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Hey folks!
If you're reading this entry, why not take a minute or two to upload something to OGA? I'd like to expand our sound archive a bit, so why not contribute a sound? Here are a couple things you could do:
- If you have a mic, find a cool sound in the room with you and record it.
- For a quicker approach, head over to pdsounds, find something cool, and download it.
- Optionally, fire up a sound processing program like Audacity or Ardour and mess around with the sound until you have something even cooler.
When you're done, submit it to the site. If you're submitting someone else's work (or something based on someone else's work), please credit them appropriately.
Thanks!
Bart
P.S. If you're not feeling creatively inclined, you can also donate to OGA to help us commission more art. :)
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First, a quick postmortem. I clearly didn't give the Mini-contest enough time for the news to get around. People heard about it, but mostly after it had ended, which means we got very few entries. However, the entries we did get, while few in number, are quite good. All entries are judged for creativity, execution, and effort, on a scale of 1 to 5. Here they are:
Little Shrooms, by Blarumyrran
These are the oddest looking mushrooms I've ever seen. They almost look like miniature trees. A very cool and creative concept. The downside is that the colors look a little desaturated compared to the tileset they'll be included in. This isn't a serious complaint, and it should be easy to fix.
Creativity: 5
Execution: 4
Effort: 4
TOTAL: 13
Bush, by qubodup
A solid bush that fits in well with the color palette. I'm particularly fond of the shading, which is executed very well. On the downside, it lacks a shadow, although again this is a fairly small complaint.
Creativity: 3
Execution: 4
Effort: 5
TOTAL: 12
Bush with Berries, by qubodup
As above, but with berries. Honestlly, they're too big, and they don't feel like they're really part of the bush itself.
Creativity: 3
Execution: 3
Effort: 5
TOTAL: 11
FINAL RESULTS:
1. Little Shrooms, by Blarumyrran
2. Bush, by qubodup
3. Bush with Berries, by qubodup
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Greetings!
OpenGameArt.org is currently running another pixel art contest! This time, we're looking for small (32x32 or smaller) details that might be found in a nature setting, such as rocks, mushrooms, plants, flowers, vines, etc. The best entries will be added to the OGA Community Tileset (currently in progress).
The contest runs until 11:59 PM EST on September 1. Results will be announced 2 days later. You can read the complete rules here.
Peace,
Bart
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Greets!
I've been doing some more work on the OGA community tileset. As you can see, I'm quite serious about making it happen, but it would be nice if I could get some additional contributors other than just myself. If you're at all interested, stop by and leave a comment on our Community Projects forum.
Peace,
Bart
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Greets!
OGA has commissioned some more exclusive art, this time an overworld RPG tileset. For the moment, it includes only the basics -- grass, ocean, forest, cliffs, towns, and a castle. As the months pass, we'll be adding more onto it. For now, you can find it here:
http://opengameart.org/content/overworld-rpg-tileset
Here's a preview:
As always, if you have any comments or suggestions as to what to add to it, please let us know. We also would love to accept art submissions or donations toward expanding this tileset.
Thanks!
Bart
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We've set up a system here at OGA wherein users are awarded recognition for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. You can earn "Medals" by contributing art, posting on the forums, commenting on art, participating in contests, etc. These medals will show up on your user page and your forum posts. Accumulating medals may earn you small benefits, such as being able to bypass the approval process when posting art; however, access to all of the art on this site will always remain open to everyone.
You can read more about medals here.
Peace!
Bart
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I saw a submission today, and I thought it appropriate to draw special attention to it, as it's absolutely amazing. Ails submitted his archive of 420 (and growing) pixel art fantasy RPG icons. The small preview I've included here doesn't do it any justice. I recommend that you:
- Check out the submission, and
- Take a look at Ails' DeviantArt page, which has some really excellent art
Peace,
Bart
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The results of the Pixel Art contest are in! Here are the numbers:
1. Barbarian ($100 -- first prize)
2. Brigand Armor ($50 -- second prize)
3. Armor & Hair ($20 -- third prize)
4. Gentleman (honorable mention)
5. Turnip Armor
6. Top Hat
Congrats to the winners and thank you to all who participated! I'm really thrilled with the amount of skill and effort on these entries. We'll be holding our next contest in a couple of months.
I encourage everyone to check out the complete results page, which lists the scores for each entry and has commentary from the judges.
Peace!
Bart
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I'm about half way done with writing up the results page. Expect the results within the hour.
Bart
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With the judging for the OpenGameArt.org pixel art contest almost finished, keep an eye on this space for the results, which will be announced before midnight tonight (8/9/09) Eastern Daylight Time. It's looking like a close race. :)
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