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AssassinX June 7th, 2006 2:19 PM

http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/7691/contestgryphon6wy.png

So is this one a little better?

Allstories June 7th, 2006 2:35 PM

Yes, that's much better-looking.

Dragonfree June 7th, 2006 2:42 PM

I think "Hydra" traditionally refers to the Greek monster with the multiple heads, but if you're thinking something more in the direction of what Gyarados is, that's fine too.

Angels or mermaids will be fine.

I don't think shamans would exactly constitute for "mythological creatures". Their powers may be myth, but the people themselves are not...

UnseenIdiot, unless you can tell me exactly what mythology your entry is supposed to come from and provide me with a reference image of the creature, it is disqualified for not adhering to the contest theme.

Pandoras Box, your entry is disqualified for not fitting the contest theme. Even if you could point me to a mythology that involves green cats on fire, your entry looks like an Espeon on fire, not a green cat on fire, anyway.

Mr.Tumnus, your entry is also disqualified for not fitting the contest theme. It looks like a winged Rapidash, not a winged horse - I specifically warned against that in the contest rules.

Avatar June 8th, 2006 11:49 AM

Shamans are not classified as a mythological creature as Dragonfree stated in her post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowfuse
No, that's a human who summos's ghost's and uses them in battle.
You could make an undead human necromancer..........but that's not mythological either.
Or atleast i think.

It's incredible how little people know. The concept of a Shaman who summons ghosts is from the anime Shaman King, it is not the real purpose of a shaman.

Shaman originally referred to the traditional healers of Turkic-Mongol areas such as Northern Asia (Siberia) and Mongolia, a "shaman" being the Turkic-Tungus word for such a practitioner and literally meaning "he (or she) who knows".

The Tungus word has been further connected with Chinese sha men "Buddhist monk," ultimately from Sanskrit. śramaṇa "Buddhist ascetic" (see shramana).

Accordingly, the only proper plural form of the word is shamans and not shamen, as it is unrelated to the English word "man".

In its common usage, it has replaced the older English language term witch doctor, a term which unites the two stereotypical functions of the shaman: knowledge of magical and other lore, and the ability to cure a person and mend a situation. However, this term is generally considered to be pejorative and anthropologically inaccurate. Objections to the use of shaman as a generic term have been raised as well, by both academics and traditional healers themselves, given that the word comes from a specific place, people, and set of practices.


Wikipedia Article



For reference to mythological creatures, Encyclopedia Mythica's Bestiary section should be able to point you in the right direction.

Dragonfree June 8th, 2006 4:24 PM

Orophin is disqualified for art theft. The funny thing is, it's my sprite he stole, so it seems pretty darn thick to enter it in a contest that I'm judging.

The original sprite: http://jupiter.vilhjalmur.com/butterfree/006.png

eevachu June 8th, 2006 4:44 PM

I have a couple questions (if they were covered in the rules, feel free to slap me):

Are we allowed doing pixel art based on a sketch drawn with a tablet?

Is there a size limit for the picture?

Are the use of any specific art programs prohibited?

And.... Yeah that's it.

Allstories June 8th, 2006 5:00 PM

Yes, no, and no unless you use the program for some kind of filter or aid or something that would be regarded as cheating.

Shadow Wolf 2 June 9th, 2006 12:54 AM

Here's mine:
It's a Manticore.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6130/winglessmanticorecolour4my.gif
Any comment?
(Accept that it still needs wings.)

Oh, and it's not allowed to post two entries, I know.
But is it allowed to edit your entry?

Xiaphear June 9th, 2006 3:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Wolf
Here's mine:
It's a Manticore.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6130/winglessmanticorecolour4my.gif
Any comment?
(Accept that it still needs wings.)

Oh, and it's not allowed to post two entries, I know.
But is it allowed to edit your entry?

That's reminds me of the manticore i saw in Tales of Symphonia.
Now about the sprite; I don't like the over-dithering to much.
More comment i can't give.

And yeah it's a good question.
'Can' you edit your entry?

Dragonfree June 9th, 2006 2:51 PM

Yes, you can edit your entry - just be sure to note when you have edited it so I'll know to look at it and re-judge it.

Gary, the Magic Fairy June 9th, 2006 7:42 PM

Would the Loch Ness monster be considered a "mythological creature"?

This site has legends about it(in the first three paragraphs).

Xiaphear June 10th, 2006 5:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonfree
Yes, you can edit your entry - just be sure to note when you have edited it so I'll know to look at it and re-judge it.

I edited my entry, and i gave a signal......like this post ofcourse.
so, now you know.

~shadowfuse

Shadow Wolf 2 June 10th, 2006 6:33 AM

I also made an edit.
Just thought I'd note it.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2282/manticorecolour6xw.gif
Discuss.

And I just noticed Red Lugia's sprite is a bit pillow-shaded.

Dragonfree June 10th, 2006 8:46 PM

Yes, Loch Ness monster is fine.

_Manafi_ June 10th, 2006 10:26 PM

um this is a little OT but who won the last one?

i never heard

Klippy June 10th, 2006 10:28 PM

If you'd looked down a little bit in the section or on the second page, you would've saw Cowrie did.

-_-

I was going to do Loch Ness, then half-way through, gave up. That's how I pretty much am anyways.

darthjarjar June 12th, 2006 1:38 PM

can i submit something already made? or do i have to make a new art/sprite just for this contest?

Frostfur June 12th, 2006 5:49 PM

ok ok i admit that i lost again...

i never win any of these things =)

Super_Lawliet June 12th, 2006 6:18 PM

grr...guess I was disqualified XD I knew my speite wouldn't last...but I like the entries ^^

Dragonfree June 14th, 2006 1:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthjarjar
can i submit something already made? or do i have to make a new art/sprite just for this contest?

You can submit something you already made, as long as it fits the theme.

AssassinX June 14th, 2006 3:28 PM

So does anyone have any suggestions for my entry?

Jolty-kun June 18th, 2006 10:44 AM

I'm eventually gonna enter, I need some idea's first. P:

Silverwing June 18th, 2006 2:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Wolf
And I just noticed Red Lugia's sprite is a bit pillow-shaded.

Er... is that against the rules or something or was that just a comment?

Silon June 18th, 2006 5:01 PM

Wow, all the entries look amazing. :D

(( I still haven't recieved an award from the April contest. LOL! ))

Shadow Wolf 2 June 24th, 2006 10:07 AM

Dammit, I'll never win of that phoenix.
Oh well, I should have made more effort.


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