I had to wipe the dust off this thread, because I was wondering about a few things.
First-I'm going to get a little flak on this one, but we already know who the winners are already. Some of the people here get paid to make skins, so they will have the advantage. Now we just have to see who comes in 2nd, 3rd, etc... (Example) It's like Micheal Jordan playing Joe, Fred and Bubba in a free throw competition. We know who will win, just have to see who the next one in line will be.
Second-I'm a little curious what the Big Dogs (you know who you are) will do. Will they submit skins to try to get a little money or will they hang on to something because they can sell it to everyone and make even more money.
It might be a tough choice.
I don't think as myself being a big dog, yet. I'm a 3 year old pup growing fast.

First-I'm going to get a little flak on this one, but we already know who the winners are already

You sure are.

I'd rethink that.....may preclude you from entering....

My apologies, Jafo. My intentions were not to offend anyone. There are some fantastic skinners out there and they're already winners in my book.

Ross.....as yet I have no idea of details etc...but I'm guessing that some of these skinners that come to mind may be excluded anyway.....dunno who or where the Judging Panel will be sourced...

The whole process will not be as per the first Olympics....that's a 'given'....

great news, looking forward to it

Paul, as per usual, I stick my foot in my mouth. Sometimes, curiousity kills the cat, sometimes, the cat eats you. Things are better left unsaid. Again, my apoligies. I hope a don't lose friends and the people I respect over something I said.
To all the people who enter, good luck.

I don't know if I'm more excited about entering or seeing the fantastic skins from everyone else.

Ross....never mind.....

Jafo goes off to stick pins in effigy....

Oooo VooDooooo!

Now, wheres VoodooFreak?

Seriously though, the GUI Olympics will be pretty cool. Its a good way to inspire people, and gets the best work out in the open.

I'm going to get a little flak on this one, but we already know who the winners are already. Some of the people here get paid to make skins, so they will have the advantage.

I hate to point out the obvious... but...

Have you ever said anything and wish you could take it back?......You haven't?

Have you ever said anything and wish you could take it back?......You haven't?

I once shouted at a prank caller to get the hell off my phone, and it turned out to be my Grandmother. Does that count?

Anyway... On with the GUIOs!!

GUIOs

Is that pronounced "gooey-ohs"? Sounds cool.

I think I'm gonna wait with my first WB submission until then. Its pretty cool, but I can work on some extras for it until its time to release it.

I don't think the winners are as obvious as one might think. There are a lot of 'sleeper' skinners still floating around that haven't done anything in a while. With the stated categories there is a lot of room for variation as well.

Still wonder if the deadline or the official announcement will be in march. I'm putting some graphics aside, regardless.

that´s my biggest fear: too many categories. did not have any clue what was really going on. guess that happened to many people. the public vote had nothing to do with the category most of the time.
cool this contest has been revived. first i´ll have a look a Pixelpalooza and then let´s see what´s going on here.