The Layer Battle Arena. [social] [recruiting]

[wcaclimbing]

With the huge success of Mibi's LAYER BATTLE thread in the GD [clicky], I have started a new group specifically made for all artists and people that like to watch or participate in art-related competitions.

The Layer Battle Arena is one of CC's newest usergroups, and we are looking for more people to join!

This group is a group based solely in art. Art competitions, discussions, battles, and more.
If you think you have the skills to compete, please join us! We'd love to see what you can create!
If you don't want to compete, you can still join anyway! You are welcome to join just to look at all the awesome pictures and vote on your favorites.

It is a non-competitive group, so anyone can join, even if you are a member of another clan!

Here is a selection of a few great images from various competitions around CC. You can find all of this and much more in the group.

RJbeals

Mjinga

WidowMakers

wcaclimbing

pepperonibread

DiM



If you aren't sure if you want to join, please do! Everyone is welcome in this group. and it is non-competitive within CC, so anyone can join, even if they are already a member of other clans.

We already have 49 members, and it's open to anyone that wishes to join. Just post in this thread to request membership!



~wcaclimbing


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[ZeakCytho]

This place is awesome. Even if you have no graphics skills, come look at the pretty pictures.

[qeee1]

What the hell, I'm looking to improve my shooping skills, maybe you guys can give some advice.

[poptartpsycho18]

Well, what type of art is involved in layering? I have an idea based on the "layering" part but can it be explained a bit more? Does the art have to be all computer created or can I do it by hand? And the rules would be the same as in the other thread? Also is it like a turn based game where you HAVE to take your turn in order?

[daydream]

i'd love to be in the usergroup just to watch...

[jiminski]

yes lovely idea, I would be very happy to watch too.

[wcaclimbing]

Well, what type of art is involved in layering? Digital Art
I have an idea based on the "layering" part but can it be explained a bit more? Layers are just one of the tools offered by graphics programs such as Photoshop (I'm pretty sure GIMP and others have layers also). You can think of them as clear plastic sheets. Paint on one of them doesn't mess up anything on the other layers, and you can see through to stuff on other layers. Its not a big deal, you don't even have to use them if you have a better way. Its called a "layer battle" because you would usually be taking one "layer" from your opponents image and using it in your own.
Does the art have to be all computer created or can I do it by hand? computer created would be the best way to go. Unless you are an exceptionally amazing artist doing things by hand, computer would be the only way to match the quality of some of the images submitted, I think. (if you made the image in your signature by hand, and could get something of similar quality done quickly, you could probably stand a chance)
And the rules would be the same as in the other thread? There are lots of different competitions. Each with their own set of rules.
Also is it like a turn based game where you HAVE to take your turn in order? Most are turn-based, but there have been a few where you just submit a single image.

I hope that answers all your questions.

I added qeee1, daydream, and jiminski to the group.
poptart, do you want to join? at least to look around and see what its like?

[Optimus Prime]

I wouldn't mind just watching if that isn't offensive to anyone.

I'm still just learning how to make very basic shapes in Photoshop, but someday plan on being better.

[wcaclimbing]

I wouldn't mind just watching if that isn't offensive to anyone.

I'm still just learning how to make very basic shapes in Photoshop, but someday plan on being better.

I added you.
and that brings us to 46 members

[tubaman]

I wouldn't mind just watching if that isn't offensive to anyone.

I'm still just learning how to make very basic shapes in Photoshop, but someday plan on being better.

I'll join to watch. When it comes to art music is about it for me...

[Night Strike]

WOW. Those pictures are AMAZING. Are you sure they weren't taken from DemonArt??

[Optimus Prime]

I wouldn't mind just watching if that isn't offensive to anyone.

I'm still just learning how to make very basic shapes in Photoshop, but someday plan on being better.

I added you.
and that brings us to 46 members

Many thanks.

[Natewolfman]

i would also like to join to watch please

[wcaclimbing]

WOW. Those pictures are AMAZING. Are you sure they weren't taken from DemonArt??

never heard of demonArt. Did you mean deviantART?
They aren't from there. All made by members of CC in various contests around this site.

The first 3 are straight from the Arena group.
The last 3 are from Mibi's battle in GD.

The creator of each image up there is (in order):
RJbeals
mjinga
WidowMakers
wcaclimbing
pepperonibread
DiM
EDIT: gonna add those names to the first post.

In other news, tubaman, Night Strike, and Natewolfman have been added to the group, bringing us up to 49 members.

[pepperonibread]

WOW. Those pictures are AMAZING. Are you sure they weren't taken from DemonArt??

never heard of demonArt. Did you mean deviantART?
They aren't from there. All made by members of CC in various contests around this site.

The first 3 are straight from the Arena group.
The last 3 are from Mibi's battle in GD.

The creator of each image up there is (in order):
RJbeals
mjinga
mibi
wcaclimbing
pepperonibread
DiM
EDIT: gonna add those names to the first post.

In other news, tubaman, Night Strike, and Natewolfman have been added to the group, bringing us up to 49 members.

DemonArt did the Classic map, and I think the Asia map.

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Join the LBA!

[poptartpsycho18]

Sure, I'd like to join to watch w/ the option of competing later if possible.

[wcaclimbing]

you are member #50!
awesome

[Androidz]

i cant use adobe at all. But im trying to figure it out. So for now just to whatch...can i join?

[wcaclimbing]

i cant use adobe at all. But im trying to figure it out. So for now just to whatch...can i join?

added. #52

Appologies to WidowMakers.... I accidentally listed Mibi as the creator of his image on the first page. WidowMakers made the zombie image, not Mibi...

[wcaclimbing]

anyone else interested in joining?
Its still open to everyone.

[Molacole]

sure

[The Weird One]

I'll join. If for nothing else than to look at the shiny pictures. . .

also, to see if I can figure out how to use something other than ms pain.

[Sentinel XIV]

Appologies to WidowMakers.... I accidentally listed Mibi as the creator of his image on the first page. WidowMakers made the zombie image, not Mibi...

WidowMakers IS the zombie image. Pretty amazing.

[wcaclimbing]

sorry about the delay guys, I've added you two (Molacole and The Weird One) to the group.

[Ryall55]

I will join, to look for know, add work out how to create!