Tyria's Next Top Model Cycle 2

Maria The Princess

Maria The Princess

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

Aequitas Deis

im so happy to see that someone was inspired by my work

your shots were all amazing, but of course my favorite is Szie's shot!
Alara's shot is just adorable as well, i love how she did the idea of 2 twin monks!

btw, here is my original shot if anyone is intersted to see

Oogami

Oogami

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maria The Princess
im so happy to see that someone was inspired by my work

your shots were all amazing, but of course my favorite is Szie's shot!
Alara's shot is just adorable as well, i love how she did the idea of 2 twin monks!

btw, here is my original shot if anyone is intersted to see
You look so sensuel in that shot really... those eyes.... they look amazing.
I almost ended up doing a shot of yours ( the one posing with the statue of Lyssa) but settled on Summer afterall ;p I just really liked her last shot because of the idea and the extreme it had in it.

Maria The Princess

Maria The Princess

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

Aequitas Deis

^^ thank you!

its a good thing you didnt do my shot with statue of Lyssa cuz i got horrible comments on this one from the judges, because it was too dark, and didnt really meet the assigment's idea! so you did a good choice by not trying it. Also, if you would choose the same location, you would have a horrible time doing it, because its so hard to get a spot with good lighting there. the spot i chose had the best lighting (with the statue in sight) and still, it was really dark.

=)

Oogami

Oogami

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maria The Princess
^^ thank you!

its a good thing you didnt do my shot with statue of Lyssa cuz i got horrible comments on this one from the judges, because it was too dark, and didnt really meet the assigment's idea! so you did a good choice by not trying it. Also, if you would choose the same location, you would have a horrible time doing it, because its so hard to get a spot with good lighting there. the spot i chose had the best lighting (with the statue in sight) and still, it was really dark.

=) Actually i was thinking of doing it in another location by using the pose you have on this screenshot here with another Ele friend of mine behind me synch dancing to get the same pose so it would look a bit like the statue ... an eternal dance lol. And his ele contrasted kinda with mine too in the sense his looks much more natural so it could have been cool to represent the duality too ( a little bit like Arala actually ^_^;

LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me

Here are how the scores we're distributed:

Arala Starsong - 06 + 05 + 03 = 14
Bierflesjes Klauw - 03 + 04 + 02 = 09
Lokii Dia - 04 + 03 + 05 = 12
Lunamaria Cruz - 02 + 01 + 01 = 04
Miss Melly - 05 + 06 + 06 = 17
Szei Ren - 01 + 02 + 04 = 07

Which means Miss Melly and Arala Starsong are up for MOTW and Lunamaria Cruz and Szei Ren up for elimination.

Arala Starsong - Your picture was done well, the concept behind your picture was solid, and we felt you took Katina's picture to a different level.

Miss Melly - Your picture was beautifully done, your concept behind the picture was also good, and we felt that you did bring something extra to Jaden Stone's original submission.

After much consideration, we felt that this week's MOTW should be...

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...ive/07MOTW.jpg

Congratulations to our MOTW, for winning MOTW, you may choose one of two special prizes...

1. An in game prize of 07 globs of ectoplasm.

or

2. A contest prize of three additional points added to score of your next assignment.

Please get with me with your decision to your nearest convinience before June 13, 2007, otherwise, you will forfeit your prize.

As for eliminations...

Lunamaria Cruz - We felt that you let your ambitions get the best of you. Although we knew you wanted to go for something over and beyond, we felt you really pushed it and left out what this assignment was all about. There is no connection between you and your muses pictures.

Szei Ren - We felt your picture this week was not as strong as any of your previous submissions. We felt that you picture was bland and lacked any hint of that sparkle you usually bring to your pictures.

The person that will be leaving the competition this week is...

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...limination.jpg

Congratulations to our eliminee for making it this far into the competition, and to everyone who has passed on to the next round of competition!

Your next assignment will be announce shortly!

Geishe

Geishe

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

The Agonized

Rt/Mo

Congrats Miss Melly!!

BAiiiiiIII sexy mesmer man / hawt purple haired ele!!

xxSilhouette

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

Grats Miss Melly !!

LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me



Welcome to your Eighth Week of competition!!! Alright final five, for your next few assignments, it will be all about Istan, your fashion capital for TNTM Cycle 2. So remember, you will be required to wear istan armor and work within Istan territory!!!

On to the assignment, so what's unique about Istan? The introduction of "Heroes" into Guild Wars, so for this week of competition, we will be asking you guys to strike a pose and work with hero henchmen, particularly, Koss or Dunkoro.

This will be no easy task, and the absolute best way to work with heroes, is to have a friend flag a hero and have them do emotes from far away which the npc will copy from the pc controlling the hero. You can definitely do this on your own as well, but it will be harder! Whatever works best for you!

