View Poll Results: What is your favourite picture?

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  • "The Charge" from Mediolanicus

    15 18.75%
  • "Eastern Warfare" from Charge

    34 42.50%
  • "Under the Eagle" from TWFanatic

    19 23.75%
  • Iron Rain" by Centurio Nixalsverdrus

    12 15.00%
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Thread: Screenshot Competition December 2007

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    EBII PM Member JMRC's Avatar
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    Post Screenshot Competition December 2007

    The winners of the internal vote on the Screenshot Competition of December 2007 are listed below. Since there was a tie up between 2 of the pictures, there will be 4 to be voted on as your favourite.

    "The Charge" from Mediolanicus



    "Eastern Warfare" from Charge



    "Under the Eagle" from TWFanatic



    "Iron Rain" by Centurio Nixalsverdrus
    Last edited by JMRC; 01-14-2008 at 11:17.



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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Gah! Fanatic, damn good screen!

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    I dunno, no offence...I just dont really take fancy to any of those ones to be honest.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    I didn't expect mine to make it since I had a mod (hence the aquilifers).

    Anyways, I like Iron Rain a lot (besides my screen of course ).
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Hideous border and naff 'glint' on the eagle aside, I quite like TWFanatic's "Under the Eagle" screenshot. It's got that up-close and personal feel to it that I do so enjoy. Voted for Centurio Nixalsverdrus' "Iron Rain", though.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    I voted for "The Charge". I can't even put my finger on what I like about it. Maybe I just like charges?
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Eastern Warfare.

    Imho, the best-looking one. The charge would be better, but I dislike how the formations are so in.. formation. <.< More rage, intensity, less order! Under the Eagle could be nice, the atmosphere, key figures/person-level drama... But ze graphics. It isn't visually very pleasing, exactly, imho... Sorreh. Iron Rain on the other hand... Just doesn't strike me that well. I don't know what it is, as I especially love the (massed) javelins flying on the enemies, and have taken several such screenies myself, but I just don't... Like it, for some, odd reason.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    My vote goes to Charge and his shot:Eastern warfare

    very artistic aproach

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Well, I said it in the posting topic. Eastern Warfare, no contest. None of the others come close in composition, both in setting as in colour. Lovely.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Wow! I really didn't expect to find my pic in here!

    I must admit I like Eastern Warfare better than mine.
    Go Charge! (a little bit ambiguous, I know...)
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Eastern Warfare... the composition is really fantastic. The juxtaposition of the riders in the foreground works well with the comparatively tiny archers in the background; it gives the viewer a feel for what it felt like to be those respective soldiers: the titanic, armor-clad lancers versus the seemingly insignificant, and certainly more vulnerable, foot archers. The colors are also quite striking: the contrast of orange(ish) wheat and blue sky is very effective. Plus, it's really big, and that works well with the dramatic subject matter.
    Last edited by Reverend Joe; 01-14-2008 at 20:32.

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    Smile Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    "Eastern Warfare" from Charge

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    a Charge.

    because I like cavalry.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    The only reason I did not choose Eastern Warfare was because the golden grass, which initially looked very nice, drags on for far too long.
    So I was forced to vote for the Charge, (picture, not the Author!), in staunch support of the Horse.

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Your vote is very much appreciated!

    ~hopes a second place is still possible
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Looks like I lost.

    This is over now I think.
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Dont worry.. I'll take a rest for couple of months

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    Default AW: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    I'm surprised I made it into the poll. However, can someone vote for me (Iron Rain) please? It's only two votes to rank 3...

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by Charge
    Dont worry.. I'll take a rest for couple of months
    Heh, just when I become innactive on this fourm.
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    ΔΟΣ ΜΟΙ ΠΑ ΣΤΩ ΚΑΙ ΤΑΝ ΓΑΝ ΚΙΝΑΣΩ--Give me a place to stand and I will move the earth.-Archimedes on his work with levers
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Hey! There are still 2 days to finish the poll.



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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Bump!

    C'mon, only one day left! I need just 2 more votes! (sorry TWFanatic :p)
    And congrats Charge!
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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by Mediolanicus
    Bump!

    C'mon, only one day left! I need just 2 more votes! (sorry TWFanatic :p)
    And congrats Charge!
    I have just voted Eastern Warfare (not cause i like cavalry, but cause i think it's the better screenshot). Now, being On-Line, i wasn't able to see the partial scores. If i knew Eastern Warfare had already won, i would have voted for you, sorry.

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    Default Re: Screenshot Competition December 2007

    Quote Originally Posted by Obelics
    I have just voted Eastern Warfare (not cause i like cavalry, but cause i think it's the better screenshot). Now, being On-Line, i wasn't able to see the partial scores. If i knew Eastern Warfare had already won, i would have voted for you, sorry.
    Oh doesn't matter, you must vote for whatever picture you like best.
    I won't mind letting TWfanatic go before me, his pic is beautiful enough to finish first (but so are the other three...). I was only encouraging my picture. :p
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