: Jack on 19 Aug 2020, 22:25
I had an idea, based on a mountain, because I need the practice. But then I had a much better--if challenging--idea for a background. So I will attempt that when I have some concurrent hours.
Post by: lorenzo on 20 Aug 2020, 10:22
Cassiebsg: well, the house alone should be enough this time. ;)
Creamy: I love your entry! Great colours that work really well with the subject, and just the right amount of detail for the scene. Is it inspired by a real place?
Jack: sounds interesting, can't wait to see it!
By the way, if anyone needs more time, just let me know.
Post by: Creamy on 20 Aug 2020, 18:21
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Is it inspired by a real place?
Yes. The marshes of Müllenbourg on the island of Noirmoutier (https://www.tripadvisor.fr/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g425088-d8344009-i243259455-Marais_du_Mullembourg-Noirmoutier_en_l_Ile_Ile_de_Noirmoutier_Vendee_Pay.html). Even the donkey was there.
Post by: Jack on 20 Aug 2020, 21:38
I often wonder what the painters of old would say about a camera.
Post by: milkanannan on 21 Aug 2020, 04:22
Post by: lorenzo on 26 Aug 2020, 21:43
Post by: Mouth for war on 26 Aug 2020, 22:11
Post by: Creamy on 26 Aug 2020, 22:37
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Did you take a picture or is it made from what was there, plus memory?I painted it on the spot.
Thanks milkanannan. It's a beautiful place. What the picture doesn't show is the crowd in Summer :P
Nice picture, Mouth of War. Are you still working on your isometric game?
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I often wonder what the painters of old would say about a camera.I guess they would be depressed. Your precious skill, which was the only way to keep a visual track of the past, becomes only decorative.
Post by: Mouth for war on 26 Aug 2020, 22:39
Post by: lorenzo on 27 Aug 2020, 18:25
Post by: Cassiebsg on 27 Aug 2020, 21:59
(https://i.imgur.com/ddbNe5R.png)
And a ray-traced version render of it just for comparison, my entry is the above one. ;)
Post by: Mouth for war on 27 Aug 2020, 23:25
Nice entry, Mouth for war! Maybe someday we'll see the rest of the village. ;)
Thanks! I sure hope so :D
Post by: lorenzo on 28 Aug 2020, 18:55
Post by: milkanannan on 29 Aug 2020, 06:06
(https://i.imgur.com/kCNyQmX.png)
Post by: Pogwizd on 29 Aug 2020, 13:00
I thought I could give Background Blitz a go for once :)
Not sure if it fits the topic but here's my entry:
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhYWH3/bloki-v2.png)
Post by: Jack on 29 Aug 2020, 18:48
I've decided on one to make just now.
Post by: Jack on 30 Aug 2020, 04:02
(http://techtroupe.net/posted/backgroundBlitz_house.jpg)
Post by: lorenzo on 30 Aug 2020, 20:05
VOTING!
Entries
Sinitrena
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200813/xiu4rkwr.png)
Creamy
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/14da1053-a658-4328-845a-b2b310d21541/de3kmmb-3c0a8200-8526-48dd-9f1d-5ae13303a2f6.png/v1/fill/w_1161,h_688,q_70,strp/mllenbourg_by_jaipurna_de3kmmb-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3siaGVpZ2h0IjoiPD03NTkiLCJwYXRoIjoiXC9mXC8xNGRhMTA1My1hNjU4LTQzMjgtODQ1YS1iMmIzMTBkMjE1NDFcL2RlM2ttbWItM2MwYTgyMDAtODUyNi00OGRkLTlmMWQtNWFlMTMzMDNhMmY2LnBuZyIsIndpZHRoIjoiPD0xMjgwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.622Vft-PNHN7Y-C38h7xZNNYS-7xZAfb9YhAMyu7C3I)
Mouth for war
(https://i.imgur.com/EpLSl2F.png)
Cassiebsg
(https://i.imgur.com/ddbNe5R.png)
milkanannan & son
Pogwizd
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhYWH3/bloki-v2.png)
Jack
(http://techtroupe.net/posted/backgroundBlitz_house.jpg)
Entries
Sinitrena
(https://s12.directupload.net/images/200813/xiu4rkwr.png)
Creamy
(https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/14da1053-a658-4328-845a-b2b310d21541/de3kmmb-3c0a8200-8526-48dd-9f1d-5ae13303a2f6.png/v1/fill/w_1161,h_688,q_70,strp/mllenbourg_by_jaipurna_de3kmmb-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3siaGVpZ2h0IjoiPD03NTkiLCJwYXRoIjoiXC9mXC8xNGRhMTA1My1hNjU4LTQzMjgtODQ1YS1iMmIzMTBkMjE1NDFcL2RlM2ttbWItM2MwYTgyMDAtODUyNi00OGRkLTlmMWQtNWFlMTMzMDNhMmY2LnBuZyIsIndpZHRoIjoiPD0xMjgwIn1dXSwiYXVkIjpbInVybjpzZXJ2aWNlOmltYWdlLm9wZXJhdGlvbnMiXX0.622Vft-PNHN7Y-C38h7xZNNYS-7xZAfb9YhAMyu7C3I)
Mouth for war
(https://i.imgur.com/EpLSl2F.png)
Cassiebsg
(https://i.imgur.com/ddbNe5R.png)
milkanannan & son
Pogwizd
(https://i.ibb.co/pWhYWH3/bloki-v2.png)
Jack
(http://techtroupe.net/posted/backgroundBlitz_house.jpg)
Voting categories:
- 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 ends on the 5th of September 2020.
