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Gorbash Kazdar
2005-12-01, 09:47 PM
Please post a link to your entry in this thread, but only when your entry is complete. Please do not make any other posts to this thread.


Fall/Winter NPC Portrait Contest

For this contest the participants are going to not only design an NPC, they’re going to create a portrait of that NPC as well. What style of art used is up to each contestant, as is the kind of character. There are separate awards for both art and design, as well as a few general awards. Check out the rules below, and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Specific Rules:
1) Each NPC must include some element that gives them an Autumn or Winter theme. Exactly what that element is, you get to decide, but it should be obvious to anyone reading the entry.

2) Please restrict yourself to OGL elements, particularly the SRD, as much as possible.

3) NPCs should be between Effective Character Level (ECL) 1 and Effective Character Level (ECL) 20.

4) Each entry should include an introduction (flavor text), character biography and description, statistics block, and, of course, the portrait. Please italicize flavor text.

5) Statistics blocks should follow Wizards of the Coasts standard format; a template is supplied below. You can find examples of NPCs presented in this template here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20051130a) and elsewhere on WotC’s D&D site.



<NAME> (CR X)
<Race Class Level>
<Alignment Size Type>
Init +X
Senses <list any & all senses - ie, low-light vision, blindsense, darkvision, etc; include ranges when applicable>, Listen +X, Spot +X
Aura <list aura types>
Languages <list all languages known, plus any other communication modes>
[hr]
AC X, Touch X, Flat-footed X
hp X (X HD)
Immune <list any immunities>
Resist <list any resistances - ie, acid 20, or special bonuses to saves>
SR X
DR X/<type to overcome>
Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +X
Weakness <list any special weaknesses - like light sensitivity>
[hr]
Speed X ft. (X squares) <list all movement types creature has>
Melee <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>) or
Ranged <weapon> +X (<dmg>/<crit>)
<list by full attack - if creature has very divergent attack modifier - ie, TWF - or multiple attack forms, list attack modes seperately>
Space Xft. <omit for creatures that take up only a 5ft. square>
Reach Xft. <omit for creatures that take have only a 5ft. reach>
Base Atk +X; Grp +X <grapple>
Attack Options <special abilities to modify normal attack numbers, like Favored Enemy, Power Attack, smite abilities, trip, etc. if the attack option requires unusual modifiers - like Bull Rush - list them in parantheses afterwards>
Special Actions <special attacks the creature can make in place of its normal attack routine>
Combat Gear <items the creature can use during combat - potions, wands, scrolls>
Spells/Powers Known CL X, PP X, <list spells/powers from highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell, or PP cost/cost to improve> <list only for sorcerers or psionic casters>
Spells Prepared CL X, <list spells highest level to lowest; put spell level before each section of list - Xth:; include pertinent saves/attack mods in parantheses after spell; mark Domain spells with a D> <list only for casters that prepare spells>
Deity <deity's name>; Domains <list domains>
Spell-Like/Power-Like Abilities <list abilities, CL for ability, attack mods, saves>
[hr]
Abilities Srt X, Dex X, Con X, Int X, Wis X, Cha X
Special Qualities <any abilities not yet listed; usually class abilities or abilities not directly relevant to combat>
Feats <list all feats, including those already mentioned; mark bonus feats with a B>
Skills <list all skills creature has ranks in, and those racial, synergy, or other modifiers apply to as well; do not list Listen and Spot again>
Possessions combat gear plus <anything not already listed>
Spellbook spells prepared plus <the list of spells in the creature's spellbook>
<explain any unusual special abilities or unusual modifiers at this point; ideally, star the affected stat and then explain here. Common example would be if a creature gets a major bonus to a skill under certain conditions>

A few notes: Omit any section that doesn't apply to the NPC/creature (eg. Spells Prepared, SR, and Special Qualities for your average human fighter). Don't list anything twice unless it says otherwise - you don't need to list "masterwork longsword" in Possessions if it's already mentioned in the attack section. Feats are an exception. If an ability simply modifies some other stat - eg. increases speed, makes a skill a class skill, or gives a bonus to something at all times, don't include it under SQ - its affects are already factored in.

6) Each new entry should have a thread started on the contests board with [PORTRAIT] at the start of the title.

7)The contest starts as soon as this thread is posted, December 1st, And entries will be locked and final on January 4th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (5:00 PM UTC/GMT.) (EDIT: This time has been modified.)

8) Follow all the guidelines in the contest guide (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11247707 71).

9) Have fun! And be creative!

Categories
Art
Best Realistic/Comic Art
Best Anime/Manga Art
Best Stick Figure Art
Best Computer Rendered Art
Best Other Art
Best Interpretation of the Character[/list]
NPC Design
Best Ally
Best Adversary
Best Character Bio
Best Low Level Character (ECL 1-5)
Best Low-Mid Level Character (ECL 6-10
Best High-Mid Level Character (ECL 11-15
Best High Level Character (ECL 16-20)
General
Funniest Character
Best Overall
Gorby’s Seal of Approval[/list]

Wukei
2005-12-02, 12:41 PM
Avanaco "Avi" Istas (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11334975 39) is complete unless someone gives me a suggestion. Only little changes will be made, otherwise.

heretic
2005-12-02, 09:10 PM
Ashadur the Red (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335676 91;start=0#1) is done as well. I will edit spelling and grammar mistakes I undoubtedly made during the freaking novel I wrote for his Bio. ;D

DarkMonkey
2005-12-03, 04:38 AM
Harsheck Icefingers (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335990 41;start=0#0) is ready to go! ;D

Ilover_Juventad
2005-12-03, 10:47 AM
My NPC, Ulrich the Bitter (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11336209 51;start=0#0),though there may be still corrections to be made, is as of yet ready for qualification.



