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The GUI Olympics: One month...

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The GUI Olympics: One month...

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I'm not speaking for Stardock. I'm speaking for myself.  I'm pretty disappointed with the GUI Olympics so far.

Not so much the entires. There are some outstanding entries so far.  But the quantity so far has been lacking. Not in terms of # of skins per skinner but the number of skinners.

Winamp: 11 skins. Most of which are classic.

IconPackager: 7 icon packages.

WindowBlinds: 45

The people participating are doing some great work. But I'm becoming a bit concerned about the number of skinners participating. Are there a lot of entries still in development? I hope so. Because I got all kinds of emails from people asking for another GUI Olympics. I didn't want to do one. It's a lot of extra work for me and Pat. But we went ahead and did it and managed to get a bunch of big name sponsors this time.

What I'd like to know is how many of you reading this have submissions that are pending still.  Because if we end up with the contest only having say 15 to 20 people total participating, then I'd say it was not worth it. Where are all the other skinners. Where are the Winamp skinners? Where are the WB skinners? Where are the Icon authors? Are they still working on stuff or is there just not that much interest in contests like these?

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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I was actually looking forward to participate in this year's GUIO. I received many emails from people asking/encouraging me to enter. Unfortunately my girlfriend got ill a little over a month ago and remains in the hospital, so between her and my job I am left with virtually no time to participate. The few skins that I've uploaded have been for the most part unfinished projects that I've completed.
I surely hope things pick up on the 2004 GUIO as I'm looking forward to enter next year. It will be a shame that Brad would put a halt on next year's event due to lack of participants this year
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well, I'm tired of holding unto this thing. I'm uploading mine now. Hope you all like it. It's a tribute to the Rock Band Aerosmith. It's based on the Album "Just Push Play" Here goes...(nothing?)
Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If any new skinners need someone to test their WB skin for 'technical' errors....SkinStudio can be overwhelming....my addy's in my profile and I am more than willing to spend the time with your skin to find them. My 'artistic' skill is weak, but I'm a fanatic for details
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I was really hoping to do at least a couple skins for this one but I've been really hammered for time. I'm working at a new job (in their office ) and also working on theirs and other projects at night. It's been a real struggle trying to make a living since the outsourcing craze has ped my pay to a third what it used to be. There are not enough hours in the day and I need to do three times as much work for the same money as before...

I started a WB skin and I will try to get at least that one skin done (so my teammates don't hate me ). 

Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have 3 WB entries under construction and I too was grateful it was extended one month. I only expect one will be received as "unique". Anyway, I would expect the quantity of submissions will increase dramatically as the end draws near, patience grasshopper



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Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
a tribute to the Rock Band Aerosmith.


love Aerosmith!
I'm looking forward to that skin!
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am hoping to have time to get another skin done. But like most others time is a big factor. I feel that enough time was given for the contest but it just takes so long to work out a skin.
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think people are just waiting in the wings.
If you'll notice, there are at least 30 teams with (0) zeros still. If each team has atleast 2 people in it, thats 60 skins.
That's not counting the people who will contribute that aren't part of a team.
Then, there are the people who will wait till the last minute.
So, I don't see a problem.

If I'm wrong, I wouldn't expect another GUIO's.
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Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
#22 by WOM - 4/2/2004 6:10:32 PM They are all waiting till the end to submit.




Exactly! Its like homework except its a contest.
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I expect another GUIO... sooner or later.
I don't think that is a problem.

I do wonder how this one will turn out. One more month to go.

I think the WinAmp users will come in at the last minute. Windowblinds will have almost 200 entries (with hopefully more participants ratio) and the icons... well that will be on the low end I am sure.


I am not even finished with this year and I am already thinking about next year.

WindowBlinds
WinAmp
Icon Packs
Logons
WinStep
LiteStep

and Best over all suite!!!! (10 skinned programs or more)





Suggestion for those who are skinning crazy stuff:

Try to have a sub style that is less crazy or experimental. I think one perfect example of that is Mindless Puppet's Organics 3. The sub style is the crazy one while the main style is just a little less crazy.
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To be honest with the skinners in it now I know whos won it, my skins aren't up to competition standard...I'm just happy to submit my 2 and be a part of it. Best of luck to all
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
whoops! I forgot Windows Media Player as a catogory for next year.



Who esle is planning to have an entry?
Where is andi18? Lecrayon? Tiggs? Starving Artist? Fuzzy Logic? c242? Chad Ross?

Angeva Creations????
Adam Solley????
Danillo0c???
Aleksyandr?????
DouPixels??

Where are you?????????

WOM, you can skin right? Bakerstreet? Paxx? Get crackin'!!!
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I seriously hate being the one to say this all the time, but it illustrates a point perfectly. When I won the last GUIOs I was an almost complete unknown. I beat all those 'big name' skinners people seem so worried about, and in a contest which arguably had a lot more politics going on behind the scenes than the current one.

Don't decide not to enter just because well-known skinners have already done so. Just try your hardest and enter whatever you come up with. Nobody was more surprised than me when I won last time, and you might just be surprised too.

As for whether I'll be entering this year, I doubt it now. After certain derogatory remarks were made about my work ethic, and the fact that I have other 'real life' things keeping me busy, I simply don't have the will or the time to get something together in time. I feel I already made my mark last time, and it's the turn of another unknown to do likewise this time.
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Doesn't matter who submits works....they are ALL checked with the assumption they may be screwy and/or buggy.

No-one plays favourites...and fame and/or popularity means diddly-squat.....I can hate everyone equally...

Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The Jafo has spoken.



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Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
how does the actual judging work?
Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Cash in brown paper bag...left-luggage locker, Central Station...
Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Aww Jafo you shouldn't of... I'll pick it up asap, now its public knowledge I gotta be quick
Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I was so looking forward to entering for the first time Frogboy...But no pc and no place to work right now.Just for all my friends here at winc,...I will be returning soon.I finally landed a job at Home depot.Still dont have a place to live but it will come soon.....To ALL you skinners...enter NOW!Keep this thing alive.I think its great.
Reply #46 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Bones...where is the community skin we were going to enter?
Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It is almost ready I.R. Pic is working on it at the moment. Should be turned in this week



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Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you haven't been to the GUIO site lately .... ladies and gentlemen ... we have one hellofa contest going on. Some fantastic entries over there.

Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Satans Child - agreed. You can really see where the time has been spent on them too
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Te hehe

I am so exited!! We have a little less than a month, I wonder what is going to be put up next?

I really wonder what people will think about my theme. Its sort of wierd... I should be finished soon.