Iron Avatarist - Mi Amor, Mon Cheri

[Haruki-kun]

Welcome to...

Iron Avatarist

The judges in this Iron Avatarist contest...

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Oblivion|
Serpentine|
Wolfbane|
Magtok|Nix Nihila
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Our theme this month is...
Mi Amor, Mon Cheri
In this contest, we will celebrate the most loved/hated month and holiday of the year: Single Awareness Valentine's Day! The theme this month is relationships, love, romance, heartbreaking, together forever, forever alone, etc.

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 Romance Avatar (Any creation 120x120. Please do not submit "large versions". The avatar must be able to stand on its own.)
Best Romance OOTSatar (Any OOTS-based creation, even if it's not avatar-sized.)
Best Valentine (Anything non-OOTS based 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 March 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 Valentine's Creation
When Haru met Sally



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 Please do not quote images.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)

[UncleWolf]

Ah yes, the season of love. Not entirely spring up here in the Northern Hemisphere, but with the worst of winter past, many are still snuggled up with their beloved mates for warmth while others seek them to fill the missing pieces that the horrid chill of Winter brings most of our souls. It is the time for swooners to swoon, the charmers charm, and their targets to feel their hearts flutter with anticipation.

Soon, the after-chill will leave us and the soft pink-white petals of the cherry trees will fill the air, wafting past us on gentle breezes as we wander, paw-in-paw, with the center of our hopes and dreams, thinking nothing but of them and their happiness. Couple will gaze upon couple, each one believing that they, themselves, are the luckiest in the world. And know what?

Each and every one of them will be right, for no one is luckier than those who have fallen to the love that is in the air.

As for those of you who are going to enter this competition, I take off my hat and wish you the best of luck in both this exploit, and all others.

~Wolfy

[petersohn]

Wasn't there an IA thread like this exactly 1 year ago? Or was it 2 years?

[Savannah]

Best Valentine
But you knew dragons could mate with anything when we met!
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1053/buthoney.png

[half-halfling]

That reminds me good old times of crack pairing thread :).

[Szilard]

Wasn't there an IA thread like this exactly 1 year ago? Or was it 2 years?

I know there was one. The trophies I made for it are proof. :smalltongue:

[Mauve Shirt]

Yep, it was called "Bow Chikka Wow Wow" or something. But we've collected a few more artists since 2010.

[Akrim.elf]

Best anti Valentine
sweet memory
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/036/6/7/unhappy_memento_by_depresiveneko-d4oqb1h.png

Best Romantic Avatar
bass voice
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g7431.png

[petersohn]

Yep, it was called "Bow Chikka Wow Wow" or something. But we've collected a few more artists since 2010.
So that was 2 years ago. Time flies fast. :smalleek:

[Gullara]

Best Valentine
I do

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/oots%20Scenes/CessieandHarnel3.png

This was a request I got when the ffrp characters in the picture got married. Perfect for this IA. ^.^ And of course, it's premade.

[The Succubus]

I always love Akrim.elf's little strips. :smallbiggrin:

*pokes Haruki-kun* When are you going to finish judging the Vale Tudo IA?

*pokes again*

[Serpentine]

Okay, okay! I'll do it! You don't have to drop snow on me to make it happen! :smallannoyed:

[Nix Nihila]

May I interject, and say that I'm quite fond of the juxtaposition of Succubus' and Serps' avatars?

Also, I suppose I will judge again, although I'm starting to feel a little guilty for consistently taking one of the spots.

[Savannah]

....did you two decide on your avatars in advance, or did they just go together really, really well?

Also:
Best Romance OOTSatar
You stole my heart
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7418/stolemyheart.png

[Castaras]

....did you two decide on your avatars in advance, or did they just go together really, really well?


They're from the UK meetup. :smallbiggrin: Note to self: Need to do avatar for self.

[Dark Elf Bard]

This time I can judge if the slot is open. Pretty please with Serpentine on top?

[TinyMushroom]

Best Valentine
The interspecies blind date wasn't a bad idea after all...
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/039/8/4/an_unusual_date____by_lugialegend-d4p2ifx.png

Inspired by the meduthid (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226097) homebrew :smallbiggrin:

[Haruki-kun]

I always love Akrim.elf's little strips. :smallbiggrin:

*pokes Haruki-kun* When are you going to finish judging the Vale Tudo IA?

