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[Judges Comments]DECIMATION

Sun Mar 9, 2008, 12:14 PM
[ V a r i a t i o n s * t o * m y * N a m e // 1 0 0 * t h e m e * c h a l l e n g e // ORIGINAL CHARACTER BATTLE INFORMATION ]

JOURNAL


DECIMATION; the time of reckoning

DECIMATION is an Original Character Battle Contest, much like *OCBC and Samurai Duelers League. You design an Original Character, Audition and are placed in elimination matches against other competitors. The winners will receive prizes for their effort.

UPDATES

09/03/08 - Judging is over. Results and Round two match ups are also posted.

05/03/08 - ROUND ONE IS OVER. Judging is now underway.
17/02/08 - Round One officially Begins! Changes have been made to the Round description.
14/02/08 - As Alek currently has no internet, THE MATCH-UPS FOR ROUND ONE MAY BE DELAYED (From ~kiu-lung).
05/02/08 - By request of a few people, the THE DEADLINE FOR JOINING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEB. 14 Come on guys! That's a whole another week.
10/01/08 - Guys, I'm so retarded not to have put this, but I forgot to mention, You have to showcase the colors used for your character in the reference image. You can chose to color one of the pictures (preferably the full body one) or place a color guide somewhere. If you don't have color on your reference image yet, please add it soon. Sorry, and thanks. x'<
04/01/08 - Inle-Frith's design sheet has been included.
03/01/08 - A new prize has been added. Thanks so much *ryuuen! :'D
01/01/08 - Samurai Duelers League was added as an affiliate.
- El-ahrairah's design sheet has been included.

JUDGINGS

On behalf of all the judges, I’d like to sincerely apologize for such a long wait. It wont happen again. I swear. D:

Bellow are the results as given by ~feralinett, ~DarknessSealed (who is substituting ~theJMProd for this round) and me, ~Aleksandros. ~kiu-lung’s results as well as ~frustrated-guitarist’s can be found on their respective journals.

DECIMATION JUDGING:: ~feralinett

THE EXEUNT

TEAM CAPTAIN: Aedan
NOT TRUSTED BY EL-AHRAIRAH: Granny

~charisima - Entry
Your coloring was slightly uneven. There were moments in the comic that I felt were completely random, like they were there just to make the comic seem longer. Also, the comic was a bit too white, considering that it was meant to be colored. It would have been better if you added even just a monochrome background. It seems like you were hurrying to finish. Hopefully, there’ll be progress in the next round. I believe there’s still room for improvement.
Total:14 /20

~leviathanofuda - Entry
I liked the way that you used minimal words in your comic. It was easy to follow, simple and straight to the point. I like the expressions; the characters are very expressive. But then, you have to work on the proportions of some characters. Also, your comic somewhat lacks consistency. Sometimes you draw well, sometimes you don’t though I didn’t really take that against you; it was just an insight. Also, work on your backgrounds. I do like the story though; it was entertaining. Good job.
Total: 15/20

~Masamune50 - Entry
Characters seem a bit disproportioned. You really have to work on this. There were times when your character’s head seems like it was just screwed on by chance. Also, some of the members of Exeunt seem a bit out of character. Improve on the expression of your characters. Also, I couldn’t read the side conversation in the second panel in page 4. It would be better if you made the font a little bigger. But then, you get points for effort and the nice [relevant] backgrounds.
Total: 14/20

~onizilla - Entry
I loved your attention to detail. Your comic looks like it was done by a professional (are you?). But please, work on the captions. I had a semi-hard time reading it. Sorry for the short critique though. Your work left me speechless.
Total: 18/20

*Pinumbra - Entry
I liked the way you made your comic so colorful. It was fun to read. I also think you drew well. I loved the details in some characters. I hope the quality of your work will be as good in the next round.
Total: 18/20

~witch-girl-pilar - Entry
I liked your drawing style but you lack consistency; you drew some characters better than others. I do like the way you draw though. Your shading and coloring is decent. But your character had the same expression most of the time. Story’s a bit vague but overall, it’s pretty good.
Total: 15/20

~YoungerChild - Introduction//Entry
You shade nicely. Decent drawing style. But your characters seem a bit stationary though. Nice organization of the plot. Pretty good for the first round.



THE PROVIDENCE

TEAM CAPTAIN: Fiona
THOUGHT OF AS WEAK: Lucien

~alkr00 - Entry
My only real probably was that it wasn’t a comic, which is why it was hard for me to grade it on most of the categories. The art does look promising, though. I only wish it was a comic.
Total: 7/20

*Clarrisa - Entry
Although this is a comic, it doesn’t really follow a story line, which is why I wasn’t able to give this a high grade. Although the illustrations do look nice, I think it would look better with color, to make up for the lack of plot. Or, at least, it focused on your character even for a little bit.
Total: 9/20

~fwuffyclouds - Entry
I actually loved that you used different styles but I think it would have been nice if you colored it all the way. If not, then at least leave everything as black and white so that it’ll look somewhat consistent.
Total: 19/20

~izketz - Entry
I love the illustrations here, especially in the last panel. This sounded a little bit cliché for me, with Fiona crying because she has so many reliable friends, but maybe I’m judging her character too soon. I also found some errors in panel seven (I think its panel seven.) where one of the creatures says “It okey…” and I’m not sure whether it’s a typo or not. Just work on fitting it to the plot more.
Total: 14/20

~MonkiiShine - Entry
Would you believe it actually laul-ed at this entry? Story line was simply made, but the humor made up for it. But, I would recommend inking your works and maybe adding a bit of shading.
Total: 15/20

~talimgold - Introduction//Entry
This also made me laugh. It would be better if the illustrations weren’t sketchy. I really love the expressions of the characters though. Try to make your illustrations cleaner, if possible.


