The Dakka Painting Challenge is back! This is your chance to go up against your fellow Dakkanauts for the ultimate bragging rights!


Dakka Painting Challenge Presents: Two Tickets to Paradiso!



This Dakka Painting Challenge highlights Infinity and the most recent rulebook expansion, Campaign: Paradiso. Infinity is a 28mm skirmish game concerning small, futuristic military clashes. The combination of anime and sleek science fiction aesthetics in these highly detailed, dynamic miniatures is astounding and makes them the perfect subjects for a painting challenge!

Paradiso is a planet in the Infinity universe within the area called the Human Sphere. It is the main conflict zone between the human race and the alien threat known as the combined army and to add to that violence the terrain itself is extreme hostile! Here is an excerpt from Campaign: Paradiso to set the scene:

Paradiso is a planet where the most habitable zone has a predominantly tropical climate. Paradiso is characterized by an exceptionally fertile biosphere, including thousands of plant species, each one of them with an exceptionally fast germination growth and capacity. The planet seems to be covered by a perennial green mantle in which human cities and centers of population attempt to resist the push of the woods. Paradiso's vegetation is voracious; it invades any niche it finds, which demands a constant deforestation effort by all settlements. And when this is not made, such as in urban zones abandoned due to the alien offensive, the planet quickly reclaims the lost territory, overgrowing human-made infrastructure. Whether in open territory or urban terrain, the jungle is always present on Paradiso.


Whether you're seeing these miniatures for the first time, have a plethora of them already or you've been dying to get your hands on them; this challenge is perfect for you!


Here are a few official images from the Infinity website to wet your appetite(click for larger versions):







The Prizes:

What? Bragging rights isn't selling it for you? Well maybe our three wonderful sponsors can bait that hook for you!


Corvus Belli, the creators of Infinity, are providing the core prizes for the challenge. They've graciously offered five digital vouchers which can be redeemed from their store for Infinity products.


zariart has kindly pledged five discount codes which can be used to purchase custom airbrush services from him (although you will have to pay for any shipping and handling yourself). Check out his website to see what amazing work he does!


Shae-Konnit has generously sponsored the Judge's Choice Prize! The winner can redeem their code to purchase Infinity products including items from his Split Box Leftovers program. Free postage and packaging included!


That means all of this is up for grabs!

• 1st place prize is €100 euros from Corvus Belli and $20 dollars from zariart.
• 2nd place prize is €50 euros from Corvus Belli and $20 dollars from zariart.
• 3rd place prize is €30 euros from Corvus Belli and $20 dollars from zariart.
• 4th place prize is €30 euros from Corvus Belli and $10 dollars from zariart.
• 5th place prize is €30 euros from Corvus Belli and $10 dollars from zariart.
• The Judges Choice Award is £20 pounds from Shae-Konnit.

A massive thanks goes out to Corvus Belli, Shae-Konnit and zariart for their amazing support towards the Dakka community and if you haven't checked out their websites and services before then check out the links above!


The Rules:

You're in? Good! Here are the rules:

1. Abide by the spirit and guidelines of the challenge and the forum.
2. Choose your subject based on the theme as follows:
• You must use at least one Infinity miniature from Corvus Belli, although you may use a maximum of two.
• Conversions are acceptable as long as the miniatures are primarily made of Corvus Belli components.
• Entries must be fully painted to a minimum of a three colour standard.
• Bases must be complete to a minimum painted and flocked standard but feel free to be elaborate with design and size.
• Entries must focus on the miniatures but in the theme of 'Campaign: Paradiso' you must include the treacherous terrain too! This is a chance to let your imagination run wild, anything from a soldier wearing camouflage to an elaborate diorama base is allowed.
• Remember that size isn't everything! It's how you use it that counts!
3. Take a WIP photograph of your entry before painting.
4. Convert, create and most importantly paint your entry!
5. Take a second photograph, or selection of photographs, of your completed entry.
6. Send both photos to dakkapaintingchallenge@dakkadakka.com.
• If you have taken more than one picture of the completed entry you may use them to create a collage to show details.
• Only send one WIP image and one completed image for your entry. If you send more than one completed image only one will be posted.
• The image of your entry must be either 1000x800 pixels or 800x1000 pixels.
• Use your Dakka username as the photo's filename and include your username in the email too.
• Your entry cannot be shown on Dakka or on any other website prior to its public release in the Voting Poll. Models found to be posted prior to the Voting Poll will be disqualified. However, once the voting is over, and the winners announced, please feel free to post pics of your entry all over the web!
• Administrator and Moderator entries will be marked with a "Team Dakka" watermark. Admin and Mod participants can't win prizes, but don't let that keep you from voting for them! Defeating one another is more than enough a reward.


The Deadline:

Your entry must be submitted via email before 00:01am Greenwich Mean Time (EST +5:00) on the 1st of July, 2013.

