SOTM 2008 - May (Despair/Sorrow) - Entry Phase

[BearShare]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Revised sig:



C&C appreciated!



I also need some C&C for my Haku sig:

Make the bg a more darker, less contrasted purple. It's a little too bright in my opnion. Also (I know I should be the last one to say this but) try to change the font to a less blockier one.


This is just me but they both don't look every sad/depressing to me.

[CrowKenobi]

Originally Posted by BearShare

Make the bg a more darker, less contrasted purple. It's a little too bright in my opnion. Also (I know I should be the last one to say this but) try to change the font to a less blockier one.

How does this look:

[Hakuryu]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

How does this look:

Ah, there are a couple of white spots on the top in the background that are bugging me. >.<
They're tiny though...so maybe it's just me. xD

[CrowKenobi]

Originally Posted by Hakuryu

Ah, there are a couple of white spots on the top in the background that are bugging me. >.<
They're tiny though...so maybe it's just me. xD

Fixed!

[Shana]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Fixed!

Try smalling (WTF? New word? ) Gin-sama a bit

[Niar]

here an entry from me:



I didn't wanted such a strong theme to be packed in flashy gfx, hope you like this simpleness.

/edit: size fixed. like always

[Daniel E.]

Originally Posted by Niar

here an entry from me:

You need to adjust the size. Max allowed is 50,000 bytes.

[Solace]

Originally Posted by Daniel E.

I dont know, there's just something odd about her expression.

As if she were sad and were about to start laughing, or laughing and about to get sad. >_< !

Or like me not making any sense......

Originally Posted by Ledgem

Solace I'd recommend smudging the edges of the upper corners of her mouth downward, or even possibly redoing the mouth entirely. I agree with Daniel E. that she looks somewhat happy. If the mouth alone doesn't do it, altering her eyes slightly could help (adding in/modifying eyebrows is an easy way to do it). Otherwise, I like the background and the render.

It's the result of shrinking the render that gives that impression. I assure you she isn't smiling in the full size version. But, I tweaked it a little bit. I also added more blending. I wasn't really satisfied with how she blended in so I made it look more like she was blending with the dark area...something like that. I'm still not set on the text, I changed it again. But honestly, I think I'm preferring the no text version more. Here's the new versions:

No text:


Text:

[BearShare]

@Solace, I suggest smudging the black onto the girl instead of smudging the girl onto the black. If that didn't make sense, I'll try to explain again. Also erase the line over her finger.

Blargh. Something like

This:



Instead of this:

[Endrance]

hmm that example actually does make the idea seem a little more interesting....as though it brings it out a little more

[Skyfall]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Actually the first thought that sprung in to mind with this image was "Tsundere" for me. Her expression doesn't really look sorrowful, never mind desperate. (she is making a weird face though, so i guess thats up for interpretation). The blush doesn't really help either. Don't rely on the fact that "Gin is a "tragic" character and most people know it" to get the message across, the composition should speak on its own
Well thats just my take on it, i guess people might disagree

Edit:
Just wanted to share this image ... i think it fits nicely with the theme, and perhaps someone would find it useful. Or it might prove useless

[Axial]

Mm... My 3rd post after registering for 2 years.


Simple. Nothing special. Might still tweak it, if I actually have the time to do so.

It seems that there are already a few lovely entries. Makes me feel like I'm completely out of the league. Good luck everyone. I'll be watching from somewhere, as usual.

[KholdStare]

Originally Posted by Axial

Mm... My 3rd post after registering for 2 years.


Simple. Nothing special. Might still tweak it, if I actually have the time to do so.

It seems that there are already a few lovely entries. Makes me feel like I'm completely out of the league. Good luck everyone. I'll be watching from somewhere, as usual.

Don't worry, the only way to be into the league is to first be out of the league. I submitted...crap for my first two SoTM entries but I can say that I'm learning well.

Is that Kyou? Overall I like the rain and background, but since we have a theme that could be interpreted in different ways, I'm not sure if I feel the sorrow from that sig. In this case, the text can make a big difference. I think the rain is pretty obvious, so you could try for a more emotional text.

[KiNA]

Totally offtopic but KholdStare.. your current signature looks like she just experience a surprise buttseck

[KholdStare]

Lol, yeah she got a surprise buttsecks from one of those demons chasing after Mai.

EDIT: Actually, does my current sig convey despair/sorrow? Lmao.

[bigdave]

Kina + khold>> LMAO XD
She really does look like she being buttsecked over and over O.o;;

well here my entry its in its UGLY stage
thats before it transforms miraculously to an awesome sig =O

[Klashikari]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Fixed!

I think I will put more emphasis on the post I made when I chosed the theme:
Basically, the signature itself (not the character) must provide the mood and such by itself, and not by the voters knowledge.

I will agree with skyfall: suigintou hardly match the theme in this instance, it looks rather flustered or "tsundereish" than anything.

I will also remind people that relying too much on the characters won't be an advantage at all. I see many people using suigintou, as it is a well known tragic character, but that alone won't do anything to the theme at all. It is too much relative and way too dependant of knowledge etc, which is defying the purpose of mood and atmosphere required for the theme.

KiNA gin's signature is working as intended considering it doesn't rely on it, but I'm afraid to say that Deathkillz's and Crowkenobi are just too obscure and don't convey the mood at all. If the signature relies on the character backstory or explanations, it is missing the intended purpose of the contest.

[konstargirl]

@bigdave: Yours looks very cool and I can feel the sad feelings too. Nice.

[rainbow_rena]

i have a few images in which i believe fit this theme so if anyone wants just message me ^_^

[Miko Miko]

I made my entry, I hope I get some votes this time!