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Hey everyone, I'm not okay with just copying existing unit designs! That wouldn't be fair. I've already started drawing my new iron golem-like unit.

Hmm, well, you've made a good start, and you could definitely win a prize for a brilliant idea or something else. You can still create several drawings, so go for it...

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Hmm... so, some people come up with ideas and draw, while others copy (whether it's a direct copy or just based on observation... copying is still copying)... and they'll all be judged equally? That doesn't seem quite right, in my opinion. After all, anyone can copy something, and you can't judge an artist's skill and imagination based on a copy. I enjoy drawing myself, and I have a good imagination, but I lack the skill. However, I could easily create something by copying (some people have posted such things in the Art Gallery). But it's not interesting; it doesn't showcase talent or imagination, and it's not entirely fair to those who create original artwork. Either the rules should specify this, or the contest should be divided into two parts (or stages): one for copies and one for original creations. Also, the number of submissions should be limited. It could also be divided into stages (as mentioned above): 1st stage: draw a humanoid (orc, elf, human) in full body. 2nd stage: for example, a battle. 3rd stage: something else. P.S. It would be better to have everyone create new units and draw them, or just draw fantasy art, not necessarily related to the game's heroes. Or something else, but so that there are no obvious (copied) drawings or units. Hmm... I think I've said everything. Okay, if I think of anything else, I'll add it later. P.P.S. Sorry if I'm repeating myself

I think it would be better to divide it into two groups: those who want to draw units and those who want to modify them. And I think 3 drawings is really a lot. There are approximately 8 days left until June 1st, and I take about 3-4 days to draw a complex picture((((. And I definitely won't be able to do 3 - exam week has started:smile18:! Regarding holding the contest in three stages (draw a unit, then a city, then a landscape), I think it's better not to do it that way. Because some people draw landscapes perfectly, and it's difficult for them to draw creatures, and vice versa. It's better to have several nominations, as suggested above. And by the way, regarding anonymity, is the contest anonymous?
P.S. Mephisto, please reduce the number of drawings, not everyone will be able to manage:smile05:

Yes, three drawings is too much, especially considering that we haven't figured anything out yet and it's unknown what we'll be asked to draw. It's better to do without stages and without dividing into groups. Just a free-form drawing on a Heroes theme. And they should be labeled, not just numbered. And "fantasy drawings don't necessarily have to be about Heroes" - that's going too far. If that's the case, the topic should be moved to the off-topic section.

But the contest isn't until June 1st; by June 1st, we only need to determine the stages and so on. Otherwise, there definitely won't be enough time, and I think the actual start should be set for June 1st.

Yes, three drawings is too much, especially considering that we haven't figured anything out yet and it's unknown what we'll be asked to draw. It's better to do without stages and without dividing into groups. Just a free drawing on a Heroes theme. And they also need to be labeled, not just numbered.
And "fantasy drawings don't necessarily have to be about Heroes" - that's too much. If that's the case, then the topic should be moved to the off-topic section, and that's it...

Hehe) ... you can draw some Knight and say that it's a Heroes theme))... there are Knights in the game, but this one just doesn't look like one)

Stages are needed if the participants decide to draw 2, 3 drawings, etc.)... they are needed to make everything fair. Everyone submits one work, and that's it...
And also, as I understand it, they will be choosing the BEST ARTIST, not the copier)... so it's better to introduce some kind of restriction =) IMHO

P.S. I wanted to write something else, but I forgot :[br][/br]
P.P.S. In general, it's better to draw units from Heroes, but the appearance doesn't matter... the main thing is that there are common features (uniform, etc.), and the physique, hair, etc. can be anything.... IMHO)))

It would be better to do without stages and without dividing into groups. Just a free drawing on a Heroes theme. And they should be labeled, not just numbered.
And "fantasy drawings don't necessarily have to be about Heroes" - that's too much. If that's the case, the topic should be moved to the off-topic section, and that's it...

Kitty, you're right! It's better to just have 1 drawing on the Heroes theme, and that's it. That's the only way it will work in terms of time. And indeed, the contest was initially about DRAWING UNITS, not about "letting your imagination run wild." And in general - let everyone draw what they want:) And they can vote for the best drawing from all of them, and that's it. I think that's more convenient and simpler.

I have nothing against people who copy, but this contest is called "best artist," which means you draw it yourself. Copying is something else entirely... IMHO.

No, 2-3 drawings are needed, because one is not enough. It would just be boring, and the chance of a successful drawing would be too small.

Or maybe it would be better to conduct a poll to see who prefers drawing number 1, who prefers drawing number 2, and who prefers drawing number 3. I see that opinions are divided.

There is a suggestion to allow each participant to submit an arbitrary number of drawings (say, no more than 5), but only the best drawing will be used to determine the winner (i.e., the one that receives the most votes). Thus, if you have 2 drawings that are so beautiful that you find it difficult to choose which one to submit to the contest, submit both, and the voters will decide which one is better and by how much. However, there is a downside – the voting system will become more complex in this case. A simple poll will not suffice. But this is already a technical matter.

I have a suggestion: allow each participant to submit any number of drawings (let's say, no more than 5), but only the best drawing will be used to determine the winner (i.e., the one that receives the most votes).

It will take too long, I think, more than a month, and the whole point of anonymity is lost, and in general, in my opinion, the idea is not very good. And regarding the number of drawings - if not one and not three, then two, right?;)In principle, ArchAngel's idea (that is, ArchLich, I've been in ICQ for too long) is good, but instead of choosing the best, we should give out nominations.

Honestly, it would be very unfair if people who just copy artwork were allowed to participate. Anyone can take a piece of paper, hold it up to the monitor, and trace it. Okay, maybe there's a question about coloring... but I could churn out 10 demons, paladins, or beasts in a couple of days. But it's a different story when you sit down and draw something yourself, coming up with your own ideas. In that case, the drawing will be unique, original, and you'll have something to be proud of! You put your soul into your own drawing... but copying is just soulless. Even a well-known unit can be depicted in a different style. For example, you could depict a Fury jumping at the viewer with bloodstained daggers clenched in her hands. Now that would be impressive! So, I'll be watching, and please don't judge if I criticize, because this is a contest for artists, not for people who just copy artwork.