Next Texturing Contest

Dionesiist · Aug 21, 2011

Were we to use the "Custom Models" theme, what models do you think should be used? I tend to think we should choose models that are relatively close in structure. Not that that made any sense.

rysnt11 · Aug 21, 2011

Death wing!, it's good to see many death wing's texture variations

Dionesiist · Aug 21, 2011

How about no
EDIT: Alright not to be so rash, but the model allows for little variation and uses two texture files which is a pain more or less.

rysnt11 · Aug 21, 2011

Well, its up to the users

D a w n · Aug 21, 2011

Dionesiist · Aug 22, 2011

Another idea occurred to me, though it requires two textures and therefore might be null from the start, but how about a soldier and commander kind of theme? The two textures have to have similar colour schemes and even designs, but still appear of different ranks. To spice things up, maybe limit each contestant to one model, thus forcing him to be think about how to make the two textures stand out from each other.

Stanakin · Aug 22, 2011

Going from that, you could just make it so that people have to make two or three slight variations. Like the warcraft creeps that have the same texture, but slightly different. (Ogre, Ogre Magi and Ogre Lord, for example.) You could do the solider/commander within this theme as well.

Allows for a bit more freedom.

Dionesiist · Aug 22, 2011

Yeah, but some might take "slight variations" a bit too literally.

noobieatmaps · Aug 22, 2011

Just a thought, but maybe contestants have to take a custom model from one of hive's very own Model Moderators and reskin it.

Just a thought...

Dionesiist · Aug 22, 2011

Uh, all model moderators I am aware of use in-game textures. People don't want to texture 10+ models just to change the look of one.

D a w n · Aug 22, 2011

my walrus model uses a custom texture, but I doubt anyone wants to texture it, especially because it does not leave any room for crrativity

The models I listed would be a much better idea

SuPa- · Aug 22, 2011

I have an idea. I saw this done on another site and it had a great turnout. Someone (I could do it) makes a model/set of models (two or three) and everyone can have their hand at texturing it/them into whatever they want. I think that this would allow for a lot of creativity.

Pyramidhe@d · Aug 23, 2011

that would be pretty cool. not to mention that means we get a great wrap to work with

A.R. · Aug 23, 2011

We did that for a previous contest, Dio made a model specially for it.

I gotta admit, a nice, clean, well-spaced unwrap would be swell.

Kwaliti · Aug 23, 2011

How about ground tiles?

ike_ike · Aug 23, 2011

living furnace
infected
seven deadly sins
western
dota2
narotu

actually i am utterly serious about the last one

Jazztastic · Aug 23, 2011

Western would be a cool theme. I like your idea Ike

PanSlithers · Sep 3, 2011

Cryptids. Turn stuff into sasquatch/aliens/chupacabra/jersey devil/you get the picture.

Dionesiist · Sep 3, 2011

There is a texturing contest on-going. No need for new themes at this point.

Dionesiist · Sep 27, 2011

THEMES.

robots/mechanical unit;
Clown;
Supernatural creatures;
Aqua;
Ghost or a vampire theme;
peasant model into a warrior;
Paladin;
tuskar skining contest;
cenobites;
mounted/dismounted;
Undead/fleshies;
Ninjas;
Legendary heroes;
Elementals;
Druids/shamans;
Nerubians/insectoids;
Mythic gods/creatures (greek, aztec, etc.);
Specific races (trolls, taurens, ogres, elves, and so on);
Specific cultures (egyptian, persian, romans, etc.);
Happyland;
Blood Elf theme;
Draenei;
Faceless One;
skin two models to fit together;
morphing units;
Diablo theme;
advanced/alien;
Warrior;
Neutral;
Metal;
Horror;
Titan;
Beastly;
Range unit Melee unit Switch (texture a range unit to look melee vice versa);
Friendly;
Bosses;
monsters;
Prehistoric;
unit -> hero;
hero -> unit;
mutated;
skeleton;
hunter and a pet;
Pirates!;
cinematic;
skin the Sentry;
jigraeljigraeljigrael;
Desert theme;
Creep Warlords;
Creep => General Race;
Heroes into Creeps;
dalaran mutations;
Skin bloodmage;
Murloc;
fallen - atoned;
skin a unit into a villager;
a group of units;
Medivh;

Deleted member 157129 · Sep 27, 2011

Just pulled my favourites out of the delightfully long list of themes assembled by Dio:

Metal - turn a unit into a metal band mascot!
Two for One - make two units in the same style.
jigraeljigraeljigrael - I actually have no comment for this.
Specific cultures (egyptian, persian, romans, etc.) - this is quite sexy.

Red · Sep 27, 2011

Specific Race - Not the most innovative idea, but always a solid choice.

Skin Two Models to Fit Together - I like this theme a lot, but I fear most people wouldn't see it through.

Morphing Units - Another cool theme, with a similar pitfall with dealing with 2 textures.

Neutral - Some nifty choices here.

Bosses - Could be badass.

Mutated - May need a little clarification, but some good potential.

Creep Warlords - Sweet.

Creep => General Race - TONS of choices here.

Jazztastic · Sep 28, 2011

I see that none of my contributions were included on Dio's list. Bitch

What about making units musical? WC3 already gives an example, rockin arthas! Think about it, you could give a grunt a lyre, or make tiny musical notes float around the bloodmage. Whatever's clever

Dionesiist · Sep 28, 2011

TEXTURING contest, you bison.

