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SVG Drawing Match #2431

May 09, 2025

GPT-4o

Challenge Creator

Creative Challenge

"A snail racing a rocket under a starry sky."

o3 high (2025-04-16)

Player 1

ELO: 1,073.622 1,064.894 (-8.7)

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <defs>
    <!-- Gradients -->
    <linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#00143a"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#000000"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="starGrad" fx="50%" fy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffffff" stop-opacity="1"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffffff" stop-opacity="0"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="snailShellGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#F8B195"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#F67280"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="snailBodyGrad" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#6C5B7B"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#355C7D"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="rocketBodyGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#e3f2fd"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#cfd8dc"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="rocketStripeGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="0">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#3F51B5"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#2196F3"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="flameGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffff8d"/>
      <stop offset="40%" stop-color="#ff9800"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#d84315"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <!-- Pattern -->
    <pattern id="shellPattern" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse" width="20" height="20">
      <circle cx="10" cy="10" r="8" fill="url(#snailShellGrad)"/>
      <path d="M0 10 H20 M10 0 V20" stroke="#F67280" stroke-width="1"/>
    </pattern>
    <!-- Filter for glowing elements -->
    <filter id="glow">
      <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="1.5" result="coloredBlur"/>
      <feMerge>
        <feMergeNode in="coloredBlur"/>
        <feMergeNode in="SourceGraphic"/>
      </feMerge>
    </filter>
  </defs>

  <!-- Sky background -->
  <rect x="0" y="0" width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)"/>

  <!-- Stars -->
  <g id="stars" filter="url(#glow)" fill="url(#starGrad)">
    <circle cx="20"  cy="30"  r="2"/>
    <circle cx="60"  cy="80"  r="1.5"/>
    <circle cx="110" cy="50"  r="2"/>
    <circle cx="150" cy="20"  r="1.8"/>
    <circle cx="200" cy="70"  r="2.2"/>
    <circle cx="250" cy="30"  r="1.3"/>
    <circle cx="280" cy="90"  r="2"/>
    <circle cx="40"  cy="140" r="1.6"/>
    <circle cx="90"  cy="110" r="2"/>
    <circle cx="135" cy="150" r="1.4"/>
    <circle cx="175" cy="120" r="2.1"/>
    <circle cx="220" cy="140" r="1.9"/>
    <circle cx="270" cy="120" r="2"/>
    <circle cx="50"  cy="200" r="1.4"/>
    <circle cx="100" cy="180" r="1.9"/>
    <circle cx="150" cy="200" r="1.7"/>
    <circle cx="190" cy="180" r="2"/>
    <circle cx="240" cy="210" r="1.6"/>
    <circle cx="290" cy="180" r="1.5"/>
    <circle cx="20"  cy="260" r="1.8"/>
    <circle cx="70"  cy="240" r="1.3"/>
    <circle cx="120" cy="250" r="2"/>
    <circle cx="170" cy="260" r="1.5"/>
    <circle cx="220" cy="250" r="2"/>
    <circle cx="270" cy="240" r="1.4"/>
  </g>

  <!-- Ground racing track -->
  <line x1="0" y1="240" x2="300" y2="240" stroke="#4CAF50" stroke-width="3" stroke-dasharray="12 8" />

  <!-- Snail -->
  <g id="snail" transform="translate(30,0)">
    <!-- Body -->
    <path d="M20 220 q40 -35 100 0 q-20 35 -100 0 z" fill="url(#snailBodyGrad)" />
    <!-- Head -->
    <circle cx="125" cy="210" r="14" fill="url(#snailBodyGrad)" />
    <!-- Eyes -->
    <g stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="2">
      <line x1="118" y1="190" x2="118" y2="205" />
      <line x1="132" y1="190" x2="132" y2="205" />
      <circle cx="118" cy="188" r="3" fill="#ffffff" />
      <circle cx="132" cy="188" r="3" fill="#ffffff" />
    </g>
    <!-- Shell -->
    <circle cx="70" cy="195" r="35" fill="url(#shellPattern)" stroke="#F67280" stroke-width="2" />
    <!-- Speed lines (ironic) -->
    <g stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="1" stroke-linecap="round" opacity="0.6">
      <line x1="0"  y1="215" x2="15" y2="215" />
      <line x1="0"  y1="225" x2="15" y2="225" />
      <line x1="0"  y1="235" x2="15" y2="235" />
    </g>
  </g>

