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Subject: Design a Halo 3 Emblem!

Posted by: Xc0mmand0
i think i know why they wont let europeans in besides legal. because most great artists come from europe(i am american though). just think of the greatest paintings and you will think of an european artist likely. they may be afraid an american cant win


...that is the stupidest thing i've EVER heard...I doubt Bungie gives a flip who wins...don't be ridiculous

  • 05.02.2007 4:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Th3 Flipst3r
so... how exactly do you make the emblems?


Use MS paint (or any other image editing software) to make it. Make sure to follow the guidelines stated on the news story (looks good small, 2 colors, etc.)

If you don't like computer imaging, or just plain aren't good at it, you could also hand draw it and mail it in to the address they had in the news story. Pretty simple, really.

  • 05.02.2007 4:27 PM PDT
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Does the secondary portion of the emblem have to be the entire secondary color?

  • 05.02.2007 4:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: l SpartanCJS l
Does the secondary portion of the emblem have to be the entire secondary color?


Your emblem should only consist of 2 colors, representing primary and secondary parts. Keep in mind that people will select their own colors for the emblem (which, correspond to the primary and secondary parts.)

Really, you could make them any color you wanted to, as it wouldn't effect the look in game, but I suggest you use colors that look good, so it doesn't hurt the judges' eyes (and your chances to win XD)

  • 05.02.2007 4:39 PM PDT

Man... so many ideas, but as i am, i cant always draw what i want to be drawn if you know what i mean

  • 05.02.2007 4:41 PM PDT
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Frankie should sumbit a Mister Chief! His secondary color could be angry eyebrows, lol.

...At least I'd represent...

P.S. If you can't participate in this contest because you don't live in the US or Canada, you could probably email your symbol to a buddy on your XBL friends list.

  • 05.02.2007 4:42 PM PDT
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Umm...I dunno If I'm going to get an answer to this or not, but i might as well ask.

Why are Quebecers not eligible to the contest? I'm sure theres a legal reason behind all of it, but can someone explain it to me?

I find it rather sad its only for the U.S. and Canada (excluding Qc.).

  • 05.02.2007 5:01 PM PDT
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I've already designed my emblem and it's going in the mail tomorrow. Read the contest rules before sending yours in because you can only have one entry. Good luck to everyone who makes an emblem. Peace.

  • 05.02.2007 5:15 PM PDT

The Sniper=Homer's Toy

is this mean that symbols are being used again?

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Yea, I'm guessing since we're making an emblem that will be IN the game, that they'll be used again.

I've just sent mine, and I'm not bothered by the one entry rule. That's all I was going to do anyway.

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I can't draw, what a pity. I would've probably drawn a bomb with a fuse or something original.

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Posted by: SmugOstrich
I can't draw, what a pity. I would've probably drawn a bomb with a fuse or something original.


Don’t worry if you’re not an artist – we will redraw the winning image anyway, so if it’s not pixel-perfect don’t sweat it.

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We've been here since you left.
We left before you came.

So how do we make it? We find shapes off the internet?

  • 05.02.2007 5:45 PM PDT

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can i enter if im not 13, but my parents agree?

  • 05.02.2007 5:53 PM PDT
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I like my Polish flag :(

  • 05.02.2007 6:12 PM PDT

"When valor preys upon reason, it eats the sword it fights with." ~Shakespeare
Posted by: Greenbandon
I'm the kind of -blam!- that siggs himself

Use a computer design program such as MS Paint (Start -:- Programs -:- Accessories -:- MS Paint) Legal stuff comes after you potentially win, if you are under thirteen then they will not let you win. So, if you are a minor then you should aspire to get red armor (that was a joke).

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  • 05.02.2007 6:14 PM PDT
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so cool. lol

  • 05.02.2007 6:17 PM PDT
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GT: Greg Is So Hot

Does this mean I'm getting a chance to be a graphics design intern (remote location) with experience working alongside Bungie? >:C

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  • 05.02.2007 6:34 PM PDT
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If I use a vector graphics program, will that count as "automated means?"

  • 05.02.2007 7:05 PM PDT
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Nice idea for some community involvement. Shame it's only open to US & Canada. It seems like something that could be open to anyone, as you submit by email and there's no prize to be mailed or anything. I assume it's something to do with legal.


I wish. It's all legal requirements, I'm afraid. Even Quebecers can't enter.

meh, They'd pobobly just try to separate and make they're own contest anyways...


Lol, thats awesome. Most people on the sight probably wouldn't understand that, 'cause they're americans, but i do 'cause i'm a canuck. Awesome tho. I have some good ideas

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do both things have to fit onto 180 x 180, or does each one have to take up 180 x180?

  • 05.02.2007 7:29 PM PDT

that which is not dead can eternal lie, but with strange aeons even death may die.

Do we have to include a name or caption with the emblem?

and are we limited to colours that were in halo 2? or could be say, put black, or silver, etc.?


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  • 05.02.2007 7:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: unique name 117
If I use a vector graphics program, will that count as "automated means?"


No. They are talking about using a program to switch emails and send in multiple entries to increase chances of winning.

  • 05.02.2007 7:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: Blitz2o MKII
Do we have to include a name or caption with the emblem?

and are we limited to colours that were in halo 2? or could be say, put black, or silver, etc.?


Posted by: Im an Enigma
Keep in mind that people will select their own colors for the emblem (which, correspond to the primary and secondary parts.)

Really, you could make them any color you wanted to, as it wouldn't effect the look in game, but I suggest you use colors that look good, so it doesn't hurt the judges' eyes (and your chances to win XD)


As far as name/caption goes, I'm not sure. I just attached it to the email and wrote a short discription (what part would disappear, etc).

  • 05.02.2007 7:36 PM PDT
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:O
I'm so entering this. Doubt I'll win though, but there's nothing wrong with trying. Good luck to everyone else that's entering.

  • 05.02.2007 7:42 PM PDT