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Tamur
10-23-2006, 04:43
Announcing...

The Org Avatar Contest!

What:
Make a portrait to add to the Org's remarkable avatar collection! Entries should be identifiable as individuals from the Medieval period covered by Medieval 2: Total War.

How:
Use anything: photos or screenshots and editing software, digital painting programs, 3D modeling software, tradiational media and a scanner; the possibilities are endless. Just make an avatar that can be sized down to 50 x 75 pixels, post it and its larger original version in this thread, and watch this thread for updates. Note that using copyrighted material is not allowed, and entries using copyrighted material will be removed from the competition. Please also note that screenshots from the M2TW demo or from officially sanctioned sources (such as Gamespot and IGN) are useable.

When:
The contest begins now and ends at 08:00 GMT on the 20th November. Judging will be between the 20th and the 24th, and the winners will be announced on the 25th November.

Winners?
The top four entries will receive awards. There will be a Grand Prize for the overall best entry, then three runners-up. Honourable mentions will also be given, and each of these has the chance to have their avatar enshrined for all time in the Org's avatar base!

Awards:
Grand prize: a brand new boxed copy of Medieval 2: Total War straight from Creative Assembly!
Runner-up prizes: CDs of the Rome: Total War soundtrack, also straight from CA, one for each runner-up winner!


FAQ
What guidelines should I work with when creating my entry?
There are just a few basic things to keep in mind:

Final judging will be based on BOTH a large version of the portrait, and the final 50 x 75 pixel avatar version.
All curent Org avatars have a 3 pixel border around them. The use of such a border is required on the 50 x 75 version.
Using copyrighted material is not allowed.
Images which are not related to the Medieval period covered by M2:TW will be very unlikely to score highly in the final judging.


Where do I post my entries?
Use this thread to post your entries or comment on others' entries. If you need image hosting service, check out Photobucket, Imageshack, or other hosting service.

What sort of format is ok for entries?
Please only use JPG or PNG.

I saw this contest mentioned on another website. Do I need to register on the forums here to enter the contest?
Yes, registration at TotalWar.org is required.

Can I post my image at a larger size than 50x75?
Yes, in fact you must make a large version available via link or direct posting. This version should be at least 400 pixels wide. It does not need the avatar border, but will not be penalised for having one either.

You must also post the 50 x 75 version in this thread. That way the judges can both appreciate your artwork with the large version, and see what the portrait will look like as a forum avatar.

How many entries can I add?
As many as you like. However, the prizes are limited to one per person (no winning first, second, and third place, sorry).

Who will be the judges?
A panel of five judges will vote on their favourites privately. This panel will be made up of a mix of Creative Assembly and TotalWar.org staff members.

Does TotalWar.org or Creative Assembly own the art I create after I submit it?
No. By submitting your art, you are giving TotalWar.org the right to use this art for the purpose of forum avatars. You retain all other rights and ownership of the art.

Any other questions?
Feel free to PM Tamur with questions about this contest to be sure of an answer. Posting questions in this thread is fine, but it is easy for the organisers to miss posts in long threads such as this one.

Ferret
10-23-2006, 15:02
https://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=portraitbothtz9.png

Here is my pathetic attempt that i did on paint, lol

R'as al Ghul
10-23-2006, 15:31
The obvious one:

https://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8079/mtw21okopieww5.jpg


https://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2408/mtw21kopieon3.jpg

Could be Admin? :wink:

R'as

R'as al Ghul
10-23-2006, 15:50
A Lady by Dürer:

https://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9877/venetianjv1.jpg

https://img129.imageshack.us/img129/4273/venetian2xq8.jpg

Midnight
10-23-2006, 16:01
Just whipped this one up:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar1large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar1small.jpg

Cool idea for a contest!

Tamur
10-23-2006, 16:35
I can already tell the judges will have a really terrible time deciding. Very nice entries! Bob, too bad you don't have something a little better to paint with, nice form with those pixels ~:)

Ferret
10-23-2006, 16:38
https://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=conquistadoryr6.png

and

https://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=knightrm1.png

I thought u had to draw them urselves, oops

Midnight
10-23-2006, 17:18
Another:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar2large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar2small.jpg

I'll get my coat.

PROMETHEUS
10-23-2006, 17:27
Another:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar2large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar2small.jpg

I'll get my coat.
Cool you painted them ? :beam:

Stig
10-23-2006, 17:43
done with old fashioned paint, due to not having better, but it's good enough imo

https://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d121/the_Stig_/Other/knight_original.png

https://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d121/the_Stig_/Other/knight.png

R'as al Ghul
10-23-2006, 18:39
That's really great!! :2thumbsup:


Just whipped this one up:
https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar1small.jpg

Myrddraal
10-23-2006, 19:25
Midnight, those are some very impressive bits of work.

Midnight
10-23-2006, 19:34
PROMETHEUS, R'as al Ghul, Myrddraal - thanks! Yeah, I sketched them earlier this afternoon.

Stig
10-23-2006, 19:37
You just sketched them :dizzy2:
If I even attempt to do that it'll cost me a week to make just one, nice work m8, I think we don't need to vote, we've already found the winner

PROMETHEUS
10-23-2006, 19:54
PROMETHEUS, R'as al Ghul, Myrddraal - thanks! Yeah, I sketched them earlier this afternoon.

Cool you are very good , what prog u use? Free hand? graphic tablet?

shifty157
10-23-2006, 20:47
Here is mine.

large
https://img275.imageshack.us/img275/2766/knightlargecw7.jpg

small
https://img277.imageshack.us/img277/9053/knightsmallhf3.jpg

Midnight
10-23-2006, 21:00
PROMETHEUS - I'm using a graphics tablet and Photoshop.

PROMETHEUS
10-23-2006, 21:16
Cool ... very much talented......

anyway here is my entry after having confirmed the possibility to post it ^^ ....

https://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7851/prometheus2jd9.png

https://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8163/prometheusavatarnu4.png

I hope I can use it :sweatdrop: .....

Stig
10-23-2006, 21:27
The large one looked wierd, but then I scrolled down and saw the avi, nice job m8

Myrddraal
10-23-2006, 22:50
Cool, very nice Prom!

Midnight
10-23-2006, 23:10
Another:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar3large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar3small.jpg

Myrddraal
10-23-2006, 23:11
Once again, a great piece of work. I'm more than slightly jealous...

Stig
10-23-2006, 23:12
Hands up who wants to change the thread title into:
Midnights new avatars for MTW2

PROMETHEUS
10-23-2006, 23:51
Lol no way to compete ....

Myrddraal
10-24-2006, 02:05
No way Prom, yours is really good! Midnight's are more detailed, but in the forum avatar size, you cannot tell.

PROMETHEUS
10-24-2006, 04:33
Oh well , thanks .... here is another one ....

https://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8907/avatar2bigxw0.png

https://img95.imageshack.us/img95/3531/avatar2pp3.png

BaldwinIV
10-24-2006, 12:27
This is my attempt with "personal" photo :laugh4:
large
https://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5713/largeavatarui1.png
small
http://images11.snimka.bg/001429705.jpg

PROMETHEUS
10-24-2006, 12:33
If you take pictures from movies you need to heavily alter them to not incurr in copyright problems ....

