Background Blitz :: May 10 - May 24 ::

Daniel Thomas · Thu 10/05/2007 14:31:52

He knew that he had to enter the cave, but the adventurer took as small step he could in hopes to give someone enough time to appear and tell him that he didnt have to, or atleast delay what ever cruel faith was waiting for him inside. The closer the adventurer came the more did he realise that no one actually would jump out from the bushes telling him, someone that had been sitting in it, picking his backside and just enjoying his trembling from fright.
He was now just one step from entering the cave, one last breath for courage was taken before he jumped in and took his most powerfull and heoric pose, or atleast for some who was just about too wet his pants and actually had to help holding it back with every limb he could spare.
He looked up, and to his surprise... It was empty, not a sign of life.

[:: Topic - Uninhabited ::]
Uninhabited places, it can be abandoned and with traces from someone/something that have lived there. Anything from forests-caves-houses-rooms-castles, use your imagination.
Something to maybe have in mind is puzzles, have atleast something the player could have interacted with, like in the cave there could have been some hard stones needed, or metals - so its not just an empty cave. But this is ofcourse up to you

Two weeks(24th) and Ill start the voting, if enough entries and unless anyone ask for more time.

Any questions, just ask.

Rules: Anything ags can manage is allowed.

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Voting categories:

Idea - The underlying idea to the background. Doesn't
necessarily have to coincide perfectly with the theme of the
week, just strike you as interesting/amusing/inspiring; a place
you'd really enjoy visiting within a game.

Atmosphere - How well the image manages to evoke a certain feeling or mood.

Design - How well the elements in the image are designed,
such as landscapes, buildings, decorations, clouds, doorknobs,
etc.

Composition - How well the elements in the image work
together/are positioned in relation to each other.

Functionality - How well it would work when adding sprites, i
ncluding appropriate walking distances, a good angle for
character sprites, clever walkway solutions, easily understood
exits, etc.

Technique - How well the ideas are executed in form of
rendering.

Anyone is welcome to vote, and it would be
great if all participants could provide their own.
You don't have to vote in all categories, and
if you provide multiple names in a category,
then please be clear about which one is your pick.

nihilyst · Fri 11/05/2007 17:53:03

Another great topic. I'm sure to enter.

Congratulations for your background. It was amazing, and if I had been able to get on the internet after voting started, you'd get some more votes from me ^^

cheers
nihilyst

Traveler · Fri 11/05/2007 20:11:35

Are there any limitations (size/colors)? If no, I might enter (depending on how much work I have.)

Daniel Thomas · Fri 11/05/2007 20:44:44

updated

Pling! · Mon 14/05/2007 21:25:05

Watch your frisbee, especially when the moon is full and the air is still.

cobra79 · Tue 15/05/2007 09:08:10

Well, here it is...a sewer. An uninhabited place with human traces.

2x

I hope it is recognizable.

Edit: If I have to choose one, then I take the sewer. I just like the idea.

radiowaves · Wed 16/05/2007 14:54:53

Hmm, do photo collages aka matte paintings count? Or is it better if its done from scratch?

Daniel Thomas · Wed 16/05/2007 17:40:47

aslong as ags can handle it and its a backgrounds which can be used in a adventure-game I dont see why..

vertigoaddict · Fri 18/05/2007 09:39:58

The little girl looked through the window, no one was there...she went inside the room, closed her eyes. When she opened them again she saw red... she tries to escape but the door is locked; there are cracks on the walls, it's very dusty...it doesn't seem like anyone has been here for a while.

x2

Things you might be able to interact with:

The bed (move it to reach the lamp)
The lamp (pull on it to reveal passageway behind cabinet)
The cabinet (search and get toolbox, use toolbox to break window)
The window (Stare at red glowing eyes)
The carpet (trap door under it)

etc...

NB: I wanted to add cobwebs, but I was afraid to ruin it.

Daniel Thomas · Sat 19/05/2007 22:19:34

cobra79: I thought about it, and I think you will need to decide one background which you will participate with. I hope its ok with you.

TheJBurger · Mon 21/05/2007 23:23:22

You might say that this background was inspired by a certain show about these certain people who wander in an uninhabited jungle and happen to find some tunnels that lead to uninhabited underground bunkers.

Pling! · Tue 22/05/2007 00:54:30

Wow, I am amazed!

radiowaves · Tue 22/05/2007 20:10:37

Hmm, whats that certain show?

2 days to go, yay, maybe I'll manage to whoop something up even

Khris · Tue 22/05/2007 20:11:38

LOST.

Great backgrounds, everyone!

Daniel Thomas · Wed 23/05/2007 07:33:34

1day left, if anyone need more time: PM me.

EdLoen · Wed 23/05/2007 20:38:21

here's my entry... although after the Lost-inspired one, I was kinda wery about entering this. I still am cause I crapped out on my coloring.

But here it is:

-An old, destoryed cottage.
-Exits are at the top and bottom
-Puzzle elements can include The emblem on the fireplace--which could be a handful a different puzzles--which can include but not limited to a missing piece; a full jigsaw; a rotary sliding pizzle; or a cobination there of. Maybe even something entirly different then those. But what does the solution Wield? Just examine closely and it'll become clear.

Daniel Thomas · Thu 24/05/2007 01:11:52

Ok, Ill start the voting now. Ill close it tomorrow around 23.00 gmt

Voting categories:

Idea - The underlying idea to the background. Doesn't
necessarily have to coincide perfectly with the theme of the
week, just strike you as interesting/amusing/inspiring; a place
you'd really enjoy visiting within a game.

Atmosphere - How well the image manages to evoke a certain feeling or mood.

Design - How well the elements in the image are designed,
such as landscapes, buildings, decorations, clouds, doorknobs,
etc.

Composition - How well the elements in the image work
together/are positioned in relation to each other.

Functionality - How well it would work when adding sprites, i
ncluding appropriate walking distances, a good angle for
character sprites, clever walkway solutions, easily understood
exits, etc.

Technique - How well the ideas are executed in form of
rendering.

Anyone is welcome to vote, and it would be
great if all participants could provide their own.
You don't have to vote in all categories, and
if you provide multiple names in a category,
then please be clear about which one is your pick.

cobra79 · Thu 24/05/2007 16:12:38

Nice backgrounds all around, but for me the winner in every category is...
TheJBurger

I was a bit unsure in the idea category though, because I really like what Meat did. As it is it could already be a puzzle. Get the frisbee without getting bitten. Nice idea.

Vertigoaddict's background makes good use of the few colors and conveys a menacing mood. I particularly like the curtains.

EdLeon's picture reminds me of an Asterix cartoon background, which is great and could certainly be used in a game.

raddicks · Thu 24/05/2007 18:30:24

sorry I'm late, better late then never
It's an alien planet, not sure how you got there? but somethings calling for you...

walkpoint is the derelict dragon (I intended that the dragon's eye be an entrance)
the strange pyramd structure you walk close to and both sides of the beam trails

(again really sorry, I only just got back)

Daniel Thomas · Thu 24/05/2007 20:31:07

Ok, np I guess.. Only one who voted yet.

Ill extend the voting for another day
Comeone people, do some voting.. Atleast the participants.