What you will be trying to achieve is a striking, heroic pose in a strong istan setting with your hero.

Questions for this assignment are as follows:

1. Which one of the hero did you choose and why?

2. What makes this shot suited for the assignment?

This assignment will be due on June 15, 2007.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any other questions!

Caleb Kane

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Caleb Kane Fanclub [CK]

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jeez, the judges are so harsh. the highest score was a 17?

edit: nvm. i just realized they were ranking them lol =/

Oogami

Oogami

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Meh.. i dunnou how to react lol .... I'm loosing in a weird manner ....
Last week when i was model of the week I had a dream...just before falling asleep .. i don't recall what i was thinking about ... but sudenly a chat box popped up where people were telling me goodbye because i had lost on the next assignment...and they were happy XD...It litterally woke me up because.. it felt real.. like a premonition ( i know it sounds stupid but oww well...seems like im getting supersticious again lately...and things having come like this don't help it either XD)

Anyway i made it to the middle thats not too bad i guess ^^ i got lots of positive feedback last week too ^^ so its ok i guess.
I wasn't able to build up a tremendous presence but it could have been worse hehe ^^ I'm a bit sad to go but owww well ( at the same time ... timing is perfect.. i just got 2 weeks of exams ahead now XD )

Good Luck to the remaining 5 things are getting really tough now

P.S.Thanks to the few fans and friends out there who cheered me and helped me out

tidus yumemiru

tidus yumemiru

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

Australia - other wise chained to my computer

Bring The Reign [Rain] Alliance

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Luna NOOO T_T

i loved ur shot personally. and at least u got model of the week before u left the comp

and i remember u telling me about that dream at the start of the week

Unlucky Slayer

Unlucky Slayer

RAGE INCARNATE

Join Date: Apr 2006

Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy.

Nerd Clan [NK]

R/

I knew it... My Summer is a curse. T_T

Sihaya Syme

Sihaya Syme

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Belgium, Europe

Grenth's Rejects [GR]

N/Me

Oh no Oogami, I'm really sorry... She was doing so great, I loved that shot! (just like I liked Summer's original one...)

Come sit over here with the rest of us, and we can cheer the others on!


If anyone needs me to help with the heroes, give me a buzz

Oogami

Oogami

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer
I knew it... My Summer is a curse. T_T Is she lol ? what a feasome Ritulist you have created then ;p

And yes Sihaya coming to sit over there cheering the others too XD
and same for the help .. if you need heroes ill see what i can do... just pm me ... or anything else for the matter...

I'm glad i was able to get in the competion...I definately improved at taking shots and it was a great challenge

Geishe

Geishe

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

The Agonized

Rt/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oogami
Meh.. i dunnou how to react lol .... I'm loosing in a weird manner ....
Last week when i was model of the week I had a dream...just before falling asleep .. i don't recall what i was thinking about ... but sudenly a chat box popped up where people were telling me goodbye because i had lost on the next assignment...and they were happy XD...It litterally woke me up because.. it felt real.. like a premonition ( i know it sounds stupid but oww well...seems like im getting supersticious again lately...and things having come like this don't help it either XD)
WE CAN BE PSYCHIC BUDDIES!! LAWL!11!!1

For this week's assignment, I wonder what would have happened if an assassin or ritualist was still in the top 5... because they don't have istan armor (hint hint, ANET >.>).

BUT <3 KAMADAN, and go team go!

ahem, double elimination. gurlz you better step it up

Oogami

Oogami

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Join Date: Feb 2007

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geishe
WE CAN BE PSYCHIC BUDDIES!! LAWL!11!!1

For this week's assignment, I wonder what would have happened if an assassin or ritualist was still in the top 5... because they don't have istan armor (hint hint, ANET >.>).

BUT <3 KAMADAN, and go team go!

ahem, double elimination. gurlz you better step it up I have no control over this XD ! But ok I'll accept nonethless XD... it didn't happen for years too XD and now it happened twice in a short time span.... ;p Teach me to use it at will and make it more accurate ohhh Great Mortissia Faust ( i need money.... could start a business XD )
and oww Double elemination this week ? :O

Riesz

Riesz

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Luna nooo Your shots were always so enjoyable to see! Wow though, that psychic dream was interesting.

This week's assignment is going to be a lot of fun with the heroes and Istan is so beautiful! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

tommarrow

tommarrow

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Shyft Machine [MYTH]

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Where does it say this week is double elimination?

The Last Anthem

The Last Anthem

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2006

my guildhall.

Mo/

omg x.x now I have to buy ugly istani armor >_<! its not that I have a problem with its the fact that I have no space for it lol my necros invents full and my storage is full of my monks stuff and my monks invents full of the rest of her stuff >_< need to buy a mule rofl... I hope the heros armors don't affect anything for this assignment x.x both my dunk and koss have upgraded armors

grats melly on motw ^^

Oogami

Oogami

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Riesz
Luna nooo Your shots were always so enjoyable to see! Wow though, that psychic dream was interesting.

