Spiral Knights Anniversary Art Contest (Over 190k Ce in Prizes)

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Njthug

Title of event: Spiral Knights Anniversary Art Contest ( Over 190k Ce In Prizes)

Njpaloozart Fair :P

    About this event:

      This will be one of the biggest art contests for Spiral Knights. It will focus on drawings, sculptures, and any other type of art - excluding Fan-fics, poems, and any other textual art. I personally hope many players take advantage of this event and will create a lot of amazing art for Spiral Knights.


    Why?:

      It is simple, I love Spiral Knights art-work. I am not talented in terms of arts. If someone told me to draw a straight line for a 200,000,000 Crystal Energy (lets be honest, life runs on Ce not Dollars, Euros, or the Pound) I would fail.


    When:

      This contest will be starting right now! As in TODAY! The deadline for last submission(s) is April 4th 2013 *11:59 Pm Eastern Standard Time*. Winners will be posted by April 15th at the latest hopefully. =0

    Media:

      All of the artwork submitted will be blogged on Bechamel's Gossip
      (The Official Echo of Silence Blog)
      Link: http://bechamelsgossip.tumblr.com

      Feel free to follow us on tumblr, and like any of the submissions <69.


Prizes:
Each category will have the same prizes awarded:

    1st Place: 4,069 Ce
    2nd Place: 3,069 Ce
    3rd Place: 2,069 Ce

Consolation Prize --- Anyone that enters will receive a barrel belly or 69 Ce!!

Rules:

    1. Do not steal any ones art and submit it as your own.
    2. All art entered must be new art (no resubmitting your past work).
    3. No criticism that will make someone cry and go suicidal. Keep it constructive.
    4. You can enter TWO pieces of work per category.
    5. You are allowed to submit to all categories. Although each category must have its own unique work(s).
    6. Do not annoy me as this will most likely get me annoyed. Keep in mind I am judging <69
    7. You can edit your art, but if it clearly copies someone's idea or is edited after judging it will not be counted. *So edit it before the deadline <69*
    8. Make sure you follow the rules listed for the category you're submitting for.
    9. No porn or rule34 of any kind.


Judges:
As of right now this contest will only have Two Judges: myself (Njthug) and Digicom. Many of you guys may not know Digi. Since I feel it is unfair to well have only myself judge this contest, and many of the other players in this game who I can work well with are sadly in Eos. I had to try out the next best option a great friend who I trust, and can get along with very well. Oh and importantly someone who is destined to be in Echo of Silence one day.

About Digi --- He is a great guy he plays Spiral Knights for fun many of you might have seen him around with very expensive armor sets. He plays more in the Spanish Servers, and is the founder of a guild called Solo Art. He created a very nice guild hall with his own bare hands, and well honestly this guy is as honest as they come.

We are still looking for more judges, and currently the two others we are eyeing are:

    1. Magic 8 Ball
    2. Conch Shell

Certain art pieces might be judged by the community as a whole without you knowing it so in a sense players will be picking a few winners.

How to Submit Your Art:
Post in this thread with the following format:

    Category Name:
    Title of your artwork:
    Link to Artwork:
    In-Game-Name:

Questions you may have:

    Will your guild members be submitting art work?

      Yes, Echo of Silence members can participate in the contest. This contest is open to everyone in Spiral Knights, even Boswick, Ian, Nick, and the famous Cronus can participate. The only player that can not participate is me - Njthug.

    Why are you letting your guild members submit artwork?

      I want this contest to allow everyone to have fun and be competitive as well. I do not know if the members from Eos will be participating, but I do hope they do since we have a lot of talented artists such as Cobalt, Waffle, Yukaberry, and Mustacheman (2manytoname)!

    What type of artwork can I submit?

