August Screenshot Competition - The Poll (2) [Archive]

XSamatan

09-01-2011, 14:00

Second try, since I forgot one entry. Please re-vote (those seven who already voted)

Six entries this month, thanks for your participation! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?137381-August-Screenshot-Competition)

Poll will close on September, 10th

1- Arthur, king of the Britons - Aerial Romans
https://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7306/1arthurkingofthebritons.th.png (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/1arthurkingofthebritons.png/)

2- Centurio Nixalsverdrus - Below the Zagros Mountains
https://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5042/2centurionixalsverdrusb.th.jpg (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/2centurionixalsverdrusb.jpg/)

3- Arkeolog4 - The Silver Shield of Seleukos
https://img690.imageshack.us/img690/2678/3arkeolog4thesilvershie.th.png (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/3arkeolog4thesilvershie.png/)

4- Brave Brave Sir Robin - On the Banks of the River Ebro
https://img705.imageshack.us/img705/3018/4bravebravesirrobinnole.th.jpg (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/4bravebravesirrobinnole.jpg/)

5- Panten - Death in a alleyway
https://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2492/5pantendeatinavalleyway.th.jpg (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/98/5pantendeatinavalleyway.jpg/)

6- The Celtic Viking - The charge
https://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7200/6thecelticvikingthechar.th.jpg (https://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/6thecelticvikingthechar.jpg/)

The winner will receive an unique signature banner made by MaxMazi!!

Populus Romanus

09-01-2011, 14:26

I voted for Silver Shields of Seleokos.

stratigos vasilios

09-01-2011, 15:09

For King Arthur!

Heilong

09-01-2011, 15:41

Death in a alleyway

Memnon

09-01-2011, 16:58

I liked the feel of Aerial Romans. The elephants charging through high grass, the archer on the elephant shooting at what seems to be an already flying Roman, and of course the Gaesatae, well, for always being themselves.

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-01-2011, 17:13

For King Arthur!

:bow:

I liked the feel of Aerial Romans. The elephants charging through high grass, the archer on the elephant shooting at what seems to be an already flying Roman, and of course the Gaesatae, well, for always being themselves.

Thank you.

Lazy O

09-01-2011, 19:06

Id say Panten, death in an alleyway.

Centurio Nixalsverdrus

09-01-2011, 19:08

Voted for the Silver Shields. No action there, but very impressive. :thumbsup:

Brave Brave Sir Robin

09-01-2011, 20:32

Voted for Panten. I wasn't sure if we are allowed to vote for ourselves, but even then, his picture has wonderful perspective.

Jebivjetar

09-01-2011, 22:56

TiberiusClaudiusMarcellus

09-02-2011, 06:16

Hmmmm, sadness....

Thanks for the submissions, but I'm just not moved enough to vote this month.
No offense is intended, but everything's a bit mediocre compared with a good portion of previous entries.
Perhaps I'll submit one for September if I fire up the old PC.

MaxMazi

09-02-2011, 12:13

Guys, your submissions are great! Please continue submitting and voting!
We appreciate this.
Thank you!

stratigos vasilios

09-02-2011, 12:19

Guys, your submissions are great! Please continue submitting and voting!

+1, good job everyone.

Titus Marcellus Scato

09-02-2011, 13:31

Voted for Arthouros's flying Romans... those poor fellas: been charged by elephants, then shot while flying in the air, on the end of the process lying down, broken.. but the worst thing is yet to come: naked dudes approaching to get them with them big swords. Poor triple-owned Romans :no:

I don't like the historical context for that picture (although it is extremely impressive visually, best one here) because it looks as if the Gaesatae are too close to the Romans. Surely the Gauls would know better than to get so close to a charging elephant. After all, the elephant is only an animal and probably can't really tell the difference between friend and foe - it would likely attack anything in front of it. And while the mahout can make an elephant stop, turn, and go, I'm not sure if he would have enough control to stop the elephant attacking friendly infantry if they were mixed up with the enemy in a mass melee. It's not like controlling a horse with reins.

I think that's why elephants were commonly used at the start of battles, before the two sides became mixed up. Less chance of them running amok into a friendly formation. (What would you call that in history? Not friendly fire, but something similiar. Friendly trample? Friendly squash?)

Mahout to Gaesatae after the battle: "I'm sorry, my elephant didn't mean to tread on your friends, he just got a bit over-excited. No hard feelings, we're all on the same side, aren't we?" Gaesatae: "Grrrrr....."

Hax

09-02-2011, 15:21

The Celtic Viking, again. Excellent screens.

cezarip

09-02-2011, 17:23

My vote goes to "The Silver Shield". Amazing sight!

