Spoon Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 May the judging commence! [spoiler=TJP12409][spoiler=Thoughts]Simple but eloquent. I took the tree elements visible in the card and put them into a simple effect:LIGHT: the stars and moon shining downDARK: the dark mountains looming in the distanceAIR: The large nighttime sky before you It's indeed really simple. A little too simple if you ask me. A non-attacking clause is fine, but the relation between the picture and the effect just doesn't come out. Gameplay wise, the effect is absolute nonsense, and overall, the card's not very appealing. You could've at least cropped the picture appropriately. I like the name though, but as a card, this just doesn't work. [spoiler=°•Dragon Ball•°][spoiler=Thoughts]None. Oh yes, it sure is dark. I like both picture choices, but it's a bit disappointing that you chose to keep the name. Gameplay wise, it's solid stuff. Not that DARKs would need that support, but it works and has at least some uses. While we see the dark, I'm kind of missing the rest of the picture. You could either interpretate it as calm or as disturbing, but you didn't give me any hints, and the card, in this case, doesn't speak for itself. Also, you completely ignored the stars, nothing indicates any glimpse of hope, just darkness. [spoiler=Shradow][spoiler=Thoughts]When I looked at the picture, the first thing I noticed were the bright lights in the sky. I'm sure they're painted as stars, but I imagined them as little light spirits or something, like Navi without the annoying everything. I went looking for something to match that, and I saw this picture of a wolf. It's curved tails also reminded me of the swirls painted in the sky. Completely unrelated (except for one thing) to Van Gogh's painting, but still about the card, I decided to make it a Spirit-Type, and so I made it off of Japanese mythology like they normally are. Being a fan of Okami, I just got the name from putting Sun Goddess (from the lights in the painting) into a English to Japanese translator. When I put down the effect, again, being a fan of Okami and remembering the 13 brush gods, I put 13 for that part of the effect. I think that's it. What can I say... the picture is beatiful, the thoughts connect and make sense, the effect is okay, not the most creative one, and the Spirit clause ("Cannot be Special Summoned" for example) isn't there on every inch, but still, I can't help myself to say that I like the card. It all works together, representing mainly the stars, which are also the main focus of the original picture. Maybe adding a little DARKness would've improved that overall impression, but it's still very solid and will definitely make it to the next round. [spoiler=Phoenix19][spoiler=Thoughts]I think it relates because a swirl of white - what I believe to be clouds - is visible slightly above the center of the painting. When I saw it, I immediately thought of Cloudians. I made it that the DEF has to be 900 or less, mainly becuase all the Level 4 or lowers have 900 or less, but partially because it's only moderately cloudy. I thought that since it was a landmark, it could be a Field Spell, not a Continuous. As for the painting itself, I like the style. The swirled lines look good from a distance, and when you get close, it gives a nice texture. The mountain - or vines, with the style I'm not sure which - makes you want to look up towards the stars in the picture. The town's buildings are a more solid colour, and it looks good against the rest of the style. Again: Cropping can't be that hard, even I can do it :P But if we look on the bright side: We have a really good card here. Creative interpretation that I, to be honest, could've never thought of and a creative effect that helps Cloudians leave some lasting impression. You managed to keep the connections to the game without losing focus of the task. Well done. [spoiler=Dingo_is_cool][spoiler=Thoughts]This is my Card. I wanted to make something dark, but amusing - Due to the Night Sky in the painting. It's funny, because that was exactly the picture I thought about when I chose The Starry Night. Still, it's certainly not the most creative effect, but solid enough to not be useless, and the relations to the picture are very vague, but the name and the chose picture are pretty well chosen. Overall, it's just barely enough to get you to the next round. [spoiler=Natura Melon][spoiler=Thoughts]the painting looks like a peaceful land at night, but at the same time rather chaotic and very busy, i think my card shows this business and peacefulness. You exactly reflected what I said in Dragon Balls review, and the card does that... well, okay-ish I guess. It's certainly an unreliable effect, where the outcome always depends on what your opponent might hold. I can't find any peacefulness in this effect, just utter chaos, but it's still pretty interesting. Not useful by any means, but interesting, and that's what keeps you from being eliminated. So yeah, I've come to a decision:Dragon Ball & TJP12409, you're out. I hope you had at least a bit of fun with the task :) The next task will come in a few minutes, along with the deadline.Task is up, deadline is next Saturday, details in the first post, good luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineSoldier Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 My new Entry has been submitted! I don't specialise in fiends so I don't why I keep doing them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 So... its Friday... and I only received 2 entries <_< I'll wait till midnight for the official deadline, then I'll send PMs to those who haven't