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Count me in for Shark
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Nice prompt! I'm in for this one. Also just head's up I'll be studying for the CCNA and working on personal projects for a while so I'll probably be limiting myself to every third AD or so for a bit. I'll do my best to keep the front page up to date regardless though (I'll update it with the new prompt tonight).
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Aug 15, 2020 16:01
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I'll join the shark feeding frenzy.
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Aug 15, 2020 21:58
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Oh hell yes! I'm all in for sharks!
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Aug 16, 2020 03:51
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 I decided to use this opportunity to practice animating pixel art, (both things I'm just starting to play with.) I'm really happy with the results!
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Aug 19, 2020 01:00
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Lifeless eyes, black eyes...like a 8 bit doll’s eyes. Now I want to do a pixel shark too.
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Aug 19, 2020 02:41
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I am super in for sharks!
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Aug 19, 2020 04:15
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 Awhaaaaaat? There's one week left until the deadline? Don't forget to get your submissions in before next Saturday! Liking the pixel offering so far! More in-depth critique will follow after a winner is announced.
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Aug 23, 2020 21:07
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Oh man, I can hear that big guy's oddly high pitched voice in my head.
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Aug 24, 2020 04:45
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Shark!
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Aug 29, 2020 22:26
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When I was a kid the wereshark was my favorite creature in the AD&D Monster Manual. This is the first edition one which just looks absolutely ridiculous. Like, what does this do that a shark already doesn't do? How is this thing any worse than an actual shark you might encounter? Later versions had legs and swords and could chase you on land, but the first one is still the best. 
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Aug 30, 2020 02:53
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I love this.
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Aug 30, 2020 07:42
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Thank you for the entries! There were several other people that signed up but haven't delivered yet, so I am extending the deadline slightly until Monday, 23:59 PST. Get your shark together folks
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Aug 30, 2020 10:26
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I'll see if I can get something in tonight but this weekend has been kind of a crapshoot for me so no promises.
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Aug 30, 2020 16:55
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Krispy Wafer posted:When I was a kid the wereshark was my favorite creature in the AD&D Monster Manual. This is the first edition one which just looks absolutely ridiculous. Like, what does this do that a shark already doesn't do? How is this thing any worse than an actual shark you might encounter? Glad to know I wasn't the only one obsessed with the wereshark! My biggest regret as a dm was never including it in an adventure. I love your transformation gif!
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Aug 30, 2020 21:06
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Right, this contest is over! Critiques will follow in the order of submission, with the winner announced at the end. First, we have Johnny-on-the-Spot's offering of a vicious pixel shark. This is a clean and simple piece, as is suitable for pixel art. It's a nice, dynamic pose of the creature with a clear and recognizable silhouette. Cudos for moving the whole tail and not just the tail fin. However I feel the pectoral fins look a bit stiff, some mild movement there would have really given the shark some more life. I especially like the detail of the eye rollin' over white as the shark bites. The spectator's eye is naturally drawn to the bright red gums and the gnarly teeth contrasted against them, making the beast appear extra threatening. It's nice to see that you use dithering sparingly, as it tends to be overused by pixel artists. You also demonstrate good artistic sense by going from bright blue to turquoise-green to grey for your background gradient instead of just three shades of the same blue. Overall, this was a fine piece. Next, Angrymog graces us with this fluid, bloody scene. First off, using watercolors for this prompt was brilliant. It really feels like we're watching a scene underwater, and the background has a lovely flow to it. As your canvas is bigger than the other two entries, the scene looks a bit empty. I would have liked to see maybe some seaweeds or other water creatures in the picture to provide some more excitement, but that's just a personal thing. You've struck a good action pose for the shark, with it's whole body bent. The darker splashes around the tailfin add a nice suggestion of movement. I also love how the blood looks, but would have liked to see a trace of what the shark was eating. As is, the red could be interpreted to be just the color of the shark's mouth, instead of what I think you intended as blood. The design of the shark, the teeth and the spatter of blood reminds me a bit of Ralph Steadman's work, it has real character to it! One final criticism is that the shark quite blends into the background, maybe some highlights here and there would have helped it pop a bit more, even if it's by no means invisible as-is. This piece has a great mood to it. Finally, Krispy Wafer out of nowhere with a AD&D throwback. There is a lot to like here. You've used the animated medium to tell us a complete story with terror, transformation and humor. I felt sorry for the poor fellow who not only had to endure the horror of transforming into a beast, but also facing certain death from suffocation. It's an interesting choice of scenario for a shark; I didn't think anyone would depict the subject in a sympathetic, helpless state, but you did a great job! The shark itself is well depicted, and you've managed to get a lot of emotion out of the eyes and mouth using only a few pixels for each. A strong submission, I don't really have anything negative to say about it. Thank you all for your sharks. And the winner is... Angrymog! I know I gave you probably the most criticism but overall I think you delivered the best-looking piece. It was by no means an easy call though and you should all be proud of your sharks. If anyone still has a shark to share, please do, but you have forfeited the glory of winning.
