Curse

Unlucky Slayer · Sep 15, 2007, 08:40 PM // 20:40

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Originally Posted by Stalker Haras

No I haven't replaced TNTM...or I don't think I have at least? I'm sure Nileene enjoys the break between TNTM2 and possible TNTM3. :P

Remember all, assignment is due tonight!

All I can say about this is stay tuned. =3

Brandon1107 · Sep 16, 2007, 11:27 PM // 23:27

eeeeeeeeeeee.....will we be able to see the results today?

Stalker Haras · Sep 16, 2007, 11:30 PM // 23:30

Yeah, I apologize about the delay. We had some unsuspecting things happen that I am currently working on, but I promise there will be results today!

Queen Kitiara · Sep 17, 2007, 12:05 AM // 00:05

NO SWEAT

you give us a week to do our stuff, we can certainly wait longer for you to do yours

Geishe · Sep 17, 2007, 12:12 AM // 00:12

WHAT? I bet you the judges are just slacking off. hmph.

cough

Stalker Haras · Sep 17, 2007, 02:43 AM // 02:43

Alright here we have the long overdue submissions, in which I apologize for the lateness of them!

In no special order.

Queen Kitiara

Judges Comments:

Judge One: Kitiara, what are we going to do with you? Miss "too hot to handle" no matter what assignment we throw at you! From matching color armor to background color. I felt the text was maybe a bit overdone, and a little less could be written, seems very crowded on the top part of the shot. Along with the Healing Signet symbol, although it is unavoidable to get a shot using a skill to hide the skill, but it is still possible!

Judge Two: Carrie No. 4! I just see so many good ideas in this, but they all looked VERY crammed together. The burning effect on yourself is very neat, but you have to watch the distortions it causes on your character. The scenery is beautiful, but you cut off a little too much of the trees and now it just looks like a mass of orange and black. The pose is intimidating, but the signet symbol was very distracting, and the shining hand seemed more like "fist of god," than evil. I really liked the quote you included, but again, the text was cheesy.

Guest Judge: I love the caption on this picture :]. I like how the fire adds to the enraged look, it makes it seem like you are so angry and wanting revenge that you just burst into flames.

Tasha Darke

Judges Comments:

Judge One: Once again you've done a great job! You're keeping up the good modeling and showing us the hidden talent you have! The theme you chose fits your ranger so well, you blend in with your shot, nothing overpowers you. Only thing that gets me, is the text color is a bit boring, the red doesn't match and sticks out more, other then that good job!

Judge Two: Heheheheh! I TOTALLY Saw Poison Ivy, great job executing the character! Tasha herself looks FABULOUS, very beautiful strong face, while still emitting the " Don't get near me," attitude. Great pose, great armor choice (totally amazon), and that light at your feet and vegetation just blends so well. I am very happy that you've improved so much. But I must admit, the text is really cheesy, and the only problem I had with this picture. Remember, the whole image counts, not just the super fierce, scary model!

Guest Judge: I love the pose in this picture, it looks like you are saying "This is my domain, come in and I'll kill you", and the quote says the same thing. It looks like you own the background, i just love it :].

Ashling Fey

Judges Comments:

Judge One: When I had first seen this picture, I was stunned at the fact that Ashling is usually a shy, quiet type ritualist, but now, she brought out the evil! I love the references of ashes, for the fact that ritualists use Urns in combat and such. Also it referring to a shortened version of your name. Well thought out. Although he background I felt would be overused in this assignment.

Judge Two: Carrie No. 3! The play on Ashes to Ashes with reference to Ashling was veryyy witty! However, with so many characters using fire as evil, I felt yours just didn't stand out this week. The pose is a little more diva than horror, and the lighting really didn't work in your favor. I was more drawn to the burning trees than your character. And just your hand disappears into the tree trunk and I'm just thinking to myself, HER HANDS GOING TO BURN UP! Careful when you play with fire little Ritualist!

Guest Judge: I like the taunting pose, it says to me "If you get me angry, ill light you on fire like i just did to those trees". The caption to me is great :], not only because its one of my favorite david bowie songs dry, but how ritualists use ashes, and here you are creating ashes by burning everything.

Cold Lucille

Judges Comments:

Judge One: Wow! Stunning again! This actually to me looks like it could be a real movie poster! It all fits so well, from the background, to the aura, to the armor itself. The text on it only improves the evilness this cold girl usually has, but its a dark hot evilness now!

