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brandylynn8403 · Nov 14, 2011, 11:05 PM // 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra

For your prize, just to make sure I type it correctly, would you call it a "Photoshop background commission"?

Sure that sounds great!

and i'll see what i can do for the wiki page

Konig Des Todes · Nov 14, 2011, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Uhm, Thistle. Just wanna say, and I mean this in the kindest way possible... The OP is confusing and hard to read due to its layout...

If you want, tomorrow (or later tonight), I can write up an alternate for it and PM that to you.

Thistle Xandra · Nov 14, 2011, 11:58 PM // 23:58

lol, Konig, no offense taken. I based the OP on the 2009 Wintersday workshop without the images, and I'm trying to incorporate feedback as I go along. I actually just took over the workshop during the Halloween party, so what you see right now, is about a little more than 24 hours after taking on the job as host (hence the disclaimers at the top and bottom). I'm also prepping for an important meeting tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure I at least got the Workshop going so people are aware of it as well as get some early feedback from people

Give me a heads up on what is confusing though so I have an idea what to address. I'll have more time after my meeting tomorrow to 'prettify' the OP XD

EDIT: I've got GW running in the background right now set to 'away' if anyone wants to drop off their donations

Feel free to send me a whisper: IGN: Thistle Xandra of course XD!

Thistle Xandra · Nov 15, 2011, 01:10 AM // 01:10

OMG, so this needs a special bump post. I want to give a great big thank you to Lord Dagon for a very generous donation:
uber tonic collection
- EL melonni
- EL Goren
- EL Hayda
- EL Sousuke
- EL Jin
- EL Dunkoro
- EL Kahmu
- EL Livia
- EL Margrid
- EL Morgahn
- EL Norgu
- EL Olias
- EL Tahlkora
- EL Xandra
- EL Zenmai
- EL Anton
- EL Jora
- EL Koss
- EL MoW
- EL MOX
- EL Ogden
- EL Queen Salma
- EL Razah
- EL Zhed
- EL Gwen
- EL Kieran
- EL Rurik
- EL Shiro
- EL Automatonic
- EL Boreal
- EL Macabre
- EL Cottontail
- EL Avatar of Balth
- EL Knight

- 5 ecto
- 1 armor of salvation
- 1 grail of might
- 250 feathers
- 109 feathered crests
- 250 dust
- perfect inscribable "Insightful cobalt staff of fort" (r9 SR)

Thank you so much for wanting to give your EL collection to GW artists

EDIT: And another thank you to Murke for her minis donation!

EDIT2: Just noticed Lord Dagon also donated 86k O_O

satomz · Nov 15, 2011, 01:43 AM // 01:43

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Originally Posted by Thistle Xandra

@satomz: ooh, yay craftwork! The official contest seems to love craftwork so I hope to see yours here in the workshop and on the official winners page! Thanks for posting in IncGamers

Much appreciated!

I won't be making official participation post until real life calms down a bit, but I'll just say that my idea involves recycle of my original idea from the Halloween contest with a centerpiece that is white, soft, fluffy, and nice

. Too bad I won't be able to incorporate music to it.

Murke · Nov 15, 2011, 02:34 AM // 02:34

Hey, Thistle! I want to participate in the workshop!
Name: Murke Faery
Idea for entry: still working on that
Art form type: Digital
Progress Gallery Link: http://kalinotora.deviantart.com/gallery/33743129

Konig Des Todes · Nov 15, 2011, 04:33 AM // 04:33

Hey, Nolani! I want to participate in the workshop!
Name: Konig Des Todes (aka Azazel the Accursed)
Idea: Sinterklaas the Norn
Art Form: Literature, and possibly Traditional Art
Progress Gallery Link: I'll probably end up using http://accursed-azazel.deviantart.com/ for the art (if I get to it).

Thistle Xandra · Nov 15, 2011, 06:16 AM // 06:16

OP updated with new entries and played with the formatting some more

Will add some pretty headings tomorrow or the day after.

brandylynn8403 · Nov 15, 2011, 08:24 AM // 08:24

I spiffed up the wiki page hehe. Hope you all enjoy it!

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Wintersday_Workshop

Morag D · Nov 15, 2011, 10:02 AM // 10:02

ooh looks lovely, I LOVE the headings with the little snow crystals :3
maybe you could put the names of the awards in bold? would make them stand out more. Also, and I know this is nitpicking but I can't help myself, that font on the picture makes my inner typography nazi come out >.< it really puts me off that the Rs and Ns completely break up the kerning (if u dunno what kerning is try this)

Konig Des Todes · Nov 15, 2011, 10:44 AM // 10:44

Gonna have to agree with Morag on the letter spacing. >.<

But the rest looks great!

Ariena Najea · Nov 15, 2011, 12:34 PM // 12:34

I have always had an interest in drawing, but learning without formal instruction has been a daunting thought. For the past couple years, I have considered using either this or the Halloween contest as encouragement, and I think I am finally going to do it! I have no hopes of actually placing, but I think that having something specific to focus on will help me actually finish something.

I will endeavor to do some tiny project this week, and officially join the contest if I can manage this first step. Whether I enter or not, I am planning to donate but still deciding exactly what. Is there a specific deadline you would like donations by?

Looking forward to this!

KiyaKoreena · Nov 15, 2011, 03:46 PM // 15:46

Cause I like making pretty little banner pics

I'll narrow down my idea during Thanksgiving break but I AM going to do something.

Edited: Going to do two entries, first for fun and practice, second to be my hubby's gift too.

Name: Koreena
Idea for entry: Grentch and it's treasures
Art form type: polymer clay and other materials
Progress Gallery Link: http://wintersday2011.kirins.net/

Name: Koreena
Idea for entry: Wintersday quaggan
Art form type: plushie!!
Progress Gallery Link: http://wintersday2011.kirins.net/

brandylynn8403 · Nov 15, 2011, 07:10 PM // 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morag D

ooh looks lovely, I LOVE the headings with the little snow crystals :3
maybe you could put the names of the awards in bold? would make them stand out more. Also, and I know this is nitpicking but I can't help myself, that font on the picture makes my inner typography nazi come out >.< it really puts me off that the Rs and Ns completely break up the kerning (if u dunno what kerning is try this)

I fixed it. Yeah it was the font i was using. I did do it at 3 am lol so i hope you like this one better. If funny to cause the background is a screenie i took back in 07 during wintersday. LOL i love that screenie and thanks i am glad you like the wiki page. if there is anymore information ya'll think should be on there just let me know.

Thistle Xandra · Nov 15, 2011, 07:12 PM // 19:12

Brandylynn, I loooove the headings and the pic and blue theme really makes the page pop! Thanks for doing that! *hug*

Ariena, I'm glad this can be your motivation for an art piece this year, and of course, there is a very good chance for all participants to place

As for donations, there's no strict deadline as long as it's before the workshop ends so I can put them in the proper categories XD.

koreena, hehe, such a cute banner XD

Lord Dagon · Nov 15, 2011, 08:15 PM // 20:15

Hope you all enjoy the EL Tonics! I'll be looking forward in seeing all the art that is made from this workshop!

GeminiJuSa · Nov 15, 2011, 09:42 PM // 21:42

Ariena Najea: I'm glad you took the courage to join in this year. I hope you will have a great time doing this and that you will learn a lot

Lord_Dragon: Oh Mai GAWD! That was a really extraordinary donation! You're extremely generous!

And to everyone donating and thinking about donating: You are all wonderful!

Konig Des Todes · Nov 15, 2011, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariena Najea

I have always had an interest in drawing, but learning without formal instruction has been a daunting thought.

For me, it's just lacking motivation to draw which gets me. Deadlines in classes seemed to have done well for me in the past, so I'm hoping the Wintersday deadline works for me this time...

All I'll need is a scanner. If I can't get one I can scratch the art side good-bye (btw: @Thistle, since you complained in game about my 2-in-1 submission, I'd argue that it's just a picture book submission - a story with an illustration - since its the same topic. :P But do feel free to split should I manage that drawing)

Thistle Xandra · Nov 15, 2011, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

@Thistle, since you complained in game about my 2-in-1 submission, I'd argue that it's just a picture book submission - a story with an illustration - since its the same topic. :P But do feel free to split should I manage that drawing)

Bah! I was just countering your complaining with my own complaining :P I actually misunderstood you and thought you were doing 2 different entries and putting them in one entry field >:-(

Anyway, I've got guild wars running in the background and I'm set to 'away' if anyone wants to drop off donations

Ping me here if you don't see me, because I might be on my other account transferring stuff.

EDIT: offline now although I'll probably pop back on later again with the 'away' message up

Death By An Arrow · Nov 15, 2011, 10:39 PM // 22:39

Guh,.. wuh... buh... Wow, thanks for that incredible donation Dagon! I cant even imagine having enough ROOM for all those tonics, let alone the money o____o

Once I get any ideas Ill officially join the thread. But for now, back to skyrim. She calls to me.