Pardon my critiquing. It’s my first time. I hope my command of the English language improves alongside your skills in drawing. Luv, luv.

Feel free to raise any concerns with the verdict given above.



DECIMATION JUDGING:: ~DarknessSealed

Only a replacement judge for ~theJMProd.

THE EXEUNT

TEAM CAPTAIN: Pinumbra's Aeden
NOT TRUSTED BY EL-AHRAIRAH: leviathanofuda's Kara

~charisima - Entry
Kind of short... nothing much, but at least its open ended...
In the final panel, the arm position is off.
Can be improved with shadings.
Total: 9/20

~leviathanofuda - Entry
Can be improved with better line art... keep the lines straight and the perspective right.
Add some backgrounds, color and shadings
Total: 10/20

~Masamune50 - Entry
Add shadings, correct the human anatomy. Add some details to the background to give some sense of realism.
Panel 8: he seemed to break all her backbones and squish her down...
Total: 10/20

~onizilla - Entry
Interesting story, can be improved with better clarity. Don’t cram too many things into a single panel. It looks messy
Total: 15/20

*Pinumbra - Entry
Short and simple, one of the cleanest entries.
Page 1, Panel 2: The head is too big.
Page 2, Panel 1: Ear position off.
Page 3, final panel: The flame seems to be on the back of the hand
Total: 16/20


~witch-girl-pilar - Entry
Not bad. A good flow of story.
Final panel: Should have shown Pandora being pulled/ run together. It makes looks like her legs are tied and she’s being dragged
Total: 15/20


~YoungerChild - Introduction//Entry
Short and simple. Make lines denser for better clarity, especially the last panel.
Emphasis on effects
Panels 3 & 9: Correct the mouth a bit. Make smooth lines for a smile.
Panel 5: Slapping angle is wrong. Make it more horizontal for realism. Your character's neck is slightly too long.


THE PROVIDENCE

TEAM CAPTAIN: fwuffyclouds' Ariya
THOUGHT OF AS WEAK: izketz's Fiona

~alkr00 - Entry
First impression: WT*!? Is this format even allowed?
Total: 7/20

*Clarrisa - Entry
Faces are too long. Could have been better. Maximize usage of space for panels.
Total: 6/20

~fwuffyclouds - Entry
pages 1, 2 and 3 onwards are all different styles. A collaboration work?
Total: 14/20

~izketz - Entry
Interesting... I want to see how she would go on in the tourney...
Grammar can be improved. Several mistakes found.
Panels 4 & 7: Nose is too long. Looks like plastic surgery to the extreme...
Total: 13/20

~MonkiiShine - Entry
Can be further extended... the ending makes it seemed unfinished.
Total: 8/20


~talimgold - Introduction//Entry
The late intro is way better than the round 1 entry.
Can be further improved with better clarity.
The 1st round entry seemed a bit rushed.
1st entry, final panel: The gun seemed like a pea shooter... make it clear.
Total: 12/20


I suggest you post your entries with all the pages listed in the artist's comment section. It’s easier for judge. All pages can be loaded simultaneously.

Feel free to raise any concerns with the verdict given above.



DECIMATION JUDGING:: ~Aleksandros

Righty-o. This is MY scores and comments for your entries. Just because you get high/low with me, that doesn’t mean that that's your exact standing for round one. You still have 4 other judges to look through. x’D

Alright, without further ado, my results in alphabetical order:

THE EXEUNT

TEAM CAPTAIN: Aedan
NOT TRUSTED BY EL-AHRAIRAH: Kara Kaminoke

~charisima - Entry
It’s awesome that you two’ve established something canon to the storyline already, I’ll give you props for that. However, there’s one really big thing that turns me off about your comic and that’s the ‘setting’. There’s no means of establishing where your character is. Without proper backgrounds and setting, it also makes it look awkward for another character to appear out of nowhere. Another thing I'd have to point out is your paneling. You don't seem to follow a particular structure for your pages, which make them confusing to read at times, like in the second page. Those are my main concerns right now, but it was an alright entry. Especially since both you and ~witch-girl-pilar really worked out an agreement in your stories, which help out the general plot of your comic.
Total: 12/20

~leviathanofuda - Entry
While I think your entry is really cute, and your humor is also nicely executed, I have to comment on the neatness of your lines as well and the lack of shading or coloring. It makes it much less appealing to look at and even makes it look confusing sometimes. I think your art in itself could use to be a little more consistent. Like in one panel, Tristan looks rather buff, and in the next, he looks scrawny. Just thought I’d point this out.
Total: 13/20

