The GUI Olympics: One month...

John and I are working on some WB skins...... I was so glad you extended the deadline an extra month, because I felt rushed before. We wanted to do an IconPack too, but there's just not enough time, we'd be rushing things again to attempt it.

Just finished one... and its up.

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WB count 46.
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the iconists are at Pixelpalooza. probably a little unfortunate that both contests are in the same time of the year.
you can also see that there are far more entries in the "anything goes" category than in the Candybar category. Candybar is somehow an equivalent to IconPackager but has a lot less icons to skin. and still there aren´t to many people doing them.
http://www.iconfactory.com/pixelpal1.asp

Just as Koasati said, really pleased contest extended for another month as I was originally only going to submit 2 entries, I will have 4 by end of the month.

Quite surprised at Winamp side though, so many outstanding winamp skinners out there and there ain't many entered...

Im still working on my skin...should be done in time for the contest...

Personally I'm hoping to contribute at least one more WB skin which will have more appeal than my current entry...but I'm also surprised at how few people are seeming to be involved. I've been most surprised to see new WB skins appearing here at WC at this time from different authors rather than them giving it a go in the Olympics.

Is it the pre-moderation that's putting people off, or is it that some of the first submissions so early looked so slick and polished that it's put people off?

Since I never expected to win anything, I have no fear in putting forward a submission and risking rejection...but maybe that's enough to put some people off even trying?

Almost done with my Winamp 5 modern skin entry. First one I've done so it's kind of slow going, learning as I go.

My entries are taking a little longer because I got sick and got behind in my work.

But I still think I will finish in time.

Not sure about the WinAmp skinners though, I think that will shoot up at the last minute. I almost can't imagine some WinAmp authors passing this one up.

Windowblinds will probably get the most because it is the easiest to skin (as far as I am concerned). Icon packs take time and WinAmp can be a little confusing for newbies...


long story short is I am entering... planning 4 Windowblinds, one WinAmp and 2 icon packs... probably actually finish 2 Windowblinds

Intimidation is my excuse...

There's literally hundreds of fantastic and creative skinners out there, but there's *also* Some of the "big daddies" I call 'em who are so beyond the average skinner that no one can really compete: so why try? [That's just *my* defeatest attitude hehe... ]

Why, for example, if I were a WB skinner, would I even TRY to go up against the likes of TSF, BoXXi, and other "big daddies"? What would *my* chances be? lol... If the skin was good enuff [doubtful] I suspect people would still favor the bigger names.

I realize there's a lot of loopholes in what I'm saying in that I'm mainly speaking for myself..NOT anyone else.

In short, I suppose me [or another skinner] entering the Olympics and going up against the best of the best would be like me trying to create a better game on my own than EA Games creates, see what I mean? There'd just be no hope. Even if I made a decent proverbial "game", it would STILL be no match for the big names with big teams- so the "little people" become left out, or at least FEEL left out.

I admire those who DID submit their work: they all look amazing and far beyond my capabilities.


Keep in mind, I'm just speaking as to why I personally didn't submit anything.

bahhh

So what they are big names

piffftt

I am a up and coming skinner!!! I'll show them!


Plus, can't hurt if you try.

Maybe next GUIO will have more participation and more notice as well. A months notice and 2 months playing the games!

Can't wait until 4 years from now for the next one!!!!

I finally finished my entry and its going up soon. I have to check the files and um....stuff.

Wait I minute, I resign my post #11, because I agree with post #9, so I won't submit my skin. Its useless against the great skinners like Boxxi, and according to the Mr. Spyder, there is favoritism anyway. So, I won't be posting my skin at the Olympics. Its useless.

On second thought, or third thought, its just for the fun of it, right? Who cares whether you win or lose. So, I'll be posting my skin at the Olympics. Even though I have no chance of winning according to Spyder.

Besides I have noticed some newbies take on the GUIO. I would love to see what you guys would come up with. Mine are sort off 'out there' so I don't think they will win, but it will be seen and discussed.


Maybe I'll start a revolution??? the next generation of skinning?

Xav73
TFXRaven
DigitalCHET
Essencay
Bones2112
vlad (never seen him skin for windowblinds, all I see of him is walls
NightTrain2002


All new from what I see. Don't reconize the winamp skinners except for 2 names.

Hey Joe, you said "out there"? Wait until they get a load of my crazy skin. It's a cross between Fushia and Pink.

Well I'm kind of a newbie in skinning, so each time I sit down and do something I learn a little more, luckily I'm a fast learner. I won't be entering with a hardcore creative design (I think the next one will - found my inspiration...), but instead a nice looking skin that's very easy to use on a regular basis. Actually my WB skin is done, but I'll hold it until my IP is ready. That is truly not something that's done in a week. I tend to think a lot of people are holding theirs back too, polishing it up, editing it, redesigning - and why not? You extended the deadline 6 weeks, 6 weeks! So I really don't think you should bring this up at this time. If the entries or amount of skinners that have submittet something to the GUIO still is low say a week before deadline, then it's justified. For me it's just too early to tell. I think there's a big interest in a contest like this, the winners will get their names all over the internet - a spark for new jobs and challenges. Lift you head up high Brad, they'll come

I am being very busy with my work (2 jobs at the moment) but I am skinning till late hours everyday. brad, as i told you before, skinning today is very time consuming, I spent over 260 hours just in 2 icon packs and almost 100 hours in my wb skin. Can you imagine how difficult is to find some many spair hours in just a few amount of time?

Well, I am not finished yet....more will come

As for Winamp 5, unfortunatly I don't skin for this app.

WinAmp easy once you get the hand of it

I just didn't get the hang of it yet.

Pink h'uh???

I have one skin based off of the 4 train of the New York Subway train system with a 'experimental' sub skin XP panel.

They are all waiting till the end to submit.

somebody PLEASE tell me there will be some really cutting edge, out of the ordinary designs that will be submitted at the last minute?.... all the work so far is outstanding... but well,... normal.
I looked forward to seeing something different and unusual this year...

I got 4 skins accepted so far.
I have one skin I am correcting that was denied!
I have one skin in moderation that should get accepted unless it needs some reapiring also.
I have had 3 skins rejected. These I uploaded here at WC.

I know my skins are nothing special when you compare them to the other stuff at GUIO, or alot others here at WC, but what the hey. I am a beginner skinner and to have 4 skins up and 2 more in the whole makes me feel pretty good. Someday I will make a skin that will carry a strong 10 rating but that comes with time and experience. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all you kind people around here that have helped me out.

I just wanted to thank everyone involved in having the GUIO. What have I got to lose anywyas, a couple of months of not be able to upload them anywhere else is about all I got to lose. Thanks again for your time!

Whatever digitaltrucker is creating looks like something from another dimension. I really hope he /you intend to enter that one!