Iron Avatar Frozen Wastes Contest

[Roland St. Jude]

Welcome to...
Iron Avatarist

This Iron Avatarist contest will be judged by...maybe these people!



http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/RolandGitP/GitPAtars/kaylee1-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/RolandGitP/RolandAtars/rolandironchef2.gif
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/RolandGitP/Kore2.gifhttp://my.photosleeve.com/TheVorpalTribble-albums/album01/aaq.gifhttp://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f36/Hawkeye5582/stored%20avatars/a8f9ac1f.gif

(Final lineup subject to change.)

In honor of the fact that my internet connection is presently being interfered with by a blizzard...this week's theme is...the arctic frozen wastes!


Frozen North


Let me explain. No there is too much, let me sum up. You will be drawing avatars (in the OotS style) of people, beasts, and other things in the frozen northern winter motif! Think wintery! *And don't forget to dress up the OotS characters!

And, of course, there is going to be a First through Third place of the following:

Best Arctic Avatar
Best Arctic-Themed Group (>1 Being = Group)
Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character
Best Arctic-Themed OotS Group

You'll all be vying for the Best Overall award.

And, of course, the Roland’s Choice Award will go to the avatarist's creation that most appeals to my madcap and unpredictible sensibilities.

Every entry must include a bolded introduction as to what category you are trying to enter in.

For example:
Best Arctic Figure
Snowman
(Imagine there's an image here. :smallwink: )

Only the avatarist who created the avatar may submit it.
However, you may submit old creations as long as they have never been entered into an Iron Avatar Thread before. *It does not have to be something made specifically for this thread.

All entries must be completed by December 15th at Noon EST.

(Sorry for the terse post - I'm having connectivity issues. :smallredface: )

[danielf]

Best Arctic Avatar
Snow man

I will improved it when i got some time...
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/snowman2.png

Second version, i'm in a terrible doubt. Carrot nose or not nose :-\

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/snowman3.png

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Heyas, I'd love to have someone do my Bloosjnor (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26258) :smallbiggrin:

[Dispozition]

Ah phooey! Another contest that I don't really feel like doing...Ah well...If I come up with anything, I'll post it, but don't be expecting anything...

[Sneak]

Best Arctic-Themed Group

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3772/wampasmallsq9.gif (http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5436/wampaqx3.gif)

( Click for larger version. )

Just as a question, does that exactly count as a group? Because only the wampa is really arctic themed.

[B-Man]

OOoooo... I was thinking of making a lot of winter avis! If I find the time, I'll definately enter... several entries...

[The Vorpal Tribble]

HA! Love it, Sneak.

[TinSoldier]

That is cool, Sneak!

I may try something Christmas themed... (Santa and stuff, ya know. That's frozen!)

[Sneak]

Not sure if this counts, but...

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/3216/santale8.gif

[DarkLightDragon]

((Hm... seems interesting. I'll give it a go!))

[Abardam]

Best Group
Skier and Abominable Snowman
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f350/abardam/skifree.png
Well, this is probably as arctic north as I can get.

EDIT: Forgot to put the contest-entry thing.

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f350/abardam/skifree.png
Well, this is probably as arctic north as I can get.

Ski Free was a great game. I think I won only once. Either that or I missed getting eaten. I have never done what I thought "counted as winning" again. Can you ever win that game?


And I see Sneak's trying to enrage a Wampa up there:smalltongue:

[Gengy]

Hmmmmmmmm... cold weather avatars, huh? Well, gotta love Sneaks already, and heck yeah, Ski Free rocked...

I'll probably do something sometime. Just haven't figured out what yet.

[Bryn]

/me waves.

I'll be participating :smallbiggrin:.

Lets see... hmm... ice... snow...

PLACEHOLDER

[DarkLightDragon]

((I have a Christmas avatar request in the request thread... maybe someone could do that and enter :smallwink:

EDIT: Ski was a great game, although it's been YEARS since i've seen or played it. I think I won a couple of times... and I also remember dogs coming onto the slope to drop a dump...))

