Iron Avatarist: Art of WAR

The Vorpal Tribble · 05-21-2010, 12:03 AM

Welcome to a new era of...
Iron Avatarist

The judges in this Iron Avatarist contest...

(Oblivion/Serpentine/Kwarkpudding/Dogmantra)
(Final lineup subject to change - If any of you want to draw instead just let me know!)

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Our theme this month is...
Art of WAR

War? HUH! What is it good for? Drawings!
Conflict and struggle, for sport or dominance, survival or blood lust, lets see it in stick form. All war is up for grabs, any era, any combatant, or a mix of both. Everybody was kung fu fighting!

Remember: All artwork must be your own. Do not take, alter, or use any of the The Giant's art. Thanks.

Categories
There will be a First through Third place award for each of the following:

Best Warrior (any avatar-sized character)
Best OotS Warrior (any avatar sized, Order of the Stick/D&D based submission)
Best Opponents (any two beings locked in combat)
Best Battle Scene (anything larger than the above)
Best Rookie Entry (if this is your first contest all your entries automatically fall under this category, along with the main category)
And, as always, the Best Overall award.

I'll also voice my opinion on which entry is the most kick-awesome in the form of a VT's Choice Award, which may be anything that tickles my fancy or was shamelessly tailored to my tastes (I approve of shamelessessness).

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

2. Every entry must include an itallic introduction as to what your entry is.

For example:
Best Opponents
Yoda versus Hitler
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3. Only the avatarist who created the avatar may submit it.

4. All entries must be posted by June 30th at Noon Eastern Standard Time.

Good luck!

Edit: Notice

Ok, been messaging a few, but for those of you who are planning to submit, a Warrior is not just an adventurer that just happens to be wielding a weapon, a monster, or someone making a face.

I didn't want to draw that line, but unless I do any drawing is being submitted as 'a warrior'. The glow of enlightenment becomes an aura of holy smiting. A kiss becomes blood sucking. A hand raised in greeting a fist raised in victory. A bratty kid scowling can kill with his gaze.

No.

If it wasn't intended originally as a warrior or engaged in combat, it doesn't become so by entering it here. Now, if you like, feel free to alter it slightly to make it so. I have absolutely no problem with that.

Hope I'm not taking too much fun out of this, but we needed parameters.

Silverraptor · 05-21-2010, 01:09 AM

Does it have to be a war in armies? Or can it be like two super-powered like people fighting and whatever?

Phase · 05-21-2010, 02:07 AM

The rules state it can be any battle between more than one person.

Although I assume a clone war is allowed as well.

licoot · 05-21-2010, 01:39 PM

just had a great ides for this

Elder Tsofu · 05-21-2010, 01:44 PM

I don't, but I think I'll try to get something done anyway.

The Vorpal Tribble · 05-21-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverraptor

Does it have to be a war in armies? Or can it be like two super-powered like people fighting and whatever?

Any kind of battle you like.

That's why we have 3 basic categories.

Single Warrior.
Duelists.
Battle (more than 2).

CoffeeIncluded · 05-21-2010, 02:16 PM

Aww, all of the Murphy's Law scenes would be spoilers...

Wait...

licoot · 05-21-2010, 03:15 PM

I'm not sure if this is OOTS style enough but...

Best Opponents
Rock'em Sock'em

GrlumpTheElder · 05-21-2010, 03:25 PM

I'm participating!

Just a quick, not-very-good one to start the ball rolling...

Edit: Oh, and sorry for the long title.

Best Warrior
If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him, but retreat - 'The Art of War', Sun Tzu (Chapter 10)

Best Opponents
The Martian versus The Thunder Child

Best Warrior
Martian Fighting Machine

(Not sure whether this one counts)

CrimsonAngel · 05-21-2010, 03:37 PM

Such an easy idea to work with!!!

Reynard · 05-21-2010, 06:07 PM

Best Opponents.
Overcompensation.

Kris on a Stick · 05-21-2010, 09:44 PM

Not quite sure if all of these count.

Best Opponents
"The Industrial (Red) Revolution!"

Best Warrior
"Oh! I'm so sorry! Was that your jugular?"

Best Warrior
Demonhunter

Szilard · 05-21-2010, 09:59 PM

Cue Belkar avatars...

