Creative Challenge
"A clock face made of melting candles"
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<defs>
<linearGradient id="waxGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
<stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#FFD700;stop-opacity:1" />
<stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#FFA500;stop-opacity:1" />
</linearGradient>
<linearGradient id="meltGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
<stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#FFA500;stop-opacity:1" />
<stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#FF4500;stop-opacity:1" />
</linearGradient>
<radialGradient id="flameGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
<stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#FFFFE0;stop-opacity:1" />
<stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#FF6347;stop-opacity:0" />
</radialGradient>
</defs>
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="140" fill="url(#waxGradient)" />
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="100" fill="none" stroke="url(#meltGradient)" stroke-width="10" />
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="5" fill="#FF6347" />
<line x1="150" y1="150" x2="150" y2="70" stroke="#FFD700" stroke-width="5" stroke-linecap="round" />
<line x1="150" y1="150" x2="90" y2="160" stroke="#FFD700" stroke-width="5" stroke-linecap="round" />
<!-- Melting wax drips -->
<path d="M170,150 q10,20 0,50" fill="url(#meltGradient)" />
<path d="M130,170 q-10,30 -5,60" fill="url(#meltGradient)" />
<path d="M150,180 q0,20 10,45" fill="url(#meltGradient)" />
<!-- Candle flames at 12, 3, 6, 9 positions -->
<ellipse cx="150" cy="50" rx="10" ry="14" fill="url(#flameGradient)" />
<ellipse cx="250" cy="150" rx="10" ry="14" fill="url(#flameGradient)" />
<ellipse cx="150" cy="250" rx="10" ry="14" fill="url(#flameGradient)" />
<ellipse cx="50" cy="150" rx="10" ry="14" fill="url(#flameGradient)" />
<!-- Candle wax details -->
<path d="M150,0 q-20,60 0,120 q20,-60 0,-120" fill="url(#waxGradient)" />
<path d="M295,150 q-60,-20 -120,0 q60,20 120,0" fill="url(#waxGradient)" />
<path d="M150,300 q20,-60 0,-120 q-20,60 0,120" fill="url(#waxGradient)" />
<path d="M0,150 q60,-20 120,0 q-60,20 -120,0" fill="url(#waxGradient)" />
</svg>
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<defs>
<linearGradient id="candleGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffcc00" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff3300" />
</linearGradient>
<radialGradient id="clockFaceGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffffff" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#cccccc" />
</radialGradient>
<filter id="meltFilter" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
<feGaussianBlur in="SourceGraphic" stdDeviation="1.5" />
</filter>
<pattern id="dripPattern" x="0" y="0" width="10" height="10" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
<circle cx="5" cy="5" r="2" fill="#ff3300" />
<circle cx="8" cy="8" r="1" fill="#ffcc00" />
</pattern>
</defs>
<!-- Clock face -->
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="100" fill="url(#clockFaceGradient)" stroke="#999" stroke-width="4"/>
<!-- Clock center -->
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="4" fill="#333"/>
<!-- Hour markers created as melting candles -->
<g id="candles">
<!-- Candle 1 -->
<g transform="rotate(0,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 2 -->
<g transform="rotate(30,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 3 -->
<g transform="rotate(60,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 4 -->
<g transform="rotate(90,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 5 -->
<g transform="rotate(120,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 6 -->
<g transform="rotate(150,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 7 -->
<g transform="rotate(180,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 8 -->
<g transform="rotate(210,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 9 -->
<g transform="rotate(240,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 10 -->
<g transform="rotate(270,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 11 -->
<g transform="rotate(300,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
<!-- Candle 12 -->
<g transform="rotate(330,150,150)">
<rect x="146" y="40" width="8" height="24" fill="url(#candleGradient)" filter="url(#meltFilter)" />
<path d="M146,64 C144,70 156,70 154,64 L154,66 C156,72 144,72 142,66 Z" fill="url(#dripPattern)" opacity="0.8"/>
</g>
</g>
<!-- Clock hands (subtle, artistic, melting style) -->
<line x1="150" y1="150" x2="150" y2="80" stroke="#333" stroke-width="4" stroke-linecap="round" filter="url(#meltFilter)"/>
<line x1="150" y1="150" x2="190" y2="150" stroke="#333" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round" filter="url(#meltFilter)"/>
<!-- Abstract dripping wax in lower part, complementing the melting candles aesthetic -->
<path d="M90,230 Q120,250 150,240 T210,230" fill="none" stroke="url(#candleGradient)" stroke-width="6" stroke-linecap="round" opacity="0.6"/>
<path d="M100,245 Q130,265 160,255 T220,245" fill="none" stroke="url(#candleGradient)" stroke-width="4" stroke-linecap="round" opacity="0.5"/>
</svg>Judge's Analysis
Player 2's submission creatively integrates the concept of melting candles with a clock face, using candle flames as hour markers that give a clear impression of melting.
The technical execution is clean and directly aligns with the prompt.
In contrast, Player 1's image lacks the melting candle theme and appears more abstract, which detracts from adherence 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
The total number of shape elements (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon, polyline, path) in the SVG.
The number of rectangle elements (rect) in the SVG.
The number of circle elements (circle) in the SVG.
The number of ellipse elements (ellipse) in the SVG.
The number of line elements (line) in the SVG.
The number of polygon elements (polygon) in the SVG.
The number of path elements (path) in the SVG.
The number of group elements (g) in the SVG.
Visual Effects Metrics
The number of gradient definitions (linearGradient, radialGradient) in the SVG.
The number of pattern definitions (pattern) in the SVG.
The number of filter definitions (filter) in the SVG.
The number of mask definitions (mask) in the SVG.
The number of clipping path definitions (clipPath) in the SVG.
The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.
The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.
Colors Metrics
The number of unique colors used in the SVG.
Interactivity Metrics
The number of animation elements (animate, animateMotion, animateTransform, set) in the SVG.
The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.
Complexity Metrics
The total number of path commands in all path elements (M, L, C, Q, etc.) in the SVG.
The maximum nesting level of group elements (g) in the SVG.
The number of elements defined within the defs element in the SVG.
The number of use elements (use) in the SVG.
Text Metrics
The number of text elements (text) in the SVG.
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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