[littl3chocobo]

well i don't mind waiting XD i have tomorrow off

[Arikana]

*pets Mizzy*
Poor Mizzy has so much judging to do. D: I wish I could help, but I can't. T_T

[Xun]

I'm actually quite curious. If you were a judge of an avi contest, what would be the criteria you'd stand by?

Like... is there something an avi must have in order to be a good avi? Not only that... how do you become a judge for an avi contest? lol ;;

[Mizeria]

Anyone can hold an avi contest
And you already know what I'm judging on xD

[littl3chocobo]

i think the first page says everything about what makes or a 'good' avi in her eyes XD

[Mizeria]

ROUND ONE


Nexxy-

Creativity - 20/30
Theme - 30/40
Flow - 22/30
TOTAL: 72

Comments:
While it is out of the box with color choice and some item choices not all of them helped your cause here.
The wings/tail/halos while all would be a nice touch on a normal avi take away from the over all "Reaper" feel.
As it gives it a more unbalanced feel.
(unbalanced as in good/evil)
Reapers in my mind don't have a side they would be pure neutral.
Another issue I had was that it is top heavy.
The legs feel bare compared to the chest.

Xun-

Creativity - 26/30
Theme - 38/40
Flow - 28/30
TOTAL: 92

Comments:
I love this avi.
Its not a "Reaper".
AND I was happy it wasn't.
There are a couple of different ways I could write it up in my head as fitting the theme.
The corrupt soul the angel is trying to lead to heaven,
the reaper with a soul to take to the other side,
or even a human filled with sorrow over the loss of someone close to him..
there were even a couple more.

Honestly you lost points on the theme side because of the halo, but kept points on the flow side because you had it.
Over all.
One of my favorites from this round.

Choco-

Creativity- 15/30
Theme - 10/40
Flow - 28/30
TOTAL: 53

Comments:
I don't really see the theme at all.
I gave you points because I think you were going for a reaper...
but I really don't see it.

Which is why I also gave you half of the creative points.
Some people see things I don't and I respect that.
There were two problems I saw with flow.
Between the eyes and the belt area there is no black making it feel bottom heavy, and there is no teal on the head making it blend with your background.

Espy-

Creativity - 25/30
Theme - 39/40
Flow - 25/30
TOTAL: 89

Comments:
Right out of the gate I SEE Reaper.
I don't have to take a guess at what you were going for.
I love the colors and the style you went for.
A couple things I did have issues with: Theme-wise was the cards.
Not sure why they are there.
Flow-wise its top heavy.
The legs are bare compare to other places on the avi.
I would have liked to see something there.
Maybe the tribe leg tattoos under the companion belt to bring in some white to break up the black.
Overall lovely entry.

Qyoo-

Creatvity - 28/30
Theme - 30/40
Flow - 27/30
TOTAL: 85

Comments:
I love the avi and for the most part it fit the theme... but
I did have some issues with the horns/tail and the feet.
(the hands sorta look like gloves even though I know they aren't)
These elements don't make it feel like a reaper.
Everything else I was happy with.
The style the colors.
It was very out of the box.
AND I want to congratulate you on using a FREE STARTER ITEM in your entry.
It fits and works with what you have.
Its impressive.

Kali-

Creativity - 15/30
Theme - 10/40
Flow - 20/30
TOTAL: 45

Comments:
As with some of the other avis I don't see Nox in the entry.
I think I know what you were trying to go for, but its just not there for me.
Also while I like the background that the effect that it has with the companion it may have not been the way to go for this.
The colors don't match up on your avi.
Which may have been avoided if you went a different way with the avi.
Its also middle heavy.
The feet are basically bare and the head is as well.
Everything in centered at the middle.
For all of these reasons I scored you the way I did.

Pogs -

Creativity - 30/30
Theme - 30/40
Flow - 30/30
TOTAL: 90

Comments:
I stared at your avi for a long long time trying to find anything I could say about it that I didn't like.
Truthfully there was one thing that threw it off and that was the scythe.
Not a needed item, but thats what would have tipped your theme to the prefect score.
I love the creativity of this avi.
So out of the norm in color and style.
Truly beautiful.

Galla -

Creativity - 20/30
Theme - 25/40
Flow- 25/30
Total: 70

Comments:
Gallabby you're a HOT MESS. lol
Reaper meets mask ball.
I would have liked to see red and the yellow in the avi more, BUT I know what you were going for.
The corrupt /pure souls flying towards the reaper.
I would have done something similar so thats not where you lost points.

While I love your styles and you have such a unique touch when I look at it all I see is face.
The clothes blend into one ball of white/black.
And I wish you had used a scythe.
All of these things contributed to your score.