[Sneak]

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4614/sabineqv1.gif

[danielf]

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character
Santa "Belkar" Claus
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/belkarnoel.png

[Sneak]

Heyas, I'd love to have someone do my Bloosjnor (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26258) :smallbiggrin:

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5808/bloosnjornv3.gif

VT's Bloosjnor.

[DArKandEViL]

Cool. I think I'll give it a shot

[Sneak]

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/1548/bigfootmg1.gif

Bigfoot!

[Wayril]

Best Arctic Avatar
Snow Angel
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/kmartyr/SnowAngel.gif

Best Arctic-Themed Group
Choir of Snow Angels
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/kmartyr/choirofangels.gif

I finally learned how to make custom gradients. (took me long enough)

[Sneak]

Best Arctic-Themed Group

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/801/chaingangyr5.gif

Santa's elven chain-gang helpers!

[jamroar]

Best Arctic Avatar
"Elder Thing" from "At the Mountains of Madness"
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/jamroar/elderthing.png

Would this fit the theme?

[Wayril]

Best Arctic-Themed Group

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/801/chaingangyr5.gif

Santa's elven chain-gang helpers!

lol. You have quite a few entries but this one is awesome.

[Roland St. Jude]

Best Arctic-Themed Group

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3772/wampasmallsq9.gif (http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5436/wampaqx3.gif)

( Click for larger version. )

Just as a question, does that exactly count as a group? Because only the wampa is really arctic themed.

I would say, for ease of adminsitration, > 1 being = group. So yeah, I'd call that a group. As per usual, however, when in doubt all reasonable categorizations by the entrant will be accepted. :smallsmile:

[danielf]

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Group
Santa "Belkar" Claus
Roydolph, the red-nose reindeer


http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/belkarnoelroydolph.png





horn if you like :smallbiggrin:

[Diabhan]

OOOoooOOOO....I think I shall enjoy this one...

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5808/bloosnjornv3.gif

VT's Bloosjnor.
Right on :nale:

[Simius]

Best Artic-Themed Group:
(will stretch the page)
http://img438.imageshack.us/img438/2918/eskimokj0.gifChasin' Bears

[danielf]

Best Arctic-Themed Group
Penguins

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/penguim.png

[Simius]

ah yes, of course! Penguins! I must have one of these lying around somewhere.
Here it is. I made this as a request some time ago.


Best Arctic Avatar
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9814/penguinqv9.gif
Dire Penguin

[Sneak]

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7577/icecubenz4.gif

Dire ice cube.

[Cult_of_the_Raven]

here's an arctic wolf during a light snowfall at night.
Best Arctic Avatar
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p102/kimdragon/oots/Dogsnow.gif

[danielf]

Best Arctic Avatar
Avalanche
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/avalanche.png



I'm missing some feedback :smallfrown:

[Wayril]

((I have a Christmas avatar request in the request thread... maybe someone could do that and enter :smallwink:

EDIT: Ski was a great game, although it's been YEARS since i've seen or played it. I think I won a couple of times... and I also remember dogs coming onto the slope to drop a dump...))

Ok then here's DarkLightDragon in christmas spirit

Best Arctic Avatar
DarkLightDragon
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/kmartyr/CmasDragon.gif

[jamroar]

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character
Miko as an Yuki-Onna

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/jamroar/yuki-onna.png

[Abardam]

Another entry!

Best Arctic Avatar
Bjorn Bjornsson
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f350/abardam/bjorn3.gif

[Death, your friend the Reaper]

That snow, is, so, cool; it's amazing. I tend to punctuate more when amazed.

[Simius]

Best Arctic Avatar

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7577/icecubenz4.gif

Dire ice cube.

that's awesomely awesome!

