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Saint Martin Island Map, City Building Contest, Fall 2016

Discussion in 'Competitions' started by IcyHot, Jul 30, 2016.

  1. nicknick

    nicknick Governor

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    I agree. The first picture is a*m*a*z*i*n*g.

    6 stars:)
     
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  2. IcyHot

    IcyHot Administrator
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    Okay I am removing your submission so you can re do it
     
  3. Jotape

    Jotape Mayor

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    Hello all :) Can we make water reflections? Is it considerated a montage?
     
  4. nicknick

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    I have done reflections in other submissions.
    Photoshopping is a tool to be used wisely.
    I would personally not do something that would put new game elements in the picture using postediting... Meaning buildings for example.

    Adding sky and realistic water surfaces is common in last comps submissions especially for those coming from XL.
    Adding some not in game elements is also common in many submissions. I mean bird flocks or sometimes reflections also or rain effects etc

    I personally draw a line up to adding with post editing elements that are anyway available in game. But i have many times added other things that are not offered in game especially in XL submissions.

    Thats my personal opinion.
     
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  5. veija2

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    Yikes. 6 or more. Fantastic pic.
     
  6. nicknick

    nicknick Governor

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    Jotape. . . i assume you refer to this referred at the competitiotn thread start: "(no combining photos into a montage)

    The rule means no ussing collage to make photos. . . meaning getting two or more photos in one combination and posting it as "1 photo". It is a rule to keep the whole thing down to only 10 simple images.

    So, imho, this is a "no"

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    etc. . .

    Putting water reflections ( i assume reversing the original image ) or adding other elements is superimposing and it's finally one single photo / image. It's the same as posting an image with letters on it, like the city's name, or birds, or a small boat "glued" on etc. That's good and ( always imho ) a "do it".
     
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  7. kipate

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    Hey, @IcyHot, was it possible for you to remove my current submission as well?
    There are some photos for which I have found better replacements.

    Thank you :)
     
  8. Jotape

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    Thank you for answering! Ok, it makes sence. Yes, the water reflections and the original Picture reversed. Thank you :)
     
  9. IcyHot

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    Removing it now
     
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  10. kipate

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    Wow, splendid 5th photo, @XOUSTE! The 1st image looks good as well, but in the 5th image, the different "layers" create a wide city range, deapite the city of course is not finished yet. On top of that, the construction site in front adds a vibrant feeling.

    All in all, you did a master's job, especially the recreational sites look brilliant (y)
    The only thing I miss is a bit of futurism, it looks a bit like a common city to me.

    @needspeed17, you have added another jewel to this competition. I love the highways you show, and the residential areas are well planned. Great job (y)
     
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  11. needspeed17

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    thx,i wait for more pics
     
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  12. XOUSTE

    XOUSTE Ambasidor

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    is it okay if i start a new CJ for my city before the end of contest? :p
     
  13. IcyHot

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    Sure go ahead
     
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  14. kipate

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    Stunning city, @yu450146219 (y)
    I love your skyline, and I am amazed by your creative decorations alongside the coast, good job :)

    Epic editing, @nicknick, the reflections are impressive!
     
  15. yu450146219

    yu450146219 Skilled Worker

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    Thank you for your recognition of my game! I will continue to work hard!
     
  16. kipate

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  17. Jotape

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    @kipate, you need to remember the deadline too :p
     
  18. kipate

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    Yeah, you're right :bash:

    But, if @IcyHot does it like for the last challenge, I have time until November 1st, 12:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, so about 9:00 a.m. in Germany. But in Germany, Nov 1st is a holiday, so I can work the whole night long on the images :p
     
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  19. Jotape

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    It is best not to keep everything for the last minute ;) How many city pictures are missing?
     
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  20. Kitsunebi

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    Nice work everyone! I love the submissions so far :) and no, I won't forget :p
     
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