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Ok, there have been numerous requests for a third official sig-making contest.

I would like to use this thread to judge interest for a new one, and under what terms people want it done so that we can start it as soon as possible.

For reference, the last contest was an any-area contest with three awards, one for the best looking sig, one for the one we thought was best designed, and one for the one we thought was the cleverest. The submissions period was a month.

Do people want to stick with that or devise a new format?

As a participant last time I liked the last one but of course the first one wa my favourite, but with the new crew of Sig Creators I think that the rules from the last one should apply, we have artisitic creators and we have technical ones too.

great!! a new contest!! I'm not a sig maker but I enjoy seeing the work of everyone!! They're so talented!!

Id like to participate... yeah that sounds fine...

Yeah, I might participate...if I can be bothered to get off my f....wait I need to be sitting down for it...If I can be bothered to stay on my fat ar$e.

ill partcipate just for the hell of it.

Can we have different categories to be judged in? Not a real overall winner?

Because I'd like to participate, but with Windows 98 Paint I cannot compete with Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro people.

Maybe have two different signature contests.

One for professional programs, and one for the default Paint program on Windows.

That could be tricky to administrate; what do people think?

Like...all the sigs go into the same thread, but the judges judge them in a different category.

I don't think it would be too hard,

Well, so that it's easier to run, I think there should be one contest, but instead of three categories, there be six categories. The original three, but incorporating Lance's idea. So...

Best Looking (professional program/photoshop)
Best Looking (Windows Paint)
Best Designed professional program/photoshop)
Best Designed (Windows Paint)
Cleverest (professional program/photoshop)
Cleverest (Windows Paint)

Also, I'd like to be able to participate. Is my signature enterable? Even though it's just a pic with stuff written above and below it? Or do the entires have to be completely new and original creations?

Actually, one of the conditions is always that the sigs are made specifically for the contest; anything being used as a sig before the closing date is ineligible.

Well, we COULD split each category in two like that... we'd need enough interest though.

awwwh...*cries*..i really DO want to find the time to actually do a sig after all this time ....guess i'll have to work something out.

pfft....paint??...guyz..c'mon!

Sorry Dexx!

That's all I have...my computer doesn't have enough memory for the Paint Shop Pro 8.0 that we bought...

oh yeah, now a contest when exams are near

Cmon guys paintShop how do you do anything in paintshop I would perfer a single contest

I think it doesn't matter what program you use to create the sig. Use what you have. Just be clever! Surprize us!

But, I think the Sig Contest should be like this:

Most Original Sig
Most Artistic Sig
Best Composition
Best Use Of Color And Tone
Most contemporary
Cleverist Sig
The Best Sig Of The Batch (this would be the one you want to win)
The Worst Sig Of Them All (why not? let's make this juicy.)

I think it doesn't matter what program you use to create the sig. Use what you have. Just be clever! Surprise us!

But, I think the Sig Contest should be like this:

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Most Original Sig
Most Artistic Sig
Best Composition
Best Use Of Color And Tone
Most contemporary
Cleverest Sig
The Best Sig Of The Batch (this would be the one you want to win)
The Worst Sig Of Them All (why not? let's make this juicy.)

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You all make it seem that there are every person on the board is going to participate there are going to be people that aren't going to win. We should have mabey at most 4 Places

Someone mentioned I should join in, but being an amateur I'm not sure that's plausible. I'm still learning a little more with PSP 7 every day but I've only been with it a few months.

I say just do it. Why not. A little competition never hurt anyone. I'm sure the turn out will be great with all the new members. It'll be awesome, what is the big worry?

You'd be surprised Godshinto...making a signature with fancy FX won't always win you a contest.

There are many clever things you can do in a cheap program that will be nearly as good as a $100+ program.

I got adobe photo shop a couple of weeks ago and havent a clue how to use it! so Ill still be using crumby microsoft photo that came with my computer...but thats okay if my sigs cant compete with some others..I think it will be fun regardless so count me in!

I never really used MS Paint. I couldn't figure it out and it wasn't until I got PSP 7 when I really started getting into it. Isn't MS Paint very similar to PSP?

Anyways, if I did... and that's a big "if"... enter one of my sigs how do I go about doing it? I don't know. Whadda you think?

I have a question, since this is only my second day here, and I want to jump right in. Sink or swim, you know? Anyway... If we can't enter our own signatures in the contest, which I understand, then what kind of sigs are the participants making? Let's say I enter (which I will), am I going to be entering a signature that I make for myself to use, or do I make one for someone else? I'm a little overwhelmed. Could someone please explain. Help! lol.

You can make a signature for yourself to use, or for someone else.

But if it's for you, you are not allowed to used the signature until after the contest is over.

Yes, so long as it is a sig that someone on this site could reasonably use it is fine. It is normal to make it as if it is your own but I do not see that it is necessary.

