Themes of the Month

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 09:47 AM

WHAT IS THEMES OF THE MONTH?
Themes of the Month is a bimonthly competition where boxartists can post boxes according to the theme at that time. For example, if the theme is "Sidekicks", then one would post a "Tails the Fox" box art. At the end of the two weeks of each theme, a first and second place winner will be decided, and awards will be given.

RULES
1. In order for a box to be eligible, it must be arguably in line with the theme at the time it was posted. That means, you can't post a Mario box if the theme of the two weeks is "Halo".
2. You must post the box you want to enter during the time the theme contest begins and closes. For example, if the theme is "Halo" for the week of January 1st - January 15th, then you cannot post a box on January 16th and enter it into the competition.
3. Every box must have the tag "totm#". The # will be the number contest it is. For example, since this is the first competition we've had, the tag for the first half of the month and second half will be "totm01" and "totm02" respectively.

PRIZES (Pending)
You will sport a sig add-on that will link to your box!
You will earn a rep point!
Your box may be posted on GoNintendo!
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CURRENT THEME:
JULY 1-15
CROSSOVERS – Mario & Sonic, Link & Soul Calibur, Sora and Metroid, Smash Bros. vs. Capcom, etc. The possibilities are endless. Box has to feature some sort of crossover between two different series. First and Second Place Winners to be announced August 1-5.
For Example:

JULY 16 - 31
VGBOXART – I realize I'm opening Pandora's box here: anything related to VGBoxart. Basically, Dear Reed boxes, King of Boxartists '12, etc. Try not to be offensive. First and Second Place Winners to be announced August 1-5.
For Example:

Next Themes:
AUGUST 1-15
METROID – Nintendo isn't releasing any new games for Metroid, which should be celebrating its 25th anniversary but was snubbed out by Zelda. That sucks. So in the spirit of loving Metroid, I've decided to make this Metroid themed. First and Second Place Winners to be announced August 15-20.
For Example:

Previous Themes:
JUNE 1-15
SIMPLE AND CLEAN – Create a boxart that has is minimalistic and overall has an almost “Apple”-like sheen to it: glossy and sophisticated. First and Second Place winners to be announced June 16-21.

JUNE 16-30
E3 BONANZA – Pretty much create any boxart of any game featured at E3 2011. I don’t see how you can mess this up honestly.

First and Second Place winners to be announced July 1-4.

This will serve as the central thread! Happy boxarting!

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 09:48 AM

FAQ you

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

Also, is their a sig I can use to advertise this?

That's a stupid question. You think I have time to make a...

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

Made a quick sig version if anyone would like to use it.

Oh. Never mind.
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Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

I know this is a stupid question, but do we have to do only Nintendo boxes because it's GoNintendo?

No, but only the Nintendo boxes will be posted. We don't even know if we'll be able to snag GoNintendo for this yet. And yes, that was a stupid question.
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Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

How did you pull off GoNintendo in this anywho?

You know what UF? Curiosity killed the cat. I honestly don't know about GoNintendo yet, as RMC (the guy who basically runs the site) told me it sounded like a fun idea, and that we should discuss more about it after E3 is all said and done. So it's not locked in as of now.
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Originally Posted by slimd1995

Can we use WIP's?

UNKNOWN FLAMES, ENOUGH WITH THE....oh. Um, yeah definitely. Honestly, the only rules you need to worry about are the ones stated above. You can make WIP threads if you want as well.
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Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

Should I join?

Do you love your mother? Do you want to see her alive tomorrow? If you answered yes or no to both or either of these questions, then you should join.
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Originally Posted by Some Doofus

What does FAQ you mean?

"FAQ you" phonetically sounds similar to gently caress you

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 09:49 AM

One more for good measure.

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

Amazing idea, I can't wait. Hopefully this lasts longer then that Expressions thing Drakxxx did.

How did you pull off GoNintendo in this anywho?

I don't know about GoNintendo yet, as RMC (the guy who basically runs the site) told me it sounded like a fun idea, and that we should discuss more about it after E3 is all said and done. So it's not locked in as of now.

**sd1833** · 05-30-2011, 10:39 AM

I'm looking forward to seeing the submissions. Good idea, Mariolee.

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

Ah, hopefully that works.

Also, is there a sig I can use to advertise this? If not, I can make my own; I'm fine with that.

Not any official stuff, no. Feel free to make your own!

Also, thanks sd!

**Venom1** · 05-30-2011, 10:44 AM

Yupyupyup. Good stuff, this may actually get me back into boxarting.

**Ronthis the Werewolf** · 05-30-2011, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

I know this is a stupid question, but do we have to do only Nintendo boxes because it's GoNintendo?

Stupid it may be, but I want to know this as well.

I might join too...

**twoxT** · 05-30-2011, 11:19 AM

I'll join.

HEY GUYS, PUT THIS IN YOUR SIGS.

**slimd1995** · 05-30-2011, 11:33 AM

I'll be submitting a box for the Simple and Clean theme. I have a pretty cool idea that I hope will work out well.

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

I know this is a stupid question, but do we have to do only Nintendo boxes because it's GoNintendo?

Dang, didn't think that one through. I'll talk to him about it.

**slimd1995** · 05-30-2011, 12:03 PM

Can we use WIP's?

**Ronthis the Werewolf** · 05-30-2011, 01:30 PM

Meh, I don't know. Should I join? I'm in the Custom art comp right now so...

**Venom1** · 05-30-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

Meh, I don't know. Should I join? I'm in the Custom art comp right now so...

NO! We don't want you!

**Ronthis the Werewolf** · 05-30-2011, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Unknown Flames

I think you can decide that for yourself.

I've never been good at deciding things.

Originally Posted by Venom1

NO! We don't want you!

I don't know if you're trying to be funny or not, and if you are... It's not working.

**Flexx** · 05-30-2011, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

I don't know if you're trying to be funny or not, and if you are... It's not working.

I'll be the judge of that.

**slimd1995** · 05-30-2011, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

I don't know if you're trying to be funny or not, and if you are... It's not working.

I chuckled at it.

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by slimd1995

Can we use WIP's?

Definitely, as long as it's part of the theme.

**Venom1** · 05-30-2011, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

I don't know if you're trying to be funny or not, and if you are... It's not working.

No seriously... we don't want you...

**Mariolee** · 05-30-2011, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Ronthis the Werewolf

Meh, I don't know. Should I join? I'm in the Custom art comp right now so...

You can do both.

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