This week's assignment is going to be a lot of fun with the heroes and Istan is so beautiful! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! My thank you ^^ But everyone had really enjoyable screenshots at the same time good thing is we all have improved I'm sure about that
I'll post some ocassionaly in the feedback thread... dunnou how much time i will have in these next days though...( i also gotta play a bit regular GW i cant only study do exams then shots etc XD im too lazy to work so hard ;p)

Geishe

Geishe

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

The Agonized

Rt/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by tommarrow
Where does it say this week is double elimination?
it doesnt. Last cycle, the top 5 was faced with double elimination, but there might or might not be a double elim this time. I'm only speculating.

Quote: Absolutely! You may mix and match the three listed armor sets as you see fit.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oogami
I have no control over this XD ! But ok I'll accept nonethless XD... it didn't happen for years too XD and now it happened twice in a short time span.... ;p Teach me to use it at will and make it more accurate ohhh Great Mortissia Faust ( i need money.... could start a business XD )
and oww Double elemination this week ? :O hunny, you can be my apprentice, any more then that, you'll be stealing my customers!!

Unlucky Slayer

Unlucky Slayer

RAGE INCARNATE

Join Date: Apr 2006

Sitting at The Guild Hall 2, being happy.

Nerd Clan [NK]

R/

*kicks* stupid forum -_-

Ember010

Ember010

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

D/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unlucky Slayer
*kicks* stupid forum -_- Omg Slayer! +1 Spam count will NOT be tolerated! GrrRRrr..(please dont kill me i couldnt resist, lawl)

Anyways! I'm so sorry Lunamaria! Your hot ele is missing in action! noooes. I think the judges are extremely harsh, but to be fair I wasn't really too confident in the assignment, (sorry judges, i know it seems as though im shifting the blame but it was a hard assignment to work on)

Congrats Melly btw! Prettiies.

Geishe, Freaky Starfish Lady, didnt recognise ur post ^^

I'll always be ur faithful customer <3

LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me

Just to clerify to our contestants...acceptable armor includes:

Istani Armor
Sunspear Armor
Elite Sunspear Armor

Let me know if there are any other questions you guys may have!

Katina

Katina

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Center of Attention

Dangerous And Moving [DM]

E/Me

Awww I am happy I inspired someone with my shoots! You did an excellent cover on my shot, loves it. =]

-Katina
Xo Xo

Roguish Seraph

Roguish Seraph

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Kamadan

[Evil]

Mo/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyNilene
Just to clerify to our contestants...acceptable armor includes:

Istani Armor
Sunspear Armor
Elite Sunspear Armor

Let me know if there are any other questions you guys may have!
Are we allowed to have combos of the three armor sets listed?

The Last Anthem

The Last Anthem

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2006

my guildhall.

Mo/

W T F GRRR >______________< I just went to try to do the assignment and flagging DOESNT work because the flag shows up on the screen even holding shift *forces chop to come and stand here with his heroes for the next 5 hours*

and lokii probly..as long as you got nothing but those 3 armors heh..

ohh and can we use both heroes or only one?>_>

Roguish Seraph

Roguish Seraph

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Kamadan

[Evil]

Mo/E

I help ya Ven, that ugly green flag is irrtating the crap out of me. >.<

Oogami

Oogami

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Geishe

hunny, you can be my apprentice, any more then that, you'll be stealing my customers!! I guess that's fair enough then

LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Roguish Seraph
Are we allowed to have combos of the three armor sets listed?
W T F GRRR >______________< I just went to try to do the assignment and flagging DOESNT work because the flag shows up on the screen even holding shift *forces chop to come and stand here with his heroes for the next 5 hours* It does get frustrating trying to work with the heroes and the flag, like I mentioned, working with a buddy controlling the hero is the easiest to conceal the flag! But it is definitely possible to do it by yourself! So don't fret if you're not getting it right away!

The Last Anthem

The Last Anthem

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2006

my guildhall.

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Roguish Seraph
I help ya Ven, that ugly green flag is irrtating the crap out of me. >.< lol I might need it tomorrow choppys a big meanie and keeps logging off on me .. well he was on for a while but I was in ha sigh lol. don't be surprised if I pm you tomorrow xD

Roguish Seraph

Roguish Seraph

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Kamadan

[Evil]

Mo/E

Hehe okie dokie I will be on early

LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me

Let's get it started...in alphabetical order...

Arala Starsong
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...laStarsong.jpg

Judge 01: This picture is very Indiana Jones as you mentioned, it really does, I can picture your sword acting like a torch and you two just venturing inside the ruins.

