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that really does sound unfair if you put it that way.
i would like to add that those who did participated in GTL2 probably are still recovering from the effort put into it, however not to be rude or anything, those who didnt submitted a entry where actually shitting on the competition, giving stone high hopes with the amount of participants, and then not submitting an entry, i do agree with the personal issues thing, but we cannot ask of stone to filter everybody out who did or did not had any personal issues at the moment. i think there is a source of truth in both sentences, just some food for thought.

You missed my other comment. I proposed that Stone should hold off on blacklisting folks for this competition since people can pick the same animation combinations in the same skill brackets. I suggested that he should keep a copy of the list for the next competition that requires uniquely themed entries, since that was the major point of participating in GTL. Stone dind't want people to come in and pick all of the good games and then not submit anything because it's screwing over people who actually are willing to animate and submit an entry.

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You missed my other comment. I proposed that Stone should hold off on blacklisting folks for this competition since people can pick the same animation combinations in the same skill brackets. I suggested that he should keep a copy of the list for the next competition that requires uniquely themed entries, since that was the major point of participating in GTL. Stone dind't want people to come in and pick all of the good games and then not submit anything because it's screwing over people who actually are willing to animate and submit an entry.

Yes i saw that post aswell, you still made a good point tho.
unfortunately stone already decided after your post

Makin progress

Btw, why am I put in the "unknown standard" category? Put me in pro like always o:

You can put me pro as well, I don't plan to stay in the unkown standard until the competition is over.

unless anyone disagrees with me.

I'd like to reiterate on what Arch said, I get the whole penalty thing, sure fine, whatever, but why on a comp like this? Why not just prevent those in a next comp when rules are similar. In this one, it doesn't matter if you choose the same as someone else, defeating the purpose of the blacklist.

I guess it's punishment? ; - ;

So I'm out then :( .......

put me up with trucido and topstick in beginner

Top Stick is basically a crossover already.


Why use it lol

Quote from Arch-Angel

There could be a plethora of answers.
My biggest complaint with the issue is that active members who want to participate cannot because they might have not been able to finish last round due to personal issues. Yet people who don't even show up for months if not longer can show up to make a post in a thread and then receive an award for their participation. It's kinda like shitting on the actual community.

There was over 3 months + an extended deadline. Many people started after the initial deadline. The entire reason that penalty is in place for GTL specifically is because there are a lot of high quality games that people would rush to squat on then do absolutely nothing for the next 4 months that followed.

You cant tell me, 90% of the people who signed up didn't have any time in 3 + months to sit down and animate or put forth effort. You could've animated less than 4 hours a week and had something to show. I said before that if you submit to me, some form of result of your GTL showing that you at least tried I can consider exceptions. Every year, every competition- it is always the same set of excuses like; school, hd crash, or computer exploded. All of things can happen yes, but for extended periods of time? Never even started? Or maybe just an intro? All that, and people would sit on selections that others who are putting forth the effort were dieing to have. This is to protect those who really want to go for the gold, and those who wish to just see their name on a list.

Once again, if you PM me with a shown viable effort for your GTL, I can give you an exception. if its just a 15 second intro with no storyboard or anything, even with a sob story, won't cut it. I'm sorry, but I understand procrastination runs within our blood and the struggle is real. However, it was stated specifically in the rules that that was the known penalty before signing up. Of course, none of those who had these personal issues even tried to come forth and say ahead of time ( or at least not within the last 2 weeks to see if they could save themselves. )


Now, there isn't a penalty on this one for signing up just to give everyone a little extra leverage since I realize many of you didn't think the rules would be enforced or you would think you would even care for the future. I know this seems like I just hate you all, but it is truly just tough love!

Quote from Zane

I'd like to reiterate on what Arch said, I get the whole penalty thing, sure fine, whatever, but why on a comp like this? Why not just prevent those in a next comp when rules are similar. In this one, it doesn't matter if you choose the same as someone else, defeating the purpose of the blacklist.

I guess it's punishment? ; - ;

It does matter, it's not only to protect this list its to prevent people from just tossing a name out there and taking quality tributes / animations just to squat on them ( which you know who you are, who are guilty of this. ) It also does still matter as you can select the same animation, but not the same combo. Even still, allowing the same anim 2x there will still be conflicts between selections.

Stone I know there is no swearing aloud in the animation but what about the music, I apologize but im a huge hip hop fan and its literally all my library consists of? I have a few songs in mind that aren't bad with language but do have a few words here and there would this be acceptable? Thanks

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Once again, if you PM me with a shown viable effort for your GTL, I can give you an exception. if its just a 15 second intro with no storyboard or anything, even with a sob story, won't cut it.

U no respond ; - ;
I had full storyboard, designs and everything ; - ; Even had some actual animation
Gimme chanceeee

Replied zane! :)
In regards to songs, you'll have to find a radio edit or silence out that portion in flash.

That's odd, I didn't receive your msg.:confused:

ahh after a long while.... anyways i would like to join this epicness! with...
SHOCK and Agression

put me in begginer :P since this is the first competition i have joined :D

Question: what will be the canvas size of the animation?

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Question: what will be the canvas size of the animation?

It's up to you. The same goes for FPS too.