congrats to Ult for making runner up in the last comp! this comp's theme is [b]Smash Bros.[/b] your assignment is the following: [list][*]Make at least one existing Smash character (you can use any of the smash palettes) [*]Make at least one character that has not been in any Smash game (and at least one alternate palette) [*]Have at least 2 animations for each character.[/list] since this may be a lot to swallow for some, I'll grant an extra week so you have more than enough time to work with these sprites. that means you have until [b]August 12th![/b] good luck!

Hmmm... I'll be honest, I have no qualms with the rules, but I have a feeling that the whole 2 animations for 2 characters will receive some backlash. This is mainly based on my observations of past comps where asking for multiple animations was met with lots of complaining and a lack of overall activity. I'd say 1 animation per character would be a safer bet, but thats just my call, either way I am interested in entering this comp, but only if I can find the time.

[quote="Chay-O"]Hmmm... I'll be honest, I have no qualms with the rules, but I have a feeling that the whole 2 animations for 2 characters will receive some backlash. This is mainly based on my observations of past comps where asking for multiple animations was met with lots of complaining and a lack of overall activity. I'd say 1 animation per character would be a safer bet, but thats just my call, either way I am interested in entering this comp, but only if I can find the time.[/quote] hm. I feel like if I shorten it to 1 animation, there'll be a lot of walk cycles. and since it's Smash themed, there's a wide variety of animations to choose from, so many special attacks, so many unique animations. I really want to see people get down and dirty and make some unique animtions. I gave an extra week to compensate for this, so I dunno. I might drop it down, but I'm not sure.

interesting. I'll see what I can do. Mind if we edit a custom if we already made one of a character, or should we do it straight from scratch?

[quote="UltLuigi"]interesting. I'll see what I can do. Mind if we edit a custom if we already made one of a character, or should we do it straight from scratch?[/quote] I'd do a new one just to be safe.

[quote="Mit"][quote="Chay-O"]Hmmm... I'll be honest, I have no qualms with the rules, but I have a feeling that the whole 2 animations for 2 characters will receive some backlash. This is mainly based on my observations of past comps where asking for multiple animations was met with lots of complaining and a lack of overall activity. I'd say 1 animation per character would be a safer bet, but thats just my call, either way I am interested in entering this comp, but only if I can find the time.[/quote] hm. I feel like if I shorten it to 1 animation, there'll be a lot of walk cycles. and since it's Smash themed, there's a wide variety of animations to choose from, so many special attacks, so many unique animations. I really want to see people get down and dirty and make some unique animtions. I gave an extra week to compensate for this, so I dunno. I might drop it down, but I'm not sure.[/quote] True enough, like I said, I'm just going based on past comps, but who knows, maybe the extra week will make all the difference.

[img]http://puu.sh/3PzHq.PNG[/img] Current WIP. Since it's Smash in general I'm going to try for Ness and his palette swaps, and then toss in a newcomer Kumatora. I'm spriting it in my own drawing style though because I'm more comfortable with it that way. Here's Kumatora's select icon with an alternate palette/costume, entitled "Pippi Podunk". Debating whether or not to give her a "dark" skin themed after Teddy from MOTHER, called Black Blood Valentine/Bla-Bla Babe.

Don't think I will be competing in this one, because I can't really make brawl poses at ALL.

Is "characters" limited to just playable characters? Or can we make something like Master Hand?

[quote="Im the Red Spy"]Is "characters" limited to just playable characters? Or can we make something like Master Hand?[/quote] I suppose boss characters are allowed. [ispoiler]if we're gonna get technical you [i]can[/i] play as master hand, so either way you could argue that he would count as a playable character :V[/ispoiler]

2 days past the midway point, any more entries? I gave extended time but so far we have only one incomplete entry.

well, it's been 2 weeks and we've only got one entry. Cam wins?

I think you'd be better off extending the comp. Cam's entry is kinda unfinished.

[quote="UltLuigi"]I think you'd be better off extending the comp. Cam's entry is kinda unfinished.[/quote] it was already extended to begin with. I gave 2 weeks instead of 1.

I wouldve loved to enter, but Ive been extremely busy with my outside life, perhaps next contest I can enter

This competition seemed to be asking for too much I suppose.

[quote="kremling"]This competition seemed to be asking for too much I suppose.[/quote]Looks like that and folks being busy may have been contributors to the small turnout. I reckon an extension can be done, but is anyone willing to or able to enter if this is done?

No, not really.

I could probably rework the theme. would one animation per character work better?

Maybe just having one character to sprite with one animation would be best. The multiple animation thing isn't a bad idea but I think most members don't feel comfortable spriting multiple Super Smash Bros. characters with more than one frame.