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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
            EGGS, EGGS EGGS! It's always a good time to design EGGS! Here's your chance to design Eggs to become furniture items in the game! We need you to design us the most awesome Eggs you can, and we'll be picking out the best designs to put into the game! Remember that you have to design the flat square design that will then be rendered onto an egg shape - you don't design a finished egg-shaped design. Post your entries in the Entry thread here -- Include your design in your entry post as an image, using image tags . -- Images must be 256 x 256 pixels -- Images must be .png format -- Include pirate name and ocean in your post -- If you have a preference on whether your egg (if chosen) is purchaseable or unpurchaseable, make sure to mention this as well or we'll choose for you! (Please note that the arrrtists reserve the right to make the final a ruling in this matter.) -- You can enter up to 8 designs each. These must all be in a single post - edit your post to change or add designs, until the deadline. To post an image: -- Save your image at the correct size as a .png image on your computer -- Upload it to a website - either your own webspace, or use one of the main free sites such as imgur.com, imageshack.com, photobucket.com, etc, and get the url for the image on that site. -- Ensure that your image is not in a private area that requires log-in to view. Get a mate to check they can see it with your url. -- In your entry post, enclose the url in image tags as shown here and here -- PREVIEW BEFORE POSTING - if the image isn't showing on preview, check your url and tags. -- Remember to add your pirate name and ocean before posting. Other rules and guidelines: -- You should submit original work - this means that you have to create the design yourself. References to copyrighted intellectual properties should be excluded from the entries . You may use reference materials for your work, but if you base your work substantially on a reference, please acknowledge it in your forum post. You do not need to acknowledge any game art used as reference material. -- Your design should be able to 'wrap' - this means that the two sides of the design should join up seamlessly with no discontinuity where the two sides meet. Test this by laying two copies of your design side by side and check if it has an unsightly seam running down the egg. Please note that while we encourage artists to present seamless designs, a seam is acceptable as long as the egg looks good when rendered. If you are unable to make a seamless design no matter how hard you try, submit the entry anyway if you feel your design is good! -- Remember the shape-changing effect of putting your design round an egg. A design that looks sensible in a square template could look strange on the final egg model. Keep in mind that your design may be rotated for the final egg. -- The scene also really burns out the details, so make the whole thing slightly darker than you would think. Slightly! -- Keep it simple. The design has to work on a relatively small object, make sure your design shines through. --This YPPedia page shows the winning Easter eggs since 2006. --Make sure to check the second post for "Tips and tricks and links and things"! The deadline for egg designs is Saturday, February 29th 2020 - 11:59 PM game time. If yours is one of the winning designs chosen, your prize is to get your design created as a bit of in-game furniture, and you'll be given a couple of eggs in your design and the Gilded Egg trophy if you don't already have it. Go forth and lay eggs! ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady ---------------------------------------- [Edit 2 times, last edit by Clotho at Mar 13, 2020 3:00:24 PM] |
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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
Tips and tricks and links and things: These links are included not just as a reminder of previous entries, but also because the threads contain a lot of useful information, and probably answer most of the questions that are likely to come up this year! 2020 : event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2020 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2019: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2019 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2018: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2018 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2017: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2017 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2016: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2016 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2015: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2015 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2014: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2014 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2013: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2013 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2012: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2012 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2011: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2011 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2010: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2010 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2009: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2009 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2008: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2008 rendering test thread -- People's Choice Easter Eggs! 2007: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2007 rendering test thread 2006: event thread -- entry thread -- entries flat version -- entries rendered versions -- 2006 rendering test thread TUTORIALS! -- YPPedia Egg Design page -- YPPedia Helpful art tutorials and resources -- Faeree's Egg Layout Design Tutorial -- Faeree's 3DS Max Tutorial 2018 RENDERING! In previous years, there have been kind folk willing and able to host a "Test Rendering Thread", which allows people who don't have access to appropriate software the chance to see their designs rendered and tweak them before deciding their final entries. Review the rendering threads from previous years so you can see the designs that were tested before being finalized - take a look - it will give you lots of ideas for what works and what doesn't! We have a rendering thread here ! (Thank you Greyladyy and Faeree) -- If you want a copy of the basic egg mesh file, it's linked from Egg#Competition_files . You can use this if you wish to test your design and you have a 3D modeling program. Note that you do not need to do this to enter - just if you want to try it out yourself. -- If you're keen to test it, there are easy downloads of 30 days free trial versions of some 3D modeling software (e.g. 3D studio max or Blender). -- Quick instructions on how to get the correct viewpoint for the eggs are here. If there are updated instructions I should link to or other useful tutorials I may have missed, I'll be happy to edit these in! Thanks again to those people who have helped in the past with rendering and YPPedia pages, and to those who (I hope!) will do so this year, thanks in advance. This Eggomelet wouldn't be the same without you all! ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady ---------------------------------------- [Edit 2 times, last edit by Clotho at Apr 14, 2020 8:01:29 PM] |
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CapnKkatz
Joined: Jul 11, 2006 Posts: 2689 Status: Offline |
Three more days to get your egg entries in! Standing by to render as needed. :) ---------------------------------------- Greylady, Meridian & Emerald, Greyladyy on Cerulean Get cracking and scrambling! Eggs are here!! |
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lilymoon
Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 1214 Status: Offline |
Eggies can be rendered here mates! 1 more day to go! ---------------------------------------- Faeree ~ Illustrious Wanderer on all oceans ~ Avvie by Tilinka!
