Sea Points |
Every piece of art counts for Sea points!
Here's a breakdown of the points.
All Dragons must be at least a 200 pixel circle . Otherwise, they count as Simplified
Here's a breakdown of the points.
All Dragons must be at least a 200 pixel circle . Otherwise, they count as Simplified
Illustrations:
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Base Points:
Busts (B)
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Halfbody (HB)
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Fullbody (FB)
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Bust |
2 |
Halfbody |
3 |
Fullbody |
4 |
This is the base when counting SP. They must not be simplified or overly sketchy to gain full points. |
Coloured/Grayscale |
2 |
Coloured/Grayscale |
3 |
Coloured/Grayscale |
4 |
We accept both colour and grayscale! In grayscale, we must be able to identify the dragon's markings. |
Shading |
1 |
Shading |
2 |
Shading |
3 |
There are varying styles of shading. We like to see shading that helps make the creatures come to life. |
Lineart:
This is a Sketched lineart.
Note the reference circles are still present. |
This is a cleaned Sketch lineart.
This is considered passable. It's acceptable in most cases as it may be an artistic style and choice, but should not contain any of the reference sketch lines. |
These are clean Lines.
The lineart is cleaned up and crisp. |
Coloured and Shading:
This is a Flat Coloured Fullbody with Clean Lines.
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This is the same Fullbody image with both Cell Shading and Highlighting
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Shading Visual Guide:
This is the start of our Image.
Soobin and his cute Umbrapod buddy will join us for this guide. |
Here we have our Image coloured.
Look at how awesome they are! |
This borderline counts for shading the Aqrion.
We would like to see more than just a quick airbrush slapped on the dragon. |
This is much better.
Ideally this is what we want to see for shading. There are multiple layers that help define the muscles and curves of the dragon. Adding a layer of highlights is also ideal and helps flesh out the character more. |
This is excellent shading.
Here you can instantly see that the image is fully shaded and higlighted. On the neck you can see that we added highlighting to him, this makes his muscles look flexed and adds a more 3D look to him. |
Backgrounds
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Backgrounds (HB) |
Backgrounds
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Simple |
1 |
Simple |
2 |
Simple |
4 |
At least 1 element must be present. |
Standard |
2 |
Standard |
3 |
Standard |
6 |
At least 4 elements must be present. |
Complex |
3 |
Complex |
4 |
Complex |
8 |
At least 6 elements must be present. |
Biome |
1 |
Biome |
2 |
Biome |
4 |
At least 2 elements must be present. May count for above elements. |
An element of a background: is objects or planes that are found within the image.
Such as:
- Light effects like sun/moon light and shafts, bubbles, and water surface and water effects like currents.
- Pebbles, Rocks, Shells, Plants, Coral, Ruins, Ships, Logs, and other Debris
- The Ground, Reef, Sea Mounts, Volcanic Debris, Skyline, Mountains, Hills, other Geographic Features.
- Crustaceans, Shellfish, Fish, Whales, Birds, and other Creatures.
Such as:
- Light effects like sun/moon light and shafts, bubbles, and water surface and water effects like currents.
- Pebbles, Rocks, Shells, Plants, Coral, Ruins, Ships, Logs, and other Debris
- The Ground, Reef, Sea Mounts, Volcanic Debris, Skyline, Mountains, Hills, other Geographic Features.
- Crustaceans, Shellfish, Fish, Whales, Birds, and other Creatures.
Visual Background and Biome Element Guide can be seen here!