Pius
10-24-2006, 12:39
Wow, the pics posted here are ALL extremely fine pieces of work. I salute you, and the guys who took the initiative to start this thread!

Great Work! You'll give the judges a hard time :D

BaldwinIV
10-24-2006, 12:56
If you take pictures from movies you need to heavily alter them to not incurr in copyright problems ....
This was just a joke which I created for less than 10 min.
Please excuse me for it. :oops: The moderators are free to delete my previous post!

UltraWar
10-24-2006, 13:05
Pope Pius V

https://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8374/piusvez8.png

https://img86.imageshack.us/img86/8215/popepiusvco7.png

Tamur
10-24-2006, 13:46
Lots of great entries!

We've got announcements coming out on this contest at a couple of major digital art sites, so the competition could get pretty ferocious ~:) Keep 'em coming!

PROMETHEUS
10-24-2006, 13:57
Ouch .... means no more chances for normal ppl .... ho well ....:juggle2:

PROMETHEUS
10-24-2006, 14:25
Moved the thread post in the following one ......

Myrddraal
10-24-2006, 17:47
very nice :bow:

PROMETHEUS
10-24-2006, 19:06
Here a little photoshop painting taken from a movie ^^ ....

https://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7851/prometheus2jd9.png

https://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8163/prometheusavatarnu4.png

And from a Caravaggio original ... http://www.wga.hu/art/c/caravagg/10/60alof.jpg

The modified version

https://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9828/avatar9bigbz2.png

https://img207.imageshack.us/img207/461/avatar6bisnt2.png


Ok time to get more energy into it .... ^^

The Original http://www.portrait-painting.org/Images/H130old-knight-portrait.jpg Old Knight ....

Here is my first photoshop original painting ^^ pretty liking it .... what you think ?

https://img188.imageshack.us/img188/303/avatar3bigij7.png https://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6669/avatar4bigeu7.png

https://img54.imageshack.us/img54/3613/avatar3bg7.png https://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5724/avatar4fp2.png

I called this the Old Captain ... andits variation called Armoured Captain....


Lol I am starting to like to make those stuff ^^ What about those?

taken from the original http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/artists/renaissance/renaissance_008.jpg from Moroni the tailor

So I painted in the armour and here is the Condottiero , visor down and visor up , and helmet off in hand....

https://img60.imageshack.us/img60/8707/avatar5bigkn2.png https://img314.imageshack.us/img314/3413/avatar6bigih8.png https://img58.imageshack.us/img58/9906/avatar7biggz1.png

https://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9444/avatar5vz0.png https://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5939/avatar6dl2.png https://img336.imageshack.us/img336/3582/avatar7co1.png https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1998/avatar5bisfw8.png https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/481/avatar6bisbq7.png https://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7350/avatar7biscz7.png





and Here a painting also made by me but Oil on Canvas scannerized no Photoshop ....

https://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2323/cavaliereprometheussc5.png


https://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6222/avatar8ul7.png https://img234.imageshack.us/img234/867/avatar8bisge5.png

Stig
10-24-2006, 19:08
Personally I like the head only avi's, but they look damned good

PROMETHEUS
10-25-2006, 02:19
I updated the last thread ^^ ......:sweatdrop: Hope you like it ....

Stig
10-25-2006, 10:23
wow looks very good

Tamur
10-25-2006, 14:29
Nice update Prometheus, I love the feel of those paintings.

PROMETHEUS
10-25-2006, 16:20
When:
The contest begins now and ends at 08:00 GMT on the 20th November. Judging will be between the 20th and the 24th, and the winners will be announced on the 25th November.

bTW couldn't it be anticipated the judging to the day of mtw2 release ? :laugh4: At least so none of the partecipants will have the game , by the 24 everyone here would alreay have ....:smash:

Aracnid
10-25-2006, 16:57
Damn I was gonna add my feeble effort but on second thoughts I pass, no need to get embarressed.

}|{NO}|{Roman_Gladiator
10-26-2006, 01:58
My avatar.
http://forum.vivictrix.net/uploads/av-196.gif

shifty157
10-26-2006, 02:08
That is a very very funny avatar Roman_Gladiator.

}|{NO}|{Roman_Gladiator
10-26-2006, 02:16
Thanks, if you liked that then I think you will love this https://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9986/4410322297ud.gif To bad it this isen't a sig contest. lol

shifty157
10-26-2006, 02:37
Thats hilarious as well. I actualy saw the council of elrond portion of it on its own some time ago and that was funny but the rest just takes it over the top. Good stuff.

CDavid
10-26-2006, 12:07
i guess you all know this one:

https://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9528/bigno2.jpg

i have made 2 avatars, since u said theye must be 50X75, but all the avatars on this forum seem to be 50X70.
https://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5489/smallzq9.jpg https://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7460/small2ck6.jpg

CDavid
10-26-2006, 12:43
btw i plan to do some more avatars, but before this i ask if we have to post them in 50X70 or 50X75 as it was originally said?

Stig
10-26-2006, 12:46
50x75

right click an avatar in this forum, and select properties, for me it always gives 50x74

PROMETHEUS
10-26-2006, 12:55
Well as long as you post the big picture isn't necessary I suppose couse can be cutted by it , the smaller is to show how looks as avatar.....

Myrddraal
10-26-2006, 16:47
Damn I was gonna add my feeble effort but on second thoughts I pass, no need to get embarressed.

Cmon, lets see it. :grin:

I'll post a bad one if you do too :laugh4:

Martok
10-26-2006, 19:08
My avatar.
http://forum.vivictrix.net/uploads/av-196.gif
LOL! That was great. It reminded me of the Very Secret Diaries.... :laugh4:

The Spartan (Returns)
10-28-2006, 21:47
yea ive seen someone use that before.
its really funny.

Dutch_guy
10-28-2006, 23:45
This one's pretty good too:

https://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4751/mordorvidi4.gif (https://imageshack.us)

And the classic :

https://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6858/260766catapult1idsamllepa2.gif (https://imageshack.us)

:balloon2:

Wishazu
10-29-2006, 13:09
Im quite a noob at Photoahop but I want to have a go at this competition :) How do you put those borders around the smaller pics?

PROMETHEUS
10-29-2006, 13:15
Im quite a noob at Photoahop but I want to have a go at this competition :) How do you put those borders around the smaller pics?
Copy one of thep pics with the borders , remove with a square selection the inside part , then copy the external borders and apply to a same sized image of your avatar and paste over it ....

Wishazu
10-29-2006, 13:30
lol thanks

Byzantine Emperor
10-29-2006, 13:48
This is a simple one of a gothic knight that I made from a screenshot. It's not that good and I don't expect it to get close to winning.

https://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5387/avatarbigrd8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6975/avatarhp3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

If it MUST be 50x75, here is a rescaled one:

https://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7672/avatar11ka3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

I like it better in 50x70 though.

