Halloween Art Contest! - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

slowerpoke

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2007

Cuba

06 Oct 2008 at 18:24 - 1

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We could scare you with our ghoulish puns, but we'll let Mad King Thorn take care of that. In the meantime, we're accepting submissions for the 2008 Guild Wars Halloween Art Contest. We've got fantastic prizes for the top winners, and we'll showcase their creations right here on the official website. You have until October 27th to get your entry in to us, so get cracking!

Halloween is the best holiday

Shadowmoon

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2006

N/A

N/

06 Oct 2008 at 18:56 - 2

no mini pet rewards this year, booo

[DE]

Hugs and Kisses

Join Date: Oct 2005

Scars Meadows

06 Oct 2008 at 18:59 - 3

Maybe real art will win this year instead of some random cosplayers.

TheSackMaster

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Nj

ZoS

W/E

06 Oct 2008 at 19:17 - 4

What is the "Guild Wars Skill Unlock Key" that you get for winning?
and Booooooooooooooo no Mini Pets!

EroChrono

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Netherlands

[WitB]

W/

06 Oct 2008 at 19:58 - 5

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Originally Posted by TheSackMaster

What is the "Guild Wars Skill Unlock Key" that you get for winning?
and Booooooooooooooo no Mini Pets!

From the PAX event;

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This special Guild Wars Skill Unlock Key allows you to speak to any Priest of Balthazar and receive the following free unlocks:
One (1) elite skill
Seven (7) normal skills
One (1) item unlock
One (1) rune unlock

...
And apparently that is worth 10$, so 12k (?) Balt Faction equals 10$.

And indeed a shame there are no minipets this year. Not that I would have much of a chance getting any of the good prices

Operative 14

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Arizona, USA

[OOP] Order of the Phoenix I

06 Oct 2008 at 20:14 - 6

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Originally Posted by slowerpoke

Halloween is the best holiday

Agreed.

I already entered, good luck to everyone!

Jumping Is Uselss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

-... . .... .. -. -.. / -.-- --- ..-

06 Oct 2008 at 20:22 - 7

Got to get started! Hmm im thinking of creating a new minion for Mad King Thorn.

StormDragonZ

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

New York

W/R

06 Oct 2008 at 20:36 - 8

So many ideas and I can't draw worth animal crackers. Even if I did enter, the prize isn't worth it. Might as well wish good luck to those who do well.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

06 Oct 2008 at 20:40 - 9

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Originally Posted by [DE]

Maybe real art will win this year instead of some random cosplayers.

To be fair, it is the only holiday that costumes would actually make sense.

Though the decisions last year were pretty bizzare.

I Elite Starchild I

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2007

Central Texas

Clan Union [Uni]

W/

06 Oct 2008 at 20:57 - 10

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Originally Posted by Shadowmoon

no mini pet rewards this year, booo

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Originally Posted by TheSackMaster

Booooooooooooooo no Mini Pets!

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Originally Posted by EroChrono

indeed a shame there are no minipets this year

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Originally Posted by StormDragonZ

Even if I did enter, the prize isn't worth it

GG, The community wants minipets, give them minipets. It doesn't cost anything to create a key code right?

Without the #1 source of rare minis to the community, rare minis will only go up...

Lycan Nibbler

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2006

AZ

06 Oct 2008 at 21:07 - 11

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Originally Posted by I Elite Starchild I

GG, The community wants minipets, give them minipets. It doesn't cost anything to create a key code right?

Without the #1 source of rare minis to the community, rare minis will only go up...

I am hoping they will be doing another mini giveaway over xmas , so maybe they didnt want to give pets away as prizes.

If I could draw, I might enter, but I cant, so I wont (and I dont have a cute kid to dress up either.....)

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

06 Oct 2008 at 22:31 - 12

I am severely disappointed there are no minipets and that it's the same skill pins as last year. And the skill unlock keys are bloody useless to anyone that has been playing a while. So pretty much the only one worth winning is first or second place if you placed high the previous year.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

06 Oct 2008 at 22:31 - 13

People want mini pets... yet complain about how A.net gives them minipets every year instead of some new glowy thing.

Dumb pcyisophrenic guru community, never knows what it wants.

maraxusofk

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

San Francisco, UC Berkeley

International District [id多], In Soviet Russia Altar Caps You [CCCP], LOL at [eF]

W/

06 Oct 2008 at 23:12 - 14

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

People want mini pets... yet complain about how A.net gives them minipets every year instead of some new glowy thing.

