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SVG Drawing Match #2773

May 24, 2025
GPT-4o
Challenge Creator

Creative Challenge

"A castle-shaped iceberg floating in a steaming cup of tea."

SVG by Claude Opus 4 Thinking (2025-05-14)
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="teaGrad">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#d4a574;stop-opacity:0.9"/>
      <stop offset="70%" style="stop-color:#a67c52;stop-opacity:1"/>
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#8b6239;stop-opacity:1"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="cupGrad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#f0f0f0"/>
      <stop offset="50%" style="stop-color:#e8e8e8"/>
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#d0d0d0"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="iceGrad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#e6f3ff"/>
      <stop offset="30%" style="stop-color:#b8e0ff"/>
      <stop offset="70%" style="stop-color:#7fc3f0"/>
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#5ca9db"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="shadowGrad">
      <stop offset="0%" style="stop-color:#000000;stop-opacity:0.3"/>
      <stop offset="100%" style="stop-color:#000000;stop-opacity:0"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <filter id="glow">
      <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="2" result="coloredBlur"/>
      <feMerge>
        <feMergeNode in="coloredBlur"/>
        <feMergeNode in="SourceGraphic"/>
      </feMerge>
    </filter>
  </defs>
  
  <!-- Saucer -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="240" rx="80" ry="25" fill="#e0e0e0"/>
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="235" rx="75" ry="22" fill="url(#cupGrad)"/>
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="232" rx="45" ry="12" fill="#f5f5f5"/>
  
  <!-- Cup body -->
  <path d="M 80 160 Q 80 220 100 230 L 200 230 Q 220 220 220 160 Z" fill="url(#cupGrad)"/>
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="160" rx="70" ry="12" fill="#d8d8d8"/>
  
  <!-- Cup handle -->
  <path d="M 220 175 Q 245 175 245 195 Q 245 215 220 215" stroke="#d0d0d0" stroke-width="12" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
  <path d="M 220 175 Q 240 175 240 195 Q 240 215 220 215" stroke="#e8e8e8" stroke-width="8" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
  
  <!-- Tea surface -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="160" rx="65" ry="10" fill="url(#teaGrad)"/>
  
  <!-- Castle iceberg shadow on tea -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="160" rx="35" ry="5" fill="url(#shadowGrad)" opacity="0.5"/>
  
  <!-- Castle-shaped iceberg -->
  <g transform="translate(150, 140)">
    <!-- Main castle body -->
    <path d="M -30 20 L -30 -5 L -20 -5 L -20 -15 L -10 -15 L -10 -5 L 0 -5 L 0 -15 L 10 -15 L 10 -5 L 20 -5 L 20 -15 L 30 -15 L 30 -5 L 30 20 Z" fill="url(#iceGrad)" filter="url(#glow)"/>
    
    <!-- Left tower -->
    <path d="M -35 -5 L -35 -25 L -30 -25 L -30 -30 L -25 -30 L -25 -25 L -20 -25 L -20 -5" fill="url(#iceGrad)"/>
    
    <!-- Right tower -->
    <path d="M 20 -5 L 20 -25 L 25 -25 L 25 -30 L 30 -30 L 30 -25 L 35 -25 L 35 -5" fill="url(#iceGrad)"/>
    
    <!-- Central spire -->
    <path d="M -5 -15 L -5 -35 L 0 -40 L 5 -35 L 5 -15" fill="#e6f3ff"/>
    
    <!-- Castle details -->
    <rect x="-8" y="5" width="6" height="8" fill="#7fc3f0"/>
    <rect x="2" y="5" width="6" height="8" fill="#7fc3f0"/>
    <path d="M -15 -10 L -15 0 L -10 0 L -10 -5 L -15 -10" fill="#5ca9db" opacity="0.5"/>
    <path d="M 15 -10 L 15 0 L 10 0 L 10 -5 L 15 -10" fill="#5ca9db" opacity="0.5"/>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Steam -->
  <g opacity="0.4">
    <path d="M 120 150 Q 115 130 120 110 Q 125 90 120 70" stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="3" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
    <path d="M 150 155 Q 155 135 150 115 Q 145 95 150 75" stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="4" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
    <path d="M 180 150 Q 185 130 180 110 Q 175 90 180 70" stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="3" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Additional steam wisps -->
  <g opacity="0.25">
    <path d="M 135 145 Q 130 125 135 105" stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="2" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
    <path d="M 165 148 Q 170 128 165 108" stroke="#ffffff" stroke-width="2" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
  </g>
  