New one based on a foot knight:

https://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1200/avatar2bigbj4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img93.imageshack.us/img93/7290/avatar2na2.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Another one: (hey, this is fun!)

https://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1034/avatar3bigup2.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3908/avatar3gk8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

A bit of a different one with 2 variations:

https://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3566/avatar4bigos5.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img237.imageshack.us/img237/8100/avatar4bigwbxa4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4108/avatar4rp3.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6311/avatar4wbyl0.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Wishazu
10-29-2006, 14:31
Heres my entry, I may post some more if I can get round to it :)

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/hogkrazy/vandal-face-detail.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/hogkrazy/orgavatar1a.jpg https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/hogkrazy/orgavatar2a.jpg

I suppose you could call this guy a generic horse archer/ horse warrior. But you cant really tell that without seeing the whole picture.

EDIT: heres the full picture
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/hogkrazy/vandal-full.jpg


P.S Thanks again for the help Prometheus :)

Faenaris
10-29-2006, 16:22
Well, here is my attempt. I have to add that I do not have Photoshop or any other fancy programs, so, I made these using Paint. Yes, go ahead, mock me. :) The links I posted beneath each avatar is a larger version, 200 x 300 pixels.

Wickus the Righteous, Cardinal.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WikerustheRighteous.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WikerustheRighteous2.jpg

Welf Weinmuth, Spy.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WelfWeinmuth.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WelfWeinmuth2.jpg

Rudolf Der Bartige, Merchant.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/RudolfDerBartige.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/RudolfDerBartige2.jpg

Herr von Schwaben, minor noble.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/HerrvonSchwaben.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/HerrvonSchwaben2.jpg

Godwine von Wolfsburg, Diplomat.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/GodwinevonWolfsburg.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/GodwinevonWolfsburg2.jpg

Demetrios Calaphates, Byzantine Family Member.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/DemetriosCalaphates.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/DemetriosCalaphates2.jpg

Wolfgang der Bar, Assassin.

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WolfgangderBar.jpg

https://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Faenaris/ORG%20Avatar%20Contest/WolfgangderBar2.jpg

Is it compulsory for the large images to be 400 pixels wide? You wouldn't recognise the smaller avatars because of the pixellation. But, if it is compulsory, I will resize the larger images.

PROMETHEUS
10-30-2006, 01:01
bTW couldn't it be anticipated the judging to the day of mtw2 release ? :laugh4: At least so none of the partecipants will have the game , by the 24 everyone here would alreay have ....:smash:



:smash: :whip: :book:

Zalmoxis
10-30-2006, 08:42
https://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9460/entrysi4.png (https://imageshack.us)
My entry please. Edited to add border.

Tamur
10-30-2006, 14:12
Nice entries all!

Wishazu, what are you using to create your images? Scanned drawing? Painter? Great line work and texture, whatever you're doing.

Wishazu
10-30-2006, 20:52
The picture was drawn by hand then scanned into the computer and coloured using photoshop etc. but alas I am not the maestro who created this masterpiece, a friend of mine is a freelance illustrator and me and my clan commission him from time to time to do artwork for us. Anyways, if anyone is interested in checking out the art of David Cousens you can pay him a visit here > www.coolsurface.com

Midnight
10-30-2006, 20:55
A lady:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar4large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar4small.jpg

Mid.

Wishazu
10-30-2006, 21:00
Very nice midnight.

Martok
10-30-2006, 21:35
Yeah, that's a good one, Midnight. (Nice to see a female avatar as well, if only for variety's sake.)

Truth be told, I'm pretty impressed by all the avatars submitted thus far. A pity I'm no artist, or I might try my hand as well. ~:rolleyes:

alpaca
10-30-2006, 21:43
Does straight from CA mean that CA are sponsoring this? If so, it might be nice to get a copy for the winner that is signed by the devs :whip:

Tamur
10-30-2006, 22:27
Yes, CA have a hand in it and are providing the prizes. I thought of asking for signatures to make it more of a truly prized, err, prize... but not sure how far to push my luck ~:) I will give it a try and report back ~:)

Mystic
10-31-2006, 01:02
something happened to my border and im on my way out so this will do right.

https://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a134/joesdragons/0border.jpg

CaesarAugustus
10-31-2006, 01:07
Wow these are all great......it would take me at least a week or so to draw anytrhing of Midnight or PROMETHEUS' quality.:2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

Tamur
10-31-2006, 08:42
edit: picture in revision

MSB
10-31-2006, 15:55
These are just cropped images off IGN but you have to admit that they are good, they are spoiled to save victims of Dial Up from waiting for too long:
https://img450.imageshack.us/img450/315/avatar1largefm5.jpg
https://img450.imageshack.us/img450/8346/m2twavatar1pw4.jpg

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2632/avatar2largeqo6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7337/m2twavatar2ta6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4762/avatar3and4largesizear0.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7395/m2twavatar3ca8.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7845/m2twavatar4te8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/765/avatar5largevq1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5752/m2twavatar5tw7.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2500/avatar6largewm0.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5319/m2twavatar6cb4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7277/avatar7largedo1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6206/m2twavatar7ae4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img314.imageshack.us/img314/9973/avatar8largebw1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img314.imageshack.us/img314/4377/m2twavatar8fs3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2644/avatar9largejj3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3961/m2twavatar9fx5.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img347.imageshack.us/img347/6963/avatar10largeze8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
https://img347.imageshack.us/img347/1042/m2twavatar10ku7.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

I know that I don't stand a chance, but at least I tried!

Tamur
10-31-2006, 18:40
Avlvs, you do need to put the avatar border on your small images for your entries to make it into the pool that are judged.

Get those updated and you do stand a chance! ~:)

Wishazu
11-01-2006, 03:09
btw,. the game will have been out in the UK for 10 days already when the deadline for the competition is reached. Potential winners will just have to wait and not risk buying it I suppose...

PROMETHEUS
11-01-2006, 04:06
btw,. the game will have been out in the UK for 10 days already when the deadline for the competition is reached. Potential winners will just have to wait and not risk buying it I suppose...


Yeah I proposed to shorten the judgement at the day of release at least so that we can all know and buy our copies freel^^.....

Tamur
11-01-2006, 04:23
Sadly the end date is fixed in stone as far as I know -- it's been announced in a few places as well as being specified to CA. I agree it would have been better to shorten the contest by a couple of weeks, but what's done is done, I guess.

PolishWarrior
11-01-2006, 07:59
How do I get the blotted brown border that you guys are using?

Myrddraal
11-01-2006, 16:29
You can just copy it off any of the existing images, or off my avatar for example

Byzantine Emperor
11-01-2006, 18:39
Hehe, everyone will be copying your avatar now Myrddraal.

Koppány
11-01-2006, 20:52
Here is another one, feel free to use it
(the larger picture looks definitely better - you know, the small details:yes: )

large:
https://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=knight1zn3.jpg

small:
https://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=borderedmc8.jpg

hope you like it

Jumperado
11-01-2006, 21:36
I made this avatar only for the contest. I had lot of work(nothing looks good so small) but made it original.