Judge Two: Carrie no. 2!!! I totally LOVE the background. This reminds me of Mila's 7 Sins shot from TNTM cycle 2, and honestly that shot was AMAZING (and super super scary). I felt you lived up to that shot! The aura works very well here, and I'm glad you were able to use the aura to compliment the shot instead of detracting from it. The text is really nice, and the reference to "Cold," was very witty. My only slight problem with this is that the your hand is blocking your face. If you waited for just a slight millisecond, then I think you could have created a very similar pose without blocking the face. Great job.

Guest Judge: Ohhhh I like this one :] it looks like you're ready to light people who come near you on fire, and the divine aura adds to it. I love the backround too, very fitting.

Rosemary Marron

Judges Comments:

Judge One: OMG! The poor little guy, stabbing him in the face. D:

The title of this poster, short and sweet. I don't want to piss her off. Only thing that really bugs me about this shot, is the giant glove holding the sword. It's way to big! Otherwise the shot portrays the evilness within the usual shy ritualist!

Judge Two: Nuuuuu, don't kill the blind man! This poster really reminds me of the beginning of Sleepy Hollow where the victim is being chased. Rosemary also looks very scary and I think the horror aspect indeed is there. For the execution part, A few small details are lacking. For example for your plague focus, it looks like you're stabbing yourself and that made me laugh a little. As well, the silver on the victim is a little too attention grabbing, and I felt wasn't the smartest colour choice. However, that sword sure looks scary! And nice armor combo, I'm totally stealing that from you, lol. Watch out for the crazy ritualist ahhhh

Guest Judge: This one is in my opinion, the most effective of the photo's. This has to be the most evil thing you can do, beheading a blind guy! I don't care much for the title, an evil name would have made it better, but the caption is great.

Death Defyer

Judges Comments:

Judge One: When i first looked at this, the one thing that hit me first was the font. It seemed like those old black and white TV shows from way back when, when they used that font style. In todays world, that is boring, we've been more "hip'ed" up her say. I also feel that maybe there is a bit to much text on the image that you cropped, otherwise the shot looks like a shot from a horror movie. Also, the cropping of the image looks to compressed, which makes the characters seem smaller then they are.

Judge Two: As a necro, you automatically look evil! So naturally, I had high expectations for the necro's to really nail this assignment. Sadly, I must admit I am a little let down. You do look scary, and Dunkoro looks like some zombie minion, but it didn't sell as a movie poster. The Ebert Roeper thing was witty, but if you look at actual movie posters, it is usually done like this:

Two VERY enthusiastic Thumbs Up!"
- Ebert & Roeper

It is a small detail, but instead of making this poster seem more real, it just made me distance myself and correct the mistake. As well, the text is cheeesy. I totally see Rocky Horror Picture Show instead of a horror movie. However, I guess I must applaud you for matching your armor to the background, as thats a very important note to remember. Next time, please be weary of the overall appeal of the poster/shot, instead of one aspect of it.

Guest Judge: The font is kind of a bit cheesy, but the position that she is in, holding the sword as the old man dunkoro is begging for his life, it seems like she is about to slash that sword across his neck. The background is nice, but it looks like you just traveled to a volcano to cut his head off. The Ebert and Ropert quote is great, if they say its good, it must be a great movie!

Sue Aside

Judges Comments:

Judge One: Hot, hot hot. Literally. Shes so hot here, the text is even smoking in her presence. This is the Sue Aside we saw in assignment 1, but lost in assignment 2. The fire casts a nice dark shadow on your face, which hides detail on it, making your lovely character look evil, even though she really couldn't be! Another thing that i loved was the fact that the armor blended in so well with the fire itself. It looks like the fire is "one" with the clothing, great job!

Judge Two: Carrie no.1 AHHHH! The Stephen King movie totally popped up in my head when I saw the flames blanketing Sue Aside. Unfortunately for you, the choice of fire as "evil," was very prominent this week. Fortunately, I think you pulled it off well and stood out from the pack. The lighting on your face is absolutely beautiful, and really adds on the horror aspect. The flame is really quite in the perfect position as well, without blocking out your face, but slithering past your right shoulder. Good timing! The text wasn't cheesy. armor colour choice was smart. What can I say? Another solid job.

Guest Judge: I like this one a lot. It has great lighting, and it looks like she is one with the fire, Lady of the fire ohmy

? I also like the angry pose, as if she is cursing somebody.

