Iron Avatarist - Ponies. Ponies everywhere.

[Haruki-kun]

Welcome to...

Iron Avatarist

The judges in this Iron Avatarist contest...

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Oblivion|
Serpentine|
Kid Kris|
The Count Alucard|Mauve Shirt
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Our theme this month is...
Ponies! Ponies everywhere!
With the rising popularity of Ponies on the Internet, I figured it might be interesting to shake things up a bit and have an Iron Avatarist based on Ponies. Do your best, everypony!

Remember: All artwork must be your own. Do not take, alter, or use any of the The Giant's art. Thanks.

Categories
There will be a First through Third place award for each of the following:

Best Ponytar (Any creation of 120x120 or smaller. Please do not include "large versions". The avatar must stand alone.)
Best OOTS Ponytar (Any OOTS-based crossover.)
Most Magical Equestrian (Any character (or small group) larger than the above.)
Strongest Friendship (Any full scene larger than the above.)
Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never won a prize in any of these competitions before)

And, of course, the Best Overall award.

And as an extra, The Ruki's Choice Award, which I will give to whatever entry I personally like the most from any category.

Rules

1. All entries must be posted by February 1st, 2012. at Noon, EST.

2. Every entry must include a bolded introduction as to what category you're entering in. Additionally, if you've never won anything in a previous contest, remember to add "Best Rookie Entry".

3. Every entry must include an italic introduction as to what your entry is.

For example:
Best Ponytar
RainbowDash's Wings got nothing on Ruki's



4. All entries may be submitted ONCE and for ONE single category. Exceptions to this include: Best Rookie Entries will be submitted for both categories, and all entries are contestants for the Best Overall and Ruki's Choice awards.
4.b. Another exception, when submitting a large scene, it is allowed to submit one single character from the scene as an Avatar. For example: If you submit a large comic, you may submit the character used for that comic separately.

5. You cannot re-submit an entry previously submitted to an IA competition.

6. Do not use spoilers. It makes the judge's job that much harder, and they may do you harm.

7. Only the avatarist who created the avatar may submit it.

8. Please do not quote images. The entry/name will suffice.

9. Keep entries within PG-13 or better. Adhere to forum rules.

10. You are allowed to enter any artwork created before the contest, but you are limited to two pre-made entries per category. There is no limit for entries made for the contest. This rule still requires you to adhere to rule 5.

11. You may not submit entries made by character creators.

Good luck!


Looking for past competitions? Check out the Iron Avatarist Hall of Fame (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37653)
(Warning, image intensive)

[Elder Tsofu]

Grargh!

... somehow this feels like a challenge. I might be back. :smalltongue:

[Ashen Lilies]

Crap. You mean I have to learn a whole new art style for this one? :smalleek:
...
Er... I might just judge. :smalltongue: You know, if that's allowed. >.>

[Sean Mirrsen]

Crossovers are allowed, right? As long as it's pony?

Best Rookie Entry
Most Magical Equestrian / Best Friendship (really not sure where it fits, it's technically six characters; seven if you count one unpiloted machine)
Pre-made

Mighty Little Pony Rangers - MegaHORD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_UltraHORD10.jpg

And since we're allowed two:
Best Rookie Entry
Most Magical Equestrian
Pre-made

Mighty Little Pony Rangers - Harmonic Tenacity HORD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_MMPR_Tenacity.png

[TheCountAlucard]

How hard is it to be a judge? I might be interested. :smallsmile:

[petersohn]

That's a strange topic. I have an idea though.

[wxdruid]

Best Ponytar
NightMare
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/NightMareavi.png

Best Ponytar
catlover
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/leopardponyavi.png

These are the pony avatars I made for pony week. I'll see if I can't think of any more ideas.

[Derjuin]

Great timing, I just started practicing drawing ponies not even a month ago!

