Design-a-Weapon Winners announced!
placebo overdose
YAY GREAT HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY when are these introduced?
Kakumei
I'm in love. They'd better do the Dryad Bow justice ingame, I desperately want it.
Seriously, guys, don't mess it up. It has so much potential.
Seriously, guys, don't mess it up. It has so much potential.
Teh [prefession]-zorz
w0w0w0w0w0w how did that bow that looked like a tormented one not win, i like the one that one, but that one, seriously took the cake!
Tahlia Tane
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Seriously, guys, don't mess it up. It has so much potential.
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Plague
Mine:
I can't say I was surprised by the results. Once again, the winners are "animal weapons," "glow weapons" and "tiny detail weapons." And of course, "copy of existing weapon-weapons." How many branch-themed bows do we need?
I was hoping for:
*A dagger that's designed in such a way that I don't have to squint to appreciate it.
*A bow that isn't wood-themed that actually is visually-interesting. Yes, they're Rangers. But come on. Just one?
*A large axe that is also visually-interesting that doesn't involve an animal. Something along the lines of the Sephis Axe, but better. No more toy axes on par with the Totem Axe in size.
*A scythe that actually looks like something the Grim Reaper might use. No, Dervishes aren't Necromancers. But they're scythes. What do you expect?
*A one-handed wand that isn't lame. Seriously, almost anything will do. These sticks with glowing parts on the tips are just pathetic. I don't care if it's large enough to be a staff. I'll let it go.
Generally, designs I can appreciate from a distance that aren't... lame. There are way too many designs in the game that are just too small to be noticed, or that are just fruity or boring. If I see another dragon-themed item I think I'll puke. With all respect.
I can't say I was surprised by the results. Once again, the winners are "animal weapons," "glow weapons" and "tiny detail weapons." And of course, "copy of existing weapon-weapons." How many branch-themed bows do we need?
I was hoping for:
*A dagger that's designed in such a way that I don't have to squint to appreciate it.
*A bow that isn't wood-themed that actually is visually-interesting. Yes, they're Rangers. But come on. Just one?
*A large axe that is also visually-interesting that doesn't involve an animal. Something along the lines of the Sephis Axe, but better. No more toy axes on par with the Totem Axe in size.
*A scythe that actually looks like something the Grim Reaper might use. No, Dervishes aren't Necromancers. But they're scythes. What do you expect?
*A one-handed wand that isn't lame. Seriously, almost anything will do. These sticks with glowing parts on the tips are just pathetic. I don't care if it's large enough to be a staff. I'll let it go.
Generally, designs I can appreciate from a distance that aren't... lame. There are way too many designs in the game that are just too small to be noticed, or that are just fruity or boring. If I see another dragon-themed item I think I'll puke. With all respect.
MoriaOrc
I like most of the designs. Too bad I didn't make it. Though I'm not sure if I submitted it on time, dropped in the mail box March 30th in the afternoon (That's my self-consolation and I'm stickin' too it).
Here was the sword entry I sent in:
Link (don't wanna take up a whole page)
I hope they do another one. This was the first time I've done a big sketch in a while and it was quite enjoyable, even if I didn't win anything
Here was the sword entry I sent in:
Link (don't wanna take up a whole page)
I hope they do another one. This was the first time I've done a big sketch in a while and it was quite enjoyable, even if I didn't win anything
Gaile Gray
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Admit it Gaile... you were the one who chose the froggie wand, were'nt you.... ?
Great job to all those who showed up on the finals list... we would love to see your sketches as well! |
Had I voted, I would have chosen that, hands down, I admit.
Laharl the Angel
flyinhigh
dunno bout yall but that blue bladed sword is dead sexy!!!
TwinRaven
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I sort of managed the contest, so I did not vote.
Had I voted, I would have chosen that, hands down, I admit. |
Some really good ideas were submitted this time around (gotta love the Melandru's bow). When I get back to work on Monday, I'll post my other submissions for kicks and giggles...I'm interested in seeing what everyone else submitted. I hope others who won, or got honorable mention or were finalist or even bothered to enter keep posting their entries in spite of those who posess magical toilet paper...
Shadow Kurd
Knowing Anet they will save all the drawings and add a LOT more in the future
Gaile Gray
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Knowing Anet they will save all the drawings and add a LOT more in the future
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And I've already had a reason to go through everything twice after the judging, so I guess anything is possible.
Terra Xin
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I have a box that is at least 2 feet deep, probably more.
And I've already had a reason to go through everything twice after the judging, so I guess anything is possible. |
That would be awesome.
The winners... like... omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg these weapons are going to be soooo soooo soooo soooo awesome!!! !!! !!! Some artists are just unbelievable....