Post by: Mouth for war on 30 Aug 2020, 21:30
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic execution: Creamy
Post by: milkanannan on 31 Aug 2020, 02:44
Playability: mouth for war
Artistic execution: pogwzd
Post by: Pogwizd on 31 Aug 2020, 10:49
Concept: Jack
Playability: mouth for war
Artistic execution: Creamy
Also, thanks for your vote milkanannan :)
Post by: ildu on 31 Aug 2020, 12:12
Concept: Creamy
Playability: Mouth for war
Artistic execution: Creamy
I just had to give two to Creamy, because the piece is so lovely :). Reminds me of the upcoming indie game, Dordogne.
Post by: lorenzo on 31 Aug 2020, 12:58
I vote creamy!For which category? All three?
Post by: Mouth for war on 31 Aug 2020, 16:25
Post by: lorenzo on 31 Aug 2020, 17:43
Post by: Cassiebsg on 31 Aug 2020, 17:52
Playability: Sinitrena
Artistic execution: Creamy
Post by: Sinitrena on 01 Sep 2020, 02:59
Mouth for war: I could imagine that very well for a vimiscal children's game. I'm reminded of Pokemon, not necessarily style-wise, more from the general vibe and atmosphere.
Cassiebsg: Honestly, I prefer your second version. The few pixels on the right side of the roof, where some of the sky shines through are slightly distracting.
milkanannan & son: Cute. I'm reminded of an old children's book I had with fairy tales, where one was about Cockaigne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockaigne) and the illustration was somewhat similar to your background. I tried to find the book (probably at my parent's) or the picture online, but I couldn't.
Pogwizd: I can't say why, but this background seems to created most of a distinct atmosphere for me - somehow desolate and hopeful at the same time.
Jack: I love the idea. The light shining through the cracks looks great. I only think the picture is all in all too dark. The light/darkness contrast would still be there with an all in all lighter image.
Votes:
Concept: Jack
Playability: Cassiebsg
Artistic Execution: Creamy
Post by: Racoon on 02 Sep 2020, 22:27
Playability: Mouth for war (it definitly looks like a game I would play, I really like the perspective)
Artistic Execution: Pogwidz (because I really like the feeling of the place)
Post by: Creamy on 02 Sep 2020, 23:09
Playability: Cassie. Very practical and good-looking. The flowers and the trees are a bit too samey for my taste. Maybe you could turn them in different directions?
Artistic execution: Mouth for war. Neat and detailed. The wooden roof is a little strange. The character reminds me of the kid from Gorillaz :cheesy:
Sinitrena: nice composition but whatever post-treatment you used serves your picture badly IMO.
Milkanannan & son: that's a horny house.
Pogwizd: cute minimalist piece. I seem to discern a knight statue and vines between the buildings. It's hard to tell at such a low resolution.
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I just had to give two to Creamy, because the piece is so lovely :). Reminds me of the upcoming indie game, Dordogne.Thanks. I look forward to this gorgeous game too.
Post by: Jack on 02 Sep 2020, 23:45
Playability: Mouth for War
Artistic execution: Creamy
Post by: lorenzo on 06 Sep 2020, 09:45
(https://i.imgur.com/MQ1DWW8.png) 1st place: Creamy and Mouth for war!
(https://i.imgur.com/GxMBUjT.png) 2nd place: Jack!
(https://i.imgur.com/iGQZai2.png) 3rd place: Pogwizd!
That was a close result! Thanks for participating, everyone! :-D
Post by: Mouth for war on 06 Sep 2020, 12:01
Post by: Jack on 06 Sep 2020, 12:49
Post by: milkanannan on 06 Sep 2020, 13:45
Post by: Pogwizd on 06 Sep 2020, 14:01
Post by: Sinitrena on 07 Sep 2020, 03:22
Post by: milkanannan on 17 Sep 2020, 05:08
Yeah that's what I'm talking about :-D Thank you all for voting :-) Creamy can set the rules for the next blitz if that's ok? :-)
Let's get this next blitz going guys! ;)
Post by: ildu on 17 Sep 2020, 11:44
Post by: Jack on 20 Sep 2020, 14:23
Post by: Creamy on 20 Sep 2020, 14:40
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Maybe Mouth for war should go ahead an pick one, because it looks like Creamy is handcuffed to a bed somewhere.I found the key :=