'06 Sig Comp - ***Round TWO Has Begun***

[Phoenix20578]

For no reason, other than the funness of it all, lets have another sig comp. This time, I say we go back in time and have a three round comp.

RULES:
*Different theme each time.
*Point based system to decide the winner. If you don't get the points part, I'll explain:

From each round, the top 4 will be given the following points:

1st place 8pts
2nd place 4pts
3rd place 2pts
4th place 1pt

At the end of the three rounds, the one with the most points wins.

*Size limits:
Minimum Size: 300 x 80
Maximum Size: 450 x 150

*Overly popular aspects of a theme are restricted(i.e. Hitsugaya Toushirou from Bleach, I've seen way to many of these)

I'll do the hosting and I'll give a week or two to find out whos up to it. After we find out whos in, we can decide on the themes. We'll need about 6-8 people to make this work. Also, there isnt any prize, other than recognition. If a Admin wants to offer a prize, be my guest.

EDIT: Round Two has now started.

The theme for this round is: American Cartoons

Submistions are due by March 7th

[LaZie]

*Throws a pie in Phoenix's face*

[Phoenix20578]

EDIT: Doesn't matter anymore...

[RedX1z]

that's quite interesting, the people who do horribly in the beginning will still have a chance in the other rounds, like how you're doing this.

[Zinobi]

i've been waiting for this ^_^
so i guess i'll be entering

[LaZie]

Sorry if you took it the wrong way, but it wasn't a shitpost, it meant I'll enter.

[Phoenix20578]

My bad i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif You have too make these things clearer.

[Mizuchi]

Ill enter

[el_boss]

I will enter, and will shatter the hopes of all you pitiful mortals. i/expressions/clock.gif (fear the clock of doom)

[PSJ]

i'll enter to.

[Itachi_y2k5]

me too

[masamuneehs]

And, well you might think this is crazy, but I'm going to throw my hat into the ring too. I really don't have any clue how this is done, so don't expect much from me. Just figured I'd spice it up a little bit. That or get laughed at...

[KitKat]

Well, even though having two thesis projects leaves me with no free time to speak of, I'll enter anyways. Who needs sleep....

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

im in

[Zinobi]

i'm gonna lose i/expressions/beer.gifi/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif

[el_boss]

We are already 11 now. You said there should be about 6-8 people. Do we need to have a preliminary round now to lower the number a little or are we going to go ahead anyway?

[Zinobi]

what about the themes?

[Phoenix20578]

LOL, that was quick. Well, I guess we could get started as soon as the themes are chosen. If anyone wants to give there two cents on what it should be, PM me, or contact me through AIM: Phoenix20578. We'll probably get started on Monday or Tuesday.

@el_boss: Well, I count 10:
Me
Kage
Lazy
PSJ
KitKat
Itachi_y2k5
Zinobi
Mizuchi
el_boss
masamuneehs

That seems like a good number. It'll make it a little more interesting

[el_boss]

Well my point wasn't that we were 11 people, but yeah I accidentaly counted UltxDarkRedX1.

Can't we discuss the rules/themes in here so everyone can take part and give their input. And so you won't get the same suggestions from several people.

[Phoenix20578]

Well, then it won't be a surprise i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[masamuneehs]

I think the subject and material should be a surprise. Adds to the challenge and intrigue in a competition. If one or two partcipants' suggestions are used doesn't that give them an advantage? A competition where the ground rules and tests are regulated by a neutral third party is best, and the mystery of not knowing the material can reveal alot about peoples' strengths/weaknesses.

Like when they unveil the "key ingredient" in Iron Chef. Knocking all the contestants to the floor in surprise makes even ground for a race.

That being said, I wonder who we could get to be a neutral 3rd party regulator? I for one would love to have Y or Mutachi as a surprise supervisor. God knows putting Terra or Assertn in charge of this might lead to calamity... but, since I don't know shit about shat I could almost care less who decides or what they choose, so long as it's done neutrally.

[PSJ]

Assertn or Terra would be better than Mut or Y.

So Pheonix, when are the dates and stuff decided?

[Phoenix20578]

@masamuneehs: Well, I thought about that and I accually got some friends online to help choose with the themes.

As for the dates, I'm thinking two weeks to submit and maybe two weeks for voting each round.

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

Rofl Yea Assertn and Terra would deffinitley cause tons "calamaty", but im sure Mut or Y wouldnt. i/expressions/rolleye.gif

[el_boss]

I meant more like discussing general guidelines, not the specific theme. Should we have some kind of color restrictions? Stuff like, "this must be in the sig" and "you may not use this in the sig"? Just discuss the possibility to have this sort of thing, not decide if we are going to have them.

[Phoenix20578]

Well, the thing is, I want everyone to have fun and flex their Photoshop skills. Putting to many restictions kinda ruins the fun feel IMO, but I get what you mean. I don't want anyone's work to be inhibited, but if something in a theme is really popular (i.e. Hitsugaya Toushirou from Bleach, I've seen way to many of these) it will be restricted.

Also, any updated rules will be posted and edited into the first post

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

one question el boss, who are you? So why are you worrying about this stuff. We've run several competitions before and we know what were doing so relax.

There wont be any restrictions on color, thats just retarted.

I think the theme should be movies.

[Phoenix20578]

Funny you should say that Kage i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif


Alright, Round One is up and running.

The first theme is: Movies

Submitions are do to me in two weeks (2/13/05) Anyone who hasn't submitted anything to me by then is taken out of the first round. Thats two weeks, alot of time, so no bitching if you don't get a submition in.