Sadrain -

Creativity - 15/30
Theme - 10/40
Flow - 29/30
TOTAL: 54

Comments:
Lovely avi.
Colors are great. but....
I don't see the theme.
Maybe if you had used the jacket souls
(the purple butterflies)
it would have helped it more.
The balance is great except for one place.
The shoulders are bare and it throws it off a little.
Not much.
Just a little.
There are little things I love about this avi.
The masks.
The way they are both layered.
The way you got the 'corset' strings from the layering.
It was a great use of the items.

Umaeril

Creativity - 30/30
Theme - 38/40
Flow - 29/30
TOTAL: 97

Comments:
I don't even know where to start.
The concept is amazing.
I love it. My favorite of all the avis.
The staff is even close enough to a scythe shape that it makes me think reaper.
Lovely item choices.
The theme points you lost were from the feet, because even with it being out of the box I can't wrap my head around them.
And the flow points were from the gold not being even on your avi.
BUT the effect it has right now is still so amazing that if it had gold evenly it might have taken away from it.
I love how the horns on the head actually blend to the point where it looks like its just part of the hood, and the smoke with the way it lines up to the moon.
It almost looks like it wraps around the moon.
Even if it was by chance it was a great effect!
Congratulations on an avi well done.

Kaguya

Creativity - 20/30
Theme - 20/40
Flow - 25/30
TOTAL: 65

Comments:
You got Corrupt spirit down.
The color choices were out of the box and not a bad choice even if I don't really like those colors myself.
You used items that are not often used so thats a good thing.
Overall the background add to theme but not to the avi.
The hair throws off the balance you had going for you.
Its not a bad avi, but not the best either.

Pinkie

Creativity - 25/30
Theme - 25/30
Flow - 18/30
TOTAL: 68

Comments:
I like the design but the avi made me think "Spirit" more then reaper.
Which WOULD fit the theme, but then you gave it a scythe and threw me off...
without the scythe it would have scored higher.
Because it would have made me think corrupt soul taking spirit form with a big bad ghoul trying to overtake it...
or something like that.
(I have a whole scene in my head)
Overall good concept, but the weapon was a misstep.

Reyo

Creativity - 15/30
Theme - 10/40
Flow - 25/30
TOTAL: 50

Comments:
I don't see the theme.
I see Angelic Princess.
Sorta.
I like the avi.

But... the red is out of place.
The theme isn't there.
I think I see what you were trying to do... but I'm not sure.
A scythe might have helped, but I'd still take of points for the wings.
Since they are "angelic" and when I think of reapers I think "neutral"



FINAL SCORES~

1) Uma - 97
2) Xun 92
3) Pogs - 90
4) Espy 89
5) Qyoo - 85
6) Nexxy 72
7) Galla - 70
8) Pinkie - 68
9) Kaguya - 65
10) Sadrain - 54
11) Choco 53
12) Reyo - 50
13) Kali - 45


Don't feel bad if you fell below the rest!
There are two rounds left to judge!
There's also a surprise for everyone that took part!
After the rest of the rounds are done I'll let you know what that is
;3

[littl3chocobo]

ouch, that hurts dude

[Mizeria]

o.o
if you look, there were quite a few people i gave half creative points. and 10 points for theme.
your not alone
its my opinion, it was not meant to be harsh
T-T

[Sadrain]

I knew first round would be my downfall. P= Since I didn't really get what is wanted from me - colors, flow or theme. xD But if that one has just half the creativity points, then I don't stand a chance in other rounds either. Well, 10 isn't a bad number. :)

*cheers for Uma and congratulates everyone* :)

[Mizeria]

sadrain did my comments help?
I'm sorry if I wasn't clear on what I wanted?
T-T

[littl3chocobo]

not really miz XD i don't think i want to stick around for round two tho' hahaha


but yes, congrats umi~

[Kali_Namir]

Kinda wish I'd had time to go read more about Nox (but the story scared the crap outta me being so disorganized (YAY it's fixed though)) Meh, I liked her, and that's all that matters to me. Can't wait to see the next line up though (cause this one sucked for me)

But...

CONGRATS UMA!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mizeria]

>.> both choco and kali did better in round two

I liked your avi kali, and your too choco
they were nice, but when in line with some of the others they just were not good enough and I'm sorry if i was harsh. I'm coming off a 12 hours day and I was just trying to get the first round done...
T-T

[Gallagher]

But Mizbby! I can't smash skulls with a scythe!

[Mizeria]

I just can't help it.
"reaper" in my mind needs a scythe
I know everyone was trying to go out of the box, and I'm glad they did try.
BUT

finding a way to throw a scythe into the mix on most the avis would have done SO MUCH for them.

[Gallagher]

I would have, IF WE HAD ANY THAT MATCHED ME! ABLOOBLOOBLOOBLOOBLOO!