Habbo Hotel: Origins News

[p]An absolute treat to judge, this was! We're all feeling pretty festive here at Habbo Hotel: Origins HQ and this competition ramped up the seasonal cheer just that little bit more 🎄[/p][p]As is usually the case with these furni design competitions, StrongHandle has both judged the entire competition, commented on the entries as a whole, and commented on the top 10 entries.[/p][p]Check it all below![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]👨🏻‍🎨 Christmas commentary from StrongHandle[/h3][p]Merry Origins Xmas everyone![/p][p]For once I am managing to wish you whatever holiday or event we are celebrating with one of these contests in time, I think last two the results were there only after the actual moment. Hopefully this will be a trend going forward too![/p][p]So yeah, a furni competition. I am again not going to read my previous forewords before writing this one so bear with me if it sounds repetitious! Yet again I had a fine selection of entries to go through, very festive. I was expecting to get more generally wintery submissions which is traditionally very acceptable way to go with Habbo Xmas lines, but nice to see everyone being in proper holiday spirits.[/p][p]As always I am explaining the judging process a little bit. As always I was looking at the technical execution and the base idea. There was some discussion on Discord about if using existing assets in your work is okay or preferable, so again couple words about that. Hopefully I am not sounding inconsistent compared to the last explanations, but here goes. Using existing assets in your work is completely fine, we in the actual art team do it, so you should be able to do it too. It is the execution that matters. Is it just a recolor? I am not giving those much attention. Is it using old thing as a base for something new? That is better. The line of something feeling uninspired or not can be thin, and everyone has their own feel for this. However this is a solo judge competition, so sadly you are at mercy of my whims and feels. I again just hope my line feels consistent to you and you don't feel someone is getting robbed.[/p][p]I have some explaining comments for the top 10 finishers down below like I always do! I was in a bit more hurry with these ones than normally, hopefully they will still be satisfactory. I know there has been demand for extending the comments for all 20, but I am also just a human and I need to do my actual work as well! Also remember that we all have different tastes and the marginals are very small like always, some things could've been placement or two up or down depending who you ask.[/p][p]Thanks to everyone participating and congratulations to our winners! Hopefully you all will enter next time too![/p][p]Yet again, Merry Xmas[/p][p]- Stronghandle[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🏆 Top 10[/h3][p]1st: Vincent (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]This is partly why I bothered to comment the issue of using existing assets in one's work in the foreword (read the foreword if you didn't already!), because this heavily uses the original set of HC furni in it. But in my opinion very well mixed, also I am pretty sure the main tower is mostly self drawn (the base is the oil lamp obviously). Here I think the execution of making something inspired and new from old succeeds. The HC style at least in my mind works really well as Santa-like tech. One thing hindering it is its absolute monstrous size, which made me consider dropping it from the first spot. But nothing else this time felt better. This is also the first winning entry without a small size drawn in the submission in these contests, so I need to draw it myself![/p][p]2nd: URT (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]This is just charmingly delightful. Obviously it does not show in this article, but surely you can find the whole submission somewhere in Discord or Twitter. But those who wont find it, it is meant as an extension piece for the Santa and Elf photo-stand-in rare. Very simple and effective, granted I don't think we have released the main piece yet? Would've been bit awkward if this won then! I promise that was not any kind of factor for this not making it to the absolute top.[/p][p]3rd: Spirit-sea (.ES)[/p][p][/p][p]This was the most complex elf sub this time around, and its not a shelf! Looks good, and I think the actual rendering style is very Origins compliant with the color selection and the dithering. I think it could use some animation frames though, if this was the overall winner it could look bit stiff in a room maybe?