Jebivjetar

09-02-2011, 20:07

I don't like the historical context for that picture (although it is extremely impressive visually, best one here) because it looks as if the Gaesatae are too close to the Romans. Surely the Gauls would know better than to get so close to a charging elephant. After all, the elephant is only an animal and probably can't really tell the difference between friend and foe - it would likely attack anything in front of it. And while the mahout can make an elephant stop, turn, and go, I'm not sure if he would have enough control to stop the elephant attacking friendly infantry if they were mixed up with the enemy in a mass melee. It's not like controlling a horse with reins.

I think that's why elephants were commonly used at the start of battles, before the two sides became mixed up. Less chance of them running amok into a friendly formation. (What would you call that in history? Not friendly fire, but something similiar. Friendly trample? Friendly squash?)

Mahout to Gaesatae after the battle: "I'm sorry, my elephant didn't mean to tread on your friends, he just got a bit over-excited. No hard feelings, we're all on the same side, aren't we?" Gaesatae: "Grrrrr....."

I totally agree with you, Titus, but there is one thing you take no notice of: namely, the naked dudes have 2HP, thus their chances to survive the elephant charge was bigger then that of the other troops: and that's why they're so close to their own elephantes :clown:

Jormungand

09-03-2011, 05:53

The Banks of The River Ebro for me. Awesome scenery in the background.

Ludens

09-03-2011, 10:22

Centurio's Zagros mountains, for the background as well.

~:thumb:

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-03-2011, 11:45

I don't like the historical context for that picture because it looks as if the Gaesatae are too close to the Romans. Surely the Gauls would know better than to get so close to a charging elephant. After all, the elephant is only an animal and probably can't really tell the difference between friend and foe - it would likely attack anything in front of it. And while the mahout can make an elephant stop, turn, and go, I'm not sure if he would have enough control to stop the elephant attacking friendly infantry if they were mixed up with the enemy in a mass melee. It's not like controlling a horse with reins.

I think that's why elephants were commonly used at the start of battles, before the two sides became mixed up. Less chance of them running amok into a friendly formation. (What would you call that in history? Not friendly fire, but something similiar. Friendly trample? Friendly squash?)

Mahout to Gaesatae after the battle: "I'm sorry, my elephant didn't mean to tread on your friends, he just got a bit over-excited. No hard feelings, we're all on the same side, aren't we?" Gaesatae: "Grrrrr....."

:laugh4: That's true, can't say that I took any historical or realistic considerations when taking the screenshot, especially as the army composition is quite... overpowered. :yes:

(although it is extremely impressive visually, best one here)

:blush:

I voted for: 4- Brave Brave Sir Robin - On the Banks of the River Ebro.

moriluk

09-04-2011, 05:21

I went with Centurio Nixalsverdrus. The background here is one of those things that makes this game great. I was surprised it got so few votes. I was also surprised there were so few entries.

Paltmull

09-04-2011, 14:52

I agree, the scenery of that shot is amazing. I still voted for Celtic Viking's picture though.

Brennus

09-05-2011, 15:49

I agree, the scenery of that shot is amazing. I still voted for Celtic Viking's picture though.

It does seem that the screenshots in this competition are more about landscape rather than the traditional action packed shot. Good entries all round!

Ibrahim

09-06-2011, 00:16

I went with #2. beautiful mountain scenery, and a decent sense of action.

Basileus_ton_Basileon

09-06-2011, 07:26

Arthur. All Hail Roman-killer elephants!

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-06-2011, 11:26

I nearly got a heart attack when I saw the standings... :O

Arthur. All Hail Roman-killer elephants!

:bow:

Shadowwalker

09-06-2011, 13:02

Hard to decide here, all of those screens have a special feeling and catch a great moment of a sure great battle (or just show the confidence of a truly elite unit like those Silver Shields).

Voted Arthur's picture in the end though, just because it's in my personal opinion the most dynamic one.
Good catch!

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-06-2011, 13:19

Arkeolog4

09-06-2011, 13:46

I voted for Brave Brave Sir Robin, I love the background. Aerial Romans were nice, but I'm a Romaiphiloi, so... And I was astonished to see I got so many votes, too :D Thanks everyone!

TheLastDays

09-06-2011, 15:48

Silver Shields, for the majestic feel. Was a close call though.

The Celtic Viking

09-10-2011, 11:07

Come on, one more! One more! In three hours, give me just one more!

I don't want to pay for not voting for my own. :p

d'Arthez

09-10-2011, 11:27

You asked Celtic Viking?

Arjos

09-10-2011, 11:52

But the tied signatures are so cool ^^

The Celtic Viking

09-10-2011, 13:44

You asked Celtic Viking?

