SOE Staycation "Geeks of Summer" Forum Challenge [Archive]

Amnerys

08-21-2009, 10:41 PM

<img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/ja/Banner/summer_banner600.jpg" /> Challenge: To celebrate summer, we are holding SOE Staycation “Geeks of Summer” Forum Challenge. Every SOE game player can submit their best summer-themed screenshot to get a chance at receiving rewards. <a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=3214&section=News&locale=en_US">Read more!</a>

Leko

08-22-2009, 12:28 AM

Image Link or Embed: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20399627@N00/3843791975/in/pool-soegeeksofsummer2009">http://www.flickr.com/photos/203996...eksofsummer2009</a>Title: Party on the beach, After a day of ganking noobsCharacter Name: LekoServer: <a class="maintitle" href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/forums/show.m?forum_id=2510">Nagafen</a>

Zabjade

08-22-2009, 01:06 AM

Dunno if I have anything old that will work....(post Yekesha screenshots do not show up in my screenshots folder)

Silerua

08-22-2009, 01:24 AM

Link: <a href="http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3331/midsummerdaysread.png" target="_blank">Click Me!</a>Title: A Midsummer Day's ReadCharacter Name: AurelisServer: The BazaarThe Baroness frowned as she arrived at the beach with her loyal undead servant, Harvey, who carried a large mushroom to block the sun from her sensitive ebony skin. A Kerra woman and a Ratongan man were playing some kind of game involving a ball and shouting racial taunts at one another regarding who had the best ears and who could jump higher. "Feh," Aurelis scoffed and snapped her fingers. Nearby, a skeleton crawled out from the sand and shambled over, taking the mushroom umbrella from Harvey to free up his hands. Harvey took the large pack off his back and began to unroll a carpet which Aurelis sat on, then piled her books around her. He took the mushroom back from the skeleton and sat behind the carpet, holding the mushroom so that a shadow was cast where Aurelis sat. The nameless skeleton clattered its broken jaw in some sort of self-excusing before it climbed back into its grave. Aurelis picked up one of the books and, giving the Kerra and Ratonga a disapproving glance, began to read.Thanks to Kianiea the smexy Kerra and Randomratongaman the random Ratonga man. Randomratongaman, though you only lived for 5 seconds so I could take a picture of you, you will never be forgotten... *sniff* Everything is from in-game, just photoshopped and bended to to my bidding. Being a Necromancer gives me a god complex sometimes... And no, I have no idea why Aure would set up camp right beside a volleyball match. Maybe she just wants an excuse to kill one of them when they knock over her books?

Eveningsong

08-22-2009, 01:57 AM

I'd say no - you have to give SOE permission to reproduce/print etc. the picture and you can't transfer that right for a stock picture.

Azigon

08-22-2009, 02:15 AM

Image Link or Imbed: <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3844774044_32a6c010c7_o.jpg" target="_blank">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547...2a6c010c7_o.jpg</a>Title: Even Pirates Need a Vacation!Character Name: KarieServer: Unrest

Aneova

08-22-2009, 12:34 PM

<ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed: <a href="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee308/Aneova/EQ2_000034.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/.../EQ2_000034.jpg</a></li> <li>Title: Aneova's Vacation</li> <li>Character Name: Aneova </li> <li>Server: Kithicor</li></ul>Edit: Not sure if the Ocean will count since you can't see it to well... so i made up for it with other things <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Jihanna

08-22-2009, 03:14 PM

<ul><li>Image Link or Embed: <a title="Geeks of Summer Submission by SichySeele, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40931415@N03/3845403265/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3845403265_f5b1c98fa0_o.jpg" width="800" height="481" /></a></li><li>Title: A Summer Oasis</li><li>Character Name: Dexilie</li><li>Server: Mistmoore</li></ul>I chose to portray a nice summer garden. You see, in Neriak, we don't get much light. So we must make our own! Within the garden you can see a palm tree, a beach ball (being played with in the Pixie Pond), and a nice pool to relax and take a dip in to cool off! Enjoy!

Korven

08-22-2009, 03:58 PM

<ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed: <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3846242662_5fcde7f664_o.jpg" target="_blank">http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599...fcde7f664_o.jpg</a></li> <li>Title: I HAS ICE CREAM!!!</li> <li>Character Name: Korven Quickdagger </li> <li>Server: Guk</li></ul>

dmcclurg98

08-23-2009, 12:19 AM

<img src="<a href=" /><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad17/dmcclurg98/Everquest2/EQ2_000038-1.jpg" border="0" />" /><li> </li><li>Title: It Followed Me Home From Camp! Can I Keep It Ma? </li><li>Character Name: Infatuate</li><li>Server: Mistmoore</li>

katalmach

08-23-2009, 10:48 AM

<img src="http://i27.tinypic.com/332ov0p.jpg" />Title: Cocktails at the Djinn SpaCharacter Name: ZannahServer: SplitpawTaking a break from saving Norrath, Zannah enjoys a refreshing Tumpy Tonic [hic!] poolside at the Shimmering Citadel Spa Gardens!

