Curse

Allanon754 · Mar 01, 2007, 05:47 PM // 17:47

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Originally Posted by Psuedo Halgoen

Please please please PLEASE!!! can some of you design some amazing caster items.

Yes please, it would be so nice to have individual Caster items instead of one staff, and one focus/cane... plus they seem to be dull compared to other weapons

Sir Skullcrasher · Mar 01, 2007, 06:30 PM // 18:30

I'm wielding a wooden board with sharp nails of pwnage!

Plague · Mar 01, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

I think that sword didn't win because it's not a very unique design. It's just a sword. It's a pretty model (congrats to whomever made it), but in the game it would just be a normal long sword with a slightly different hilt. You wouldn't even be able to make out the inscriptions.

That's the problem with designing weapons for a game like this: you have to make sure the shape of the weapon is unique, not the detailing. If you could turn the form of your design into a silhouette and be unable to distinguish your design from someone else's, you've failed. (Unless you're doing something for a game like... Oblivion, where the weapon is literally right in your face all the time.)

Gaile Gray · Mar 01, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07

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Originally Posted by prism2525

I have a few entries in mind. Will post them on this thread (or another) after the deadline. (Don't want u guys to suck my ideas)

We would like to ask that no one post until after the winners are announced and the art is posted on our site. There is a reason for this that has to do with how we may go about making the announcements and revealing the new items.

ElinoraNeSangre · Mar 01, 2007, 11:13 PM // 23:13

I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.

prism2525 · Mar 02, 2007, 12:16 AM // 00:16

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

We would like to ask that no one post until after the winners are announced and the art is posted on our site. There is a reason for this that has to do with how we may go about making the announcements and revealing the new items.

Sure, no prob Galie.

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Originally Posted by ElinoraNeSangre

I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.

I think so too, however I find it harder to draw (pencil or photoshop) caster items than swords etc. Still i have a few ideas i won't waste.

PS: Galie, is it ok for us to send printed computer-generated images?

zidane888 · Mar 02, 2007, 01:46 AM // 01:46

^ Yes, you can.

lyra_song · Mar 02, 2007, 01:57 AM // 01:57

Can we post ideas we are NOT sending in?

ravensong · Mar 02, 2007, 11:51 AM // 11:51

Hey Gaile when will the FAQ be ready?

and lyra_song yes you can post ideas which you dont send in lol :P but there is a chance that someone will steal the idea and take all the credit

clawofcrimson · Mar 02, 2007, 09:34 PM // 21:34

with the upcoming news of ch4 coming in april its too bad the entries will have to be in by march 30 ..... we don't know anything about new professions and their weapons (if there are any)

zidane888 · Mar 03, 2007, 12:47 AM // 00:47

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Originally Posted by clawofcrimson

with the upcoming news of ch4 coming in april its too bad the entries will have to be in by march 30 ..... we don't know anything about new professions and their weapons (if there are any)

The rules state that the designs should be inspired on Tyria/Elona/Cantha. Take the time to re-read them perhaps.

Stealthc · Mar 03, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41

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Originally Posted by demonblade

didnt win

I'm going have a guess and suggest it didn't win because it looks far too much like the Master Sword from the legend of zelda series.

lyra_song · Mar 03, 2007, 01:52 AM // 01:52

You have to remember, Swords in this game are mostly seen for the blade itself. In making a design for Guild Wars you have to think about how big it will be in proportion to the player and how visible it will be, as well as signature features.

The blade shape and design is not very memorable and is rather bland.The handle looks great, but your hand covers that. The guard is kinda so so, i dont know how detailed it would look once rendered.

ravensong · Mar 03, 2007, 09:42 AM // 09:42

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Originally Posted by lyra_song

You have to remember, Swords in this game are mostly seen for the blade itself. In making a design for Guild Wars you have to think about how big it will be in proportion to the player and how visible it will be, as well as signature features.

The blade shape and design is not very memorable and is rather bland.The handle looks great, but your hand covers that. The guard is kinda so so, i dont know how detailed it would look once rendered.

Yes must agree, Demonblade`s sword really looks good and its well made/rendered but he didnt win becouse its rather plain and it did not .....uhm how do you say...point out from the rest by the idea and originality

Psuedo Halgoen · Mar 03, 2007, 09:57 AM // 09:57

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Originally Posted by ElinoraNeSangre

I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.

Oh please do Eli!

ravensong · Mar 06, 2007, 11:22 AM // 11:22

Everyone, FAQ is here!

Petrus · Mar 06, 2007, 12:41 PM // 12:41

someone make a huge stormbow skinned hammer plz...:P er got no huge hammers with cool animations on.... and it has to be BIG....:P i cant draw for shit so someone else have to make it...

c_ras · Mar 06, 2007, 01:28 PM // 13:28

Is there any way that the FAQ can be cleaned up a bit? It seems that the FAQ questions and the answers kind of mesh all together, especially with everything being same font, same color, and bold. Sometimes it hard to tell when a FAQ question or answer starts.
Something like this might make it easier for people:

Example Layout:

Can I relay a contest entry through a third party in order to skirt the eligibility rules?
No. Each entry must be the unique property of the person who enters and prizes can be sent only to the entrant.

Why are European contestants between ages 13 and 18 required to enter through their parent?
There are legal restrictions on contests in Europe that make it appropriate to require that Europeans in that age group enter through one of their parents or guardians. Credit can be given to the artist, rather than the parent, if that preference is indicated on the entry itself.

I'm sure you get the point. Having the questions bold and the answers normal makes it easier to find what you are looking for, easier to read, and looks more professional.

motoko_kawaii · Mar 06, 2007, 05:55 PM // 17:55

Weaponsmith Title....wow yes!

I had a go this time round, doubt i will win but who knows

Was not that impressed by the prizes, but I would like to get "my own" weapon in game.

{BHC}KingWarman88 · Mar 06, 2007, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Hey,

you can make your own weapons