Let's see what I have lying around my photobucket...

Best Warrior
He can cut through fire!

Best Warrior
Clone Trooper

I don't think I've used this one yet...
Best OotS Warrior
A tiny refreshing GOD

Edit: took out Jack Sparrow. Wasn't originally intended to be warrior like anyway.

Silverraptor · 05-21-2010, 10:08 PM

Hmmm... I think I have an idea.

happyturtle · 05-21-2010, 10:19 PM

Best Warrior
Wolf Carter of Mars

Best Warrior
Ink-Eyes

Best Warrior
Ally Capone

Cealocanth · 05-21-2010, 10:43 PM

Both of these are entries for Best Warrior and Best Rookie Entry.

Red Roman Soilder.

Indiana Jones style Native American warrior.

licoot · 05-22-2010, 06:33 AM

Best Competitors
Masters of Puppetry

Serpentine · 05-22-2010, 06:42 AM

Please put the categories and titles on every entry.
And a reminder: avoid spoilers. Some screen stretching is preferable to spoilers. If it's so big that the stretching is extreme, consider reshaping or shrinking it.
While I'm at it: don't quote images.

Emperor Ing · 05-22-2010, 08:11 AM

And...the many Warhammer 40k Avatars i've drawn over the time.

Best Warrior
Black Templar Charge

Best Warrior
Marneus Calgar

Best Warrior
Knorne Berzerker

Best Warrior
Death Company Chaplain

Best Warrior
Xeno

Best Warrior
Rand w/ Storm Bolter

Best Warrior
Tau Fire Warrior

Best Warrior
Slaaneshi Daemon Prince Cthulhu

And a few non-40k avatars

Best Warrior
E.C.U Spartan

Best Warrior
Protoss Zealot

Best Warrior
Legion

Best Warrior
Deker, Kobold Cleric of Kurtulmak

....

Did I per chance put up too many entries?

lord pringle · 05-22-2010, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Randomizer

Best Warrior
E.C.U Spartan

hey! I feel awesome now!

licoot · 05-22-2010, 09:03 AM

A quick check through my photo bucket account

Best Warrior
Pazuzu

Best Warrior
Torumekian Warrior

Best Warrior
Vincent Green

The Vorpal Tribble · 05-22-2010, 09:14 AM

Though previously made avatars are of course welcome, we encourage new entries whenever possible.

CrimsonAngel · 05-22-2010, 09:42 AM

Best Warrior
Barbarian Grog

Best Opponents
Guild Wars vs World of Warcraft

Best ??? (What would it be?)
The returning champions

Best Warrior
Guild Wars gone mad

Best Warrior
Berzerking Dragonborn

Serpentine · 05-22-2010, 09:50 AM

Best Battle Scene.

Pirates vs. Ninjas!

Zombies vs. Robots!

Pirate Ninjas vs. Zombie Robots!

Ninja Pirates vs. Robot Zombies!

Ninja Zombies vs. Robot Pirates!

etc.

The Vorpal Tribble · 05-22-2010, 09:57 AM

Two words:
Hit Girl

Err, and one more:
Tallahassee

Actually... ok, now I need to start a vs. thread.

Dogmantra · 05-22-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonAngel

Best Opponents
Guild Wars vs World of Warcraft
PICTURE!

Lies.
It should be "Don't say another word or I'll Splinter Weapon/Barrage your face."

Because few things in life are cooler than Splinter Weapon/Barrage.

CrimsonAngel · 05-22-2010, 10:22 AM

But there's onl one of her. Atleast if you use incendiary she'll have degen.

Dogmantra · 05-22-2010, 10:25 AM

Meh. Doesn't matter anyway. Everyone knows Mesmers are better at everything. Right?
RIGHT?

*hugs knees and rocks*
everyone wants an interrupt mesmer everyone wants an interrupt mesmer everyone wants an interrupt mesmer...

Oh, and VT, if you need the extra judge still, I'm still cool with doing it.

CrimsonAngel · 05-22-2010, 10:26 AM

I love my mesmer, that's why I included her in the scene with my favorite characters.

The Vorpal Tribble · 05-22-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogmantra

Oh, and VT, if you need the extra judge still, I'm still cool with doing it.

If you're sure you don't want to enter, good deal.