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Sprite Triathlon~ Congrats to Xikaze and Aethelstan!!!

SonicNintendo

Happy 15th, Pokemon!
Attention all Spriters!

I have created a spriting contest in search of the best. The rules are as follows:
~ You must compete in all three events.
~ Transparency is recommended; however, it is not necessary. If the transparency skews the image, leave the white background.
~ Serious competitors only.
~ Don't signup if you can't do all the events.
~ Plagiarism = IMMEDIATE disqualification.
~ All sprites should be saved under either a .PNG or Bitmap file.
~ On the first two events, tell me the two sprites you used.
~ I am NOT looking for perfection.
~ If you find that someone has used one of your sprites, please contact me ASAP.

The events:
~ Splice 2 (35 Points): I'm looking for cleanness of the sprite, accuracy of the recolor, and the body and parts blending in nicely. Creativity in selection is important too. I dont want to see a Voltorb and Electrode (an extreme example, but a decent one.)

~ Recolor (15 Points): Looking for cleanliness overall, the outlines being recolored as well too. Blend the colors of the Pokemon's pallate with the body of the other. If you use a custom pallate, tell me what you used. Be creative.

~ Scratch (50 Points): This is a huge chunk of your score, so TAKE YOUR TIME!!! Cleanliness is big here as well as being able to tell what Pokemon it is without you telling me. I will check your sprite against the game sprites.

The awards:
~ 1st Prize: Honorary Status at my sprite shop, and a "Top Spriter" Banner with your sprites on it.

~ 2nd Prize: A "2nd Place" Banner with your sprites one it.

~ 3rd Prize: A "Participant" Banner (of course with you sprites on it.)

In the event of a tie, the 1st and 2nd place will be determined by who did better in the scratching category.

The competitors:
~Cryptica (89)
~Aethelstan (97) FIRST PLACE
~Darksong (86)
~Starly (91) THIRD PLACE
~Xikaze (97) FIRST PLACE

PLEASE SIGN UP!
 
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Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

Alright... you want me to sign up? I'll join and try my best! Tell me when you want my sprite submitted.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

OK. I'll let you all know when I want the sprites. I was actually worried over whether people will send the sprites. Since I won't be back until August 1, You've got at least a week. I'll try to get online when I'm gone, but the chances are slim.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

I'd like to join too, please! Cryptica raised my low spirits for scratching. I'll get to the sprites as soon as possible! Problem is, I have to leave tomorrow, and I'll be back on the 31st... I'll do this quickly!
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

OK, my sprites are done.

Splice:
SkarmoryMeowth.png


Recolor:
SharpedoSmoochum.png


Scratch:
Absol-1.png
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

Mine are too!

Splice: Electivire & Kangaskhan
ElectivireKangaskhan.png


Recolor: Pinsir as Misdreavus
PinsirasMisdreavus.png


Scratch: Electivire
Electivire.png
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

... o.o You've scared me out of entering.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

Is it too late to sign up?

My sprites:

Splice:
Swamblade.png
Gallade splice with Swampert

Recolor: Edit/fixed:
BellosomRecolor2.png
Bellosom recolored as Vileplume

Scratch:
BabyLucario.png
Scratched baby Lucario
 
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Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

My Entry-

Splice:
2qn7hn5.png

Squirtle and Xatu

Recolor:
2zgelwh.png

Swalot with Lunatone colors

Scratch:
2qmn7nd.png
 
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Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

I really didnt ask 4 sprites yet, but its OK. Send em in if u want, and I'll take last minute entries up till August 5th. Winner announced on August 10th HOPEFULLY.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

I got two done.

Cryptica’s Summary (100 points): 89/100

Splice 2 (35 Points): 31/35
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 8/10
Your recolor appears flawless, although it is tough to tell since I don’t know what you used other than Skarmory. I think it’s Meowth, so I don’t know how you got the salmon color. Other than that, you did great here.
-Blending of the Parts (10 Points): 9/10
Again, great job here. I’m starting to think you used Persian for the tail. Your features blend in beautifully.
-Creativity and Cleanliness (15 Points): 14/15
Your creativity is great, but if you did use Meowth, I would have liked to see the coin. What is the little thing on Skarmory’s head? Overall, you did great.

Recolor (15 Points): 13/15
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 8/10
What did you use for a palette? That’s where you lost points. The recolor is extremely accurate, so great job there.
-Cleanliness and Creativity: (5 Points): 5/5
Very clean, I would have liked to know the palette you used. Overall, I really liked the sprite.

Scratch (50 Points): 45/50
-Telling which Pokémon it is: (30 Points): 28/30
All I did was look at it to know it was Absol. However, I don’t think it could fit in with the game sprites. Your sprite is great though.
-Cleanliness and other: (20 Points): 17/20
Like I had said, I don’t think it could fit in right with the game sprites, but it’s a decent sprite. I like the repose.


