Design a Boss: Lupus | Feedback and Suggestions

Originally Posted by Lloyd Irving

Not that many people have shown interest, but people always decide to participate all of a sudden. Last time, there wasn't even time for a feedback thread.

Mention the prizes and people are sure to show up.

100th reply in this thread!!!

So, I have this idea that's pretty awesome, but it's nearly impossible to make a backstory. It's like trying to come up with a backstory for a giant pig, either it makes you wonder how nobody knows about it, or it's really flat. Would that hurt my chances? I could mask it and change the boss a little and try to mask it with some story, but it'd be incredibly destructive to the creativeness and epicness of the boss. I still haven't written it yet, I just wanted to know what I'm better off doing before I start typing it up.

P.S. DSi as a prize = epicness

Originally Posted by The 10th Rider

So, I have this idea that's pretty awesome, but it's nearly impossible to make a backstory. It's like trying to come up with a backstory for a giant pig, either it makes you wonder how nobody knows about it, or it's really flat. Would that hurt my chances? I could mask it and change the boss a little and try to mask it with some story, but it'd be incredibly destructive to the creativeness and epicness of the boss. I still haven't written it yet, I just wanted to know what I'm better off doing before I start typing it up.

P.S. DSi as a prize = epicness

Even though a unique battle is by far the most important part of the entry, the backstory, if it's good, will get points too.

Again, I bring up my previous entry whose battle wasn't so unique, but the backstory was "one of the most intriguing" (to quote Lloyd), and that's why I think it came in fourth place.

Just to announce that Vynrah from ZU is the official artist of Design a Boss: Lupus. She is responsible for the depiction of the leading concept. Whoever wins is getting a very nice illustration of their concept.

Just wondering, were you able to get ZDungeon to join?

And yea, it was me.

^I don't know yet. None of the administrators have responded to my PMs. I'm not the type who likes to pester people. I've already sent like 6 PMs, and I feel like the most annoying person in the world. The weird thing is that the admins are always online. :/ If they don't respond, that means they're not interested, and I'll probably invite another site.

Well you got about ten days if I remember correctly.

No pressure...

Also, sad at lack of news for the DAB contest . I'm seriously excited for it, it's a fun creative outlet with a reason.

Right now, I'm working following:

-Inviting the LoZ community of Smash Boards. I had this in mind earlier, but I thought it would be an unsuitable place to ask. The LoZ section there is just as active as Zelda Dungeon. Not saying that either are that active. It'd be a nice participating site.
-Making a promotional video. I don't know if ZU has its own youtube channel.
-Planning to commence November 15. If by that date I have not been able to have three participating sites, the contest will start as normal, and if a participating site comes up, they'll just have a shorter dead-line.

Okay, but could you tell me which universe has more magic? FF or Zelda? I haven't played FF, and you disregarded the question when you quoted that same exact post of mine on the Futuristic Zelda thread .

^This is off-topic here. I brought your quote here to be on-topic as you can see. I was planning to explain the FF vs. LoZ on this topic I'm planning, but let me explain this a bit on Fulcon's thread. *goes over there*

Originally Posted by Lloyd Irving, on "Futuristic Zelda" thread

Also, my thread will stress the lack of "magic" and the abundance of divine or spiritual power. People have this false idea of a strongly magical environment when it's actually not really there. Compare the Final Fantasy settings to the ones in LoZ. Which has more abundance of magic? No contest there.

OH MY GOD did you seriously...

Nah, it's just my overactive imagination, I suppose...

Still, if what I think is true, then it looks as it I'll have to start from scratch ...

... either that or I'll adapt.

Zelda Dungeon is NOT participating.

Originally Posted by Lloyd Irving

Zelda Dungeon is NOT participating.

Did they decline, or was this a decision you made after their lack of response to you?

Any news on whoever else you have planned to join?

And could you please verify the lack of any theme for the boss designs? A massive Microsoft Word document is at stake here...

^They never responded. Also, the main administrator there is always online, and when I send him a message, he goes offline immediately. I don't tolerate that. I'm considering Smash Boards, though I'd prefer a more specific or active community. Like I said, the contest is starting this month regardless of my seeking for another site.

The rules are the same as last time. Nobody has to follow a theme or anything like that.

1. Maybe your message headings are intimidating lol.

2. Try checking the affiliates list on the main page, you never know what you'll find.

3. I had something else to ask, but I forgot it. I'll just tell u later on your visitors messages.

Originally Posted by Lloyd Irving

The rules are the same as last time. Nobody has to follow a theme or anything like that.

Doub, you lucked out big time.

You have no idea. So far, my entry's HUGE.

Quality over quantity!

Originally Posted by GK: 5895/9999

Quality over quantity!

I'm aware of that.

And long entries, even though they aren't encouraged, they aren't discouraged either. The longest entry came first and the second longest came fourth.

I guess more battle and more backstory can fit into a longer entry.

starts in 3 days