• Shortly after the entries will be presented for all of Dakka to see! Along with this will be a poll so the community can pick their favorites. All entries will be anonymous at this stage so it's not a popularity contest.
• Public voting will last for 5 Days. The final winners will then be announced a few days later, chosen from amongst the top ten entries by a hand-picked panel of Dakka Painting Challenge judges. All prizes will be announced and awarded at this stage including the Judges Choice Award which could go to any entrant not in the final five who the judges feel deserves commendation.


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If you have any questions regarding the competition, please feel free to email: dakkapaintingchallenge@dakkadakka.com for an official response or ask in this thread. For those of you who might be new to Dakka and haven't seen this before, check out The Dakka Painting Challenge Article.

Also, a big thanks goes out to Dakka user Casey's Law, who organized this challenge and is also helping to run it (feel free to PM him if you have any questions in addition to the other contact options presented above).

Happy painting and good luck!

Hopefully we get lots of entries this year! I'm looking forward to this! Thanks Yak and the sponsors!

I'm going to enter. I don't expect to win, but it's good motivation to paint a nice model regardless ha.

Finally! Just what I was waiting for to kick start my Infinity again...

For those joining in for the first time (or second...):
* Dakka Painting Challenge: To INFINITY & Beyond! - The original thread from last time (starting from the winner announcements)
* Dakka Painting Challenge 9 - To INFINITY and Beyond! Link directly to the last Infinity Dakka Painting Challenge Article
* Arakasi's "Dakka Painting Challenge: To INFINITY & Beyond!" Commentary - Some (hopefully) helpful tips to improve your entries!

Good luck everyone!

Might throw my hat into the ring, we'll see.

Great stuff, glad to see another painting comp! Last one was a lot of fun, some really quite incredible entries!

Let's hope for a Dakka 'home' win this time also (believe Heartserenade got a 'podium' last time)

Think I will see about entering this again this year - will have to see if I can think of something fun to paint

Bwahaha - new model ordered

I'll be picking up my first Infinity models this weekend, so this is very good timing.

At least now no one's gonna complain if I use a really huge base.




Maybe it's the language barrier (English is my second language, after all) but I don't quite get the meaning of this. Care to elaborate?

nice one...
i've been waiting for this contest, as i was busy during the last one...
i still have yet to paint an Infinity mini, even though i've been buying them for years...

i've got one in progress with paint on it, so he's out, but what about a primer???
is a black primered mini acceptable as a WIP, or do you want to see bare metal???

thanks for getting this all together, and thanks to CB and the others for great prize support...

cheers
jah

...and jah-joshua defeats us all. Hahahahahaha.



Still can't decide if I should just buy a new miniature and maybe start a new army with that miniature. Decisions, decisions...

Arakasi wrote:For those joining in for the first time (or second...):
*snip*

Great links, Arakasi! Well worth checking out if you are entering.

heartserenade wrote:

Pacific wrote:Let's hope for a Dakka 'home' win this time also (believe Heartserenade got a 'podium' last time)

Maybe it's the language barrier (English is my second language, after all) but I don't quite get the meaning of this. Care to elaborate?

I see the confusion here but he didn't mean what you think. What he was trying to say is that out of the top three you were the only one he recognised as a regular Dakkanaut.

Remember though guys, everyone is welcome to take part and many people read Dakka and never post.

jah-joshua wrote:i've got one in progress with paint on it, so he's out, but what about a primer???
is a black primered mini acceptable as a WIP, or do you want to see bare metal???

I'll accept a standard miniature that has been primered as long as it's obviously not had any more done to it and as long as it's not already based.

Can you choose any miniature, or preferably the ones introduced with Paradiso?

 soulcow wrote:
Can you choose any miniature, or preferably the ones introduced with Paradiso?

Any Infinity miniatures/profiles are allowed, no restrictions there.

And remember you have two tickets if you want to use them both!

 Casey's Law wrote:

I see the confusion here but he didn't mean what you think. What he was trying to say is that out of the top three you were the only one he recognised as a regular Dakkanaut.

Nah, I know Pacific enough that I know he doesn't mean anything rude by that sentence. I was just really confused.

I think bou (the first place in that) was active for a time here in Dakka after he won. He's more active in the official forums, though.

http://infinitythegame.com/forum/index.php?/topic/14696-uxia-mcneil-step-by-step/?hl=uxia

Haha, yeh I couldn't imagine Pacific being impolite to anyone!

Yep, I vaguely remember him being around for a while, he likely still frequents the forum but doesn't post. Hopefully he'll enter again, I like that some of the Official forum guys came over to join in last time.

If only they sold Infinity models in my area... might have to order myself some Ariadna to paint up. If only the hobby was a bit cheaper.

The sponsor Shae-Konnit has a thread on Dakka where he divides up some of the boxes of miniatures if you just want some of them. He ships cheaply worldwide and sells boxes and blisters as they come as well. Definitely worth looking into that or buying straight from Corvus Belli's webstore when you are buying your miniatures for the challenge.