Large(375 x 250)
http://www.automail.com.br/teste/mtw2_big.jpg

Small(75 x 50)
http://www.automail.com.br/teste/mtw2_small.jpg

thanks all

Tamur
11-01-2006, 22:11
Nice job Jumperado, it's good to see a few full-body portraits!

PolishWarrior
11-02-2006, 00:01
Hi these are my entries. They are all custom drawn.
Main illustration on top, avatars from illustration below main illustration.
I know some of these are not Medieval Era, but I think you will enjoy them anyways...

https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1616.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21c.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21b.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21a.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/20.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/19.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/18.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/17.jpghttps://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/16.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/3.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/33.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1717.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21d-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1515.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/15.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1414.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/14.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1313.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/13.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1212.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/12.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1010.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1111.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/10.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/99.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/9.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/88.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/8-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21e.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/77.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/7-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/66.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/6-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/55.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/5.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/21f.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/2-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/22.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/1-1.jpg
https://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j270/Lion_Ragnarok/11.jpg

Eufarius
11-02-2006, 00:53
these are some very nice avatars Prom yours are very good:juggle2:

Greatkingofall
11-02-2006, 01:44
Hi, first time posting on this forum but I figure I take a jab at this contest.


Big version (Click on thumbnail to view it at full size)

https://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7741/medievaltotalwaravatar1eg8.th.jpg (https://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=medievaltotalwaravatar1eg8.jpg)


Avatar

https://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8287/medievaltotalwaravatarmj6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Martok
11-02-2006, 02:05
Wow PolishWarrior, those are really good. :bow: Do you draw/paint professionally, or is it more just a hobby for you?

Motep
11-02-2006, 02:34
how do you put the border on the pic? And does the border count towards the 50x75 format?

wraithdt
11-02-2006, 04:49
Sorry to rain on your parade here PolishWarrior but I've seen most of these artworks before and I highly doubt that its done by you. Unless you're Ganbat-Bad or Nebezial I suggest that you give credit when credit is due. I'm fine if you use these artworks but don't go claiming that they're yours.

Heres proof:

Ganbat-Bad's thread from conceptart.org
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=62076

Nebezial's portfolio from CGTalk.com
http://nebezial.cgsociety.org/gallery/362027/

Moral of the story is......don't plagiarize.:thumbsdown:
There should be a stern rule against plagiarism in this competition if you're using materials other then photos or CA products. Just a suggestion.

(p.s if you are either Ganbat or Nebezial then I'm sorry but you're still guilty of plagiarizing cuz these are clearly artworks from various different artists.)

PolishWarrior
11-02-2006, 05:40
I did not claim them to me mine. I claimed them to be custom, as in images not from the upcoming MTW2 game.

The images that are not done by me are not copyrighted, or they have the signature of the artist on them.

Tamur
11-02-2006, 05:45
how do you put the border on the pic? And does the border count towards the 50x75 format?

Just save any of the avatars from the forum here, cut the border out, and put the cut-out border on the 50x75 version of your avatar.

And yes, the border is part of the 50x75, so the viewable part of your image will be 44x69. Very tiny, I know, that's why we also need to see the large version, to admire the creativity ~:)

wraithdt
11-02-2006, 05:46
Now for my contributions:)

Here are some medieval themed artworks I did a few months back. All done entirely in photoshop. Enjoy.

Men at Arms
https://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1733/knightavatarorgcq5.jpg
https://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1123/gothicmaafinalsmluw6.jpg

Assassin
https://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6350/hashishinavatarorgyg1.jpg
https://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6511/hashishinmonosmldl4.jpg

Jannisary Heavy Infantry
https://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1771/jhiavatarorggd9.jpg
https://img180.imageshack.us/img180/832/jhiprev042mn9.jpg

wraithdt
11-02-2006, 05:57
I did not claim them to me mine. I claimed them to be custom, as in images not from the upcoming MTW2 game.

The images that are not done by me are not copyrighted, or they have the signature of the artist on them.

I'm not saying you can't use them, just be careful when dealing with other people's work. I get nitpicky about these sorta things but thats because I'm a professional artist myself. I hope you understand.:bow:

Midnight
11-02-2006, 10:36
Wow, wraithdt! Those are great.

A merchant:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar5large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar5small.jpg

Mid.

Faenaris
11-02-2006, 10:45
When I look at the other entries in the contest and I then glance at my entries, I know I stand a snowball's chance in hell for winning this. ~:)

Excellent entries all! I'm just dazzled and very impressed. Please show more! ~:)

The Seiitaishogun
11-02-2006, 10:49
Great works , I tought it was for common hobbysts and not for professionals , we won't have a chance so :p ...but anyway great works .

Ignoramus
11-02-2006, 11:37
Robert II of France

https://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9086/testxt6.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img140.imageshack.us/img140/858/testuw5.png (https://imageshack.us)

Motep
11-02-2006, 14:24
Just save any of the avatars from the forum here, cut the border out, and put the cut-out border on the 50x75 version of your avatar.

And yes, the border is part of the 50x75, so the viewable part of your image will be 44x69. Very tiny, I know, that's why we also need to see the large version, to admire the creativity ~:)

how?

Tamur
11-02-2006, 14:28
Right-click on any of the avatars shown on the left side of any thread. You should get a list of options like "Open Link In New Window", "Open Link In New Tab", etc. About halfway down that list will be "Save Image As..." This is the one you want to click on. Save the image to your hard drive where you can find it once again.

Then use whatever image editing software you have to add the border -- I can't give you details instructions on adding the border since the exact process will vary from program to program.

Tamur
11-02-2006, 14:33
wraitdt, I'd love to see a process writeup on that Men At Arms pic, really nice textures.

Motep
11-02-2006, 14:35
Right-click on any of the avatars shown on the left side of any thread. You should get a list of options like "Open Link In New Window", "Open Link In New Tab", etc. About halfway down that list will be "Save Image As..." This is the one you want to click on. Save the image to your hard drive where you can find it once again.

Then use whatever image editing software you have to add the border -- I can't give you details instructions on adding the border since the exact process will vary from program to program.
If you use photoshop you can tell me.

Myrddraal
11-02-2006, 16:37
There is some stunning work in here. Truely stunning :bow:


I know I stand a snowball's chance in hell for winning this.
So what? Its for the fun of it isn't it? :grin:

Faenaris
11-02-2006, 17:59
So what? Its for the fun of it isn't it? :grin:

Touché. ~:) It is fun once you have the result, but wrestling with Paint is pretty hard though. :grin:

wraithdt
11-02-2006, 18:05
wraitdt, I'd love to see a process writeup on that Men At Arms pic, really nice textures.

Should I PM you or should I post it here?

Edit: I really like you portraits Midnight. Nice and simple. Keep em coming.~:thumb:

MSB
11-02-2006, 19:47
Avlvs, you do need to put the avatar border on your small images for your entries to make it into the pool that are judged.

Get those updated and you do stand a chance! ~:)
I put borders on them all, uploaded them all and then I closed the window that had the post in :furious3:. I will do it eventually.

