1. [Theme Thread] SOTW 3#


    Winner Announcment

    This is the winner of our previous SOTW Contest. Congratulations.




    Artist: Geist0Z*

    Victory by default. (I hate to see such amazing artwork without any competition but be this as it may, we will see how the rest goes)

    Welcome to SOTW 3#

    Today (9th October 2012) I will give you the theme for the user-made SOTW 3#. (Note: I made the thread today because I might not be able tomorrow, but that does not change the fact that it ends on sunday) The theme is:


    Heroes and Villains

    Another quote from our Theme Manager, Orphic*.
    Originally Posted by Orphic
    This week's theme is heroes and villains and your signature must reflect either someone or something that is heroic or villainous -- but that's where I leave it to you to interpret just what is a villain and what is a hero. Whether you choose to create a signature based on an archetypical heroes and villains or think outside the box is your choice, but remember: there is no wrong interpretation within reason. Also, please try and avoid being offensive (e.g. don't make a signature claiming Muslims are villains)
    The SOTW 2#'s deadline is 14th October 2012 [Sunday], then the voting time begins. Send your signatures until then. Send the signatures to ME* via private messages once you finish them. Oh and a little extra note, title the message with SOTW 3# Entry.

    If you have any questions about getting resources please visit here*. Also keep in mind that you have certain rules* reguarding signatures. Shortly: Your signature is not allowed to be anything above 500x200. Also avoid plagiarism* at all cost. Words with * next to them means they have a link, check them out if you are unfamiliar with the term or want to know more about it. Don't forget to check the SOTW rules in the spoiler below.



    FAQ, rules, procedures and notes:
    Spoiler: Show

    This is for those who don't know what SOTW is.

    SOTW FAQ:
    Spoiler: Show

    What is SOTW?
    ~ SOTW stands for 'Signature Of The Week' and represents a contest which is held weekly.

    What do I need to do?
    ~ All you need to do is send me a signature you created in the given time and in the respective theme which will be given in the thread in the future.

    Can I send something my friend made?
    ~ Definetly not. Even though there is no way of telling if you made it or not, refrain from doing so.

    What if I'm too late?
    ~ I'm going to give you a last chance. Each SOTW will be starting at a given time and ending at one. So I'll tolerate 10-30 mins after the deadline but not more.

    I've made 2 signatures! Look!
    ~ Sadly, you may only enter 1.

    How do I vote?
    ~ You'll vote in the "Voting Thread" with the vote you are giving and why.

    Do I really have to say why?
    ~ Yes.

    Can I vote for myself?
    ~ No.

    I lost! What do I do?
    ~ Better luck next time.

    RULES:

    1. You may enter with only ONE entry.
    2. You may vote only ONCE. You CAN NOT change your vote for whatever reason.
    3. You may NOT vote for yourself.
    4. Your entry's standard dimension are NOT allowed to be above 500x200.
    5. Your entry and the theme MUST comply.
    6. Once the entry is sent, you may change it ONCE.
    7. Enter with your work only. AVOID plagiarism and copyright infringement at all cost.
    8. Do NOT post your signatures here, mail them to me.
    9. You may NOT put your name on the signature, it MUST be anonymous. I will send you a warrning to correct it if you do so.
    10. You MUST say why you vote for the signature you choose.
    11. Do NOT post your signatures here, if you do so, I will not accept them as an entry. You will have to create a new one.
    12. You may write text on your entry but NOTHING that may reveal who did the signature, so the name of the render, character, fractal or SOTW would be fine.

    THE PROCEDURE:

    1. Once the theme thread is opened you may take your mouse and get to work. Photoshop all you like. Until the deadline.
    2. Once the deadline is over I will not take any signatures into consideration. So keep in mind that you have time to send them UNTIL the deadline, not AFTER.
    3. Once the time passes, I will opet a voting thread with the participants.
    4. Once the voting time passes, we announce the 3 winners of the SOTW in the next theme thread.
    5. /repeat.

    Signature Creation Time; Voting Time
    [Monday][Tuesday][Wednesday][Thursday][Friday][Saturday][Sunday]

    NOTES:

    Note 1: If you find any errors, please contact me via PM or reply to this thread, thank you in advance.
    Note 2: Don't be ashamed if you just started to do signatures in Photoshop or something else and you think you are bad, send your entry! This contest is nothing less than here to help you improve your skills and have some community fun. :)



    So there you have it Ladies and Gentlemen. Start brushing! I wish you good luck.



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    Artsy
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    That sig is truely one epic piece of art!

  3. Nice signature Geist!

    I don't want to see any "I can't think of an idea" excuses this week guys. This theme has so many possibilities and it's honestly quite easy, so I expect way more entries this week!

    Regards,
    Orphic

  4. You may even get me to open PS -.-
    Yoruichi r1 hero <3

  5. Geist0Z's Avatar
    Geist0Z
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    That sig is truely one epic piece of art!
    Nice signature Geist!


    Regards,
    Orphic
    Thanks guys!

    Its hard sometime to capture true emotion in a small piece of art. I really took the theme quite serious(my homeland) and wanted to make something great!

    I wanted to capture the essence of Africa with my own..

    Until next week.

  6. Thanks guys!

    Its hard sometime to capture true emotion in a small piece of art. I really took the theme quite serious(my homeland) and wanted to make something great!

    I wanted to capture the essence of Africa with my own..

    Until next week.
    You did an awesome job! I look forward to seeing some of your future entries ^.^

  7. The SOTW 2#'s deadline is 14th October 2012 ...
    I was like "WTF? I can still give an entry for me" then I realized it was just a mistake :D
    Anyways, this is my so shameful signature for this contest. Very sadly I couldn't get inspired by the theme, and the only thing I did, is to try different resources on it.. to see how them look.
    I knew I couldn't finish it on time, but I still worked on it for practice, since these contest got my back to the PS once again, I've forgot some PS "tips" ^^
    Anyway, I'm so happy to fail for this contest :D This sig can't be a true "rival" for that kitty :D even with a lot of work on this.
    Grats to the winner ^^

  8. I'm sorry you couldn't get inspired Frondor.

    Does everyone like this theme, or did I strike out?

  9. Fire and Ice would be better -.-
    But I still think it'll get some really good entries.

  10. I'm sorry you couldn't get inspired Frondor.

    Does everyone like this theme, or did I strike out?
    Africa = Singular
    Heroes/Villains = Plural
    Heroes & Villains = Uber plural and tons of ideas, choices.
    Seems way better than Africa ;)

  11. Glad to know.

    Please understand this: the sooner you send in your ideas, the more time I have to mull them over and this a greater chance of being featured as the theme of the SOTW. I might enter this week if I have time because I'm hyped for this theme.

    If a Mod could sticky this and unsticky the SOTW 2# thread that'd be great.

    Regards,
    Orphic

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    Geist0Z
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    I'm sorry you couldn't get inspired Frondor.

    Does everyone like this theme, or did I strike out?
    It was an awesome theme inho... Africa is a wide open-ended theme with infinite possibilities: Egypt, jungle, wildlife (omg, just the amount of wildlife itself) the actual continent, Morocco, diamonds, gold, people in diversity, poverty.

    Im not sure how any could NOT be inspired, i blame ignorance, no offence. :p

    Good luck to the participants of this week.

  13. It was an awesome theme inho... Africa is a wide open-ended theme with infinite possibilities: Egypt, jungle, wildlife (omg, just the amount of wildlife itself) the actual continent, Morocco, diamonds, gold, people in diversity, poverty.

    Im not sure how any could NOT be inspired, i blame ignorance, no offence. :p

    Good luck to the participants of this week.
    Its nothing about ignorance, please keep away that kind of word.
    This is a gaming community, barely related to design, historical or geographical knowledge.
    My inspiration was egypt, but what I tried to say: Africa is a theme too difficult to interpret, and the situation is supporting me a bit.
    Of course Africa has all those things, and more... But we are talking about Forum Signatures, the problem isn't our knowledge about Africa, the problem is how to "link" all those beautiful things with a cool design for a signature.

  14. Geist0Z's Avatar
    Geist0Z
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    Its nothing about ignorance, please keep away that kind of word.
    This is a gaming community, barely related to design, historical or geographical knowledge.
    My inspiration was egypt, but what I tried to say: Africa is a theme too difficult to interpret, and the situation is supporting me a bit.
    Of course Africa has all those things, and more... But we are talking about Forum Signatures, the problem isn't our knowledge about Africa, the problem is how to "link" all those beautiful things with a cool design for a signature.

    I Understand, meant no offence friend..

  15. Guys, keep in mind that you have today and tomorow, I don't want any excuses why you did not participate, I just want entries! No matter how bad you think they are! They are all good!

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