Creative Challenge
"Clockwork cityscape under a swirling, starry sky"
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<defs>
<radialGradient id="skyGradient" cx="150" cy="150" r="150" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#00112b"/>
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#00061a"/>
</radialGradient>
<linearGradient id="starGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#f5f9ff"/>
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#e6f0ff"/>
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#d9e7ff"/>
</linearGradient>
<linearGradient id="clockGradient" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffcc99"/>
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#ff9966"/>
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff6633"/>
</linearGradient>
<pattern id="starPattern" x="0" y="0" width="10" height="10" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
<circle cx="5" cy="5" r="1" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
<circle cx="2" cy="8" r="0.5" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
<circle cx="8" cy="3" r="0.7" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
</pattern>
</defs>
<rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)"/>
<rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#starPattern)" opacity="0.5"/>
<g transform="translate(150, 220)">
<g transform="scale(0.8)">
<path d="M-50,0 C-50,-50 50,-50 50,0 S-50,50 -50,0 Z" fill="#444"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="40" fill="url(#clockGradient)"/>
<line x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="-30" stroke="#333" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round"/>
<line x1="0" y1="0" x2="20" y2="0" stroke="#333" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#333"/>
</g>
<g transform="translate(-150, -100)">
<rect x="-10" y="0" width="20" height="100" fill="#666"/>
<rect x="-20" y="100" width="40" height="50" fill="#777"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="125" r="10" fill="#888"/>
<path d="M-20,100 L-30,90 M20,100 L30,90" stroke="#666" stroke-width="2"/>
</g>
<g transform="translate(150, -100)">
<rect x="-10" y="0" width="20" height="100" fill="#666"/>
<rect x="-20" y="100" width="40" height="50" fill="#777"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="125" r="10" fill="#888"/>
<path d="M-20,100 L-30,90 M20,100 L30,90" stroke="#666" stroke-width="2"/>
</g>
<g transform="translate(0, -200)">
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="50" fill="#999"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="40" fill="#bbb"/>
<line x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="-30" stroke="#333" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round"/>
<line x1="0" y1="0" x2="20" y2="0" stroke="#333" stroke-width="3" stroke-linecap="round"/>
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="5" fill="#333"/>
</g>
</g>
<path d="M0,250 C50,200 250,200 300,250" fill="#444" opacity="0.8"/>
<path d="M0,250 Q150,230 300,250" fill="none" stroke="#555" stroke-width="2" opacity="0.8"/>
<circle cx="150" cy="150" r="5" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
<circle cx="100" cy="100" r="3" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
<circle cx="200" cy="50" r="4" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
<circle cx="250" cy="150" r="2" fill="url(#starGradient)"/>
</svg>
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300">
<!-- Definitions for reusable elements -->
<defs>
<!-- Sky gradient from top to bottom -->
<linearGradient id="skyGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="0%" y2="100%">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0a0033" />
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#1a0050" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#2a0066" />
</linearGradient>
<!-- Gold/brass gear color -->
<linearGradient id="brassGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffd700" />
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#b8860b" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#cd7f32" />
</linearGradient>
<!-- Silver/steel gear color -->
<linearGradient id="steelGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#f0f0f0" />
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#a0a0a0" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#707070" />
</linearGradient>
<!-- Building gradient -->
<linearGradient id="buildingGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="0%">
<stop offset="0%" stop-color="#333344" />
<stop offset="50%" stop-color="#444466" />
<stop offset="100%" stop-color="#333344" />
</linearGradient>
<!-- Star glow filter -->
<filter id="starGlow" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
<feGaussianBlur in="SourceGraphic" stdDeviation="1" result="blur" />
<feComposite in="SourceGraphic" in2="blur" operator="over" />
</filter>
<!-- Gear definitions of different sizes -->
<g id="gear1">
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="10" fill="url(#brassGradient)" />
<path d="M0,-15 L2,-10 L-2,-10 Z M0,15 L2,10 L-2,10 Z M-15,0 L-10,2 L-10,-2 Z M15,0 L10,2 L10,-2 Z" fill="url(#brassGradient)" />
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="3" fill="#333" />
</g>
<g id="gear2">
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="15" fill="url(#steelGradient)" />
<path d="M0,-20 L3,-15 L-3,-15 Z M0,20 L3,15 L-3,15 Z M-20,0 L-15,3 L-15,-3 Z M20,0 L15,3 L15,-3 Z M-14,-14 L-10,-10 L-14,-10 Z M14,14 L10,10 L10,14 Z M-14,14 L-10,10 L-14,10 Z M14,-14 L10,-10 L10,-14 Z" fill="url(#steelGradient)" />
<circle cx="0" cy="0" r="4" fill="#333" />
</g>
</defs>
<!-- Style definitions for animations -->
<style>
@keyframes rotate {
from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes rotateReverse {
from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}
@keyframes twinkle {
0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
50% { opacity: 1; }
}
.gear-spin-slow { animation: rotate 20s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.gear-spin-medium { animation: rotate 15s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.gear-spin-fast { animation: rotate 10s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.gear-spin-reverse-slow { animation: rotateReverse 25s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.gear-spin-reverse-medium { animation: rotateReverse 18s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.gear-spin-reverse-fast { animation: rotateReverse 12s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.twinkle-1 { animation: twinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.twinkle-2 { animation: twinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 1s; }