Judge 02: The picture would've been more striking for me if you didn't have the paragon wings. I think they're pointless and just distracting, one thing to have them for something like a Victoria Secret Angel, but for an adventurer, not so much, it's not realistic, it's not believable.

Judge 03: It's the details that really throw me off, both of your swords are positioned in such a way like you're about to decapitate each other. The wings are a tid bit unnecessary as mentioned earlier, but besides that, I do see adventurer.


Bierflesjes Klauw
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...esjesKlauw.jpg

Judge 01: I think a lot of you just figured that throwing in animations makes your picture more heroic, but this isn't science fiction that we're going for, we're looking for a model acting heroic, not a model behind a green screen for star wars effects.

Judge 02: I don't understand the need for all the animations, we complain about divine aura being a distraction, we complain about the enchantments, and these animations are by far worst. A lot of you have to be more aware of the details that you bring into your shots.

Judge 03: Agreed, animations have to go. They don't serve a purpose in fashion unless they're trying to exaggerate the sparkle of jewelry. Effects are eyecatching, thats what's they are for, sparkles on a diamond make you look at the diamond so you will buy it. So having these effects around you just makes us eyed the effects which doesn't add to your picture and we lose you in the process.


Lokii Dia
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...e/LokiiDia.jpg

Judge 01: I love the posing, I like how you pulled off a more fashionable crouching pose. Your legs are extended forward, to emphasize length.

Judge 02: The wings are off for me, no surprise there, but I do like the picture, I just don't like the crop job, it would've been better if you just kept the width to a minimum with just you and Koss, because there is a lot of empty space present, which I think is there because you wanted the statues.

Judge 03: This is the most heroic as far as concept goes for me. I really do think the wings look especially bad in this case though, I recently saw Epic Movie, and if you seen it, you might agree that the wings on Koss kinda resembles the chicken wings from the main character. Nonetheless, when its all said and done, I still say this is my favorite as a whole, concept-pose.


Miss Melly
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z.../MissMelly.jpg

Judge 01: The picture is good, but something about it isn't as striking as the others for me. The concept is strong, but the pose is weak and slightly gimmicky.

Judge 02: I love the concept, I love that you used Dunkoro. It makes complete sense to me, you ARE the hero, and he is your side kick, he heals you on the sideline, and you are the main hero, you are the main focus.

Judge 03: I agree, I thought it was genuis on your part that you selected Dunkoro because he is the sideline healer, and you wanted to be that main character. I also agree that his noble stature complements your mesmer's noble persona as well.


Szei Ren
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...ve/SzeiRen.jpg

Judge 01: I don't see the heroism that we really wanted to get from everyone in your shot. It was stressed in the assignment, and even in the questions, we really wanted that heroic shot, and this isn't it for me.

Judge 02: The fact that both of you are dancing, and that Koss has that peace sign over his face, makes it really hard for me to take this shot as a serious hero shot.

Judge 03: I think its a pretty picture, but I have to agree and say it fails as far as concept goes. This isn't heroic, or at least, not the heroism that we we're expecting, after all this could be heroes in happy hour after a victory.


Alright guys, we have our scores and will deliberate shortly, so I wish you all good luck!!!

Killaya

Killaya

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ohio

Fabric of Existence [ohGr]

N/Mo

I really like Arala's again. Good luck all

xxSilhouette

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

Some very pretty shots this week!!!!

Daenara

Daenara

Bad Romance

Join Date: May 2006

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Grand Matron

Mo/

Wow, Lokii, I love your shot! My favourite this week, although it's hard to choose.

(And I agree about the wings being distracting in mine... but they're just so cool, I've been itching to use them ) Results tomorrow..ooh, I'm nervous!

The Last Anthem

The Last Anthem

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2006

my guildhall.

Mo/

arala!you have no reason to be nervous your picture was awesome

I'm still trying to figure out what they thought of my shot other than the animations like..did they see the shot as fit to the assignment?was it a good or horrible shot all around? I guess since they didnt mention any of it it means its total crap butwhatever lol

Geishe

Geishe

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

The Agonized

Rt/Mo

Nice Lokii, you'll be top three for sure.

Szei!! rhyme rhyme b. ei!!

good luck all contestants.

Katina

Katina

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Center of Attention

Dangerous And Moving [DM]

E/Me

The judging has me really questioning alot. I loved Arala's shot, seemed definate motw and wasn't too fond of some of the ones the judges found good. Its like some pictures they don't apply the same judgment to as they do the others. But good luck anyway...

-Katina
Xo Xo

Brandon1107

Brandon1107

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/

I like Szei's and Arala's best. How don't you get "heroic" in Szei's. It looks like they are hunting and Szei is looking and Koss has his hands over his eyes to look for prey. That's just my interpritation.