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SOTW 45 - Voting

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Inuyasha's BAMF Friend the ugly one	Posted: 29 June 2008, 10:00 PM
typoFAILURE [417] Group: Local Resident Posts: 2109 Joined: 5 September 2004	SOTW 45 Theme: Freestyle Voting Deadline: July 6th The sigs are arranged and numbered based on order of submission. Please explain your votes from an artistic/graphical point of view. Participants are allowed to vote but they may not vote for themselves. Avoid repeating or quoting previous voting reasonings. You must provide your own explanation. Votes simply agreeing to another, will NOT be counted Unexplained votes will not be counted. 1. by Usaki (3 votes) 2. 3. by Sempai-Kun 4. 5. by Mistic-Gohan (2 votes) 6. by Amatsu 7. Winner! By Kurinshin (4 votes) 8. by Tater-kun (3 votes) Thank you for voting. And thanks to those who submitted sigs. This post has been edited by Inuyasha's BAMF Friend on 6 July 2008, 10:06 PM ------------------- o: VOTE: SOTW 48\| Gifts:Usaki <3, Anjiru Kaze, Dragonfire Inferno, Usaki <3, sk89q, xFlcl, Kurinshin, Sakon and Ukon, FLCL

Merennulli	Posted: 29 June 2008, 10:21 PM
What's left over when the mind goes. Group: Local Resident Posts: 473 Joined: 3 February 2008	I'm going to have to go with 7. I like the positioning and the choice of stock better than most here, but the text is also simple and interesting, and neither dominant nor lost. The string of brighter color gives interest to the image without diffusing the apprehensive and somber mood. -------------------

IwikiwI	Posted: 30 June 2008, 04:41 AM
The lord of the morning? Group: Local Resident Posts: 2509 Joined: 21 July 2005	The 7th one seems to be one with planned effort put in. A skillful hand at that. And the only one that comes close is the spawn one. while I admit the 7th is done well , the bland topography doesn't quite catch my attention, and the stings of brightness only add to the distortion from which i cant conceive the other subtleties (assuming there are?). prolly a brighter lighting around the corner in the b.g. would have been good. The spawn one despite being a kind of rummage, catches the eye, makes me stare at it a tick more. The lightball at the bottom could have used better blending; It requires better blending. At least, its an eyesore that catches the eye though. The 7th one doesn't have any special attributes which i found myself penetrating into. Tough between those, but spawn gets my vote. which ever peeks your eye a tick more. "After all, whats good reviews if a movie fails in its collections, and the producers go bankrupt" 5 gmv if you missed it This post has been edited by IwikiwI on 30 June 2008, 07:46 AM -------------------

Raisurinu	Posted: 30 June 2008, 07:20 AM
Mugendai Touken Group: Root Administrator Posts: 3653 Joined: 27 August 2004	#7 GMV. #1 is just a bit too weird. I mean Death Note is a dark anime, usually you should use some darker colors instead of bright colors in this one. Though I will admit the colors adn style of the background look nice. #2 is odd, I was attracted to it but I can't distinguish anything. #3, I don't like the style. The gritty style? I forgot what it was called, grit? Meh, well I didn't like the background and how it was blended. That's all. >: #4 in terms of graphics, it's nice, it's blue, and it has details. In terms of stock, well... Yeah I think they could've find something better than a weird Batman. #5 it's pretty well done, I myself have no experience in rendering and stuff like that, but it works. Even though Spawn is in black and has dark colors the color of the background do not work against that it doens't look odd. But I'll still have to go with #7. #6. I think pictures of people should be blended in with the background or something. This just felt unnatural. #7. The background was nice, the text blends well with the background, stock picture works as well since it has the same hue (?). All in all, simple reasons why this gmv. Oh, that and it~~'s also~~ looks and feels simple. #8. The color of the background and the character works well together. However, the background could be better. This post has been edited by Raisurinu on 30 June 2008, 07:21 AM -------------------

RahX	Posted: 30 June 2008, 03:02 PM
And we all shine on... Group: Staff Posts: 4739 Joined: 23 April 2005	I was going to vote 5, up until I saw 8. I really like the centering of the image and the fade out and rather easy on the eyes girl, and colors -------------------

Heroine of Time	Posted: 30 June 2008, 03:39 PM
I think we have an emergency. Group: Local Resident Posts: 3964 Joined: 15 May 2005	Hmm... I don't know which one to pick... I really like both 1 and 7... But since I'm a sucker for color... I'll have to go for #1. Anything simply colorful gets my vote. :3 ------------------- Phoenix Wright: Turnabout Sisters Audio Drama - Produced/Mixed by me! I want to be a Voice Actress! :<

//Shin.~	Posted: 30 June 2008, 10:59 PM
Saber chan <3 Group: Local Resident Posts: 784 Joined: 23 June 2006	#1 GMV I like the colors and the effects are sexy. ------------------- Can't walk in my shoes when they're stomping on you.