-IJ

LeifVignirsson
2005-12-03, 09:20 PM
Grand Vizier Grundakar Riscavolan (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335095 33) is ready to go as well, excuse my grumpiness from my last post on there... It was a LONG day that day...

Sucros
2005-12-06, 07:21 PM
Twilight (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335156 94) is up, now with my awesome art.

On the bright side, I think I'm the only one in the running for the "other" art category.

Oh, and Twilight is ECL 19.

Ragnarok
2005-12-09, 07:03 PM
Malager Grimvale (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335722 76;start=0#1)

That's it, unless I get some suggestions. And I'll take an award for that art anywhere people think it goes - CG, other, I'll even take manga or realistic or stick figure, if people think it's the best.

CR 15

MisterRaziel
2005-12-11, 10:58 AM
Aldus Peake, were-wendigo (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11343052 49;start=0#0) is finished pending any comments/qualms/concerns with the build.

Also the art is... how you say... not so good. Deal with it.

eldersphinx
2005-12-16, 09:44 PM
Auberrzaan, Kryst Wizard (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11347836 67) has been posted. The server hosting my submission's pic seems to be having problems ATM; if it persists, I'll try to rehost on a different server.

Vaynor
2005-12-17, 12:37 AM
Here's Atar Hrívë, awesome snow guy, who you can find right here (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11341902 19), and the bestest portait in the universe, which is right here (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/Vaynor/snowguy.jpg).

palcosmo
2005-12-23, 04:05 PM
Here's my entry: Qoppa-en-san, ettin bard (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11353630 65). He should be totally done, unless I made some big mistake(s). :)

Doklahar
2005-12-23, 04:43 PM
Druzar Stalek (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11349388 98;start=0#0) is done, so long as nobody points out any mistakes. Will edit later if I find any spelling and/or grammer mistakes.

adanedhel9
2005-12-30, 12:10 AM
Father Arba (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335560 77) is done, except for minor edits.

PandaGaki
2005-12-30, 08:25 AM
Dawn Van'Wynteer (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11357815 78) is done, image and all, maybe minor spelling edits

The Glyphstone
2005-12-30, 10:43 AM
Never fear, Saint Kalauz, the Icy Avenger (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335502 96) is here!

Awards he will win is eligible for

Art Awards:
-Not sure...I drew it with Macromedia Freehand, does that make it Computer Rendered? If not, Other Art.
-Best Interpretation of the Character

NPC Design:
Best Ally (for good parties)
Best Adversary (for evil parties, seem to be quite the rage on these boards)
Best Character Bio
Best High Level Character (ECl 16-20)

General:
-Best Overall
-Funniest
(and of course Gorby's Seal of Approval, but you can't vote on that).

Vote for me in every category, I command you.

Gefangnis
2006-01-01, 10:44 PM
Malketh the Slave (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11345873 42;start=0#0) is ready. I'm new to this, but it seems that we're allowed to make adjustments afterwards if people comment with suggestions? If not, then I'd rather not submit it until I'm absolutely sure it's done.

Everyman
2006-01-01, 11:40 PM
Donovan Silverwind (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11335569 22), the ghostly bard, is ready to show the world what he's got.

Potential Awards

Art
Best Realistic/Comic Art
Best Computer Rendered Art (Done completely in Photoshop...painting, sketching, the whole deal)
Best Interpretation of the Character

NPC Design
Best Ally (if in a Good party)
Best Adversary (if warding off bandits or Evil characters)
Best Character Bio
Best High-Mid Level Character (CR 11-15)

General
Best Overall
Gorby’s Seal of Approval (Well, this is Comrade Gorby's decision, but I can hope... ;))

Turin
2006-01-02, 09:41 PM
Mîm the Clan-less (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11362518 35)

Hey everyone. It seems like I finished my entry just in time. Presenting Mîm, the dwarven werewolf druid.

Eligible categories:

Art
Best Realistic/Comic Art
Best Computer Rendered Art
Best Interpretation of the Character

NPC Design
Best Ally
Best Adversary
Best Character Bio
Best Low-Mid Level Character (ECL 6-10

General
Funniest Character
Best Overall
Gorby’s Seal of Approval

Thanks in advance to everyone who participated. Many of the entries I have already looked at are very good.

Good luck to all entrants,
Túrin

Skyserpent
2006-01-02, 11:55 PM
KOBUN THE SCALEBREAKER (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11357790 57)

Hobgoblin Monk is ready!

Concievably open for:

ART
# Best Realistic/Comic Art
# Best Anime/Manga Art

INTERPRETATION
# Best Ally (He's neutral... he can be this)
# Best Adversary (OR this...)
# Best Character Bio
# Best High-Mid Level Character (ECL 11-15)

GENERAL
# Best Overall
# Gorby’s Seal of Approval

Phasm
2006-01-03, 03:08 AM
The Snow Queen (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11346279 04;start=0#0), half-frost giant enchantress/archmage, is finished and ready to kick some butt!

Awards she's eligible for:

-Best Other Art
-Best Interpretation of the Character

-Best Ally (for evil PCs)
-Best Adversary (for good PCs)
-Best Character Bio
-Best High-Level Character (ECL 16-20)

-Best Overall
-Gorby's Seal of Approval


Finished just in time! I might tweak the bio a bit if I have time later on, but otherwise she's done.

Picasso007
2006-01-04, 10:38 AM
At long last, Grandmother Winter (http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Contests;action=display;num=11341839 06) is finished. And now I'm going to bed...