[Alarra]

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/snowman.gif
Snowman

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/rudolph.gif
Rudolph

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/elf.gif
Elf

[danielf]

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/rudolph.gif
Rudolph

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/elf.gif
Elf

Awesome work in this two. I wish i can draw like that someday :smallfrown:

[Alarra]

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/ski.gif

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/winter2.gif


Okay...not so much arctic as holiday themed...but maybe it works here anyway:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/caroler.gif

[Simius]

Best Arctic Avatar
http://img318.imageshack.us/img318/7137/moosezt9.gif
God of Moose

[Lykan]

Best Arctic Avatar
Entombed

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/ChimeraHybrid/Oots%20MM/entombed.gif

[Abardam]

That snow, is, so, cool; it's amazing. I tend to punctuate more when amazed.
I actually spent more time on the cloak than on the snow.

[Bearofbadnews]

Best Arctic Avatar
"Elder Thing" from "At the Mountains of Madness"
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/jamroar/elderthing.png


Brilliant. Brilliant. My favorite favorite Lovecraft story.

[Mr_Saturn]

Best Arctic Character:
Ice Knight
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Yitsock/iceknight.gif
meh, im lazy

[DarkLightDragon]

Another entry!

Best Arctic Avatar
Bjorn Bjornsson

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f350/abardam/bjorn3.gif
Wow. Just wow.

[Jacklu]

Best Arctic-Themed Group
Frosty the Snow- nevermind...
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c22/Jacklu/JackluwinterL.gif

Just imagine Frosty's dieing words being: Haaaapy BirthdaaaAAAAHHH!!!!!! What a world! What a Worllllglubglub*Splosh*

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Though a few of you seem to already have made use of it, thought I might give a link to the art gallery of Frostburn (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ag/20040910a&page=1).



Best Arctic Avatar
"Elder Thing" from "At the Mountains of Madness"
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f310/jamroar/elderthing.png

Would this fit the theme?http://boards1.wizards.com/images/smilies/dropjaw.gif

[Ego Slayer]

Though a few of you seem to already have made use of it, thought I might give a link to the art gallery of Frostburn (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ag/20040910a&page=1).

Hope no one yoinks what I've already planned on drawing from there.:smallwink:

[Jacklu]

http://boards1.wizards.com/images/smilies/dropjaw.gif

*looks left* *looks right* *Snip snip* *paste* *edit edit edit*
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c22/Jacklu/jawdrop.gif

hehehe

[DarkLightDragon]

Here's an entry from me! There may be more.

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS Character
Thog as the Abominable Snowman
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/66/thogvg4.png
Inspired by the leprechaun costume :smallbiggrin:

[Wayril]

http://boards1.wizards.com/images/smilies/dropjaw.gif

Best entry so far:smallbiggrin:

[DarkLightDragon]

Here's another one before I go to sleep. More tomorrow!

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS Character
Lord Shojo, Ruler of Azure Igloo
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9596/shojoigloodp1.png

[Smythe]

Best Arctic Avatar

http://www.crunchytacosoftware.com/avatars/ChristmasIllithid.png

A Christmas Illithid Wizard

Probably not the best but my first attempt at an Iron Avatar submission. Hope you all like it.

-Smythe

[danielf]

Best Arctic-Themed Group
Ice Skating Elfs
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/danielfufrj/skatingelfs.png

[Mr_Saturn]

Best Arctic Character
A Penguin whose obviously lost his way:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Yitsock/penguin.gif
Oops, i didnt shrink the size yet. =o

[ElfLad]

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS Character
Vaarsuvius as a toy-making elf

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g144/AngryBalrog/toys.gif

[Lykan]

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS Character
Vaarsuvius as a toy-making elf

*snip*

Nice. :amused:

[DarkLightDragon]

I just came up with an idea that I find really funny... off to do it!

EDIT: One more character to do... It's going to be a pain to do him OOTS-style!

EDIT 2: Nearly there. This is easier then I thought.

EDIT 3: Changed my mind. This is a BIG pain, but still fun to work on.

EDIT 4: FINALLY!

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS Group
They somehow ended up in Northrend...
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8979/xykonandredcloak2gm5.png

Best Arctic Avatar
Lich King (Warcraft 3)
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3213/lichking2ln8.png

[Daedrous Avari]

Hooray! Arthas/Lich King!