Sennin	Posted: 1 July 2008, 08:55 AM
Formerly a darker Sennin Group: Administrators Posts: 5922 Joined: 6 February 2005	5 gmv. I like the use of colour and shape, the lighting is interesting, and the background is different from the rest of the sig so it causes a nice contrast. ------------------- Gifts<3 \|Ryuji \|Yuki\|Anorudo\|XxTymmie MABASE - Itadaki Mammoth!

Mistic-Gohan	Posted: 1 July 2008, 01:49 PM
>>> Kira <<< Group: Local Resident Posts: 673 Joined: 22 March 2007	KAF's got server problems again ? Anyway here's my review: #1 Nice effects indeed ,but the colours surely don't match with the render ;/ Specially the background colour ;/ Too many bright colours don't cooperate with each other in the end ;/ The left part could also use some filling ,because it looks kinda empty ;/ #2 Well... I really don't understand it ;/ #3 Not bad... I especially like the belnd on this one :] But those effects (c4d ? ) on the background looks weird...atleast for me ;/ Anyway good work :] #4 Looks OK to me ,but why is Batman cut in half ? xp #5 Now that's something new :] Really eye applying sig indeed :] Only the blend style bugs me on this one ;/ It looks kinda unfinished ;/ I see also some color pointers that could use a little fixing ;/ Specially those on the spikes ,because they're hardly visiable ;/ The light source could use a little fix too ;/ If you wanted to make spread effect on render try using smudge tool with higher ap or add a little more white or whatever colour on the render and then smudge it out slightly :] #6 Those colours really don't match the render ;/ The background style dooesn't get to me either ;/ #7 Very nice sig :] The background reminds me some oil paint... I like that :] Blending is also very good and the render matches the background perfectly :] The additional effects used with C4D are also nicely done :] They caught my eyes ,because they look like sparks :] But they also makes me think that there is also some action going on :] #8 I like the way how the render is exposed ,because it actually wants you to concentrate only on it :] The blend is nicely done :] Hard choice ,but in the end #7 gets my vote ------------------- http://mistic-gohan.deviantart.com

Sakon and Ukon	Posted: 2 July 2008, 02:42 PM
「Happy Roxmas」 Group: General Section Moderators Posts: 6869 Joined: 14 February 2006	#1 GMV Colour is awesome, lighting is really nice, and there's good depth in the sig. :3 The skull reminds me of the Venture Brothers though. '-' Not so much Death Note. ------------------- \|My Signature Gallery\| \|Graphics Gallery\| \|Kyoui 2 <3 IBF 2\| Jutsu -Taren Ken - Multi-Connecting Fist -Taren Kyaku - Multi-Connecting Leg -Kisei Kikai - Parasitic Ghost Destruction -Kuchiyose � Rashoumon - Spiritualism � Rashoumon -Sanjuu Rashoumon - Triple Rashoumon -Omei no Juin - Stigma Cursed Seal (level 1 and 2) -Sōma no Kō - Double Demon Attack -Doro Gaeshi - Mud Overturn -Doryuudan - Earth Dragon Projectile -Doryuu Taiga - Earth Flow River -Doton Bunshin - Earth Clone -Rakanken Ryuu - Achiever of Nirvana Fist Style- -HouShou - Demolishing Palm -TokKen - Shoulder Thrust -ShouShitsu - Rising Knee -Gotei Bio- Furea Sei (Flare Star) Command Phrase: Gekihatsu motte raito! (Outburst with light!) Owner: Sarugaki Hiyori Kidou: #? (Shunpo), #? (Hakufuku), #? (Hanki), #? (Shunko) Ability: This zanpakutou is standard in appearance with its tsuba decorated in small hearts. These themselves give the blade a rather "girlish" appearance, however this should not be what the opponent judges the weapon by. During the the shikai release the blade does not transform. In order for the release to happen, the blade is removed from it's sheath (the sheath acts as a striker). The blade during this phase, however, ignites and is constantly being engulfed by bright white and yellow flames of fire that envelop up the user's arm in the shape of a butterfly. The flames never leave the blade. The only exception for this is when the weapon is struck against another weapon for offensive or defensive purposes. The user may release small explosions from tip in spheres or crescents, each having the effect of "blinding" the opponent if the attack hits directly. This shikai is especially known for it's quick and close range strikes that can also attach and grab objects with it's odd flame. In it's Bankai form, Fure Sei Amatsumiko (Flare Star Emporer), the blade significantly increases in size to a regular sized katana with a decorative handle. The tsuba extends and curves down into a half circle that guards the user's wrists on back and expands and retracts with each swing to accommodate the user's arm movements. The white flame moves from the blade and is non-present, however the blade does retain it's fire properties and holds a bright white look to it and ranges from a yellow to light tan tint during striking moves. In bankai form the user may release smaller forms of the "Eikoudan" attack at will and use these to attack from long range, however, this Zanpakutou looses this ability if the attack "Araikasai" is used and will not regain after the current battle is concluded.