MSB
11-02-2006, 21:06
Right let's update shall we:
https://img119.imageshack.us/img119/913/avatar1largeei2.th.jpg (https://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar1largeei2.jpg)

https://img119.imageshack.us/img119/6753/m2twavatar1sq6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img119.imageshack.us/img119/7130/avatar2largeet0.th.jpg (https://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar2largeet0.jpg)

https://img119.imageshack.us/img119/6689/m2twavatar2sr5.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8571/avatar34and5largead6.th.jpg (https://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar34and5largead6.jpg)

https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4889/m2twavatar4lo2.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3429/m2twavatar3xr9.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7348/m2twavatar5ea3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9590/avatar6largepj8.th.jpg (https://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar6largepj8.jpg)

https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5575/m2twavatar6zl6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9903/avatar7and8largeqs6.th.jpg (https://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar7and8largeqs6.jpg)

https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2959/m2twavatar7mz4.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/1803/m2twavatar8xi0.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9814/avatar9largeye6.th.jpg (https://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar9largeye6.jpg)

https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9139/m2twavatar9vz0.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2919/avatar10largeot0.th.jpg (https://img269.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar10largeot0.jpg)

https://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8369/m2twavatar10ik8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3186/avatar11largevo0.th.jpg (https://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar11largevo0.jpg)

https://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6747/m2twavatar11ce9.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5595/avatar12largeqz9.th.jpg (https://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar12largeqz9.jpg)

https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1763/m2twavatar12te1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1391/avatar13and14largezg3.th.jpg (https://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar13and14largezg3.jpg)

https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1270/m2twavatar13ya8.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/9526/m2twavatar14do4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)


https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/581/avatar15largenu6.th.jpg (https://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avatar15largenu6.jpg)

https://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5255/m2twavatar15ku8.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

I know for sure that I will not win top prize - trying to style avatars with paint, Office Publisher and Office Picture manager is hard - however I do hope that they do end up in the avatar gallery as they go quite well with the Org's existing RTW styled artwork collection.

Thankyou.

Tamur
11-02-2006, 22:14
Thanks Avlvs. And yes, I am hoping we can get as many of these as possible into the Org's avatars, so many excellent ones to choose from.

wraithdt
11-02-2006, 22:58
Avlvs Brittanicus:
https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3429/m2twavatar3xr9.jpg


I really like this one. The helmet is just sooo cool!:2thumbsup:

Ignoramus
11-03-2006, 03:38
French Dismounted Knight:

https://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1808/test5nl9.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img149.imageshack.us/img149/725/test6ub9.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3017/test5us6.jpg (https://imageshack.us) https://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7755/test7tp6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

I realise that this is similar to Byzantines Emperor's one, but I give you my solemn promise that I didn't see his before I made mine. Also, mine are actually different from his.

PrinceJohn1985
11-03-2006, 04:45
Their are some unbelievable art and avatars here I don't even know why I'm brothering but... you don't know unless you try.

Here are some really old pieces of art, I'll have to try to do some more.

https://img174.imageshack.us/img174/504/danesgo9.jpg

https://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5877/danes2hc5.jpg

https://img515.imageshack.us/img515/164/mongolgenpr4.jpg

https://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4305/mongolgen2yq8.jpg

https://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8972/helmetai4.jpg

https://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1474/helmet2vb7.jpg

Ignoramus
11-03-2006, 05:15
Crusader:

https://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8686/test9id0.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1445/test8pf5.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

English Knight:

https://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7439/test12lx3.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img300.imageshack.us/img300/424/test11je6.png (https://imageshack.us)

French Knight:

https://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7420/test17sc5.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8458/test16rf7.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Myrddraal
11-03-2006, 12:54
Should I PM you or should I post it here?

Please post it here, I'd like to read it too. :bow:

Orda Khan
11-03-2006, 17:34
I thought it was about time the Mongols invaded.......
https://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4715/liegnitzig5.th.jpg (https://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=liegnitzig5.jpg)

This is a three part painting of the Battle of Liegnitz, April 9th 1241. I am about to frame this with the outer pieces mounted slightly forward to give a bit of a 3D effect. When I upgrade the PC I must look into trying out one of those tablets but until then it's watercolours

https://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9916/orgavcompborder1ja6.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2875/orgavcompborder2cj7.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3776/orgavcompborder3kq1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img443.imageshack.us/img443/163/orgavcompborder4nf4.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Two of the Mongol avatars are from previously posted pictures. The Knight got in thanks to my son

.......Orda

TSPreben
11-03-2006, 17:35
Here is my avatar

http://www.orresnei.com/preben/juleking%20(2).gif

Tamur
11-03-2006, 17:48
Nice work Orda! Did you pen in the detail lines or is that all very painfully done in watercolour? Very impressive in either case.

lol TS, excessively silly ~:)

wraithdt
11-03-2006, 17:53
Good lord Orda, that piece is great! I love it. You definately have some hidden art skillz. I think it would look even more amazing if you painted it in photoshop. How long did it take you do to that?

Orda Khan
11-03-2006, 19:02
Did you pen in the detail lines or is that all very painfully done in watercolour?
They are pen and ink with watercolour applied last.


How long did it take you do to that?
Pinching the odd hour here and there was getting me nowhere, so I had a few days off to get it finished. Forgetting preliminary idea sketches it was probably somewhere around 20-30 hours or maybe longer, the pen and ink detail was never ending.


I think it would look even more amazing if you painted it in photoshop.
I have absolutely no experience with PC art programs but it was seeing the wonderful effect you achieve in your work that has me really interested in trying it out. If you could give me any advice of what tools etc to get I would really appreciate it, Wraithdt. It will be a nice little 'extra' when I upgrade the PC :yes:

......Orda

Ignoramus
11-04-2006, 00:50
Axeman:

https://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5657/test20hc3.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img275.imageshack.us/img275/5473/test19cm9.png (https://imageshack.us)

https://img331.imageshack.us/img331/8484/test18kt8.png (https://imageshack.us)

English Foot Soldier:

https://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7233/test21vl7.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Wishazu
11-04-2006, 12:12
Ive edited the post on page 2 with my entry to include the full original piece of artwork I took the avatar from :)

Tamur
11-04-2006, 17:24
I asked wraithdt about writing up a process description of how he did the Men At Arms picture. He kindly consented and PM'd me with it, and since a couple of people have expressed an interest in seeing that, I thought I would at least post a link to it. It's a single image, 400K, so expect a little load time if you aren't on broadband.

Very well worth it though, thanks very much to wraithdt!

Link to wraithdt work process image (http://cicero.modwest.com/tactics/wraithdt-process.html)

wraithdt
11-04-2006, 18:19
No problem Tamur. I'm glad to help out and share some of my work.

Wario
11-05-2006, 11:01
NIce works around.Good to see you wraithdt in contest ;)
Here my stuff.All those are from "LITHUANIA MOD" for M2TW.
We work in tam some month to reconstruct those historicaly right.

