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2013/12/13 20:51:35
Subject: Re:Terrain Challenge- CONTEST ENDS TODAY @ 5PM (1700) EST
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote: @ chilledmonkeybrains- There will be more from me in the future. Also,check out the latest LoER contest thread. Judging is coming soon and a new contest will be starting up.
Cheers for the heads up Skalk! Subbed the LoER thread and look forward to joining in the fun in the new year!
Well, he required it in the rules, but he didn't specify sending it with the pics - just remembered and put mine together and mailed it, but I'm sure he's not going to disqualify you if that bits late (Right Skalk????)
Welp, thanks to my company's IT server, I'm...13 minutes late.
Ah well.
Thanks for the fun, Skalk!
--Brian
Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
2013/12/13 22:29:06
Subject: Re:Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts
I really want the new mail server online. Promises, promises,
Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
2013/12/13 22:44:50
Subject: Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts 12/15
Thank you all for participating. I will have a list of completed participants soon.
Contest rules are now in Spoiler for anyone that wishes to use these as a guideline for running their own contest.
Spoiler:
Hails to all that read this. Please review all rules and FAQ before participating.
OFFICIAL JUNK PILE MODELING CONTEST RULES
1- Official start is Friday November 15th 0000 your time and official end is Friday December 13th @ 1800 EST. Contest is open to anyone that wishes to participate. To enter contest please PM me or post here. In either case choose the category you will compete in.
2- Contest is to build a scale model of junk out of random junk parts. Must be a new project and you must provide one WIP picture that does not have paint. It is acceptable if a repurposed part on your model has paint from a previous project.
3- Maximum base size no larger than 60mm round and minimum base size no smaller than 40mm round / square. Acceptable exceptions are 25X50mm rectangular base, 25X70mm oval base, and 20x80mm rectangular base.
You do not have to use the exact bases as shown above. Photograph provided for scale reference only. You may build your own base (plasticard, hardboard, pre-fab from any manufacturer, etc.) but you must remain within noted size limitations.
4- Do not post WIP shots on this thread during the contest, and do not create direct links to your photos from this thread. You may post your progress on your own thread.
5- Multiple entries are not allowed.
6- Projects must be completed and submitted for judging within the expressed time frame. There will be no extensions.
Updated FAQs:
Q- What should I build?
A- A pile of random junk. This is not a 'mini-diorama' contest. While you may certainly build one it is outside the intent of this contest and will be viewed accordingly for judging purposes.
Q- What do you mean by 'random junk' pile'?
A- See pic below:
Q- How tall can the pile of junk be?
A- As tall as you want so long as it can stand on the base.
Q- How far over the base can the junk be?
A- Some, See pic for reference:
If anyone has other questions please PM me and I'll post them here for the benefit of other contestants.
CATEGORIES
Due to the excellent level of participation the following competition categories have been created. The purpose of different categories is to ensure the most fair and balanced level of competition possible. Category assignment for each contestant is based on past endeavors, available examples of work, and agreement between participant and myself.
Categories and qualifications are as follows:
Chaos Lord- Participants in this category have displayed incredible skill. Some may have had their work officially and publicly recognized through winning national contests and appearing in major publications. They are among the best artists on Dakka Dakka.
Exalted Champion- Participants in this category have displayed extraordinary skill. They may have placed in national contests and / or have appeared in major publications.
Aspiring Champion- Participants in this category have displayed exemplary skill. They may have placed in or won website / FLGS contests.
Chaos Cultists- Participants in this category have displayed distinct effort in their work.
Scoring
Scoring will consist of 3 categories worth a maximum of 100 points overall. The categories are:
Bits (40)- Materials chosen and combination used to build piece
Impression (30)- Overall impression of the model as an entirety
Scoring Criteria
These are things I will be specifically looking for and will be assigning points as appropriate
Add points for:
- No prefab, meaning a complete build of random junk bits (exception- the base may be prefab from any manufacturer). Examples of random junk bits are sewing thimbles, mechanical pen springs, crushed soda caps, broken computer parts, etc. Immediate +5 point Bit bonus for everyone that provides photographic 'as it happened' evidence of picking up a piece of random junk from a parking lot, sidewalk, dumpster, etc. This bonus applies only once. Multiple 'action shots' do not add multiple bonus points.
