Tank Gear Design Contest Discussion Thread?

I have a lot of questions about how to do my design.

Is there going to be a discussion thread for the contest? Or is there not going to be? :O I just was hoping to see some examples of what sort of things SE is expecting from the submissions.

I want to make sure my submission has the best chances of being chosen and I don't want it to be cast aside because of too little information :(.
Please open a discussion thread for the contest :O.

SE has never made a discussion thread concerning events. You just read the contest rule and hope you made something that they will like. It will most likely follow the same structure of the hairstyle contest back in 2015, where they pick the armor they like and then let the players vote on it.

I think, when making your design, keep in mind that it should be doable... not super duper detailed, and not jetting out so much that it will clip with other gear. (They might still give you an honorable mention if it looks great, but I think the grand prize is going to require a lot of practicality... especially since they said they will make the grand prize winner's submission into actual gear.)

Since you will have to plan out each piece, I think I will sketch a front/back of the full set, then show individual pieces for arms, legs, etc. That is if I do it... I'm a pretty lazy person. :P

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Originally Posted by Ryuko

I think, when making your design, keep in mind that it should be doable... not super duper detailed, and not jetting out so much that it will clip with other gear. (They might still give you an honorable mention if it looks great, but I think the grand prize is going to require a lot of practicality... especially since they said they will make the grand prize winner's submission into actual gear.)

Since you will have to plan out each piece, I think I will sketch a front/back of the full set, then show individual pieces for arms, legs, etc. That is if I do it... I'm a pretty lazy person. :P

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Thanks for the ideas :). I'm just so worried that something might be wrong with it that it'll completely be disregarded :O lol. Good luck too :)!

Hello there!

I understand you have a few questions regarding the Gear Design Contest (Tank Edition). While we have no plans to create an official discussion thread at this time, you are more than welcome to ask any questions you may have here!

Here are a couple questions we've received that have been addressed so far:

Q: Would you like us to present both the front and back of the armor, similar to the designs shown in this previous dev blog?

http://jp.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blo...1003_art02.jpg

A: Yes, we would appreciate if you can submit entries which we can confirm the front/back like this one!

Q: While I'm sure the gear will be unisex, can we add notes for any variations in the design for males and females?

A: You certainly may add notes! If you would like to have some small changes to the design depending on gender/race, you're more than welcome to add those notes in the entry.

The dev. team is looking at your ideas, so don't limit yourself with worry over the illustration quality. If you have an awesome idea, be sure to submit it!

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Originally Posted by Reaperking386

SE has never made a discussion thread concerning events. You just read the contest rule and hope you made something that they will like. It will most likely follow the same structure of the hairstyle contest back in 2015, where they pick the armor they like and then let the players vote on it.

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I can only hope voting isn't as cumbersome as it was during the hairstyle contest where only the last vote counted.

Thank you Luxpheras :). I've already submitted my entry but it makes me happy to see examples :D!

Can i attach pictures, which ones describe each part of armor set separately and also show changes in male/female version? Or entry is strictly limited by 1-2 pics?

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Originally Posted by Bloody_Kenny

Can i attach pictures, which ones describe each part of armor set separately and also show changes in male/female version? Or entry is strictly limited by 1-2 pics?

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It says on the rules it is 1-2 images. That is pretty set in stone.

Sounds good! Thank you Luxpheras!

Well, I submitted my entry a week ago. I cant wait to see the finalists. I guess there will be a huge amount of entries from japan. Good luck to every participants >: D

PS: I m glad there is no community voting.

Hello! I have a question regrading concept art. I'v submitted an unfinalized concept art to our FC Website to gain feedback. Yet after much change, the design is nearly finalized. Will the design as whole would be rejected stated in the rules, despite being a rough draft.

"Please refrain from posting your entries on blogs or other social channels until Square Enix announces the list of initial finalists on the Lodestone. If entries are found to be posted before the list of initial finalists are posted on the Lodestone, the entry will be disqualified."


Or is it okay to continue the design since it's not finalized?

Just wondering but is the contest entries still being accepted? For some reason, the news posted it after the entry period was finished.

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Originally Posted by Venaire6

Just wondering but is the contest entries still being accepted? For some reason, the news posted it after the entry period was finished.

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believe the page says july 4th. here's the linkhttp://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...bfb7214f5bbced

Hello can someone explain me this? RESIDENTS OF JURISDICTIONS OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE CONTEST UNDER RULES APPLICABLE TO THOSE RESIDENTS’ JURISDICTIONS, IF SQUARE ENIX OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE POSTED SUCH RULES. I live in Latin America that means I can't join? t_t is my life dream to work as concept artist for SE I want to join!

How can we confirm whether entries were successfully submitted? I have submitted my entry several hours before, but didn't even receive an auto-reply to acknowledge the submission. ; ;

I submitted my design before the deadline but I didn't realize my scanner saved the files as pdf.'s. I sent a follow up email afterwards with the correct file type but it was after the deadline. Am I just completely out here? I know it's my own fault for doing things last minute but, is there any way I could have the correct files used with my submission? If not, it sucks, but is completely understandable. Good luck to everyone that got their submissions in on time and in the correct format.

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Originally Posted by AnimazArk

Hello can someone explain me this? RESIDENTS OF JURISDICTIONS OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE CONTEST UNDER RULES APPLICABLE TO THOSE RESIDENTS’ JURISDICTIONS, IF SQUARE ENIX OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE POSTED SUCH RULES. I live in Latin America that means I can't join? t_t is my life dream to work as concept artist for SE I want to join!

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ikr. like if you live outside of japan, NA or EU you have no hopes of joining ANY ffxiv contest ever hahaha

Couldn't make it in time but I can't wait to see all the designs!

Did enter too, I'm excited to see when the finalists will be posted - hopefully soon or in a month