Utopi

08-23-2009, 11:58 AM

<a href="http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/Utopi/EQ2_000130-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c...Q2_000130-1.jpg</a>Title: Summer never felt so good!Character: UtopiServer: Oasis

Obann

08-23-2009, 03:19 PM

<img src="http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/rk_rkid/eq2/oasis.jpg" width="800" height="492" />Title: Hidden OasisCharacter: ObannServer: PermafrostAdventuring can be such hard work. After a long week of killing dragons and such one needs a place to go that is far away from it all. Nothing like a relaxing pool with good food and beverages at your fingertips. Don't worry about the wildlife. They are house broken. Oh be carefull when inviting gnomes and dwarves over. They sunk the sailboat.

Katanalla

08-23-2009, 03:30 PM

<img src="http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg285/Katanallama/kat_surfsup.jpg" width="800" height="600" />Title:Surfs Up!Character Name: KatanallamaServer: MistmooreOkay, well I was too lazy to go out to beach or anything, so I just re-used photos from Banzai beach AustraliaAnd the boat I didn't have any other photos, thats actualy one of the Ferries from when I was in Sydney as well.So yea, photoshopped my char over some australian surfer dude, added a ferry boat in the open ocean, and made Katanallama more casual by adding swim trunks.

Zatozia

08-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Nice submissions so far! Keep the coming! Reminder: The SOE Staycation "Geeks of Summer" Forum Challenge submission period ends on Monday, August 24th! Get your submissions in while there's still time!

Nylla

08-23-2009, 04:38 PM

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38652206@N07/3849744680/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/phot...retreat"></a><ul type="circle"> <li><a title="natures retreat by NyllaWafers, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38652206@N07/3849744680/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3849744680_c1e5f2e319_o.jpg" width="800" height="446" /></a></li><li>Title: Quiet Retreat</li> <li>Character Name: Nylla </li> <li>Server: Nektulos </li><li>(I really hope that trees can count in the garden aspect of this) <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></li></ul>

Nark

08-23-2009, 06:00 PM

<img src="http://thehankins.us/images/beach.jpg" width="800" height="600" />Title: A weekend at the beachCharachter Name: KerberosServer: OasisDecided to take a trip to the Sinking Sands Beach. I spent the weekend camping, boating, surfing, and picnicking. Sometimes you just need a break from all the killing.

Xdatinelia

08-23-2009, 06:48 PM

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3850204670_7aca6e0743_o.jpg" width="800" height="600" />Title: Wish you were here.Character Name: HekubahServer: PermafrostAn Erudite's take on a summer greeting. All textures are from various places in Everquest 2.

Enna

08-23-2009, 09:29 PM

<img src="http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/Eden_Evergreen/Temp/Staycation.png" border="0" /> <hr /><ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed: Embedded above. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></li> <li>Title: Summer Garden</li> <li>Character Name: Noxie Nightwing </li> <li>Server: Antonia Bayle</li></ul>I did manage to get more than three of the options in, which made it more fun (at least, for me). *grins*<li>BBQ</li><li>Garden/flowers</li> <li>Palm tree</li><li>Swimming pool</li> <li>Swimsuit</li><li>Tropical drinks</li> <li>Waterfalls</li> <li>Water/Lake</li>Thank you for giving us something fun and different to do. =)(PS - Yes, I have a license to make and "sell" images of Aiko 3 and the pictured wings, hair and swimsuit. Background is an EQ2 screenshot.)(Edit: doggoned typos sneaked in... again. *sighs*)

