Sprite Competition #151: New Challenger Aproaches

Quick sum-up of the "best entry so far" statement: The drawing competiton rules (many of which also apply to the Sprite Competition rules) say you can't say "YOU WIN" or anything related, so I assume as long as it doesn't totally discourage other members from quitting.

I like to look at it as that as long as you aren't discouraging others by saying something like "you have no chance at winning" or "no one else can beat that entry", then it is allowed to be said.

Saying "that's a terrible entry, why'd you even bother submitting it?" IS discouraging, as it makes it seem like Sprite Competitions are meant only to be done by champion spriters (yes, quality spriters, do win most of the time, but still. It's discouraging to say that someone shouldn't have entered).

Saying "that entry is going to win!" is discouraging also, because it's like saying anyone else who enters will lose.


Saying "that's the best entry so far" isn't really discouraging. It is simply saying that people participating, and people planning on participating need to keep those entries in mind when entering, so that they might make something better then said entries that are "leading the pack". I'd actually consider it encouraging because other competitors might work harder to make a better entry.

TL;DR: Anything that doesn't convey the messages "that entry will lose" or "this entry will win" is pretty much acceptable.

This post has been edited by Soiyeruda on Dec 12 2008, 06:08 PM

Ur entry! IT BURNZ!!!

In a good way. It's killer awesome.

I can't see your's ridge, because I'm at school, but judging by what everyone's saying, you're a natual.

It doesnt look like fire. Fire should blaze

And here is my final entry. SPP Bandinero's




This post has been edited by CoolYoshi on Dec 12 2008, 04:19 PM

Those powered up Pikmen are awesome
Oh and

Or if you like having no control what so ever

So you're not allowed to praise someone's entry?

...just wow

Why should someone else receiving praise discourage other people who don't receive it? I mean, sure we all want attention, by why should someone be all "I GIVE UP, BECAUSE SOMEONE DIDN'T PRAISE MY ENTRY!!!"?

I'm saying as long as you don't go over the edge on either side ("the entry wins" or "that entry loses"), you can praise as much as you want.

ok I lost :C

I luaghed

His hair isn't fire -- it's just very brightly colored. If it actually was fire, I would have added animation to it.

@ CY: You luaghed? Like, looaft?
Anyway Gato. I really love your Ridley, even if it's not completely in-style The animaion is perfect and the shading too.

This post has been edited by Ridge Troopa on Dec 12 2008, 07:51 PM

Ridge, Gato posted a joke :/
Dang! Why is everyone so sensitive!

This post has been edited by CoolYoshi on Dec 12 2008, 07:51 PM

No, it is fire. I've beaten him 20 times over, and even if his hair is not fire, it blazes like it.

And it's not that long.

@ CY: I know, lawl. I just had to pick on your spelling XD

*Ahem* Kind of starting to derial here... Back to the comp. When exactly is this supposed to come to a close? Not asking to critisize in any way (if that's what it sounds like), just curious.

@ Black Boo: Sorry to burst your bubble, but nah. Look closer, especially when he's in a hole:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARmpbhAKPw8

This post has been edited by Ridge Troopa on Dec 12 2008, 07:59 PM

Even if it isn't fire, it's animated.

If it's not fire, why does it hurt you, and it still sizzles and blazes like fire.

It looks like long orange hair. Anyway the main problem is that it should fly around more. And it doesn't look attached. Have it so the borrom half is infront of the neck, and the top is behind!

This post has been edited by CoolYoshi on Dec 12 2008, 09:03 PM

I really do apologize if I'm coming off as stubborn here, but it's not moving in the least on its own. When he's in his hole, the hair almost doesn't move at all until Link hurts him. Also, in Zelda games any part of a boss hurts you when you touch it. As far as being attached, you can't see it actually connected to the head. It just goes behind the mask and over the top of the neck. I tried putting the majority of the hair over the front of the body as well, CY, and it takes away from the attractiveness of the sprite because it covers up too much.

EDIT: My bad about the color -- it does flash a little, but that's it. In-game it doesn't even get to white, so mine is actually too bright if you want to be super technical.

EDIT 2:

This post has been edited by Ridge Troopa on Dec 12 2008, 09:35 PM

ha ha ha. man it's funny seeing how fast a small thing can blow up. personally i thought it was pretty sweet right off the bat. I like how you made the fire kinda glow though. The fact you broke it into parts is awsome too. I mean if anyone wants to use it in a game or anything it'll be easy to make it flow while it flys around.

maybe we should start voting soon?

And awesome entry's everyone!

This post has been edited by CoolYoshi on Dec 12 2008, 10:53 PM

If someone quits like that, it's not my fault. And it's damn childish too.

I don't know if that was related or not, tho'.

quickly slippin in an entry incase its not over yet.
animation coming soon

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