Design a Shopkeeper!
A new design competition is here! Become a part of Subetan history by designing a new NPC for the Beanbag Shop! Long has this shop been devoid of a shopkeeper, and we believe it is finally time to change that - but first we want some user input as to who will take up the reins of the beanbag empire.
From now until 11:59 on July 31st you will have the chance to submit a design for a new beanbag shopkeeper, as well as some short backstory information. Once the submission portion of the competition ends, staff will go through the entries and pick out their 5 favorites which will then be voted on by the users to determine the ultimate winner. The winner will then have their design redrawn by one of the official staff artists, and will receive great glory! But also prizes in the form of 3,000 CSC, as well as a new themed beanbag set that will also stock in the beanbag shop. The four runner ups will receive a 500 Credit Gift Card and one beanbag from the set.
Click here to read the full brief and enter the competition!
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Frenchi
well i entered... i've got a lot of love for my submission so i do hope they make it, but knowing how creative everyone here is, well. *shrug emoji*
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Lexigraph
For some reason my brain decided that the perfect companion to this contest would be a full list of NPCs with a description of how they look, more or less.
It's WIP (all the ones in the Subetapedia NPC list are filled in), but available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1ixbs3HewbN_3VpIiAc12pV4iK3-7wfh70-1vtYsqk/edit?usp=sharing
Anyone can comment, especially if there is inaccurate information or a missing NPC, but only I can actually edit it.
It's WIP (all the ones in the Subetapedia NPC list are filled in), but available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s1ixbs3HewbN_3VpIiAc12pV4iK3-7wfh70-1vtYsqk/edit?usp=sharing
Anyone can comment, especially if there is inaccurate information or a missing NPC, but only I can actually edit it.
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Possum
All of my motivation has gone out the window.
I just spent a good deal of time making a backstory, and making a visual representation. Giving him connections to other NPCs and a personality.
...I forgot that the character has to be 18 or older.
*scraps everything*
I just spent a good deal of time making a backstory, and making a visual representation. Giving him connections to other NPCs and a personality.
...I forgot that the character has to be 18 or older.
*scraps everything*
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Frenchi
hmmmm i really want to enter this and i have a strong concept but i fear my drawing skills just won't shine through even though you say it doesn't have to be a polished drawing :/ i'm giving it a shot, at least.
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Tex707
I would be all over this if i weren't heading on vacation. Good luck to those that enter! :)
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Blaziken
@Sputnik petition to replace all the shopkeepers with Dan Gruchy in various stages of slo mo :')
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KaboomaNori
Submitted, fingers crossed y'all...I've never won anything like this before so 0____0;;
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Sneaky
I entered but it was hand-drawn and I used a scanning app on my phone but it still looks like a photo, is that a problem?
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Sarita_Crouchback
Double your chances of winning by submitting a Transgender, Transpecies (Otherkin) or Transabled person. Just a heads up
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Saturnine
"I didn't know there wasn't a beanbag shopkeeper!" I didn't know there was a beanbag shop......I want to do this though :o
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Delirium
Also...it would have been cool to be able to create a design using the wardrobe. For those of us with -5000 art skills.
I mean, yeah okay it'll be redrawn and you have to have a backstory, which is totally doable for pretty much anyone with basic writing skills, but at the same time, how many people are actually going to vote for an entry with a solid backstory and a crap drawing over someone with a great drawing and a decent backstory? My guess is not a lot.
I mean, yeah okay it'll be redrawn and you have to have a backstory, which is totally doable for pretty much anyone with basic writing skills, but at the same time, how many people are actually going to vote for an entry with a solid backstory and a crap drawing over someone with a great drawing and a decent backstory? My guess is not a lot.
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Delirium
@stjarnor
Do you have a library anywhere near you? They usually have scanners that you can use!
Before I had access to a scanner, I would just take pictures in really good lighting of my drawings. It's not as great but it still works in a pinch!
Do you have a library anywhere near you? They usually have scanners that you can use!
Before I had access to a scanner, I would just take pictures in really good lighting of my drawings. It's not as great but it still works in a pinch!
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Dybbuk
Oh my, such a fun and intriguing contest! And I have a great idea right away, what is this!??!
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Twisted_Pretzel
Ohh man, I felt such a rush of creativity, regardless of how this all goes, thank you Subeta Team for tickling my muse alive! Good Luck to you all 83 I eagerly await the results of the community's labors.
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KiaArra
This sounds like fun... but I probably won't have time to put anything together for this. Too busy over the next two weeks. :(
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Hosui
I never even realized it was lacking a shopkeeper. Shows how much I go into the beanbag shop XD
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CelticRaiN
I would love to make an attempt at this. And, if I fail, at least i can have fun voting. Lol
Can't wait to see the characters created! ^______^
Can't wait to see the characters created! ^______^
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Pinocchio
Uh, question. What does it mean by "Current NPC Connection"? Does that mean it's associated with an existing NPC?
