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Tzu · Sep 21, 2008, 09:05 PM // 21:05

anyone thinking about entering?

You don't have to reveal your plans, but have you started working yet? If
you're not entering, is there an entry you would like to see done by someone else?

This could serve as a thread for inspiration, and to receive feedback on work in progress. Also, it would be great if people could post their finished work here when the deadline has expired, so that everyone can enjoy every artists' work, even if they're not one of the winners or honourable mentions.

Previous contests (winners):

Halloween Art Contest 2007
Halloween Art Contest 2006
Halloween Art Contest 2005

Generally, the idea is for you to "craft Halloween art with a Guild Wars theme."
Last year, these were ideas of what you could enter, displayed in the rules:

__* Carve a pumpkin—real or not—and take a photograph.
__ * Create a blueprint for other pumpkin carvers.
__ * Sketch a costume by hand or on the computer. If you're extra creative, stitch up that costume, add some makeup or temporary tattoos, and model it in a photograph.
__ * Design a desktop image to share the joy in your home, school, or office.
__ * Decorate a cake, bake some cookies, compose a menu, build an edible haunted house—put your culinary skills to the task.
__ * Spruce up your homestead and send a photograph.

Remember:

! One entry per person
! "Entries will be judged equally on the basis of creativity, style, and the melding of Halloween into a Guild Wars theme."
! Last year there were 90 prizes available, but they upped the prize pool as they announced the winners because of all the great entries. You shouldn't expect this to happen again, but you must expect the entries to be even better than last year, and the competition to be more difficult. In other words, DO YOUR VERY BEST!

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I for one have started working on my entry. It will be a costume, so it's going to take a lot of time to construct. I'd be willing to post work in progress here and give constructive criticism to other artists, as well as help anyone else who's making a costume.
I'll be bringing the Sylvari concept art to life as best as I can.

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**cosyfiep** · Sep 21, 2008, 10:28 PM // 22:28

nope, I dont seem to have a kid that I can dress up for this 'art' contest....so after last year I have decided to just give up.

StarrTheInsane · Sep 22, 2008, 12:03 AM // 00:03

Are they having one this year? Usually the deadline is mid-October, so if they are having one, there's not much time.

Operative 14 · Sep 22, 2008, 04:46 AM // 04:46

I'll probably enter another wallpaper this year. I'll never win, but it's fun to try.

Tzu · Sep 22, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

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Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

Are they having one this year? Usually the deadline is mid-October, so if they are having one, there's not much time.

agreed. If they are hosting one this year too, which I expect them too ~ but you never know for sure :S, I'm guessing they'll announce it soon, probably 'round 1rst of October.

Cosyfiep: whilst I know what you're getting at, their costumes were very good. I still think I saw one better fit for first place amongst the honourable mentions, but.. *shrug* can't do much about it but do your best.

Tender Wolf · Sep 22, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05

I'm entering! I have a GREAT idea if I do say so myself.

It just came to me and I've almost got it done. Even if it doesn't win I'll keep it for fun because I really enjoyed working on it and am proud of it. Can't wait to show it to everyone!

Tzu I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with as well.

That ritualist costume was great, looking forward to seeing your next one.

exploiter · Sep 23, 2008, 10:52 AM // 10:52

I hope we are having one this year. It will be my first entry

Tzu · Oct 02, 2008, 06:43 AM // 06:43

bumping this!

The contest is definitly happening! Someone from Arenanet just confirmed it over at inc-gamers. They're working with it as we speak.

guevera verreuil · Oct 02, 2008, 01:13 PM // 13:13

I would be uber upset if they didn't have one...especially since the last 3 said 'annual' and since i'm already working on something xD

Tzu · Oct 02, 2008, 04:56 PM // 16:56

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Originally Posted by guevera verreuil

I would be uber upset if they didn't have one...especially since the last 3 said 'annual' and since i'm already working on something xD

I agree. what are you working on? If you don't want to say, maybe just mention the category?

Chicken of the Seas · Oct 06, 2008, 11:26 PM // 23:26

Good to see that the contest really is happening (http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/halloween2008/) If I have the time, maybe I'll enter something involving food or a Photoshop manip. Or if I can, I'll try to do a generic pumpkin carving

KiyaKoreena · Oct 06, 2008, 11:44 PM // 23:44

My entry is 95% done, but seeing the prizes kind of killed my drive to finish right now. And no, its not costumes this year. Had enough of people complaining about my entry last year.

Tzu · Oct 07, 2008, 08:11 AM // 08:11

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Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

My entry is 95% done, but seeing the prizes kind of killed my drive to finish right now. And no, its not costumes this year. Had enough of people complaining about my entry last year.

complaints!? :/ that's harsh.

And yeah, the prizes really suck this year -_-'
The only thing I almost sort of want is the nightfall collector's edition, but not really. No point in throwing in the towel just because of that though, I have almost finished it anyway, I'll lose more by not competing.

KiyaKoreena · Oct 07, 2008, 02:49 PM // 14:49

Harsh is the people who a year later are still griping about my costumes winning an art contest even though it followed the suggestions of things to do. I know, "its the internet, get a thicker skin" but honestly....

I finished the last bits and took the pictures yesterday. This week will be going over and photoshopping any mistakes/lighting issues and making the little webpage again like last year for the people interested in how it was done. I am quite proud of my work that I did this year and think a few people will enjoy seeing it.

Still cant help but be disappointed there are no minis and unless I can get 1st or 2nd I wont be winning anything new. But thats pretty much the same for anyone that placed high last year.

StarrTheInsane · Oct 07, 2008, 06:44 PM // 18:44

I'm just glad the deadline is closer to halloween this time. Last year I had something I was really happy with and then found out that I'd missed the deadline by a few days. Maybe I'll revamp my old one since it never got used...

Drizzitdude · Oct 07, 2008, 08:38 PM // 20:38

I want to enter but i cant think of anything compared to the awesomeness of the last year entries. And a pumpkin just seems kind of boring. I want to win for the graphics card and the signed Nf though.

emberlights · Oct 08, 2008, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Yes, I'm entering. Not really disappointed with the prizes, I rather have a new video card than a minipet. Actually, cause I really DO need a new video card =D. I doubt I'll win 1st place though. I'm just doing a drawing. Good luck everyone.

KiyaKoreena · Oct 18, 2008, 05:57 AM // 05:57

Just sent in my entry, I can't wait to see what everyone else came up with.

guevera verreuil · Oct 19, 2008, 05:40 PM // 17:40

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Originally Posted by Tzu

I agree. what are you working on? If you don't want to say, maybe just mention the category?

eep! i should check guru more often :S

doing 15k druids.
going to be so cold outside

Roguish Seraph · Nov 03, 2008, 12:37 AM // 00:37

how does everyone think they did?