Oh, that's definitely worth checking out. I might just get say 1 or 2 standard line Kazaks from him then, as opposed to a whole box.

Brilliant, just post on his thread asking if he can do it, he drops by to check on it. He can't do everything but most stuff seems to be fine. An example of something he has difficulty getting is the Chimera, loads of people want her but he gets stuck with the other miniatures. Unless you can find someone who wants the other miniatures he is unlikely to be able to do that split. I think most people manage to get what they were looking for. I've bought from him about 4 times including one big order, he's very good.

I'm in! Getting my Haqqislam finished before August is a goal already. I'm thinking of stripping off some of my early work, now I've settled into a really nice pattern of digital camo on my Hassassin Bahram...



Might have to get more creative with the bases...

R.

Glad to have you on board!

I think I might give this one ago if I have time.

Two questions that have popped into my head:
1) What exactly are we quantifying as "diorama bases"? Last time around we had a few that would in no way have been "legal" bases, but were in fact dioramas.
2) What "dangerous terrain" are we talking about? Those familiar with the Campaign: Paradiso book know that it's not simply jungle fighting, but there were a large number of boarding actions fought in orbit as well.

Color me interested.

GiraffeX wrote:I think I might give this one ago if I have time.

d-usa wrote:Color me interested.

I hope you both enter and spread the word! It's well worth the effort as I'm sure those who participated last time will agree.

Kanluwen wrote:Two questions that have popped into my head:
1) What exactly are we quantifying as "diorama bases"? Last time around we had a few that would in no way have been "legal" bases, but were in fact dioramas.
2) What "dangerous terrain" are we talking about? Those familiar with the Campaign: Paradiso book know that it's not simply jungle fighting, but there were a large number of boarding actions fought in orbit as well.

Good questions Kan!
1) Here is the portion of the rules for everyone's reference:

Entries must focus on the miniatures but in the theme of 'Campaign: Paradiso' you must include the treacherous terrain too! This is a chance to let your imagination run wild, anything from a soldier wearing camouflage to an elaborate diorama base is allowed.

The wording of 'diorama base' is open to interpretation on purpose, base size is really up to each entrant. However, 'Entries must focus on the miniatures,' should govern what is a feasible size for your base.
If anyone had a particular idea that they are worried would breach the rules and they would like to keep it private I am entirely happy to answer emails and private messages. I will do so as quickly as I can.

2) I assume you are referencing 'treacherous terrain' in the above quoted text. Again the wording is intended to be vague and open to interpretation but it's always best to ask!
You've hit on a little easter egg of sorts here, the rules don't specifically require jungle terrain or even land based terrain. I have included the excerpt and images which describe possible jungle terrain for those who are unfamiliar with the fluff but it is not a limitation. If any entrants wish to use different kinds of terrain found in the zone then they can. However, it would be wise to consider what effect that may have on public voting. It could easily have a positive, negative or absolutely no effect on the votes.

I hope that helps!

So basically what you're saying is we should do a brief "primer" on what the fighting for Paradiso encompassed?



Paradiso amounted to a war covering all the tropes of science fiction warfare. There was heavy cityfighting, jungle fighting, fighting inside of alien ruins, and constant boarding and counterboarding actions.

Hmm, well i'm saying it's up to each entrant... and that Jungle is massive. Eh, I mean 'safe'.

I got my models!

@Arakasi. This is the fated 3rd round! Let's give it our best shot!

So urban and void are options? How 'treacherous' does it have to be? Traps and stuff everywhere, or just rubble and stuff?

I would think 'rubble and stuff' would show a sufficiently 'dangerous' terrain.

As Kanluwen noted, Campaign: Paradiso takes place... everywhere.

A lot of people associate Campaign: Paradiso with 'jungle'.

This isn't the case - however, if you're keeping 'public perception' in mind, along with 'public voting', well...

It is up to you!

Alpharius wrote:

motyak wrote:So urban and void are options? How 'treacherous' does it have to be? Traps and stuff everywhere, or just rubble and stuff?

I would think 'rubble and stuff' would show a sufficiently 'dangerous' terrain. As Kanluwen noted, Campaign: Paradiso takes place... everywhere. A lot of people associate Campaign: Paradiso with 'jungle'. This isn't the case - however, if you're keeping 'public perception' in mind, along with 'public voting', well... It is up to you!

Yep, it is as Alph says.

The rules are vague so that the entries can be as varied and individual as possible. Think of the Jungle terrain as a base line if that helps.

As an example: 'rubble and stuff' isn't that dangerous compared to the killer alien plant life but it's still well within the rules. The judges will consider how well the entries have adhered to the rules so each entrant needs to decide how they want to go about things. So if you don't feel that your chosen terrain is going to cut the mustard then consider how you could make it more dangerous.