*pokes again*

Soon. I'm so sorry guys, it's been a really busy two weeks. :smallfrown:


Also, I suppose I will judge again, although I'm starting to feel a little guilty for consistently taking one of the spots.


This time I can judge if the slot is open. Pretty please with Serpentine on top?

Sorry, Dark Elf, but Nix posted first.

[Serpentine]

Did I get you the results for that one? If not, it'll be a day or two I'm afraid.

[Haruki-kun]

Did I get you the results for that one? If not, it'll be a day or two I'm afraid.

*checks* You didn't. It's OK, I probably won't be able to get to them until at least Friday. >.<

[super dark33]

Best Valentine
The interspecies blind date wasn't a bad idea after all...

SNIP!
Inspired by the meduthid (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226097) homebrew :smallbiggrin:

Nice! now do the Anti-love between the narrator and teh dark ninjah! :smallbiggrin:
WW will conquer all!

[TinyMushroom]

Nice! now do the Anti-love between the narrator and teh dark ninjah! :smallbiggrin:
WW will conquer all!

Oooh! Me likey! :smallbiggrin:

[Matthias2207]

Best Romance Avatar
Radhop's Valentine
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/Matthias2207/RadhopAngelValentine.png

This was a request I got, but it still counts, right?
Also, first entry since 'Here be dragons'!
And a little request for the artists here:
I'm making some banners for the werewolf games. I'm looking for art, preferably in the style of the picture of the werewolf banner in my sig. PM me for details.

[petersohn]

What happened to IA? There are so few entries lately. What happened to our former glory?

Whatever, here is my entry.

Best Romance OOTSatar
The big secret
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6658/elanhaley.png

[Matthias2207]

What happened to IA? There are so few entries lately. What happened to our former glory?

Whatever, here is my entry.

Best Romance OOTSatar
The big secret
*snip*

:smallbiggrin:
Bardic Tradition FTW!
:smalleek: Oh no! Did I just use FTW? I'm not even sure what it means! I'm infected with the internet! Quick, get me to a hospital!

[Mers15]

Thought I'd give this a try
Best Valentine
Best Rookie Entry
Why Rangers never go to the Zoo...
http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o499/Mers15/Screenshot2012-02-17at103631PM.png

[Mauve Shirt]

Inkscape keeps crashing, or maybe I'd finish an entry. :smallfrown:

[The Succubus]

:elan: "Mash, mash, mash, mash the save button!"

Also, I may have a work to enter for this one but I need to clear it with the people I did it for.

[TinyMushroom]

Best romance avatar
A small present for you
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/049/0/c/confession_by_lugialegend-d4q67ph.png

Keep up the good work, everyone :smallredface:

[Gullara]

Best Romance Avatar
I Love You
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/AdirandSakuraSmall.png

And there's my second premade entry.

Now to work on my brand spanking new entry. =D

[The Succubus]

A comission work done for a couple of playgrounders:

Best Valentine
Paladins in Love

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2993/palies.png

[happyturtle]

Best Romance Avatar (85% pre-made :smalltongue:)
Angel of Love
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/angeloflove.png

[Mauve Shirt]

Ugh, I can't bring myself to finish my grand and glorious entry. This will have to do for now.

Best Valentine (pre-made)
Enraptored
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs46/f/2009/205/1/7/Love_raptor_by_EvilELQ.png

[Castaras]

Ugh, I can't bring myself to finish my grand and glorious entry. This will have to do for now.

Best Valentine (pre-made)
Enraptored
*snip*

...


d100 pun damage taken.

[wxdruid]

Best Valentine
Oh my darling, My dearest Chocolate!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/FebIAEntry-Chocolate.png

Let me lick you up, let me taste your sweetness, oh the joy!

[The Succubus]

Best Valentine
Oh my darling, My dearest Chocolate!

<snip>

Let me lick you up, let me taste your sweetness, oh the joy!

I don't know whether to be hungry or aroused by this. :smallconfused:

[wxdruid]

Isn't that why chocolate exists? To do both? :smallbiggrin:

[Savannah]

I don't know whether to be hungry or aroused by this. :smallconfused:

I agree, with 'mildly creeped out' as a third option :smalltongue:

[Serpentine]

I choose "all of the above" ^_^
So the other day someone suggested that they'd seen a picture of Sinuous and Serpentine in a compromising situation, and I pointed out that they're siblings so that's yucky. Also Sinuous has never featured in his own entry or avatar (aside from this one).
Just, y'know, puttin' it out there <.<

Hmmm... What else romanticky? Maybe this (http://youtu.be/Knddhia4TWI).

