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   CHALLENGE: The Greatest Battle
Eldboll wants you to create a pixel piece based on this line:

"...And so the greatest battle ever fought had begun."
This is an open-ended challenge, so feel free to interpret this line however you want (within reason, of course!)

Canvas Size - Max 200 (width) x 150 (height).

Colours - Max 32.

Transparency - No.

Animation - Optional.
CHALLENGE RULES
Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox.
Only new pixels allowed.
Open to all members.
Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART.
CHALLENGE JUDGING
Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged.
Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries.
Winner announced the following week.

CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES
Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy.
Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet.
'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter.
No matter what happens you get challenged :)
CHALLENGE VOTING
Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge!
CHALLENGE AWARDS
The The Greatest Battle pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces:

Great Squidfish Crusade by Mrmo Tarius
The Fighting Machine by Xamllew
Firewood Invasion by a3um

Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! 

SquirtlevsGastly by Batlorder
Mewtwo vs Mew by Excalibur
GO FIGHT by Juniorps
Greatest Battle Ever by zch
Bad- no... WORST Hair Day by tanuki
Triumph is but one pixel away! by Pandora'sSecret
Ozone by Makanix
Mime vs. The box by crozier
Longest Battle Ever by Arcan

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administrator Admiral Joined: 03 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: CHALLENGE 4/4/2011: The Greatest Battle Posted: 04 April 2011 at 12:01am
	CHALLENGE: The Greatest Battle Eldboll wants you to create a pixel piece based on this line: "...And so the greatest battle ever fought had begun." This is an open-ended challenge, so feel free to interpret this line however you want (within reason, of course!) Canvas Size - Max 200 (width) x 150 (height). Colours - Max 32. Transparency - No. Animation - Optional. CHALLENGE RULES Participants have until this upcoming Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) to submit their entry (strict). Don't forget to check the 'Submit to weekly challenge' checkbox. Only new pixels allowed. Open to all members. Posting WIPs in this thread or in new threads in the WIP section is highly encouraged, but ONLY SUBMIT YOUR FINAL ART. CHALLENGE JUDGING Every Sunday at midnight (12AM Pacific) the previous week's entries are judged. Every week a new voting poll will be posted for previous week's entries. Winner announced the following week. CHALLENGE PRIZES/GOODIES Top three finishers will receive an award displayed in your PJ gallery profile for all to see and envy. Top finisher gets to call the following week's challenge...sweet. 'Participation' ribbons will be given for all who enter. No matter what happens you get challenged :) CHALLENGE VOTING Vote now for your favorite pixelart in this week's challenge! CHALLENGE AWARDS The The Greatest Battle pixel art challenge is complete and we have three new champions. This week's challenge awards go to the following pieces: Great Squidfish Crusade by Mrmo Tarius The Fighting Machine by Xamllew Firewood Invasion by a3um Thanks so much to all who took the time to vote and participate in the challenge! SquirtlevsGastly by Batlorder Mewtwo vs Mew by Excalibur GO FIGHT by Juniorps Greatest Battle Ever by zch Bad- no... WORST Hair Day by tanuki Triumph is but one pixel away! by Pandora'sSecret Ozone by Makanix Mime vs. The box by crozier Longest Battle Ever by Arcan
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Batzy Seaman Joined: 12 November 2018 Location: Finland Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 7:17am
	First!!! don't ya dare to copy my idea about pokemons having the greatest battle :DD [W.I.P] Edited by Batlorder - 04 April 2011 at 7:19am
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 9:10am
	I think I might have taken the words too literally :P 3 colors so far, maybe I'll add more! :)
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skamocore Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3866	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 9:19am
	I have no idea what I'm looking at :P but regardless, awesome.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 9:30am
	Why, it's the Space Dudes vs the Space Fishsquid battle :D One side happily feeds on the other. Guess which one! :) edit I've added a few colors and changed the palette. Here's some shading and stuff. It's very rough at the moment. edit2 worked on the shading a bit. Going to sleep now :) Edited by Mrmo Tarius - 04 April 2011 at 1:26pm
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W M Commander Joined: 08 November 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 12:53pm
	Love it.
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skamocore Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3866	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 3:52pm
	Hm, I was actually preferring it in 3 colours :o
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Demon11777 Seaman Joined: 25 January 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 6:53pm
	Reminding me of gurren lagann :D
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iMoose Seaman Joined: 13 September 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 37	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 8:55pm
	I think I prefer it with the shading. It's clearer this way. Great start :)
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tanuki Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 9:22pm
	I might be doing this backwards, but I'm picking colors I like and then trying to figure out what to do with them. These 32 colors are what I've put together so far. All colors chosen from here- color list Now all I have to do is decide what to draw with these. =P --- Too many colors are hard to deal with... I may go with these 9 instead. Edited by tanuki - 04 April 2011 at 11:12pm