Out of curiosity, how do people feel about the vagueness of the rules so far? It'll be useful to know for future DPCs.
Do you like the range it gives you to be creative? Or do you find it too confusing?

Base size is the biggest thing for me right now. I have some good ideas, but I need to make sure it doesn't fall too far into the Diorama category.

It can become a 'diorama' this contest though, right?

Unless you're saying that you don't personally want to do a diorama?

I was asked about this via pm by someone too so here is some clarification:

Firstly, just use your judgement, it's honestly the best guide. Is the base so big I'm no longer focusing on the miniatures within it?

Last Infinity round there was a little divide of opinion with heartserenade's diorama base. This round I would consider that to be a relatively safe bet on size. Smaller would pull more focus on the miniatures, larger may sway that focus towards the terrain. It's quite objective but there is a goldilocks zone within each choice you make.

Bare in mind that going either side of the goldilocks zone might not be a safe bet but the risk might be worth it to execute your vision.

Hope that helps.

 Casey's Law wrote:
I was asked about this via pm by someone too so here is some clarification:

Firstly, just use your judgement, it's honestly the best guide. Is the base so big I'm no longer focusing on the miniatures within it?

Last Infinity round there was a little divide of opinion with heartserenade's diorama base. This round I would consider that to be a relatively safe bet on size. Smaller would pull more focus on the miniatures, larger may sway that focus towards the terrain.

Which is understandable given that the 'theme' is the terrain of a dangerous warzone.
For all intents and purposes, the models themselves--per the wording--strike me more as the trimming rather than the focus.
The terrain of Paradiso isn't really something which seem--again, in my interpretation--to be able to be shown through simply adding on to your standard base.

Well, I see what you are saying, Kan, but the rules state that the miniatures should be the focus. The terrain is the trimming, the flavour, the decoration that sets this DPC apart.

You hit the nail on the head though, this is is all about interpretation. I designed the theme with this in mind, with all of the creativity on Dakka why bind you all down into one narrow path?

Honestly, I'm betting we are going to see some elegant single miniatures on standard bases, some teamwork dioramas and some heated duels on epic terrain. Oh and everything in between! I've got at least 5 ideas myself and I'm not even competing!

 heartserenade wrote:
@Arakasi. This is the fated 3rd round! Let's give it our best shot!

Didn't you win the 1st round? Never fear - my best shot is already in progress...

@Thread: I think there is a fine line to be walked on how to balance both the focus on the miniatures, but also convey the dangerous terrain of Paradiso. I suspect the best outcome will be to focus on one (possibly two) aspect(s) of the dangerous terrain - too many will quickly either take the focus away from the miniatures (unless perhaps you incorporate them somehow), look forced, or both.

This is the first challenge that has really got me excited. Got a few ideas, trying to narrow it down.

I'm glad you're all excited for this one, remember to spread the word around Dakka!

I certainly don't envy the position of having to choose just one idea and commit to it!

So this is back... nice!

I'm going to start working on something as soon as my finals end... june 21st... I may have to rush it a bit xD

 bou wrote:
So this is back... nice!

I'm going to start working on something as soon as my finals end... june 21st... I may have to rush it a bit xD

We all need a handicap to defeat you.

And there's my interest gone.

 Kanluwen wrote:
And there's my interest gone.

How about a contest vs the mighty Silver?

He's back! But can he win for a second time?

I will try, that's for sure, but this time i'm going to be in a real rush. Last time it was really tight, let's see what happens now

I'm always around but in my TO camouflage mode xD. I'm too lazy to write in english on a daily basis, so that's why I stick to the spanish forum, with some random visit to the int'l one

Spain vs. Mexico...
it's on...

buenos suerte, hermano...

cheers
jah

I'm aiming to place above last. Come oooon motyak. All this jockeying for first is for others.

Guys, I'm in the contest, none of you were in the running for first place, anyway

Haha, there is some serious heat this time, lots of grudge matches to battle out!

Another competition that gets the creative juices flowing. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

I'll jump into this one.

Glad to hear it guys!

I've done a quick tally and it looks like there should be around 15 to 20 competitors already. Last time there was about 40 entries, I think we can beat that this year! If you have a blog please do announce the challenge to your readers and spread the word to your friends too if you can. The more the merrier!

You are welcome to copy and paste this text into your signature or blog post for ease :

[center][url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/530361.page]Enter the [b]Dakka Painting Challenge: 'Two Tickets to Paradiso'[/b] today![/url] [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/530361.page][img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/Dakkapaintingchallenge.jpg[/img][/url][/center]
And this is how that will look:

Enter the Dakka Painting Challenge: 'Two Tickets to Paradiso' today!

This sounds like fun, I´m in! I got a lot of Miniatures to do...

My model for the contest arrived today (I forgot how fast things ship here when you order from an Australian company), and I'm getting started this arvo/tomorrow on him! Very excited.