Dumb pcyisophrenic guru community, never knows what it wants.

i know wut i want. minis.

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

06 Oct 2008 at 23:41 - 15

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

People want mini pets... yet complain about how A.net gives them minipets every year instead of some new glowy thing.

Dumb pcyisophrenic guru community, never knows what it wants.

People want rare minis. Something they can show off for their efforts. Skill unlocks sure dont do that.

Daenara

Bad Romance

Join Date: May 2006

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Grand Matron

Mo/

07 Oct 2008 at 02:49 - 16

I could have entered when they were giving away minipet codes. But now I can't because they're sending physical prizes. QQ Australia..

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

07 Oct 2008 at 03:16 - 17

(Canadian residents will be required to answer an additional mathematical question in order to claim their prize.)

lol i though living in a location where the contest is Not Eligibility is bad ...

Senrath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Halfway between here and there

Advanced Technology [CCCP]

07 Oct 2008 at 04:08 - 18

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Originally Posted by pumpkin pie

(Canadian residents will be required to answer an additional mathematical question in order to claim their prize.)

lol i though living in a location where the contest is Not Eligibility is bad ...

Believe it or not, there is a valid reason for that. In Canada giving away things in contests constitutes a lottery, which only the government can hold. By having them answer the math question (removing the "pure chance" element that makes it a "lottery") they no longer conflict with that law.

As I'm not a resident of Canada, I may have made some error with that explanation. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, anyone.

I pwnd U

God of Spammers

Join Date: Oct 2005

in the middle of a burning cornfield...

Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)

07 Oct 2008 at 04:14 - 19

el oh el Canehda

Ya I agree with DE, hope real art wins this year. I'd enter if I had any kinda of artistic talent.

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

07 Oct 2008 at 04:40 - 20

yuppo no kids to dress up for this one, and no ultra rare minis....no reason to enter (no need of skill unlocks.....already did that for all 10 professions, really anet).

and I CAN draw (or at least thats what my college degree says I can do---)....so I will spend my time grinding out more eye points..........(at least I could have sold the mini_)

Joe Fierce

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2007

Disconnect the fascination

LF High End PvE Guild that's not filled with elitists.

R/

07 Oct 2008 at 05:48 - 21

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Originally Posted by [DE]

Maybe real art will win this year instead of some random cosplayers.

here's to hoping that something that takes talent shall win, like a painting.

i don't know if i'd say drawing, because i'm kinda unimpressed by a majority of peoples drawings, including the ones that got honroable mention last year, you may ask my reasoning behind this, simply, drawing i personally see as something that anyone can do given the appropriate amount of time, yes, skill and talent is defined by being quick to finish it with the same quality in less time, but even so.

Courage!

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2008

Australia

Mo/

07 Oct 2008 at 06:15 - 22

ok, everyone wants minis NOT cos they look cool not cos they actually want the mini but the money from selling the mini so i think Anets choice wasnt bad to have no minis

Senrath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Halfway between here and there

Advanced Technology [CCCP]

07 Oct 2008 at 07:17 - 23

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Originally Posted by Courage!

ok, everyone wants minis NOT cos they look cool not cos they actually want the mini but the money from selling the mini so i think Anets choice wasnt bad to have no minis

Not necessarily true. That's just what a few people have said. We have no idea what the majority opinion of the GW community wants, simply because most of them don't bother to make their opinions known. Guru and other sites most likely don't make up the majority of the game's population. We just make up the loudest part.

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

07 Oct 2008 at 08:06 - 24

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Originally Posted by [DE]

Maybe real art will win this year instead of some random cosplayers.

yeah, i agree, better still make a poll and let the player have a say.

go to xunlai agent and cast a vote for the entry you think deserve to win.

Joe Fierce

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2007

Disconnect the fascination

LF High End PvE Guild that's not filled with elitists.

R/

07 Oct 2008 at 09:14 - 25

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Originally Posted by Senrath

We just make up the loudest part.

precisely sir, never under-estimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

Angelica

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Aussie land

Me/E

07 Oct 2008 at 09:24 - 26

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Originally Posted by Daenara

I could have entered when they were giving away minipet codes. But now I can't because they're sending physical prizes. QQ Australia..