I think I am more inclined to go with Tired Hiker's idea of go with what you have and make what you can- after all, no amount of expensive gear makes you more likely to win the Cleverest Sig award- but also with Godshinto that there should not be too many categories, dpending on entrants.

well..technically ..it should ..or have a great part to it, anyway

umm...no...not really, lance ..this is software industry

Common ingenuity can still win over simple filters you put on a generic image.

Where will we post these signatures after we finish them?

Because I have one that I think is almost ready...

there will be a new thread for that I think

Ok...

You think a simple filter can look like this

Wow...you know how to make it move!

I'm so proud of you!

* sarcasm *

I could do the same thing if I had memory on my computer, you can download a program for images like that, and you can create all the images in MS Paint and then import them to the program. It's not all that hard.

Hey did you know That I'm one of the judges this time, that was the only way we could finally ge this going.

the word "so?" comes to mind...

Oh, so now you're threatening me about being a judge?

What are you gonna do? Not properly judge my signature and not give me a fair chance?

No I was just letting people know incase they had any questions, I tend to walk away from arguments.

Good.

Because crooked judges are the worst.

I totally agree. Hey if you want to have a contest between you and me after this contest is over and let the people of the board choose I would be more than happy to oblige.

I'm not quite ready for a one on one contest.

This signature I am making now is fairly simple.

So I am still trying to find ways to make it better.

great I look forward to seeing your entry last time Tired almost won with this sig

Ok, my signature is done.

It was all done with just MS Paint.

Mine is ready.

Wanna e-mail each other our sigs Kosta?

I want to show someone...

I'm not confident enough in myself to enter the contest. I don't think my sigs are all that good..........

I have now made 2, the first one so far is the one I am entering...

Linds still waiting for a "NO NO! Yours are great"

But seriously, enter, I like most ur sigs, and avas.

I never used MS Paint really but love PSP 7.0. I'm sure there's a few neat things you can do with MS Paint. It really is all up to the imagination. The only problem is with MS Paint, it might take a much greater effort than on a program like PSP or Photoshop.

On that note, generally Photoshop is considered the industry standard. It's perhaps the best consumer and commercial graphics program available. PSP would probably come in at second. In fact, if my PC had more power, I'd have the latest Photoshop right now but so far, I'm pretty darn content with Paint Shop Pro 7.0.

you're too modest, join and you'll see

I'll give it until the weekend for further comments, then I shall kick things off...

Anyone can participate?

I would like to participate but i dont want to get Tired Hikers honorable award of "The Worst Sig Of Them All (why not? let's make this juicy.)" which i will probably get

oh well i'll get over it.....count me in...

When does it start?

ingenuity and the advantages of a proffessional program don't rule eachother out, lance.
you can have both..and combine them into a really good work of art.
i'm not saying you can't work something out in ms paint....but it is the default graphics software after all. it's not MADE to have great results...all part of the marketing strategy, that.

gee..i guess i'll have to start working on something

Yes you do...

I already have 2 sigs created...

With a possible third one on the way, if I get any ideas...

The best one in my opinion will be entered in the contest.

let's the game begin...

cheers mate!!

yes..what are the rules..our goals? I want to get started this weekend

how many category there gonna be?? i hope there will be a cartoon, movie and artistic...

cheers!!

Maybe we can have a best use of the letters KMC in a sig...

i like the way godshinto insert it and hope the font will remain the same... cheers mate!!

Yeah, but who would honetsly have KMC written on thier sunglasses?

I think I put KMC in a good place on one of the sigs I created.

Can we please enter two sigs for this contest?

Yeah!

Oooh oooh, can I be a judge?

This looks all pretty interesting. This way Godshinto can enter the contest.

I believe you can make yourself a judge.

You are the Big Giant Head of course.

ooh..raz..a judge? *whipes all so far made sig plans*
gotta get some new ideas

I need an opinion here. Which of the two sigs do you like better? The one here:

http://frannydrescher.homestead.com/files/files2/rachaelbellabanner200b.jpg

Or the one I have in my signature below now?

The second one...

I can't wait for the contest to begin, I've already got my sig ready.

Ditto x 2

Look how I incorporated it into my sig

That owns.

How do you like how I have KMC in my current sig?

IM IN!!

Okay wait... i am new at this. What are the rules???? And what is with "KMC" in the sig...... is that a rule????

sorry guys i didn't mean to sound .......
but i just need at least the basic rules?

oo oo ok, someone make me a sig! It would be a challange to make it better than Burly's!

You can use me for practice too, I don't have a sig.

Okay... just incase you don't know this, that means YOU have to make a sig, not you using the sig you have... the reason I say this is cuz you keep collecting sigs from OTHER people, and you've never made one yourself... otherwise, go ahead!

The one currently in my sig then? Yeah, you're probably right. Hmmmm.... decisions.

KMC in the sig isn't a rule, but me and Godshinto are going to have a friendly little competition to see who can make the bet use of it in the contest.

The one I've made for the contest I made for you so after the contest I'll adjust it and give it to you.