Eryn Shadowbane

Title:

Red Anguish
starring Eryn Shadow
'Who dares to trespass?'

Judges Comments:

Judge One: You had always mentioned you where better with more evil, dark things then you where with romance and such. So I had expected you to excel here. I had expected a really dark gloomy scene, that portrayed a very evil sin, but I guess I expected to much. Although my expectations weren't met, you did meet the expectations of this assignment! The Paragon fits well into its background, which is a decently evil place to take a shot, and it coordinates with your dark skin more. Dark enough to show evil, but light enough to not ruin the shot!

Judge Two: I must commend you for your choice of background. I felt it was one of the more creative choices this week, and just the way you matched your armor to the black spikey's was very clever. To be able to make an angelic paragon look evil is quite hard, and I felt you pulled it off quite well. A concern I found was on the left side, you could clearly see a red pointy thing sticking into the image. It is just a small detail, but it still detracted from the whole image. So in other words, just watch the cropping next time and make sure every single itsy bitsy detail is excellent. Good job!

Guest Judge: The background is very fitting for an evil look, but the pose i think is kind of awkward. It looks like you are flexing for a muscle show or something. I do like the armor though, the skullish looking design on it makes it look like armor made especially for an evil person!

Sali Sue

One line title: Once they go in, they never come out.

Judges Comments:

Judge One: I feel that your armor here is not fitting to this setting at all. It's in my opinion WAY to distracting, and possibly makes this theme harder to understand. A random spec of green blob, in a dark background. I also thought that maybe a more "seductive" armor choice could have been used. The assignment though, still executed very well, for it does show a sin!

Judge Two: I really liked the idea of the Black Widow!! And yes, I did get the cave, and the seduction etc, etc. However, I think the execution of this shot was mediocre. I felt the green outfit was very out of place, and really not very seductive or evil at all. As well, before I read your blurb, I thought you were giving the finger to Oogami! Overall, I felt the idea was great, but the execution fell a little flat.

Guest Judge: The armor choice isn't flattering, enchanters just doesn't really stand out. If you're trying to lure somebody into a dark scary cave of no return, i would try a for lack of better term, "SHINEYYYY" armor set, maybe Elite Canthan for shineyness, or Elite Enchanters for a seductive look.

Geishe · Sep 17, 2007, 02:48 AM // 02:48

the judges are so slow, god

hey i like them

Sali Su and co. · Sep 17, 2007, 04:40 AM // 04:40

What happened to Emma Foxx?

golly, i really need to pick my armour better :S

Its a shame I have NO clue how to add text etc. It makes them all look sooo lovely!!

Stalker Haras · Sep 17, 2007, 06:03 AM // 06:03

Well, here we are, the end of assignment 3. I bet you're all anxiously awaiting these late results. Firstly I suggest EVERYONE in the contest reads this post carefully.

You may have noticed in the submitted shots, yes Emma was not in there. Why? She had NOT sent in her assignment. We feel it is because she has been in the elimination bracket in both assignment 1, and 2, and she felt that she could not step up her game, and continue forward, instead leaving us with another bogus elimination.

Here are the scores.

Emma Fox - 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 (UP FOR ELIMINATION)
Death Defyer - 3 + 3 + 2 = 8 (UP FOR ELIMINATION)

Sali Su - 2 + 4 + 3 = 9
Queen Kitiara - 4 + 6 + 4 = 14
Eryn Shadowbane - 6 + 2 + 9 = 17
Rosemary Marron - 5 + 8 + 5 = 18
Ashling Fey - 7 + 5 + 6 = 18
Cold Lucille - 8 + 10 + 7 = 25

Tasha Darke - 10 + 7 + 8 = 26 (UP FOR IMMUNITY)
Sue Aside - 9 + 9 + 10 = 27 (UP FOR IMMUNITY)

Current Immunity Holder: You have lost your immunity for assignment 4. It shall be assigned to the next person who has won the immunity.

Eliminatees:

Emma Fox
Death Defyer

Emma Fox: It was half expected that you would not turn in an assignment. Although some of us hoped you would come through and at least go out with honor, but you chose not too. I myself was really disappointed that you did not turn anything in.

Death Defyer: We felt that you as a Necro should have been on top of this assignment like stick on rice, but it was the exact opposite. Maybe it was just bad luck, we hope you can do better in future assignments!

Immunities:

Sue Aside - Another Stunning performance just like assignment 1. We missed that in assignment 2, where we thought you would excel. We hope you can keep up the good work, and talent you bring tot he table.