turned in their card and give them additional 24 hours... if they don't submit them, the other 2 will get on by default (which is sad) and we'll quickly do the final round... that's the schedule for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I sent mine in, right? I'm pretty sure I'm one of those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 I sent mine in, right? I'm pretty sure I'm one of those two. You are one of those 2, Dingo is the other one. Phoenix resigned from the contest, and Naturia Melon didn't respond at all... congratulations, you 2 are in the last round <_< Task will be up later today... if you still want to duke it out that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Last piece is up, you can start anytime and finish anytime, then I'll give out prizes and we all can live happily ever after :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Awesome, I love Robert Frost's work, this'll be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Alright, both entries are in, the results will most likely come today... at least I hope they do :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 [spoiler=Shradow][spoiler=Thoughts]I love Robert Frost's this poem the most, so thank you for making it the assignment. ^.^ Anyways, as for the card, I heavily used the theme of a choice. I will admit I've used this picture for a previous card, but I knew this one would fit great. The picture depicts a scene of a brown, dead forest, save for one gate, which has beyond it a lush, green land. However, the statues in front of it I interpret as kind of like guardian golems who'll try to squish you if you try to enter. It brings up a choice. As for the effect, there's also a choice. Choose to pay all those Life Points and activate the strong effect, and you're met with another choice, which cards to get rid of. I put the LP limit just so it couldn't be used cheaply by someone who had like 100 LP left or something. My thoughts: I like the simplicity, and you chose the picture very wisely, it depicts the situation in the poem quite well. The theme of choice is one thing, but what really matters is the choice that's taken here. The path that nobody (or less) have gone, going new ways that may or may not lead somewhere, but since nobody goes there, you can only knew by doing it yourself. Implementing that in a card, however, is admittedly tough, and I can see where you are going with this. The effect itself is broken beyond believe and unplayable by any means. Really, really bad card design on that matter :( Still, if you would adjust the numbers (a lot), this could very well work and depict the poem as best as you can. [spoiler=Dingo_is_cool][spoiler=Lore:]If this card is Normal Summoned, You can Search your Deck for a level 3 or under Plant monster and Special Summon it. If this card is Special Summoned by the Effect of "Tree Nymph Elder", All "Tree Nymph Elders" Gain 800 ATK. If there are 2 "Tree Nymph Elders" on the field, Your opponent can only select one as an Attack Target during that Battle Phase. If they Target the Normal Summoned monster, Destroy the Attacking monster after Damage Calculation And your opponent gains Life Points equal to the Attacking Monster's Level. (x200) This card Cannot be Normal Summoned if there is another "Tree Nymph Elder" on the field. There cannot be more than 2 "Tree Nymph Elders" On the field at one time. [spoiler=Thoughts]The overall theme is trees, because the poem it was based around a forest. Then Having 2 of them on the field at the same time was relevant to the 2 roads. Then Having the Choice of which monster to Attack is like choosing what road to take. After that, In the Poem it said that he would take the road and never return, so I added in the 4th effect. My thoughts: Trees? Well, they're definitely there, but certainly not what comes to my mind when I read the poem Overall, this is the exact opposite of Shradows card: Card design is okay, gets a little confusing and unnecessary at the end, but it's still palyable in its current form. However, the connection to the poem seems a lot weaker, the choice is left to your opponent, which is never a good choice (and not the slightest what the one acting in the poem was going for, he was searching his very own path) and it seems like a lot of work patched together to somehow fit. Compared, Shradows seems to be a lot more natural, but is really bad card designwise... as much as I'd love to just half the prize and give everybody equal share, I can't deny that Shradow has solved the task better, thus wins this contest. Congratulations, and thanks to both of you for staying till the very end, even if this wasn#t the greatest contest around :) Prizes will be handed out asap. So long, Spoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, I thought it was OPd, but I had already sent it to you, and I wasn't sure if I could change it. XP Whatever, it was a really fun contest either way, good job Dingo, and thank you for hosting, Spoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineSoldier Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Congradulations Shradow! BTW, Who came 3rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Congradulations Shradow! BTW, Who came 3rd? Nobody, both candidates for that place didn't enter a card in round 2, so I could obviously not decide which of those was better... the 100 points stay in the pot and will be given out in my next contest (there will be definitely one), that will start once I'm done with the examns (1 month from now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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