[wxdruid]

If it was good chocolate...I would eat it. In other words, I dearly love chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries were my gift to myself this year. mmmmm, tasty and delicious.

[petersohn]

Best Romance Avatar
Psychos in love
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2480/volebang.png

[Elder Tsofu]

Best Valentine
Oh my darling, My dearest Chocolate!

*Yucky!*

Let me lick you up, let me taste your sweetness, oh the joy!

I'm... I'm... Good work, you made me slightly disgusted by something as nice as strawberries and chocolate. I suppose it is all in my dirty mind. :smallwink:

But, yeah - really nice image.

[Savannah]

Best Romance Avatar
Puppy Love
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5615/puppylovey.png

There, now I've submitted something in every category :smalltongue:

[wxdruid]

Why is everyone so disgusted by my delicious looking chocolate and strawberries? :smallfrown:

[Elder Tsofu]

Why is everyone so disgusted by my delicious looking chocolate and strawberries? :smallfrown:

Dirty dirty people with too broad of an imagination.

[wxdruid]

And I'm one of them? :smalltongue: People who know from Town would probably think so... And my weird sense of humor?

[Gullara]

Best Valentine
Sweet Dreams, Mother-Soon
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/oots%20Scenes/RenettaandWaterstrider2.png

Just managed to finish my entry before the end of the month. :smallsmile: The names of the characters pictured are Renetta and Waterstrider.

[Matthias2207]

Best Valentine
Sweet Dreams, Mother-Soon


Wolf/elf love?
Is that baby going to be a were-elf?
This Valentine competition is just... eeew... :P

[Gullara]

:smalltongue: No, it's a long story. The child isn't his biologically, but for all intents and purposes he's the father. Wolfen actually can't have children with those outside their own species.

[TinyMushroom]

Best valentine
"Hi?"
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/058/8/9/anti_love_by_lugialegend-d4r6zsk.png

After endlessly procrastinating, here it is!

[Matthias2207]

Best valentine
"Hi?"
[IMG]

After endlessly procrastinating, here it is!

Is that you and super dark33 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=51991)?
Tell us the story behind this drawing.:smallbiggrin:

[TinyMushroom]

Once upon a time...


"Say, I sense a disturbance in the air, there must be a vicious monster on its way!"
"Very well, to the silvermobile!"

Metalman and Ironboy defend the country with their muscles of steel, while caring for it's citizens with a heart of gold.

Sadly, this isn't a superhero story, so we will never mention them again.

---

Barely making a noise, a certain man in Super Dark clothes snuck along the hallway. Or rather, it's ceiling. Why did he crawl along the ceiling, and not just walking, like any normal, sane person would?

"Well, isn't it obvious? I am a ninja. TEH AWESOMEST NINJAH IN TEH WORLD!!! WOO HOO!!!"

Don't interact with me like that. What kind of ninja are you anyway? Shouting like that... idiot...

"Well, excuuuuuuuse me, princess."

Hey, that's no way to talk to a narrator.

"Well, don't complain about my 1337 n1nj@ 5k1llz! I can shoot arrows... in your knee!"

Please stop with the internet phenomena. We're kind of in the middle of something here. Just go back to sneaking...

"SD: Be an awesome sneaky ninja."

NO REFERENCES, JUST GO BACK TO SNEAKING, ALRIGHT!

"Hate detected. Firing orbital friendship cannon."

:smallfurious: Must... not... kill... until... narration... done...

"trololololololololololololololololololololo"

The stone wall of the castle burst open, and a rather large slightly scratched gray car landed in the hallway. "We have found you, beast of evil, we shall now foil your diabolical plans!"
"Um, wait!"
"Take that, laser beam of justice!"
"But-"
"And a kick of glory to the head!"
"That-"
"And last but not least, a swift punch of courage!"
After the last attack, the ninja was reduced to nothing more than dust. "Well, today's fight went rather smoothly, we even have some spare time."
"That's not the monster. We're not even in the right country anymore."
"Oops..."
"How did we even get here?"

