EB's new monthly screenshot competition.

Hi EB-Fans,
currently the EB team is focussing on getting 0.81 ready and bug free. We know you're all looking forward to it. But of course we can't just let you wait like that. Caratacos has given you some nice eye-candy recently and EB itself is also packed with eye-candy, if you ask me. So why not organize a screenshot of the month contest? Now you guys can show us some pretty screens. Of course we wouldn't leave a winner empty handed. You'll receive a sig banner.

Now the rules:
- Every fan can participate but can only submit one screenshot every month.
- Full screens, only the UI is allowed to be cropped out.
-You are allowed to edit them with photoshop, it is however not a requirement.
- All images must come from EB.
-All screenshots must be send in before the last week of the month in this thread.


Now how will we choose the winner? Well the EB-team will elect the 10 best (if the amount of submissions require it). A poll will be opened the last week of the month in which the fans, can cast their vote. The winner will be the one who got the most votes. The poll will close the last day of the month. The next day submissions for the next month can be made in a new thread.

Good luck and best wishes,
-The EB Team.
note: all screens must be in before the 22nd!

Can we have campaign map pictures? (crosses my fingers...)

Well, I guess as long as it is EB, you can.

Pardon me dedicated photographers, but how i do i take pictures for the contest. Like, what button(s) do i press to snap a photo?:help:

Press the 'Print Screen' button. Then exit EB and paste into paint or some other picture app.

Edit: or Alt+Tab to minimise EB and be able to get it back up quickly to take more shots.
Caratacos: I didnt know that. I assumed it would only save the last one, as its a windows operation rather than a RTW one. Unless RTW takes control of 'print screen' while its running... Which makes sense, I guess.

Actually you should be able to press the 'print screen' button multiple times-- it stores the pics in the 'tga' folder in your RTW directory. that's how it works for me.

Also if you guys want to give your pictures titles (not on the pictures) but in your post, that would help for later reference. Good luck :2thumbsup:.

hmm, as a member, can I enter? I rather like my valentine's pic, but I bet I could do better...

Well, it will be a public vote that decides it. I don't really see a problem with that.

Thanks for that, i got six gold ones, but i can't find photoshop? Does it have to be installed. Also, how do i post my pic? I'm new to this, you can, see it's my first picture post:embarassed:

paint is in start>programs>accessories>paint
you dont need photoshop. Any application which allows you to paste pictures in will do. Even Word! (I just tested it)

Imageshack.com is a good place to upload pics. Its free, and you dont need to register.
Edit: make sure the pics are saved as JPGs

imageshack is the way most images are hosted here I believe - you can just upload it by going to imageshack.com and they will give you a link to post here (thumbnails would be nice - that link to their large versions). Certainly photoshopping images isn't necessary, but artistic ones that have been filtered or such won't be excluded.

Sry, at this point i'm probably just a pain, but nothings working:wall: It either says it's an unsupported format, or says there are no pictures in the file, even upon changing the file format! if it doesn't work, like, in the next hour i'm posting them as is. Although i haven't even been able to see them yet due to the Mega Retardos that is my computer...K, i'm done ranting. Help me if you wish.

For instruction on how to post images see this post.

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Originally Posted by Caratacos

Actually you should be able to press the 'print screen' button multiple times-- it stores the pics in the 'tga' folder in your RTW directory. that's how it works for me.

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Those pictures come out as black if you have antialiasing on.

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Originally Posted by Alexander the Adequate

It either says it's an unsupported format, or says there are no pictures in the file, even upon changing the file format!

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I'm not sure what program you are trying to open the file (what filetype?) with.
'Paint' can not open .tga files. You'll have to use a program that is tga compatable, open them and save as .jpg's.
Or you can use kugutsu's method (pressing 'print screen' and 'alt'+'tab'-ing to windows opening 'paint' and then pasting 'ctrl'+'v' and saving as a jpg)
Note: Imageshack can't upload .tga files.

