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**Solace** · 2011-05-19, 13:26

Some announcements for everyone.

First, I'm going to loosen the restrictions on size for entries significantly. Here's the new numbers:

Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 500 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall.
Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes.
Vertical Signatures are now allowed. Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 140 pixels wide and 350 pixels tall.

These limits are only for the contest. If you choose to use your entry as a standard signature, you are expected to stick to the forum rules.

Second, we're resetting the theme cycle. Any theme we've already done is now open for reuse. In addition to this, a number of people have commented on themes and what they like/do not like about them. I'm open to suggestions for improving that.

That's it for now. I'll be announcing more stuff in the near future.

Riker · 2011-05-20, 09:17

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Originally Posted by Solace

Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes.

Yay for animations!

Frailty · 2011-05-20, 09:34

That's an awesome update Solace

now the competition will get better! *headspins*

White Manju Bun · 2011-05-20, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solace

Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes.

Aww one thing I liked about the limits was seeing how people were able to pull off simply amazing sigs in that frame of bytes, espc animated ones. though I see how a lot of animated sig makers probably are very happy with this. *looks up at Riker*

Vertical sigs I like, Im all for that as well as the bigger height and width.

Quote:

These limits are only for the contest. If you choose to use your entry as a standard signature, you are expected to stick to the forum rules.

THIS!

ganbaru · 2011-05-20, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riker

Yay for animations!

I was expecting this reaction

This new limit will be a help for animators and transparency user.

Mr. Wang · 2011-05-20, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Riker

Yay for animations!

I'm going to quite possibly get screwed by this now.

It was hard enough to compete with your guy's caliber, let alone the number of animated sigs quite likely to be rising exponentially...

ganbaru · 2011-05-20, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wang

I'm going to quite possibly get screwed by this now.

It was hard enough to compete with your guy's caliber, let alone the number of animated sigs quite likely to be rising exponentially...

Yes but the static signature will be able to be done with more quality.

PreSage · 2011-05-20, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solace

Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes.
Vertical Signatures are now allowed. Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 140 pixels wide and 350 pixels tall.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riker

Yay for animations!

I second Riker's excitement!

This opens up a lot for animators, and hopefully will attract more of the endangered species.

Vertical sig sounds really interesting. I haven't tried that style before, so I'm looking forward to it.

@Mr. Wang: Don't feel that way. SOTM, albeit is a contest, should also be considered as a good way to improve yourself. All comments are (should be) given in good faith and good intentions.

Larthak · 2011-05-20, 11:51

Aw hell, transparent PNGs are finally possible...vertical sigs I welcome as well. I guess joining from time to time again wouldn't be so bad.

Endrance · 2011-05-21, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riker

Yay for animations!

I agree filesize always was such a issue

Hooves · 2011-05-21, 00:17

This is defiantly going to make the next SOTM very interesting with everyone experimenting with the new possibilities that they have been granted

Good luck everyone

Kana Futayo · 2011-05-22, 10:33

I guess I'll keep in mind with the new limitations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riker

Yay for animations!

banzai!

Mr.Raw · 2011-05-23, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solace

Some announcements for everyone.

First, I'm going to loosen the restrictions on size for entries significantly. Here's the new numbers:

Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 500 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall.
Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes.
Vertical Signatures are now allowed. Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 140 pixels wide and 350 pixels tall.

These limits are only for the contest. If you choose to use your entry as a standard signature, you are expected to stick to the forum rules.

Second, we're resetting the theme cycle. Any theme we've already done is now open for reuse. In addition to this, a number of people have commented on themes and what they like/do not like about them. I'm open to suggestions for improving that.

That's it for now. I'll be announcing more stuff in the near future.

Oh woah..I love you man! I might actually participate for the first time...the restrictions were holding me back and MAN I just can't wait to experiment with vertical (animated

) signatures

Yes, I have been a lurker for far too long...

xl_Legit_lx · 2011-06-16, 06:48

What is the possibility of sig battles? Sorry if this post is out of place, but this forum is so big and there is so much stuff to read, and I didn't want to get yelled at for making an entirely new thread. lol

Sig Battles:
(Collaboration vs Collaboration)
(One vs. One)
Theme: Chosen by Challenger (or negotiated)
Time-Line: Negotiated (usually 5-7 days)

Winner is decided by votes from members. Poll is usually up for (24-48 hours) after both sigs are posted.