      Anything! It can be handmade artwork, macaroni drawings, a marble statue, a simple drawing on ms paint, or whatever else floats your boat.
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 18:37 #51
valeria8
Mine

Category Name: How Cuteeeee are you? (Sad too xD)
Title of your artwork: A devilitie escape
Link to Artwork: http://k35.kn3.net/5DFBD4BCC.png
In-Game-Name: Valeriaocho

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 15:44 #52
Njthug
Friendly Reminder

Make sure to always post here if you are having major difficulties then submit work over Tumblr.

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 21:05 #54
Captain-No-Pants
Question

Is it possible to win on more than one category?

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 21:45 #55
Cobalt
Create Your Own Armor Set

Title of your artwork: Gloaming Crown and Armor of the Wild
Link to Artwork: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32069310/Gloaimg-Set.gif
In-Game-Name: Cobalt

The Snarbolax shoots quills and spikes, things of that nature. So, why not a armor set themed after it, yet it has use for Gunners.

Defenses
Resistant to Freeze and Poison
Weak to Stun and Fire
Normal and Shadow is a little less to that of the sword Snarbolax set.

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Gloaming Crown
A sinister cap made from Nightmare Manes. However, it'd not recommended to wear while you sleep, dreams of the Snarbolax and Wildwoods will ensue.

Armor of the Wilds
A set of mail that is tougher than the bite of the mythical beast said to roam the Gloaming Wildwoods.

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 22:18 #56
Njthug
=0

@No-pants --- Yes you can win all 19 categories if you can float our boats <69 Best of luck.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 04:26 #57
Meanita
Nita is here =3

Category 10: How Cuteeeee are you?
Title of your artwork: Lollipop for Everyone !
Link to Artwork: http://fazhionita.deviantart.com/art/Lollipop-for-Everyone-356158607
In-Game-Name: Solonita

@Njthug you got a quite collection here, if u know what I mean (or what I want to do) =3

but first, to da bed =3= time to continue procrastinating

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 05:56 #58
coolbluex
Category Name: Favorite

Category Name: Favorite Spiral Knight Monster Artwork
Title of your artwork: Kat amongst Kats
Link to Artwork: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c376/coolbluex/pics/KAT_zps495249f3.j…
In-Game-Name: Coolbluex

Just a question, if i'm submitting another piece of artwork to the same or new catergory, do i post again or just edit my post?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 07:14 #59
Njthug
=0

@Solonita --- Yes I do know what you mean for sure =) Also I do hope to see more from you =)

@Coolbluex --- Nice submission =) you can edit your post or just post a new post on the topic. I would say posting a new post is a better idea since I think this topic will have 20+ pages eventually so it would be easier to notice a new post.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 08:11 #60
Lydina
Team Alpha

i can just say that i am working on Team alpha
just to leak a bit from my work i must say that if it is a special team it must have special armors and that so i am trying to make something neat and original. but i was wondering if i could maybe use the stuff i used in it redraw it and put it in an another catagory
for example if i made some weapons for them or armor could i draw that in their respective catagories

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 08:21 #61
Njthug
@Lydina --- Yes that is cool

@Lydina --- Yes that is cool if you create a new armor or even weapons in the Alpha Squad you can feel free to use the same art work in other categories, but not the same exact picture if that makes sense.

Better explanation:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32069310/Gloaimg-Set.gif

^Cobalt created that armor set

He can use the same armor set for his drawing for lets say accessories, but if he wishes to he would have to make changes to the picture ofc, so it is not the same piece getting handed in for multiple categories.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 15:31 #66
Troll-Lolo
I will try

I am gonna try this,
Also, my most used knight is on the Armor Games version http://armorgames.com/spiral-knights-game/13584 and I wanted to participate, so I created an account here, so would it be ok if I chose that knight to receive the prizes if I win?

I am gonna try to imagine the Skylark in it's former glory, orbiting Cradle.
(And the planet is called that in spite of its hostility.)

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 15:43 #67
Njthug
Updates/@'s

@Troll-Lolo -- All good man just make sure when you fill it out for in-game-name you fill out the knights name you wish to receive the prize.