- Comprehensive list of parts used
Neutral points for:
- Non-wargaming prefab bits from models such as scale military vehicles, cars, trucks, etc. Sprue from any model kits regardless of manufacturer is covered under this category.
- General list of parts used
Deduct points for:
- Majority wargame-related bits
- No list of parts used
- Base outside size limitations (exceptions noted for individual request)
- Posting WIP on this thread
Judging, Winning Entries, and Prizes
Each category will have a 1st and 2nd place winner with Honorable Mention for 3rd. There will also be a 'Daemon Prince' popular choice vote for the overall contest winner. In the case of a tie in any category I will decide on the criteria to break the tie. Daemon Prince votes accepted via PM only and only from Dec 13th to Dec 26th. Contest winners will be announced on Saturday Dec 28th.
First place winners of each category will be awarded a personalized piece of terrain built and painted by me. Second place winners will be awarded a bag of bits from my bits collection. Winner of the Daemon Prince title will receive both. If Daemon Prince title is awarded to anyone that placed 1st or 2nd in any category that awardee will receive cumulative prizes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING JUDGING Be sure to provide me with focused, clear, and well lit pictures for judging. 6 photos (front / side / back / side / top / scale) are required for judging. See example:
FRONT
SIDE
BACK
SIDE
TOP
SCALE
You may submit more photos than required if you wish and be prepared to have more photos available if requested. They may be necessary for a tie-breaker or other clarification.
Photo are very important. It is not my intent to penalize anyone based on available technology or ability to use it but understand I will have to judge your piece only by the pictures you provide. If you do not have a device that can take a clean and clear photo, please consider getting assistance from a friend / family member, etc. Your entry deserves the best representation possible.
Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
2013/12/14 00:04:05
Subject: Re:Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts
Big thanks to Skalk! What a success already! Thanks for staying on top of this!
SIDE NOTE:
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Exalted Champions
Dr H
hk1x1
Hyenajoe
inmygravenimage
Moltar
monkeytroll
Rabid Ferret
Theophony
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Some dropped off, but this is some steep, STEEP competition! I'm gonna crash and burn so hard. Pretty much everyone I feared ended up finishing, with the shocking exception of Dave. I pretty much got ONE day to work on this and now I feel like I haven't done my competition justice. Best of luck, fellas! You have probably all out done me.
I wanna run a series of "Flash Contests". One day contests with no advanced notice.
Falling down is the same as being hit by a planet — "I paint to the 20 foot rule, it saves a lot of time." -- Me
ddogwood wrote:People who feel the need to cheat at Warhammer deserve pity, not anger. I mean, how pathetic does your life have to be to make you feel like you need to cheat at your toy army soldiers game?
2013/12/14 00:06:27
Subject: Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts
Yeah, the splitting of categories was a great idea Skalk - meant no-one felt they couldn't compete, but still gave some stiff competition within each group. Don't envy you the judging....
None of this was by chance. I've watched and learned from other contests.
(Apologies to GiraffeX for the next bit as I copied my post from his thread a few days back.)
My true hope for the current and any future contest is to inspire people to build a better battlefield. A Golden Daemon winning Space Marine Caption looks amazing, but can get capped and put back in the box on the first turn. A great piece of terrain stays on the table for the entire game. Plus it adds so much to the overall atmosphere when you're not using something like this for a gaming board.
25 people completed. That's almost 1/2 the contestants that signed up. Thank you one and all. This was a lot of fun and you can be sure I'll be doing this again at least once in 2014.
Logging off for the evening. If anyone has questions PM or sent email to skalkbloodaxe@outlook.com, I'll read / reply tomorrow.
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/12/14 01:21:06
Gitsplitta wrote: That's.... dirt... Skalk. Actual dust. (09/08/2021)
2013/12/14 01:21:28
Subject: Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts 12/15
I think the lack of wips hurt. At least me anyways, I kinda forgot about it until a few folks posted their finished piles on their blogs. I was kinda to late at that point.
2013/12/14 01:26:10
Subject: Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts 12/15
Always considered the terrain/scenery/battlefield to be the "third faction", it deserves attention too! Can't wait to apply some TLC to my incoming massive pile of Deadzone scenery. Perhaps even some junk will find its way onto the table
2013/12/14 07:10:06
Subject: Terrain Challenge- CONTEST HAS ENDED- public voting starts 12/15
