Originally Posted by Seiki Nova

I think you should try being a contestant Cherry. It makes it easier to judge if you know what it's like getting the reviews given to you.

Well, remember that I was a contestant last cycle. xD
Made it to the final round, man! *flex*

Originally Posted by CK

I'm considering being a judge, but seeing as my tastes are so different from most Avatar Chat regulars, I don't know if people would like that at all. ^^;

I know better than to be a contestant. XD I wouldn't last long enough for it to be worth my trouble. XD

No, I think it'd be very interesting to have you as a judge. It's good for not everyone to feel exactly the same way. Personally, I like hearing different sides of avatar-lovers. Hearing them has really helped me to learn to make better avatars. For example, I used to go pretty much only with matching and would just pile on whatever matched because I liked clutter avatars. But then someone pointed out flow to me and that things should make sense (like no cutesy avatar with a giant katana - unless that fits your theme, of course), and it completely revolutionized the way I make avatars, and, in my opinion, they look so much better now because of that.
So I think it'd be great to have an "a-typical" judge!

Originally Posted by Sizzla

Hmm... How's this for a Going Green avatar?

I think I'm going to make a new avatar for each of the categories, and then turn in my favorite one. :D

It's a little christmasy to me. :/ Something about the color scheme just isn't wowing me.

Originally Posted by Rylynne

Cherry, I don't think a lack of items should stop you from trying out as a contestant next cycle. =O Take it from someone who probably had less than 100 commons (if not a little over) at the beginning of this cycle. =P It's real tough, and I even had to rely on Photoshop and the then-outdated MAC to help me squirm my way past every round. ^^;; But, it was, and continues to be, a fun experience, as the lack of items tests you even more in its own little way. xDD;;

And lolz, I'm considering being a judge next cycle as well. xDD;;
Depending on my schedule though. >.>;;
We'll see. 8DD;; <3<3

Good point. I'm starting to lean towards being a contestant now. xD

Heh, it seems like we all want to switch positions! I guess it goes along with the old "the actor wants to direct, the director wants to act" thing. Grass is always greener and all that.

Originally Posted by Rylynne

Okay, to get my butt (and hopefully my inspiration xDD) into gear, I'm wondering what you guys think of these two avatars below:




They're for the Goodwill/3000g challenge. ^^;;
Just something to jog myself. @[email protected];;
Since being stuck in bed due to being sick can be boring. ^^;;

I like the second best.

Originally Posted by Paprika

/kicks mene in the face

I had to log out/back in to make it so i could post cause it kept saying some crap about expired tokens :<

Anywho about earlier sentiments, I'm probably sitting out entirely next round as i seem to have flubbed this one pretty bad XD;; i dont wanna make a commitment i dont think i can keep D:

Still sad i lost internet when i entered to be a conestant a few rounds ago...i mean seriously how could they let the wires degrade so much to like not let anything through at all when it was recently renovated D< and then make us wait like two months to get phone/internet back


ANYWHO, I need to go read the challenge so i can give feedback *Goes to poke front page*


@Ryl, the red seems out of place in both avatars. D: I like the second, but change the hair to brown XD

Aww, but come visit us, okay? We miss Papap.

@Rylynne: I also like the second avatar better.
I think the purple tie balances out all of the colors. :3

Bum de bum de bum... suggestions guys?

<--- it's supposed to be a deep sea wave with white foam and reflections from the sun

CK: I'm with Cherry. Not everyone needs to have the same opinion. ^-^ Makes for well-rounded judging.

Sizzla: It is a little Christmassy, but I like it. It has texture. Are you intending to have two shades of green or just one, though? It's balanced with one shade, though some parts are off, but if it's two shades I think you need to mix it a bit more.

Lynne: I prefer the second one, but I'm not a huge fan of either, truthfully.

Slow: I like it. The colors are perfect.



What do you guys think of mine so far? I'm modeling it after this soda can:

http://www.bevreview.com/wp-content/...ebluedemon.jpg

Is the spear okay, or should I get rid of it because of the brown handle? I want a spear because there are spear tips on the can, but this is the only one we have.

