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#1 Secret Igshar

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:30 AM

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#005 - Mark Masters

Spritesmith?
Create a set of sprites and enter it here for a chance to see your sprites appear within the Inferno itself as a Mark for everyone who plays to challenge! Other prizes include a delicious :gil: prize along with a special Spritesmith Trophy that will forever immortalize you among the masses as a God among Mortals.

Rules?
The most important rule is that the sprite must have been created by YOU. If you steal a sprite from anywhere else, you will be automatically disqualified with a possibility of being reprimanded for plagiarism. You can recolor an existing sprite found elsewhere, but you MUST include a link to the original sprite with your submission. If we discover you did not link to the sprite you colored/edited, you may be disqualified.

What do I sprite?
Firstly, you must create an enemy sprite. This enemy can be monster, heartless, hume, goblin, or what have you. It must be primarily created BY YOU. That is, if you use a sprite found elsewhere as a base, your sprite must end up looking distinctly unique from the sprite you found either through serious modifications to shapes or an incredibly original coloring job. The easiest way to be original is to create the sprite from scratch, but I completely understand that that is quite the considerable undertaking. If you use an image for reference, tracing, or what have you, please link it along with your submission. Your Mark MAY be a tag team (two enemies, rather than one), but I would strongly suggest making it no more than two.

In addition to the monster sprite, you must create at minimum one (at most three) unique Spell sprite(s) to go along with it. The spell sprites must conform to existing standards. I will create an image if people want it holding all of the outer edges that I use when creating my spell sprites, transparent for ease of use. If your spell sprite does not conform to these standards, your submission will NOT be considered in the final judging, regardless how impressive your enemy sprite is. This part is vital to the creation of your Mark. If you create a tag team, EACH member of the team must have at minimum one unique spell.


IN ADDITION to creating these two sprites, I am requesting a minimum of five sentences describing the Mark. Where would it be found (MUST be an existing Inferno area, CAN require NEW areas within one of those places), what it has been doing which caused it to be put up as a Mark, as well as a brief description of its battle tactics. All of this is very important to make this Mark what YOU want for it. Any of this information which is left out will potentially put your entry behind others who DO include it. You should also suggest here possible weapons the Mark(s) should use, along with their full spell list(s) in addition to the unique spell(s).

What exactly is a Mark?
A Mark is a superboss, essentially, in the Inferno. It is a person, monster, heartless, or some other bad thing which is causing some sort of commotion out there in the world, somewhere. Centurio, based in Rabanastre, is the premier Mark Hunting Guild in all of Lichon. Their primary function is to take Marks offered by various townspeople and to then post them for anyone to take when the mood suits them.

The process for a Mark to become a Mark is simple.

Something does something bad (or noteworthy).
Someone is upset by what that something did.
That someone posts up a bounty on the something.
Then Hero comes along and accepts the bounty.
Hero defeats the something.
Hero collects the reward.

This is also very open to changes, shifts, and whatnot as long as it follows the general formula of *posted* *accepted* *defeated*. For example, one Mark in Chapter 4 involves a monster who is looking for a good opponent, so he posts a Mark against himself, hoping to get a strong warrior to accept it and come challenge him.


Creativity scores you bonus points, so keep that in mind!


Finer details:
Transparency is nice. (.gif or .png)
Try not to be much larger than 100px by 100px in size per each Mark.
This size restriction is very lenient, but keep in mind it is a MAXIMUM SIZE. The size of your Mark's sprite DOES NOT MATTER. Quality is more important.
Gradient shading will be an instant disqualification. Sprites, not images. If you save as a .gif and it has 256 colors, try again.

Spell sprites must be EXACTLY 25x25. They also MUST use the same borders as current sprites in the Inferno. Failure to follow these instructions WILL result in us overlooking your entire entry.


Have fun, and happy spriting!

You're allowed to use any existing sprites as bases for your Mark(s) and spells, so have a poke around or request some and we'll post them up for you here with no problem. Just keep in mind that simple color swaps will be highly unlikely to win the competition.


Also keep in mind that there may be more than one winner. So do not feel like you have automatically lost simply because so-and-so's sprite is "better."

Edited by Rumbleroar, 15 May 2012 - 05:29 PM.


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Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:36 AM

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:08 PM

I give Waker the credit for this idea.

This man is a dream sage. He has no name. Well he does but because of his special brand of magick and title he's able to erase his name, which is Rekaw by the way, from your unguarded mind while you're sleeping.

Sleep is the domain in which the dream sages rule. The realm that connects all dreams together is called the Dreamland. There are little people, other than dream sages, who know of the dream sages and the Dreamland. Dream sages have access to this realm with their powers and in fact the realm actually grants them these abilities by being a dream sage.

Dream sages are supposed to be the order of the Dreamland and the many dreams that connect. However this isn't something that all of them hold to the highest. Some dream sages actually use their powers, whether for good or bad, to manipulate people and events in the realm we live in. That's where the hierarchy is involved. The man that stands before you is nothing more than a simple grunt, a task-man, a pawn in the order. Above him are dream sentinels then the person that commands the dream sentinels is the Dream Czar. The Dream Czar unlike his subordinates barely leaves the Dreamland. To do this he has achieved a form of immortality where he has separated his soul from his human body and takes on a body-construct made of Aether.