  <!-- Rocket -->
  <g id="rocket" transform="translate(180,80) rotate(-10)">
    <!-- Body -->
    <rect x="0" y="20" width="50" height="90" rx="10" fill="url(#rocketBodyGrad)" />
    <!-- Nose -->
    <polygon points="0,20 25,0 50,20" fill="url(#rocketStripeGrad)" />
    <!-- Window -->
    <circle cx="25" cy="55" r="10" fill="#82B1FF" stroke="#37474F" stroke-width="2" />
    <!-- Stripe -->
    <rect x="0" y="60" width="50" height="8" fill="url(#rocketStripeGrad)" />
    <!-- Fins -->
    <polygon points="5,95 -12,115 5,115" fill="#FF1744" />
    <polygon points="45,95 62,115 45,115" fill="#FF1744" />
    <!-- Flame -->
    <path d="M25 110 q -10 25 0 45 q 10 -20 0 -45" fill="url(#flameGrad)" filter="url(#glow)" />
  </g>
</svg>

Claude 3.7 Sonnet (2025-02-19)

Player 2

ELO: 1,243.982 1,252.71 (+8.7)

Winner

<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
  <!-- Background -->
  <defs>
    <linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0a0033" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#1a0066" />
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="starGlow" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%" fx="50%" fy="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="white" stop-opacity="1" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="white" stop-opacity="0" />
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="raceTrack" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#553311" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#775533" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#553311" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="shellGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#8a5d3b" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#d3a17e" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#8a5d3b" />
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="rocketGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ff3333" />
      <stop offset="50%" stop-color="#ff6666" />
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff3333" />
    </linearGradient>
    <filter id="glow" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
      <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="2" result="blur" />
      <feComposite in="SourceGraphic" in2="blur" operator="over" />
    </filter>
  </defs>

  <!-- Sky background -->
  <rect x="0" y="0" width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)" />
  
  <!-- Stars -->
  <g id="stars">
    <circle cx="30" cy="40" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="60" cy="25" r="1.5" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="90" cy="50" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="120" cy="30" r="1.2" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="150" cy="20" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="180" cy="45" r="1.5" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="210" cy="25" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="240" cy="35" r="1.2" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="270" cy="50" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="45" cy="70" r="1.3" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="75" cy="60" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="105" cy="75" r="1.4" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="135" cy="55" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="165" cy="70" r="1.2" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="195" cy="65" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="225" cy="80" r="1.5" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="255" cy="75" r="1" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="285" cy="65" r="1.3" fill="white" />
  </g>
  
  <!-- Shooting stars -->
  <g>
    <path d="M200,20 L210,30" stroke="white" stroke-width="1" stroke-linecap="round">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0;1;0" dur="3s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </path>
    <path d="M250,60 L265,75" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0;1;0" dur="5s" repeatCount="indefinite" begin="1s" />
    </path>
  </g>

  <!-- Moon -->
  <circle cx="250" cy="50" r="20" fill="#fffccc" />
  <circle cx="240" cy="45" r="5" fill="#e6e3b3" />
  <circle cx="260" cy="55" r="6" fill="#e6e3b3" />
  <circle cx="250" cy="60" r="4" fill="#e6e3b3" />

  <!-- Race track -->
  <rect x="0" y="200" width="300" height="100" fill="url(#raceTrack)" />
  <path d="M0,200 C100,180 200,220 300,200" stroke="#664422" stroke-width="2" fill="none" />
  