Congratulations to the winners, you guys have just made Guild Wars that much more cooler!
Vilaptca
Theus
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Originally Posted by Kakumei
I'm in love. They'd better do the Dryad Bow justice ingame, I desperately want it.
Seriously, guys, don't mess it up. It has so much potential. |
Ebon Dryad Bow of Mastery.
Kha
Very nice entries, but I'm kind of getting tired of the adding an animal/face/object to a weapon to make it worthy of getting into the game. Oh well, they all were creative and deserved to win. I didn't make it into the finals, but maybe for the next contest they have I will (maybe something for GW2 
) My entry nonetheless for those that might be interested:
prism2525
I was really impressed on this contest... in both ways.
I don't have much to say about the winners, only I felt that that dagger (green blade, gold handle) looked a bit like my garden tool. Still, it's of a remarkable quality, especially the detail on the blade.
Even though I'm an ele, I just fell in love with the lady-bow. My ranger MUST have one of those.
The eagle-axe is very well drawn, and deserves the win imo.
On the Honorable mentions, however, I found a couple of entries which either I found perplexing (the entry by Apache Queen Raven) or I was like... they chose THIS?? (the very last one by Nymph of Meliai, UK). Now, I don't mean to say that they should have chosen mine (not that I'd complain, mind you
), but surely the same poster had something of higher detail or less of a scribble? Not to mention that the last three entries were ALL Rose-themed (loads of thorns in GW:EN perhaps?).
All this aside, here are my entries. Some have been scanned as I sent the original off to Anet, whilst others are totally PC-generated (Photoshop ftw!):
I admit the Crystalline Axe being a bit unoriginal, but it's still my fav
The hammer is a Diamond Hammer, inspired by vabbian culture.
The wand is an earth wand, inspired by nothing in particular
I don't have much to say about the winners, only I felt that that dagger (green blade, gold handle) looked a bit like my garden tool. Still, it's of a remarkable quality, especially the detail on the blade.
Even though I'm an ele, I just fell in love with the lady-bow. My ranger MUST have one of those.
The eagle-axe is very well drawn, and deserves the win imo.
On the Honorable mentions, however, I found a couple of entries which either I found perplexing (the entry by Apache Queen Raven) or I was like... they chose THIS?? (the very last one by Nymph of Meliai, UK). Now, I don't mean to say that they should have chosen mine (not that I'd complain, mind you
), but surely the same poster had something of higher detail or less of a scribble? Not to mention that the last three entries were ALL Rose-themed (loads of thorns in GW:EN perhaps?).All this aside, here are my entries. Some have been scanned as I sent the original off to Anet, whilst others are totally PC-generated (Photoshop ftw!):
I admit the Crystalline Axe being a bit unoriginal, but it's still my fav
The hammer is a Diamond Hammer, inspired by vabbian culture.
The wand is an earth wand, inspired by nothing in particular
Rolune
There's far too many amazing artists that play this game 
Didn't make top 100 but ah well. Here was my entry:
It's so light.. >.< Stupid pencil. Anyways, the handle is suppose to be glassy and see-through.
Didn't make top 100 but ah well. Here was my entry:
It's so light.. >.< Stupid pencil. Anyways, the handle is suppose to be glassy and see-through.
InfernalSuffering
I just love this focus:http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner1.php
As soon as they are released I MUST get one.
My other two favorites have to be:
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php
and
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-f.php
IMO some of these I just couldnt see in guild wars and just wouldnt fit in (see http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-b.php) That one is totally awesome but if I saw a warrior running around with it I would be like WTF??!?!? Other ones such as http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner10.php just leave me scratching my head.
Edit: No offense was meant towards anybody who drew these it is just my opinion.
As soon as they are released I MUST get one.
My other two favorites have to be:
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php
and
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-f.php
IMO some of these I just couldnt see in guild wars and just wouldnt fit in (see http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-b.php) That one is totally awesome but if I saw a warrior running around with it I would be like WTF??!?!? Other ones such as http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...7/winner10.php just leave me scratching my head.
Edit: No offense was meant towards anybody who drew these it is just my opinion.
Issac
Man...those are some nice drawings lol.
Gaile Gray
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Not to mention that the last three entries were ALL Rose-themed (loads of thorns in GW:EN perhaps?).
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If that is not clear, please let me know and I will rewrite it. When we get a good idea, but see a similarity between entries, we don't toss out the rest -- we try to incorporate the best of all the ideas into one entry which, if it wins, will be made into a single item. This gives the the chance to get the best possible item and to reward a larger number of participants. We feel it's a win/win situation.
The "dragon on a stick" and the "Pegasus-looking" focus items were another example, beyond the rose staff that you pointed out. The judges felt that the two good ideas that will be combined, in some way, and improved to make a single focus item.