This dream sage has an important, personal, mission in Lindblum. You so happen to meet him on the road in the Evil Forest but you don't remember him or the event because he has erased this from your mind. He has heard about your actions through your dreams while performing his duties in the Dreamland and wanted to sample your abilities for himself.

Description:
Dream Sage Rekaw-

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This is his appearance before he was a Dream Sage for whoever would like to know: Posted Image



Dream Magick: Sleep
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The Sleep Magick immobilizes the target for some time.

Status Effects:

All effects last for five rounds

STR- Sets it equal to 0 for target

SPD- Sets it equal to 0 for target

INT- Sets it equal to 0 for target


Dream Magick: Nightmare
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Plagues the target with nightmares that greatly influence their fighting condition.


Status Effects-

DEX- -10 to target

MP- -10 to target


Dream Magick: Dream-Eater
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Sends in a constructed "Dream Worm" to cause damage to the target through the Dreamland by tearing up the targets thoughts

Status Effects-

HP- -10 to target for 5 turns.


SN: He also has several other magicks in his arsenal but he prefers to use Black Magic: Blizzera (or whatever the highest spell is for Black Magic in the ice Department is right now)

Edited by Kingroy, 11 May 2012 - 07:24 PM.

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#4 KershaFangs

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Posted 15 May 2012 - 09:01 PM

WANTED: A brand new fur rug!
The Naliport Trading Fur & Clothes Company is placing a reward on whomever can kill and bring back the creature depicted:
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Do not be fooled, this is no ordinary wolf. It is a much larger species known as Lycans. This one in particular is a very rare breed as the typical lycan will look as follows:
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The Golden Lycan has abnormally fast speeds, and an agility to evade some of our best trackers. However, an animal's an animal, unlike us Hume, properly ADORNED IN THE FINEST AND QUALITY MADE CLOTHING FROM THE NALIPORT TRADING FUR & CLOTHES COMPANY, just fur (however beautiful) offers no protection and it is highly susceptible to damage. While the beast did seem to sustain a good bit of damage for any attack that hit, it took nearly an inventory to land a few blows of any kind. Most do not get to see a hit land as the beast's style is to take down and kill as soon as possible using its powerful and sharp Claws. Survive long enough and you may triumph over this animal in the end. There are unique moves seen to this particular creature.
Lycanthorpe's Bite: (http://cdn.bulbagard...Fang_Sprite.png)
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Legends say that a single bite from a lycan will turn to into a raving mad beast like itself... in reality, a deadly bacteria that resides in the saliva of the beast turns poison in the bloodstream. You'll be turning raving mad from it either way. It is just as lethal as any venom from another poisonous animal--just with a bigger tear in the ol' skin suit.
Lunar Call: (http://images.wikia....Luna_sprite.gif)
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You know how the moon doesn't really go away, it just is too bright in the day to see it? Well it's like this damn fleabag can make the moon go as bright as night any time of the day! It seems to be more powerful for however long the moon is out. I don't know how it can manage this moon fever rage... hopefully not for long.
The Golden Lycan is unquestionably strong, but it cannot keep up its speeds forever. Outlast its initial barrage and you'll be sure to bring back a beautiful pelt.
We have lost some of our best men trying to pursue this kill so we turn to you as a hired hand. Bring back this bitch's body for a handsome stipend--preferably as least bloody and slashed up as possible. Remember, we are a business that deals in QUALITY and CARE in ALL of our FINEST FURS and CLOTHING.
Sincerely, The Naliport Trading Fur & Clothes Co.
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LATEST SIGHTING: IN NORTH NALIELLIA
LATEST SIGHTING: TRAVELING PAST NALI BEACH
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Edited by KershaFangs, 15 May 2012 - 09:27 PM.
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#5 Secret Igshar

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Posted 16 May 2012 - 10:18 AM

I am totally NOT doing this because Artemis is supposedly using the exact same pose as this sprite I made.

Kayla Fross
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Posted by Isaac Saréna
Wanted for crashing and destroying Isaac's pride and joy, the airship Valiant. He is offering a handsome reward to whosoever brings this brigand to justice.

Kayla is extremely proficient with water magicks and will call upon Spring, her Spirit, to fight alongside her in battle. *other sprites will not be made because this is not a serious entry*

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#6 Valor

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Posted 16 May 2012 - 10:20 PM

I'm just gonna say I'll offer my help to anyone looking to sprite something for this contest. I won't do any work for you, but I'll help and give tips/advice should you ask me. This is one of the harder sprite smiths, I think.

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 12:47 PM

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I’m just a poor young man and I beg of you…Please kill my wife!