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Exxo Seaman Joined: 15 November 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 11:27pm
	I usually don't post my WIPs, but I don't want it to look like I stole an idea if someone else makes this X:
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Demon11777 Seaman Joined: 25 January 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 04 April 2011 at 11:56pm
	Haha you bastard! My wip is ttgl based as well
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 12:57am
	Ehehe. I totally had the Dai-Gurren in mind when making that large cruiser near the bottom of the picture. Also, color-coded sides may or may not have been inspired by one of the 'parralel works'... you know which one :D The shading adds a bit of 3d layering to the squiddos and spaceships, I think it makes it kinda more organized and less noisy to the eye :)
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Exxo Seaman Joined: 15 November 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 1:14am
	^ Yeah it kinda resembles Dai-Gurren XD At first I thought that was a TTGL fanart, that's when I realised I should post this c:
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 2:02am
	Well, I'm actually re-watching the first Macross these days, so it might as well be a SDF-1 reference :) But really, a friend of mine made a spaceship that inspired me to make this piece in the first place :) (hope the link works, it's on FB)
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Exxo Seaman Joined: 15 November 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 2:09am
	Yeah it works, and it's quite awesome ^^
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 4:51am
	I made some additional shading, do you think this improves anything? Also, frame.
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Demon11777 Seaman Joined: 25 January 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 6:48am
	Ohh thats Parallel works # 8 :D Lord Genome's back story. Probably my favorite one next to kittan Zero!
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Gecimen Admiral Joined: 17 October 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3856	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 8:06am
	*Originally posted by Mrmo Tarius* I made some additional shading, do you think this improves anything? Also, frame. It's all awesome and ready for submission.
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Xamllew Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 2:39pm
	This challenge instantly screamed War of the Worlds to me so here is my WIP I decided to go with the Spielberg version of the tripods because I just think they're more badass.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 3:02pm
	That tripod is already looking awesome. I hope we get to see it finished soon!
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tanuki Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333	Posted: 05 April 2011 at 7:40pm
	I went through a lot of ideas- ninja vs ninja, chocolate vs vanilla, godzilla vs a care bear, a small space fighter vs a super battleship gradius style, mario vs luigi, etc. But here's a different take on the challenge. I may change the palette again to be more taupe focused, but maybe not. If I can get this done early, do any of those other ideas I listed sound good? --- Edited by tanuki - 05 April 2011 at 7:56pm
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cure Commander Joined: 23 March 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2859	Posted: 06 April 2011 at 10:24am
	that pokemon battle won't be that great. squirtle's a water-type, geodude stands no chance! I like the space squid vs. ships thing, I thought the 3 color version was best tho
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Exxo Seaman Joined: 15 November 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 06 April 2011 at 11:43am
	Small update, I'll probably lower the colour count a little later, and edit the colours some more. But first! Shading. Also, the light from above, it's just the general idea, that part is a major wip. I experimentet a lot with this update, rather than refined. Edited by Exxo - 06 April 2011 at 11:49am
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Xamllew Midshipman Joined: 22 August 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Posted: 06 April 2011 at 1:50pm
	Thank you, Mrmo. 14 colors used so far. I don't know what else to do.
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W M Commander Joined: 08 November 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Posted: 06 April 2011 at 2:10pm
	I would say that you should just focus on refining edges and pixel clusters for the rest of the time because if you add anything else you risk overworking it. I really like how it's turning out, great job.
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ranazahid Seaman Joined: 07 April 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 3:49am
	Hello member i am new here can anybody help me how can use this
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 4:21am
	THUNDER! Here's a wippy animation: I may or may not leave it like this, the 6-color palette isn't likely to change, either. @Exxo: needs a giant gunmen face in the bg :P @Xamllew: that piece turned out pretty great. I like the subtle lighting effects. @tanuki: I see what you're making there :) @ranazahid: you accidentally the Post Reply button? edit Hey, I've just realised the upper large fish-thing has a very similar mouth to Dokaknel from Patapon O_O Edited by Mrmo Tarius - 07 April 2011 at 4:36am
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Exxo Seaman Joined: 15 November 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 6:55am
	^Lol, there IS a giant gumen face in the background. Just kinda hard to tell right now. Edit: Looking sweet btw, the thunder that is. Edited by Exxo - 07 April 2011 at 6:55am