Best Ponytar
Double Mobius Crossover?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Slick.png

[Serpentine]

P-P-P-P-Ponies?! :smalleek:

[Akrim.elf]

Best Ponytar
Temperance
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g6566-1.png
created for Yhinens

Best Ponytar
Pony Doll
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g4275.png
created for Geno9999

Most Magical Equestrian
Memento Pony
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/352/7/5/memento_pony_iii_by_depresiveneko-d4jh0q9.png

[shawnhcorey]

Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie Entry
Brony Wesley (pre-made)

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/364/1/f/brony_wesley_by_shawnhcorey-d4kqvqd.png

I was inspired by Wil Wheaton's Google+ post (https://plus.google.com/u/0/108176814619778619437/posts/VfqK1DxpR9S).

[Domochevsky]

Best Rookie Entry: I was inspired by Wil Wheaton's Google+ post (https://plus.google.com/u/0/108176814619778619437/posts/VfqK1DxpR9S). I give you Brony Wesley:
...

I hate him already. Good job. :smallbiggrin:

[shawnhcorey]

I hate him already. Good job. :smallbiggrin:

Thank you. I tried my best to capture his true essence. :smallbiggrin:

[Haruki-kun]

Crap. You mean I have to learn a whole new art style for this one? :smalleek:
...
Er... I might just judge. :smalltongue: You know, if that's allowed. >.>

Sure thing!


Crossovers are allowed, right? As long as it's pony?

Best Rookie Entry
Most Magical Equestrian / Best Friendship (really not sure where it fits, it's technically six characters; seven if you count one unpiloted machine)
Pre-made
*snip*

Hmmm.... I think in this case, due to sheer size and complexity, I'd make it Strongest Friendship.


How hard is it to be a judge? I might be interested. :smallsmile:

Not very hard, really. Want the spot?


P-P-P-P-Ponies?! :smalleek:

It can't be helped. :smallwink:


Best Rookie Entry: I was inspired by Wil Wheaton's Google+ post (https://plus.google.com/u/0/108176814619778619437/posts/VfqK1DxpR9S). I give you Brony Wesley:
*snip*

That's great, but you need to pick a category other than Best Rookie. In this case, write out:
Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie
Brony Wesley
[Image]

[TheCountAlucard]

Not very hard, really. Want the spot?Yessir. :smallsmile:

[Nameless]

... And with this thread, I declare the Playground officially bronified.

Welcome to the herd, Playground.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111128055005/callofduty/images/9/95/Welcome_to_the_Herd.gif

[shawnhcorey]

Best OOTS Ponytar
Best Rookie Entry
wizard ponytaur (pre-made)

https://sites.google.com/site/shawnhcorey/images/wizard-ponytaur.png

I was attempt to Polymorph Self to a MLP but something when wrong. Until I figure it out, I stuck like this.

[Trixie]

Huh.

I would judge, but I actually want to draw something for this http://i.imgur.com/N2nfK.jpg

[Etcetera]

Dig out a few of the old poni.

Best Ponytar
Best Rookie Entry
Pony Fleeing Bees Or: I like my Ponies how I like my coffee.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii139/elephantperson/fillybeesavi2.png

Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie Entry
Commander Vimes, Ankh-Morpony City Watch
http://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ec84e69c15cefd4d1f705c9ee63bbe79/5842%20-%20crossover%20Discworld%20ponified%20Sir_Samuel_V imes%20Vimes.png

[Derjuin]

Most Magical Equestrian
Ascended to Pony Tier
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Godpony.png

[Castaras]

Wow, it's been ages since I entered an IA. Look, I even have one I made earlier! :smallbiggrin:

Quick q: Does the OOTS crossover have to be 120x120? If it doesn't, then...

Best OOTS Ponytar
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/419/pinkiepie.png

[Alarra]

After much deliberation, I have two previously made pieces to submit and may make something new later.

Best Ponytar
Musings
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/avatars/musings.gif

Best Ponytar
Made for: Gamerlord
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/gitp/gamerlord.gif

[Mauve Shirt]

*grooooooooan* Is there still a judge place?