Tasha Darke - Congratulations. Top 2 on 2 assignments in a row. You should feel proud. I hope you have broke out of your shell from assignment one, and can continue your good work with future assignments!

Elimination - One person has to go, and this week, was another obvious one sad to say.

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As for our Immunity winner. View the magazine cover below.

Now: On to the more important part of this post. I personally am getting tired of putting all this hard work into this contest, and so far all I've really gotten to show from my contestants thus far is "I'm going to slack, or not even going to submit a picture because I cannot take criticism."

I don't want to do this but if this continues further, I am completely willing to close this competition. I didn't pick the lot of 12 of you out of my applications just so that I can watch you quit because you don't think you can "cut it".

It takes a lot for me to get angered, and if I have to put so much work into something, and not even receive half the work back from you guys, then it isn't fun anymore. I'm basically on the last straw on people leaving the competition. I hope you all realize that this is here for fun, yes you may not like what judges have to say, but thats the reason why you signed up for this in the first place!

Now get out there and please, make Bob and I proud!

(yes i noticed the typos on the mag cover AFTER I posted >.>)

Perynne · Sep 17, 2007, 07:43 AM // 07:43

Congratulations Tasha! Your shot was spot on. There were tons of other great evil ladies this round too, it was amazing seeing what everyone had come up with.

I'm disappointed that already people are showing such lack of respect for the contest and the entertainment that it's meant to be. Please, please PLEASE when you participate in screenshot contests on the forum, make sure you're able to take criticism and stay proudly in the contest until the end! It might not be as glamorous as you imagined at first (yes, surprisingly screenshotting can be a lot of hard work) but it's not fair towards other contestants that you drop out in the middle just because you got bored/couldn't handle the feedback.
Frankly, I think that in TNTS the judges have been very nice and polite about comments. I have not seen any unjust or mean comments at all. They, along with Slayer, are doing a wonderful job at hosting such a fun competition, and I hope it won't be ruined because of a few people who decided they just couldn't handle it.

Here's looking forward to the next assignment eagerly.

Morag D · Sep 17, 2007, 08:58 AM // 08:58

Tasha, your shot is absolute genius! where did you possibly find this location? I also very much liked Tori's and Pery's!

I'm not sure I understand this commotion about lack of morale... ok might be my personal problems of emigrating make me blind for everything else, and I don't know what's happening behind the scenes, but I still think most of the ladies put a lot of effort into this competition (myself included, even if I always feel very tired these days). the judges' comments have been very sensitive, they really try to find good things about every shot, and even if I do not always agree with their decisions it's not my/OUR place to complain/nag/slack - it was our own decision to enter, after all.

bring on the next challenge!

tasha · Sep 17, 2007, 08:58 AM // 08:58

Looking at the other contestants entries, the judges must have had a tough choice! They were all so good! I'm amazed I got top spot - I was feeling really confident about the shots I took on Tuesday, but by the time I felt happy enough to submit it I was really nervous.

I share Perynne's feelings of disappointment of others not showing the contest the respect it deserves. Ok, stuff happens, life changes and you can't predict what new life crisis will demand your time, but stepping aside because you get bored or can't handle the feedback isn't fair on those who give up their time organising the competition, and to the others participating or didn't make it to start with. I sincerely hope that the contest will continue and run its course.

Can't wait to see what the next assignment is. *spams refresh all day*

Edit: Seems Morag posted as I was writing mine. The shot was taken inside Rragar's Menagerie, level 1 as you head right from the dungeon entrance. Near the end of that tunnel is where I took the shot.

Noanoa · Sep 17, 2007, 09:52 AM // 09:52

I think this is definitely the most interesting and well organized of all the screenshot contests up to date. Quality assignments, quality judges and critique.

Hmm, but! Now we've only got our most dedicated contestants left, aye?

And congrats to Tasha for star of the week!

Queen Kitiara · Sep 17, 2007, 02:22 PM // 14:22

I must compliment whole heartedly at how tactful and useful the judges critiques are...I must say that before I even applied and looked at the threads for TNTM I was seriously scared for the harsh critiques for all the world to see. That truly is not the case here and we are certainly most lucky! I pledge to step up my game (even though I swear I try so hard every time!) to let the judges see we appreciate them as well as Stalker for putting on this cool competition - I don't have a clue how hard it is to run this, I didn't realize it (running TNTS) took so much more work than doing the screenshots - which I must say has shocked me how much work it can be when getting so picky- lol- but nevertheless u have my respect guys- please don't be discouraged, if Noana is right - hopefully you'll see a total 180 for this week

Grats Tasha! Guys everyone is upping their game- some great shots! and I just pray to see immunity once - I know I'm in with a group of expert screenshotters or shall I say "Superstars" - I'm glad to be hanging with ya all and am learning so much from you and the judges!