Dang dang bother and boo. I assembled and undercoated my model black before I remembered the initial picture (the pre assembly one). Is that ok? I really hope so, else I don't have any other new infinity models ha

More contestants, good stuff!

@motyak - Don't panic! The rules state:

3. Take a WIP photograph of your entry before painting.

So assembly is fine. As for the undercoat you've already given it:

 Casey's Law wrote:

jah-joshua wrote:i've got one in progress with paint on it, so he's out, but what about a primer??? is a black primered mini acceptable as a WIP, or do you want to see bare metal???

I'll accept a standard miniature that has been primered as long as it's obviously not had any more done to it and as long as it's not already based.

So you are probably fine on that count too! I hope that solves the problem.


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P.S. Anyone should feel free to email me their WIP progress picture if they are worried it'll be rejected. I'm happy to check it and give you the okay before you commit. However you will still have to send it in with your entry as per the rules.

Boxes arrived today, now I have to finish the planing and then get to work.

I think I can join in... just need to find a mini.

 Casey's Law wrote:
More contestants, good stuff!

@motyak - Don't panic! The rules state:

3. Take a WIP photograph of your entry before painting.

So assembly is fine. As for the undercoat you've already given it:

 Casey's Law wrote:

jah-joshua wrote:i've got one in progress with paint on it, so he's out, but what about a primer??? is a black primered mini acceptable as a WIP, or do you want to see bare metal???

I'll accept a standard miniature that has been primered as long as it's obviously not had any more done to it and as long as it's not already based.

So you are probably fine on that count too! I hope that solves the problem.


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P.S. Anyone should feel free to email me their WIP progress picture if they are worried it'll be rejected. I'm happy to check it and give you the okay before you commit. However you will still have to send it in with your entry as per the rules.

Do we email you at the dakka painting challenge or another address? I'd just like to check

Are there US dealers for Infinity figs? If I have to order them from the UK I'm wondering if they'll get here in time...

The Warstore stocks them.

OK, figures ordered! Thanks d-usa.

Ahh.. this looks fun.

I'll see if I can et my hands on an infinity model or two and make a little something.

Glad you are on board Gitsplitta! And it sounds like everyone is getting their miniatures sorted out.

@motyak - Yep, if you need to contact me I'm available via private message but if it's urgent or you need to attach an image then you can contact me from the email address in the OP.


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STC too! Lots of fresh blood this year which is great news!

After some frustrating days I have managed to locate a local retailer that stocks Infinity, ofc it's a bit tricky to get there (why oh why did I sell my car!) using the metro but I'll try to get there asap and pick up something paintworthy. Let's get this show rollin'.

^That, people, is commitment to the cause!

I hope you got something mate!

Now that STC_LogisEngine is in, you're all in trouble, and the rest of us are in for a treat!

Got my minis yesterday. Ye gods but these things are tiny! I can't even SEE that small!

Time to break out that not often used "Insane Detail" brush. I scored some kind of HMG-toting, jumppack-jumping, heretic-scourging templar-thingy.

I bet by the end of this Corvus are going to have quite a few more fans! Those tiny details are addictive!

Lots of time still to go so if you're just stumbling on this now or you're lurking around trying to decide whether to enter just jump in! And remember to invite your friends, it's all about enjoyment so the more entries the better.

While I'm here I thought I'd post a reminder of our awesome sponsors:

Corvus Belli are the creators of Infinity. Clearly their work speaks for itself! Check out their website for more Infinity goodness.


zariart produces amazing custom airbrush products of all kinds. Click on the logo above to see more bit here is a taster:



Shae-Konnit is the 'Split Box Leftovers' king. He splits up Infinity products so you can buy the multipack miniatures individually, check out his Dakka thread here. He also sells the miniatures as they come! With cheap shipping internationally, this is the best way I've found to add miniatures to my army or even to buy full forces.

Hi All,

I've just signed up for dakkdakka after learning about this contest. I'm a huge Infinity fan so this is perfect. With only two weeks left I'm not sure if I can finish a mini in time, but I'll certainly try!

Just got my model through the post today, so hope to work on it this week

Century1 wrote:
Hi All,

I've just signed up for dakkdakka after learning about this contest. I'm a huge Infinity fan so this is perfect. With only two weeks left I'm not sure if I can finish a mini in time, but I'll certainly try!

Welcome aboard - glad to have another Infinity Fan hereabouts!

Welcome in Century1! I hope you enjoy Dakka, we have a good Infinity crowd around here.

Loads of time Silver, you'll be fine! How are all you other entrants getting on? I'm not getting many emails or pms which is probably a good sign! Don't be scared to ask though, I don't bite.

You can do it!

Casey, I am doing a study in Chrome and azure OSL, it's -REALLY- tricky with all the tiny detail!

 Casey's Law wrote:
How are all you other entrants getting on? I'm not getting many emails or pms which is probably a good sign! Don't be scared to ask though, I don't bite.

