just pimping some fun icon activities!

[jsfunction]

Wow, there are so many awesome icon activities and new comms and everything! I'm sure most of you already know of these things but I wanted to pimp them anyway:

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[naginis]

I'm almost finished with my 20muses icons. I think I want to sign up for something more, but I don't know what!

[jsfunction]

Wow, you were fast! Can't wait to see your work, I'm sure they'll be stunning :)

If you're looking for another challenge, I'd like to talk/bribe you into doing technique20in20 with me! :D

[naginis]

I just found the themes really inspiring :D

Ahhh, ok, I can do that :3
(though I'll probably struggle with the artists's choice icons, I need restriction x)

[jsfunction]

Yay! :)
hmm, in that case, maybe try to come up with some restriction for the ac set - for example choose a texture set and build the icons around those textures? Or just choose a common style for the set, like making a grungy ac set or close crop ac set or using the same palette in them all :> I totally get that btw, restrictions lead to more interesting icons than just 'do anything' challenges usually!

[violateraindrop]

While I'm always super flattered whenever I'm nominated for an award, I just really enjoy nominating icons. It's a nice way to look at all the icons I saved (manly for my praise posts) this year again. Some categories are really hard though. I saved so many muted icons!

[naginis]

Just jumping in here and saying thank you SO much for all noms you gave me! I'm so flattered ♥

edit: lol, that sounds like you gave me treats or something x)

[violateraindrop]

I'm happy to hear that!

Cookie? :D

[jsfunction]

Oh, that's a great point - I do remember how fun it was to nominate literally EVERY icon comm I watched back in 2012 or 2013 magicawards, lol. I just didn't want to leave anyone out, and yes it was great fun to browse for all kinds of icons that I found nom-worthy! But even then, I felt bad about all the makers who I didn't nominate cause obvs I couldnt nominate every person who made icons, so in the end I think my personality is just not made for these things :')

[novindalf]

Thank you very much for advertising the awards despite your feelings on the subject. I do understand that some people are uncomfortable with the idea, but on a personal level I always found this sort of thing hugely motivational and I hope people understand the spirit it's done in :)

[jsfunction]

np, of course I'd advertise it, i love that you made this event possible for all those who wanted it! :) No matter how I feel about something I definitely don't want to ruin the fun for everyone else. I hope people understand the spirit too, and that there hasn't been/won't be any unnecessary wank anywhere :p

[erinm_4600]

In an effort to avoid picking caps out for 20muses, I thank you for giving me a few new places to explore! Good luck on yours!!

[jsfunction]

Have fun, I hope you'll find something you'll like :)
cap hunting is the most tedious part of iconing for sure, ugh I hate it... But that's why it's better to just get it over with and not procrastinate ;)

[naginis]

I have no idea what to pick for the category icons at tech20in20. I don't really have any dream world :S

[jsfunction]

oh, that's right, many of your fandoms seem a little dark so I don't blame you if you don't want to live with Hannibal or the Walking Dead! :p

I haven't picked a dream world yet either but how about starting from the other end - just list possible 'dreams' and see if any of them have any resemblance with any of your fandoms? Like, idk, it could be something as simple as having a great group of friends and having fun with them, and almost any show features friendships :) ooorrr maybe something like having fun adventures in some cool locations, or studying the mysteries on the LOST island or time travelling with the Doctor or something. I'm sure it doesn't have to be something you actively dream about, just something you could find appealing enough!

[naginis]

I hadn't thought of it like that, thank you! :3