Hope this helps.

Fraps is a pretty solid program and the 'demo' version allows you to use screen captures. There are some programs that allow you to view .tga files; one of which is GIMP.

With 0.80, I haven't had any luck with using print screen to capture screens and just get a black screen.

But has anyone shown how to convert .tga into .jpg?

Gimp is your friend! "Load", edit and "save as" and choose .jpg file.

Then wheres GIMP? is it safe?

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Originally Posted by K COSSACK

Then wheres GIMP? is it safe?

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http://www.gimp.org/windows/

I have no problems with it. Then again, I have no net connection at home. I haven't heard anything bad about it though.

http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html

Dowload the 2 first and you are good to go. GTK is all the libraries required, and the other is the GIMP, a freeware alternative of Photoshop.

THX "Kerav" Keravnos! I'll try it!

Though info on tga converting to jpg would solve all our problems.:sweatdrop:

Allright, after much work, i got it to...work. so, here it is. It's bad, butt, whatt the hell.


My entry

It's not great (the unit status and cursor are probs. I do not know how to fix) but for a first timer I think it's good. I used funky hues for intense effect:2thumbsup:

Shortest AAR ever:
https://img264.imageshack.us/img264/...eve1qt7.th.jpg

(not a submission really - I just wanted to get rid of this screenshot that has been sitting on my desktop the last few days, and I thought about making an AAR out of it, but decided not to. :grin:)

:laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:

Thanks for the new wallpaper TA. You do realise you have to tell the world about steve the skirmisher now-- and not just "then steve drowned in the stream" either :laugh4:.

TA, this would probably be the second time that I've ever said LOL and it wasn't an exageration. I actually teared up reading that...

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Originally Posted by Moros

-You are allowed to edit them with photoshop, it is however not a requirement.

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Can I edit multiple screnshots into one?

Yes, you can.

Here's my random screenshot of the month...
https://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5263/abcwf2.jpg

That Egyptian generals took ages to die with 4 companions and 1 generals surrounding him...

how come your command stars are bananas?

He plays as semitic faction. His influence are banana trees too.

Down the road, roman command might be yellow birds, and influence might be sticks with axes or something.

:grin:

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Originally Posted by Teleklos Archelaou

He plays as semitic faction. His influence are banana trees too.

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There is no hiddem message there?:inquisitive:

I'll be accused of calling people who play as Carthage a bunch of monkeys now. :laugh4:

Must... not.... take.... bannnas.... from.... my... sig....

(makes monkey noises)

Seriously, any other screenshots to share?

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/...workuv0.th.jpg

Another Seleucid Cavalry charge. I like how they are charging with the fire arrows.

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Originally Posted by shlin28

Must... not.... take.... bannnas.... from.... my... sig....

(makes monkey noises)

Seriously, any other screenshots to share?

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It is Hamalcar or Donkey Kong?

it was a tough decision, but i rather like this one:
https://img257.imageshack.us/img257/...dustxf9.th.jpg

and may I suggest that someone try out something simple with say, some of the beautiful variants of the thureophoroi and thorakitai? some of the best shots I've ever seen were almost understated in their simplicity.

http://pici.se/pictures/DNzClR.jpg

Meh, I wanted to make something cooler but oh well :P


BTW, my general eat yours for breakfast:

http://pici.se/pictures/1mCTKn.jpg

:saint:

At least everybody knows my general, and he got bananas!!!

Nice picture though

Something simple? Well here's my sad attempt...

The Last March of The Band
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...picture011.jpg

see, it may just be my taste, but I think that's a really nice pic. Good title too!

but perhaps I'm not a good standard, since I think one of the best pics I've seen recently was that series of thureophoroi/thorakitai variants TA posted a couple weeks back...

Ooooo, I like. I know my winner so far. Funny, I enjoyed the title too. ~;)

Some constructive advise, Fondor_Yards: Crop some of the ground off at the bottom. Not only is it not really needed, but it would give a landscape, streched out feel to it.