Just the base as the last major thing to go, then just cleaning up bits and bobs where I slipped up and what not while highlighting etc.

I just got my package today, which was faaaaaar in advance.

Not telling which model is gonna make an appearance. You'll have to wait and see.

Build finished, about to undercoat and start painting today!

You might want to edit out anything that could give away your entry STC! Haha!

I'm glad you're all getting stuck in! Some just starting, others almost finished but there's no rush, lots of time left.

While you're painting away I'll try and get the Terrain and Beginner Thread OPs revamped in the sub forum to somewhat repay your endeavours.

It's misdirection casey! Secrets and lies remember?

Smoke and mirrors!


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A new entrant and the competition heats up some more! I'm sure they won't mind me linking their blog since it's so cool.

Well this sounds fun but after about an hour of google/calling shops i cant seem to find a single infinity model in town except for a few starter sets -.- apparently people in philly arent too into the game :(

I'm sorry to hear that Victor, the game has still to reach a lot of places. If you have time to wait on delivery I believe the warstore carry Infinity and you could check with Shae Konnit, he might be able to deliver quickly enough for you.

Can anyone help Victor out with a source for Infinity miniatures in Philly?

Thanks, yeah I was thinking about ordering something i found a few models i would like to paint if i cant find anything in philly by end of day tomorrow i'll just order something. I never do contest but this seems fun since infinity is definitely interesting who knows might start an army XD

 Casey's Law wrote:
I'm sorry to hear that Victor, the game has still to reach a lot of places. If you have time to wait on delivery I believe the warstore carry Infinity and you could check with Shae Konnit, he might be able to deliver quickly enough for you.

Can anyone help Victor out with a source for Infinity miniatures in Philly?

The Warstore is your "best bet" for Infinity.

There is also Atomic Empire Games which might not have everything that The Warstore has.

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Casey's Law wrote:
I'm sorry to hear that Victor, the game has still to reach a lot of places. If you have time to wait on delivery I believe the warstore carry Infinity and you could check with Shae Konnit, he might be able to deliver quickly enough for you.

Can anyone help Victor out with a source for Infinity miniatures in Philly?

The Warstore is your "best bet" for Infinity.

There is also Atomic Empire Games which might not have everything that The Warstore has.

Thanks i called them today they only had a few of the larger boxes though which i almost bought lol

I should have mentioned that both of those locations are not in Philadelphia, but rather just the two largest retailers that I know of.

Atomic Empire is my 'local' shop, but a good hour away.
The Warstore generally has everything in stock first here in the US.

I know Empchild has Infinity stuff for sale; but I've not bought from him.
I do not know if Mikhaila has Infinity stuff in stock at his Showcase Comics stores(which are actually in Philadelphia if I remember correctly). You could PM Mikhaila and ask him.

OK, I'm ordering a model now! XD just to be certain the goal is treacherous jungle terrain/theme correct?

Well, the theme is "treacherous terrain from Paradiso". The actions on that planet range from jungle, to city, to even space boarding actions. So lots of treacherous terrain to choose from.

The consensus was that "most" people think 'jungle' when they think of Paradiso, so tailoring your submission to preconceived motions about the planet might help you with votes.

Or at least that is my interpretation of the conversations we have had on this topic in this thread...

 d-usa wrote:
Well, the theme is "treacherous terrain from Paradiso". The actions on that planet range from jungle, to city, to even space boarding actions. So lots of treacherous terrain to choose from.

The consensus was that "most" people think 'jungle' when they think of Paradiso, so tailoring your submission to preconceived motions about the planet might help you with votes.

Or at least that is my interpretation of the conversations we have had on this topic in this thread...

thanks for the reply should have the model by Thursday woooo.

I'm glad you got something! And yep d-usa has it spot on, that's the best advice.

And I just received the first completed entry! Their first Infinity miniature and they loved it so much they couldn't put it down!

I'm going to have to bow out, I don't have enough time around my exams to finish O-Yorio off. Oh well.

That's a real shame motyak! You should try and finish it in your spare time anyway, who knows maybe you'll manage without putting any pressure on yourself!

So we have a decent amount of entries!
I always like to see what other folks have done with Infinity; gives me some inspiration, that's for sure!

Know what I'd really love to see....? Someone with a very clever paint scheme to show Camouflage in action

 Shae-Konnit wrote:
So we have a decent amount of entries!
I always like to see what other folks have done with Infinity; gives me some inspiration, that's for sure!

Know what I'd really love to see....? Someone with a very clever paint scheme to show Camouflage in action

I would vote for that entry in a heartbeat

 Victor.Drellings wrote:
Well this sounds fun but after about an hour of google/calling shops i cant seem to find a single infinity model in town except for a few starter sets -.- apparently people in philly arent too into the game :(

Showcase Comics carries them at the Granite Run Mall shop. Not sure about the Bryn Mawr shop.

 bbb wrote:

 Victor.Drellings wrote:
Well this sounds fun but after about an hour of google/calling shops i cant seem to find a single infinity model in town except for a few starter sets -.- apparently people in philly arent too into the game :(

Showcase Comics carries them at the Granite Run Mall shop. Not sure about the Bryn Mawr shop.