Linlainu

08-24-2009, 02:46 AM

<img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/KISS_BANG_OUTLAW/EQ%20Screenshots/EQ2_000046.jpg" width="680" height="471" />Image Link or Embed: Embedded Above (I think but here is link as well!) <a href="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f366/KISS_BANG_OUTLAW/EQ%20Screenshots/EQ2_000046.jpg">http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f.../EQ2_000046.jpg</a>Title: A Quiet Evening In The GardenCharacter Name: Linlainu AsteriServer: BefallenIf you look closely you can see that I have water, a shark, tropical fish, garden/flowers, a sailboat (iksar ship), a beach ball in the grass, a tropical drink, fireworks and even a "sand castle" in the fish tank. There's nothing more relaxing than sipping a tropical drink while reading a good book out under the night sky while listening to the sounds of the water.This was a very fun challenge and I am really enjoying seeing some of the creative ideas the rest of the community has come up with!~Linlainu~

pyscho

08-24-2009, 02:52 AM

<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/agentcracker/?action=view&current=EQ2_000397.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/agentcracker/EQ2_000397.jpg" border="0" /></a>Beat the heat at duct's pool party!character: Ductserver: Antonia Baylegot the best bikini's we could get, had a pool, homemade hottub, and if you look closely at the far right, you can even see the partier near the keg who had a bit too many summer sizzlers!<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" />

Juni

08-24-2009, 03:50 AM

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Mysticallkat/EQ2_000277.jpg" />A Ratongan Get a Way.By JuniFrom CrushboneHello My friends. This is Juni sending you a postcard from Crushbone. Yes as you can see that is me in the picture. Sunglasses and all. I just thought I'd show you some of what your missing. As you can see I have my own little place now. I've made the top of my house in to my very own Ratongan Get A Way. I've built a waterfall and a small pool, not an easy thing to do but now thats it's done i'm lovin it! I've got a camping area and as you can see I was getting ready to sit down a nice simple meal of tropical dishes. I've got Passion fruit Pie, Pinapple upside down cake and a basket of strawberries. course I've brought my own Keg of Honey Mead to go with it. Sadly I am still unable to find any Cheese, but i do have a small loaf of sweet bread. As you can see I have everyhting you need for a little down time. From Palm trees ( in the corner ) to the beach ball ( cought on the rocks in the little pool ) I've even a small butterfly garden. So come join me for some fun in the sun.See you soon,Juni

Bkschrad

08-24-2009, 03:55 AM

<img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/Bkschrad/Beelievestaycation.jpg" /><ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed: <a href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/Bkschrad/Beelievestaycation.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/...estaycation.jpg</a></li> <li>Title: Fishing in the Deep </li> <li>Character Name: Beelieve </li> <li>Server: Unrest</li></ul>Decided to take a trip to Gorowyn in the Timorous Deep and see what I could fish up. Found myself a nice shark to go with my drink and fireworks...someone even gave me a flower! I noticed as well, that there was a lovely ship that came into view as the sun started to rise.

Foolsfolly

08-24-2009, 05:23 AM

We really need in-game swimsuits for properly enjoying summer. Please SoE?

Morrolan V

08-24-2009, 05:37 AM

<img src="http://www.trustinginfate.com:8080/tif/download/file.php?id=723" width="800" height="576" /><ul><li>Title: Moonlight Swim</li><li>Character Name: Celhana (alt of Rythalian)</li><li>Server: Crushbone</li></ul>

KerowynnKaotic

08-24-2009, 05:51 AM

<img src="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/whyus/EQ2F/Sandyfun.jpg" /><ul><li>Title: Fun in the Sand</li><li>Character(s): Kaisha & Keisha Triol </li><li>Server: Permafrost</li></ul>The art doodles are mine so I suppose it's okay to use. We sooo need some swimwear and sand castles in-game!! edited pix at 9:30am Monday .. didn't need to edit post but thought I'd mention the time switch. nothing big just thought I'd add in the palm tree & change the border to brown. *shrug* as a pix it still sucks, imo .. LOL!

azarhya

08-24-2009, 06:55 AM

<img src="http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2351/sg003.png" width="800" height="600" /><li>Title: Afterglow </li><li>Character(s): Totu & Lixtrix </li><li>Server: Antonia Bayle</li>

Xita

08-24-2009, 07:02 AM

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/3851304109_2c39fbc34a_o.jpg" width="800" height="539" />Lavastorm BeachXita, Jezree, and Rheo unwind at the beach after clearing the Ward of Elements.Xita FrostgladeButcherblock

jbwolf23

08-24-2009, 08:05 AM

<img src="http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3904/eq2gnolldaysofsummer.jpg" width="800" height="561" /><a href="http://img190.imageshack.us/i/eq2gnolldaysofsummer.jpg/"></a>Link: <a href="http://img197.imageshack.us/i/eq2gnolldaysofsummer.jpg/">http://img197.imageshack.us/i/eq2gn...ysofsummer.jpg/</a>Title: The Gnoll Days Of SummerCharacter Name: HackleServer: Antonia BayleHackle Darkpaw and friends try to catch some early morning sets before heading out to Splitpaw.

