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Mascot Contest!

Postby Ashley » Fri May 04, 2007 3:00 pm

Dear CAA'ers,

As of this August, our website will be 6 years old. We've got tons of great members, a fantastic staff, reviews, games, threads on everything imaginable...what more could a girl want, right?

Sadly my friends, we are missing one key ingredient: a mascot! There might even be cash prizes!

So from now until July 25, 2007 we will be taking submissions on the thread in the Contest forum. Winners will be announced in August.

Now, just a few things I have to mention and then you can be off on your happy, mascot-filled ways:

- The mascot MUST be an original design -- for copyright reasons, we cannot allow anything from another anime/manga/game series
- The mascot MUST be a full-color, inked design submitted in .jpg or .gif format
- I would prefer animals (they're cuter) but humans are okay, too
- Working in teams are totally ok
- Feel free to PM me with any other questions

Good luck!
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Fri May 04, 2007 4:15 pm

This one looks HUGELY inntresting, I may come up with something soon :D
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Postby Tenshi no Ai » Fri May 04, 2007 4:19 pm

Hmmm I wonder if I should dig out that random animalish-thing I creatred many years ago, where the idea just came to me... Maybe it's a sign that he was one day to become a mascot^^ But at the same time, it should be something that expresses "CAA"... Hmm...
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Postby Omega Amen » Fri May 04, 2007 4:34 pm

I think the kawaii-ness of the mascot is truly the deciding factor for its awesome appeal to several of the judges. Whoever is the cutest mascot will win.

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Postby Mr. Rogers » Fri May 04, 2007 5:07 pm

Can I be the mascot? 8D
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Postby Omega Amen » Fri May 04, 2007 5:33 pm

sldr4Christ1985 wrote:Can I be the mascot? 8D
Are you cute?
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Postby K. Ayato » Fri May 04, 2007 5:56 pm

I'd love to insert my ideas, but I can't draw :(.
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Postby Jasdero » Fri May 04, 2007 6:35 pm

sldr4Christ1985 wrote:Can I be the mascot? 8D

....8] Hmm, I don't mind sharing my adopted for mascot purposes.
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Postby Mithrandir » Fri May 04, 2007 6:50 pm

Of course, we haven't ruled out sufficiently cool mecha, but there will certainly have to be a VERY cool one to overcome the AKF*.




(AKF: Animal Kawaii Factor).
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Postby uc pseudonym » Fri May 04, 2007 7:21 pm

On a related matter, attempting to create a mascot that is both a cute animal and a cool mech is highly inadvisable.
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Fri May 04, 2007 7:29 pm

uc pseudonym wrote:On a related matter, attempting to create a mascot that is both a cute animal and a cool mech is highly inadvisable.

Oh, I don't know. The Thunder Megazord from the original Power Rangers always seemed pretty cuddly to me. :lol:
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Postby USSRGirl » Fri May 04, 2007 7:49 pm

Hey hey hey, Sldr. I wanna be the mascot! >.< I will fight you to the death for the position! Twice if need be.
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Postby Ashley » Fri May 04, 2007 8:04 pm

Oh, I forgot to mention working in teams is completely acceptable. *runs off to edit 1st post*
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Postby Jack Bond » Fri May 04, 2007 8:48 pm

I've drawn one. It's cute, but I doubt it'll win. Basically, I only really did this for art purposes.

I can't upload it until prolly... June 10 or there abouts... So, in the mean time, may I tell what it's gonna be, or should I keep it secret?

Oh and the front and back view were kinda poorly done... =\
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Postby Ashley » Fri May 04, 2007 9:05 pm

It's up to you whether you want to reveal it or not.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Fri May 04, 2007 10:27 pm

TEE HEE this is gonna be interesting!! I know LOTS of members who can pull of cute well!
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Sat May 05, 2007 12:40 am

ChristianKitsune wrote:I know LOTS of members who can pull of cute well!

And you're towards the top of the list! I mean, who else has brought us the Cowterpillar, the Puppybee, and the kitsune with wings?