[/p][p]4th: Marcos (.COM.BR)[/p][p][/p][p]Fun idea and fitting with the theme. The animation (which is not shown in this article, seek it out) is especially cute. I think technically it the clearest problem I have with it is that is it does not seem to have the perfect balance, it looks like it is leaning behind. I assume you were trying to achieve the feel of the inverted knee of the deer's hind legs, but I don't think it worked here. Smaller problem is that the tips of the antlers are bit weird, maybe could've gone with a highlight at the top instead of going darker? Any way real fun entry.[/p][p]5th: Bab (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]I've said in other contests there that simple is best. Maybe, I think I've said it. But this is simple and cute item. And it does not have a face! Just very fitting to the theme.[/p][p]6th: Fuel (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]This was a funny one to judge, it kept going more higher and higher against other entries. It is real simple (and I did catch the base being the Dino Egg leaves) but really effective as christmassy item. For execution I think I'll note that the frosting (if that is the right term) does not sell the roundness of the ball portion that well, now the trickling (no idea if that is the best word here but you get it) of the frosting goes up and down in very much in sameish line. And the frosting could've gone pixel more wide than the ball to sell the form of it being on top bit better. Things to consider for the next time![/p][p]7th: GuReiPanda (.COM.BR)[/p][p][/p][p]Well made, but even though the concept is there, could be more on the theme. On a technical level its looking real nice, maybe the main green is looking a bit weird? Outside of that nice work on the actual stuff on the screen, again this article will most likely just show one frame, but seek the full concept somewhere.[/p][p]8th: Honk (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]This one here I might be little bit biased for, since I have been wondering on if I should be making a chimney furni in similar way for couple Decembers already. A simple, timeless, silly idea.[/p][p]9th: Goob (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]These are solid technically, however maybe tad too modern in look to end up higher. I think the gradient in the inside lines makes it too smooth looking for Origins in the end. The snow itself looks fine, but maybe it couldve still had higher contrast. Though thats more of an opinion, looks good either way. The form is also bit stiff, that snow is really packed in tight![/p][p]10th: Wsly (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]Simple and clean one. It might not be the most christmassy one outside of it being for nog though. Otherwise yet another pretty neat use of existing stuff. I got called out by favouring hand item providers too much on Discord, I need to watch myself in the future! But these just look nice. Technically I guess having a shadow all over the logo looks bit off, and if this made it to the game I would've cleaned maybe that off.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🏅 Runners up (in no particular order)[/h3][p]Remorso (.COM.BR)[/p][p][/p][p]Steve (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]Teschietto96 (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]Funkydonuts (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]KingKen (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]Chelle (.COM)[/p][p][/p][p]Database (.ES)[/p][p][/p][p]mossyman (.ES)[/p][p][/p][p]Sance (.ES)[/p][p][/p][p]hustle (.COM)[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🏨 Final words[/h3][p]To everyone that submitted an entry – thank you! StrongHandle had a tough time judging and it means so much to us that people are keen to put so much time, effort, and creativity into producing Habbo Hotel: Origins art.[/p][p]We're expecting to donate the prizes from this competition and the previous Neopets Room Building competition tomorrow once the badges for each of them are uploaded to the Hotel.[/p][p]We can't yet say when the HC / Santa contraption from Vincent will be released in-game, so keep an eye on our X page, Discord announcements, and website.[/p][p]Happy holidays![/p][p]- Harry[/p]