Brianth

08-24-2009, 10:56 AM

<img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii56/akana_aghra/everquest/geeksofsummer.jpg" width="800" height="429" /> Link: <a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii56/akana_aghra/everquest/geeksofsummer.jpg">http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/...eksofsummer.jpg</a> Title: Ride Nektulos!Character Name: LilithServer: MistmooreAfter a hard day of stocking up on dark elf bone fragments, Lilith slides on her Oakleys and rides the rapids in Nektulos

Thais

08-24-2009, 12:15 PM

<ol><ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed:<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/AMP/eq2/EQ2_000039b.jpg" width="797" height="577" /></li><li>Title: Sun, Sand, BBQ & Game on</li><li>Character Name: Thais, Boodeeevil, Tryndal, Androw, Cimone and Sarumaund </li><li>Server: Najena</li></ul></ol>

Amekoi

08-24-2009, 01:20 PM

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/Backspace10/hotstuff.jpg" width="799" height="436" /><li>Title: Hot Stuff at the Beach</li><li>Character Name: Lord Colby Jack, purveyor of fine cheese</li><li>Server: Unrest</li>

Trixies

08-24-2009, 01:21 PM

<ul type="circle"><li>Image Link or Embed:</li></ul><img src="http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2899/farwellsummer.jpg" /><ul type="circle"> <li>Title: Sunset on the Beach - Bidding Farwell to Summer </li> <li>Character Name: Thestina </li> <li>Server: Antonia Bayle</li></ul>Yet another summer come and gone. As the chill air of autumn approaches... time to head indoors for more crafting!

Najena15

08-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Image linked or Embed: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41799056@N06/3853608942/in/pool-soegeeksofsummer2009" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/417990...eksofsummer2009</a>Title: Welcome to My WorldCharacter Name: Joycer La'BryitServer: Antonia Bayl

Yimway

08-24-2009, 05:32 PM

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/toffty/atanlamb.png" width="300" height="150" />Title: Where'd our MT go?Character Name: Atan AttanaServer: Unrest

Corydonn

08-25-2009, 03:15 AM

<img src="http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5140/eq2000017.jpg" width="800" height="500" /><ul type="circle"><li>Title: Maj'Dul Games: Flying Disc! </li><li>Link: <a href="http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5140/eq2000017.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/...0/eq2000017.jpg</a><img src="file:///C:/Users/Corydonn/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" /></li> <li>Character Name: Corydonn Charmfeather </li> <li>Server: Antonia Bayle</li><li>Beach! Sun! Swimsuit! And the staple of summer... FRISBEE!</li></ul>

Enna

08-26-2009, 08:17 AM

There are some amazing entries here!Bravo to all contestants! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" />*applauds*... point of curiosity: when may we hope to learn the verdict of the judges? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />

Katanalla

08-26-2009, 09:21 AM

<cite>Enna wrote:</cite><blockquote>There are some amazing entries here!Bravo to all contestants! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif" border="0" />*applauds*... point of curiosity: when may we hope to learn the verdict of the judges? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>soon (tm) <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />it ended Monday at 1pm EST (10am pst)

Juni

08-30-2009, 01:38 AM

Have the Winners been annouced yet? I prolly missed it.

pyscho

08-31-2009, 11:53 PM

update on mine: i moved to oasis server, from antonia bayle <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Enna

09-02-2009, 07:44 PM

*hopes the judges didn't forget to post winners*After seeing the competition, I don't necessarily expect to place... but I don't want to miss out on saying "grats" to the folk who do win! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

pyscho

09-02-2009, 08:04 PM

<cite>Enna wrote:</cite><blockquote>*hopes the judges didn't forget to post winners*After seeing the competition, I don't necessarily expect to place... but I don't want to miss out on saying "grats" to the folk who do win! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>*I second that, its been a bit since it ended*<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/49869fe8223507d7223db3451e5321aa.gif" border="0" />

Katanalla

09-02-2009, 08:05 PM

yea I sent em a tell about it lol, they were waiting on a few judge votes and expect by end of this week.

Zatozia

09-03-2009, 03:26 PM

<img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/ja/Banner/summer_banner600.jpg" /><img src="http://www.station.sony.com/images/community/wallpaper/surfer_1680x1050.jpg" width="600" />To celebrate the summer, the SOE Community Team hosted the SOE Staycation "Geeks of Summer" forum challenge. Community members submitted summer scenes they felt best presented summer in their games. You can view the winning submissions below; listed in no particular order except by game.Congratulations to the Winners!<a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=3227&section=News&locale=en_US">View the Winners!</a> / <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=458283" target="_blank">Join the Discussion</a>