Looking forward to more kick butt pics for next week!
<3 Kiti

Brandon1107 · Sep 17, 2007, 07:43 PM // 19:43

It's not right that Stalker and the judges have to work so hard coming up with critiques and assignments and then when the assignment is due there is someone who didnt send theirs in making it not suspensful and leaving their hard work for nothing as well as ours (even though I still love seeing everyones piece). I just think as everyone else said we gotta show the judges respect, cause I mean your the one who signed up for this contest, it is fair for everyone else.

ON A SIDE NOTE! Tasha yours was magnificent!!! And I don't say that to anyone. It was so clever taking the role as Poison Ivy, your scenery as well as you fit the part sooo well. Great job to everyone, really great.

Close call for me though =/ No more cheesy writing, i'm not good at adding font. Hehe and I liked the font too.

Chicken of the Seas · Sep 17, 2007, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Contrats Tasha! I loved your romantico assignment picture as well as this one, you deserved it!

I too agree with what everyone else has posted before me. I was also worried that the judges would have harsher criticisms (theres usually always one minor simon cowell eh?) but none of them I have gotten so far (or have seen) have been harsh at all! I really hope this contest isn't closed although I can understand the frustration. I'm assuming its not only because of Emma but because of the other ele that submitted theirs late? (Or I'm assuming anyway since there were no judges comments)

Great pics to the rest of you as well, can't wait to see the next challenging assignment!

Stalker Haras · Sep 17, 2007, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Assignment #4 “Public Eye”

Aloha!! Bob Spellchecker is back from Sunny Ol’ Hawaii and checking in with our lovely stars.

Some of you girls sure know how to put your freak face on. The next time Quentin Taratino needs to cast for a psycho and gorey film, I bet he would take up one of you lovely girls.

Now, we’ve seen your funny side, your romantic persona, and even your horror talents. Those have all been masks you’ve donned in order to advertise a film and to showcase your acting talents. Fortunately for you (OR unfortunately), this week you will get to be yourself! Kind of.

Stars are only famous because of their fans. And it is a fact that rumors and publicity can help make or break one’s career. For this week, TTS productions will assign each of you girls with a specific marketing ploy in which you will have to stir some controversy under the public eye. Really, you will be acting the role of yourself over the course of this week and use this publicity to boost your career. If you succeed, you will be a Star forever and be recorded in history for your acting AND your personal controversies. If you fail, then you might as well quit the industry all together for bad publicity can ruin the best performances!

You will have to provide us with a paparazzi shot of you being caught under the public eye. Be it smooching of with someone else’s beau, throwing cellphones (or wanding) a maid, you will have to provide us with a photograph of your public exposure. I have heard of good paparazzo that goes by the name of Stalker. He can be contacted for further help on getting the best possible paparazzi shot.

On top of that, be sure to include a newspaper or magazine article about your situation. A short paragraph is sufficient but please include a headliner

Example: Lokii Bares All!!!!
While tanning in Kamadan City for her annual vacation, International sensation Lokii has been caught wearing all but her undergarments! With complaints from local women about Lokii’s lack of clothing, the star was forced to leave the city under local scrutiny. Rep’s have yet to comment on Lokii’s spontaneous actions!

Good luck being little troublemakers, my little stars!

Side notes:
1 picture of Star caught in embarrassing situation. (Will be E-mailed to each individual)
1 Write up of the situation and a headliner. (50-150 words is enough)
Headgear is allowed Keep to a minimal)

This assignment is due NO later then Saturday, September 22nd, 11:59PM GMT -5.

Chicken of the Seas · Sep 17, 2007, 11:13 PM // 23:13

When's it due? Haha, when I first got my assignment via email I was totally confused, I thought I did something wrong or something

Stalker Haras · Sep 17, 2007, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Oh sorry, i completely forgot that part, adding it now.

Roguish Seraph · Sep 18, 2007, 04:39 AM // 04:39

what the....? :O

Stalker I'm so gonna get you for that >>