Troglobite
Feb 23, 2010, 11:13 PM
Recently I've been doodling and having a bit of fun drawing. So far, I'm not very good, but I think I have been improving. I'd want to keep practicing, but I often find I lose motivation and/or inspiration, so I don't know what to draw or get distracted and end up drawing nothing. So I figured that something more structured, like an art battle, would be nice.
Anyway, there have been a few art battles on JCF before, but I don't think I'm using the same rules, and not everyone may be familiar with them, so here are the basics:
1. If you are interested in participating, post here or PM me. I'd prefer more of an art duel than a full out war, so I only plan on drawing against one, or maybe two other people. I doubt this would be a problem, and it's quite possible that there will be no interest in this at all, but if by some chance twenty people want to join, I think we'd have to break it up into a tournament.
2. How the Game works: Player 1 and 2 choose/make up characters who will duke it out. They may decide on things like a setting, why they're fighting, etc. or they may just make it up as they go. Player 1 then posts a comic of his character meeting up with and/or attacking player 2's character. Player 2 then posts a reply with his character fighting back. Other forum members may vote for who they think wins the round, then the process repeats until the artists get bored, or the fight ends.
3. Other art forms are allowed. If you feel your attack can best be expressed through epic poetry, write the poem and post it here. If you think interpretive dance will be your best shot, go ahead and record a video of yourself dancing.
4. Be on time. After your opponent posts an attack, you have seven days to post a counter-attack. Of course, if you can't make the deadline, it's better late than never. But from looking at old art battles on JCF, it appears many of them died very quickly because someone couldn't find to to draw anything. Also, it can be a bit boring if you have to wait a very long time between posts. Keep this in mind if you decide you want to join the art battle, and don't sign up if your schedule won't allow it.
5. I'm a lousy artist. Please don't expect any masterpieces. That said, I'm trying to improve, and I'd greatly appreciate any usable criticisms. I can't speak for my opponent though, and if s/he doesn't want criticisms, don't give them.
Here are a few potential characters I'm considering. If my opponent really wants me to use one, I'll be happy to oblige, but I'll also decide on my own if not.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/bird_small.png
This guy's actually pretty poorly developed as a character. I haven't even thought up a name yet. I guess he's somewhat based off a horned owl, with the ear looking feathers. He can do melee, and I could give him a light sword or dagger, although he's primarily a wizard of some sort.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/evilcharacter_small.png
This guy is his arch enemy. He's wearing the skull, it's not actually his head. He also has some magic, but he's much more likely to just hack enemies up with a sword.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/ivan_small.png
I used this character for another art battle, so I'm probably most familiar drawing him. I named him Ivan, and he's much more suited to a modern battle, seeing as he has a pistol, several grenades, and an axe, instead of the more medieval style.
Anyway, there have been a few art battles on JCF before, but I don't think I'm using the same rules, and not everyone may be familiar with them, so here are the basics:
1. If you are interested in participating, post here or PM me. I'd prefer more of an art duel than a full out war, so I only plan on drawing against one, or maybe two other people. I doubt this would be a problem, and it's quite possible that there will be no interest in this at all, but if by some chance twenty people want to join, I think we'd have to break it up into a tournament.
2. How the Game works: Player 1 and 2 choose/make up characters who will duke it out. They may decide on things like a setting, why they're fighting, etc. or they may just make it up as they go. Player 1 then posts a comic of his character meeting up with and/or attacking player 2's character. Player 2 then posts a reply with his character fighting back. Other forum members may vote for who they think wins the round, then the process repeats until the artists get bored, or the fight ends.
3. Other art forms are allowed. If you feel your attack can best be expressed through epic poetry, write the poem and post it here. If you think interpretive dance will be your best shot, go ahead and record a video of yourself dancing.
4. Be on time. After your opponent posts an attack, you have seven days to post a counter-attack. Of course, if you can't make the deadline, it's better late than never. But from looking at old art battles on JCF, it appears many of them died very quickly because someone couldn't find to to draw anything. Also, it can be a bit boring if you have to wait a very long time between posts. Keep this in mind if you decide you want to join the art battle, and don't sign up if your schedule won't allow it.
5. I'm a lousy artist. Please don't expect any masterpieces. That said, I'm trying to improve, and I'd greatly appreciate any usable criticisms. I can't speak for my opponent though, and if s/he doesn't want criticisms, don't give them.
Here are a few potential characters I'm considering. If my opponent really wants me to use one, I'll be happy to oblige, but I'll also decide on my own if not.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/bird_small.png
This guy's actually pretty poorly developed as a character. I haven't even thought up a name yet. I guess he's somewhat based off a horned owl, with the ear looking feathers. He can do melee, and I could give him a light sword or dagger, although he's primarily a wizard of some sort.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/evilcharacter_small.png
This guy is his arch enemy. He's wearing the skull, it's not actually his head. He also has some magic, but he's much more likely to just hack enemies up with a sword.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/troglobite/JazzDarkForest/ivan_small.png
I used this character for another art battle, so I'm probably most familiar drawing him. I named him Ivan, and he's much more suited to a modern battle, seeing as he has a pistol, several grenades, and an axe, instead of the more medieval style.