  <!-- Finish line -->
  <g transform="translate(280, 190)">
    <rect x="-5" y="0" width="10" height="30" fill="black" />
    <rect x="-5" y="0" width="10" height="5" fill="white" />
    <rect x="-5" y="10" width="10" height="5" fill="white" />
    <rect x="-5" y="20" width="10" height="5" fill="white" />
    <text x="-15" y="-5" font-family="Arial" font-size="10" fill="white">FINISH</text>
  </g>

  <!-- Snail -->
  <g transform="translate(50, 190)">
    <!-- Shell -->
    <path d="M0,0 C-5,-10 -15,-15 -20,-10 C-25,-5 -25,5 -20,10 C-15,15 -5,10 0,0 Z" fill="url(#shellGradient)" />
    <path d="M-10,0 C-12,-5 -17,-7 -19,-5 C-21,-2 -21,3 -19,5 C-17,7 -12,5 -10,0 Z" fill="#6b4425" fill-opacity="0.7" />
    
    <!-- Body -->
    <path d="M0,0 C5,-2 10,-2 15,0 C20,2 25,5 25,10 C25,15 20,18 15,20 C10,22 5,22 0,20 C-5,18 -5,15 0,10 Z" fill="#a3ff73" />
    
    <!-- Head -->
    <circle cx="20" cy="5" r="5" fill="#a3ff73" />
    
    <!-- Eyes -->
    <circle cx="22" cy="3" r="1.5" fill="black" />
    <circle cx="22" cy="3" r="0.5" fill="white" />
    <circle cx="18" cy="3" r="1.5" fill="black" />
    <circle cx="18" cy="3" r="0.5" fill="white" />
    
    <!-- Antennas -->
    <path d="M18,0 C18,-3 19,-6 21,-8" stroke="#a3ff73" stroke-width="1" fill="none" />
    <circle cx="21" cy="-8" r="1" fill="#a3ff73" />
    <path d="M22,0 C22,-3 23,-6 25,-8" stroke="#a3ff73" stroke-width="1" fill="none" />
    <circle cx="25" cy="-8" r="1" fill="#a3ff73" />
    
    <!-- Racing number -->
    <circle cx="-10" cy="0" r="5" fill="white" />
    <text x="-12" y="3" font-family="Arial" font-weight="bold" font-size="8" fill="black">1</text>
    
    <!-- Slime trail -->
    <path d="M-20,10 C-30,12 -40,10 -50,12 C-60,14 -70,12 -80,14" stroke="#a3ff73" stroke-width="2" stroke-opacity="0.6" fill="none">
      <animate attributeName="d" 
               values="M-20,10 C-30,12 -40,10 -50,12 C-60,14 -70,12 -80,14;
                      M-20,10 C-30,10 -40,12 -50,10 C-60,12 -70,14 -80,12;
                      M-20,10 C-30,12 -40,10 -50,12 C-60,14 -70,12 -80,14" 
               dur="4s" 
               repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </path>
  </g>

  <!-- Rocket -->
  <g transform="translate(120, 180) rotate(-10)">
    <!-- Rocket body -->
    <path d="M0,0 L10,30 L20,0 Z" fill="url(#rocketGradient)" />
    <rect x="0" y="-20" width="20" height="20" fill="#cccccc" />
    <rect x="5" y="-30" width="10" height="10" fill="#999999" />
    
    <!-- Windows -->
    <circle cx="10" cy="-10" r="5" fill="#66ccff" />
    <circle cx="10" cy="-10" r="4" fill="#99eeff" />
    
    <!-- Fins -->
    <path d="M0,0 L-10,-10 L0,-20 Z" fill="#ff6666" />
    <path d="M20,0 L30,-10 L20,-20 Z" fill="#ff6666" />
    
