My box for the essence collection. I tried my hardest not ot make sillouhettes, so I did the next best thing: paper cut outs! And what sereis would suit paper cut outs! Believe it or not, I did Pokemon first, then I had an epiphany: PAPER FREAKING MARIO.
I tried to make the paper cut outs realistic to give it more of realistic feel then other boxes. In fact, I think I'm going to print this out myself when I fidn that darn Paper Mario box. :P
I'd like to thank all of the people on the forums who said that this was one of the best essence boxes! Thank you guys so much!
Thanks guys so much! I'm trying to upload the printable version, but the box itself is 10.2 MB and the limit is 8 mb. How do I make it smaller without making it horrible looking?
Excellent job. THIS is what I was expecting from this new Essence thing, not a bunch of silhouettes on a blank background and people calling it artistic because it's simple (no offense to anyone here). IMO, this is the first Essence box that REALLY "captures the essence" of the game, at least that I've seen so far. I'm very impressed, he's a favourite for your efforts.
#10 Thank you. I also realized that this collection is suppose to show the "essence" of a game. So showing sillouhettes doesn't exactly tell me what the heck the game's about. But I tried to show through my box what was in the game. There was the paper aspect obviously, the partners, and attacks like the hammer and humor which is shown on the back.
11-13 Thanks guy!
BTW, I added a printable version. It's smaller than the original printable size, but just big enough to be high resolution and printable!
uh, wow, man! excellence! extravagance! enthrallasion! must've taken a long time. i think this deserves a place in MasterWorks, if you ask me.
5/5 and faved!
This would be the first Essence design I've seen since I've been on a bit of a hiatus recently, kinda not feeling my mojo as of late, lol. I like the template for the most part, and the design of this box is excellent. Very nice design you have here, very unique.
Unfortunately, I just found out that the Essence boxes are usually not nearly as well thought out as yours. ~_~
How do you do essence boxes please please tell me cause I have an idea for Super Paper Mairo and I need to know please tell me and post it on my profile so I can read it instead of returning to this Masterwork and not know whether someone has said it or not
To be honest, i hate this box, paper mario doesn't look like that, and than its hard to see (especailly the screenshots), and i like the background, but you need to make a shadow on the pin, the thing on the paper on the front might need something like tape to make it look more real, and the renders bigger
My box for the essence collection. I tried my hardest not ot make sillouhettes, so I did the next best thing: paper cut outs! And what sereis would suit paper cut outs! Believe it or not, I did Pokemon first, then I had an epiphany: PAPER FREAKING MARIO.
I tried to make the paper cut outs realistic to give it more of realistic feel then other boxes. In fact, I think I'm going to print this out myself when I fidn that darn Paper Mario box. :P
I'd like to thank all of the people on the forums who said that this was one of the best essence boxes! Thank you guys so much!
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First to fav. I'm the big winner.
Outstanding Box! This is my favorite essence box.
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Yes! You finally submitted it, so now I can fav it. :D
I think this is up there with Querty's SotC box as the best Essence yet.
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Hof, that's all I have to say.
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WHY OH WHY OH WHY IS THIS ESSENCE IT WOULD OF BEEN A GREAT BOX WITHOUT THAT STUPID TEMPLATE!
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That's so awesome.
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Absolutely terrific across the board. This is easily one of my favorite Essence designs yet!
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Slick
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Thanks guys so much! I'm trying to upload the printable version, but the box itself is 10.2 MB and the limit is 8 mb. How do I make it smaller without making it horrible looking?
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Excellent job. THIS is what I was expecting from this new Essence thing, not a bunch of silhouettes on a blank background and people calling it artistic because it's simple (no offense to anyone here). IMO, this is the first Essence box that REALLY "captures the essence" of the game, at least that I've seen so far. I'm very impressed, he's a favourite for your efforts.
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Very creative but you should have made the front logo thing a little smaller.
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Best essence box yet!
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Creative. I like it.
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#10 Thank you. I also realized that this collection is suppose to show the "essence" of a game. So showing sillouhettes doesn't exactly tell me what the heck the game's about. But I tried to show through my box what was in the game. There was the paper aspect obviously, the partners, and attacks like the hammer and humor which is shown on the back.
11-13 Thanks guy!
BTW, I added a printable version. It's smaller than the original printable size, but just big enough to be high resolution and printable!
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EPIC BOX IS EPIC
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#15, Thank ya' kindly!