BenjZee
I love some of those, the frog and bear ones are ace!
I didnt enter but maybe i should next time, afterall in the bak of my maths book theres some pretty decent Rose weapons and i have a very similar one to the malandrus bow.
I didnt enter but maybe i should next time, afterall in the bak of my maths book theres some pretty decent Rose weapons and i have a very similar one to the malandrus bow.
Chestnut
Man, my wife made like 7 entries.. . and she didn't even make the finals..
AscalonWarrior
There were few that I didn't quite understand..
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-h.php
and
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-q.php
What are they?
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-h.php
and
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-q.php
What are they?
DarkZeal
1) Lie about your age (sayng you're really young increases your chance alot)
2) Draw a crap load of entire (doesn't need to be good)
3) ?????
4) Profit
Some of the stuff that won I just don't understand.
2) Draw a crap load of entire (doesn't need to be good)
3) ?????
4) Profit
Some of the stuff that won I just don't understand.
Darcy
A lot of posters seem to have missed the point of the contest - DESIGN. This was not a drawing contest; no prizes for the best or most detailed artwork. ANet was looking for concepts - whether computer-generated by a 30-year-old or handdrawn by a 13-year-old.
To see where ANet artists go with those concepts, you will have to await the appearance of the item in the game.
To see where ANet artists go with those concepts, you will have to await the appearance of the item in the game.
clawofcrimson
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I would do anything for that staff to be in the hands of my Necro...to be honest, I'd use it on all my characters...that is awesome...
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Maybe if I hung a froggie instead of a bear....
Gaile Gray
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1) Lie about your age (sayng you're really young increases your chance alot)
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A lot of posters seem to have missed the point of the contest - DESIGN. This was not a drawing contest; no prizes for the best or most detailed artwork. ANet was looking for concepts - whether computer-generated by a 30-year-old or handdrawn by a 13-year-old.
To see where ANet artists go with those concepts, you will have to await the appearance of the item in the game. |
Onarik Amrak
Some of those designs aren't that original. I reckon, it's the presentation that got them the win.
Though they say otherwise, it is evident that good presentation outweighs originality (or lack of).
Glowy and gimmicky animal based weapons win the day.
Though they say otherwise, it is evident that good presentation outweighs originality (or lack of).
Glowy and gimmicky animal based weapons win the day.
Edge Martinez
I disagree. I think the designs chosen were very original, especially considering the fantasy theme which has been done to death and is so ingrained in society.
I can't wait to get that naked chick bow. EDIT: If they ever open up the Melandru area in ToA, that'd be a nice drop for that area.
I can't wait to get that naked chick bow. EDIT: If they ever open up the Melandru area in ToA, that'd be a nice drop for that area.
ddust
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I love the tasseled spear. We need more artistic spears.
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I just love this focus:http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner1.php
As soon as they are released I MUST get one. My other two favorites have to be: http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php and http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...pon07/hm-f.php |
At least i got a free slot, t-shirt & 2 pins. lol. But dunno why I'm the only one has no country name. that sucked
scrinner
NoChance
I think this one is really good especially because the serpent is facing the opponent of the wielder of the weapon. For example compare it with the winning entry:
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner2.php
where the eagle is facing away from the "action". To me, that seems to be an important detail.
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner2.php
where the eagle is facing away from the "action". To me, that seems to be an important detail.
clawofcrimson
glad you liked it no chance.
Next time I guess I will focus more attention on only one entry.... It seems that is a better idea.
Next time I guess I will focus more attention on only one entry.... It seems that is a better idea.
Superdarth
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Those are mostly terrible, wtf?
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My favorite: http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner5.php
roperratt
I enjoyed the weapons and really admire the work that goes into creating them. There are a few people who will never be satisfied with the offerings of A-net, and that is understood, whiners exist in every game. Congratulations to the winners and the finalist.
I want the bow with nekkid chicks on it!
I want the bow with nekkid chicks on it!
ravensong
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I dont want to be rude but I mean common there were plenty of other more interesting, better made enteries who didnt win! I call it beaver syndrom!
Ok here is my hammer entry,didnt win anything:
![[M]agna_[C]arta](/static/static/../Img/avatar118311_19.gif){kind=avatar}
[M]agna_[C]arta
I wish I have a Scanner^^.
Then I can E-mail my work, Can I?
Then I can E-mail my work, Can I?
Kas
Some are nice while others where blatantly "inspired". Some even look that familiar that i'm gonna browse through my D&D Sourcebooks. I'm sure i've seen atleast one weapon in there allready.
thejerk
http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...07/winner6.php This staff looks cool.