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SVG Drawing Match #1452

Mar 14, 2025
GPT-4o
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Creative Challenge

"Floating city on a giant turtle's back at twilight"

SVG by o3-mini low (2025-01-31)
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <!-- Define gradients -->
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#4527a0"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#1a237e"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="turtleShell" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#6d4c41"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#3e2723"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="roofGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffeb3b"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#fbc02d"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <pattern id="windowPattern" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse" width="4" height="4">
      <rect width="4" height="4" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-width="0.5"/>
    </pattern>
  </defs>
  
  <!-- Background: Twilight Sky -->
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)"/>
  
  <!-- Turtle Body and Shell -->
  <g id="turtle">
    <!-- Turtle Shell -->
    <ellipse cx="150" cy="220" rx="80" ry="40" fill="url(#turtleShell)" />
    <!-- Turtle Legs -->
    <ellipse cx="80" cy="220" rx="15" ry="8" fill="#3e2723" />
    <ellipse cx="220" cy="220" rx="15" ry="8" fill="#3e2723" />
    <ellipse cx="115" cy="260" rx="15" ry="8" fill="#3e2723" />
    <ellipse cx="185" cy="260" rx="15" ry="8" fill="#3e2723" />
    <!-- Turtle head -->
    <circle cx="150" cy="180" r="15" fill="#3e2723"/>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Floating City on Turtle Back -->
  <g id="city">
    <!-- City Base: a platform slightly above the turtle's shell -->
    <rect x="70" y="140" width="160" height="60" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.2)" stroke="#fff" stroke-width="1"/>
    <!-- Towers and Buildings -->
    <g id="towers">
      <!-- Tower 1 -->
      <rect x="85" y="110" width="15" height="40" fill="#9e9e9e" stroke="#757575" stroke-width="0.5"/>
      <polygon points="85,110 100,110 92.5,100" fill="url(#roofGradient)"/>
      <rect x="88" y="120" width="9" height="5" fill="url(#windowPattern)"/>
      
      <!-- Tower 2 -->
      <rect x="140" y="90" width="20" height="60" fill="#b0bec5" stroke="#90a4ae" stroke-width="0.5"/>
      <polygon points="140,90 160,90 150,75" fill="url(#roofGradient)"/>
      <rect x="145" y="110" width="10" height="4" fill="url(#windowPattern)"/>
      
      <!-- Tower 3 -->
      <rect x="200" y="125" width="12" height="35" fill="#90caf9" stroke="#42a5f5" stroke-width="0.5"/>
      <polygon points="200,125 212,125 206,115" fill="url(#roofGradient)"/>
      <rect x="203" y="135" width="6" height="3" fill="url(#windowPattern)"/>
      
      <!-- Multiple small buildings -->
      <rect x="110" y="140" width="10" height="15" fill="#ce93d8" stroke="#ab47bc" stroke-width="0.5"/>
      <rect x="175" y="145" width="8" height="12" fill="#80cbc4" stroke="#26a69a" stroke-width="0.5"/>
      <rect x="130" y="150" width="9" height="10" fill="#ffab91" stroke="#ff7043" stroke-width="0.5"/>
    </g>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Additional decorative clouds and stars for twilight ambiance -->
  <g id="twilightDetails">
    <!-- Stars -->
    <circle cx="50" cy="30" r="1.5" fill="#fff"/>
    <circle cx="80" cy="60" r="1" fill="#fff"/>
    <circle cx="120" cy="25" r="1.2" fill="#fff"/>
    <circle cx="200" cy="50" r="1.3" fill="#fff"/>
    <circle cx="240" cy="35" r="1.1" fill="#fff"/>
  
    <!-- Misty clouds -->
    <ellipse cx="220" cy="80" rx="20" ry="8" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.15)"/>
    <ellipse cx="60" cy="70" rx="18" ry="7" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.15)"/>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Subtle glow around the city to give it a magical floating effect -->
  <filter id="glow">
    <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="3.5" result="coloredBlur"/>
    <feMerge>
      <feMergeNode in="coloredBlur"/>
      <feMergeNode in="SourceGraphic"/>
    </feMerge>
  </filter>
  