[h3]Happy Holidays, Habbos!!! 🎅[/h3][p]We’re calling on the community to compete to create a brand new, Christmas-themed furni item that we’ll release for everyone to enjoy. [/p][p]Will you design a cosy fireplace, a frosty snowball machine or something completely out of this world? Only you know the answer to that![/p][p]🎨 Your task: Design the ultimate piece of Christmas furni that captures the joy, weirdness, or nostalgia of the holidays in Habbo Hotel: Origins.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🛑 Rules and Design guidelines (please read thoroughly!)[/h3][p]IMPORTANT: You MUST use PostImages to submit your design. This is a pixel art competition and your submissions are likely to include multiple images that cannot be compressed or stretched.[/p][p]PostImages has an option to not resize your image, so make sure it is selected before you upload. You can also ensure your submissions are hidden from public view, which is helpful to avoid plagiarism.[/p][p]Note that by submitting on PostImages, you are also automatically approving for us to show your entry on our website and social media if you place in the top 20.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🗒️ Rules:[/h3][p]Submissions must include the big version of the furni, with an optional submission of the small size for bigger Origins rooms. Submitting the small size does not increase your chances of winning over entries without one.[/p]

• [p]Your design must be pixel drawn, entirely your own work, and not AI generated.[/p]
• [p]Your design must respect the Habbo Way (no offensive or inappropriate imagery).[/p]
• [p]Submitting multiple entries, including the use of alts, is forbidden, and you will be disqualified if we find you to have used alts or submitted multiple entries.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🖌️ Design guidelines:[/h3]

• [p]The furni size should be one tile (see below images for guidance).[/p]
• [p]If your furni looks different when it’s rotated, for example showing the back of a chair, you must draw it from both sides and upload both images to your PostImages post.[/p]
• [p]If your furni has different states, you’ll need to draw them and add them to your PostImages post.[/p]
• [p]Multiple furni states: Understand how to represent different states of your furni.[/p]
• [p]Designing from both sides: While flipping your design horizontally works in most cases, take a look at the Plasto chair example below to see why this doesn’t always apply with chairs.[/p]
• [p]To-scale, isometric grids: Use these as a guide to accurately scale your designs, with separate grids for big and small furni.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🧑‍⚖️ Judging[/h3][p]Stronghandle, a member of the art team, will be judging this furni design competition (cheers Stronghandle!) He’ll be judging your entries based on:[/p]

• [p]The quality of the artwork: Technical, artistic skills matter a great deal in this task.[/p]
• [p]Your creative approach: How will you make your furni stand out from the rest? Will you work an IRL reference or meme into it somehow? We’re looking for out-of-the-box thinking![/p]
• [p]Its relevance to Habbo: Will you work in any Habbo lore to your design? How will you make your furni relevant to the Habbo Hotel brand?[/p]
• [p]Sense of humour. Making your design funny in some way could make your design stand out.[/p]

[p]We reserve the right to make edits to the winning furni to ensure it works in-game and meets our design standards.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]📤 How to submit[/h3][p]Upload all versions of your furni to PostImages (you must use PostImages when submitting your entries!) Then, fill in this global Google Form before 8am Habbo Time on December 15th.[/p][p]You're advised to keep your furni designs off other social media platforms until after the submission deadline, so that there is less chance of your work being stolen and submitted under a different name.[/p][p]Please note that by participating in this competition, you fully accept that your furni may be used inside Habbo Hotel: Origins.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🏆 Prizes [/h2]

• [p]1st prize: Typewriter, 1000 credits, and 10x furni so you can keep or give them out to your friends upon release of the furni. Your item will also be sold on all 3 Origins sites.[/p]
• [p]2nd: Typewriter, 900 credits[/p]
• [p]3rd: Typewriter, 800 credits[/p]
• [p]4th: Typewriter, 700 credits[/p]
• [p]5th: Typewriter, 600 credits[/p]
• [p]6th: Typewriter, 500 credits[/p]
• [p]7th: Typewriter, 400 credits[/p]
• [p]8th: Typewriter, 300 credits[/p]
• [p]9th: Typewriter, 200 credits[/p]
• [p]10th: Typewriter, 100 credits[/p]

[p]The top 20 entries will also get a badge![/p][p][/p][p]Please note that the prizes listed above are for all three hotels, as this is a global competition.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Looking forward to seeing all of your entries![/p][p]- Harry[/p][p][/p]