Hey McMike join in the festivities

Darkweaver here you go

awwww wish you guys the best of luck

Heh. You read my mind. I was just thinking of doing that. Thanks.

Well, now I have yet another new sig.

Godshinto, do you think you could add a Santa hat to this attached picture too? That would be some cool beans.

i like those

i'm in, i like sig contests, even tough i've never done one before

Come on let's start the contest Ush!

uhhh.... dont know how but i sure can learn,......... ok.. yep see ya there..

Just to let you all know this contest is for making your own sig all of the Judges, know you and your work including me, if we feel that it's not your own work we will judge on it that way it's your talent not someone elses, show your talent it doesn't have to be the coolest looking sig ever it could be the most cleverest sig ever or just simple and nice. Take your time, and mabey Making 2 isn't a bad idea but decide wisely and decide carefully. That is the only advice I can offer to all of you new creators.

Godshinto, I'll take over your role as judge so you can compete.

Oooh, goody, Raz will be a good judge.

Ok, I shall start this off in just a moment!

I think, however, just one sig entires for now. Maybe next time for two!

After my sweeping victory in the last one I'm staying out of this one. Give someone else a chance and stuff....

Competition thread is now up. If you wish to discuss the competition or make commentary, please do so in here, rather than in the competition thread itself. Thank you!

Mine is posted.

I have another one, but I thought that this one would have the best chance.

If you want to see the other one in this thread, let me know.

*rubs hands together* sweet Ill get started asap!

woo hoo,
i accually made one and posted it!
I don't expect to win anything, but i think its rather ok for a first try in paint

Darkweaver> thats against the rules to enter current ones

OMG Ken I love yours

Thanks Irene.

alright, im in too I guess, nothin else to do

Mines alll done and posted, hope I WIN!!!!

Nooooo!

Hope I win!

I like yours to kosta

Thanks .

Yes it is a good one Kosta!

Yhe so I finally posted one I have such a busy week I can't spend any more time than that on it right now but I would make it much phatter if I had the time

I did what I know like I said I could of made a smoother one if I had the time and if you have photo Shop you can do this same exact thing also. Plus I have been doing this for a long time I make alot of sigs for practice. That's why I didn't care if I was a judge.

kosta's is great!!!

bwah..got one done by now..but the thing is...i made it in a couple of minutes...because i was feeling funny
it wouldn't even technically be a sig, if it hadn't my name on it...
but..i'll get to a serious design later...i've still got the time.

You'd be surprised to see how easy the moving sigs, the gifs, are to make, falling blue ....
it's not unafair..not by a long shot. It's damn hard to make a good STILL image

What does everyone think of mine?

well...wait and see what the judges will say

oh..here's the one i made just now...told you i was feeling funny
as i said..i don't plan on entering this one...no way....i'll do the cool one tomorrow or something

seriously those are wicked *claps*

erm... i made one in photoshop but its 53.5KB
i dont know how to resize of gifs (yeah it needs to be gif)

I think all of yours rock but i dont have the good programs like you guys do so can i try the contest?

I made mine primaraly with paint so go right ahead, have fun!

thanks and how many sigs can you post?

only one, make it count!
good luck!

ok i use this one

Then put it in the other thread!

ook and if an1 wants a free Thorn sig that i made ask me for it and if you dont kno what Thorn is its some kind of curse mike and its on the bottom left of my sig so if u wnat it pm me or ask me here

good job oh and when is the contest over?

What does anyone think of the sig I entered?

Dude very nice Darth Pics very nicely done.

new year

I can't see The One Himself's signature...

I can see it when it's in thumbnail size, but I click it and it says Forbidden...

I'll try to fix the link and post the sig once again...(sorry!)

Could anyone delete my first post in the sig contest thread? The sig in second one is working now. I will be grateful.

Its great

Oh.. thank you very much.

I just love neo so it is very good and original

Hey I'm always up for some awesome competition but you can't use other peoples work and make it your own it has to be your creation not just a quick edit. I do like competition and all but when you don't do the work don't take the credit

What the hell are you talking about???? I made it myself at my home with my computer using Paint Shop Pro and Animation Shop. It's 100 % homemade...I really did not understand what you tried to say....(?)

Are you trying to be funny?

hi all!
anyone like mine?

Done.

Godshinto, before accusing someone of plagarism, could you please provide some proof? Thanks!

Thank you Raz. Godshinto must be kidding...Only way to explain....

> nazgulinthedark> Awesome sig...Hard competition

thanx

wow burly your is lovely

burly's is good

ta...
but the polaroid edges doesnt work against my white IE background and it should be clear around it

still very nice

wow there is great sigs over there! good luck every one!

Yours is cool BKK but a bit

Mine is the best.

Haha! thanks! have you ever seen the holy grail? thats tim the enchanter

I love alot of the sigs over there...lance yours indeed is great!

I really like it it's just a bit out there still cool though
And Lance you know my thoughts on yours

...you gonna put one together silver?

uhh no
dont have the skills for it the best I can do is edit one like I did to mine now