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I HATE ESSECENCE!
But I actually REALLY love this box. Def my fave from you.
+fav, +author fav
I really hope this get HoF!
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Some people might say "It's not simple enough" but I don't really care. Best Paper Mario box.
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Giggidy.
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#18 Funny thing is, no one has said that. :P
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It's not simple enough...
...but that's why I love it.
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#21 You sly dog you. :P
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Definitely one of the best Essence Boxes so far. And as amazing as it is, it would probably look EVEN better with a template around it :)
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#24 I might edit a version of it with the gamecube version. :P
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Yours beat mine in. You deserve it. This box is amazing!
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Holy shit, you've certainly earn't your place in the HoF!!!!
Excellent, excellent work Mariolee, really, i am veyr impressed wit this. Hands down, your best yet! You cop an author fav for this effort!!!
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uh, wow, man! excellence! extravagance! enthrallasion! must've taken a long time. i think this deserves a place in MasterWorks, if you ask me.
5/5 and faved!
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Congrats, dude. Well deserved.
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I love it, you've earnt an author fave!
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I love it man. I'll be watching more of you now. ;)
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Thank you all so much for making this happen, but there IS a downside to this: How do I top it? :P
#30 Thanks ElCrazy, you're one of my favorite artists here, so it's an honor.
I can't believe how many author faves I got because of this box. I'm becoming quite popular. :P
#27 Masterworks? Hmm...we'll see. :)
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Amazing, dude! You've gotten so much better so fast! I'm author faving you! :)
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#31, it does deserve MasterWorks. Congrats on the hall.
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#32 Thanks dude, you're the one who inspired me to use different brushes and styles, so I should thank you!...how about a box fave? :)
#33 Aw, shucks. :P
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This would be the first Essence design I've seen since I've been on a bit of a hiatus recently, kinda not feeling my mojo as of late, lol. I like the template for the most part, and the design of this box is excellent. Very nice design you have here, very unique.
Unfortunately, I just found out that the Essence boxes are usually not nearly as well thought out as yours. ~_~
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#35 Wow, a statement that's both a compliment to me and an insult to others! :P
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That is a damn fine box art. Extremely well done, I'm very impressed (Favorited.)
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Really amazing.
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Masterworks ahoy! Big congrats again on the design mariolee. It is dynamite!
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Wow, Congrats! Deserves it.
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no comments....
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Nice! Your first MasterWork! :)
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Nice but I don't think it should be Masterworks.
Oh well...
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MASTERWORKS!?! MASTERWORKS!?!?! FFFFFFFFFFFFF
Thank you guys so much for all the faves and comments! I couldn't have done this without you!! VGBOXART'S THE BEST
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Masterworks! :D
A big congrats to you, my friend. This really deserved it.
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Not sure if I'd say MasterWorks-worthy, but definately HOF.
Congrats anyway, and a great box, nonetheless.
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#46, Agreed. I like it, but I don't find it Masterworks worthy. Congrats either way.
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This is beautiful.
The real box looks like crap next to this.
Well done!
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this box doesn't realy look that good
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#49, Why not?
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cool, you've done nice with the cutouts.
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AWESOME box. +1 box fav. and author fav. =)
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Keep it up you are a true artist
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How do you do essence boxes please please tell me cause I have an idea for Super Paper Mairo and I need to know please tell me and post it on my profile so I can read it instead of returning to this Masterwork and not know whether someone has said it or not
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! Best box i'vee seen so real! +fav and author fav!
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...Wait, I just noticed something. Why is there a picture of a Pixl (Thoreau) on the front (above Goombella)?
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#58, I think the image used behind the logo is a screenshot from Super Paper Mario. Ha, didn't notice until just now.
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#58 and #59
It took nine months before someone found my dirty little secret. :P It is indeed a screenshot from Super Paper Mario.
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#60, And it was me that found it! I feel proud. :P
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#61, As you should be. :P
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To be honest, i hate this box, paper mario doesn't look like that, and than its hard to see (especailly the screenshots), and i like the background, but you need to make a shadow on the pin, the thing on the paper on the front might need something like tape to make it look more real, and the renders bigger
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I'm severely jealous, but i'm still faving it!
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FAV #100!!!!!!!!!! hope that made you happy :P
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how do u get that marker effect in photoshop! i cant find out how to do that anywere!!!
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Nice. Im #117 to fave.
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