Kenpachi Zaraki	Posted: 3 July 2008, 06:21 PM
Demon of the Night Group: Local Resident Posts: 4831 Joined: 11 March 2005	For me it was between numbah 7 and numbah 1. But 7 gmv over 1 because: The colors just didn't go with the render. Death note is a dark anime~the happy looking colors don't mix well. I prolly would have went for it if the render were misa misa. All in all it was a really nice sig. Numbah 7 gmv because: The bg is blended together nicely, the render matches it very well, I love the text[nice n' simple] and the little sparks around it really set the mood for me. Makes me think she's in the middle of an epic battle or something. -------------------

Inuyasha's BAMF Friend the ugly one	Posted: 4 July 2008, 08:22 AM
typoFAILURE [417] Group: Local Resident Posts: 2109 Joined: 5 September 2004	Just two more days to get your votes in. The winner will be announced at 11PM on Sunday (PST). ------------------- o: VOTE: SOTW 48\| Gifts:Usaki <3, Anjiru Kaze, Dragonfire Inferno, Usaki <3, sk89q, xFlcl, Kurinshin, Sakon and Ukon, FLCL

Dude Man	Posted: 5 July 2008, 09:52 PM
You're gonna carry that weight. Group: Local Resident Posts: 1159 Joined: 10 June 2005	It's close between 7 and 8 for me... I'd have to go with 8 since it's well blended and centered well. Although I like the way 7 was, 8 is just overall my favorite to look at. ------------------- Thanks to IBF for the awesome Slash sig.

Magicpet13	Posted: 5 July 2008, 10:05 PM
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today Group: Local Resident Posts: 1971 Joined: 16 June 2006	In order from my most favorite sig to my least favorite and their reasons. #8 – I enjoy the fact that the center of focus is on the character in the signature. The background is also very intriguing and catches my eye easily. I might prefer wording; however, or different coloring, but the definition into the character and her expression intrigues my interest. #1 – The mere expression of colors and wave like appearance I find very likeable. The way the colors outline the character I also find well done. I probably would prefer some wording of course (though Death Note is there). #7 – I really enjoy the lighting in this one. The character is pleasing to the eye, though I have never been a fan for a robotic appearance ( may be more pleasing to males I suppose). I enjoy the word Fly a lot. #3 – I like the wording on this one. The somewhat sketchy/rugged look I don’t really enjoy. To me it takes away the effect of the sig. The character is partially the main focus. Though I have never been one for grimaces on sigs. The white wing-like distractions in the background I do find interesting however. #6 – I NEVER like real people in sigs. It seems to draw a line for me that I don’t like. I really like the coloring behind him; however, and the lighting. If he were not a real character this sig would be higher up for me. I really like the wording on this one. #4 – The wording is ok on this one. The background isn’t too amazing to me. Though the right corner isn't half-bad interesting wise. I don’t like batman as the choice of character because he is too commonly known. #5 – Doesn’t really resemble a sig to me. Probably just because the wording is missing. Never been a fan of demonic/bad guy resemblances. The character I find well done, but I’m not interested with the background. #2 – I like the coloring for this one, but I can hardly tell what I’m looking at. There is no wording either. I enjoy the artistic view of this sig. But I don’t want to tilt my head every time I look at it. ------------------- Thank you Usaki! ^-^ “Sometimes silence is not golden -- just yellow.” Women of Song ~ Celctic Women

Inuyasha's BAMF Friend the ugly one	Posted: 6 July 2008, 10:02 PM
typoFAILURE [417] Group: Local Resident Posts: 2109 Joined: 5 September 2004	With a total of 4 out of 12 counted votes, I'm pleased announce Kurinshin as the winner of SOTW 45! Congratulations on your victory! Thanks to all who voted and submitted sigs this week, I hope to see you all next week! (The names of the people who entered will have their names added next to their sigs in the first post.) ------------------- o: VOTE: SOTW 48\| Gifts:Usaki <3, Anjiru Kaze, Dragonfire Inferno, Usaki <3, sk89q, xFlcl, Kurinshin, Sakon and Ukon, FLCL

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