Illustration Bonuses:
Busts |
Halfbody |
Fullbody |
Exploring |
/ |
Exploring |
/ |
Exploring |
2 |
Hunting, Fishing, Diving, Gathering, Scavenging, Mining, Treasure Hunting, Gardening. |
Quests |
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Quests |
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Quests |
8 |
Art not required. Entering grants this SP without art needed. (Needs to be reworked.) |
Arena |
/ |
Arena |
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Arena |
8 |
Art not required. Entering grants this SP without art needed. (Not yet released.) |
Trials, Training & Careers |
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Trials,Training & Careers |
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Trials,Training & Careers |
6 |
Will require Standard Background. |
Events & MC |
/ |
Events & MC |
/ |
Events & MC |
6 |
Will require Standard Background. |
Extra Dragon |
2 |
Extra Dragon |
3 |
Extra Dragon |
4 |
An extra dragon in image that is owned by someone else, or is a group starter. Does not Stack. |
Other ARPG |
2 |
Other ARPG |
3 |
Other ARPG |
4 |
Stacks with each unique species. (2 stryx=4. Stryx+Kukuri=8) |
Tribe Dragon |
2 |
Tribe Dragon |
3 |
Tribe Dragon |
4 |
Unavailable atm. Will stack with Extra dragon. Does not stack with multiple Tribe dragons. |
Companion |
1 |
Companion |
1 |
Companion |
2 |
Must be drawn (stacks with companion specific bonus) |
Personal |
1 |
Personal |
1 |
Personal |
2 |
Only counts for dragons you own and draw art for. |
Literature & Bonuses:
50 Words |
1 |
1 SP per 50 words. |
Exploring |
2 |
Hunting, Gathering, Scavenging. |
Quests |
8 |
Art not required. Entering grants this SP without art needed. (Needs to be reworked.) |
Arena |
8 |
Art not required. Entering grants this SP without art needed. (Needs to be reworked.) |
Trials, Training & Careers |
6 |
Location should be described. |
Events & MC |
6 |
Location should be described. |
Extra Dragon |
4 |
An extra dragon in image that is owned by someone else, or is a group starter. Does not Stack. |
Other ARPG |
4 |
Stacks with each unique species. (2 stryx=4. Stryx+Kukuri=8) |
Tribe Dragon |
4 |
Unavailable atm. Will stack with Extra dragon. Does not stack with multiple Tribe dragons. |
Companion |
2 |
Must be included in the story (stacks with companion specific bonus) |
Personal |
2 |
Only counts for dragons you own and write for. |
Sculpted: Digital & Traditional
Bust |
Halfbody |
Fullbody |
Base |
15 |
Base |
20 |
Base |
30 |
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Painted |
10 |
Painted |
15 |
Painted |
20 |
Full paint, may be grayscale. |
Shaded |
5 |
Shaded |
8 |
Shaded |
10 |
Notable shading is present on the painting |
Background |
15 |
Background |
25 |
Background |
30 |
Base or Platform that the Sculpture sits on. |
Extra Dragon |
5 |
Extra Dragon |
8 |
Extra Dragon |
10 |
An extra dragon in image that is owned by someone else, or is a group starter. Does not Stack. |
Other ARPG |
5 |
Other ARPG |
8 |
Other ARPG |
10 |
Stacks with each unique species. (2 stryx=4. Stryx+Kukuri=8) |
Tribe Dragon |
5 |
Tribe Dragon |
8 |
Tribe Dragon |
10 |
Unavailable atm. Will stack with Extra dragon. Does not stack with multiple Tribe dragons. |
Companion |
2 |
Companion |
4 |
Companion |
6 |
Must be included on the sculpture (stacks with companion specific bonus) |
Personal |
1 |
Personal |
1 |
Personal |
2 |
Only counts for dragons you own. |
Animation:
Animations will count each unique frame your dragon is in as if they are an illustrated piece.
You MUST list how many unique frames your dragon has in your animation.
- The Base SP is counted using the base illustration points for characters. This stacks for each unique pose that the dragon is in.
- Body Frames that have been reused/moved will not get counted more than once, as these are no longer unique.
- Background and biome bonuses will only count for the frames that contain the dragon's unique pose.
- All other extra bonuses will also count for each unique frame. Such as the Companion, Exploring, Trials, Extra Dragon, etc.
- All passive bonuses via SP perk or companion will count per each unique frame.
The Animation Modifier will modify the final total by adding 10% of the accumulated SP together.
You MUST list how many unique frames your dragon has in your animation.
- The Base SP is counted using the base illustration points for characters. This stacks for each unique pose that the dragon is in.
- Body Frames that have been reused/moved will not get counted more than once, as these are no longer unique.
- Background and biome bonuses will only count for the frames that contain the dragon's unique pose.
- All other extra bonuses will also count for each unique frame. Such as the Companion, Exploring, Trials, Extra Dragon, etc.
- All passive bonuses via SP perk or companion will count per each unique frame.
The Animation Modifier will modify the final total by adding 10% of the accumulated SP together.
Examples:
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
Companion: +2
= 16 SP per frame.
x8 frames
= 128 SP
+ Animation multiplier (128x0.1) = 12
Grand Total = 140 SP
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
Companion: +2
Extra Dragon: +4
= 20 SP per frame.
x8 frames
= 160 SP
+ Animation multiplier (160x0.1) = 16
Grand Total = 176 SP
It has as 3 frames with Halfbody and a Standard Background.