Lithuanian nobles sketched AVATAR.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar2abc.jpg
https://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4563/leitiscolorbacgroundabsuw6.jpg

next...
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar3abc.jpg
https://img123.imageshack.us/img123/876/lietuveensupdate1uv4.jpg

And here are from 3d models.
Baltic hunter
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar4abc.jpg
https://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7265/baltsloks15qb.jpg

Lithuanain Warlord
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar6abc.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/Lietuvieshukaravadonis1-1.jpg
some other avatars from the same pic.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar5abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar1abc.jpg
Here some more...
https://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3513/avatar7abcjt0.jpghttps://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7977/avatar8abcwe6.jpghttps://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7720/avatar9abcpv6.jpghttps://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5816/avatar10abczf4.jpghttps://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4720/avatar11abche3.jpghttps://img512.imageshack.us/img512/867/avatar12abccg5.jpghttps://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1915/avatar13abcyb2.jpghttps://img233.imageshack.us/img233/376/avatar14abcgv2.jpg
https://img234.imageshack.us/img234/7743/avatar16abctd1.jpghttps://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6446/avatar17abceu0.jpghttps://img54.imageshack.us/img54/8711/avatar18abcic4.jpghttps://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9903/avatar19abczy1.jpghttps://img71.imageshack.us/img71/9440/avatar20abcpt2.jpghttps://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3585/avatar21abcnx5.jpghttps://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9263/avatar22abcqo8.jpghttps://img217.imageshack.us/img217/867/avatar23abcbi8.jpg
https://img234.imageshack.us/img234/4716/avatar25abcql4.jpghttps://img234.imageshack.us/img234/1966/avatar24abclp6.jpghttps://img53.imageshack.us/img53/332/avatar27abcec2.jpghttps://img53.imageshack.us/img53/9839/avatar26abcse7.jpghttps://img70.imageshack.us/img70/6946/avatar32abcgb8.jpghttps://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1128/avatar30abcgo7.jpghttps://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4521/avatar31abczt4.jpghttps://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6498/avatar29abctw3.jpg

Mark s
11-05-2006, 15:40
http://french knight

hope it's good

Mark s
11-05-2006, 15:48
french knight

Mark s
11-05-2006, 16:02
http://frenchknight.jpg

Mark s
11-05-2006, 16:13
http://www.frenchknight.jpg

Blizzard
11-05-2006, 17:56
http://www.click2host.us/001/avasmall.png

http://www.click2host.us/004/avalarge.png

Tw-Turkiye
11-05-2006, 18:05
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https://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9205/avt01bu2.jpg

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https://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7503/avt08se4.jpg
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https://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3330/avt09bx1.jpg

https://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5209/avt09kk3.jpg
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https://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6305/avt10en3.jpg
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https://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9417/avt11ge8.jpg

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https://img503.imageshack.us/img503/816/avt14co1.jpg

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Myrddraal
11-05-2006, 18:50
@ Mark, to upload an image, go to www.imageshack.us. Upload the image there and put the link to the uploaded image between tags.

Motep
11-07-2006, 04:13
The Cid
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/thecid.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/thecidwwwww.jpg

Mary, Queen of Scots
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/maryqueenofscots.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/wwwwwquenofscots.jpg

Henry VIII
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/hnry82.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/heny8.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/heny8wwww123456789012.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/hnry82wwww.jpg

The Cids Sword and Shield
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/shildcid.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/738618307.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/elcidssword.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/elcidsswordwwwwww.jpg

edit: lots more to follow tomorrow morning!

ajaxfetish
11-07-2006, 06:28
I very much like your style, Wario, especially the avatar-sized head shots. We need to get you to post more often, with contributions like that! As ever, Wraith never ceases to amaze, and Midnight has some nice entries as well. Also, IMO, Avlvs Britannicus has a talent for framing the most picturesque or appropriate snippets of screenshots for avatars.

Good work all, and thanks for the entries.

Ajax

Motep
11-07-2006, 15:46
make that this afternoon...

Midnight
11-07-2006, 16:03
A 'helm' avatar:

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar6large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar6small.jpg

Mid.

Tamur
11-07-2006, 17:47
superb lighting Midnight, very nice!

O'ETAIPOS
11-07-2006, 18:54
My try

https://img288.imageshack.us/img288/9201/fotav1no2.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

https://img479.imageshack.us/img479/6571/fotav1smev1.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Motep
11-08-2006, 03:24
weapons:
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/othersword.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/otherswordwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/sword.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/swordwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mace.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/macewww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cudgel.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cudgelwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolsword.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolswordwww.jpg
Shields:
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/anothershiled.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/anothershieldwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cool.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/coolwwwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolio.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cooliowww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cudgel.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cudgelwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/lionshield.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/lionshieldwwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/moreshield.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/moreshieldwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/moreshieldwww2.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/othershield.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/othershieldwwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/shieldshield.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/shieldshieldwwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/whoa.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/wwwwwwhoah.jpg
other:
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/totalwarmanwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/totalwarman.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/totalwardude.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/totalwardudewww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/whoahelmet.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/whoahelmetwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/onemorehelmet.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/onemorehelmetwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/nicehelmetwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/nicehelmetwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knght.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knghtwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knghtwww2.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knghtwww3.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/gildedarmorwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/gildedarmor.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolhelmet.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolhelmetwww.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolhelmetwww2.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/coolhelmetwww3.jpg


...I'm finally finished...what a finger workout!

Tamur
11-08-2006, 05:19
Two rules reminders:

1) Make sure that the small versions of entries are framed with the 3-pixel border. I think most if not all have taken care of this, thanks much.

2) Make sure that framed avatars measure exactly 50x75. There are a few currently posted that do not conform to this. Anything different than 50x75 leads to disqualification, so for the good of the contest please ensure that your small avatars conform to this restriction!

And lastly...

We're two weeks away from the contest deadline. If you've been procrastinating getting a painting underway or finding the perfect image, go for it and get it posted!

Wario
11-08-2006, 14:55
Double my avatars,mostly ,merchants,Spys,Assasins
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar76abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar75abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar74abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar73abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar72abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar71abc.jpghttps://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/Sigfa/avatar70abc.jpg
https://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7231/avatar69abcwp0.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/8241/avatar68abcsw8.jpghttps://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9234/avatar67abceo2.jpghttps://img211.imageshack.us/img211/769/avatar66abcqp3.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3159/avatar65abced7.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7903/avatar64abcod0.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9895/avatar63abcih1.jpg
https://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1208/avatar62abcda9.jpghttps://img478.imageshack.us/img478/4854/avatar61abcqd0.jpghttps://img478.imageshack.us/img478/8020/avatar60abcqz8.jpghttps://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9779/avatar59abcqs0.jpghttps://img399.imageshack.us/img399/9117/avatar58abcnc1.jpghttps://img489.imageshack.us/img489/5884/avatar57abcpm1.jpghttps://img399.imageshack.us/img399/3310/avatar56abcwr0.jpg
https://img399.imageshack.us/img399/533/avatar55abcyt2.jpghttps://img487.imageshack.us/img487/8206/avatar54abcts9.jpghttps://img472.imageshack.us/img472/3700/avatar53abclx2.jpghttps://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9972/avatar52abcbq2.jpghttps://img65.imageshack.us/img65/7551/avatar51abcbu2.jpghttps://img399.imageshack.us/img399/3117/avatar50abcey6.jpghttps://img399.imageshack.us/img399/9848/avatar49abcmz5.jpg

The Blind King of Bohemia
11-08-2006, 14:58
Great style Wario, fantastic work there. I also love Midnight's work as well.