[Haruki-kun]

... And with this thread, I declare the Playground officially bronified.

Welcome to the herd, Playground.

I think you could have declared it a while ago. :smalltongue:


Quick q: Does the OOTS crossover have to be 120x120? If it doesn't, then...

It does not, you're fine.

@Mauve: Sure. And with that we got five judges ready to go!

[Mauve Shirt]

You'd better make the picture my usual avatar... lemme get that for you
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/Avatars/mauveshirt.png

[Szilard]

I've never been much of a brony, but here's this that I had lying around.

Best Ponytar (Pre-made)
I guess music is magic too?
http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/SzilardG/musicalpony.png

[Dirtytabs]

Best Ponytar
Best Rookie Entry
Heavy Weapons Guy
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e205/dirtytabs/Stuff_drawn/MLPHeavy-small.png
Premade.

[Mina Kobold]

Ponies?

...

*Glomps Haruki-Kun*

Thank you! thank you! Thank you! :smallsmile:

I will most certainly participate, even if I must forgo sleep!

*Flies off happily*

[leafman]

Semi-serious entry here:

Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie Entry
It was a Magical Equestrian.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/leafman343/PonyGlue.jpg

[Kd7sov]

I'll see your Double Mobius Crossover, and your Pony Tier, and raise you...

Strongest Friendship
My Little Trollnies

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/Kd7sov/Me-made/Trollnies.png

(Pre-made, and quite possibly my only entry. Though I may try one or more humanizations, but this may not be the best thing for which to make a first attempt at ponystyle.)

[Mauve Shirt]

I'm sure I'll learn the secrets of the judge's delay this time, however I can't help but notice that Halloween hasn't been updated, and it's been 2 months. That's not unheard of, just wondering if it'll be up anytime soon.

[happyturtle]

It's trophy making. I keep telling Ruki to make some standard trophy cup images to use each time, unless someone feels particularly inspired to make custom ones, but he's a bit of a perfectionist.

[Ashen Lilies]

I'd like to know an artist who isn't. :smalltongue:

[Mordokai]

Semi-serious entry here:

Most Magical Equestrian
Best Rookie Entry
It was a Magical Equestrian.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/leafman343/PonyGlue.jpg

Oh yeah baby! :smallbiggrin:

This one would certainly get all three of my votes, if I would be judging here :smallbiggrin:

[Serpentine]

I'm sure he'd be happy to take on volunteers if anyone wants to (and can be reliable at) make them for him.

[Haruki-kun]

I've got everything I need for This is Halloween right now, I just finished them. Now I just need a mod to clear the Thread Necromancy before I bump the thread(or else tell me to start a new thread).


It's trophy making. I keep telling Ruki to make some standard trophy cup images to use each time, unless someone feels particularly inspired to make custom ones, but he's a bit of a perfectionist.

It's not that, Happy. I just don't want to give people rushed and ugly trophies, I feel they deserve a little better.

[Alarra]

It's cool, you can bump the thread to give out trophies. :smallsmile:

[Haruki-kun]

It's cool, you can bump the thread to give out trophies. :smallsmile:

Thank you very much, I love you guys. :smallbiggrin:

Results in (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217411&page=3). And now to get working on the trophies for Technophobia....

[Elder Tsofu]

Well, the first and last pony I will draw - turned out quite ok though.

Most Magical Equestrian
Servant Rider
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/Tsofu/PonyRiderUM.png

And outside the contest but for the purists, the masked version.
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/Tsofu/PonyRider.png

[Haruki-kun]

Well, the first and last pony I will draw - turned out quite ok though.

Most Magical Equestrian
Servant Rider
*snip*

I approve.


And outside the contest but for the purists, the masked version.
*snip*

Hmmm... Also nice. Well, if that one's not gonna be entered in the actual contest, could I ask that you spoiler it? Otherwise it's a litle distracting when judging.

[Elder Tsofu]

I approve.