Thanks for the critique, guys. ^^;;
One day later with a sickness almost gone, and I'm seeing all my errors. @[email protected];;
I think I'll try to resort to my inventory instead then... xDD;;

And Cami, only thing I would say is that I wish there was more of that icy light blue in your avatar, since you only have the gloves for now. Otherwise, it's pretty accurate. ^^;; Not sure how I feel about the spear though... xDD;;

cherry
i know the mac isnt fully updated
and how your invo is limited
but you need to be a contestant
and i can lend you items if you need them
IM SURE SEIKI CAN PITCH IN TOO
RIGHT SEIKI?

@Cami: I like your avatar so far, but I think it would be better without the spear. :)

Ahh, stupid spending. ;o;
I'm gonna go broke again, lolz. xDD;;

Anyhows, this is a work-in-progress spaghetti sauce can. xDD;; And yes, there's really blues and greens on the can I'm using. ^^;; Needs more tweaking though. :x Maybe I'll have to Mac the bottom part even. =P

I got rid of the spear. I'm debating the gloves. They looked the same color as my silver-whites when I put it on, but now that I look again I see they're not.

Slow - I like it! It uses lots of pretty blues.

Cami - It goes well with the can. Try that black egyptian speary thing. I don't know what it's called, but... it's long and black (which is also what she said?) and I think it'd be perfect.

Ese - Are you saying I suck as a judge? ;-; Kidding, kidding. xD
I'm probably the wordiest judge... I tend to have big paragraphs. ._ .

i havent actually checked this thread since like forever ago
so i wouldnt know
but i think you'd make a great contestant

Where is this black Egyptian spear? I checked the armory and the menewshan imports.

o_o
there's an egyptian spear?
are you sure you aren't talking about the staff of rah?

I think she was referring to the staff of rah. :3
And I think it would work really well with Cami's avi~

I agree with the Staff of Ra sentiment. =P

Anyhows, another go:

= ??

I think I need more red on top. :x And different shoes. But, any suggestions or comments would be very much appreciated. :> <3<3

NOMNOMNOM tasty
i think it looks fine
but in my mind i imagined a spork
to help me eat
but it'd possibly kill the avvie

LOLOLZ!! xDDD;;
I should totally equip the Spork. >83
That would be awesome. 8DDD;; <3<3<3

UGH IM SO HUNGRY NOW
THX

Argargarg

You guyyyyyssss, you aren't helping! I keep being told there's something off about my avatar but I don't know what! I need you guys to help me fix it, I faiiillll D:

@slowtrain: It seems really cluttered to me and too much of the same colors. I don't really know how to improve it though... other than removing items altogether and switching them around. Sorry, that probably wasn't very helpful. : /

Originally Posted by Eserel

i havent actually checked this thread since like forever ago
so i wouldnt know
but i think you'd make a great contestant

Thanks. :D
You would, too. Are you considering joining the next cycle?

Originally Posted by Rylynne

I agree with the Staff of Ra sentiment. =P

Anyhows, another go:

= ??

I think I need more red on top. :x And different shoes. But, any suggestions or comments would be very much appreciated. :> <3<3

Well, it does look like the can kind of, but... it just gets the colors, not like... the "essence" of the can.
Normally I wouldn't give out such big advice before the judging, but since this is the final round... I just wouldn't go with that particular avatar/can. I don't think you'll win with it.
I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a nice avatar. Trust me. But this round is going to be very tough, and I don't think that particular avatar has the wow-factor that will be needed to win.
But I am only one judge and this only my opinion. Just consider it. c:

Slow - It's the same problem as when the water avatar was assigned the first time. Basically, the avatar has to be one color, but with different shades. It looks cool, but it will always look off because there isn't much you can do to break up all the blue and blue-green without getting silly and losing the water-look. So it's going to look off one way or another.

/doesn't feel she can follow up the other advice given/ XD

I do like this staff thing (which I finally found in the accessories store). I also changed my gloves, but I'm debating how I feel on them. At least they completely match my colors.

I agree with Cherry on the critique.

OMG, this is a tough challenge... There are so many choices involved. :sweat:

At least today I've made a Wind, Water and Electricity avatar. I'll have to tackle a different challenge and make up some new avatars tomorrow.

This is really cool. :3 Maybe I'll check it out more~