Darksong’s Summary (100 points): 86/100
Splice 2 (35 Points): 29/35
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 9/10
Very well done on the recolor. I like putting in the black spots. You should have recolored the baby.
-Blending of the Parts (10 Points): 8/10
I like the baby, but it looks sloppy there. You should have removed it completely. Other than that, great job.
-Creativity and Cleanliness (15 Points): 12/15
The only reason you lost points is for the baby. Otherwise, great idea.

Recolor (15 Points): 13/15
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 9/10
My personal opinion on this is that you should have used less pink. Maybe the pink on the claws and the red “necklace” colors should have been used.
-Cleanliness and Creativity: (5 Points): 4/5
Very creative. I would have liked the eyes recolored.

Scratch (50 Points): 44/50
-Telling which Pokémon it is: (30 Points): 29/30
I knew it was Electivire. However, I was thrown off by the misproportioned body.
-Cleanliness and other: (20 Points): 15/20
It’s a clean sprite, but the body isn’t proportioned correctly. The arms are triangular and the legs are ultra skinny. You got the fur though.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

I'll enter! But, do they have to be made solely for this contest?

I was originally all hyped and saying I'm gonna ace this thing until I read scratch. My spirits are lowered. :huh: I'll edit with the sprites when I'm done.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

Woo, entering this.

1. Splice- Houndoom/Weavile
houndvile.png


2. Recolor- Entei with Yanmega's colors.
yanmentei.png


3. Scratch- Torkoal.
torkoal.png
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Please Signup!

More up. Contest ends on the 10th, so take note.
Starly’s Summary (100 points): 91/100
Splice 2 (35 Points): 32/35
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 10/10
AMAZING performance here. The sprite overall is great, and the recolor perfect. Good job.
-Blending of the Parts (10 Points): 9/10
Everything is great here. I just don’t like the thing sticking out of Gallade’s chest. I would have left the “hump”.
-Creativity and Cleanliness (15 Points): 13/15
I would have like both head things on Gallade. Very creative though. Great job in the first category.

Recolor (15 Points): 15/15
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 10/10
Great job. You have potential to win the contest.
-Cleanliness and Creativity: (5 Points): 5/5
Not very creative, but I couldn’t have downgraded a perfect sprite.

Scratch (50 Points): 44/50
-Telling which Pokémon it is: (30 Points): 27/30
I originally thought it was Riolu posing as Lucario until I read the description. I wasn’t thrilled by the baby format, and it was very risky.
-Cleanliness and other: (20 Points): 17/20
The features were very mashed together, and I didn’t care for it, but VERY creative. Congrats.



Aethelstan’s Summary (100 points): 97/100
Splice 2 (35 Points): 35/35
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 10/10
Wow, simply wow. I couldn’t have asked for a better sprite.
-Blending of the Parts (10 Points): 10/10
Nice scratching, great sprite.
-Creativity and Cleanliness (15 Points): 15/15
Very Creative. You just aced the Splice. Congrats.

Recolor (15 Points): 13/15
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 8/10
I would have liked for you to use the Diamond/Pearl sprite for Lunatone. That’s the only reason you lost points here.
-Cleanliness and Creativity: (5 Points): 5/5
I like that you recolored the eyes. Creativity is good.

Scratch (50 Points): 49/50
-Telling which Pokémon it is: (30 Points): 30/30
Just looking at it I immediately knew it was Miltank. Nice repose.
-Cleanliness and other: (20 Points): 19/20
It’s tough to tell if the legs are misproportioned, but good job here. The eyes are blue, not black.
 
Re: Sprite Triathlon~ Competition ends August 10!

Xikaze’s Summary (100 points): 97/100
Splice 2 (35 Points): 33/35
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 9/10
Great Job, but I wish you could have found a way to recolor the headpiece.
-Blending of the Parts (10 Points): 10/10
Amazing job on the blending. Enough said.
-Creativity and Cleanliness (15 Points): 14/15
Very well done job. I’m a little leery on the muzzle but good job

Recolor (15 Points): 15/15
-Recolor Accuracy (10 Points): 10/10
I think overall the sprite was great. VERY accurate recolor.
-Cleanliness and Creativity: (5 Points): 5/5
Smart to recolor the eyes. Fantastic job.

Scratch (50 Points): 49/50
-Telling which Pokémon it is: (30 Points): 30/30
Fantastic job on the sprite. It’s obviously Torkoal. It looks like it could fit in with the game sprites.
-Cleanliness and other: (20 Points): 19/20
The only reason you lost points is because I would have liked to see SMOKE!

Potentially last grade, so currently Xikaze and Aethelstan are tied for 1st.

I looked at both tied cometitors scratching, and since they were tied, I gave the win to both of them. Prizes will be PM'd.
 
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