***

Hmmm... Also nice. Well, if that one's not gonna be entered in the actual contest, could I ask that you spoiler it? Otherwise it's a litle distracting when judging.

Done and done.
... do you approve of my image or my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world? :smalltongue:

[Mina Kobold]

Done and done.
... do you approve of my image or my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world? :smalltongue:

I don't know about Haruki, but I very much approve of the image. It is very nice. :smallsmile:

That "Not releasing more ponies" part, however... Well, we don't want any accidents, do we?

*Holds up apple pie threateningly*

:smalltongue:

[Akrim.elf]

Best OOTS Ponytar
Celie Pony
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/008/f/a/celie_pony_by_depresiveneko-d4lpf3j.png

[Trixie]

... do you approve of my image

Yes.


my promise of not releasing even more ponies into the world? :smalltongue:

Doubleplusno :smallyuk:

[Mina Kobold]

Strongest Friendship
Alice and the Dodo-Dragon?

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/012/2/5/wonderland_and_gemstone_comfits_by_keveak-d4m4gs4.png

That's very much the Dodo! It is not a dragon in a dodo costume out to get Alishy's gem comfit!

>_>
<_<

:smalltongue:

EDIT:

Best Ponytar
Epona Sparkle and the Ponish Cap!
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/014/f/6/the_legend_of_luna__the_pony_cap_by_keveak-d4mb6jl.png

"We must save Hyquestria, Epona Sparkle!"

[Lord Raziere]

Strongest Friendship
Desolation
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk25/Trizap/Desolation.png

:smallamused:

[Haruki-kun]

Strongest Friendship
Desolation

*snerk* Well played. I approve very much of this one.

[Kurien]

A lot of excellent pieces this month! :smallsmile: This competition interested me enough to dabble a bit after many months of dried up inspiration.

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

@Keveak:


Best Ponytar
Epona Sparkle and the Ponish Cap!
*snip*
"We must save Hyquestria, Epona Sparkle!"

What popped into my head when I saw this, was that "Twilink Sparkle" seemed to fit better, in my opinion. :smalltongue:

[Haruki-kun]

The GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) and Inkscape (http://inkscape.org/) are your two best bets if you don't want to spend cash on software.

The GIMP is a sort of free Photoshop, as it uses Raster Graphics, and is quite close to the way Photoshop works, with layers, filters, masks, and so on. Inkscape is closer to Adobe Illustrator in that it's Vector Graphics (and seems to be preferred by most people on this site.

That aside, if you already have access to Photoshop, it might be your best bet. Inkscape takes some practice if you've never used Vector Graphics before, and the GIMP, while an excellent application, falls a little short when compared to Photoshop.

[Elder Tsofu]

I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner,

Do you perhaps have a working digital camera? I take photographs of my sketches and put into the program since I'm to cheap to buy a scanner.

[Derjuin]

Most Magical Equestrian
To be forgotten is worse than death
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Freya3.png

[shawnhcorey]

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

You can get a digital copy of your drawings with a digital camera or smartphone. And in additional to GIMP and Inkscape, you could try MyPaint (http://mypaint.intilinux.com/). It's free and available on all the major OSes. It emulates the traditional tools of the artist: oil, watercolours, pastels, charcoal, chalk; so you might find it easier to work with.

[Mina Kobold]

A lot of excellent pieces this month! :smallsmile: This competition interested me enough to dabble a bit after many months of dried up inspiration.

However, I'm stumped on finding a way to produce digital art... I have a paper sketch drawn but no working scanner, as well as no experience in any drawing program other than Windows XP MS Paint. (I downloaded Paint.NET before, but it did not appear to be compatible with Windows 7.) I have no idea why I'm saying this. 0_o

@Keveak:


What popped into my head when I saw this, was that "Twilink Sparkle" seemed to fit better, in my opinion. :smalltongue:

I did not think of that one, curses!

