Weapon Design Contest 2021

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Originally Posted by TabrisOmbrelame

I think DRG may like a new Halberd, just like the lvl 70 (Ryunohige).

https://www.truetrophies.com/customimages/042843.jpg

Something like this can be really cool on a DRG. Maybe with some Dark Red / Black, surrounding effect (if that could be an artifact).

If someone is willing to do an Halberd for DRG, please win :D

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gonna channel my inner edge lord who wears those oversized silk button up shirts

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Originally Posted by Kolsykol

Gendered staves xD?
I am so confused.

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shouldnt be too confusing
something that appeals to dudes and dudettes obv
but cant please errbody

I'd like to see more slender dark knight swords, like a proper Zweihander- not an anime greatsword that is a giant paddle

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Originally Posted by HeyMcFly

I'd like to see more slender dark knight swords, like a proper Zweihander- not an anime greatsword that is a giant paddle

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You're in luck, there's a few zweihanders already, latest being the Crystarium Greatsword!

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Originally Posted by HeyMcFly

not an anime greatsword that is a giant paddle

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You're aware of what game you're playing right xD?


Low level stuff tends to be more minimalistic, there's a ton of swords like that already there's only so many things you can do with it really.

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Originally Posted by Tsiron

You're in luck, there's a few zweihanders already, latest being the Crystarium Greatsword!

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And we need more of those- instead of paddles which is why stated my opinion!

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Originally Posted by Kolsykol

You're aware of what game you're playing right xD?


Low level stuff tends to be more minimalistic, there's a ton of swords like that already there's only so many things you can do with it really.

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I'm aware, which is why I suggested more minimalistic swords that I'd like to see rather than paddles

I really liked the way the contest was handled this year. Submitting entries through an official platform was a brilliant idea. In the previous contests, I was never sure if my entry that I sent via email actually made it on time or not. I have a habit of working till the last minute (courtesy of the ever-so-whimsical inspiration that usually deserts me till the deadline is looming dangerously close), so I usually submit my entries at the very last minute (sometimes literally >_>). This time around, the platform clearly lets you know that your entry was accepted, and then you can clearly see when submissions are no longer possible.

Now the hardest part begins: waiting 6 months for the results (T_T).

I was going submit something but after seeing the WAR template I didn't bother. I want WAR to get a hammer and was just going to make a giant morning star in the shape of Dalamund with tomeliths as spikes but that obviously wouldn't fit.

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Originally Posted by Marxam

I was going submit something but after seeing the WAR template I didn't bother. I want WAR to get a hammer and was just going to make a giant morning star in the shape of Dalamund with tomeliths as spikes but that obviously wouldn't fit.

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DRG of all things has got one of those already lol

who else realises a day after submitting that their idea was bad?

I forgot to submit in the end. :(

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Originally Posted by Lihtleita

who else realises a day after submitting that their idea was bad?

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I'm not expecting much, especially since I tend towards less flashy, more grounded designs... then again my entire reason for entering was more to get across that (some of us think) it'd be nice if Samurai got a straight sword or three, for a change

Next time they do a weapon design contest, I hope someone submit a Sage weapon that consist of 4 mini Cruise chaser.

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Originally Posted by Lihtleita

who else realises a day after submitting that their idea was bad?

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Of course my idea was bad, but i knew that before sending it XD
I'm probably going to be copyright-flagged (made sure it was ok ; but i should have pointed that in the file)

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Originally Posted by Iscah

I forgot to submit in the end. :(

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/comfort (>_<)

So I've actually never been around during one of these contests before, do they not... make an announcement it's over or anything? Dead silence until March 2022? Can I post the stuff I drew...?

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Originally Posted by Tsiron

So I've actually never been around during one of these contests before, do they not... make an announcement it's over or anything? Dead silence until March 2022? Can I post the stuff I drew...?

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Since the announcement for the contest itself states the deadline, I guess they see no need to announce when it ends, or they might do that on Twitter. And I expect it'll be dead silence till they announce the winners.

You can't post the stuff you drew online until they announce the winners. It's stated among the rules.

I think when they did the armor set contest previously they had an announcement of winners and like 1-2 runner ups for each gear set category. There was a fair amount of time that passed between the end of the contest and the announcement. Most likely because there are a lot of submissions to go through. I suspect this one to take longer simply because of more categories and it generally being easier to draw a weapon as opposed to a full on suit of armor or a costume.

Reading the rules I had gotten the impression it was a recommendation for our own benefit to ensure no one tried to steal your art, not an actual restriction. It states, "Please refrain from sharing your artworks publicly until the winners are announced, in order to protect your Entry."

Notably, it starts with "please" when the other bullet points state you "must."

I saw someone on Twitter sharing their design as a sample of their submission instead of directly sharing what they submitted on the provided template. That seemed like a good work-around as it keeps anyone else from having access to the actual file they submitted to try and claim it was their own later if it wins or something crazy like that.

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Originally Posted by RamKat

Reading the rules I had gotten the impression it was a recommendation for our own benefit to ensure no one tried to steal your art, not an actual restriction. It states, "Please refrain from sharing your artworks publicly until the winners are announced, in order to protect your Entry."

Notably, it starts with "please" when the other bullet points state you "must."

I saw someone on Twitter sharing their design as a sample of their submission instead of directly sharing what they submitted on the provided template. That seemed like a good work-around as it keeps anyone else from having access to the actual file they submitted to try and claim it was their own later if it wins or something crazy like that.

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Better safe than sorry, I say :P

I had only half of an idea and have little artistic ability so I didn't submit anything, but best of luck to those who did!