Hey hey hey, AAO! Been a while since I've hosted one of these babies; last time was back in early 2011 believe it or not, back in the very first sprite competition not hosted by a moderator (well, I wasn't one at the time at least). And let me say, it's good to be back! But I couldn't make my triumphant return to hosting without an interesting topic. So that's why it's time for something new, something we've never had in a competition like this before. This is
The Sound of Music Sprite Competition!
In this contest, you must
create a sprite of an original character or an edit of an existing AA character based on or inspired by a song. For example, the character I sprited at the top of the page is inspired by the song Radioactive by Imagine Dragons, so I designed him like he was in a radioactive apocalypse. The concept is similar to the
Music into Characters forum game, and you'll be taking inspiration from a song to create your sprite for the competition!
You will post your entries with both
the sprite you created and
the song you based it on in your post, shown in the example above. You can also post explanations for your designs if you want;
lyricless songs are allowed, but you may have to explain your thought process more if you go that route.
You are allowed to make edits or outfits of existing characters or create new original characters for your entry, but
do not simply sprite a character from the song's source material. If you use the Pirates of the Carribean theme, you can't make a sprite of Jack Sparrow; it goes against the creativity of the competition!
You may use characters from GK2 and DD, but do not use spoiler poses.
Keep songs and sprites
appropriate. Do not use songs that are all about sex and drugs or filled with curse words.
Character submission will be until December 1st, 11:59PM PST.