Thanks. :smallsmile:

It should not take too long to be accustomed to a software. Those above where among my first ten pieces with GIMP! ^_^

[irenicObserver]

I'll see your Double Mobius Crossover, and your Pony Tier, and raise you...

Strongest Friendship
My Little Trollnies

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/Kd7sov/Me-made/Trollnies.png

(Pre-made, and quite possibly my only entry. Though I may try one or more humanizations, but this may not be the best thing for which to make a first attempt at ponystyle.)

There's so many things right about this. Could someone try making a war scene between Ponies and Carebears? or any other sickly sweet children's toy line?

[Kurien]

Sorry I didn't respond sooner; I went to sleep shortly after posting.

The GIMP (http://www.gimp.org/) and Inkscape (http://inkscape.org/) are your two best bets if you don't want to spend cash on software.

The GIMP is a sort of free Photoshop, as it uses Raster Graphics, and is quite close to the way Photoshop works, with layers, filters, masks, and so on. Inkscape is closer to Adobe Illustrator in that it's Vector Graphics (and seems to be preferred by most people on this site.

That aside, if you already have access to Photoshop, it might be your best bet. Inkscape takes some practice if you've never used Vector Graphics before, and the GIMP, while an excellent application, falls a little short when compared to Photoshop.

I have certainly heard of these programs before, but I don't have Photoshop or AI. I think I'm more comfortable with raster based programs rather than vectors, which is one reason I've avoided Inkscape all these years. Also, I don't think my old computer could handle Inkscape.


Do you perhaps have a working digital camera? I take photographs of my sketches and put into the program since I'm to cheap to buy a scanner.


You can get a digital copy of your drawings with a digital camera or smartphone. And in additional to GIMP and Inkscape, you could try MyPaint (http://mypaint.intilinux.com/). It's free and available on all the major OSes. It emulates the traditional tools of the artist: oil, watercolours, pastels, charcoal, chalk; so you might find it easier to work with.

I have a digital camera, but always assumed cameras do not work well to capture something on paper, because of ... aspect distortion? Is that the right term? Also, I realized I can use the scanners available at our school and save them on a flash drive.

I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.


I did not think of that one, curses!

Thanks. :smallsmile:

It should not take too long to be accustomed to a software. Those above where among my first ten pieces with GIMP! ^_^

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

[shawnhcorey]

I have a digital camera, but always assumed cameras do not work well to capture something on paper, because of ... aspect distortion? Is that the right term? Also, I realized I can use the scanners available at our school and save them on a flash drive.

There is some skew distortion if you don't get the camera exactly over the centre of the image.


I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

If you want to get serious about drawing on a computer, get a graphics tablet or a graphics tablet-screen hybrid. I use a track ball, an older version of this (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/trackballs/devices/4680). But then I don't do much drawing, so it and Inkscape fulfills my needs.

[Mina Kobold]

They're certainly encouraging results. By any chance do you use a simple mouse or a graphic tablet to draw digitally?

A Wacom Bamboo One tablet. Always been better at pen-like tools than mouses, but I presume it could be a matter of what I am used to. :smallsmile:

[petersohn]

I'm most familiar with tools like the pencil that simply replace the pixels the cursor moves over without any fancy blending or transparency... MyPaint sounds confusingly complicated by simulating real life media. If I remember, I'll take a look at it later.
Then you could just use good ol' Paint (or whatever your OS supports). I once saw a video of someone creating a really good replica of Mona Lisa using Paint. It all depends on talent. For example, I couldn't create anything useful even with the most sophisticated software. I like Inkscape because with vector graphics, it's pretty easy to replicate OOTS style. It's mostly simple geometric shapes.

[Serpentine]

There's so many things right about this. Could someone try making a war scene between Ponies and Carebears? or any other sickly sweet children's toy line?Please don't quote entry images. It makes it harder for the judges.
I'd also quite like to see Care Bears vs. My Little Pony - especially specifically the '80s toys (Braided Beauty was my favourite :3).