That was actually the last place I called but no single models only the boxes so I ordered one up. My package arrived today and I plan to spend the night painting now that i have the scheme planned out. I gotta find somewhere to make my wood rectangles into wood ovals tomorrow lol i borrowed my neighbors tablesaw to get the rectangles after talking the construction crew into handing over a piece of scrap wood, spent 15 minutes trying to figure out how to make it go up and down lol levers everywhere!

Which box

He can't say, Motyak.

That ruins the whole thing.

Oh...duh. well done me

Glad things seem to be progressing well folks! And there is still enough time for new entries to take up the challenge.

If you don't do anything else in the next 24 hours please convince one other person to enter!
The more friends that you can get to participate the better fun it'll be come voting time. If all your Dakka buds are already involved then feel free to ask outsiders, hopefully they'll stick around too!

In addition, please copy and paste the text below into your blogs, threads and signatures to help spread the word.
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Go forth and multiply!

Thanks folks!

I'm afraid I'm pulling out as well as I don't have enough time spare next weekend to do the base.

I did finish the mini though which you can find below.

That's a nifty model ( like everything else in infinity >.< ) the base was so close to done you could have made it!

This challenge got me into infinity im buying a panO shock army box next week > and a few others that i think look sweet

I'm sorry to hear that GiraffeX, as Victor said, it looks like you were pretty much done.

I'm just ironing out the final details with entrants 2 and 3. Don't panic though, still loads of time left. How are you all coping?

I think I'll come down to the wire, but hopefully it will be worth it!

You can do it!

I had a big base made up of plants and stuff that he slotted into, it was a long way off

Turns out ill have 1 day to finish my model...not confident, but more of a chance than none

YAY! my entry is finished! I just can't get happy with the pictures >.< must have taken 50 or so by now, ima sucky photo guy lol

I'm sure you'll manage motyak! I'm looking forward to it.

Anyone struggling with photographs should check out these articles.

Pictures sent! I managed to finish the model even before the deadline!

6 entries so far but only 2 accepted. Please check your emails if you've sent in your entry already.

The issues are all about dimension so if you haven't finished yet please double check you are using the image dimensions given in the OP so I can put you straight in the finished pile.

Per my PM, Casey's Law, I sent a picture asking if it would be accepted, but haven't heard back yet. Can you let me know if I should make alterations? Thanks!

I saw that challenge one day and I couldn´t resist. I have painted one of my minis.

I hope the photos are ok, I´m sending them right now.

WOOOOOOOOOOO I finished my entry and got it photographed decently! yay GL guys! how many people entered now ?

I've very nearly finished painting.

I hope everyone is having fun, I expect a lot of people will be making heavy use of this weekend to finish their entries. If you are going to work up to the deadline please make sure you follow the entry rules so I can accept your entry without issue.

I'm still waiting on a couple of replies from people who need to fix their dimensions but most situations have been resolved.

What programs alter the size of an image in pixels? Probably a stupid question but I really have no idea.

I just have to figure out how to "Dangerous Terrainify" my mini's base...

so close...

I believe most image editors on PCs should have that function. If yours doesn't there might be a image editing website with a private upload function but I'm not sure.

Can someone else give some better advice on that please? Someone will definitely be better informed than I on the subject...

I found it pretty bloody awkward to re-size with piccasar - needed a little help from paintbrush here and there. That sentence makes me feel like I'm from the stone age...

It is finished and I have sent the e-mail, so now of course I feel like I should have taken a few hundred more pics just to be sure I got the best shots.

Guys, I am really, really sorry about this but I have to bow out.
I have been stricken with a silly case of pnemonia this last week (and has thus been preoccupied with coughing my lungs up and not dying) and as such have been unable to pain anything as I had planned. Aaaaand tomorrow morning I am boarding a plane to Palermo on Sicily for a weeks' worth of vacation so I just don't have time to finish my piece.

I am mortified over this and do hope that you all can fogive this most severe of transgressions.

I will however finish the piece and post once I get home from Italy.

Weets and anyone else who feels they have improved their pictures after sending them, but before the deadline, should feel free to send me an updated entry image. I will happily change the image over for you before the deadline in this situation.

STC, don't worry mate, these things happen. It actually means a lot to see how much it meant to you and I'll look forward to seeing you finish your entry at a later date! Enjoy your holiday and I hope you recover well!

Seem to have done absolutely no painting on my entry... haven't even finished assembling it

Maybe I can do some work on it tonight...

Well I was planning to enter, ordered some stuff about a month ago and it arrived today.

This could be a close-cut thing

You can do it lads! Get stuck in!