Not too long ago we were attacked by a vicious monster. While we were running away, I tripped and fell…She protected me…and for that, that THING got her, tore apart her body and possessed it…And all I could do was to stare in terror.
Since then I’ve heard a lot of disturbing news about disappearances around those parts…I take it that my wi-…That creature is to blame…

This is all my fault! I had to be the one protecting her…And now I’m paying the price for not doing so. At night I can hear its agonizing screams with the voice of my wife, fearing that it’ll come after me to take away my life.
I know that my wife is still alive somewhere deep within that monster, keeping it away from killing me, but…She must be in so much pain…Please, anyone, give my wife the rest she deserves and avenge the deaths of the other victims.

Bring me back a lock of her hair…Just for a keepsake…I’ll give you all the money I have! (250 gil)

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(The lock of hair)

Location
Found on the Curly Hill in Halloween town, gazing at the yellow moon.


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Pale enchantress
This extremely violent creature attacks anyone it sees. Even though it lacks strength, its intelligence makes up for it, making it a formidable magic foe. Its wings are not meant to fly, but rather attack. It launches high-speed and hard-as-steel feathers, which are difficult to dodge, toward its targets.

The creature likes to play with its prey. It often uses spells, which lower their defense and immobilize them. The black fire, coming from its mouth is its forte.

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(The feather)


Spell
Obscure magic: Black fire - A scorching black flame, with a lasting effect.

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It takes away 10 HP for 5 turns.

Obscure magic: Cold gaze – A simple gaze at its bloody eyes can leave you defenseless.
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-10 Speed, -15 Defense, -10 Resistance for 3 turns

Obscure magic: Black smoke – A suffocating black smoke, blocking your sight.
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-5 HP, -5 Speed, -15 Evasiveness for 5 turns

Also uses: Fira, Aspil, Animus Aegro, Resist, Defend

A few words from the creator
lol
o: Adding the hair and feather just in case. I hope The Curly Hill is added in Halloween town, since it's so famous!

Edited by Eternal Oblivion, 24 May 2012 - 05:40 AM.

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#8 Dion

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Posted 21 May 2012 - 08:32 PM

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Oh man oh man oh man oh man!! This can't be good. My cousin, Iblis the Genie, has escaped from his magical lamp! And now he's destroying Agrabah! In my defense, I don't know him very well. We always were estranged from my uncle's side of the family... That reminds me of the time when Iblis broke my feather hat when we were younger. He's horrible! You have to do something! I would, but you know how the Genie rules work. We're not allowed to use our powers on each other. Look, I'll even throw in a wish or something, just stop Iblis!
-Genie♥

P.S. I was lying about the wish. I will give you 300 :gil:, though.




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Iblis
A fearsome creature from mystical times that was enslaved by the Gods because they feared its powers. Having been forced to fulfill the wishes of humans for centuries, its rage now pushes it to become malevolent. Escaping its bonds, it wrecks Agrabah and kills innocent.

[Suggested Weapons: Fists if any are available]

Spells:

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Malevolent Flames
Flames imbued with the power of the Witch Dragon. They cause continuous burning damage over the course of the battle.
-8 :HP: per turn for 6 turns

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Malignant Fireball
A power full fireball imbued with the power of the meteor. Causes an incredible amount of damage.




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Djinn's Lamp
The source of the Djinn's power. It houses the excess energy that the Djinn stored within the little space it was given.

Spells:

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Rouse Djinn

Rouses the Djinn's true powers, causing it to become more fearsome than ever.
+8 :STR:
+8 :INT:
+12 :DEF:
+12 :RES:
+12 :EVA:
[20 Turns]

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Empower Djinn
Heals the Djinn, bring it back to strength.
+70% :HP:
+70% :MP:



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#9 Dion

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Posted 25 June 2012 - 02:33 AM

no news? when are winners announced :<


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#10 Xanius

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 06:13 PM

I was wondering the same thing as Dion really. I'd like to know who won this and I'd like a new mark to fight as well. =X

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Posted 06 July 2012 - 10:21 AM

Iggy and Val said that the entries weren't as great as they'd hoped or something along those lines :/ So maybe there is no winner? xP

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#12 Secret Igshar

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Posted 06 July 2012 - 10:36 AM

Well, the issue with this is that this contest was way too hard for people to realistically participate, so I wanted to kill it and start again with a similar, yet fundamentally different, approach. Instead of making it a Spritesmith, it'd be a basic Mark Maker thing. You'd create the "idea" of the Mark, provide either a detailed physical description or a concept image (sprites are fine, and accepted) of the Mark, and would be required to sprite out the spells for the Mark, same as this time.

It'd be a contest of concepts, rather than sprites, with Val and I doing minor touchups to sprites when the contest winner is decided (if needed) to bring them up to snuff. And lack of sprite for the Mark itself would not hinder chances of winning at all, so don't worry about that.

But yeah. This contest was a trial run which didn't really turn out very well, since I was really hoping for more than four entries.


You would, of course, be completely allowed to simply repost your entry from here to the new one with the same format and it'd be considered for the winner. So yeah, I'll likely make that new thread within a day or two. :\

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