So I recruited a few artists in the end to aid me in judging this contest. Strudel helped me a lot during the judging of this, helping me to narrow it down and review the forms more thoroughly than I would have been able to do on my own. I also had to recruit howlingtothestars and grifforik to aid us in determining some things and help with judging a little. So thank you to all of you first off - I couldn't have done it without you (especially not as soon or easily)
The winner, after some debate and going over is commandant.
Your form was a force to be reckoned with, the sheer amount of artwork was almost overwhleming. Your animations great and impressive as was your entire form. Everything flowed together, and the fancy rat companion was a cute lil touch. (just wanted to throw that in~) I knew the competition would come down to a few large forms, and it did but yours stood tall against the other forms. It was still a tough decision but we feel we've made the right decision in the end. Congrats, commandant, your form was truly amazing. I can say with certainty I hope I never have to face off against you in the future for a viscet competition (just saying cx )
Due to the amount of effort and development I saw in two other forms, I've decided to give RUs. Which in actuality I was pretty sure I'd even up having to do (since the forms were becoming quite crazy/impressive). For these RUs - the two individuals listed below need to pm me with the following info: 1 element*, 1 color** & 1 supernatural/fantasy being or creature.
*the element needs to be based on an element like fire, water, earth, etc.
**color is not necessary, but if added must be generalized. So basically you can say "green" but don't give me any hex codes plz c: you can say dark or light (and it can be yellow if you want)
-the supernatural/fantasy being or creature should help influence any items I might add (but it is not guaranteed if I cannot make a good item or items from it)
So the RUs go to-
Marki-moo;
There were some excellent things about your form Marki, most of your form was just super impressive. I can see the time and the care that you put into it and it really excited me to see you and Commandant go head-to-head over it. You two were really neck and neck for most of the competition. Your story, and your character development were on spot and wonderful. However, when me and Strudel were combing over the forms to figure out which ones should be considered, which ones shouldn’t be considered, and which ones should be disqualified we almost accidentally disqualified you. Your personality wasn’t labeled as a personality and it read more as character information/development segment/something that would be added as an extra. Thankfully, we realized what you were going for with it. But for precaution’s sake, labeling the required sections is definitely what you want to do. That way there is no confusion and so an artist doesn’t make the same mistake we almost made.
and
Firewolf56;
Honestly I didn't know if I'd end up giving another RU when I saw the forms beginning to tower to the sky. But me and Strudel were thoroughly surprised and quite happy with your form! It impressed us and the story was very intriguing and we really enjoyed it. The artwork you ended up getting together was great too, we were very impressed with your form and honestly I feel you deserve an RU too <3
I also would like to give some honorable mentions to shout out at some other forms that were really good but just didn't top the ones mentioned above.
HM = x1 Stub per individual listed: 155NinjaCat & Gazoonia!
Thank you everyone for all your efforts, this was a great competition. <3