Wazzz · Sep 28, 2011

emphasis on 'textures' for those who think 'everything else'

quick question, should people who aren't going to participate in the contest still be able to have a say in the theme of the contest?

Dionesiist · Sep 28, 2011

I dunno. Given how the last contest turned out, you can't even be sure who's participating and who isn't. So yeah, go ahead.
EDIT: Anyway, might as well list my own preferences.
Clown: could actually be fun. Certainly could yield weird skins.
Ghost/Vampire theme: opportunity for more mysterious undead skins, as opposed to just blegh rusty armour and all that.
Two similar textures: I am all for this idea, though others may not be as enthused by the prospect of making two textures.
Friendly/Skin a unit into a villager: certainly something I'd like to try. Basically texture something into a peaceful human/humanoid/whatever.
Bosses: I just like the idea.
Creep Warlords: Yep, sounds cool.
Creep => General race: same as above.

chr2 · Oct 3, 2011

I still like your environment-clothing idea the most, but the Creep Warlords idea sounds rather cool too.

Dionesiist · Oct 3, 2011

You're probably the only one.

Deleted member 157129 · Oct 4, 2011

No, I liked the environment theme as well. :3

Dionesiist · Oct 6, 2011

So right now "Two Textures that Fit Together" and "Creep Warlords" have about the same amount of 'votes'

Jazztastic · Oct 7, 2011

So, instead of loosely keeping track of who likes which theme the best, maybe you should create a poll . . .

-Grendel · Oct 13, 2011

Creep Warlords!

Ahimtar · Oct 15, 2011

clowns, creep=> general race, environment, maybe also those warlords/bosses :ogre_haosis:

Dentothor · Oct 23, 2011

Blood Elf Theme. NAO

Skycraft · Oct 23, 2011

that is a horrible idea

bhusta · Oct 23, 2011

religious figures:
- prophets
- apostles
- gods
e.g. buddha/krishna/jesus

Dentothor · Oct 23, 2011

MADAWC said:
that is a horrible idea

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Arcisal · Oct 23, 2011

Non-Solid Characters.
Elements, Slimes, Voidwalkers.

67chrome · Oct 23, 2011

I like the idea of turning one skin into 2 to differentiate their rank/importance whatever. Considering a few choice hue/saturation changes and changing up around 10% of the detail could pull off a solid distinction I don't think it's to much to ask. To designate one unit is better maybe the theme could be centered around upgrading the unit (knight-->paladin, ogre-->ogre magi).

Dionesiist · Oct 23, 2011

Yes, that's basically what I thought, too. But it might be seen as a chore by some and, considering we have few contestants as is, might not be worth the risk. [trauma after #20]

Deleted member 157129 · Oct 23, 2011

The Creep Warlord and Two Skins For One Model themes are quite similar. Main difference being that Creep Warlord is limited to existing creep races. I mean, making a basic unit and an upgraded version of it on the same skin is piece of cake (just look at how many skins I've done for the Forest Troll model).

Dionesiist · Oct 23, 2011

True enough.

67chrome · Oct 23, 2011

Dionesiist said:
Yes, that's basically what I thought, too. But it might be seen as a chore by some and, considering we have few contestants as is, might not be worth the risk. [trauma after #20]

Well, now that Starcraft 2 came out I don't foresee this site getting much more participants for contests, WC3 has been out for almost a decade now as well. 5 entries seems relatively standard. And hey, it's better than 1.

I think giving pms or vms to a lot of texture artists right when a new contest is hosted and asking them to join could boost the amount of participants/capable judges we get though. Normally I've found ~half the people that enter actually finish something, so if we could get 20 people to enter...

Dionesiist · Oct 23, 2011

Hah, that just might work. I have been kind of shoving this thread into people's faces for the longest time, anyway.

Dentothor · Oct 23, 2011

id start skinning if another one came up

Deleted member 157129 · Oct 24, 2011

Another will come up, Dentothor, as soon as the current is done. Decide if it's going to be Creep Warlord or Two Skins For the Same Model (one being the upgraded version of the other). I will delay until I have at least five people agreeing for either theme (after this post), earliest possible hosting on Thursday this week. Also, if anybody feel like announcing this through PMs (or contacting otherwise) once it's up, please do.

The World Is Flat · Oct 24, 2011

Two skins for one model sounds sweet, not that i'd be participating.

Cash prizes anyone?

Edit -

Out of curiosity, what regulation would there be on re-using art from the previous skin for the future skin?

Deleted member 157129 · Oct 24, 2011

You mean using parts of old skins in a submission? That's a no-go. All material used in your entry has to be made from when the contest opens. If you mean using parts of the lesser unit in the upgraded unit (when talking about two skins for the same model); that's the whole idea. They need to resemble each other and what better way than to keep some of it either exactly the same or recoloured. Bear in mind I'm still looking to see at least 50% change to the upgraded unit. Simply recolouring your skin and adding a logo won't cut it.

The World Is Flat · Oct 24, 2011

I mean the second one. and thanks.

^ yes that. I was just curious.

Dentothor · Oct 25, 2011

creep warlord

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