yea, add this question in just for laughs
"when is CH4 coming out? or when will we get some info about CH4?"
Design-A-Weapon Contest
thelegendozelda
Brandon1107
dang. if that blade didnt get picked I deffinatley don't have a chance.
Darksun
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Hey, guys,
I think I'm going to write up a FAQ on this. It seems it might serve multiple purposes and would be helpful to all. I want the FAQ to be useful for all contests, so it will be somewhat generic, with the actual rules page giving specifics for any certain contest. Are there any other questions that you wish to have included? |
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yea, add this question in just for laughs
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Draco Angelus
If these questions havent been answered on the GW site (if they have I missed them and a link would be very kind):
-in what degree are the weapons judged?
as in, does a brilliant artist have a better chance of winning than someone who made a somewhat lousy drawing but quite original?
-Is there any limit to how amaturistic the drawings can be?
Of course I'm not asking to take doodles serious, but a LOT of people are allready quitting because they've seen the level of the winners and conclude their art may very well be seen as wasted effort.
Obviously this is about what level of artists can actually compete in the contest, I for one am Certaily not as good as any of the current winning artist, though I'm confident that my work isn't just wasted wood and coal
-in what degree are the weapons judged?
as in, does a brilliant artist have a better chance of winning than someone who made a somewhat lousy drawing but quite original?
-Is there any limit to how amaturistic the drawings can be?
Of course I'm not asking to take doodles serious, but a LOT of people are allready quitting because they've seen the level of the winners and conclude their art may very well be seen as wasted effort.
Obviously this is about what level of artists can actually compete in the contest, I for one am Certaily not as good as any of the current winning artist, though I'm confident that my work isn't just wasted wood and coal
Mr_T_bot
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The only thing that "defies logical reasoning," is your not parsing the statement properly. If that error was the fault of poor composition on my part, then I apologize.
When I say "we" I mean "we" as in players. Individuals. Devs on the Live Server. No dev can go into the game and put in a Dev Hax code and generate this sword or that amount of gold. |
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Darcy
Gaile,
You might want to give a more detailed explanation of the "place of residence," as this seems to be the most confusing to people.
You stated that ArenaNet's attorney said it's determined by voter registration, but that doesn't work well as I would believe that quite a lot of GW players are not old enough to vote or have never registered to vote.
So the attorney needs to provide a better definition. Something that will cover the non-voting players.
You might want to give a more detailed explanation of the "place of residence," as this seems to be the most confusing to people.
You stated that ArenaNet's attorney said it's determined by voter registration, but that doesn't work well as I would believe that quite a lot of GW players are not old enough to vote or have never registered to vote.
So the attorney needs to provide a better definition. Something that will cover the non-voting players.
Odinius
this is the Bow I submitted last time, didn't win though but the bow that won had a similar design which looked much better.
This year I'm working on a sword and a scythe because I'm blank with bowdesigns.
This year I'm working on a sword and a scythe because I'm blank with bowdesigns.
Yosh
I say a whip. If not for a new profession then for a paragon.
ravensong
Yes Gaile FAQ would be great,thank you 
So,parent entering in minor`s name beats "entries cannot be submitted by anyone but the creator"? or? :P
So,parent entering in minor`s name beats "entries cannot be submitted by anyone but the creator"? or? :P
c_ras
Here may be another thing to touch base on in the FAQ
You may want to add some stuff on the Judging of Designs. I think it is listed that designs will be judged based on design, creativity, etc.
I think a lot of people that have seen some of last year's designs are afraid to enter because they believe they don't stand a chance in the "quality department". Some people have gone to the extremes and have designed their weapons using 3D modeling and such. Because of this, some people think that their sketches using traditional paper and pencil may be judged unequally even though they may have spent the same amount of time than the person using some 3D software. I am sure that the designs are being judged more so on the creativity and the overall concept rather than what was used to design it. You may want to make it clearer beyond what is already there. With that, maybe those that are a little afraid of submitting a design will send in their best.
You may want to add some stuff on the Judging of Designs. I think it is listed that designs will be judged based on design, creativity, etc.