Thank you (and all others who voted for me). Though I do hope you did so for the appeal of my picture rather than my own lavishing charisma. :laugh4:

But the tied signatures are so cool ^^

And now that d'Arthez answered my summon for a final onslaught, you might get one. ~;)

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-10-2011, 14:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLnpA_bxMy8

With that taken out the way I can do nothing but extend my sincerest thanks to the following persons:

1. Those who have voted for me. :bow:

2. XSamatan for organizing the event. :bow:

3. All other competitors for providing worthy competition. :bow:

I also extend my congratulations to my fellow countryman: The Celtic Viking. :bow:

stratigos vasilios

09-10-2011, 14:26

But the tied signatures are so cool ^^

And it makes MaxMazi's job harder :laugh4:

Brave Brave Sir Robin

09-10-2011, 14:37

I would also like to thank everyone who voted for me. Last time I entered the competition, I received 0 votes:laugh4:

Arjos

09-10-2011, 14:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLnpA_bxMy8

Raito! Raito! Raito!

Couldn't resist :D

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-10-2011, 15:02

:beam:

d'Arthez

09-10-2011, 16:27

Some good entries in the competition. Celtic Viking's was my favorite.

I'd be interested to see what MaxMazi will come up with.

XSamatan

09-10-2011, 19:50

Thanks for all the entries! Congrats to the winners!

To all creators:
Would it be ok to include your screenshots into EB related pages (like our homepage, our account at moddb, etc)?

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-10-2011, 19:51

Congrats to the winners!

Thank you. :bow:

To all creators:
Would it be ok to include your screenshots into EB related pages (like our homepage, our account at moddb, etc)?

That would be awesome/ I'm all for it. :beam:

Centurio Nixalsverdrus

09-10-2011, 20:19

Yes of course.

With a little hint Centurio's ownership. :D

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-10-2011, 20:29

Yeah, please include our usernames. :P

Brave Brave Sir Robin

09-10-2011, 21:12

I'm fine with the EB team using me any way they want.:2thumbsup:

Well, almost any way...:sweatdrop:

Arkeolog4

09-11-2011, 07:19

I'm fine with the EB team using me any way they want.:2thumbsup:

Well, almost any way...:sweatdrop:

This. :D

stratigos vasilios

09-11-2011, 09:33

Quick! Someone pull a Hroth and vote for their screenshot 15 times from 15 new accounts!...

The Celtic Viking

09-11-2011, 13:38

Thanks for all the entries! Congrats to the winners!

Thank you! :bow:

To all creators:
Would it be ok to include your screenshots into EB related pages (like our homepage, our account at moddb, etc)?

IIRC, that was the reason these competitions started in the first place. Of course you're more than welcome to use mine.

I also extend my congratulations to my fellow countryman: The Celtic Viking.

Oh, the same! The same! Everything's the same in the collective.

MaxMazi

09-11-2011, 14:07

Congratulations guys! Beautiful pictures!

Again, a tied first place, so, again, a blended signature.
I hope you like it:

https://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4109/augustwin.png

Thank you for your participation and we are waiting for your September submissions!

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-11-2011, 14:14

Arjos

09-11-2011, 14:27

Nice ^^
I'm cheering the Botroas for that charge :D

Paltmull

09-11-2011, 18:21

We've had three Swedish winners in the last two competitions. Booyah! Grattis, Arthur och Celtic Viking!

To all creators:
Would it be ok to include your screenshots into EB related pages (like our homepage, our account at moddb, etc)?

Feel free to use my entry from the July competition :D (my sig is a link to a high-res version) (edit: please include my name if possible, but if not that's ok too)

panten

09-11-2011, 18:49

Congratulations to the winning team ;)

Feel free to use my entry as well :)

Centurio Nixalsverdrus

09-11-2011, 19:05

Congratulations to the winners!

OK, if it's not possible to include my name into my pic if you want to use it, no problem as well. There are already two shots of mine on europabarbarorum.com without my name and I think I'm already very proud that my pictures made it there.

Btw, it's been a long time since this page has been updated. :D

Arthur, king of the Britons

09-11-2011, 22:04

We've had three Swedish winners in the last two competitions. Booyah! Grattis, Arthur och Celtic Viking!

Feel free to use my entry from the July competition :D (my sig is a link to a high-res version) (edit: please include my name if possible, but if not that's ok too)

Ovanligt att vi svenskar vinner överhuvudtaget, trevligt som omväxling. :laugh4:

Congratulations to the winning team ;)

Feel free to use my entry as well :)

Congratulations to the winners!

OK, if it's not possible to include my name into my pic if you want to use it, no problem as well. There are already two shots of mine on europabarbarorum.com without my name and I think I'm already very proud that my pictures made it there.

Btw, it's been a long time since this page has been updated. :D

Thank you. :bow: