Title of event: Spiral Knights Anniversary Art Contest ( Over 190k Ce In Prizes)
Njpaloozart Fair :P
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?:
When:
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:
Consolation Prize --- Anyone that enters will receive a barrel belly or 69 Ce!!
Rules:
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:
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:
Questions you may have:
Will your guild members be submitting art work?
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?
Category Name: 4 - Create your own Monster
Title of your artwork: Pitboss Ovvertimer
Link to Artwork: http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5266/skpitbossovertimer.png
In-Game-Name: Typhoid-Mary
I'll add descriptions, abilities, etc later :)
Category Name: Favorite Spiral Knight Monster Artwork
Title of your artwork: Kat
Link to Artwork: http://maspenguin.deviantart.com/art/Kat-359946604?ga_submit_new=10%253…
In-Game-Name: Maspenguin
If you find it easier to contact me through steam, my steam name is also: Maspenguin
@Njthug: I noticed you blogged my Picture before I got time to remove the water mark that I accidently put on, so you may want to edit that. Thanks heaps! :D
Category 8: Create Your Own Armor Set
Title: Northern Hunter
Link: http://snowcube94.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-Knights-Snowdusk-Character-…
In-game name: Snowprism
Category Name: Forum Avatars
Title of your artwork: Retro(de)
Link to Artwork: Click
In-Game-Name: Resque
Moved from an old post because it took so long to get working... sorry...
Category Name: What do monsters do when we aren't around?
Title of your artwork: Average Day in the Gloaming Wildwoods
Link to Artwork: http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o737/Sciger/FavoriteMonsterFinal_zp…
In-Game-Name: Sciger
Blurb: Wolvers tend to be rather serious creatures when adults, often keeping an eye out for danger from their dens, sending out the younger wolvers to hunt. The pups that aren't ready to be out on their own stay near the den, playing with whatever they find whether it be a foul-tasting yellow bug or a floating blue wisp. Alpha wolvers are the laziest, staying in their dens all day long but in return, keep their pack safe from their worst threat: Spiral Knights.
post 228 Edited with 2 new entries :)
Category 12: Create some accessories
Title of your artwork: Steel Wings
Link to Artwork: http://amphypoo.deviantart.com/art/Steel-Wings-360449701
In-Game-Name: Amhypoo
Category 3: Player Versus Player Fun
Title of your artwork: A lockdown scene
Link to Artwork: http://amphypoo.deviantart.com/art/Lockdown-scene-359524952
In-Game-Name: Amhypoo
Category Name: Category 11: Free-For-All
Title of your artwork: Devilite BBQ
Link to Artwork: http://coolbluex.deviantart.com/art/Devilite-BBQ-360470743
In-Game-Name: coolbluex
not too sure if this should go into the free for all catergory or can it be in the Fun in the Clockworks category
anyways this is dedicated to my guildie yanos-aldrin cause we all hate devilites and him especially ;p
roasting those devilites like kebabs on his barb thorn blade and humming a happy tune
Category 7: Create Your Own Weapon
Title of your artwork: Snarb Spike Cannon
Link to Artwork: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/Brian_Jin/SAM_0782_zps0c8c8939…
In-Game-Name: Amhypoo
Category Name: Free-for-all
Title of your artwork: Garden
Link to Artwork: http://mherbcreations.deviantart.com/art/Garden-356015911
In-Game-Name: Kafeiz
heuhehehu
Post 228 edit! Added 4 new ones! Sadly this is my last post in this thread since im going to be gone from the game for 1 month :(
Good luck competitors! :D
[Category 19] Draw NJ and Diji
Link: http://improb-pinea.deviantart.com/art/SK-NJthug-and-Dijicom-360504837
IGN: Jester-GTR
:c I feel bad about this one
juggling schoolwork and drawing is hard
expect me to be on my A game for category 20 when Spring Break starts next week >:D
Updated Category 20 guys Best of LUCK!!
*will blog the art I missed 2morro I do not want to overflow the art-work on Tumblr*
lol easy category.
actually for category 14: forum avatars
is it okay to make avatars of the existing artwork that i made? or must the artwork depicted in the avatar be completely new? 8P
I was wishing that Cat. 20 will be about crossovers and it came true! :D
im making one based on either Monster Hunter or Metal Gear Rising
@Cobby --- Just for you! You must do all your art work with no hands!! Good Luck!
@Coolbluex -- If you are editing your previous art work and making it look a bit different than the original yes (Please show me the original and let me know your idea etc. I will get back to you asap)
@Typhoid-Mary --- Yay we had some other ideas such as create a spiral knights cake (picture or rl), create any food item spiral knights theme involved (But realized not everyone can cook...), and a bunch of other ideas.
lol i thought i could just crop it and resubmit it ;p
nevermind then hee hee
Category 13: Spiral Knights Merchandise
Polaris
http://imgur.com/a/xw7Ps
Knight name: Lightyourfire
Category 20.
Pardon me, going nuts in Sai.
*scribbles creepers and zombies like a madwoman*
This one was especially fun to make:
Category Name: Create the Alpha Squad
Title of your artwork: Lost
Link to Artwork: http://fightingpolygon.deviantart.com/art/Lost-360675848?ga_submit_new=…
In-Game-Name: Fighting-Polygon
Category 7 : Create your own weapon
Title: Tomahawk! A weapon that you can throw!
Link 1: http://blindpulse.deviantart.com/art/Animations-for-Tomahawk-Spiral-Kni…
Link 2: http://blindpulse.deviantart.com/art/Tomahawk-Design-for-Spiral-Knights…
IGN: Urrick
The skinny: A lot of the charges for swords require you to get very close in order to be effective. THIS will be the first throwable weapon for the game (or at least the first one that I have heard of before).
What is it like?: It attacks like the cutter and pretty much has the same basic attack combos like the cutter family of swords. The difference is the charge. When you charge this weapon, you lob the axe forward to hit whatever gets in the way of it's trajectory. The trick with this is that you have to aim before you let go. Otherwise, the charge isn't going to hit its mark. This is better explained with the following diagram in link 1.
Here is a list of descriptions for the axes.
2* Tomahawk - A reliable chopping axe that's light enough to throw! The bolts on the axehead keep the blade from flying off with each strike.
3* Hardend Tomahawk - A tomahawk with a stable and hardened axehead. The shaft has also been lightened to balance the added weight of the new head so you can throw it just like any other tomahawk.
4* Forged Tomahawk - An finely crafted Tomahawk that is fun to wield as it is to throw. The feathers are just the icing on the cake.
5* Whispering Wind- A beautifully crafted axe with a cobalt blue finish. This tomahawk is so light, you feel like you can throw three axes at once!
Very nice Urrick I can't wait to see more art work from other players =0
Category Name: What Do Monsters Do When We Aren't Around?
Title of your artwork: Gremlin Gambling Hour
Link to Artwork: http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/Artistbma/media/scan0008-1_zps241ca8e…
In-Game-Name: Artistbma
Running out of ideas here...
Category Name: Favorite NPC
Title of your artwork: Armero the Hunter
Link to Artwork: http://fightingpolygon.deviantart.com/art/Armero-the-Hunter-361102731?g…
In-Game-Name: Fighting-Polygon
Category Name: Spiral Knights Crossover
Title of your artwork: Creepers be Creepin'
Link to Artwork: http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o737/Sciger/CreeperAttackFinal_zpsb…
In-Game-Name: Sciger
Blurb: She didn't know how she got there. She didn't know what those things were that were chasing her...well sure, there were zombies and skeletons, she's seen those before in the clockworks. But those creepy green things? She wasn't sticking around to see what they did, they looked ominous as it was!
Category Name: Category 6 : Spiral Knights Logo. "Actually not sure if it is under Category 6 or 11."
Title of Artwork: The Cobalt Companions
Link to Artwork: I made 2 versions of it, and I don't know if I'm allowed to post more than one version.
Version 1
Version 2
IGN: Xxdragneel
I'd like to know which category it falls in Njthug. Thanks!
EDIT 1: I changed the Version 2 to a Neon one. Hope you like it!
(>^o^)> <(o_o <)
Category Name: Favorite Monster
Title of your Artwork: Last Survivor
Link to Artwork: http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o737/Sciger/CreepCakesFinal_zps4d5c…
In-Game-Name: Sciger
Blurb: He hadn't seen another creep cake in a while. Ever since the slaughter which happened 1 year prior, he had been hiding in the clockworks. When they were in number, they were confident to attack. Not anymore.
Maybe if he was friendly to a knight, he might be spared...
Creep Cakes don't get enough love. :3
Can the developers make this a real thing? Hehe.
Category Name: Create Your Own Monster
Title of your artwork: Arcane Salamander
Link to Artwork: http://fightingpolygon.deviantart.com/art/Arcane-Salamander-361422672?g…
In-Game-Name: Fighting-Polygon
Category Name: Favorite Spiral Knight Monster Artwork
Title of your artwork: IronClaw Mender
Link to Artwork: http://tokti.tumblr.com/image/46230299729
In-Game-Name: Tokti
Yaaay! My first submission! :D I hope I did it right. xD;;;
Also, thank you for hosting such an awesome art contest. OUO Hopefully, I can get more entries in. X3
Category 6: Spiral Knights Logo
Title of your artwork: spiral sword logo
link to artwork: http://futurefrost.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-knight-logo-other-version-…
in-game-name: Futurefrost
:P sorry if it bad, kinda new at this. or i submit wrong art xD
Category Name: Create A Comic
Title of your artwork: How Boss Tokens Are Made
Link to Artwork: http://fightingpolygon.deviantart.com/art/How-Boss-Tokens-Are-Made-3616…
In-Game-Name: Fighting-Polygon
Category Name: Spiral Knights Merchandise
Title of your artwork: JellyCubes
Link to Artwork: http://tokti.tumblr.com/image/46315630176
In-Game-Name: Tokti
X3
Category Name: Free for All I guess? Not really sure if I could enter this in Fun in the Clockworks
Title of Work: Limbering up for Lord Vanaduck
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2bguc58t8z4q3sf/Photo%2026-03-13%207%2058%203…
Knight Name: Troupemaster
Category 8: Create your own Armor Set
Title: Call a medic! The Medic Set
Link: http://blindpulse.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-Knights-Concept-Art-Medic-S…
IGN: Urrick
The Skinny: This set of armor is made to fill an elemental roll in the Cobalt armor set. Of course, this is a 5 Star item set. But it's your call. If you like it, Great! If not, then it would make for an awesome costume armor set.
Stats: Acts like the Azure Guardian Armor set, except the Piercing defense is replaced with Elemental Defense. It also has High ailment resistance to Fire, Ice, Poison, and Shock. The visor can see the health of nearby allies. (of course that's just an idea)
Here are the Descriptions for each of the armor pieces.
5* Medic Suit: A true marvel of medical science. This suit is designed as a hazmat suit and trauma kit in one. Sure it abandons some of the benefits of the Vitasuit, but you get all of the protection from the elements with a dash of comfort and mobility.
5* Medic Visor: A hardened Trauma helm modified for asserting medical injuries. The visor can asses all kinds of injuries from blows to the head, to breaks in armor and other medical duties. This visor also acts as a scanner to assert the health of nearby allies, which is always a plus.
Category 7: Create you own weapon
Title: Shoot 'em up with The Dart Gun!
Link: http://blindpulse.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-Knights-Concept-Art-Dart-Gu…
IGN: Urrick
The Skinny: This gun is made to fill a hole in the Antigua alchemy path for piercing damage. The last evolution of this gun has a special effect that can put enemies to sleep.
Stats: The gun is just like the Antigua. It fires the same amount of rounds and has the same firing speed as the Antigua. The charge for this gun is a rapid fire volley of shots, like the auto guns, except it fires all six rounds in rapid succession.
Descriptions:
4* Dart Gun: A powerful handgun similar to the Antigua. This revolver however has been heavily remodeled with a brand new barrel and specialty rounds with heavy and powerful darts.
5* Anesthetizer: A prototype revolver with a special chemical additive that is strong enough to put even the most rambunctious of fiends to sleep. Originally made to subdue beasts, this gun is also proficient in taking down enemies with its punishing dart-shaped bullets.
Category Name: Draw Digicom! <3 (19)
Title of your artwork: Cute Little Digi :3
Link to Artwork: http://25.media.tumblr.com/9acd2e96c3ff92ae03f43316eca0a7ea/tumblr_mkat…
In-Game-Name: Miabot
Category Name: Forum Avatars
Title of your artwork: COLOURS.
Link to Artwork: http://tokti.tumblr.com/image/46403701441
In-Game-Name: Tokti
Custom Forum avatars! *U* One can dream. |3
Category Name: Category 20 --- Spiral Knights Crossovers!!
Title of your artwork: Hammer Time!
Link to Artwork: http://coolbluex.deviantart.com/art/Hammer-Time-361841486
In-Game-Name: coolbluex
it's a guild inside joke? but i think a lot of people have already said it before lol
Count me in!
Category Name: Create Your Own Weapon (Category 7)
Title of your artwork: Spiral Chainswords
Link to Artwork: http://leinglo.deviantart.com/art/Spiral-Chainswords-362048325
In-Game-Name: Valcoran
Category Name: Free for All
Title of your artwork: Spiral Knights Chrome Theme
Link to Artwork: .zip, .crx.
