Guild Wars Design-a-Weapon contest winners look sharp
Late last year, the Guild Wars development team sent out a call for all aspiring artists and weapon-smiths to come up with some original designs for weapons fitting the visual style of the Guild Wars franchise. The stakes were high, as the grand prize winners would not only get some sweet Guild Wars swag, including a copy of Guild Wars Nightfall signed by the development team, but would also see their concept art serve as inspiration for equipment that is actually going to be put into the game.
Well they've finally announced the winners, and we don't balk at conceding that they are absolutely fantastic. Though they may have created by amateurs, there's nothing amateur about the style and complexity of the winners. What I love most about them is the overpowering impracticality of many of the designs. It's part of what makes the suspension of disbelief so fun -- walking around wielding a wooden bow with the bust of a beautiful woman somewhat subtly carved into the front? How can you not love it? Make sure to check out all the winners.
