Design a Fantasy Gladiator (1 of 32)

ステータス: Closed
賞金: $203
受け取ったエントリー: 63
優勝者: jokosun

Winner

コンテスト概要

Hi everyone! I have a board game in the works titled "Gladiators of Dragon Isle". This is a realistic gladiator themed game in a fantasy setting.

We're at the point in development that we're acquiring the artwork for the gladiators themselves. This contest is to find a style that we like, and comes with a potential commission for the remaining 31 gladiators. Should you be commissioned for all gladiators, we would negotiate a rate but expect no higher than $100 USD / card. If that's unacceptable, please don't worry about participating in the contest. We would also expect a time frame of at least a gladiator/week.

The image must include the full body, be colored, and have a background of an arena and/or the sands of an arena. This background could serve as a template for each following gladiator, so your initial approach is important but it will potentially require less work for each following gladiator.

I'm aiming to have the gladiators look like real people in this world, not cartoony or overstated versions. Aiming for more subtle effects to show their personality.

The one I'll have you complete:
Myev - A tough female Half Human-Half Orc Warlord. (You can go either Half-Orc or Orc, either works.. that's entirely up to you)

She should portray an aura of leadership, strength, and power. The kind of fighter that's survived fight after fight, and earned her position rather than inherited it. This could make her appear a little rough, with the possibility of scars/hard eyes or something like that to showcase that she's seen battle.

Each gladiator has a unique ability that they can use which largely defines that character and the kind of fighter they are.
Myev has an ability called Might of the Bear: This should make her appear tough and have charms, bones, furs or something resembling a bear.

Her sexuality should not be focused on. (No large bosom, or bikini clothing ect.). She should be a powerful orc warlord who happens to be female, and not a female who happens to be a powerful orc warlord if that makes sense.

Her face should not be covered, as she should be prideful and not hide behind a mask. Her face should also be relatively pretty, but pretty for a half-orc/orc..maybe not by human standards. A hard, strong face would do.

I've attached an image that resembles the concept we're chasing the closest.
I am not expecting you to match this style/level of quality, I want you to bring your own style to the design...this is just the kind of orc that represents the character we're after the best. Styles could include cell-shaded, comic style, inked, digital, realistic...whatever you think you can use to bring the character to life and make it look good..I'm fairly flexible.

I've also attached the board design so you can have an idea of the style/theme so far.

I look forwarding to seeing what you're able to come up with!!

Thanks!

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採用者フィードバック

“I ran a contest for a fantasy gladiator design, and Joko P. submitted a design with a level of quality superior to both competitors and portfolio. Well done! I hope we can work together in the future, and Joko would be a great asset to your team.”

Fletchoo, Canada.

公開説明ボード

コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
Hello everyone! Thank you all for your participation, the amount of great entries was amazing.

The winner of the contest is Entfry #31 by Joko P.

The other finalists that deserve mention:
#28 by Anton N
#23 by Oleksandr V
#70 by Irlan B.
#51 Teodoro Q.