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mikewest Seaman Joined: 15 February 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 11:20am
	Um, can I say that Thunder looks glorious now? The blacking out of the squids makes them look fittingly menacing.
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 1:42pm
	Well, seeing as this is your first post here, I'd say it's most flattering :) I was thinking of enhancing the thunder animation by having it flash differently the second time (and not just recycle a few frames). If I have time, I'll try and do that :)
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Demon11777 Seaman Joined: 25 January 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 2:49pm
	Still an ultra rough outline. xD Not the set colors just place keepers
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tanuki Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333	Posted: 07 April 2011 at 5:25pm
	I'm not looking at any reference, so if the face is off that's why. I'm avoiding even starting the hair. >____> I'm debating back and forth on whether to just do hair or to do snakes and call her medusa. Edited by tanuki - 07 April 2011 at 5:27pm
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Excalibur Midshipman Joined: 15 June 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 08 April 2011 at 3:06pm
	Sorry :) I'm doing pokemon as well ;) No hard feeling right? I'll post a WIP here soon
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Arcan Seaman Joined: 23 July 2022 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Posted: 08 April 2011 at 4:25pm
	ffffffffff
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Reo Rear Admiral Joined: 07 April 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 679	Posted: 08 April 2011 at 4:29pm
	When I think epic pokemon battle I think more along the lines of ''GYRADOS VS CHARIZARD'' OMG then kakuna vs Geodude. but each to his own I guess. kakauna used ´harden Geodude used harden
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Arcan Seaman Joined: 23 July 2022 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Posted: 08 April 2011 at 4:31pm
	clearly metapod vs kakuna is much more epic
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Excalibur Midshipman Joined: 15 June 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 08 April 2011 at 10:57pm
	Here is my start.. It just doesn't feel right yet.. Any ideas?
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Delicious Rear Admiral Joined: 18 January 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 273	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 1:21am
	Excalibur: That goes over the size restrictions, sir (250x150). Also, Mewtwo seems to be looking away from Mew, rather towards. Perhaps have one or the other facing away from the viewer and towards the opponent. Looking good though. *Originally posted by Mrmo Tarius* Boss. Edited by Delicious - 09 April 2011 at 1:24am
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oka Seaman Joined: 24 September 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 8:28am
	my inspiration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gog_and_Magog hope ill make it on time.
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Batzy Seaman Joined: 12 November 2018 Location: Finland Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 2:16pm
	Got it done and submitted today: Oh and no hard feelings, was joking earlier lol
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Excalibur Midshipman Joined: 15 June 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 3:53pm
	Here is a small update. This one feels a little better. I'm still going to work on it. Maybe add a background. If anyone has any feedback for me I would be happy to here it :)
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Batzy Seaman Joined: 12 November 2018 Location: Finland Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 3:57pm
	*Originally posted by Excalibur* Here is a small update. This one feels a little better. I'm still going to work on it. Maybe add a background. If anyone has any feedback for me I would be happy to here it :) it's still oversized... Delicious fooled you with the size :P Edited by Batlorder - 09 April 2011 at 3:59pm
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 10:19pm
	Here is my WIP. Started today, so I'm not sure if I'll make it in time:
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 09 April 2011 at 10:48pm
	*Originally posted by Mrmo Tarius* Animated or not. This is way HaWt!
	PJs FAQ <•> Sticky Reads
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Excalibur Midshipman Joined: 15 June 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 10 April 2011 at 12:04am
	Oh lol. I'll have to go back to trying to re size it. 50 pixels isn't too bad though. I should be able to cut it down. Plus I need a background because there is no transparency... :) Edited by Excalibur - 10 April 2011 at 12:05am
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 10 April 2011 at 1:41am
	WIP 2. c&c, anyone?(: I need a little break...
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Mrmo Tarius Commander Joined: 12 February 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 367	Posted: 10 April 2011 at 4:18am
	This will probably be the final version: @a3um: I like that a lot, maybe adding some more AA would be ok, if that's not too time-consuming.
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a3um Commander Joined: 25 June 2022 Location: Russian Federation Online Status: Offline Posts: 244	Posted: 10 April 2011 at 5:18am
	@Mrmo Tarius - thanks, yea, I always add AA in the very end(:
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tanuki Commander Joined: 01 April 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333	Posted: 10 April 2011 at 7:19pm
	I'm getting hung up on the hair, and I haven't started the hands. Not really feeling much like finishing. x_x
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