I think a lot of people that have seen some of last year's designs are afraid to enter because they believe they don't stand a chance in the "quality department". Some people have gone to the extremes and have designed their weapons using 3D modeling and such. Because of this, some people think that their sketches using traditional paper and pencil may be judged unequally even though they may have spent the same amount of time than the person using some 3D software. I am sure that the designs are being judged more so on the creativity and the overall concept rather than what was used to design it. You may want to make it clearer beyond what is already there. With that, maybe those that are a little afraid of submitting a design will send in their best.
Aigred
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if you win do they name the weapon by the background name u can send in? or do they make teir own names?
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Iron Wingbow & Gavel of the Nephilim were named by the creators, so it probably a matter of whatever the find cooler/more appropriate.
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Gaile Gray
Art is judged mostly on the level of creativity and the uniqueness of design. Yes, a sketch is good, but a well-done sketch is better. No one needs to purchase 3D software, or take design course, to enter our contests! I will express to all those judging -- and I'm there when the judging takes place, so don't worry about that -- that we're not looking for impressive art, but for impressive ideas. Sometimes those things go hand in hand. Sometimes (case in point, the beaver guild emblem ) they clearly do not.
Location and eligibility will be explained in the FAQ at a bit more detail that provided. The FAQ is going to be published on Wednesday.
Hope that helps.
) they clearly do not. Location and eligibility will be explained in the FAQ at a bit more detail that provided. The FAQ is going to be published on Wednesday.
Hope that helps.
savage vapor 33
Yes it helps a lot, TY GAILE!
HKSdivision
Woot woot, Gaile you rock!! 
Gaile is right, you don't need a 3D software to make your design, just check out some of the winner's from before; they were hand drawn!
clawofcrimson
Plague
My only problem with some of the contest winners has been that the design was good in its details, which you can't see in-game. The dragoncrest axe (right name, right?) I was impressed with in concept, but the in-game version is so small that you can't really see anything but an oddly-shaped blade. Some of the fault rests with us designers and some rests with ANet for either choosing designs that can't be converted (with justice) to a model, or not converting the design properly. That axe could have been a lot bigger...
I actually finished my scythe design tonight. I don't even care about winning or getting recognition, I'd just like to actually have a scythe design in the game that I like... The existing ones look like wheat sickles or gardening tools instead of legendary weapons. :-/
I actually finished my scythe design tonight. I don't even care about winning or getting recognition, I'd just like to actually have a scythe design in the game that I like... The existing ones look like wheat sickles or gardening tools instead of legendary weapons. :-/
prism2525
I have a few entries in mind. Will post them on this thread (or another) after the deadline. (Don't want u guys to suck my ideas 
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Feme Assassin
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WHY IT DIDNT WIN I WANT THAT SWORD NOW
Jumping Is Uselss
Maybe it didnt win because it looks similar to the butterfly sword.
prism2525
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Maybe it didnt win because it looks similar to the butterfly sword.
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Allanon754
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Please please please PLEASE!!! can some of you design some amazing caster items.
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Sir Skullcrasher
I'm wielding a wooden board with sharp nails of pwnage!
Plague
I think that sword didn't win because it's not a very unique design. It's just a sword. It's a pretty model (congrats to whomever made it), but in the game it would just be a normal long sword with a slightly different hilt. You wouldn't even be able to make out the inscriptions.
That's the problem with designing weapons for a game like this: you have to make sure the shape of the weapon is unique, not the detailing. If you could turn the form of your design into a silhouette and be unable to distinguish your design from someone else's, you've failed. (Unless you're doing something for a game like... Oblivion, where the weapon is literally right in your face all the time.)
That's the problem with designing weapons for a game like this: you have to make sure the shape of the weapon is unique, not the detailing. If you could turn the form of your design into a silhouette and be unable to distinguish your design from someone else's, you've failed. (Unless you're doing something for a game like... Oblivion, where the weapon is literally right in your face all the time.)