The decision was incredibly hard, and was not unanimous...I would have been fine accepting any of these entries for the win, and will keep your contact information for the future. Thanks again!
- 6年間前
1. rivaro
  - 5年間前
  please let me know if you have more contest like this one in future.
  - 5年間前
arteo77
- 6年間前
Hi, I'm sorry I did not win this contest, I would have liked to be able to continue the work for you on the other gladiators ... it was a fantastic theme !. If you want you can always contact me for any other work. Thank you
- 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
This would be easier to decide if there was one image that was better than the others, but the sheer quality of a handful of submissions has made me quickly realize how unqualified I am in making this decision. I'll be showing my favorites to the core playtesting group in the hopes that we can come to consensus shortly. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I did not expect this amount of amazing submissions, and I wish I could afford to reward you all.
- 6年間前
VerikArt
- 6年間前
Please check #23 :)
- 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
We're in the final 6 hours, and I believe I've left feedback on all of the images after receiving many designs today. If I've missed yours, please respond with the entry # here and I'll be sure to get to it asap.
- 6年間前
1. Skyzon
  - 6年間前
  Please check #84
  - 6年間前
2. Godlikecreative
  - 6年間前
  #83 Work still in progress...
  - 6年間前
NatashaIlich
- 6年間前
entry #69 tnx
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Thank you for the entry, I've left feedback on the design.
  - 6年間前
2. NatashaIlich
  - 6年間前
  thank you , I left msg
  - 6年間前
jorgeclare
- 6年間前
Please look at entry #75 thank you for your time.
- 6年間前
julieanro
- 6年間前
Please review #71 . Thank you.
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I've left feedback, I hope you can finish before the contest closes!
  - 6年間前
tamzania
- 6年間前
Hi buddy, I submitted my rendered version #62 , hope you like it. :D
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I do! Left feedback on the image, thanks again :)
  - 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
We're a little into the last week of the contest, and I've received some great images so far! I want to thank everyone who's submitted up until now. I will run the contest to it's conclusion, but if you're considering participating you should know that the competition has done a great job and it will take a skilled artist to take the win. If you're just starting out or looking for an easy win, you won't be able to compete with the images so far.
- 6年間前
zeelant
- 6年間前
Hello, I would really like to participate in your project. check № 60 and you can see the details in №61
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Checked and left feedback, thank you!
  - 6年間前
chmurnik
- 6年間前
Great contest, really enjoyed it! Please check my version, #59 and leave a feedback:)
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Thank you, feedback has been left!
  - 6年間前
tamzania
- 6年間前
I will upload my rendered version soon. :)
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I look forward to it :)
  - 6年間前
CREATIVESTUDIO78
- 6年間前
Check #56 and give your feedback.. I attached my drawing also..
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  You're a thief. This is the commissioned work of Manthos Lappas. I know, because I was the one who commissioned him for the design. I own the image you're attempting to submit as your own to win my contest. It's people like you that make things hard for artists, and you should be ashamed of yourself.
  - 6年間前
arteo77
- 6年間前
hi, I finished my illustration, please look at my proposal #51 and leave a feedback! Thanks so much
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Just responded and left feedback. Thank you!!
  - 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
Hey everyone! Just a little update: I'll be out of town for a few days, so won't be able to leave feedback as regularly as usual. I should return by Monday at the latest, so rest assured your submissions will be considered and feedback left then! Thanks again :)
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I've returned! I've rated and left feedback on all the images so far. Thank you to everyone who submitted while I was away.
  - 6年間前
NatashaIlich
- 6年間前
I like it , Im in :)
- 6年間前
jorgeclare
- 6年間前
submitting my first entry today...this is a great contest...and i like it being sealed...thanks!
- 6年間前
misterrampage
- 6年間前
is uploading more than one entry allowed?
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Yes, you can make as many attempts as you wish...but only a single winner will be selected.
  - 6年間前
arteo77
- 6年間前
Hi, i would like to participate, this contest is very interesting, please wait until the deadline, don't close it before! Thank you
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Will do! We want to give everyone an equal opportunity to submit a design, since this is a major design decision for our game. Saw some good things in your portfolio, looking forward to your submission!
  - 6年間前
tizianafruiu
- 6年間前
This is an interesting contest, please wait for my entry don't close this early :)
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Not a problem. Looking forward to your entry!
  - 6年間前
giacomonegroni
- 6年間前
#increaseprize
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I have increased the prize pool by $25!
  - 6年間前
2. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  I have increased the prize pool by another $75!
  - 6年間前
plastic2015
- 6年間前
You made it blind so no one would aid you in spotting con work . that's what the con artist aimed for . good luck with that.
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  This is my first contest and it was the first thing requested, so assumed artists preferred to have their contribution remain unique.
  
  I spoke with a few experts in the industry on how to spot these images. Rest assured, I've researched every image submitted so far, and will continue to do so carefully.
  - 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
I didn't think I would need to clarify this, but the images must be designed by you and not publicly available. Two of the submissions so far were stolen from other artists and have been reported. As to the other artists, Thank you! I'm sorry you have to deal with this kind of competition.
- 6年間前
Ruskul
- 6年間前
What is the desired dimensions and resolution of the final products. Are they digital, or to be printed?
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  The image is intended for print, on roughly a 2.5" x 2.75" area of a card. The higher the resolution the better...but for the purposes of this contest the goal is to find an artist who can portray a style I enjoy, so their is a fair amount of freedom in regards to exact size. Should the image win and both parties are interested in continuing, that's when the exact sizing and template needs to match for all the images.
  - 6年間前
コンテスト所有者
- 6年間前
Increased the total Prize Pool from $125 to $200, and made it a Top Contest!
- 6年間前
astakhovalexalex
- 6年間前
hello, the pose should be static? The person should look "in the chamber"?
or is it not important and it is possible to make it dynamic (in the process of leaping, hitting) in order to reveal the character?
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  You can make it as dynamic as you'd like, they do not need to have a static pose by any means. Using their stance to reveal the character is a wise approach and completely acceptable.
  - 6年間前
tamzania
- 6年間前
I'll give it a shot! :D
- 6年間前
1. コンテスト所有者
  - 6年間前
  Sounds great! Looking forward to what you can come up with :)
  - 6年間前