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This animated short is so awesome! Have any of you guys seen it?

[embed=1050,562]<!-- This version of the embed code is no longer supported. Learn more: https://vimeo.com/help/faq/embedding --> <object width="500" height="281"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=58179094&amp;force_embed=1&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00adef&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=58179094&amp;force_embed=1&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=1&amp;color=00adef&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;loop=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="500" height="281"></embed></object> <p>The Reward from The Animation Workshop on Vimeo.</p>[/embed]

I also found out a few days ago that these guys have a Kickstarter going to make an animated series that takes place in the same universe: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1862188728/the-reward-tales-of-alethrion

It seems woefully underfunded right now, and it would be such a shame if the project were cancelled. Support if you're interested!

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[Idea:]

Ok, no more entries! Voting begins now!
*edit: (Voting concludes Mar 30)*

Idea: Was it an original/creative interpretation of the theme?
Atmosphere: Was an interesting world created? - Did the scene evoke a feeling?
Design: How well the individual elements are designed, from clouds to doorknobs.
Composition: How well the elements are combined to create a pleasing whole, and lead the viewer to the points of interest.
Functionality: How well it would work as a game background, with clearly defined entries and walkable areas, as well as a good viewing angle (this also includes introductionary shots of an area as long as a player character can be present in the scene).
Technique: How well it's rendered (within the chosen style!), in no way meaning the more elaborate the better.

Here are all the entries side by side:

CaptainD's submission:
[imgzoom]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vAbv47hsIBI/UTihQ2jEROI/AAAAAAAASIk/9gLgz9PzZbM/s320/March+2013.png[/imgzoom]

Kastchey's submission:
[imgzoom]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii203/Kastchey/shrine_986g_02_zps7750bcd8.png[/imgzoom]

Lasca's submission:



Kasander's submission:



Miez's submission:
[imgzoom]http://www.miez.nl/tmp/old_religion.png[/imgzoom]


Good luck everybody! Thanks so much for submitting!

AGGHHHHHH! MIEZ THAT IS SO GOOD!!! So glad you finished in time! Superb job!

*edit* It's 6:00pm (PST) on my watch right now, so if there's any last minute submissions, get 'em posted!

If you say so, Miez! Good luck!

@Lasca
Great job, and awesome idea! Voodoo stuff is so awesome. I've been obsessed with it ever since playing Gabriel Knight. Great building, especially the bead string door!

@Miez
That is a flipping awesome start! I absolutely love the delicate color transitions. I'm happy to give you a day or two if you need it. Let me know soon!

@Kasander
Those super rich colors are amazing! And oh my god, that sky! The building is really really well done as well. Good job! *_*


Unless I hear otherwise, the competition will be closed at the end of today and I'll start the voting process.

Yay, That's great! I'm excited! Thanks, guys!

Two more days! Is anyone else working on a background? I'm happy to extend the deadline if it means more entries. Let me know! : )

Oh my god, this is the best game ever! Here's my submission:



It's the spirit of Easter.

Kastchey, that's phenomenal!!! I love the idea, and the details and colors are amazing! That spider silhouette is really creepy too. Thanks for submitting, and good luck!

Unrelated-- I updated my first post with trophies.

Looks great (especially the animations)! Looking forward to it.

@CaptainD
Wow, that was quick! : )
Very ominous! Dusk is the spookiest time of day. Thanks for submitting and good luck!

Nice theme ... I might give this one a go.

Yay! Please do. Looking forward to seeing your submission!

[March 22, 2013]

                                                                                         Old Religion
                                                                                                   March 6th - March 22



Make a background that incorporates elements of an old religion.

For example, it could be a(n):
    -medieval catholic cathedral
    -archaic alien temple
    -ancient, lovecraftian cult underground

You can also make the background an interior or exterior building, it doesn't matter.

Only requirement is that it is AGS compatible.

Deadline is March 22, 2013, so get working, guys! I can't wait to see what you all come up with! :DDD



Trophies

      

Wow, thank you guys so much, and thanks for all the great comments!!! I really didn't think I'd win because all the other entries were so good! I'll think of something cool for the next competition in the next day or two.

Hey everybody! Long time stalker of the forums, second time posting. This challenge seemed cool so I thought I'd do a picture too!

[imgzoom]http://i.imgur.com/tmafeey.png[/imgzoom]

I guess it's either a beach on an alien world or a beach in a dream.

Don't know if it's too late, but I'm interested. Just sent you an email with my info. : )