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Sep 1, 2020 21:33
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Thank you; will have my next prompt up hopefully tomorrow.
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Sep 2, 2020 01:02
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Thank you for the complimentary and insightful critique NAG! I'll keep what you said in mind for future works.
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Sep 2, 2020 02:11
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Great submissions. I'm glad people liked my wereshark and I'm also glad I didn't win because that was a very sloppy and rushed pixel art job on my part. Johnny-on-the-spot did it better.
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Sep 2, 2020 12:39
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I did ponder getting you to make me birthday cards as my birthday was last week, but decided that that would be a bit Narcisistic. Instead, I would like people to create their take on a Tarot card (or if you're feeling ambitious a three card spread). There are many different themed tarot decks designs out there, and whilst I don't ascribe them any mystic significance, I do like looking at them. Your card can be a Majour or Minor arcana, you can use a card from the traditional decks or a modern variant such as the Silicon Valley Tarot. Sign up deadline is Midnight BST on the 7th, and completion the 17th.
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Sep 3, 2020 14:06
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I’m in.
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Sep 3, 2020 14:21
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Oooh that's a great idea, I'm in.
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Sep 3, 2020 21:58
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Angrymog posted:I did ponder getting you to make me birthday cards as my birthday was last week, but decided that that would be a bit Narcisistic. This is pretty cool. Hmm. I think I will try to make some time for this. However I am starting a mural soon... hmmmm....
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Sep 5, 2020 17:15
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Yeah I'll do this
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Sep 5, 2020 22:30
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yep, I'll do it
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Sep 7, 2020 01:03
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My fiance is joining. She will be posting from this account.
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Sep 8, 2020 02:21
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I'm in, and I guess I'll  since I totally failed the last time I said that.
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Sep 8, 2020 03:10
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Looking forward to seeing a few cards from the Artdome Tarot 
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Sep 8, 2020 06:48
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Signing up for the tarot cards
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Sep 8, 2020 06:57
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It's a busy month for me so I'm dropping my piece in. The original is in ink but I am, in 2020, teaching myself the basics of putting my ink art into the computer. The prompt said we could do a three card spread, but in 2020 the only card that's coming up is the ten of swords  
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Sep 11, 2020 07:06
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Here are some Goon Tarot cards I made for a GBS thread; I will link thread.
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Sep 13, 2020 01:02
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My favorite
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Sep 13, 2020 01:03
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One more https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3879430 Here's the thread, I like "THE MODERATOR" towards bottom of page 1 but it's nsfw Spinz fucked around with this message at 01:08 on Sep 13, 2020 |
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Sep 13, 2020 01:04
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I’m going to need to bail on this one. I just can’t focus long enough to create anything this week.
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Sep 13, 2020 02:32
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Spinz - you need to do a new thing specifically for this thread, sorry.
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Sep 13, 2020 02:39
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Angrymog posted:Spinz - you need to do a new thing specifically for this thread, sorry. I cannot right now and apologise.
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Sep 13, 2020 03:29
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You have 24 hours left to do Tarot, don't leave Sitting Here to face the uncomfortable feeling of a default win.
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Sep 17, 2020 00:08
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Spinz posted:I cannot right now and apologise. those are rad, though, nice work
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Sep 17, 2020 01:18
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 Justice. Phone pic. ink liner pens and Zebra Midliners.
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Sep 17, 2020 04:58
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Inspired by Sitting Here and 2020 vibes-  The Moon.
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