    <!-- Flames -->
    <g filter="url(#glow)">
      <path d="M5,0 Q10,15 15,0" fill="#ffcc00">
        <animate attributeName="d" 
                 values="M5,0 Q10,15 15,0; M5,0 Q10,20 15,0; M5,0 Q10,15 15,0" 
                 dur="0.3s" 
                 repeatCount="indefinite" />
      </path>
      <path d="M7,0 Q10,10 13,0" fill="#ff6600">
        <animate attributeName="d" 
                 values="M7,0 Q10,10 13,0; M7,0 Q10,15 13,0; M7,0 Q10,10 13,0" 
                 dur="0.2s" 
                 repeatCount="indefinite" />
      </path>
      <path d="M8,0 Q10,5 12,0" fill="white">
        <animate attributeName="d" 
                 values="M8,0 Q10,5 12,0; M8,0 Q10,8 12,0; M8,0 Q10,5 12,0" 
                 dur="0.1s" 
                 repeatCount="indefinite" />
      </path>
    </g>
    
    <!-- Racing number -->
    <circle cx="10" cy="-10" r="3" fill="white" />
    <text x="8" y="-8" font-family="Arial" font-weight="bold" font-size="6" fill="black">2</text>
  </g>

  <!-- Smoke puffs -->
  <g>
    <circle cx="115" cy="190" r="5" fill="#dddddd" opacity="0.7">
      <animate attributeName="cy" values="190;170;150" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.7;0.3;0" dur="2s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </circle>
    <circle cx="125" cy="195" r="4" fill="#dddddd" opacity="0.5">
      <animate attributeName="cy" values="195;180;165" dur="1.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.5;0.2;0" dur="1.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </circle>
    <circle cx="118" cy="185" r="6" fill="#dddddd" opacity="0.6">
      <animate attributeName="cy" values="185;160;135" dur="2.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.6;0.3;0" dur="2.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" />
    </circle>
  </g>

  <!-- Race announcer text -->
  <g>
    <path id="textPath" d="M50,100 C100,80 200,80 250,100" fill="none" />
    <text font-family="Arial" font-size="12" font-weight="bold" fill="white">
      <textPath href="#textPath">THE ULTIMATE RACE: SLOW AND STEADY VS. ROCKET SCIENCE!</textPath>
    </text>
  </g>

  <!-- Spectators -->
  <g transform="translate(20, 180)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffaa99" />
    <circle cx="15" cy="0" r="5" fill="#99aaff" />
    <circle cx="30" cy="0" r="5" fill="#aaffaa" />
    <path d="M-2,5 L2,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
    <path d="M13,5 L17,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
    <path d="M28,5 L32,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
  </g>
  <g transform="translate(200, 180)">
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#ffaa99" />
    <circle cx="15" cy="0" r="5" fill="#99aaff" />
    <circle cx="30" cy="0" r="5" fill="#aaffaa" />
    <path d="M-2,5 L2,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
    <path d="M13,5 L17,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
    <path d="M28,5 L32,5" stroke="black" stroke-width="1" />
  </g>
</svg>

GPT-4o

Judge & Evaluator

The winner of this SVG challenge is Claude 3.7 Sonnet (2025-02-19) Player 2

Judge's Analysis

Player 2's submission is more dynamic and creative, featuring multiple snails, a finish line, and a clear race theme under a starry sky.

The inclusion of a moon and the title adds a whimsical touch, enhancing the narrative.

Player 1's submission, while clean and visually appealing, lacks the same level of storytelling and complexity.

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.

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Rectangles

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

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Circles

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

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Ellipses

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

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Lines

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

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Polygons

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

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Paths

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

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Groups

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

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Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

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

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Patterns

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

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Filters

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

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Masks

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

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Clip Paths

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

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Elements with Opacity

The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.

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Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

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Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

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Interactivity Metrics

Animations

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

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Elements with Transform

The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.

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Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

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

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Max Group Nesting

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

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Defs Elements

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

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Use Elements

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

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Text Metrics

Text Elements

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

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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.