Gaile Gray
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I have a few entries in mind. Will post them on this thread (or another) after the deadline. (Don't want u guys to suck my ideas)
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ElinoraNeSangre
I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.
prism2525
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We would like to ask that no one post until after the winners are announced and the art is posted on our site. There is a reason for this that has to do with how we may go about making the announcements and revealing the new items.
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I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.
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PS: Galie, is it ok for us to send printed computer-generated images?
zidane888
^ Yes, you can.
lyra_song
Can we post ideas we are NOT sending in?
ravensong
Hey Gaile when will the FAQ be ready?
and lyra_song yes you can post ideas which you dont send in lol :P but there is a chance that someone will steal the idea and take all the credit
and lyra_song yes you can post ideas which you dont send in lol :P but there is a chance that someone will steal the idea and take all the credit
clawofcrimson
with the upcoming news of ch4 coming in april its too bad the entries will have to be in by march 30 ..... we don't know anything about new professions and their weapons (if there are any)
zidane888
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with the upcoming news of ch4 coming in april its too bad the entries will have to be in by march 30 ..... we don't know anything about new professions and their weapons (if there are any)
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Stealthc
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lyra_song
You have to remember, Swords in this game are mostly seen for the blade itself. In making a design for Guild Wars you have to think about how big it will be in proportion to the player and how visible it will be, as well as signature features.
The blade shape and design is not very memorable and is rather bland.The handle looks great, but your hand covers that. The guard is kinda so so, i dont know how detailed it would look once rendered.
The blade shape and design is not very memorable and is rather bland.The handle looks great, but your hand covers that. The guard is kinda so so, i dont know how detailed it would look once rendered.
ravensong
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You have to remember, Swords in this game are mostly seen for the blade itself. In making a design for Guild Wars you have to think about how big it will be in proportion to the player and how visible it will be, as well as signature features.
The blade shape and design is not very memorable and is rather bland.The handle looks great, but your hand covers that. The guard is kinda so so, i dont know how detailed it would look once rendered. |
Psuedo Halgoen
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I'm planning on trying to come up with a caster weapon or 2 - while usually drawing swords has been my thing, I think caster weapons could really use a burst of life, so that's what I'll probably aim for.
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ravensong
Everyone, FAQ is here!
Petrus
someone make a huge stormbow skinned hammer plz...:P er got no huge hammers with cool animations on.... and it has to be BIG....:P i cant draw for shit so someone else have to make it...
c_ras
Is there any way that the FAQ can be cleaned up a bit? It seems that the FAQ questions and the answers kind of mesh all together, especially with everything being same font, same color, and bold. Sometimes it hard to tell when a FAQ question or answer starts.
Something like this might make it easier for people:
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Can I relay a contest entry through a third party in order to skirt the eligibility rules?
No. Each entry must be the unique property of the person who enters and prizes can be sent only to the entrant.
Why are European contestants between ages 13 and 18 required to enter through their parent?
There are legal restrictions on contests in Europe that make it appropriate to require that Europeans in that age group enter through one of their parents or guardians. Credit can be given to the artist, rather than the parent, if that preference is indicated on the entry itself.
I'm sure you get the point. Having the questions bold and the answers normal makes it easier to find what you are looking for, easier to read, and looks more professional.
Something like this might make it easier for people:
Example Layout:
Can I relay a contest entry through a third party in order to skirt the eligibility rules?
No. Each entry must be the unique property of the person who enters and prizes can be sent only to the entrant.
Why are European contestants between ages 13 and 18 required to enter through their parent?
There are legal restrictions on contests in Europe that make it appropriate to require that Europeans in that age group enter through one of their parents or guardians. Credit can be given to the artist, rather than the parent, if that preference is indicated on the entry itself.
I'm sure you get the point. Having the questions bold and the answers normal makes it easier to find what you are looking for, easier to read, and looks more professional.
motoko_kawaii
Weaponsmith Title....wow yes!
I had a go this time round, doubt i will win but who knows
Was not that impressed by the prizes, but I would like to get "my own" weapon in game.
I had a go this time round, doubt i will win but who knows
Was not that impressed by the prizes, but I would like to get "my own" weapon in game.
{BHC}KingWarman88
Hey,
you can make your own weapons
you can make your own weapons