[Visual] 4th place in Pixel Art Contest

Heyo everyone, Redwyn here with a little showoff here.

Awhile back, I found out about a Pixeling contest from BYOND for http://opengameart.org/

The contest was apparantly to create modifications, hair, poses, accessories, etc for a custom base someone had made in around a month or two. 1st place winner gets $100, while 2nd place winner gets 50.

I didn't learn about this contest until the last month and I procrastinated like shit. [Mainly my main problem for this was that I had so many ideas what to make for the base that I didn't choose one until like... The last minute.]

I decided to take my chance at it, and here's the result.

http://opengameart.org/content/june-july-2009-pixel-art-contest-results

I'm just surprised I made it to 4th place and got an honorable mention...[Even though I did the sprites in like a couple of hours on the last day and didn't complete everything >///////>.... Plus, I didn't learn that they pushed the submission date back by two days so I didn't get the chance to finish what I didn't complete v_v]

This is what bites me in the ass for being lazy, BUT!  I'm slowly breaking my laziness X]

If anyone wants to download the rar containing the sprites I did to see everything I made and didn't finish, here's the link: http://opengameart.org/content/pixel-art-contest-entry-gentleman-side-steampunk

P.S. I'm pissed off at myself for doing this at the last minute, if I recieved Fourth place by doing that much in just a few hours, think I would have done with the half month or full month period I dicked around on :\

P.S.S. It also pisses me off when people don't say anything about my sprites [CoughcoughcloudspriteXPforshoushiwhodidn'teventhankme<_<coughcough] and don't tell me what I can do to improve them, the people here did so and I was told what I could have fixed. I crave criticism and the sort because it helps me learn better and helps me become a better spriter.

Even if it tears my ass a new one, it'll help me.

Here's a little story time XP

Back in 2007 when I was a relatively shitty spriter, I made a suit on what I believe to be a base made for a BYOND game back then, and one of my close online friends who I've known nearly ever since I've been on the internet just flat out said:

"Quit spriting, this work is a piece of shit and you will never ever be a good spriter, find another hobby."

That was basically what he said, I can't remember fully but that's the gist of it.

That pissed me off very majorly, even though what he said about the sprite was true. It was a shitty mess XD

But ever since I've become good at spriting, I've secretly thanked him in my mind - because when he told me I would never be a good spriter and it was the only thing I felt I was good at even then, I strove very, very hard to prove that mother fucker wrong and I think I have so far XD

Semi-long story short, if I post a spritesheet or sprite and if it's not up to snuff to be good, please tell me even if you think it will hurt my feelings, because I strive to be good at the only thing that I believe I'm not worthless for.

I'M AMAZED I EVEN RANKED IN A CONTEST AT ALL!

Back in 2007 when I was a relatively shitty spriter, I made a suit on what I believe to be a base made for a BYOND game back then, and one of my close online friends who I've known nearly ever since I've been on the internet just flat out said:

"Quit spriting, this work is a piece of shit and you will never ever be a good spriter, find another hobby."

but you defied all odds and came out on top, like a true underdog.

Redwyn Balboa.

Back in 2007 when I was a relatively shitty spriter, I made a suit on what I believe to be a base made for a BYOND game back then, and one of my close online friends who I've known nearly ever since I've been on the internet just flat out said:

"Quit spriting, this work is a piece of shit and you will never ever be a good spriter, find another hobby."

And you proved him wrong. I say this all the time when you are looking for critique on your work, but your spriting is amazing and I can only see it getting better as time goes on.

Oh and don't worry about coming out in 4th place in the contest, you did what you could in the time limit and it still came out looking great.

Everyone starts out as a beginner, good thing you never gave up. ^^

Great work, incomplete and still got 4th place. =D

Well shit, wish I knew about this.

Great job Redwyn, that's awesome- I think you should have placed higher.

Looks fucking fantastic, you must have a shitty friend then.

Tell him to go fuck off, you're awesome.

Holy cow guys, thanks a lot 

This means a lot to me. I still have a long way to go but I think I'll make it!

AND HOLY SHIT LOOK AT THE EMAIL I JUST GOT WOOT!!

Greets!

Just wanted to let you know that I'm something of a steampunk fan, and I liked your contest entry.  While the incompleteness prevented it from winning a prize, I'd be willing to offer you $50 in September if you'd finish it and license it freely (ie, the same way the contest entries are licensed).  Would you be interested?

Thanks!

Bart
http://opengameart.org

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CHFTHNFJNTGNJNTYHTJNTGMNGMGYMMHGH!!! [That folks, is basically an orgasm]

Several hours of work got me this far and he's willing to pay me to complete it?! HOLY SHIT! I can finish this in about a day or two after looking up how to improve it and hell even make more steampunk stuff holy shit penis!

Sorry for the orgasm guys XD I'm just surprised I even got ranked and even got this semi first job offer X]

lol. that's pretty awesome dude haha. congrats

I wish I was good enough to do that. ;-; But good job. I couldn't do that kind of work in a week. ;-; Of course, I might procrastinate like you... >_> But yea

Hey congrats!

Also man I know what you mean, I remember Inq telling me that my art as a whole is some uninspired anime shit and he thought I was hopeless haha. But it's a good thing you persisted!