NationStates Flag Bracket II (Congratulations to Albali!)

[The Allied Tribe]

I’m not voting, this is too equal.

Edit: Is withdrawing allowed after submissions are closed? If so, I will make a decision by tomorrow.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

I’m not voting, this is too equal.

Edit: Is withdrawing allowed after submissions are closed? If so, I will make a decision by tomorrow.

Yes, it is allowed. Also, it will reopen submissions if you do.

I'd hate to see you leave though! You have a pretty good flag, and it deserves a chance!

[Bloodshade]

Damn

Well alright then, still going to keep tabs on this though and vote on stuff. Was kind of late to the punch anyways so I am not that worked up over not getting in. I wish the lucky lad who made it to the last spot the best of luck

EDIT: if i had actually read the above posts i might have prevented wasting you guy's time by posting, i am stupid sometimes.

Sorry about that. >.<

Don't worry, you're not wasting anyone's time at all. I think you've got a fantastic flag! Also, thank you! I do hope I can progress in this competition!

Edit: On another note, damn, this vote is wild.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Alanis Star (by Valentine Z) defeats Velosia 34-31.
Only two days in and we've already broken the previous bracket's record for turnout, with a total of 65 votes being cast, in comparison to the previous record of 46! Valentine Z's submission wins here by a slim margin of 3 votes - congratulations on reaching the top 64! As a side note, thanks everyone for keeping this round free of drama.

Top 128 Match 3
New Spiedska - Main Flag vs Reconstructed Arcadia (by Greenwichian Arcadia)
Vote for your favorite flag and, if you want, explain your preference in the thread!

Submissions are now completely closed. Updates to existing flags and descriptions are allowed, so long as your flag has not been voted on yet.

New Spiedska - Current

Reconstructed Arcadia
Something from my darker and edgier subproject.

My opinion: Spiedska is the clear winner here. Reconstructed Arcadia's flag has some interesting concepts, but New Spiedska executes their concept far better. It's a rare and creative use of the color yellow as a main color, and it absolutely works in this case.

[South Reinkalistan]

New Spiedska's, honestly. Reconstructed Arcadia is truly a delight, but New Spiedska's main flag seems less clipart-y.

[Paradeavenlisian States]

I'm voting for New Spiedska for this one. The design and colour scheme(although a bit blinding on a bright setting due to the use of yellow and white) is just far more appealing in my opinion and I do quite like the vibes that it gives off. Not only that, but for some reason, the design of New Spiedska feels like it has more realism in terms of aesthetics.

[Fallen Albali]

I'm also voting for Spiedska's flag
Arcadia's flag isn't necessarily bad, but I feel as though it looks more rough. It's good as a concept, but that's all it feels like to me - a concept. I'm assuming the emblem is a pot or something of the sort with fire inside it? It would be a good idea to make what it is and what it represents more clear; it'd go a long way

[Velosia]

Aww so close! While I never expected it to win, my money is on my opponent's amazing animated flag, I thought It'd at least make it past the first match-up. Oh well, it has been fun regardless. Congratulations Valentine Z!

As a participant in the last round, I feel I should offer my opinion on this one. Personally, while I think both entrants did a great job, I find New Spiedska's design most appealing. It's less garish and I prefer the warmer colour scheme. It has better symmetry and I could honestly see it being used in real life as the flag of some small national or sub-national entity. Such as a provincial flag of Canada, or even as a better alternate flag of Norfolk Island. I do really like the central design of Reconstructed Arcadia's flag, it's the colour scheme that is the major turn-off for me.

My vote is for New Spiedska!

[Barfleur]

Absolutely nothing against Reconstructed Arcadia's flag, but I'm casting my vote for New Spiedska. Its flag is very visually appealing, which is strange, since I don't normally endorse yellow-on-white, but New Spiedska pulls it off well.

[Valentine Z]

Aww so close! While I never expected it to win, my money is on my opponent's amazing animated flag, I thought It'd at least make it past the first match-up. Oh well, it has been fun regardless. Congratulations Valentine Z!

As a participant in the last round, I feel I should offer my opinion on this one. Personally, while I think both entrants did a great job, I find New Spiedska's design most appealing. It's less garish and I prefer the warmer colour scheme. It has better symmetry and I could honestly see it being used in real life as the flag of some small national or sub-national entity. Such as a provincial flag of Canada, or even as a better alternate flag of Norfolk Island. I do really like the central design of Reconstructed Arcadia's flag, it's the colour scheme that is the major turn-off for me.