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stjarne
well dang, I finished my design but I can't find a way to get it on my computer (since it's traditional).
:(
oh well. hopefully I can work something out.
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oh well. hopefully I can work something out.
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Doe
Good luck to those who enter. I would try, but if it doesn't look good, it doesn't stand a chance; too many good artists on this site. Haha!
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Mabon
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.....I have no ideas >.> I guess I know what I'm doing tonight!
.....I have no ideas >.> I guess I know what I'm doing tonight!
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Aries
I'll just wait to see who comes up with the winning design for the shopkeeper as my artistic skills are complete and utter crap when it doesn't involve food.
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Stiles
Ohh I thought this would be an HA thing like the one time. Kind of bummed it isn't, so I can't take part I have no artistic skills what so ever XD Good luck everyone else!
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Julie
Well, I'm going to have to white knuckle it and paper and pencil and eraser to boot. I'll do the best I can. XD
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Asunay
What a cool idea =)
I have an idea for a shopkeeper but i can only draw ugly unsymmetric black/white sketches x.x
Wish i could draw...xD
I have an idea for a shopkeeper but i can only draw ugly unsymmetric black/white sketches x.x
Wish i could draw...xD
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Nidoqueen
...I can finally do something for a site competition! ;u;
Good or not it will be fun to participate~
Good or not it will be fun to participate~
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Shadow
OMG a shopkeep for my longtime fave shop?! :D I'm going to have to attempt at least -something- now. (I had drawn a fennec in a coat for mine positively eons ago).
~SU
~SU
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Bibi
Does it have to be an illustration, or can it be a cosplay version?
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Hello! I am the beanbag guardian. Guardian of the beanbags.
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Hello! I am the beanbag guardian. Guardian of the beanbags.
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Hamda
Beanbags are the hippest thing in Subeta! haha
I read that and all I can think of is
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Dice
How exiting! Better brush up on my bad drawing skills.
Are we only going to see the five finalists in the end? I'd love to see everyone's efforts at some point.
Are we only going to see the five finalists in the end? I'd love to see everyone's efforts at some point.
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Muerte
Pg 13 ? ... so I can upload that pinup drawing I did of Thorpe and claim it as a new character...
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Raggy
Im pretty sure that the contest will be open to people who cant draw well, even a sketch on paper and then scanned or take a pic and upload it, as long as we can all get the gist of what it should be lol.
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Laurey
Actually, it looks like if you visit the "Locations" section of the Subetapedia, you can get the same sort of information about the different lands and people from that. For anyone who might be wondering ~
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Slerian
Oh yeaaaaaaah character design contest!! Now I'm pumped!
Any place to check-up on all the subeta races? I checked the subetapedia but I can't find it. I remember a long time ago reading about the Ji-Meneb and things like that, and now's a great time for a reeducation
Any place to check-up on all the subeta races? I checked the subetapedia but I can't find it. I remember a long time ago reading about the Ji-Meneb and things like that, and now's a great time for a reeducation
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CastlesInTheSky
Theres a beanbag shop? Things you learn after 10 years on this site. Ha! I thought they were just in with the plushie shop
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Pirate
Perfect for someone who cannot draw to save their life. Someone like me. XD
Good luck everyone that can participate. :D
Good luck everyone that can participate. :D
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Rah
@PiplupMagby34 - I haven't used the program myself but from a quick search it looks like it would be fine to submit something using it!
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Poppins
I think I might actually submit a drawing even though I'm not very good on a tablet. This is just too cool of an opportunity to pass up!
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operationivy
Great idea, but my art is not good enough to compete in a contest online but I do love this concept and I hope to see some great entries. I can't wait to see what everyone comes with soon too!! =)
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Otacon
awesome!! i'm totally gonna enter, i just started playing subeta a few weeks ago so i'm excited to take a shot at this!
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Senti
I am no good at drawing :( as for a new beanbag set noooooo I am only 4 away from completing my set! Tears out hair
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Laurey
Sounds fun! But what ever happened to that other "Design a business person" contest from a few years ago? :P
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Whitemoon
Ooooh! That's surely a great idea! But when are we going to get the new recipes from the bake-off contest?
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METROID
oy vey, tfw I cannot draw humans or anthro to save my life. Alas, I will still make an attempt cause why not. It'll be fun to see everyone else's work too. Good to see competitions making a comeback, I've missed them. (psst can we have a costume or another pumpkin carving competition this year??)
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Tali
This is a super cool idea! I'm anxious to see what designs Subeta comes up with (cause I probably won't have time to enter myself lol).
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marvel
Sounds cool! I'm excited to see the designs (since I can't draw and won't be submitting my own, lol).
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loopa
totally gonna join!! i think this is a great idea, since subeta does have quite the art community!!
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