[Lykan]

I'm not sure this is allowed, but I'll enter it anyway:

Best Arctic Themed Avatar
The Hall of Frozen Fire

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/ChimeraHybrid/My%20avis/HallofFrozenFire.png

[Roland St. Jude]

Only a few days left to get your frozen avatars in!

[Myatar_Panwar]

How long do we have? And it can just be anything relating to the cold correct?

[Roland St. Jude]

How long do we have? And it can just be anything relating to the cold correct?


Until Dec. 15 at Noon Eastern Standard Time (US). And, essentially, yes - anything cold related.

[DarkLightDragon]

I'm tired, should be in bed, and this entry sucks, but here it is:

Best Arctic-Themed OOTS group
V casts Cone of Cold
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1597/coneofcoldxh1.png

[Ravyn]

And behold, my first ever attempt at this contest. May not be one of your beasties, VT, but this one's for you! ...though I wish the scanner'd done a better job.

Best Arctic-Themed Group
Wolf and Rider, Snow and Spider
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/Ravyn_gawi/IA%20entries/WolfriderBattleColor.jpg

Pardon an image newb, but how do I get this thing to quit resizing and stay in the window?

[danielf]

if you don't know what avatar you will do, i suggest this three games:
http://www.abandonia.com/games/en/717/GamesWinterEdition.htm
http://www.abandonia.com/games/en/770/WinterOlympicsLillehammer94.htm
http://www.abandonia.com/games/en/78/WinterChallenge.htm

A lot of ideas... :D

[DarkLightDragon]

((Dang... should've saved the Lich King for a videogame-themed contest, but it's a bit late for that now :smallannoyed: ))

[danielf]

((Dang... should've saved the Lich King for a videogame-themed contest, but it's a bit late for that now :smallannoyed: ))

A Mario OotS avatar will be awesome hehehe

[Lykan]

Best Arctic Themed Avatar
Snowwolf Psion

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i311/ChimeraHybrid/My%20avis/th_Lykansnowman.gif

[Oblivion]

Wish I could have done more (wanted to do both Ice Climbers with Haley...) but real life has caught up on me... again. :smallfrown:

So anyway, here is my entry:

Best Arctic Avatar - Ice Climber


http://www.geocities.com/oblivion017/GiantITP/Artic/IceClimb.gif

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character - Elan as Ice Climber


http://www.geocities.com/oblivion017/GiantITP/Artic/IceClimb_Elan.gif

Hope you like 'em! :smallbiggrin:
______________________

Edit :

A Mario OotS avatar will be awesome hehehe

Been there... done that! :smalltongue:


http://www.geocities.com/oblivion017/GiantITP/Nintendo/Mario.gif

[Wayril]

Best Arctic Avatar
Frostrager
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/kmartyr/Frostrager.gif

[Diabhan]

Too bad I didn't have enough time for this one...

[danielf]

Been there... done that! :smalltongue:



http://www.geocities.com/oblivion017/GiantITP/Nintendo/Mario.gif


Awesome avatar http://emoticons4u.com/cool/653.gif



Too bad I didn't have enough time for this one...

I'm sad with that Diabhan :smallfrown:
Your avatars rules, the unicorn from the last contest was awesome too.

[Roland St. Jude]

This contest is now CLOSED! (Expect winners to be announced sometime before the next contest closes - Jan. 14 at Noon EST.)

[Francois_C3PO]

Ok, I'm too late it seems. :smallsigh:

However, even if it's not in the contest, let me introduce :

Best Arctic Avatar
The iceberg that sank the Titanic, finally caught by the police

http://www.la-vouivre.com/golem/iceberg.jpg

Next time I'll be on time

[DarkLightDragon]

Ok, I'm too late it seems. :smallsigh:

However, even if it's not in the contest, let me introduce :

Best Arctic Avatar
The iceberg that sank the Titanic, finally caught by the police

http://www.la-vouivre.com/golem/iceberg.jpg

Next time I'll be on time That's awesome! :smallbiggrin: :smallbiggrin: :smallbiggrin: :smallbiggrin:

[TinSoldier]

Even though it was over the deadline by 24 minutes, I vote for adding the iceberg to the legitimate entries.