[p]Hello, Origins community![/p][p]Back in March, we released an article introducing our new event programme - the Creators Circle. We’re both impressed and grateful for all of our Creators Circle members’ hard work to date in all three Origins hotels, however, following a decline in staff-led activities we have placed faith in a new group of Event Creators to take in-game events to the next level.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]THE EVENT CREATORS[/h2][p]Moving on from the Creators Circle concept, we’re introducing a group of official Event Creators, some of whom you will recognise from the Creators Circle, along with some new faces you might recognise from their events and games around Origins.[/p][p]This programme aims to replace both the Gamer’s Arena (staff-led weekly games) and the current Creators Circle programme.[/p][p]The Event Creators will be responsible for bringing you a variety of weekly games with multiple chances to win weekly rares and Champion Trophies, as well as larger themed and story-based campaign events (including global events) every month with credits, rares, and maybe even badge prizes![/p][hr][/hr][h2]MEET THE TEAM[/h2][p]As it stands, our current Creator Circle members will be wrapping up the programme throughout December, and we aim to enter the New Year with a bang and full launch of the Event Creators programme. In the meantime, meet the Habbos we’ve invited into the new team![/p][p][/p][p]b0bba (Origins US - b0bbaEC)[/p][p]I’m b0bba, a long-time Habbo Origins streamer and event host. You might know me for b0bba bingo, the Origins Steam Stream event, or simply seen me wandering the hotel in my purple cowboy hat. I run regular community games on stream and focus on creating welcoming, easy-to-join, fast-paced events that get everyone involved and keep the energy high. I’m excited to contribute to the new events program.[/p][p][/p][p]BobBarker (Origins US - BobEC)[/p][p]Hi, I’m BobBarker, creator of the Fishing Derby chaos, the immersive world of Quackface, and far too many spontaneous one off events. Most of my projects begin as an unhinged 3AM thought and somehow become a functioning idea before I’ve had coffee. I am READY to channel that chaotic organized energy into the events programme for you all!![/p][p][/p][p]Dovak (Origins US - DovakEC)[/p][p]Hey Legends! It's Dovak. I'm just a random guy who loves hosting and organizing big events. You might know me from the events I've done since the start of Origins and the previous Creators Circle project, like build wars, building competitions, Streets Of Bobba events, Masterchef, riddle mazes, teleport mazes and many more. Get ready for what's coming because I'm planning some exciting things. Let’s have fun together and I’ll see you all at the events! Peace ✌️[/p][p][/p][p]Howl (Origins US - HowlEC)[/p][p]Hello, Habbos! I'm Howl and I'm excited to take my events and community-building efforts to the next level as a part of the Events Creator team. Since the launch of Origins, I've hosted countless large-scale events to bring the community together. I'm particularly excited about this opportunity because I think the best events are developed through teamwork. My favorite events like DuckHunt, Rainbow Rush, Habbowood 2.0, and Luck o' the Irish have been a collaborative effort with some amazing people and I look forward to continuing to design events that are well-planned, clearly communicated, and most importantly... fun! It's going to be a wild ride. 🙂 [/p][p][/p][p]Matthew (Origins US - MatthewEC)[/p][p]Howdy! 👋 I'm Matthew - you might know me from some mind-bending events like Enigmas, from in-game discussions in soapbox, or from sharing the latest Origins news on X and Twitch. I love creating story-driven, community focused experiences that brings folk together - whether through live events or just moments that make the hotel feel living. Delighted to be part of the new Event Creators Programme and can't wait to share what's next![/p][p][/p][p]Spidercides (Origins US - SpidercidesEC)[/p][p]Hello everyone! I'm Spidercides, best known for running duckieWorld with Dovak, hosting the Quack Podcast, creating events like Squid Game and Survivor, supporting ProfessorOak’s Pokémon games, and streaming on Twitch/YouTube. I’m extremely passionate about Habbo Origins and always looking for new ways to bring exciting experiences for everyone to enjoy. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Sulake through the Events Creator Program. See you in the hotel![/p][p][/p][p]Wilf (Origins US - WilfEC)[/p][p]Wilf is my name, snatching wigs and splits is my game, so come on Mama Su, give me that crown! (That and also events and stuff).[/p][p][/p][p]DM-Avenger (Origins ES - DM-AvengerEC)[/p][p]I’m DM-AVENGER, known for major events like the three Squid Game editions and games such as Dress to Impress. I was part of the first ES Creators Circle and created unique events like Professor Umeki’s Diary, Game of Dragons, The Trial of the 8 Planets, and even a movie-inspired Habbowood event. After a personal and professional break, I’m ready to return. I’m passionate about competitive games and aim to create immersive experiences with strong narratives and ambient music so Origins players can have a great GREAT time ♥️[/p][p][/p][p]dos (Origins ES - dosEC)[/p][p]I’m dos, known for games like El Gran Reto Dos and El Perro Traicionero. On Origins, I’ve organized large-scale events such as Dragon Ball, and I was the second member of the Events Circle. I love creating games that make people laugh, bring the community together, and turn simple moments into memorable ones. My goal is always to build spaces where everyone can join easily and enjoy an authentic, fun experience.[/p][p][/p][p]Greg (Origins BR - GregEC)[/p][p]Hi all! I'm Greg. Creating games, riddles and fun experiences has been my way of connecting with the community since day one. I love making stuff for people to enjoy and bringing everyone together. I’m excited to see everything this new Events program brings to Habbo Origins. Let’s have fun![/p][p][/p][p]Jaguar (Origins BR - JaguarEC)[/p][p]I’m Jaguar, a passionate Habbo Origins player. You’ve probably seen me around on Discord or remember my signature monochrome look and my round glasses. I love entertaining the community with events, whether weekly activities or full maze challenges, I always create them with a lot of love for all of you. I’m excited about this new version of the Event Creators, and I’ll see you all around! 😉[/p][p][/p][p]ℹ️ Note: all members will create official games and events using tradelocked accounts.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]HOW TO GET INVOLVED[/h2][p]Our current Event Creators listed above were chosen based on proven experience we picked up on in-game or via social media. Each member was carefully chosen based on prior experience with the previous Creator Circle programme, or a strong history of creating or streaming games and events for the Origins hotels.[/p][p]Although we are not looking to expand the team further at this moment, we urge interested Habbos to continue making your activities known on X (tagging @HabboOrigins) and in our official Discord.[/p][p]- Origins Staff[/p]

[p]December in Habbo Hotel: Origins is about to get very frosty 🥶 and trust me, you’re going to want to see what’s lurking beneath the ice 👀[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🌨️ Arctic and OG Christmas furni is here![/h2][p]The iconic Arctic line just slid into the Hotel. Fresh, frosty, and ready to make your rooms feel like a classy Habbovian tundra lodge.[/p][p]And where would you be without the classic Christmas furni, eh? Probably not feeling very seasonal so we added that too![/p][p]Pick up some pieces now![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🎣 Wait, fishing… in your own room?![/h2][p]December in Habbo Hotel: Origins is stacked, and the headline is this: Fishing is getting a BIG update. Yep! Grab yourself a Fish Hole from the Arctic furni line and you’ll literally be able to fish right from your room.[/p][p]No soggy socks. No angry InfoBus Park ducks. Just you, a hole in the ice, and whichever pixelated fish decides to bite.[/p][p]We’ll share all the feature details ASAP (promise).[/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🐟 The Fishopedia swims in next[/h2][p]The Fishopedia is coming, and it tracks every fish you’ve snagged. More news about this release later this month![/p][hr][/hr][h3]🎁 Also dropping:[/h3]

• [p]5x rares and 4x Festive Friday items… but I’m not telling you what they are yet. Why? Because surprises are fun and also our marketing person told us to “build anticipation” (their words, not ours).[/p]
• [p]Two competitions… but we’re remaining tight lipped about these.[/p]
• [p]And a player-designed furni line?! All I can say right now is: it’s coming, it’s cool, and you’ll want it.[/p]
• [p]Plus… some other little extra bits sprinkled throughout December. Little drops here. Unexpected things there.[/p]

[p]Keep an eye on X and join us on Discord. Also: wrap up warm. Arctic Dawn is going to be huge.[/p][p]- Harry[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]7 days of Origins and Steam![/h3][p]We’re thrilled to celebrate the release of Habbo Hotel: Origins on Steam, marking a nostalgic return to the classic pixelated world that started it all. To make the launch even more special, the community is coming together for seven days of exciting, creator-led streams – from live hangouts, events/games and giveaways.[/p][p]Let’s continue celebrating the community![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🥳 A COMMUNITY-LED FESTIVAL[/h3][p]For each day within the seven days, our Content Creators across all three hotels have organised in-game events and games for the community, which will be streamed live, either on Twitch or YouTube.[/p][p]In addition to this, you will have the chance to run yourself a Midnight Blue rare on every stream within the week long festival![/p][p]7 Days of Steam & Origins will start from Monday 27th October and run until Sunday 2nd November. The full schedule of the week will be announced in the upcoming days visible on the bulletin![/p][p]We look forward to seeing the community come together![/p]