.twinkle-3 { animation: twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
@keyframes swirl {
0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1); }
100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}
.swirl-slow { animation: swirl 40s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
.swirl-medium { animation: swirl 30s linear infinite; transform-origin: center; }
</style>
<!-- Background night sky -->
<rect x="0" y="0" width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGradient)" />
<!-- Swirling starry pattern -->
<g class="swirl-slow">
<path d="M0,80 C50,60 100,120 150,70 S250,130 300,90" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.2)" stroke-width="1" />
<path d="M0,30 C80,10 150,50 200,20 S280,70 300,40" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.2)" stroke-width="1" />
</g>
<g class="swirl-medium">
<path d="M50,0 C100,50 150,20 200,60 S250,20 280,70" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.2)" stroke-width="0.5" />
<path d="M10,60 C80,30 120,80 180,40 S250,70 290,35" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.15)" stroke-width="0.7" />
</g>
<!-- Stars along the swirls -->
<g>
<!-- First swirl stars -->
<circle cx="20" cy="75" r="1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="50" cy="65" r="0.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<circle cx="90" cy="90" r="1.2" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="120" cy="80" r="0.6" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="160" cy="70" r="1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="200" cy="85" r="0.7" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="240" cy="95" r="1.1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="280" cy="85" r="0.9" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<!-- Second swirl stars -->
<circle cx="25" cy="25" r="0.7" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="60" cy="15" r="1.2" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="100" cy="30" r="0.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="140" cy="25" r="1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="180" cy="20" r="0.9" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<circle cx="220" cy="30" r="1.1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="260" cy="35" r="0.6" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="290" cy="30" r="1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<!-- Random stars in the sky -->
<circle cx="15" cy="15" r="0.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<circle cx="40" cy="35" r="1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="75" cy="20" r="0.7" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="115" cy="45" r="1.1" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="155" cy="15" r="0.9" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="195" cy="25" r="1.2" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" />
<circle cx="245" cy="35" r="0.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
</g>
<!-- Larger, brighter stars with glow and animation -->
<circle cx="50" cy="50" r="1.5" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="120" cy="30" r="2" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<circle cx="200" cy="45" r="1.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="250" cy="25" r="2.2" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="70" cy="25" r="1.7" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<circle cx="15" cy="60" r="1.6" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-3" />
<circle cx="170" cy="15" r="1.9" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-1" />
<circle cx="290" cy="45" r="1.8" fill="white" filter="url(#starGlow)" class="twinkle-2" />
<!-- Moon with craters -->
<circle cx="40" cy="40" r="15" fill="rgba(255,255,230,0.9)" />
<circle cx="35" cy="35" r="4" fill="rgba(150,150,150,0.2)" />
<circle cx="45" cy="45" r="3" fill="rgba(150,150,150,0.2)" />
<circle cx="46" cy="32" r="2" fill="rgba(150,150,150,0.2)" />
<!-- Cityscape -->
<g id="buildings">
<!-- Building 1 - tallest with clock face -->
<rect x="40" y="120" width="40" height="180" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<circle cx="60" cy="160" r="15" fill="white" stroke="#333" />
<circle cx="60" cy="160" r="12" fill="none" stroke="#333" />
<line x1="60" y1="160" x2="60" y2="150" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1.5" />
<line x1="60" y1="160" x2="68" y2="164" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" />
<rect x="50" y="190" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="62" y="190" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="50" y="210" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="62" y="210" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="50" y="230" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="62" y="230" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="50" y="250" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="62" y="250" width="8" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="45" y="120" width="30" height="5" fill="url(#brassGradient)" />
<!-- Building 2 - with gears visible -->
<rect x="85" y="150" width="45" height="150" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<circle cx="107" cy="180" r="15" fill="none" stroke="#555" stroke-width="1" />
<rect x="95" y="210" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="110" y="210" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="95" y="240" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="110" y="240" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="95" y="270" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="110" y="270" width="10" height="15" fill="#333" />
<rect x="90" y="150" width="35" height="5" fill="url(#steelGradient)" />
<!-- Building 3 - mechanical tower -->
<rect x="135" y="170" width="30" height="130" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<line x1="150" y1="190" x2="150" y2="220" stroke="#333" stroke-width="2" />
<circle cx="150" cy="220" r="5" fill="#333" />
