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Tender Wolf · Jun 26, 2009, 03:30 AM // 03:30

Thanks Starr! Good thing I didn't get started yet.

But I don't have access to Photoshop at the moment anyway, so that'll have to wait til I get home. Hope I don't miss the due date.

Great contest!

ZenRgy · Jun 26, 2009, 09:08 AM // 09:08

Is there a way I could be given a predecided scene to sketch rather than reading 3 seperate fan fictions?

Tzu · Jun 26, 2009, 11:40 AM // 11:40

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Originally Posted by ZenRgy

Is there a way I could be given a predecided scene to sketch rather than reading 3 seperate fan fictions?

for the sake of the quality of your artwork, I would reccomend that you read them all, or at least read one thoroughly and pick a scene after that.
I could pick out a scene from each story for you, if you want (I read them all a few times), but I think your art could suffer for it considering you wouldn't know the background or important details about characters and environment.
Your choice, of course.

Rei The Distant · Jun 26, 2009, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Thanks Grim for posting my picture ^^. I agree with Tzu, it is best if you read the three stories, it helps significantly. I just wish I had enough time to do more sketches. Oh well...

StarrTheInsane · Jun 26, 2009, 05:34 PM // 17:34

It was for that reason I tried to keep the stories short. I knew that a few people would be turned away from sketching if they knew they had to read through three long stories to choose a scene. That and not knowing how many of them I would have to read through myself before the designated announcement date.

But these folks are right, it's important that you at least read one story. They're awesome stories and not terribly long, so I would recommend reading at least one even if you aren't going to draw.

I was always more impressed by stories when the author took the time to read over the bio and I could tell when they didn't. Same goes with the sketches. If someone just gives a short description of a scene to you, it loses alot of soul.

Tzu · Jun 26, 2009, 06:11 PM // 18:11

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Originally Posted by Rei The Distant

Thanks Grim for posting my picture ^^

and thanks for using my story! I love your sketch, it looks incredible.

A great writer and artist, awesome!

Rei The Distant · Jun 26, 2009, 07:23 PM // 19:23

No prob Tzu, your story inspired me a lot. So thankyou too! It was a pleasure. I wish I had more time to fully draw everyone, but I'm busy atm. There are some many talented artist here

Tzu · Jun 26, 2009, 11:45 PM // 23:45

for fun and inspiration

not an actual entry

Roan caught red-handed, 5-min sketch of a scene from my own story.

StarrTheInsane · Jun 27, 2009, 12:36 AM // 00:36

But he smells better now

ZenRgy · Jun 27, 2009, 03:38 PM // 15:38

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Originally Posted by Tzu

for the sake of the quality of your artwork, I would reccomend that you read them all, or at least read one thoroughly and pick a scene after that.
I could pick out a scene from each story for you, if you want (I read them all a few times), but I think your art could suffer for it considering you wouldn't know the background or important details about characters and environment.
Your choice, of course.

If you don't mind sending me some scenes, it'd be excellent - this is just sketching for fun, messing around with some techniques and so on. Roleplay and fan-fiction don't appeal to me.

Tzu · Jun 28, 2009, 04:23 PM // 16:23

PM sent.

Starr, I'm thinking of making another entry. Could I possibly draw a scene from my own story?

ZenRgy · Jun 28, 2009, 04:35 PM // 16:35

Thanks Tzu, chose the first one. My sketch is done, but I may touch it up.

StarrTheInsane · Jun 28, 2009, 06:34 PM // 18:34

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Originally Posted by Tzu

PM sent.

Starr, I'm thinking of making another entry. Could I possibly draw a scene from my own story?

Sure you can use your own story if you want. I'd love to see what the scenes were meant to look like straight from the author's mind.

Nian · Jun 29, 2009, 07:48 AM // 07:48

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Originally Posted by StarrTheInsane

EDIT: The artist of the first entry decided to share with everyone also. This piece was inspired by "Epilogue" and was created by William Koshi (who wrote "Riftwar Saga").

Just wanted to say that is gorgeous! I looovelove the ranger in the background. Used to have one just like it.

I have a soft spot for male dervishes... so since it is just a sketch I might give this a shot too. Looks interesting. If no sketch appears then I may have died of work overload and general summer lazyness.

Morag D · Jun 29, 2009, 08:33 AM // 08:33

:O Nian is back?!! Awesome

I'm .. uhm... working on my entry. Guild Wars keeps getting in the way. Will be done for deadline tho :P

Tzu · Jun 29, 2009, 11:51 AM // 11:51

Q.Q deadline's gone again...
Oh well, I was happy to place among the top three in part 1! Don't need much more to make me happy ^.^

go go colouring contest!

StarrTheInsane · Jun 29, 2009, 02:44 PM // 14:44

Deadline isn't gone yet. There's still a week to go for sketches. And remember, placing in top 3 in the story contest, if a top 3 sketch is based on your story you get an additional 10k.

Tzu · Jun 29, 2009, 10:14 PM // 22:14

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Deadline isn't gone yet. There's still a week to go for sketches. And remember, placing in top 3 in the story contest, if a top 3 sketch is based on your story you get an additional 10k.

OMFGWAT O.O'
I suck so bad at keeping track of dates >.<''''''
...and time in general tbh.

YES! Now I can work on a second entry! yaaaaaaay ^.^
*celebrates with a little procrastination*

Morag D · Jul 01, 2009, 03:20 PM // 15:20

Spent most of today finishing off my entry

click for fullview

A rather large scene from Tzu's story 'Epilogue' -
Starr and Tzu are out looking for clues about the mysterious woman when they are hailed by Nicholas - Roan is instantly fascinated by the big, hairy Professor;

some side notes:
It's a warm day in Vabbi; I didn't think Starr would have worn heavy armour, especially as they didn't really expect to do any fighting. Seeing as he's much more settled down than he used to be, I opted for something simple and functional, with some concessions to the Primeval set I know he owns; The female elite druid set has been given boots because I can't stand the idea of walking through the desert barefoot. Nicholas has aged since Starr last met him, and his walking stick is now more important than ever. He has also grown a beard and given up carrying his backpack himself - he too wears less than normal because of the heat. Roan's and the Prof's furry appearance need no further comments, methinks

Tzu and Starr, I hope you enjoy it

sorry @ mods for size, but looks sh** any smaller, thx4 understanding!

StarrTheInsane · Jul 01, 2009, 03:47 PM // 15:47

As Grim and Tzu lean in to examine the footprint, Roan shouts "YAK!"

"Very good, Roan! You're learning to identify tracks!" Grim says without looking up.

"From the looks of this track, I'd say it was headed..." Tzu starts.

"...behind you!" Roan shouts excitedly.

The two finally glance up from the track to see Nicholas and Yakkington standing, watching, waiting, (chuckling) right behind them. Grim and Tzu exchange a look. "Yeah, we suck. /resign"

Hahaha, okay this is awesome, I'm glad you were able to finish it. Still a few days left, but better to finish it early and have time for the unexpected than to wait until you think you have just enough time and have something come up (been there *blush*).

Very cool. That's 3 entries now, 2 more cash spots on the list. If there are less than 10 entries, I'll split the remaining points up among the winners. Sound good?