~Masamune50 - Entry
I applaud you for including some form of background to your images. You showed your characters interaction quite nicely as well. I think you could use a bit of improvement in your paneling and in using more dynamic angles for the images. It did become a bit bland, like in the shots of your team members.
Total: 15/20

~onizilla - Entry
This really blew me away. Grade A humor as well as characterization, I love how you incorporate elements from the other characters to build your story, and to top it all off, you stay amazingly consistent with the storyline. One of my only concerns is mostly the writing. In some panels, it gets a little hard or confusing to see what it says. It also makes the piece look a little sloppy.
Total: 18/20

*Pinumbra - Entry
Good characterizations! You seemed to have captured the essence of everyone’s character. I also want to commend your improvisation of Ester’s lack of color. It looks completely natural. Good use of different angles as well. One thing I have to comment on though is the all-white background. It’s a little distracting and there seems to be too much negative space in the panels.
Total: 16/20

~witch-girl-pilar - Entry
While I like the short story line you developed with Rixie, I must point out, you get fewer points for only mentioning the others in passing- since the point of this round is to show your character in their respective teams interacting with the others. Also, work on your backgrounds and try to lessen the negative space in the panels.
Total: 15/20


~talimgold - Introduction//Entry
It’s cute and simple, but I did find the panels a little confusing. It wasn’t as smooth to follow, thus distracting me from the comic itself, at times. You could also use to make it cleaner in quality. May I suggest inking it?



THE PROVIDENCE

TEAM CAPTAIN: Ariya
THOUGHT OF AS WEAK: Lucien

~alkr00 - Entry
While you did submit something, it was only a single image and a short prose piece, which we technically can't judge. Hope you have more time to do more for the next round.
Total: 7/20

*Clarrisa - Entry
I understand that this piece was rushed, and it’s understandable, so I won’t go into too much detail here in the crit. I only suggest you add more backgrounds to your work and maybe ink them in to help make them look neater.
Total: 10/20

~fwuffyclouds - Entry
You get a lot of point for your story, especially for being the only one to really include someone from the opposing team. However, I’d only wished you have colored the rest of the pages, because then, it leaves the other ages looking unfinished. But you did a very good job with the story and dynamic-ness of the paneling.
Total: 16/20

~izketz - Entry
I like the neatness and paneling of your comic, but I do feel like it severely lacks in terms of adherence to the round rules. You should have shown Fiona interacting with the other members or at least acknowledging them. I also thing your entry would look a lot more appealing if you had backgrounds in them.
Total: 14/20

~MonkiiShine - Entry
Nothing much to say. There wasn’t much in terms of the story, and the paneling makes it look so bare. Maybe ink it and add backgrounds as well as use more dynamic poses for your images.
Total: 11/20


~YoungerChild - Introduction//Entry
I think you did well to adhere to your given task. I do have to point out the transition from panel to panel isn’t so smooth. I get confused as to where I should turn next. It might also do you good to add Lastly, try to be consistent with your speech bubbles. It’s quite a turn off the see the text going past the bubble and such.


That is all. :’3

Feel free to raise any concerns with the verdict given above.



LIMITATIONS

Matches
+Every Round lasts for 15 days. Extensions are given to everyone if at least 10% will need it to finish their matches.
+There in no maximum or minimum number of pages to your entry.
+Writing and Photography are not an allowed medium for your entries. But Comics, flash and the like are allowed- ideal, in fact.

JUDGING & PRIZES

Your judges will be :iconkiu-lung::iconthejmprod::iconfrustrated-guitarist::iconferalinett::iconaleksandros:

Prizes are as follows:
First Place
3-month subscription care-of ~kiu-lung//=danielcherng
Art from *ryuuen
Art from ~Aleksandros
Art from ~kiu-lung
Art from ~theJMProd
Art from ~feralinett
Art from ~frustrated-guitarist

Second Place
Art from ~Aleksandros
Art from ~kiu-lung
Art from ~theJMProd
Art from ~feralinett
Art from ~frustrated-guitarist

Third & Fourth Place
Art from ~Aleksandros
Art from ~kiu-lung
Art from ~theJMProd

Any donations for prizes will be much appreciated.

AFFILIATES

:iconwansworld:'s ISLA
:iconroninsultramix:'s SAMURAI DUELERS LEAGUE

NOTE: All questions, comments, queries and concerns are very welcome and may be directed to ~Aleksandros


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:iconmasamune50:
All valid points. I shall try to improve upon them in the next round.
:iconaleksandros:
Good for you. :'3

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:icononizilla:
Sweet, there were some really good critiques.
Heh, I'll try to improve my lame handwriting XD
:iconwitch-girl-pilar:
FINALLY, some critiques to keep in mind. |D

Yosh, yosh! I shall improve then, thank you! :salute:

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:iconpinumbra:
thanks for the critique everyone, I agree with all of them, and am grateful for the things that were pointed out, whichI hadn't noticed myself :3

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:iconaleksandros:
lol

It's not lame... just small. x'D;;

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:iconaleksandros:
You're welcome. :'D

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