Star-Wing · 2011-06-17, 01:16

^
That seems interesting

Hooves · 2011-06-17, 07:33

I agree with Star-Wing there, certainly an interesting idea and one on one battles are always interesting to view

ganbaru · 2011-06-28, 22:02

Will we start again the SOTM this month or will we wait another month ?

KiNA · 2011-06-29, 02:42

Double the filesize ? @_@

So, when do we start playing?

hi guys ^^/ Out of retirement.. but dont know how long. Dont think anyone missed me, but oh well

Plenty of episodes to catch up too.

felix · 2011-06-30, 06:19

Welcome back KiNA. ;D

Rennir · 2011-06-30, 23:54

I think we should have a thread for suggestions for theme ideas. That's what I see GFX forums doing and it seems to work well. As for the actual selection process, either the mods can decide or we can let participants C/D a theme suggestion and set the required number of confirmations for a theme idea to be approved at 10 (arbitrary number). I know that picking the theme has been the reward for winning an SOTM, but maybe we should make it something else? A custom user title or some rep points are viable alternatives. That way people don't lose the motivation to participate.

2011-05-19, 13:26	Link #361
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	Some announcements for everyone. First, I'm going to loosen the restrictions on size for entries significantly. Here's the new numbers: Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 500 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall. Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 100,000 bytes. Vertical Signatures are now allowed. Entries cannot exceed a maximum of 140 pixels wide and 350 pixels tall. These limits are only for the contest. If you choose to use your entry as a standard signature, you are expected to stick to the forum rules. Second, we're resetting the theme cycle. Any theme we've already done is now open for reuse. In addition to this, a number of people have commented on themes and what they like/do not like about them. I'm open to suggestions for improving that. That's it for now. I'll be announcing more stuff in the near future. __________________

2011-05-20, 09:34	Link #363
Frailty Constellation Graphic Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pearl of the Orient Seas Age: 31	That's an awesome update Solace now the competition will get better! headspins __________________

2011-05-20, 11:51	Link #369
Larthak ♪ ~ ♫ Artist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Europe Age: 35	Aw hell, transparent PNGs are finally possible...vertical sigs I welcome as well. I guess joining from time to time again wouldn't be so bad. __________________

2011-06-17, 01:16	Link #375
Star-Wing Covered in Darkness Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missing~	^ That seems interesting __________________

2011-06-28, 22:02	Link #377
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Will we start again the SOTM this month or will we wait another month ? __________________

2011-06-16, 06:48	Link #374
xl_Legit_lx Destruction by Carnage Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC Age: 31	What is the possibility of sig battles? Sorry if this post is out of place, but this forum is so big and there is so much stuff to read, and I didn't want to get yelled at for making an entirely new thread. lol Sig Battles: (Collaboration vs Collaboration) (One vs. One) Theme: Chosen by Challenger (or negotiated) Time-Line: Negotiated (usually 5-7 days) Winner is decided by votes from members. Poll is usually up for (24-48 hours) after both sigs are posted.

2011-06-30, 06:19	Link #379
felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	Welcome back KiNA. ;D __________________

2011-06-30, 23:54	Link #380
Rennir Quietly Lurking Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beneath the prodigious sky...	I think we should have a thread for suggestions for theme ideas. That's what I see GFX forums doing and it seems to work well. As for the actual selection process, either the mods can decide or we can let participants C/D a theme suggestion and set the required number of confirmations for a theme idea to be approved at 10 (arbitrary number). I know that picking the theme has been the reward for winning an SOTM, but maybe we should make it something else? A custom user title or some rep points are viable alternatives. That way people don't lose the motivation to participate. __________________ Gallery \| Anime List \| Manga List Last edited by Rennir; 2011-07-01 at 14:35.