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Taskbeta
Joined: Mar 5, 2012 Posts: 904 Status: Offline |
CLOTHO! The link in the Entry Thread towards the Main Thread links to the Main Thread from 2019... Also... Now we wait...... ---------------------------------------- Bisca - Emerald & Obsidian Avvy by: Jellyx ---------------------------------------- [Edit 1 times, last edit by Taskbeta at Mar 1, 2020 6:35:20 AM] |
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lilymoon
Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 1214 Status: Offline |
Yeah at first I thought the deadline was moved to march 8th and then realized it was for last years. Maybe I wasn't the only one? And.. yep now we wait :) ---------------------------------------- Faeree ~ Illustrious Wanderer on all oceans ~ Avvie by Tilinka!
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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
GASP! It's been fixed now. Judging has started :) ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady |
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Vermiljoen
Joined: Jan 18, 2018 Posts: 89 Status: Offline |
*crosses fingers* ---------------------------------------- Jaxxa - Emerald Vermiljoen - Obsidian |
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Taskbeta
Joined: Mar 5, 2012 Posts: 904 Status: Offline |
Why must the wait always be so long :( ---------------------------------------- Bisca - Emerald & Obsidian Avvy by: Jellyx |
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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
We have winners! Druuuuumroll! Bisca's Beach Egg  Cattrin's Lilac Sugar Egg  Faeree's Djinn Egg  Faeree's Red Thai Flower Egg  Greylady's Teddy Pirate Egg  Jaxxa's Amber Egg  Jaxxa's Gator Egg  Phaerie's Ninja Egg  Remmyrackham's Rainbow Egg  Vanleigh's Autumn Egg  Woodenneye's Garden Gnome Egg  Zapa's Vampire Egg  The prizes and trophy (if you don't already have it) will be delivered as soon as the eggs are in game. Please note that these may not be the final rotations/angles.The names may not be final and I don't have information on when these will be released, nor on which eggs will be available in the Palace Shoppe, what the prices will be, or which eggs will be events-only. If you're not one of the winners picked this year, don't despair - there's always next year. And chances are that one of your eggs was somebody's favorite! Winners may choose if they want both copies of their design on the same pirate/ocean or if they want the second copy on a different ocean on the same account. The first copy will be delivered to the pirate and ocean in your entry, please contact me via petition with the title "FAO:Clotho" with confirmation of the pirate and ocean (on the same account) where you'd like the second egg delivered*. Thank you everyone for participating, you are who make this event wonderful! Special thanks to our eggstraordinary renderers, Greylady and Faeree, who scramble the best renderings! * Eggs will be delivered once they are available in game. *Edit: corrected Woodenneye's name. Apparently I can't spell :) ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady ---------------------------------------- [Edit 2 times, last edit by Clotho at Mar 16, 2020 2:48:03 PM] |
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Taskbeta
Joined: Mar 5, 2012 Posts: 904 Status: Offline |
I am literally crying.. SO HAPPY Thank You Thank You Thank You!! ---------------------------------------- Bisca - Emerald & Obsidian Avvy by: Jellyx |
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joandart
Joined: Jan 24, 2007 Posts: 1630 Status: Offline |
Congratulations, everyone! There were so many great ideas entered! Those that weren't chosen this time still have a chance to shine in the People's Choice . ---------------------------------------- Herowena of Cerulean Still Sleeping With The Fishes Avatar by Dexla |
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zapadapa
Joined: Aug 11, 2007 Posts: 171 Status: Offline |
Hooray! Thank you and congratulations everyone. All the entries were fantastic as always. ---------------------------------------- Zapa of Emerald |
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CapnKkatz
Joined: Jul 11, 2006 Posts: 2689 Status: Offline |
Whee!! Thanks so much, and congrats to ALL the winners! :) ---------------------------------------- Greylady, Meridian & Emerald, Greyladyy on Cerulean Get cracking and scrambling! Eggs are here!! |
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Vermiljoen
Joined: Jan 18, 2018 Posts: 89 Status: Offline |
Wheeeee!~ Congrats everyone! ---------------------------------------- Jaxxa - Emerald Vermiljoen - Obsidian |
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lilymoon
Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 1214 Status: Offline |
Yarr! Thank ye so much and congrats to the other winners! Looking forward to seeing them all in game! <3 ---------------------------------------- Faeree ~ Illustrious Wanderer on all oceans ~ Avvie by Tilinka!