PROMETHEUS
11-08-2006, 15:31
Well I guess I can go buy my copy since I am quite sure I won't win ....:shame:
Great Icons Wario....

wraithdt
11-08-2006, 20:01
Those are fantastic Wario! I wish I could whip up 3d models as fast as I can draw them. ;P

Wario
11-08-2006, 21:27
Tnx !I enjoy them to ...have kinda inspiration!:thrasher:

Bombasticus Maximus
11-08-2006, 23:58
https://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9145/untitled2bz5.gif

:2thumbsup:

Wishazu
11-09-2006, 01:57
2) Make sure that framed avatars measure exactly 50x75. There are a few currently posted that do not conform to this. Anything different than 50x75 leads to disqualification, so for the good of the contest please ensure that your small avatars conform to this restriction!

Bizarrely mine were 50x74, anyways ive fixed them now :)

Bombasticus Maximus
11-09-2006, 13:20
Eh mines one pixel bigger than I made it. :dizzy2:

Bombasticus Maximus
11-09-2006, 13:24
Agh can't edit posts.

https://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5627/untitled2vg6.gif

Heller12a
11-10-2006, 15:53
hallo all
http://kremenam.hit.bg/gluposti/samuil.jpg

Motep
11-10-2006, 17:33
hello...I have more under way...although I personally think I dont stand the slightest chance I will persist!


Note: If any copyrighted material has been used It is completely unintentional, and I would be more that happy to have it removed to save the org from any trouble.


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/untitledknight2.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/untitledknight2www2.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/untitledknight2wwww.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_02.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_02www.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_02www2.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knight.jpg
hhttp://i95.potobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/knightwww.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/factions_mw2_england.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/factions_mw2_englandwww.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cooltotalwarpic.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cooltotalwarpicwww.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cooltotalwarpicwww3.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/cooltotalwarpicwww2.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/ca_mw2_01_richard.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/ca_mw2_01_richardwww.jpg

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/avatarpicture.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/avatarpicturewww.jpg

MSB
11-10-2006, 21:15
I have just noticed that there are some avatars that would look a little "out of place" with the existing avatar collection. Will these be included in the selection as well?

Tamur
11-10-2006, 22:36
As it says in the first sentence of the contest introduction, "Entries should be identifiable as individuals from the Medieval period covered by Medieval 2: Total War."

Entries that fall outside this stipulation, though they will not be disqualified, are not likely to score highly in final judging.

Motep
11-12-2006, 07:12
Even more for you to look at!


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/battlescene.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/battlescenewww.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/faction_russia_berdicheaxemen.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/faction_russia_berdicheaxemenwww.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/faction_russia_berdicheaxemenwww2.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/monk.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/monkwww.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_08_30_023.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_08_30_023www.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_08_30_023www2.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_03.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_03www.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_03www2.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/MTW2_03www3.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mtw2_factions_generic.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mtw2_factions_genericwww.jpghttps://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mtw2_factions_genericwww2.jpg


https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/rend2.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/rend2www.jpg


I just had to:

https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mtw10.jpg
https://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/Motep_the_Great/avatars/mtw10www.jpg

Wario
11-13-2006, 04:24
Now i double my Avatars again.!
https://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6722/avatar79abcwb2.jpghttps://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7385/avatar80abcej4.jpghttps://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7385/avatar80abcej4.jpghttps://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3177/avatar81abckk9.jpghttps://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8314/avatar82abcpo0.jpghttps://img145.imageshack.us/img145/39/avatar83abcgt5.jpg
https://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8348/avatar84abcav2.jpghttps://img247.imageshack.us/img247/10/avatar85abcjd3.jpghttps://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7899/avatar86abcrt8.jpghttps://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6901/avatar87abcyw4.jpghttps://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5993/avatar88abczt9.jpghttps://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9404/avatar89abcia6.jpg
https://img295.imageshack.us/img295/8555/avatar90abcyt6.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5417/avatar91abcoz2.jpghttps://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9584/avatar92abcdz8.jpghttps://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1487/avatar93abccy9.jpghttps://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8655/avatar94abciz6.jpghttps://img180.imageshack.us/img180/3465/avatar95abcfa7.jpg
https://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7668/avatar96abcqo0.jpghttps://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3575/avatar97abcil5.jpghttps://img93.imageshack.us/img93/8349/avatar98abcgz6.jpghttps://img133.imageshack.us/img133/1551/avatar99abcsv3.jpghttps://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5470/avatar100abchm6.jpghttps://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2985/avatar101abcfo5.jpg
https://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8104/avatar102abcrb9.jpghttps://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7453/avatar103abcnz4.jpghttps://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1279/avatar104abcer1.jpghttps://img82.imageshack.us/img82/4539/avatar105abcxm5.jpghttps://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8361/avatar106abcyr6.jpghttps://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7666/avatar107abcmg3.jpg

Motep
11-13-2006, 04:29
yup... i do not stand a chance at getting the version of medieval 2, I concede defeat.
(but still consider my avatars)

Wario
11-13-2006, 04:40
here are more...Cant post more than 50 bucklets in the post.
https://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1618/avatar108abcrz5.jpghttps://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3628/avatar109abcpe7.jpghttps://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8620/avatar110abcyp6.jpghttps://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4248/avatar111abcau6.jpghttps://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6653/avatar112abcjz6.jpghttps://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7244/avatar113abcfs3.jpg
https://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3962/avatar114abcsb9.jpghttps://img99.imageshack.us/img99/839/avatar115abcuo9.jpghttps://img166.imageshack.us/img166/9791/avatar116abcgv2.jpghttps://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3227/avatar117abcpn1.jpghttps://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7884/avatar118abczh2.jpghttps://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2284/avatar119abczu9.jpg
https://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8231/avatar120abcfj7.jpghttps://img224.imageshack.us/img224/297/avatar121abcbj3.jpghttps://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7756/avatar122abclv0.jpghttps://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7358/avatar123abclw5.jpghttps://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6412/avatar124abcgj6.jpghttps://img87.imageshack.us/img87/200/avatar127abcbm0.jpg

Tamur
11-13-2006, 07:17
Nice consistent style, Wario, that's very impressive you can spread that over so many avatars!

Do you set up a palette and work only within its range for each set?

Motep
11-13-2006, 08:23
Its like im talking to brick walls...or am not even here posting

MSB
11-13-2006, 08:35
For anybody who needs the real and classic avatar border:

https://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6162/rtw116pa0.gif (https://imageshack.us)

Wario: :thumbsup: What program do you use? What ever it is it's AMAZING!

Motep
11-13-2006, 08:40
So do you have to have that border for the avatar to count?

MSB
11-13-2006, 08:45
So do you have to have that border for the avatar to count?
I think so because Tamur said to me:

Avlvs, you do need to put the avatar border on your small images for your entries to make it into the pool that are judged.

