Scoring and judging discussion

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Really? I thought Graphic art would get more people than spriting. (I don't hang around the spriting threads much though, to be honest) But I remember that, Back in WAR, most of the people who did drawing drew using photoshop and similar programs. And most everyone who did that was also part of graphic art. There's still quite a large base for people who want to do graphic art.

There aren't many people spriting here at the moment but we have lots of members who can sprite. xD For WAR, there were only like 4-5 entries per week for graphic art and 10+ for sprite art. But yeah I mean if we get judges, we can do both. If Speed judges sprite art then I can maybe do graphic art.

[EmeraldSky]

Already added my vote to the poll

[Neo Emolga]

I would be bummed if graphic art was left out. I could switch to that if someone else does RP. I'm definitely willing to negotiate if it means keeping both sections in this.

I couldn't judge sprite art, though. But I'm sure there's someone out there that could do that too.

[Soups]

I would be bummed if graphic art was left out. I could switch to that if someone else does RP. I'm definitely willing to negotiate if it means keeping both sections in this.

I couldn't judge sprite art, though. But I'm sure there's someone out there that could do that too.

Hm... How about we run with Creative Writing, RP, Graphic Art, Sprite Art, and Drawn Art and find someway to incorporate Humor into the mini-events? Or maybe we could combine Humor with Creative Writing? Maybe Week 1 and Week 2 could be whatever the Creative Writing judge has in store and Week 3 and Week 4 could have something to do with humor?

I'm just throwing out suggestions. xD

[AD]

Sorry for my absence, have been having a hectic few months lately. And I don't know if i will be able to judge now, because of some personal matters that has come up. Though, i will look at the WAR judging and see how easy/hard it is.

If Showdown gets cut, i will be heartbroken, but i understand lol

[Neo Emolga]

So with the time limit for judge applications up, I jumped into judge applications and here's what we have:

HUMOR: EmeraldSky
CREATIVE WRITING: LKWayvern, Noblejanobii, Chakramaster
ROLEPLAYING: Neo Emolga, Noblejanobii
SPRITE ART: Noblejanobii
DRAWN ART: Chakramaster
GRAPHIC ART: Chakramaster

I would say finalize it as this:

HUMOR: EmeraldSky
CREATIVE WRITING: LKWayvern
ROLEPLAYING: Neo Emolga
SPRITE ART: Noblejanobii
DRAWN/GRAPHIC ART: Chakramaster

For the art, we may need to make it a hybrid version and say you CAN use Photoshop, but all the character art HAS to be your own. Which means if you want to do a banner with Pikachu, that's great! But you gotta draw that Chu yourself. No using anime shots or Sugimori's stuff as your render. To me, this could work and it would be interesting to try. But yeah, since we only have one applicant for both art sections, we may need to do something like this.

What do you guys think?

[Soups]

I approve.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

So with the time limit for judge applications up, I jumped into judge applications and here's what we have:

HUMOR: EmeraldSky
CREATIVE WRITING: LKWayvern, Noblejanobii, Chakramaster
ROLEPLAYING: Neo Emolga, Noblejanobii
SPRITE ART: Noblejanobii
DRAWN ART: Chakramaster
GRAPHIC ART: Chakramaster

I would say finalize it as this:

HUMOR: EmeraldSky
CREATIVE WRITING: LKWayvern
ROLEPLAYING: Neo Emolga
SPRITE ART: Noblejanobii
DRAWN/GRAPHIC ART: Chakramaster

For the art, we may need to make it a hybrid version and say you CAN use Photoshop, but all the character art HAS to be your own. Which means if you want to do a banner with Pikachu, that's great! But you gotta draw that Chu yourself. No using anime shots or Sugimori's stuff as your render. To me, this could work and it would be interesting to try. But yeah, since we only have one applicant for both art sections, we may need to do something like this.

What do you guys think?

Darn how did I miss this xD That list looks good Neo. Let's go with it!

I think it might be best for Chakra to do Drawn Art though and I can do Graphic Art myself. I just feel like it's too hard to judge if they're combined. Like if someone does a meh Pikachu drawing but makes an AWESOME banner but then someone does an amazing Pikachu drawing, who would win? xD

I'll PM them all and let them know what the next step is (to come up with their 4 week plan for the section). I'll also give them access to this board so they can post stuff here :)


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THE PM:

Thanks for applying to judge PXFIRE 2017!

You have been selected as the judge for the ____ section.

The next step is to come up with a 4 week plan for your section. This must include how many events you are running and how long each event is. You must also submit the themes and rules for each event so that we have a record of them in case something comes up and someone else needs to take over. We'd like to have all this information in by JUNE 18TH if possible.

Here is an example of what information we need:

Section: Graphic Art
Number of events: 2
Duration of events: Each event lasts for one week
Event 1: TEAM SPIRIT! Create a signature banner which includes your team name and a slogan representing them. It also needs to include at least one Pokemon. Fan art is allowed. The goal is to make a banner which best represents your team. The maximum size is 800x300px.
Event 2: etc.

By JUNE 25TH we would like you to have posted your thread in the PXFIRE Planning board so that it is ready to be made public once the event starts! This includes your rubric for grading. Here is an example rubric.

Section: Graphic Art

Fits the theme (includes all aspects listed in the rules): 20 points
Use of colour (do the colours work well together, how was lighting used): 20 points
Flow of banner (where is the eye attracted to, is the direction of the banner clear): 20 points
Text (font, placement, colour etc.) 20 points
Technique (did you make the banner yours, is there overall evidence of skill and technique in the brushwork, text, color, flow etc.): 20 points
TOTAL OUT OF 100.

If you need help coming up with ideas or want feedback on your ideas at all, feel free to post in the PXFIRE planning board and we can all help each other!

Please take a look at the WAR Season II threads for each section, to get an idea of how your thread will look and what kind of events we require: http://www.pokemoncrossroads.com/for...FIRST&%239733;

When planning your events, please keep in mind that we want everyone to participate so, as much as possible, make sure the events aren't too difficult, time consuming or limited by timezones.

Thanks again for applying. PXFIRE couldn't run without you guys!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime or post in the planning board.

-PXFIRE planning team

[AD]

I am sad to see Showdown go, I wish I could judge it but I don't think i could; especially with my growing lack of time lately and anxieties creeping up on me.

And I agree with Sarah, combining drawn and graphic art might not be a great idea with the reasons stated.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

HEY JUDGES!

Here is what I've come up with, let me know what you think :)

Each week, your event should end on

SUNDAY 2pm PDT (Los Angeles)
SUNDAY 5pm EDT (New York)
SUNDAY 10pm BST (London)
MONDAY 7am AEST (Melbourne)

When the event ends, you should post the event for the following week in your event thread. Try to get this up on the same day. A little bit earlier is fine if needed, and is preferable to being late. When your event ends, you will have until

WEDNESDAY 2pm PDT (Los Angeles)
WEDNESDAY 5pm EDT (New York)
WEDNESDAY 10pm BST (London)
THURSDAY 7am AEST (Melbourne)

to judge your entries, work out your point distribution and submit your results in this thread. I will then tally them up ASAP and add them to the scoreboard. If you submit your results on time you will receive 20 POINTS for your team! If you submit them late, you will not receive judging points for that week.

If you gys know you'll be busier during the week and would like to have time on the Sunday for grading, just let me know and I'll move the end date back 6 or so hours.

@Neo Emolga @LKWayvern @EmeraldSky @Chakramaster @Noblejanobii @Trainer17