Almost finishing my entry!! I'll be sending the pictures in a couple of hours . This is exciting because i almost runned out of time...

Edit: Finished and sent! Yay!

Just submitted my pictures, hope they're ok!

A few more entries in now but I think most of them will come through tomorrow. I hope you're all furiously painting away the hours!

Many entrants have sized there pictures wrongly at first and had to fix them, this is an understandable mistake. Please don't do this tomorrow though as there might not be enough time before the deadline for new entries to be fixed and I will likely have to reject the entry.

• The image of your entry must be either 1000x800 pixels or 800x1000 pixels.

This is not the maximum size as many have read it to be. These are the only sizes I can accept.

Thanks folks!

Managed to paint furiously to get the entire entry done in one day and just emailed the photos.

And now I can relax!

 Casey's Law wrote:
A few more entries in now but I think most of them will come through tomorrow. I hope you're all furiously painting away the hours!

Many entrants have sized there pictures wrongly at first and had to fix them, this is an understandable mistake. Please don't do this tomorrow though as there might not be enough time before the deadline for new entries to be fixed and I will likely have to reject the entry.

• The image of your entry must be either 1000x800 pixels or 800x1000 pixels.

This is not the maximum size as many have read it to be. These are the only sizes I can accept.

Thanks folks!

Yup, was painting into the wee small hours to get it done!

And if 1000x800 (or 800x1000) is the only sizes you can accept surely that is the maximum size? Or do the images have to be 'exactly' 1000x800 etc?

Casey's Law said, "These are the only sizes I can accept."


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SUBMISSION SENT!

I am thoroughly unhappy with my photography skills/photo editing skills (and to be honest my painting skills too). I demand that all judges travel to Australia to properly assess my work. I couldn't decide between the collage or the single image, and ended up with the collage...time will tell, right? Also to include a piece of the model or not was a hard choice...I decided against it. Again, time will tell. But I never expected to do too well, just get a pretty model and get it painted

Anyway, submission sent. I think I did the scaling right...

Approximately 7.5 hours to go! Keep it going guys, power nap if you have to! And keep these entries rolling in, every single one is excellent, I'm hugely impressed!

Only two of the entries are still in the incorrect sizes, I'm sure we can sort that out before the deadline. If this could be you then please check your emails and fix your entry quickly if it is wrong. I believe one of our entrants even used the Paint software on their PC to get the correct size so it shouldn't be too difficult.

Again, the sizes given are the only sizes I can accept and the entries must be exactly that size. The sizes are either 1000x800 or 800x1000 pixels.

In other news: I watched Little Shop of Horrors earlier, I'm calling it carnivorous plant research...

Yep paint does it pretty easily. The resizing at least

I have sent my pictures...

Good luck to all!

3 hours and change left!

Most entries are coming in ready to go, a few need altered but they have been quick to sort out. There have been quite a few language barrier problems, hopefully they will all be resolved in time though.

Looks like the turnout has dropped a little from last time but it's hard to be disappointed with so many beautiful entries.

Just sent mine - with 12 minutes to spare!

Will the entries be posted tomorrow?

Will the entries be posted in this thread or a new one?

The voting thread will be a new thread, but we'll put a link to the new thread in this one, so if you're subscribed to this thread, you'll know about it.

Awesome can't wait !

Hey everyone, that's time! ...well it was an hour ago but I wanted to give a little extra just in case.

I will collect the entries together and they will be posted in a new thread within a day or two. The new thread will be linked here so that you can find it easily.

I am honestly astounded by the quality of the entries, good luck to every one of you! It's going to be a very closely run thing!

It's bed time for me so I won't be collecting the entries together until I wake. I guess that could give you a couple of extra hours if there is someone out there quietly sobbing over an almost finished entry.

There is one person who still needs to resize but there has been an extreme language barrier and a few other problems. I will accept their resize if they can get it in quickly, I may even do it for them. Apart from that we only lost one other entry along the way, another language barrier problem, the person had already posted their entry progress on another site as they didn't understand the rules. I am impressed with their honesty in coming forward and I hope we see them again.

Right, one email to send and that's me. Talk soon folks, thanks for getting involved!

Looking forward to this!

 Shae-Konnit wrote:
Looking forward to this!

Yeah, lets see the entries!

I refresh this page every 30 minutes or so lol i'm now making cookies! MUAHAHAHAHA

http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/02/24/soft-baked-peanut-butter-chocolate-swirl-cookies/

Those cookies to be exact

Patience people! All in good time - I'm sure the wait will be immeasurably worth it!

Might give those cookies a try, lol! And looking forward to seeing the other entries

Wait no longer!

The entries are astounding!

 Albreck wrote:
Might give those cookies a try, lol! And looking forward to seeing the other entries

Cookies for the runners up?

Sweet now I can eat cookies and watch the tally

Even though the link to the new thread has already been posted here, I'll include it again before I lock this thread:

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/537266.page