Summary:
Super Dark33 was killed through pissing of the narrator with internet memes. He was a villager.


Well, as far as I can see
Angering your narrator is not a good idea
So, kids, go to sleep and remember well:
be good, and I won't destroy you cell by cell.


Night 11 start!



And that's how I earned my cutie mark! :smallbiggrin:

[Matthias2207]

Once upon a time...



And that's how I earned my cutie mark! :smallbiggrin:

Lol. Looks like a great game too!

[Akrim.elf]

Best Romance OOTSatar
You are late
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/059/4/1/you_are_late_by_depresiveneko-d4r96h7.png

[The Succubus]

|<snip>|

That's an incredibly naughty outfit Celia's wearing there.....

[Mordokai]

Best Romance OOTSatar

Hubbahubbahubba!

I am more than willing to substitute :smalltongue:

[Haruki-kun]

It is now 12 hours past the deadline, so I'm gonna go ahead and end this contest.

NO MORE ENTRIES, PLEASE!

New contest will be up tomorrow (March 2, that is). IA Ponies results will be out.... as soon as I can. Results for this one will follow that one. Vale Tudo's results have now been posted.

[Serpentine]

I'm doing my votes now, and I just want to say there are some really, really good Best Valentine entries. Wish I could give more than 3 votes :smallfrown:

[Haruki-kun]

OK, everyone. I apologize for this extreme delay in bringing you guys the results. I'm working on catching up on these, and hopefully will manage to get you the next contest judged within the next two weeks. I'm gonna be gone this week, for the most, so I'm unlikely to finish it within the week. Here are the awards. (I have permission to bump this thread.)


Award Ceremony

Best Romance Avatar
1st. Place: I love You, by Gulaghar
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/Romance1.pnghttp://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/AdirandSakuraSmall.png

2nd. Place: Angel of Love, by Happyturtle
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/Romance2.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/angeloflove.png

3rd. Place: Bass Voice, by Akrim.Elf
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/Romance3.pnghttp://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g7431.png

Best Romance OOTSatar
1st. Place: You stole my Heart, by Savannah
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/ootsatar1.pnghttp://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7418/stolemyheart.png

2nd. Place: You're Late, by Akrim.Elf
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/ootsatar2.pnghttp://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/059/4/1/you_are_late_by_depresiveneko-d4r96h7.png

3rd. Place: The Big Secret, by Petersohn
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/ootsatar3.pnghttp://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6658/elanhaley.png

Best Valentine
1st. Place: The interspecies blind date wasn't a bad idea after all..., by TinyMushroom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/valentine1.pnghttp://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/039/8/4/an_unusual_date____by_lugialegend-d4p2ifx.png

2nd. Place: I do, by Gulaghar
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/valentine2.pnghttp://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/oots%20Scenes/CessieandHarnel3.png

3rd. Place: But you knew dragons could mate with anything when we met!, by Savannah
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/valentine3.pnghttp://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1053/buthoney.png

Best Rookie
Why Rangers never go to the Zoo..., by Mers15
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/bestrookie.pnghttp://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o499/Mers15/Screenshot2012-02-17at103631PM.png

Best Overall
1st. Place: The interspecies blind date wasn't a bad idea after all..., by TinyMushroom
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/overall1.pnghttp://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/039/8/4/an_unusual_date____by_lugialegend-d4p2ifx.png

2nd. Place: But you knew dragons could mate with anything when we met! by Savannah
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/overall2-1.pnghttp://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1053/buthoney.png

3rd. Place: I love you, by Gulaghar
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/overall3-1.pnghttp://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/AdirandSakuraSmall.png

Ruki's Choice
I do, by Gulaghar
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Mi%20Amor/RukisChoice.pnghttp://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx135/oots12321/oots%20Scenes/CessieandHarnel3.png

[Gullara]

Oh wow, first place in one catigory, two other trophies, and Ruki's choice?
:biggrin: Thanks judges! I think this is the first time won anything since my first contest.

[Akrim.elf]

awww... two sweet trophy from sweet contest
thanx you all

[happyturtle]

Thank you, judges. :smallsmile: I'm glad you loved my Angel of Love as much as I did.

[Elder Tsofu]

I didn't win anything!

Honestly though, congratulations to the winners and good job judges. :smallsmile: