Design a Fantasy Gladiator (1 of 32)

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $203
  • Entries Received: 63
  • Winner: jokosun

Contest Brief

Hi everyone! I have a board game in the works titled "Gladiators of Dragon Isle". This is a realistic gladiator themed game in a fantasy setting.

We're at the point in development that we're acquiring the artwork for the gladiators themselves. This contest is to find a style that we like, and comes with a potential commission for the remaining 31 gladiators. Should you be commissioned for all gladiators, we would negotiate a rate but expect no higher than $100 USD / card. If that's unacceptable, please don't worry about participating in the contest. We would also expect a time frame of at least a gladiator/week.

The image must include the full body, be colored, and have a background of an arena and/or the sands of an arena. This background could serve as a template for each following gladiator, so your initial approach is important but it will potentially require less work for each following gladiator.

I'm aiming to have the gladiators look like real people in this world, not cartoony or overstated versions. Aiming for more subtle effects to show their personality.

The one I'll have you complete:
Myev - A tough female Half Human-Half Orc Warlord. (You can go either Half-Orc or Orc, either works.. that's entirely up to you)

She should portray an aura of leadership, strength, and power. The kind of fighter that's survived fight after fight, and earned her position rather than inherited it. This could make her appear a little rough, with the possibility of scars/hard eyes or something like that to showcase that she's seen battle.

Each gladiator has a unique ability that they can use which largely defines that character and the kind of fighter they are.
Myev has an ability called Might of the Bear: This should make her appear tough and have charms, bones, furs or something resembling a bear.

Her sexuality should not be focused on. (No large bosom, or bikini clothing ect.). She should be a powerful orc warlord who happens to be female, and not a female who happens to be a powerful orc warlord if that makes sense.

Her face should not be covered, as she should be prideful and not hide behind a mask. Her face should also be relatively pretty, but pretty for a half-orc/orc..maybe not by human standards. A hard, strong face would do.

I've attached an image that resembles the concept we're chasing the closest.
I am not expecting you to match this style/level of quality, I want you to bring your own style to the design...this is just the kind of orc that represents the character we're after the best. Styles could include cell-shaded, comic style, inked, digital, realistic...whatever you think you can use to bring the character to life and make it look good..I'm fairly flexible.

I've also attached the board design so you can have an idea of the style/theme so far.

I look forwarding to seeing what you're able to come up with!!

Thanks!

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“I ran a contest for a fantasy gladiator design, and Joko P. submitted a design with a level of quality superior to both competitors and portfolio. Well done! I hope we can work together in the future, and Joko would be a great asset to your team.”

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  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Hello everyone! Thank you all for your participation, the amount of great entries was amazing.

    The winner of the contest is Entfry #31 by Joko P.

    The other finalists that deserve mention:
    #28 by Anton N
    #23 by Oleksandr V
    #70 by Irlan B.
    #51 Teodoro Q.

    The decision was incredibly hard, and was not unanimous...I would have been fine accepting any of these entries for the win, and will keep your contact information for the future. Thanks again!

    • 6 years ago
    1. rivaro
      rivaro
      • 5 years ago

      please let me know if you have more contest like this one in future.

      • 5 years ago
  • arteo77
    arteo77
    • 6 years ago

    Hi, I'm sorry I did not win this contest, I would have liked to be able to continue the work for you on the other gladiators ... it was a fantastic theme !. If you want you can always contact me for any other work. Thank you

    • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    This would be easier to decide if there was one image that was better than the others, but the sheer quality of a handful of submissions has made me quickly realize how unqualified I am in making this decision. I'll be showing my favorites to the core playtesting group in the hopes that we can come to consensus shortly. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I did not expect this amount of amazing submissions, and I wish I could afford to reward you all.

    • 6 years ago
  • VerikArt
    VerikArt
    • 6 years ago

    Please check #23 :)

    • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    We're in the final 6 hours, and I believe I've left feedback on all of the images after receiving many designs today. If I've missed yours, please respond with the entry # here and I'll be sure to get to it asap.

    • 6 years ago
    1. Skyzon
      Skyzon
      • 6 years ago

      Please check #84

      • 6 years ago
    2. Godlikecreative
      Godlikecreative
      • 6 years ago

      #83 Work still in progress...

      • 6 years ago
  • NatashaIlich
    NatashaIlich
    • 6 years ago

    entry #69 tnx

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Thank you for the entry, I've left feedback on the design.

      • 6 years ago
    2. NatashaIlich
      NatashaIlich
      • 6 years ago

      thank you , I left msg

      • 6 years ago
  • jorgeclare
    jorgeclare
    • 6 years ago

    Please look at entry #75 thank you for your time.

    • 6 years ago
  • julieanro
    julieanro
    • 6 years ago

    Please review #71 . Thank you.

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I've left feedback, I hope you can finish before the contest closes!

      • 6 years ago
  • tamzania
    tamzania
    • 6 years ago

    Hi buddy, I submitted my rendered version #62 , hope you like it. :D

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I do! Left feedback on the image, thanks again :)

      • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    We're a little into the last week of the contest, and I've received some great images so far! I want to thank everyone who's submitted up until now. I will run the contest to it's conclusion, but if you're considering participating you should know that the competition has done a great job and it will take a skilled artist to take the win. If you're just starting out or looking for an easy win, you won't be able to compete with the images so far.

    • 6 years ago
  • zeelant
    zeelant
    • 6 years ago

    Hello, I would really like to participate in your project. check № 60 and you can see the details in №61

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Checked and left feedback, thank you!

      • 6 years ago
  • chmurnik
    chmurnik
    • 6 years ago

    Great contest, really enjoyed it! Please check my version, #59 and leave a feedback:)

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Thank you, feedback has been left!

      • 6 years ago
  • tamzania
    tamzania
    • 6 years ago

    I will upload my rendered version soon. :)

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I look forward to it :)

      • 6 years ago
  • CREATIVESTUDIO78
    CREATIVESTUDIO78
    • 6 years ago

    Check #56 and give your feedback.. I attached my drawing also..

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      You're a thief. This is the commissioned work of Manthos Lappas. I know, because I was the one who commissioned him for the design. I own the image you're attempting to submit as your own to win my contest. It's people like you that make things hard for artists, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

      • 6 years ago
  • arteo77
    arteo77
    • 6 years ago

    hi, I finished my illustration, please look at my proposal #51 and leave a feedback! Thanks so much

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Just responded and left feedback. Thank you!!

      • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Hey everyone! Just a little update: I'll be out of town for a few days, so won't be able to leave feedback as regularly as usual. I should return by Monday at the latest, so rest assured your submissions will be considered and feedback left then! Thanks again :)

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I've returned! I've rated and left feedback on all the images so far. Thank you to everyone who submitted while I was away.

      • 6 years ago
  • NatashaIlich
    NatashaIlich
    • 6 years ago

    I like it , Im in :)

    • 6 years ago
  • jorgeclare
    jorgeclare
    • 6 years ago

    submitting my first entry today...this is a great contest...and i like it being sealed...thanks!

    • 6 years ago
  • misterrampage
    misterrampage
    • 6 years ago

    is uploading more than one entry allowed?

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Yes, you can make as many attempts as you wish...but only a single winner will be selected.

      • 6 years ago
  • arteo77
    arteo77
    • 6 years ago

    Hi, i would like to participate, this contest is very interesting, please wait until the deadline, don't close it before! Thank you

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Will do! We want to give everyone an equal opportunity to submit a design, since this is a major design decision for our game. Saw some good things in your portfolio, looking forward to your submission!

      • 6 years ago
  • tizianafruiu
    tizianafruiu
    • 6 years ago

    This is an interesting contest, please wait for my entry don't close this early :)

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Not a problem. Looking forward to your entry!

      • 6 years ago
  • giacomonegroni
    giacomonegroni
    • 6 years ago

    #increaseprize

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I have increased the prize pool by $25!

      • 6 years ago
    2. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      I have increased the prize pool by another $75!

      • 6 years ago
  • plastic2015
    plastic2015
    • 6 years ago

    You made it blind so no one would aid you in spotting con work . that's what the con artist aimed for . good luck with that.

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      This is my first contest and it was the first thing requested, so assumed artists preferred to have their contribution remain unique.

      I spoke with a few experts in the industry on how to spot these images. Rest assured, I've researched every image submitted so far, and will continue to do so carefully.

      • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    I didn't think I would need to clarify this, but the images must be designed by you and not publicly available. Two of the submissions so far were stolen from other artists and have been reported. As to the other artists, Thank you! I'm sorry you have to deal with this kind of competition.

    • 6 years ago
  • Ruskul
    Ruskul
    • 6 years ago

    What is the desired dimensions and resolution of the final products. Are they digital, or to be printed?

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      The image is intended for print, on roughly a 2.5" x 2.75" area of a card. The higher the resolution the better...but for the purposes of this contest the goal is to find an artist who can portray a style I enjoy, so their is a fair amount of freedom in regards to exact size. Should the image win and both parties are interested in continuing, that's when the exact sizing and template needs to match for all the images.

      • 6 years ago
  • Fletchoo
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Increased the total Prize Pool from $125 to $200, and made it a Top Contest!

    • 6 years ago
  • astakhovalexalex
    astakhovalexalex
    • 6 years ago

    hello, the pose should be static? The person should look "in the chamber"?
    or is it not important and it is possible to make it dynamic (in the process of leaping, hitting) in order to reveal the character?

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      You can make it as dynamic as you'd like, they do not need to have a static pose by any means. Using their stance to reveal the character is a wise approach and completely acceptable.

      • 6 years ago
  • tamzania
    tamzania
    • 6 years ago

    I'll give it a shot! :D

    • 6 years ago
    1. Fletchoo
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Sounds great! Looking forward to what you can come up with :)

      • 6 years ago

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