Also, people have asked me why the Deadlines are so far away. Well, because I understand that people have lives, myself included. This way people get the time they need and I don't get to hear complaining about not enouph time i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Kagemane_no_Jutsu
one question el boss, who are you? So why are you worrying about this stuff. We've run several competitions before and we know what were doing so relax.
There wont be any restrictions on color, thats just retarted.
I thought it would be cool to add some restrictions so we had to show what we can accomplish even with a limited repertoir. Sorry for trying to bring some new ideas. I promise, it won't happen again.

Regarding the theme. When you say movies, do you mean live-action movies or full-feature animated movies as well?

[Phoenix20578]

Originally posted by: el_boss
Regarding the theme. When you say movies, do you mean live-action movies or full-feature animated movies as well?

Movies in general. That can include the Family Guy Movie, the Spider-Man Movies, etc. As long as it was classified as a movie, you can use it.

[LaZie]

Movies eh? I got the perfect one i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Kagemane_no_Jutsu]

Originally posted by: el_boss


Originally posted by: Kagemane_no_Jutsu
one question el boss, who are you? So why are you worrying about this stuff. We've run several competitions before and we know what were doing so relax.
There wont be any restrictions on color, thats just retarted.
I thought it would be cool to add some restrictions so we had to show what we can accomplish even with a limited repertoir. Sorry for trying to bring some new ideas. I promise, it won't happen again.

Regarding the theme. When you say movies, do you mean live-action movies or full-feature animated movies as well?

its all been done before...we know what works best. If you get restrictions then most sigs end up looking too similar and its a boring tourny.

[aznimperialx]

how about an actress? i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif

[el_boss]

An actress what?

[aznimperialx]

for the theme of the sig contest round1 anyways..

[el_boss]

Well the theme is already decided. I guess "movies" covers actresses as well.

[Phoenix20578]

Originally posted by: el_boss
Well the theme is already decided. I guess "movies" covers actresses as well.

Well... if she's in the movie outfit....

[Assertn]

I propose that the 1st place prize is a perma 10% sig increase
2nd place is a perma 5% sig increase

thoughts?

[Jadugar]

So there is not much difference between first and second place.

I say only one winner. Its the best of the bests.

[Phoenix20578]

Originally posted by: AssertnFailure
I propose that the 1st place prize is a perma 10% sig increase
2nd place is a perma 5% sig increase

thoughts?

I'm all up for it. Like I said before, if an admin or mod wants to give out prizes, be my guest.

[Jadugar]

Originally posted by: Phoenix20578
I'm all up for it. Like I said before, if an admin or mod wants to give out prizes, be my guest.

What about the rest of the gotwoot (99.9 %), who dont know what photoshop is?

@ AssertnFailure : There must be another way to get those bigger sig.

[Phoenix20578]

Ask Terra or Wilik or another Admin to bring back the IK Contest, or something similar.

[Assertn]

Huh? If they don't know what photoshop is......then why would they care to have a 10% larger sig?

[Jadugar]

What about a custom title then. Last I heard you were giving those away like a cheap candyi/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Assertn]

Last I heard I was criticizing PSJ for the obsession with custom titles.

[LaZie]

This 2 week wait seems so far away i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[animeniac]

Is it too late to join? 'Cause I'd really like to participate in this.

[Phoenix20578]

Hmmm... I don't see a problem with you joining animeniac. You know the theme and everything already, jusyt make sure it looks cool i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif

[LaZie]

Deadline is almost up i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Zinobi]

yeah it seems like it took for ever, but im glad it did cuz i had a cold and couldnt get on the computer i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif i managed to get mine done though.

[Phoenix20578]

Reminder Guys, submitions are due today by 12:01 AM Eastern time. After that, the voting starts.

[LaZie]

12:01 AM EST would mean 9:01 PM PST? It's 9:05 PM PST now i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Phoenix20578]

Yeah, I know, but it can't be helped. Only 3 people submited. When it's 6 people, not 4, then we'll start.

[Jadugar]

What? Only three people. I was looking forward to see this battle of titans. Hurry up you slackers, you have had enough time to prepare.

Will they be taking part in this comp. or they just havent finished their work yet?

[6Zabuza9]

wheres he sigs to vote for!!! hurry up i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[LaZie]

Originally posted by: Jadugar
What? Only three people. I was looking forward to see this battle of titans. Hurry up you slackers, you have had enough time to prepare.

Will they be taking part in this comp. or they just havent finished their work yet?


Yeah, 2 weeks is more than plently of time i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif I was looking forward to this too!

[masamuneehs]

if I, someone with no photoshop experience can get a sig done within the deadline while balancing university work at the same time I can only wonder what is going on with everyone else...

If you don't start running the race at the sound of the starting gun, usually the other competitors don't sit and wait for you.

Others get extra time to work on their sigs? Tell me when we're ready to start for real. I'll gladly re-submit my sig entry at that time. It obviously could have been better than what I sent, but where I come from a deadline is just that. You didn't get it in at the deadline? You're dead!

[el_boss]

I just didn't like the theme so I didn't get any inspiration to do a sig. I didn't want to argue either, since opinions aren't wanted here anyway. Kage has made this abuntantly clear.

[Phoenix20578]

Round One has just begun. Go and vote, NOW!

@el_boss: Opinions are welcome, but too much change in how the contest is done will effect the outcome of everyone's work. The only reason Kage was acting like that is because this was done before. Chack out the previos Comp threads from the last time we did it like this.

[Phoenix20578]

Round Two has now started.

The theme for this round is: American Cartoons

Submistions are due by March 7th

[Phoenix20578]

***Reminder***

Submisions are due on Tuesday. This time, submitions will NOT be taken after that date. Like last time, the voting will last for a week. I'm hoping for a lot of good work from everyone.

[LaZie]

Round 3 going to start anytime soon? I'm eager to know what the next theme is. :p