Updates:

We just disqualified 1 of our contestants today for breaking the rules. He or she submitted art work which sadly was not created by them. Guys remember Digi and myself take this contest seriously we want everyone to have fun, but we have no tolerance for cheaters.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 19:27 #69
Captain-No-Pants
Sorry if i sounded cocky on

Sorry if i sounded cocky on my last comment. My english isn't very good :P
Hey NJ. Can I make a suggestion? How about a category for original Costume Armor?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 19:42 #70
Njthug
=0

@Ssosme --- Please put a category for your art until then we cant accept it =0

@Captain-no-pants --- No worries man, we will note that suggestion for sure, but right now I think we are good on categories.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 19:47 #71
Sciger
Regarding creating monsters...

Do we have to come up with designs for the different themes of the clockworks for monsters we create (fire, freeze, etc.) or is just a normal version acceptable?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 21:28 #72
Cobalt
Create Your Own Armor Set [Post 2]

Title of your artwork: Scarlet to Vermillion
Link to Artwork: http://mamamisho.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-Knights-Vermillion-Set-35633…
In-Game-Name: Cobalt

Defenses
This set of armor would be protective against the beasts that dwell within, so it would have pure pierce and shadow defense.

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Vermillion Guardian Armor
"A set of armor found within the crumbling ruins of a castle. The material used to make the clothe on this armor was directly ripped down from the tapestries
in said castle ruins."

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Crown of Vermillion
"A crown said to be worn by the tyrant of the Scarlet Fortress. Knights who have worn this crown have said to hear the crumbling of stones."

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 06:17 #73
Tin-Foil-Hat
How much time is left on this

How much time is left on this contest ?

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 09:20 #74
Njthug
=0

@Sciger -- You can create a new theme or use an old theme or just have no theme whatever you wish to do. The explanation will show us why you picked such statuses.

@Tin-Foil-Hat --- Over 1 month!

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 09:35 #75
Sciger
Category 4 Entry - Create a Monster

Category Name: Create Your Own Monster
Title of you artwork: Experimenting with Dark Matter
Link to Artwork: http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o737/Sciger/CreateAMonster1_zps7753…
In-Game-Name: Sciger

Information:

Description: The Zorew series is a breed of undead wolver, brought into existence by gremlin experimentation on deceased wolvers using dark matter to create a monster to attack Haven. They were unleashed when they escaped the facility due to Spiral Knights storming in and stopping the experiments. The knights were too late as the gremlins' work was unleashed into the clockworks. While they were unfinished when they were released, they are still strong enough to pose a threat to unwary knights.

Attacks:
Bite (shadow/normal, 40% chance of status if possible)
Claw Swipe (normal, 100% chance of status if possible)
Quick Lunge (shadow/normal)

Damage:
Deals: Shadow and Normal Damage
Neutral to: Piercing Damage
Weak to: Elemental Damage
Strong to: Shadow Damage

Names of other Zorew
- These zorew adapted to their environments, their body makeup changing to the theme. Even their creators don't know how they adapt so well.

Houndew - fire themed
Kerew - freeze themed
Panew - shock themed
Sikew - poison themed

Random Facts:

The zorew's hind paws have much shorter claws than the front ones. Why is this? They wear them down regularly with their lunge attacks. That's also why their hind legs are thicker with muscle!

While zorew look like they can be agile, they're really rather slow. They stumble around, drooling everywhere and hardly pay attention but once they notice you, they can be a force to be reckoned with!

On occasion, zorew might attack other monsters. Why, you may ask? Well I don't know, ask them!

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 12:20 #76
steam-76561198037776985
Can't go wrong with potential

Can't go wrong with potential free Crystal Energy.

Category name: Favorite Spiral Knight Monster
Title of your artwork: some monsters
Link to artwork: http://i.imgur.com/7yzf5JM.png
In-game-name: Cookie-Craze

I think in the future I should probably take a gander at Spiral Spy for references...