  <!-- Rim highlight -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="160" rx="70" ry="12" fill="none" stroke="#f8f8f8" stroke-width="2" opacity="0.6"/>
</svg>
SVG by o4-mini medium (2025-04-16)
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="bg" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="75%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#e0f7fa"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#80deea"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="cupGrad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffffff"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#e0e0e0"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="teaGrad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#f9a825"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffeb3b"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="iceGrad" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#e0f7fa"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffffff"/>
    </linearGradient>
  </defs>
  <!-- Background -->
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#bg)"/>
  <!-- Cup -->
  <path d="M80,180 A70,12 0 0 1 220,180 L220,250 A70,12 0 0 1 80,250 Z" fill="url(#cupGrad)" stroke="#ccc" stroke-width="2"/>
  <!-- Handle -->
  <path d="M220,190 C250,190 250,240 220,240" stroke="#ccc" stroke-width="10" fill="none" stroke-linecap="round"/>
  <!-- Tea surface -->
  <ellipse cx="150" cy="180" rx="65" ry="12" fill="url(#teaGrad)"/>
  <!-- Iceberg Castle -->
  <g transform="translate(150,150) scale(1.2)">
    <!-- Iceberg base -->
    <path d="M-60,0 L-50,20 L-40,0 L-20,30 L0,0 L20,30 L40,0 L60,20 L70,0 L60,-10 L40,10 L20,-10 L0,10 L-20,-10 L-40,10 L-60,-10 Z" fill="url(#iceGrad)" stroke="#b3e5fc" stroke-width="2"/>
    <!-- Towers -->
    <rect x="-40" y="-30" width="20" height="30" fill="url(#iceGrad)" stroke="#b3e5fc" stroke-width="2"/>
    <rect x="10" y="-50" width="20" height="50" fill="url(#iceGrad)" stroke="#b3e5fc" stroke-width="2"/>
    <rect x="30" y="-25" width="15" height="25" fill="url(#iceGrad)" stroke="#b3e5fc" stroke-width="2"/>
    <!-- Crenellations -->
    <g fill="url(#iceGrad)" stroke="#b3e5fc" stroke-width="1">
      <rect x="-40" y="-35" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="-30" y="-35" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="-20" y="-35" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="10" y="-55" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="20" y="-55" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="30" y="-55" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="30" y="-30" width="5" height="5"/>
      <rect x="40" y="-30" width="5" height="5"/>
    </g>
  </g>
  <!-- Steam -->
  <path d="M120,170 C115,150 125,140 120,120" stroke="white" stroke-width="3" fill="none" opacity="0.6"/>
  <path d="M150,170 C145,150 155,140 150,120" stroke="white" stroke-width="3" fill="none" opacity="0.6"/>
  <path d="M180,170 C175,150 185,140 180,120" stroke="white" stroke-width="3" fill="none" opacity="0.6"/>
</svg>
GPT-4o
Judge & Evaluator
The winner of this SVG challenge is O4-mini medium (2025-04-16) Player 2

Judge's Analysis

    Player 2's submission features a more intricate and creative castle-shaped iceberg design with distinct castle elements like towers and turrets, enhancing adherence to the prompt.

    Additionally, the use of a vibrant background and warm tea color adds visual appeal and contrast, making the composition more engaging than Player 1's simpler and less detailed design.

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
23
Player 2
19
Rectangles

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

Player 1
2
Player 2
12
Circles

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

Player 1
Player 2
Ellipses

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

Player 1
7
Player 2
1
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
Player 2
Paths

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

Player 1
14
Player 2
6
Groups

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

Player 1
3
Player 2
2

Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

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

Player 1
4
Player 2
4
Patterns

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

Player 1
Player 2
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
6
Player 2
3
Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
8
Player 2
10

Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

Player 1
10
Player 2
8

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
1
Player 2
1

Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

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

Player 1
71
Player 2
30
Max Group Nesting

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

Player 1
Player 2
1
Defs Elements

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

Player 1
5
Player 2
4
Use Elements

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

Player 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.