So? What is your problem?
I did participate in various contests and I received my prizes at home and I live in Australia.

/Angelica

Senrath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Halfway between here and there

Advanced Technology [CCCP]

07 Oct 2008 at 09:27 - 27

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Originally Posted by Angelica

So? What is your problem?
I did participate in various contests and I received my prizes at home and I live in Australia.

/Angelica

In this case you can't compete unless you're from the US, Canada, or Europe. So no Australians allowed in this competition.

kratimas

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Order of the Setting Sun

R/

07 Oct 2008 at 10:54 - 28

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Originally Posted by [DE]

Maybe real art will win this year instead of some random cosplayers.

With a stupid comment like that, I would have to think you wouldn't know art if it came up and smacked you in the face.

Although I do agree that the winner last year was a bit mah.

But, none the less there are many many types of art, not just putting pencil to paper.

Daenara

Bad Romance

Join Date: May 2006

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Grand Matron

Mo/

07 Oct 2008 at 11:00 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angelica

So? What is your problem?
I did participate in various contests and I received my prizes at home and I live in Australia.

/Angelica

Lrntoread imo. Australian's can't enter. As the only change is that they are sending physical prizes, that must be the reason why we are not included THIS time.

xRustyx

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2006

Bermuda Triangle

W/

07 Oct 2008 at 11:14 - 30

Here's my award winning entry:

Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

R/

07 Oct 2008 at 13:02 - 31

Or, you could be happy winning, without giving a rat's ass about the prizes. You know, acknowledgment of your artistical soul and all.

shru

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

07 Oct 2008 at 13:31 - 32

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Originally Posted by kratimas

With a stupid comment like that, I would have to think you wouldn't know art if it came up and smacked you in the face.

If art can smack you in the face, it probably isn't art...
therefore, cosplay≠art

The Real Avalon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

Belgium, Ostend.

Mo/A

07 Oct 2008 at 14:20 - 33

Oh well, at least I won't have to replace a commission for an entry.
Good Luck to the rest of you

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

07 Oct 2008 at 14:35 - 34

1) Costumes ≠ cosplay. Learn the difference.
2) I will defend my winning because my costumes were very good. Making them did take talent, so enough of the bloody pot shots.

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Sketch a costume by hand or on the computer. If you're extra creative, make that costume and model it in a photograph.

Stop the jealous griping already. It was a valid entry and as many people have PMed me it deserved to win.

kratimas

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Order of the Setting Sun

R/

07 Oct 2008 at 15:33 - 35

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Originally Posted by shru

If art can smack you in the face, it probably isn't art...
therefore, cosplay≠art

WOW, if you really think that some types of art can't slap you in the face then you really do, have no clue.

Sorry bout ya

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

07 Oct 2008 at 15:45 - 36

Wait, cosplay costumes take time, effort, sewing and skill to put together. I would consider it art... because I've seen some really bad cosplay and it obviously takes some sort of talent to produce something decent.

On that note, I wanted to do a *ahem* pumpkin so I'm guessing according to you guys that's not considered art? Because, it's a.... pumpkin. And even though it takes time and effort and some carving if it's not a drawing, a painting or some photoshopping skill it shouldn't count? I guess I'm just confused as to why something that has to be made (i.e. a costume) wouldn't be art because last I checked... everyone can hold a pencil and draw with "some" ability. I know fewer people who can sew and create something to wear.

I'm getting off track. Either way, good luck to all who enter and I do think bragging rights is a pretty good incentive to win. But hey, that's just me.

EPO Bot

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2006

Mo/N

07 Oct 2008 at 15:46 - 37

Discussions about what art actually IS Art are stupid.

Some dumbass even destroyed a museum and declared the rubble art.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

07 Oct 2008 at 15:56 - 38

Good point EPO Bot, no good every comes from the debate.

Snow Bunny

Alcoholic From Yale

Join Date: Jul 2007

Strong Foreign Policy [sFp]

07 Oct 2008 at 16:12 - 39

DE, Arkantos, want to cosplay with me?

WinterSnowblind

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2007

07 Oct 2008 at 17:16 - 40

I don't see why people are complaining about the costume makers winning, deabtes about art aside, it says in the description that things like costumes, carvings, etc are valid entries. This isn't a drawing/painting contest.