It also has 1 frame with a Bust and a Standard Background.
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
= 16 SP per frame.
x5 frames = 80 SP
Halfbody: +3
Coloured: +3
Standard Background: +3
= 9 SP per frame.
x3 frames = 27 SP
Bust: +2
Coloured: +2
Standard Background: +2
= 6 SP
Base SP for all Frames = 80 + 27 + 6 = 113 SP
+ Animation multiplier (113x0.1) = 11
Grand Total = 124 SP
- This example has 8 unique frames, all fullbody, with a standard background and a companion.
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
Companion: +2
= 16 SP per frame.
x8 frames
= 128 SP
+ Animation multiplier (128x0.1) = 12
Grand Total = 140 SP
- This example also has 8 unique frames, all fullbody, with a standard background, a companion, and an extra dragon.
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
Companion: +2
Extra Dragon: +4
= 20 SP per frame.
x8 frames
= 160 SP
+ Animation multiplier (160x0.1) = 16
Grand Total = 176 SP
- This example is more complex.
It has as 3 frames with Halfbody and a Standard Background.
It also has 1 frame with a Bust and a Standard Background.
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard Background: +6
= 16 SP per frame.
x5 frames = 80 SP
Halfbody: +3
Coloured: +3
Standard Background: +3
= 9 SP per frame.
x3 frames = 27 SP
Bust: +2
Coloured: +2
Standard Background: +2
= 6 SP
Base SP for all Frames = 80 + 27 + 6 = 113 SP
+ Animation multiplier (113x0.1) = 11
Grand Total = 124 SP
Recoloured:
The original may count for full points, but any pieces after using the same lineart will count as recoloured.
Recoloured may not claim the lineart or shading bonuses, only the coloured bonus below.
If backgrounds are included in image, they may only count the first time it was used.
If backgrounds are unique per recoloured image, then they may apply for the background bonuses.
Below does not include backgrounds.
Recoloured may not claim the lineart or shading bonuses, only the coloured bonus below.
If backgrounds are included in image, they may only count the first time it was used.
If backgrounds are unique per recoloured image, then they may apply for the background bonuses.
Below does not include backgrounds.
Bust |
Halfbody |
Fullbody |
Illustrations |
2 |
Illustrations |
3 |
Illustrations |
4 |
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Simple animated icons |
1 |
Simple animated icons |
1 |
Simple animated icons |
2 |
Per Frame |
Complex animated icons |
2 |
Complex animated icons |
3 |
Complex animated icons |
4 |
Per Frame |
Simplified Art:
If art isn't up to your normal standard, they may be subjected to the Simplified modifier.
Commonly, we will reduce the points in the area that is lacking. Such as shading.
If the art falls below 300x300 pixels, or it looks rushed or rather messy, then we will apply the simplified modifier. This will take the total SP that was being claimed, and divide it in half.
Example:
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard BG: +6
Total = 14 SP
Simplified: /2
New Total = 7 SP
Commonly, we will reduce the points in the area that is lacking. Such as shading.
If the art falls below 300x300 pixels, or it looks rushed or rather messy, then we will apply the simplified modifier. This will take the total SP that was being claimed, and divide it in half.
Example:
Fullbody: +4
Coloured: +4
Standard BG: +6
Total = 14 SP
Simplified: /2
New Total = 7 SP
Other Notes:
Anthro and Other Forms:
We do allow dragons to be drawn in anthro forms, or as other species. These forms will count for SP as well.
However, they will only be able to be redeemed as general art, and cannot be redeemed for items or rewards.
However, they will only be able to be redeemed as general art, and cannot be redeemed for items or rewards.
Adult Art:
We do allow dragons to be drawn in Adult content. These will count for SP as well.
However, they will only be able to be redeemed as general art, and cannot be redeemed for items or rewards.
Adult content must be posted on the Red Curtain side of PaperDemon, and can only be shared in the Red Room Channels of discord.
Artists must be 18+ in order to participate in our adult sections.
However, they will only be able to be redeemed as general art, and cannot be redeemed for items or rewards.
Adult content must be posted on the Red Curtain side of PaperDemon, and can only be shared in the Red Room Channels of discord.
Artists must be 18+ in order to participate in our adult sections.