Wario
11-13-2006, 09:14
Do you set up a palette and work only within its range for each set?
I have low poly heads with various forms and textures.And some generic wiev points from where i take base pic.So i change model,texture.Then edit with Wacom tablet in Photoshop.

Tamur
11-13-2006, 17:11
So do you have to have that border for the avatar to count?

Technically, no. There is nothing in the intro text that specifies that you must use exactly the same border as every other avatar in the Org's collection.

That said, the idea of the contest is to make avatars which will be added to the Org's collection, with Org mods as the judge of what fits. It would be wise to use the same border, or at least one that is quite similar in saturation and pattern.

Motep
11-13-2006, 18:16
with photoshop, how do you get that border onto a picture?

Myrddraal
11-14-2006, 00:40
Just select it, copy, and paste

Wishazu
11-14-2006, 12:47
Just create a start layer in photoshop that is 50x75 then copy/paste that border in. Create a new layer on top of that and put the image you want to use in there, then just scale it down untill it fits in the border :)

Lusted
11-14-2006, 13:48
My entry, even though i have the game, just thought it would be interesting to do one.

https://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1452/avatarkp2.jpg

Midnight
11-15-2006, 17:52
Last one from me - uplighting!

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar7large.jpg

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/_Midnight_/Avatar7small.jpg

Mid.

Tamur
11-15-2006, 18:06
Wow, that is *really* nice work Midnight! You've got such control of lighting, very inspring.

Clearchus
11-15-2006, 18:23
Wow, really nice, I especially like Wario's. Should definitely win.

Midnight
11-16-2006, 22:11
Tamur asked if I'd describe my work process, so here goes:

I only kept one file for each picture (given that each portrait is relatively simple - for more complex pictures I do save various stages), which I over-wrote at the end of each session, so I'm afraid I don't have any step-by-step pics to show.

As far as ideas go, I get inspiration from all over the place - books with good descriptions, films, TV, paintings and drawings, people in the street - there's no end of material to draw on, and, generally, any interesting expression, angle, gesture, set of features or lighting setup is worth noting.

Basically, though, it's a similar process to wraithdt's (I also use Photoshop and a graphics tablet): I start with a pencil sketch, which I scan (although the 2nd and 3rd pics were sketched in Photoshop). Either way, the sketch is on a separate layer is set to 'Multiply', so I can paint underneath without ruining the sketch (I used a canvas size of 1500 x 2250 pixels, so I could paint freely enough without having to worry about individual pixels, and also so it'd size down to 50x75 perfectly). By now I've a pretty good idea of what colours I'm going to use, and I've determined the light direction and intensity in the sketch. I then rough in the background, as it's always easier working the background first (with regards to figuring out exactly how the subject will be lit). I create a separate layer for the actual figure, simply so I can re-shape any edges and still keep a clear divide between background and portrait.

To begin the portrait, I spend a while blocking in the basic colours, not bothering with any detail until all the tones and colours feel about right. After that, it's just a matter of working a bit more detail into the picture until it feels 'done' (given that the avatar itself will only be 50 x 75). I'm also constantly checking what it looks at a smaller size, to make sure it minimises well.

Sorry if that was a bit long-winded, and I hope that, in the absence of pictures, the description is worth something!

Mid.

Tamur
11-16-2006, 22:25
Thanks Midnight, great to hear this. I never have quite caught on to how to use multiply usefully, but your process makes it perfectly obvious. Painter has a Lift-To-Screen function that does sort-of the same thing.

All these great entries finally got me motivated to get off my lazy *** and do something... can't win the contest, but it was fun to get out the Wacom again.

http://cicero.modwest.com/images/tw/contest-lady.jpg

http://cicero.modwest.com/images/tw/contest-lady-tiny.jpg

Wario
11-18-2006, 12:12
Tamur ask me to tell little bit more about my Avatar workflow.

So... look like i was the first one who starts create unit models for M2tw mods. Thats was te start for those avatars actualy.
This was created in 2006-02-25
https://img527.imageshack.us/img527/876/lowpolybasemesh13lh.jpg
How i made it ?Ill take some first realised by CA screenshots and step by step reconstruct base body model with similar geometry and poly count.
After that il take a long road to create my units historicaly right,for days i search lots of medieval books and pictures from various sources.I notice that M2TW engine use many body parts to mix units mob (like 3 types of heads,4 body etc.) Thats why i create elastic palete of Various textures and unit body parts.For instance if i create viking unit i actualy create four of them and every of them have some uniqe details.
About avatars again...
I have many low poly heads from that process.
https://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6713/balticheads5ji.jpg
When start create my avatars first i create in 3d software seven cameras in various angles(always keeping head in the center of wievport.).Then take one of the heads and apply intresting for me texture, what i made before.After that i take screenshots from every of seven cameras .Then in Photoshop create file where Vanilla avatar borders is in the top of layers ,what helps set right position and scale for my lowpoly head screenshots.
Second layer is somenting like darken borders ,thats give more eyecandy.And after that ,paint every portrait with Wacom tablet in the same Photoshop for more character deepness.
Hmm ...seems like its all.Hope i wrote it clear .

Tamur
11-19-2006, 05:43
Great explanation Wario, thank you! You had mentioned previously you were integrating your 3D work into these portraits, so it's very nice to see exactly how you're doing that. That definitely helps to have camera shots of the models to work from, the only way really to do that many without going crazy ~:)

Tamur
11-19-2006, 05:45
Just a reminder to everyone: the contest closes at 08.00 GMT on the 20th (Monday). There have been a few posters along the way who have mentioned wanting to do another one -- last-minute entries have just as much chance at winning as any other, so keep 'em coming!

sapi
11-19-2006, 06:16
Fantastic, Wario

+1 for the win (not that we're voting :D )

vidde
11-19-2006, 12:52
My last minute contribution.

https://imageshack.us][img=https://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2271/medievaldo8.jpg][/url]

https://imageshack.us][img=https://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2516/medievalavatarka6.jpg][/url]

vidde
11-19-2006, 13:04
Didn't seem to work, try again!

https://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8248/medievalkp2.jpg
https://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8248/medievalkp2.jpg

vidde
11-19-2006, 13:11
Sorry for filling up the forum with my images, This time I am sure I'll get it right.
https://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8248/medievalkp2.jpg
https://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7223/medievalavatarrw1.jpg

Tamur
11-19-2006, 17:04
Wow Vidde, great character work there!

IrishArmenian
11-19-2006, 22:36
I like Motep's Berdiche Axemen screenshot. Your screenshots manage to hold the picture yet not distract from the subject. You walk the very fine line between underwhelming and overwhelming, and do it quite well.
Mid, great artwork. That is all I can say, everyone else said it.
Vidde, that is an epic! Lots of emotion, yet he still remains soldierlike.

Motep
11-20-2006, 01:50
I like Motep's Berdiche Axemen screenshot. Your screenshots manage to hold the picture yet not distract from the subject. You walk the very fine line between underwhelming and overwhelming, and do it quite well.

Thank you...I finally got a compliment. I would have original artwork...but I cant draw to save my life (except for nature backrounds...)

econ21
11-20-2006, 10:12
Competition closed. Stay tuned for the result.