If you've ever tried to make a texture pack, you likely know the golden rule:
Never, ever, use MS paint.
I now invite you, ladies and gentlemen, to defy that rule. I challenge you all to make the absolute best texture pack you can, using only the default colors of MS Paint.
Are you ready to claim the top spot as the master of color? Then read below for the rules and how to enter!
Rules:
You CAN use photoshop/gimp/whatever to make your pack. We all know that MS paint doesn't support transparency.
Use only the colors given in the default MS palette (below).
Abide by the basic functions of MS paint-- that is, only use pixel art. No opacity layers, no brushes, nada.
Complete the entire Terrain.png. Sponge and other unused blocks are optional.
All resolutions accepted. Go crazy.
No time limit, but all entries are due on Wednesday, July 11. Now due on Friday, July 13! Enjoy the extra bit of time.
The Color Palette:
SURPRISE CHALLENGE UPDATE
In light of some of the difficulties people have been having with color selection, I'm mixing up the challenge a bit. >:]
You may now add 1 color of your choice to the default palette!
The catch?
You must use your new color in at least 10 blocks. MUWAHAHA
(Have fun picking. :3)
If you choose to add a color, you must submit it along with your entry.
How to Enter:
State your intention to enter in this thread, and show us screenshots of your progress!
Submit your terrain.png (large enough for easy viewing) plus 3 screenshots before 11:59pm on July 11.
Judging/Prizes:
Judging will be done via a public poll at the conclusion of the contest. The poll will run for a week, after which the winner will receive bragging rights and a specially made badge.
I will give it a try. Should be fun! But I might not get the whole terrain.png done due to a texture pack in the making and only 8 days left.
Feel free to submit whatever you manage to make. There's probably going to end up being some wiggle room with that rule, since most people hardly ever finish on time.
Really long deadlines unfortunately have the side effect of making people forget about the challenge. The buzz dies down, and you end up with less people entering. Besides, procrastinators will still procrastinate even with a month of time. SO GET CRACKING
SF: Ok, just one more texture, then back to work.
SFBoss: Steelfeathers! Why are you painting at work?
SF: Yes sir, uh, i was just, uh, making a company logo?
SFBoss: Lemme see it.. what is this? It looks like a torch...
SF: Yes sir, thats supposed to represent the, er, way we'll light ip the future?
SFBoss: I like it! Steelfeathers, PROMOTION FOR YOU
SF: :DDDDD
SFMind: heh, sucker...>
SF: Ok, just one more texture, then back to work.
SFBoss: Steelfeathers! Why are you painting at work?
SF: Yes sir, uh, i was just, uh, making a company logo?
SFBoss: Lemme see it.. what is this? It looks like a torch...
SF: Yes sir, thats supposed to represent the, er, way we'll light ip the future?
SFBoss: I like it! Steelfeathers, PROMOTION FOR YOU
SF: :DDDDD
SFMind: heh, sucker...>
3 years maybe?
lol, if only it actually happened like that. Luckily I didn't get caught.
I would do it in Paint, but I'm not so sure of how to get the palette in there... Scratch that. Figured it out.
Scratch that. I didn't.
No. Inspiration. UGH!
Jesus christ. I feel bad for anyone doing this in 16x. I couldn't even get a decent wooden planks! I guess I'm getting to that point in 32x now, though... Such awkward colors...
Jesus christ. I feel bad for anyone doing this in 16x. I couldn't even get a decent wooden planks! I guess I'm getting to that point in 32x now, though... Such awkward colors...
i'm glad you're reasoning for me. I've been procrastinating to start. here goes.
The competition is now CLOSED.
Winners!
https://dl.dropbox.c...res/Sequoia.zip
Untitled, by SamMaher:
Download!
Untitled, by peytonisgreat
Download
Cartoon Limited, by turek279
No Adf.ly! I'm generous!
Retrospect, by neoncube123:
click me i am bold
Untitled, by nls_whs_2010:
http://i45.tinypic.c...om/5nqhd2.png"]
Untitled, by DoomThroughDoom
http://www.mediafire...l2229pphpb54j9p
Rules:
Wednesday, July 11.Now due on Friday, July 13! Enjoy the extra bit of time.SURPRISE CHALLENGE UPDATE
In light of some of the difficulties people have been having with color selection, I'm mixing up the challenge a bit. >:]
You may now add 1 color of your choice to the default palette!
The catch?
You must use your new color in at least 10 blocks. MUWAHAHA
(Have fun picking. :3)
If you choose to add a color, you must submit it along with your entry.
How to Enter:
Judging will be done via a public poll at the conclusion of the contest. The poll will run for a week, after which the winner will receive bragging rights and a specially made badge.
don't expect me to be on much.
A CHALLENGER APPEARS!!
(It's actually not that hard. I was making textures at work while I should have been, um, working.)
Feel free to submit whatever you manage to make. There's probably going to end up being some wiggle room with that rule, since most people hardly ever finish on time.
Already asking for extensions? Tsk tsk
Really long deadlines unfortunately have the side effect of making people forget about the challenge. The buzz dies down, and you end up with less people entering. Besides, procrastinators will still procrastinate even with a month of time. SO GET CRACKING
SF: Ok, just one more texture, then back to work.
SFBoss: Steelfeathers! Why are you painting at work?
SF: Yes sir, uh, i was just, uh, making a company logo?
SFBoss: Lemme see it.. what is this? It looks like a torch...
SF: Yes sir, thats supposed to represent the, er, way we'll light ip the future?
SFBoss: I like it! Steelfeathers, PROMOTION FOR YOU
SF: :DDDDD
SFMind: heh, sucker...>
Extend to 3 years maybe?
don't expect me to be on much.
lol, if only it actually happened like that. Luckily I didn't get caught.
don't expect me to be on much.
You have yourself a loophole.
But I'll try my best! lol. (my first challenge that isn't a WTC. oh boy.)
**Scale image> .01x.01
don't expect me to be on much.
So, color choice is free, as in we can have blue stone? I think it could actually work decently as a fantasy palette.
I would do it in Paint, but I'm not so sure of how to get the palette in there...Scratch that. Figured it out.Scratch that. I didn't.
No. Inspiration. UGH!
Yes, you can have any color of stone you want. Have fun with it.
Yup. Says so right in the rules. :3
Copy ---> Paste
3 textures (almost) done! Not looking forward to shading...I hate it, but its gonna end up looking cartoon-y
don't expect me to be on much.
Oh whatever. Anyway, where is some good inspiration...
i'm glad you're reasoning for me. I've been procrastinating to start. here goes.