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 15:38 #77
Mahatma-Gandhi
My destiny leads to EoS in March :3

Arf arf.
May I possibly be a judge, by any teensy weensy chance?
If not, be prepared to be art bombed by me. =]

~Shadowknifer

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 17:41 #78
Aoria
History Member for 1 year 18

History
Member for
1 year 18 weeks

HOLY SH-!

Anyway, thanks for letting me know about this thread Nj. Will probably get this started in class sometime tomorrow. ;)
I need CE yes, yes. Best of luck for me. =O

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 18:04 #79
Digivolt
*-*

@Everyone - The art is amazing, I'm impressed! Keep up the great work everyone.

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 18:50 #83
Troll-Lolo
Soon... MUWAHAHAHAAAAA CHWAOOOOOFPblt....

I have made a Almiran crest, on a Dusker coat, will be uploaded soon. I feel it could win at least 2nd. d(^u^;)b

And i have a cold so I took advantage of the day off and drew it, (and failed with the skylark, but may have a new monster too)

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 18:51 #84
Troll-Lolo
Soon... MUWAHAHAHAAAAA CHWAOOOOOFPblt....

I have made a Almiran crest, on a Dusker coat, will be uploaded soon. I feel it could win at least 2nd. d(^u^;)b

And i have a cold so I took advantage of the day off and drew it, (and failed with the skylark, but may have a new monster too)

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 21:05 #85
djui256
Drawing picture in progress.

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Tue, 02/26/2013 - 16:37 #87
djui256
@ Tin-Foil-Hat

I got it and traced it, wait ill make a new artwork. Thx for reminding me.

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 16:57 #88
Tin-Foil-Hat
No thats not traced, i can

No thats not traced, i can literally do the exact same thing by throwing a generic filter over it, please quit trying to lie. Ive taken numerous digital art classes and can spot a filter from a mile away.

You should be disqualified for submitting that, link to his submitting here.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=11rajrq&s=7

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 21:06 #89
djui256
Ill make a hand-drawn one.

Kk ill make a hand-drawn one now. Sorry

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 20:28 #90
Littlemiabot
derp

Category Name: Free For All (11)
Title of your artwork: Sleepy SK
Link to Artwork: http://i.imgur.com/L9H2PXV.jpg
In-Game-Name: Miabot

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 00:37 #91
djui256
Sylvin the Shadow Defender

Catagory Name: Favorite NPC
Title of your artwork: Sulvin the shadow defender.
Link to artwork: http://i.imgur.com/SyXFG8J.jpg
In-Game-Name: Drakcon
I know, i am quite bad at drawing :P

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:07 #94
djui256
@ Chaolin-The-Chao

How did you make those drawings? Did you use a computer program or drawing?

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:17 #95
Chaolin-Drake
Drake is a sandwich

@Drakcon I used Paint.net nothing special. :P

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 10:33 #96
Saranii
Asfsedfgh

Category Name: Favorite Spiral Knight Monster Artwork/Favorite Npc (I'm not sure which one, so correct me please! <3)
Title of your artwork: Nature
Link to Artwork: http://saranii.deviantart.com/art/Nature-356743893
In-Game-Name: Saranii

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 03:52 #98
Fsteak89
Blerg Upload

Category Name : Favorite Spiral Knights Monster

Title: Frolicking Days

Link to Artwork: http://postimage.org/image/o4aj5rkc5/

In-Game Name: Fsteak

It's supposed to be a Alpha Voltail I like their colors the best! too bad I'm horrible at coloring x) was fun to draw though :D

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 15:41 #100
Xxblizzard
You Jelly?

Category Name: Favorite Spiral Knights Monster.
Title: You Jelly?
Link to Artwork: http://i.imgur.com/QB0hRSp.png
In-Game-Name: Xxblizzard