[Mr_Saturn]

My vote too, i think its funny. =)

[Roland St. Jude]

Even though it was over the deadline by 24 minutes, I vote for adding the iceberg to the legitimate entries.


My vote too, i think its funny. =)

The contest closes when the contest is scheduled to close (as stated in the first post) not when I announce "closed", so technically it's three hours and twenty-three minutes late. :smallamused: Not that that is going to change anyone's opinion, I'd wager. :smalltongue:

[Mr_Saturn]

oops, its EST not PST, so its actually even later than we thought. Whatever, he has another chance with our new contest, double length too. No excuses to be late now. :cool:

[danielf]

i say let the STICKTANIC executioner participate :)

[Francois_C3PO]

The contest closes when the contest is scheduled to close (as stated in the first post) not when I announce "closed", so technically it's three hours and twenty-three minutes late. :smallamused: Not that that is going to change anyone's opinion, I'd wager. :smalltongue:

The difficulty of living far away from EST land :smallwink:
I'm not asking for any favor and I'm very happy to see that my iceberg idea is liked.

So I'll try not ot be late for the next contest.

[Roland St. Jude]

The difficulty of living far away from EST land :smallwink:
I'm not asking for any favor and I'm very happy to see that my iceberg idea is liked.

So I'll try not ot be late for the next contest.

Fantastic! For the record, I like it, too. It's the kind of nicely drawn and clever idea that seems to do well in IA, so good luck next time!

[Oblivion]

*bump* :smallredface:

[danielf]

sorry, i think you are in wrong thread, this isn't bumpty bump

[Roland St. Jude]

And now, the long-awaited results... (Trophies forthcoming in the next day or so!)

Best Arctic Avatar
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g8587.png
1. "Elder Thing" from "At the Mountains of Madness" by Jamroar
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g8568.png
2. Rudolph by Alarra
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g8606.png
3. Dire Icecube by Sneak

Best Arctic-Themed Group
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g4236.png
1. Sneak and Wampa by Sneak
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g4115.png
2. Santa's elven chain-gang helpers by Sneak
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g4356.png
3. Frosty the Snow-nevermind... by Jacklu

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Character
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3539.png
1. Vaarsuvius as a toy-making elf by ElfLad
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3865.png
2. Miko as an Yuki-Onna by Jamroar
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3359.png
3. Elan as Ice Climber by Oblivion

Best Arctic-Themed OotS Group
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g6314.png
1. Santa "Belkar" Claus and Roydolph, the red-nose reindeer by danielf
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g5958.png
2. They somehow ended up in Northrend... by DarkLightDragon
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g7549.png
3. V casts Cone of Cold by DarkLightDragon

Best Overall (Usually, there's just one, but this time there are three!)
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3080.png
1. "Elder Thing" from "At the Mountains of Madness" by Jamroar
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3156.png
2. Sneak and Wampa by Sneak
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g3232.png
3. Rudolph by Alarra

Roland's Choice
I really liked Bjorn Bjornsson by Abardam (nice animation) and Wayril's Choir of Snow Angels (nice lighting, plus puns are nice) and DarkLightDragon's Thog as Abominable Snowman (cute). But the Roland's Choice Award has to go to Alarra for her winter Alarra.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/Darkcorax/IA%20Trophies/g8866.png

[danielf]

Wow, congrats everyone.

[Lykan]

... *twitch*

[DarkLightDragon]

I'm happy to get an award, but congratulations to everyone else as well! I enjoyed just making the pictures :smallbiggrin:

I wasn't expecting the Cone of Cold one to do terribly well though.

[Roland St. Jude]

Now with Trophy goodness! (Thanks Dark Corax!)

[Dispozition]

... *twitch*

*pats on back*

It's ok mate...You'll live.

[Oblivion]

Woot! :smallsmile:

Congrats everyone!

[Sliver_Slave]

Great contest.