Background Blitz 17/12/2005 - 28/12/2005

Rel · Sat 17/12/2005 09:15:58

Topic:

A STEP TOO FAR

Guidelines:
There are many ways to interpret this theme, so get your creative juices flowing

If you're stuck for ideas: your background might show a physical step too far (eg. tracks leading off a cliff edge), a moral one (eg. an unscrupulous research lab, such as Dr Frankenstein's), the remains of a party that got out of control or a room/house designed by a decorator who didn't know when to stop.

There are no size or palette restrictions.

Voting: (thanks to Loominous for the system)
Voting will take place on the 29th & 30th of December. Please give one vote in each of the following categories:

* Best Idea - The underlying idea to the background. Doesn't neccesserily 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.

* Best Design - The style of the picture, architectural, landscape design, best mood, most evocative etc.

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

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

I've allowed a bit less than 2 weeks for entries, in case people are too busy to vote over New Year's, but let me know if you need more time.

MarVelo · Mon 19/12/2005 00:23:39

I'm to lazy to enter, but look at this.

Chris Reeves R.I.P.

I guess he never gets to go...

Screw Steve, he is a genius

ildu · Mon 19/12/2005 00:35:57

Aww, that's just mean. It's just a step too far on my scale...

big brother · Mon 19/12/2005 06:11:50

I've been experimenting with this digital painting thing, so I decided to try my hand at this competition. My entry:

(few hours of GIMPwork)

I really need a Wacom tablet.

Gilbert · Mon 19/12/2005 06:17:21

Heh if only tablets work with WinGimp.

(As far as I remember tablet support for windows port of GIMP was broken, don't know if it's fixed in newer versions though).

Mordalles · Mon 19/12/2005 20:00:00

that pic of christopher is kinda sick. thats pretty mean, and not funny at all.
its really not cool.

Snarky · Mon 19/12/2005 20:02:06

It wasn't all that funny until you got offended. Now it is.

Mordalles · Mon 19/12/2005 20:06:51

you talking to me?

vict0r · Mon 19/12/2005 21:21:38

Wha?! Wacoms dont work with GIMP? :o

But.. but....

big brother · Mon 19/12/2005 22:51:50

Wacom tablets work with the latest version of the GIMP, so don't get your panties in a knot.

Mordalles · Tue 20/12/2005 00:34:07

(about 2 hours)

(done with mouse)

Nikolas · Tue 20/12/2005 00:40:52

Mordalles, this is an amzing idea and the realisation also I like very very much.

One thing though. Why make the bridge like a snake?

Mordalles · Tue 20/12/2005 00:53:09

Thanks nikolas. I had it straight, but it just seemed a bit boring.

gameboy · Tue 20/12/2005 13:06:12

I call this one: "A car designer, who has gone too far"
That's Chris Bangle. When he designed BMW's then all the models he designed were... umm, not pretty. (at least that's what I think)
So on this bg I drew a BMW 630, which is also designed by Bangle.

Rel · Thu 22/12/2005 13:35:15

Nice entries everyone

I'm amazed at what you guys can do with just a mouse â€" it would be hard enough to achieve that with a tablet.

Those are some great image manipulations Taffytom XD Thanks for sharing.

Corey · Thu 22/12/2005 14:01:26

isnt it too late to enter yet?? coz i might wanna enter this... just to practice my skills , i wont win anyway..

oh right this competition is until 28/12

Neil Dnuma · Sun 25/12/2005 12:06:28

Wacom Sapphire
Photoshop CS2
~15 hours

I was trying a new direction with this image, and it's my first 640x480 background. Not entirely happy about it, but good exercise.

A merry Christmas to everyone

Andail · Tue 27/12/2005 15:33:29

Awesome, Neil. Truly great!

Rel · Thu 29/12/2005 02:11:08

Voting has now begun (and will take place over the 29th & 30th) so please nominate an entry for each of the 4 categories. The results will be announced on the 31st so long as at least 5 people have voted, otherwise I'll extend it.

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Thu 29/12/2005 02:21:40

I'll have to go with a clean sweep for Neil!

Best Idea/Design/Functionality/Technique: Neil Dnuma.

Very nice work, the clouds and mountains in particular remind me of an old novel cover illustration

- and anyone crazy enough to spend 15 HOURS on an entry deserves respect...And a little fear.