Preview. Screenshot, more accurate than the preview.
In-Game-Name: Krakob
Made this earlier for the competition but I doubted if I was going to submit it seeing how it's honestly pretty simple. Time's running out, though, and I'm far too lazy for a proper image or a game or anything. Enjoy!
Yay I'm done
Category: Favorite Monster
Name: Snarbolax Master
Link: http://m-god.deviantart.com/art/Snarbolax-Master-362128428?ga_submit_ne…
Ign: Oni-Red
Category: Alpha Squad
Name: Alpha Squad
Link: http://m-god.deviantart.com/art/Alpha-Squad-362128612?ga_submit_new=10%…
Ign: Oni-Red
Thanks Njthug for putting this together and best of luck to everyone participating.
Category Name: Create Your Own Monster
Title of your artwork: Plant Boss Concept
Link to Artwork: http://browse.deviantart.com/art/Plant-Boss-Concept-362151383
In-Game-Name: Charoum
[Category 7] Create your own Weapon
Title of artwork: The Purple Shadow Scythe
Link: http://fav.me/d5zn1yn
IGN: Jester-GTR
Double post :C
Category Name: Category 20 --- Spiral Knights Crossovers!!
Title of your artwork: Summon
Link to Artwork: http://voltata.tumblr.com/post/46582249723
In-Game-Name: Voltata
Category Name: Spiral Knights Logo
Title of your artwork: Spiral Knights Logo
Link to Artwork: http://tokti.tumblr.com/image/46585437883
In-Game-Name: Tokti
Category Name: How Cute are You?
Title of your artwork: Click me
Link to Artwork: http://tokti.tumblr.com/post/46586703509/nya-w-click-click-poke-poke-cl…
In-Game-Name: Tokti
Thank you again for hosting this amazing art contest! :D
Also, out of curiosity Njthug, what is your top 3 favourite weapons? :3
@Drag -- That seems like the right category for sure.
@Tokti ---
1. Big Angry Bomb --- (First 5* in this game yes I am not lying)
2. DBB (I use this bomb all the time)
3. Ash of Agni (So sexy)
Swords:
1. Hammer
2. Acheron
Guns:
1. Volcanic Pepperbox
Category Name: 17) The Skylark
Title of your artwork: Skylark is in the air
Link to Artwork: http://c4lsifer.deviantart.com/art/Scan-20130329-182030-362267558?ga_su…
In-Game-Name: Zezarpivot
i've just finished my draw... i'm going to color it io photoshop ^^ hope u like it
Hey, Njthug, quick question. How exactly will the entries be judged? Will judges be looking at entries where they were originally posted, or will they be looking at them at the Tumblr page you've set up? If it's the latter, I was wondering if I could have my entry on Tumblr edited to include the description I originally had with it, as I think the description did add to it. This in particular:
This is a concept for a new line of swords for the Brandish alchemy tree. Basically, chainswords.
Brushsaw: A motorized saw adapted from Gremlin woodcutting tools. While originally designed for clearing paths through the thick undergrowth of Gloaming Wildwoods, Knights have found it equally handy for clearing paths through the many beasts that inhabit said undergrowth.
Battlesaw: A modification of the Brushsaw design, built with proper combat in mind. Its teeth can reliably chew through everything a knight can expect to be in his way, from the thickest trees to the toughest Chromalisks.
Mauler: How many beasts could a Spiral Knight chop if a Spiral Knight chopped with the Mauler? All of them.
General stats:
All Chainswords do high normal damage, with a high damage bonus against beasts. Although comparable to the Hunting Blade series from the Cutter alchemical line, as they too do normal damage with a bonus against beasts, Chainswords do have their differences. They are slower than the Hunting Blades, but do far more damage, with the Mauler just under the Leviathan Blade for pure normal damage output, and that’s not even counting the high bonus against beasts. Plus, the Mauler can inflict stun status with its charge attack. In the end, the choice between the Wild Hunting Blade and Mauler would largely be one of play style, as one doesn’t necessarily invalidate the other.
Attacks:
Basic Attack: A standard 3-hit combo.
Charge Attack: The Knight lunges forward slightly with a powerful forward slash. Unlike other weapons of the Brandish alchemy line, Chainswords do not produce explosions with their charge attacks, but the Mauler can inflict stun with a charge attack.
Alchemy Path:
2* Brandish > 3* Brushsaw > 4* Battlesaw > 5* Mauler
