Iron Splicer!

Did I miss it? I was at a camp.. Of course.

Sure, that's Fine.

last minute quickly done entries because I'm an indecisive blighter woo


Sir Luxio made using only Luxio for the body and limbs and everything, with the colors coming from a bunch of steel types

Lich King with the head made from Luxio's turned upside down now I'd like to take a minute just sit right there but seriously though; the arms and scruff and body are all from Luxio

Random fish hound creature using Luxio as the body and head and its tail fluff as the jaw, with colors coming from Eelectross yey

Sooth sayer/oracle lady that helps Sir Luxio in his battle against the evil Lich King.

I should REALLY do these on time instead of at the last minute

pokemonscrap
for our comments, we have to be say specific criticism, right?
or do we keep the same short and not overbearing remarks while splicers can go to that other thread to ask for criticism?

Good question, Jenny. Please keep your comments short and to the point like they've always been. If they're critical, please try to be specific about what you don't like or what improvements you would like to see. If the splicers want more detailed feedback, they can go to Kullenuska's feedback thread with their questions.

Alrighty, I've tallied the scores and collected the judges' comments.

You all know how this works: Each judge gave a score out of 10 to each splice, and to the collection as a whole. I've added up the scores, and the splicer with the highest total score earns the trophy and the title.

It was an impressive and close battle. In fact, the difference between the highest scoring splice and the lowest scoring is only five points, which is a much narrower margin than we've ever had before in this contest, so sincere congratulations to both participants.

With that said, let's look at the actual scores!

Learningtimebuster

Splice #1: 29/40
"Ease up on the dithering there, we want shading, not a pixel checkerboard!"
"Nice detail work."

Splice #2: 30/40
"I think layering the wing in front was a mistake."
"Good rendition of a manticore. Good choice of colors."

Splice #3: 29/40
"The end result looks amazing. I like how you gave the body a different pattern."
"Good work on the face. Some of the internal lines could use a little touching up, and the bends in the tail seem painful."

Splice #4: 33/40
"I like this one a lot. Great work."
"I love how you made the base Luxio's head and made a completely unique splice."

Whole collection: 30/40
"All the same size and general shape. Well put-together, but more variety would be nice."
"I feel like you could have approached it from more different angles, but I like that you focused on execution and used a lot of Luxio in each splice."

Total: 151

Pilesofpixels

Splice #1: 32/40
"The shading and outlines could use a touch more finesse, but this splice is nearly perfect."
"This is totally cool. Even more impressive that you used just Luxio to make an armored knight with no pants."

Splice #2: 31/40
"Creepy monstrosity, loving the bandages addition."
"Not liking the massive, empty body."

Splice #3: 34/40
"I find a lot to like in this splice."
"Creative usage of the tail. I actually appreciate everything about this splice."

Splice #4: 30/40
"Interesting idea although that left leg looks a bit wonky."
"Good use of Luxio bits in unique ways."

Whole collection: 33/40
"Great variety of shapes and ideas. I deducted a few points because the Secret Ingredient is kind of hidden in at least two of your four splices."
"I give you so much props for using just Luxio in some of these."

Total: 160

So the winner, for his third consecutive victory, is Pilesofpixels! Congratulations to you!

You have earned the coveted title of Iron Splicer: Luxio, and this elegant custom trophy by lavatarorigin


In addition, you have the right to return once again to face another challenger, and possibly rack up a fourth victory. Will you take up the challenge?

Before we proceed to the next challenge, I'm sad to announce that one of our judges has decided to step aside. Spazzyjenny, thank you for your fair, enthusiastic and dedicated judging of the Iron Splicer contest. So we will need another judge before the next contest can begin. Before I open it up to volunteers, I'd like to extend an invitation to learningtimebuster. Since your challenge has ended, and in light of your excellent judging in the past you are more than welcome to join us again on the panel. Just let me know what you'd like to do.

Thank you everyone! We'll start the next contest soon!

Yoo, that really was close! You had some great ideas and nice useage of Luxio in your sprites, so I feel great having competed with ya too! I'm more than wanting to hop in for another round, so count me in!

Alrighty, been three days and no word from Makkilemore. Sorry, we'll move on to the next name on the list.

okami, are you ready?

I also see on pilesofpixels' tumblr that his computer may be dead, so I'll ask him to check in as well and confirm that he's still able to participate in the contest.

Ohh shit im already up?! This time im fucking ready lets DO THIS