<rect x="140" y="230" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="152" y="230" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="140" y="250" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="152" y="250" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="140" y="270" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="152" y="270" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<!-- Building 4 - with exposed clockwork -->
<rect x="170" y="190" width="50" height="110" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<rect x="180" y="200" width="30" height="40" fill="none" stroke="#555" stroke-width="1" />
<rect x="180" y="250" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="195" y="250" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="210" y="250" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="180" y="270" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="195" y="270" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="210" y="270" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<!-- Building 5 - small with clock -->
<rect x="225" y="210" width="30" height="90" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<circle cx="240" cy="230" r="10" fill="white" stroke="#333" />
<line x1="240" y1="230" x2="240" y2="222" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" />
<line x1="240" y1="230" x2="246" y2="233" stroke="#333" stroke-width="0.8" />
<rect x="230" y="250" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="242" y="250" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="230" y="270" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="242" y="270" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<!-- Building 6 - gear tower -->
<rect x="260" y="180" width="35" height="120" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<rect x="265" y="250" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="280" y="250" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="265" y="270" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<rect x="280" y="270" width="10" height="12" fill="#333" />
<!-- Building 7 - front small building -->
<rect x="10" y="200" width="25" height="100" fill="url(#buildingGradient)" />
<rect x="15" y="250" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
<rect x="15" y="270" width="8" height="10" fill="#333" />
</g>
<!-- Animated gears and clockwork -->
<g id="clockwork">
<!-- Main gears in the buildings -->
<use href="#gear1" x="107" y="180" class="gear-spin-medium" />
<use href="#gear2" x="150" y="190" class="gear-spin-reverse-slow" />
<use href="#gear1" x="187" y="220" class="gear-spin-fast" />
<use href="#gear2" x="205" y="230" class="gear-spin-reverse-medium" />
<use href="#gear2" x="277" y="200" class="gear-spin-medium" />
<use href="#gear1" x="277" y="230" class="gear-spin-reverse-fast" />
<use href="#gear1" x="22" y="220" class="gear-spin-fast" />
<!-- Small gears in-between -->
<use href="#gear1" x="128" y="185" transform="scale(0.6)" class="gear-spin-fast" />
<use href="#gear1" x="170" y="210" transform="scale(0.7)" class="gear-spin-reverse-medium" />
<use href="#gear1" x="220" y="220" transform="scale(0.5)" class="gear-spin-fast" />
<use href="#gear1" x="260" y="215" transform="scale(0.6)" class="gear-spin-reverse-slow" />
<!-- Floating gears in the sky -->
<use href="#gear1" x="60" y="90" transform="scale(0.4)" class="gear-spin-slow" opacity="0.5" />
<use href="#gear2" x="100" y="70" transform="scale(0.3)" class="gear-spin-reverse-slow" opacity="0.4" />
<use href="#gear1" x="150" y="80" transform="scale(0.5)" class="gear-spin-medium" opacity="0.6" />
<use href="#gear2" x="200" y="65" transform="scale(0.4)" class="gear-spin-reverse-medium" opacity="0.5" />
<use href="#gear1" x="250" y="75" transform="scale(0.3)" class="gear-spin-fast" opacity="0.4" />
</g>
<!-- Connecting rods and mechanisms -->
<g id="mechanisms">
<line x1="107" y1="180" x2="150" y2="190" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="2,2" />
<line x1="150" y1="190" x2="187" y2="220" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="2,2" />
<line x1="187" y1="220" x2="205" y2="230" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="2,2" />
<line x1="205" y1="230" x2="240" y2="230" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="2,2" />
<line x1="240" y1="230" x2="277" y2="230" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" stroke-dasharray="2,2" />
<line x1="277" y1="200" x2="277" y2="230" stroke="#333" stroke-width="2" />
<!-- Pendulums -->
<line x1="60" y1="175" x2="60" y2="190" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" />
<circle cx="60" cy="190" r="3" fill="url(#brassGradient)" />
<line x1="150" y1="205" x2="150" y2="220" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" />
<circle cx="150" cy="220" r="3" fill="url(#steelGradient)" />
<line x1="240" y1="240" x2="240" y2="250" stroke="#333" stroke-width="1" />
<circle cx="240" cy="250" r="2" fill="url(#brassGradient)" />
</g>
<!-- Delicate connections between sky and city -->
<path d="M60,90 Q 70,120 60,160" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.3)" stroke-width="0.5" stroke-dasharray="2,3" />
<path d="M100,70 Q 110,110 107,180" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.3)" stroke-width="0.5" stroke-dasharray="2,3" />
<path d="M150,80 Q 150,130 150,190" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.3)" stroke-width="0.5" stroke-dasharray="2,3" />
<path d="M200,65 Q 195,130 205,230" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.3)" stroke-width="0.5" stroke-dasharray="2,3" />
<path d="M250,75 Q 260,130 277,200" fill="none" stroke="rgba(255,255,255,0.3)" stroke-width="0.5" stroke-dasharray="2,3" />
<!-- Ground with mechanical elements -->
<rect x="0" y="300" width="300" height="5" fill="#333" />
<path d="M0,300 Q 50,290 100,300 T 200,300 T 300,300" fill="#333" />
</svg>
Judge's Analysis
Player 2's submission effectively captures the theme of a 'clockwork cityscape under a swirling, starry sky' with a dynamic composition that includes gears and clock elements integrated into the cityscape.
The swirling sky and the intricate details contribute to a strong visual appeal and creativity.
Player 1's image, while interesting, lacks the complexity and thematic integration present in Player 2's work.
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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