[Szilard]

So I have this kinda great idea, but I'm not sure I got the skill in pony style to pull it off. So I'll just tell the rest of you in case you find it cool enough to use it.

The four horsemen of the apocalypse: as ponies.

[Etcetera]

So I have this kinda great idea, but I'm not sure I got the skill in pony style to pull it off. So I'll just tell the rest of you in case you find it cool enough to use it.

The four horsemen of the apocalypse: as ponies.

I presume you've seen this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY41LrvMFQ), then?

[Serpentine]

Bammity.

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/327/d/b/robot_chicken_apocalypse_ponies_set_by_mayanbutter fly-d4h3e86.jpg

(there's plenty of others around the place, too)

[Derjuin]

So I have this kinda great idea, but I'm not sure I got the skill in pony style to pull it off. So I'll just tell the rest of you in case you find it cool enough to use it.

The four horsemen of the apocalypse: as ponies.


(there's plenty of others around the place, too)

Like these!

Strongest Friendship
My Little Pony: Final Judgement is Magic
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Apocuaintances.png

Interesting note, apparently the lineup changes based on who you ask. There always seems to be War, Famine and Death, but the fourth is either Pestilence or Conquest (I went with Conquest :smalltongue:).

[Etcetera]

Interesting note, apparently the lineup changes based on who you ask. There always seems to be War, Famine and Death, but the fourth is either Pestilence or Conquest (I went with Conquest :smalltongue:).

War and Conquest are pretty much two sides of the same coin, though.
off topic off topic off topic

[happyturtle]

Not necessarily. War is the fighting part. Conquest is being subjugated by another tribe / nation / culture. That part can go on for a very long time after the fighting is over.

[Castaras]

Never heard about Conquest. Was always pestilence, I thought. (and then there's Mr Soak... :smalltongue:)

[Derjuin]

Never heard about Conquest. Was always pestilence, I thought. (and then there's Mr Soak... :smalltongue:)

I'd actually always heard Pestilence too, then I looked up some stuff and found this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse#Pestilence.2C_War. 2C_Famine.2C_and_Death). I'm still not sure if it's 100% right (I always hold some doubt in reserve for wikipedia) but I went with it 'cause it was different. :smallbiggrin:

[Kd7sov]

Yeah, if you look at where they're introduced in the Bible the first one "went forth conquering, and to conquer." And then the second one had power "to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another." I'm not actually sure where Pestilence comes from, unless it's the mention of "beasts of the earth" in the final lineup.

(All biblical quotations in this post are taken from the King James Version.)

Also, sorry, IO, but I know somewhat less about Care Bears than I do about G3 Pony (probably my least-familiar generation), so I'm not the one to make that image. Thanks for the compliment, though.

[Szilard]

I presume you've seen this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY41LrvMFQ), then?

No... And I thought it was one of my more original ideas. >.<

[Akrim.elf]

Best OOTS Ponytar
Imortal Question
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/028/5/0/belkar_and_v_by_depresiveneko-d4nwcvl.png
i know, is bad draw and poor gramar, but i like this idea...:smallbiggrin:

>edit, i forgot for that four important letter<

[Haruki-kun]

Best Ponytar
Imortal Question
*snip*

I believe the appropriate category for this is Best OOTS Ponytar. Best Ponytar is for creations 120x120 or smaller.

[Kd7sov]

Huh, guess I was wrong. I do have another thing to submit.

Best OOTS Ponytar
"Derpy"

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/Kd7sov/Me-made/Ditzy.png

[Derjuin]

Best Ponytar
Little Ms. Bad-Wings
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/badwingsavatar.png

[Trufflehound]

Best OOTS Ponytar
"Second, they're tortilla chips."
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/trufflehound5/belsvg-2.png

[Etcetera]

Best OOTS Ponytar
"Second, they're tortilla chips."


This cracks me up :smallbiggrin:

[Haruki-kun]

Right, it's over, everypony.

No more entries please!