In case this already started this month:

https://img511.imageshack.us/img511/...ickoleogy1.jpg

NIce pic. :yes: What unit is that?

That's a really nice pic. :jawdrop:

I think it's a Baktrian Bodygaurd about to hit some silver shields in the back.

Now that you mention it. there is a lot of empty ground, no more! If anyone wants to photoshop it, feel free, cause I have no talent there.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...icture0112.jpg

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Originally Posted by Oleo

In case this already started this month:

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Yes, it has already begon. And nice pic too.

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Originally Posted by Mordecai

I think it's a Baktrian Bodygaurd about to hit some silver shields in the back.

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True.

Oooo, nice one Oleo. Things are heating up now!

paullus' pic seems like a winner!

too bad its not bigger...

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Originally Posted by Oleo

In case this already started this month:

https://img511.imageshack.us/img511/...ickoleogy1.jpg

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Is that a UFO flying above them?:dizzy2:

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Originally Posted by Zaknafien

Is that a UFO flying above them?:dizzy2:

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lol that's a hawk.

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Originally Posted by Fondor_Yards

lol that's a hawk.

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Nope, thats my timemachine/spyplane with the uplink that brought you this picture.

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Originally Posted by Oleo

Nope, thats my timemachine/spyplane with the uplink that brought you this picture.

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Hmmmm.... then why is the angle of the shot from the ground? I smell a Baktrian government conspiracy, a coverup! What's the truth Oleo? Hmmm? We want the truth! :director:

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Originally Posted by Mordecai

I think it's a Baktrian Bodygaurd about to hit some silver shields in the back.

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No, ment that giant titant in the background. Is it a local mic or what?
:clown:

The collossus at Rhodes...

my entry:

https://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2639/ssvj3.th.png

All the horses had been eating beans.

Only One thought to bring a match.




http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...lamingFart.jpg




P.S. Can someone tell me how to do thumbnails please?

They just copy one of the codes from imageshack.

Note: all submissions must be in before 22nd!

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Originally Posted by oudysseos

P.S. Can someone tell me how to do thumbnails please?

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quote one of the posts that have one and you can see the code

OK I'm gonna try this again but it's the same pic as before.


All the Horses had been eating Beans.

Only one Rider brought a match.

https://img262.imageshack.us/img262/...fartno3.th.jpg

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Originally Posted by oudysseos

OK I'm gonna try this again but it's the same pic as before.


All the Horses had been eating Beans.

Only one Rider brought a match.

https://img262.imageshack.us/img262/...fartno3.th.jpg

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:laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :charge: :burnout:
WOonderful!!!
Was that the secret of "missile cavalry"?

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Originally Posted by oudysseos

OK I'm gonna try this again but it's the same pic as before.


All the Horses had been eating Beans.

Only one Rider brought a match.

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O_o what is with that insane map your playing on.

It's a custom battle- Getai vs. Epiros, at night- I forgot which map but it's one of the EB choices from the custom battle menu.

Almost as good as the Gaseous Horse is the text BELOW the picture on Imageshack:

https://img246.imageshack.us/img246/...buythatzo8.jpg

I really love those guys.

[IMG]https://img251.imageshack.us/img251/623/0004ce1.th.jpg[/IMG]


:beam:

February being a short month, I think the deadline was yesterday, or today. Either way, we should have a poll up in another day or two for the voting.

Submissions are closed. a poll will be posted soon.

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Originally Posted by K COSSACK

THX "Kerav" Keravnos! I'll try it!

Though info on tga converting to jpg would solve all our problems.:sweatdrop:

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Irfanview is your best friend when it comes to convert a load of "commonly used" picture file formats, quickly and without much of trouble. Batch Conversion & Rename.

Of course, save as will work as well, when you don't forget to make sure that the output extension is .jpg/.jpeg