PPV 1: Alpha Dog Battle

[The_King]

Andrew's Entry

Andy's Entry

BDC's Entry

Derrick's Entry

Doink's Entry

Lewbrication's Entry

-PHENOM-'s Entry

FOR THIS BATTLE, GFXers IN THE BATTLE MUST VOTE FOR ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR COMPETITORS BUT MAY NOT VOTE FOR THEMSELVES (DON'T INCLUDE YOURSELF IN YOUR RANKINGS!). ON TOP OF THAT, WE ASK ALL VOTERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN THIS BATTLE TO PLEASE RANK THE ENTRIES FROM ONE TO SEVEN WITH ONE BEING THE BEST ENTRY (YOUR VOTE) AND SEVEN BEING YOUR LEAST FAVORITE ENTRY. THE PERSON WHO OBTAINS THE MOST #1 VOTES WILL BE THE WINNER. IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, THE AVERAGES OF THE RANKINGS WILL BE USED. THANKS!

When voting, please clearly specify who you are voting for. Support for your vote is greatly appreciated but not required.
The battle will close on Monday May 7, 2012 at 11:59 P.M. (Central Time)
Good luck!​

 

[Lewb]

It's hard to rank looking at them all the same time haha.

PHENOM - Love Love the background, and the lighting is good on it. great job.
Andrew - Guess too much text, but good work. Not much emphasis on the belt, maybe if you kept him black and white and had the belt color it might have worked a tad better.
Derrick - Best I've seen you do. Good piece, just off on the lighting of Rhodes and background is a tad confusing when its not the belt.
Andy - Simple and effective. What the miz is wearing is too similar to the background for me though.
Doink - Same concept as me with the changing image of the belt. But the belts block most of McIntyre/Kingston and I think they're not needed.
BDC - I like the idea, but above Shawn Michaels is a bit off, and all the images are different quality, and it's offputting.

I hope where criticism has been given, ya see it as constructive.

Vote - -PHENOM-

 

[The_King]

^I'm guessing those are your rankings in order? Could you clear that up haha?

1. Andrew: I know people will probably gripe about the text, but I like the unique approach. The coloring, flow, lighting, and overall design just really works. It may only be one champion, but it fits the theme.
2. -PHENOM-: Amazing background and great work incorporating the text into the piece. Very appealing overall. My only gripes are that the render stands out a bit too much, and the border is just too thick.
3. Derrick: I could've easily given you my vote, but I unfortunately can't get over the render. I agree with Lewb that this is really good. The cool wavy effect over the IC title and the text are great, but the render just sticks out like a sore thumb for me. If you played with it a bit more so that it flowed more with the rest of the piece, this would've been either first or second in my rankings.
4. Andy: It's not amazing, but it's good. It's a simple banner done right. The flow is there. The font works. The coloring is good, but it's missing a 'wow' factor unfortunately.
5. Lewbrication: Similar to Andy's, this is a simple banner done right. All the components are there, but it needs something to spice it up.
6. Doink: I wasn't really sure how to rank Andy, Lewb, and you because you all had similar concepts. Ultimately, I just couldn't get over the gradients. They're just too strong and block the outer renders. Also, the IC belt on the left looks to be chopping off Drew's head. Again, it's a simple banner done right!
7. BDC: Sorry Beedz, but not a fan of this one. Renders are too small, and the background is just too plain for my tastes.

Vote: Andrew
These rankings were tough to do, and besides Andrew at the top, a lot of my positions were based on just tiny differences and personal preference. Great work to all those involved!

 

[Chriss]

1. Andrew - the coloring works fine, the text thing looks unique to me and the overall of it is just great.
2. PHENOM - Lightning is well done, great background with Kellys' name. I'd only pick a different render which would flow more with that awesome background.
3. Derrick - I was about to give you my vote but at the last second I changed my mind. Really good piece. The text and the effect over the title are good, renders' lightning is good as well but it doesn't stick with the backgroung (as King said before).
4. Lewb - Simplicity over all.
5. Andy - Text is good so as the purple coloring but I just can't see IT in your sig. Sorry, bro.
6. Doink - Grandients don't work for me, they are too strong and a little weird. It would be better if you'd use grandients only on the renders.
7. BDC - I can see what you were looking for but it didn't turn out as you wanted.

My vote goes to Andrew.

 

[Doink]

1. -PHENOM-
2. Andy
3. Andrew
4. Derrick
5. Lewbrication
6. BDC

 

[!PHENOM!]

first of all great job by all of you....good luck all

1. Derrick:i like the blending goes well over IC title and nice use of texts ...probably not fan of render used but it well placed and feel good....great piece
2. Andrew: i only doesn't feel good about the texts which become kinda weak point in your piece ...overall it's a complete package of banner..well maintained and execution is good..render placement also neat and clean...colors used nicely ..great effort though
3. Andy: again a render might costs a piece...i liked the texts and might missed the texts"I'm awesome"...but overall nice texture and blending over mix render....
4.Lewbrication: nice use of title over in BG..but the outlines on your renders and texts might need some work....but a good piece as banner...
5. Doink: a clear similar lay out and theme said about up but i only not feel good about the texts and WWE logo placement....might need work on it...overall good piece
6. BDC: it's kinda too big canvas for me as banner....renders choose really nice but they needs to match ups the colors in your work....i like the theme ..a good effort overall......keep it up,dude


Vote: Derrick

coming to my piece ,i only have planning to replace or change the border over my banner....k2 render with title was my favorite one so i used it to fit the stips ....appreciate all comments...

 

[Defiant]

1. Phenom
2. Derrick
3. Andrew
4. Doink
5. Lewbrication
6. Andy
7. BDC

 

[The_King]

*Bump*.
We need to get some more votes in here!

 

[Andy]

1. Andrew
2. Phenom
3. Doink
4. Lewbrication
5. BDC
6. Derrick

Vote: Andrew

 

[Heisenberg]

1. -PHENOM-
2. Andrew
3. Derrick
4. Andy
5. Lewbrication
6. Doink
7. BDC

 

[Edgeomatic]

Andrew gets my vote, very professional looking.

1. Andrew
2. BDC
3. Phenom
4. Andy
5. Lewbrication
6. Derrick
7. Doink

 

[The_King]

This closes tonight, and we could still use a few more votes!

 

[The_King]

Total #1 Votes
Andrew: 4 Votes
Derrick: 1 Vote
-PHENOM-: 4 Votes

Final Rankings
1. -PHENOM- [1.44]
2. Andrew [1.78]
3. Derrick [3.44]
4. Andy [3.56]
5. Lewbrication [4.11]
6. Doink [4.67]
7. BDC [5.89]
Averages of the rankings in brackets.

Winner and First Alpha Dog: -PHENOM-
Congrats!
Due to the tiebreaker, Andrew will battle –PHENOM- for the title on LC7.

 

[Andrew]

Well done Phenom, loved your piece.

Best of luck when we face off.

 

[Lewb]

Congrats to Phenom, you v andrew in a week time will be great!

Props to everyone that entered, t'was a good quality battle.