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Gaile Gray · May 12, 2007, 07:57 PM // 19:57

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Originally Posted by prism2525

Not to mention that the last three entries were ALL Rose-themed (loads of thorns in GW:EN perhaps?).

This was explained on the Winners Page. I will add emphasis: In two instances, design concepts from multiple contestants were combined to form a single entry for judging and those combined concepts would be used as the basis for one new item, although each of those contestants will receive a prize.

If that is not clear, please let me know and I will rewrite it. When we get a good idea, but see a similarity between entries, we don't toss out the rest -- we try to incorporate the best of all the ideas into one entry which, if it wins, will be made into a single item. This gives the the chance to get the best possible item and to reward a larger number of participants. We feel it's a win/win situation.

The "dragon on a stick" and the "Pegasus-looking" focus items were another example, beyond the rose staff that you pointed out. The judges felt that the two good ideas that will be combined, in some way, and improved to make a single focus item.

BenjZee · May 12, 2007, 08:00 PM // 20:00

I love some of those, the frog and bear ones are ace!
I didnt enter but maybe i should next time, afterall in the bak of my maths book theres some pretty decent Rose weapons and i have a very similar one to the malandrus bow.

Chestnut · May 12, 2007, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Man, my wife made like 7 entries.. . and she didn't even make the finals..

AscalonWarrior · May 12, 2007, 08:25 PM // 20:25

There were few that I didn't quite understand..

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-h.php
and
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-q.php

What are they?

DarkZeal · May 12, 2007, 08:39 PM // 20:39

1) Lie about your age (sayng you're really young increases your chance alot)
2) Draw a crap load of entire (doesn't need to be good)
3) ?????
4) Profit

Some of the stuff that won I just don't understand.

*Darcy* · May 12, 2007, 09:58 PM // 21:58

A lot of posters seem to have missed the point of the contest - DESIGN. This was not a drawing contest; no prizes for the best or most detailed artwork. ANet was looking for concepts - whether computer-generated by a 30-year-old or handdrawn by a 13-year-old.

To see where ANet artists go with those concepts, you will have to await the appearance of the item in the game.

clawofcrimson · May 12, 2007, 11:30 PM // 23:30

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Originally Posted by Vilaptca

I would do anything for that staff to be in the hands of my Necro...to be honest, I'd use it on all my characters...that is awesome...

thanks.. it means a lot. I was not really expecting to win, I just wanted to see my ideas in game. It's nice to know that it is still a possibility.

Maybe if I hung a froggie instead of a bear....

Gaile Gray · May 13, 2007, 01:08 AM // 01:08

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Originally Posted by DarkZeal

1) Lie about your age (sayng you're really young increases your chance alot)

No one looks at name, age, or location until after the contest is judged and we need to list the winners, HM, and, in this contest, the finalists. It is called a a "blind judging." It is very, very fair.

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2) Draw a crap load of entire (doesn't need to be good)

No again, because no one can win more than one prize, and diffusing your talents over multiple entries reduces the chances of win. That is, those who sent a bunch of entries in most cases weren't as strong as a single entry into which someone invested much time, talent, and care.

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Originally Posted by Darcy

A lot of posters seem to have missed the point of the contest - DESIGN. This was not a drawing contest; no prizes for the best or most detailed artwork. ANet was looking for concepts - whether computer-generated by a 30-year-old or handdrawn by a 13-year-old.

To see where ANet artists go with those concepts, you will have to await the appearance of the item in the game.

Exactly, and thanks.

Onarik Amrak · May 13, 2007, 01:37 AM // 01:37

Some of those designs aren't that original. I reckon, it's the presentation that got them the win.

Though they say otherwise, it is evident that good presentation outweighs originality (or lack of).

Glowy and gimmicky animal based weapons win the day.

Edge Martinez · May 13, 2007, 04:44 AM // 04:44

I disagree. I think the designs chosen were very original, especially considering the fantasy theme which has been done to death and is so ingrained in society.

I can't wait to get that naked chick bow. EDIT: If they ever open up the Melandru area in ToA, that'd be a nice drop for that area.

ddust · May 13, 2007, 06:55 AM // 06:55

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Originally Posted by creelie

I love the tasseled spear. We need more artistic spears.

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Originally Posted by InfernalSuffering

I just love this focus:http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner1.php

As soon as they are released I MUST get one.

My other two favorites have to be:
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php

and

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-f.php

Thank you, glad someone like my concept sketch.

At least i got a free slot, t-shirt & 2 pins. lol. But dunno why I'm the only one has no country name. that sucked

scrinner · May 13, 2007, 12:46 PM // 12:46

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showp...4&postcount=32

That sword must be made..

NoChance · May 13, 2007, 11:19 PM // 23:19

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Originally Posted by clawofcrimson

I think this one is really good especially because the serpent is facing the opponent of the wielder of the weapon. For example compare it with the winning entry:

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner2.php

where the eagle is facing away from the "action". To me, that seems to be an important detail.

clawofcrimson · May 14, 2007, 03:52 AM // 03:52

glad you liked it no chance.

Next time I guess I will focus more attention on only one entry.... It seems that is a better idea.

Superdarth · May 14, 2007, 07:47 AM // 07:47

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Originally Posted by Skuld

Those are mostly terrible, wtf?

I tend to agree but A-net can modify the designs to look realy sweet, and some can be implented immidiatly.

My favorite: http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php

roperratt · May 14, 2007, 10:01 AM // 10:01

I enjoyed the weapons and really admire the work that goes into creating them. There are a few people who will never be satisfied with the offerings of A-net, and that is understood, whiners exist in every game. Congratulations to the winners and the finalist.

I want the bow with nekkid chicks on it!

ravensong · May 14, 2007, 10:24 AM // 10:24

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Originally Posted by clawofcrimson

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-h.php

Is this a staff head or what?

Question for Gaile: Were the judges blind when they judged this or was the one who drew this? Same with that rose...

I dont want to be rude but I mean common there were plenty of other more interesting, better made enteries who didnt win! I call it beaver syndrom!

Ok here is my hammer entry,didnt win anything:

[M]agna_[C]arta · May 14, 2007, 11:06 AM // 11:06

I wish I have a Scanner^^.
Then I can E-mail my work, Can I?

Kas · May 14, 2007, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Some are nice while others where blatantly "inspired". Some even look that familiar that i'm gonna browse through my D&D Sourcebooks. I'm sure i've seen atleast one weapon in there allready.

thejerk · May 14, 2007, 02:00 PM // 14:00

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner6.php This staff looks cool.