I rest my case your honor!
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Postby Jack Bond » Sat May 05, 2007 10:08 am

It's an anthro dove... I think XD
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sat May 05, 2007 12:26 pm

Jack Bond wrote:It's an anthro dove... I think XD
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O_O WOAH!!!!

the character I posted...has a sidekick who is an Antrho Dove.. XD (I am not entering her though) Her name is Super Dove...XD I can't wait to see your desiiign!
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Postby Photosoph » Sat May 05, 2007 4:32 pm

Just a question: is there anything in particular you're looking for? For example, do you want a certain look or feel for the character -something that represents kawaii-ness, has a softer expression/feel, spunky look, or something?
Anything you can think of would be great. ^_^ I like designing characters from scratch, but wonder if there's anything in particular as to the 'look/personality/character' of the character (the character of the character... lol! :lol: ) that you're looking for. :)
Eg -what aspect of CAA would you like it to represent?
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Postby Ashley » Sat May 05, 2007 7:57 pm

I'm really hoping for something kinda cute, but not too complicated -- remember, this will probably go on t-shirts, mousepads, etc., and the best will be clean, simple, and will use a limited palate. Something not TOO sugary, because we do want to attract guys as well as gals. Think something fun, maybe asian, distinctive and inviting. We want people to see this and go "oh, that sounds pretty fun!" Chibi is good, too!

Here are some good examples:
http://oni-con.com
http://www.manifest.org.au/2002/images/mascot_sitting.jpg (preferably a bit bigger)
http://www.free-computer-wallpapers.com/pictures/albums/Anime-wallpaper/Card_Captor_Sakura3.jpg (the bear, not Sakura)
http://www.anime-wiki.org/images/5/52/Daifuku_by_kaishin.JPG
Oh, and anything from the Sanrio company!

Hope this helps.
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Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sat May 05, 2007 11:28 pm

Personally, I think Photosoph's monkey should be the Mascot.
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Postby Photosoph » Sun May 06, 2007 3:03 pm

Aw, thanks MSP. =^_^=

Thanks for the tips; it really helps to know what's being looked for. :)
Yes, the Sanrio company! :jump:

I wouldn't mind donating the Monket, though I'll see if I can come up with some designs. ^^
This should be fun. :) I like designing random cute things -and this gives me an opportunity to do so! XD

EDIT: I hope you don't mind an extra question, but should the CAA logo be incorporated in the pictures we submit, or should we/will we/could we add it in later, if our mascot is selected to go on shirts etc?
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sun May 06, 2007 4:31 pm

I wouldn't mind donating the Monket, though I'll see if I can come up with some designs. ^^
This should be fun. :) I like designing random cute things -and this gives me an opportunity to do so! XD


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Postby samuraidragon » Sun May 06, 2007 5:43 pm

How about a moogle?
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Postby Ashley » Sun May 06, 2007 6:07 pm

I hope you don't mind an extra question, but should the CAA logo be incorporated in the pictures we submit, or should we/will we/could we add it in later, if our mascot is selected to go on shirts etc?

Actually, I will probably design a logo for us based on the winning entry (I was a graphic design artist at one point in time), so no worries, I'll handle that one.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Sun May 06, 2007 6:39 pm

samuraidragon wrote:How about a moogle?

Moogles are copyrighted to FinalFantasy/ SquareEnix...^^;
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Postby Jingo Jaden » Mon May 07, 2007 4:32 pm

Hmmmm, soon my anime break will be off, and then it will probably be a march to the thinking box. I have a pretty decent idea, question is if I can get it to work properly :)
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Postby Photosoph » Mon May 07, 2007 6:44 pm

Hope it goes well for you, Jaden. \^_^ And thank you, CK. ^-^
Yup; it's so fun to draw cute/cool characters! ^^

EDIT (since I forgot to mention this first :P ): thanks for clearing that up, Ash. ^^ Good to know. Go design skills! :jump:
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Postby Alexander » Mon May 07, 2007 9:38 pm

I can't draw, but I'd love to give suggestions.

How does everyone feel about an anthropomorphic mascot? I really enjoy them so I suppose that's why I'm giving the suggestion. XD But I really do think they work well as mascots. But I do feel we need a character who has a more common look to themselves instead of just being kawaii adorable.

Also, should it be a boy or a girl? Or should we have both genders? Or something completely genderless? *sighs* I really wish I could draw at this time.
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