  <use href="#city" filter="url(#glow)" opacity="0.7"/>
  
</svg>
SVG by GPT-4o (2024-11-20)
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="skyGradient" cx="50%" cy="20%" r="85%">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:rgb(255, 170, 90); stop-opacity:1" />
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:rgb(60, 20, 100); stop-opacity:1" />
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="turtleGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:rgb(34, 139, 34); stop-opacity:1" />
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:rgb(0, 100, 0); stop-opacity:1" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="cityGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:rgb(255, 223, 186); stop-opacity:1" />
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:rgb(139, 69, 19); stop-opacity:1" />
    </linearGradient>
    <pattern id="windowPattern" width="5" height="5" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <rect x="0" y="0" width="5" height="5" fill="rgb(255, 255, 204)" />
      <path d="M1,0 L1,5 M0,1 L5,1" stroke="rgb(255, 204, 102)" stroke-width="0.5" />
    </pattern>
  </defs>
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)" />
  <g transform="translate(45, 110)">
    <ellipse cx="105" cy="75" rx="130" ry="60" fill="url(#turtleGradient)" />
    <g transform="translate(0, 20)">
      <path d="M35,30 C-10,60 40,100 95,75 C150,100 200,50 150,20"
            fill="#003300" fill-opacity="0.5" stroke="#004d00" stroke-width="3" />
    </g>
    <g transform="translate(160, 40)">
      <ellipse cx="0" cy="0" rx="18" ry="8" fill="url(#turtleGradient)" />
      <ellipse cx="40" cy="0" rx="18" ry="8" fill="url(#turtleGradient)" />
    </g>
  </g>
  <g transform="translate(125, 40)">
    <rect x="-30" y="-70" width="60" height="70" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
    <rect x="-50" y="-50" width="90" height="50" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
    <rect x="-70" y="-30" width="130" height="40" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
    <rect x="-70" y="-90" width="10" height="150" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
  </g>
  <g transform="translate(125, 40)">
    <rect x="-70" y="-90" width="10" height="150" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
    <rect x="-60" y="-70" width="5" height="70" fill="url(#cityGradient)" />
    <rect x="-30" y="-70" width="60" height="70" fill="url(#windowPattern)" />
    <rect x="-50" y="-50" width="90" height="50" fill="url(#windowPattern)" />
    <rect x="-70" y="-30" width="130" height="40" fill="url(#windowPattern)" />
  </g>
</svg>
GPT-4o
Judge & Evaluator
The winner of this SVG challenge is O3-mini low (2025-01-31) Player 1

Judge's Analysis

    Player 1's submission effectively captures the essence of a floating city on a giant turtle's back at twilight, with a clear depiction of a turtle and a cityscape.

    The use of color and simple geometric shapes creates a whimsical and fantastical atmosphere.

    In contrast, Player 2's image lacks the clear representation of a turtle and city, making it less effective in adhering to the prompt.

These metrics analyze technical aspects of both SVG drawings. Look for differences that might explain the judge's decision. Use the "View Code" button above to see the SVG code for each drawing.

Shapes Metrics

Total Shapes

The total number of shape elements (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon, polyline, path) in the SVG.

Player 1
28
Player 2
16
Rectangles

The number of rectangle elements (rect) in the SVG.

Player 1
12
Player 2
11
Circles

The number of circle elements (circle) in the SVG.

Player 1
6
Player 2
Ellipses

The number of ellipse elements (ellipse) in the SVG.

Player 1
7
Player 2
3
Lines

The number of line elements (line) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Polygons

The number of polygon elements (polygon) in the SVG.

Player 1
3
Player 2
Paths

The number of path elements (path) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
2
Groups

The number of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
5

Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

The number of gradient definitions (linearGradient, radialGradient) in the SVG.

Player 1
3
Player 2
3
Patterns

The number of pattern definitions (pattern) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
1
Filters

The number of filter definitions (filter) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
Masks

The number of mask definitions (mask) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Clip Paths

The number of clipping path definitions (clipPath) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Elements with Opacity

The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
8
Player 2
2

Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

Player 1
21
Player 2
4

Interactivity Metrics

Animations

The number of animation elements (animate, animateMotion, animateTransform, set) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Elements with Transform

The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
5

Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

The total number of path commands in all path elements (M, L, C, Q, etc.) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
7
Max Group Nesting

The maximum nesting level of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
1
Defs Elements

The number of elements defined within the defs element in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
4
Use Elements

The number of use elements (use) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2

Text Metrics

Text Elements

The number of text elements (text) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2

AI Judging Process

Creativity

Originality, innovative use of shapes and unique approach to the prompt.

Prompt Adherence

How accurately the SVG captures the essence of the prompt.

Visual Appeal

Aesthetic quality including composition, color usage and overall visual impact.

How does judging work?

SVG drawings are converted to static PNG images for evaluation. The AI judge receives the original prompt and both images, then determines which drawing better fulfills the evaluation criteria without seeing animations, interactivity, or SVG code.

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