New contest will be up tomorrow morning. Results for Vale Tudo will be up within 10 days, I hope. Results for this contest will be complicated as I've never made pony art before.... Gonna have to try my hand at it.

[leafman]

So... when can we expect to hear the results of this?

[Serpentine]

Ruki, did I send you the votes for this? I always forget :smallfrown:

[Haruki-kun]

OK, here are the results, apologies for the delay. Credit for the trophies goes to Akrim.elf.


Award Ceremony

Best Ponytar
1st. Place: Musings, by Alarra
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4425.pnghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/Alarra/avatars/musings.gif

2nd. Place: Pony Fleeing Bees Or: I like my Ponies how I like my coffee, by Etcetera
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4162.pnghttp://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii139/elephantperson/fillybeesavi2.png

3rd. Place: Catlover, by wxdruid
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4393.pnghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/leopardponyavi.png

Best OOTS Ponytar

1st. Place: Second, they're tortilla chips, by Trufflehound
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4889.pnghttp://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/trufflehound5/belsvg-2.png

2nd. Place: Immortal Question, by Akrim.Elf
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4916.pnghttp://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/028/5/0/belkar_and_v_by_depresiveneko-d4nwcvl.png

3rd. Place: Untitled, by Castaras
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4658.pnghttp://img196.imageshack.us/img196/419/pinkiepie.png

Most Magical Equestrian
1st. Place: Commander Vimes, Ankh-Morpony City Watch, by Etcetera
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g3607.pnghttp://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ec84e69c15cefd4d1f705c9ee63bbe79/5842%20-%20crossover%20Discworld%20ponified%20Sir_Samuel_V imes%20Vimes.png

2nd. Place: To be forgotten is worse than death, by Derjuin
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5380.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Freya3.png

3rd. Place: Servant Rider, by Elder Tsofu
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5503.pnghttp://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/Tsofu/PonyRiderUM.png

Strongest Friendship
1st. Place: My Little Pony: Final Judgement is Magic, by Derjuin
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5264.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Apocuaintances.png

2nd. Place: Mighty Little Pony Rangers - MegaHORD by Sean Mirrsen
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5306.pnghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_UltraHORD10.jpg

3rd. Place: My Little Trollnies, by Kd7sov
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5426.pnghttp://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/Kd7sov/Me-made/Trollnies.png

Best Rookie
1st. Place: Mighty Little Pony Rangers - MegaHORD by Sean Mirrsen
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4219.pnghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_UltraHORD10.jpg

2nd. Place: Commander Vimes, Ankh-Morpony City Watch by Etcetera
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g5086.pnghttp://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ec84e69c15cefd4d1f705c9ee63bbe79/5842%20-%20crossover%20Discworld%20ponified%20Sir_Samuel_V imes%20Vimes.png

3rd. Place: Mighty Little Pony Rangers - Harmonic Tenacity HORD by Sean Mirrsen
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4011.pnghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_MMPR_Tenacity.png

Best Overall
1st. Place: Mighty Little Pony Rangers - Harmonic Tenacity HORD by Sean Mirrsen
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4475.pnghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/4152380/MLP_MMPR_Tenacity.png

2nd. Place: Commander Vimes, Ankh-Morpony City Watch by Etcetera
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4457.pnghttp://img.ponibooru.org/_images/ec84e69c15cefd4d1f705c9ee63bbe79/5842%20-%20crossover%20Discworld%20ponified%20Sir_Samuel_V imes%20Vimes.png

3rd. Place: My Little Pony: Final Judgement is Magic by Derjuin
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4439.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Apocuaintances.png

Ruki's Choice
Servant Rider, by Elder Tsofu
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/Ponytar%20Trophy/g4646.pnghttp://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv173/Tsofu/PonyRiderUM.png

[Domochevsky]

Mhm, the trophies are just as good as the entries, i see. I approve. :smallbiggrin:

[Akrim.elf]

uiiii....
another point for me!
thank you...