My vote is for New Spiedska!

Thank you, my friend! And you had a good fight as well, so... for what it's worth, your flag is amazing as well! The constant neck-to-neck is a clear indicator that both your flag and mine are as equally as nice.

It's a darn shame that you didn't submit more; I would love (and be honoured) to compete against you again.

[The Allied Tribe]

I’m not voting, this is too equal.

Edit: Is withdrawing allowed after submissions are closed? If so, I will make a decision by tomorrow.

Yes, it is allowed. Also, it will reopen submissions if you do.

I'd hate to see you leave though! You have a pretty good flag, and it deserves a chance!

Alright then, I will confirm my withdrawal.

[-Astoria]

Alright then, I will confirm my withdrawal.

[Aurevbush]

My vote goes for New Spiedska, while Recon. Arcadia's flag shows a simole and neatly done tricolor with not too cluttered symbols, New Spideska's puts the colors of yellow and white to great use and a nice tcedar tree symbol to matching its national virtues (which I understand are liberty and prosperity, eh?).

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Yes, it is allowed. Also, it will reopen submissions if you do.

I'd hate to see you leave though! You have a pretty good flag, and it deserves a chance!

Alright then, I will confirm my withdrawal.

Sad to see you go.

Looks like I'll be getting the Bye, unless anyone else would like to submit!

[New Spiedska]

Alright then, I will confirm my withdrawal.

Sad to see you go.

Looks like I'll be getting the Bye for this round, unless anyone else would like to submit!

Can I submit a 5th one?

[Paradeavenlisian States]

Sad to see you go.

Looks like I'll be getting the Bye for this round, unless anyone else would like to submit!

Can I submit a 5th one?

Um.. I'm pretty sure there is a limit of 4 flags per user though...

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

Sad to see you go.

Looks like I'll be getting the Bye for this round, unless anyone else would like to submit!

Can I submit a 5th one?

There is a limit of 4 flags per user.

[New Spiedska]

Can I submit a 5th one?

Um.. I'm pretty sure there is a limit of 4 flags per user though...

Ah, rip. Understandable, though.

[-Astoria]

There was a guy earlier:

I noticed that the description stated that there is still one more slot, so I thought I might as well throw my hat in the ring and enter in my new and improved flag design I made recently to replace my nations old tri-color and cross.

(Image)

I will probably add details regarding the symbology and such later.

So if the spot is open and you are ok with my submission I would like to join.

Actually, that spot was already taken by Bloodshade. Sorry!

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

There was a guy earlier:

Actually, that spot was already taken by Bloodshade. Sorry!

I've sent them a telegram already.

[The Allied Tribe]

I’m probably going to vote for New Spiedska on this one.

[Demirestad]

There was a guy earlier:

I've sent them a telegram already.

I saw your telegram and have read the previous messages. So I guess that means I am in? Use the previous flag I sent, if you don't want to page up to find it I will just quote my previous below

I noticed that the description stated that there is still one more slot, so I thought I might as well throw my hat in the ring and enter in my new and improved flag design I made recently to replace my nations old tri-color and cross.

(Image)

I will probably add details regarding the symbology and such later.

So if the spot is open and you are ok with my submission I would like to join.

[The Cosmic Mainframe]

I've sent them a telegram already.

I saw your telegram and have read the previous messages. So I guess that means I am in? Use the previous flag I sent, if you don't want to page up to find it I will just quote my previous below

I noticed that the description stated that there is still one more slot, so I thought I might as well throw my hat in the ring and enter in my new and improved flag design I made recently to replace my nations old tri-color and cross.

(Image)

I will probably add details regarding the symbology and such later.

So if the spot is open and you are ok with my submission I would like to join.

You are in!

[Demirestad]

Seeing who I am being paired up with (As pointed out by said person as well) I wholly expect that I won't make it that far, but hey I am honestly just satisfied to be included albeit purely by chance. But hey who knows, maybe I somehow struck gold with my recent flag redesign and it will actually go somewhere though this scenario is probably pretty unlikely

[The Allied Tribe]

Seeing who I am being paired up with (As pointed out by said person as well) I wholly expect that I won't make it that far, but hey I am honestly just satisfied to be included albeit purely by chance. But hey who knows, maybe I somehow struck gold with my recent flag redesign and it will actually go somewhere though this scenario is probably pretty unlikely

I'll be voting you over TCM, and if I had the choice, I would advance you to the top 64.