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Phaerie2
Joined: May 4, 2010 Posts: 310 Status: Offline |
Oh!! I laid an egg! My first one! Thank you so very much <3 Congrats to all the entrants - I wouldn't have been able to choose! xxx ---------------------------------------- *********************************** Phaerie: Obsidian and Cerulean Phaeirie: Emerald ___________________________________ Fray Cray Phae at yer service! |
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Flotch
Joined: Jul 3, 2004 Posts: 266 Status: Offline |
Thank you! and Congrats to everyone! I love this year's eggies and want them all! Special thanks to Faeree and Greylady who made this learning experience soooo much easier and stress-free with their patience, help and kind encouragement. Best to All, ---------------------------------------- Woodenneye, on Cerulean |
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Wobblysquab
Joined: Oct 20, 2018 Posts: 27 Status: Offline |
Congratulations, everyone! More for my hoard... :) ---------------------------------------- Squabbles/Lacklustre/Wobblysquab on Emerald |
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Taskbeta
Joined: Mar 5, 2012 Posts: 904 Status: Offline |
There's an egg-themed boat for portraits but no eggs yet :( Any estimated time of arrival? ---------------------------------------- Bisca - Emerald & Obsidian Avvy by: Jellyx |
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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
Eggs are in game! I've delivered all Eggs, you should find your copies in your inventories. If by accident I delivered on the wrong ocean, please send me a petition and I'll swap! Some trophies delivered too, the ones missing is because I haven't caught you online :) A huge thank you to our lovely renderers! You each will find eggie goodies in your inventories. Congratulations again everyone! Stay safe! ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady |
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Taskbeta
Joined: Mar 5, 2012 Posts: 904 Status: Offline |
Maybe if you'd hearty me you wouldn't miss me ;) :P ---------------------------------------- Bisca - Emerald & Obsidian Avvy by: Jellyx |
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CapnKkatz
Joined: Jul 11, 2006 Posts: 2689 Status: Offline |
Thanks so much Ms. Clotho! Shall I whip up some huevos rancheros for dinner?? :) ---------------------------------------- Greylady, Meridian & Emerald, Greyladyy on Cerulean Get cracking and scrambling! Eggs are here!! |
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Clotho
OceanMaster Joined: Jun 23, 2009 Posts: 4039 Status: Offline |
That sounds delicious! ---------------------------------------- Avatar by Greylady |
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Merchxnt
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Congratulations all winners and those that entered. I'm currently working on a simple render process for next year so anyone with the latest version of photoshop can do this. It also makes designing eggs easier so you can see the outcome instantly. (I design on the diffuse UV map) Any egg designers that are curious or want to test some egg designs for next year (I know it's a bit early) but please give me some feedback. File and tutorial can be found here . Please note I've hosted a PSD file which is safe to download. ---------------------------------------- [Edit 1 times, last edit by Merchxnt at Apr 25, 2020 9:08:43 PM] |
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Merchxnt
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Bump. Can someone that renders eggs please test and see if this method is plausible. |
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Phaerie2
Joined: May 4, 2010 Posts: 310 Status: Offline |
When I click the download link for the PSD file, it asks for a password. ---------------------------------------- *********************************** Phaerie: Obsidian and Cerulean Phaeirie: Emerald ___________________________________ Fray Cray Phae at yer service! |
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Merchxnt
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Try 4G5G9Y |
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cattrin
Joined: Jan 22, 2005 Posts: 2069 Status: Offline |
Hey! You asked me to test this then logged off so I couldn't say how it went... I was able to get to the point where I add a new texture to the default, but then, after doing that, it just shows a black egg on the render. Even if I remove the new one, so the default has no changes, it is still black. I think the steps may need to be spelled out more exactly, say which file each action is taking place in, etc. I must be doing something wrong! This would be totally awesome to use during the egg comps. :) ---------------------------------------- Cattrin of Cerulean Avatar by Apollo (we miss you :c), Blakbead, Angelira, Coriander, and Accelerator!
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Merchxnt
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Hi Cattrin, Sorry I logged off! I had to sleep! May I ask what version of photoshop you're using? I'll see how I can best help you. Please send me a screenshot of your error. Make sure you saved the UV map (texture) in the diffuse window. If the egg is black I believe it is a photoshop issue and works on the newer versions. However you can still try pressing 3D - > Render 3D and see if that helps. If you use discord you can DM your username to me if you wish. PS I will move this to its own thread. ---------------------------------------- [Edit 2 times, last edit by Merchxnt at May 3, 2020 12:25:54 AM] |
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