Terrain Contest #9: Poll + Results

[Keiji]

The Theme is Cataclysm.

This is the poll for TC9, it contains the entries and the options to vote for. The contest shall be decided by 60% Judges and 40% Poll. judges are NOT allowed to vote in the poll.

The Judgements will be posted AFTER the poll is over.

The entries:

#1: thisruoy (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1501992-post44.html)
#2: lillu70 (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1503491-post102.html)
#3: Belgarath (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1512700-post302.html)
#4: M0rbid (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1517703-post379.html)
#5: -Kobas- (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1518300-post390.html)
#6: CoBrA b (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1519639-post406.html)
#7: thedeathunterxx (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1528946-post489.html)
#8: Plurkie Before (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1542713-post595.html) After (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1542897-post597.html)
#9: Oziris Before (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1519037-post399.html) After (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1566317-post659.html)
#10: Racziel (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1559482-post647.html)
#11: Piwlady (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1569344-post667.html)
#12: i_brg_doom (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1570281-post673.html)
#13: Potluck (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1570614-post674.html)
#14: Megafyr (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1570717-post675.html)
#15: Chaos. (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1572077-post678.html)

On a personal note I am very disappointed at the lack of originality in this contest, but am pleased with the outcome of most terrains.

The poll will last 14 days.

[Pharaoh_]

You missed the actual poll :p

[Keiji]

No? >.>

[Piwlady]

Voted Megafyr because his terrain was too good for this game. Perfect! Just perfect!

[M0rbid]

I voted for Chaos, because I liked how his terrain sticked out of the lave thingys like mine ;)

THe only defence that I can give against lack of creativtiy of my terrain is, that i was one of the first to came up with it, but meh .... still not creative.

I also liked Megafyr's terrain a lot, but Chaos just had this touched that I loved most

[xxdingo93xx]

The three best entries for me are from Megafyr, Piwlady and M0rbid. I decide to vote for Megafyr since his entry has a certain style I like.
so...*voting for Megafyr*
Piwlady and M0rbid would've gotten my votes as well if this was multiple choice ... but w/e.

[Fussiler1]

Ehh, wasn't it kinda obvious thisruoy was trolling? >_<'

[MortAr]

Megafyr ftw.

[Amigurumi]

I voted for M0rbid.
Most of you voted for Megafyr (who also has an awesom terrain), but his second
terrain doesn't give me the feeling of after cataclysm.
M0rbid's terrain (first one), has a nice atmosphere of a small elven/fairy village, and
the after cataclysm gives the destroyed feeling, that there really happened something.
Also that he had chosen the same place (same camera view) just other terrain, increases
the cataclysm effect.

[xxdingo93xx]

I voted for M0rbid.
Most of you voted for Megafyr (who also has an awesom terrain), but his second
terrain doesn't give me the feeling of after cataclysm.
M0rbid's terrain (first one), has a nice atmosphere of a small elven/fairy village, and
the after cataclysm gives the destroyed feeling, that there really happened something.
Also that he had chosen the same place (same camera view) just other terrain, increases
the cataclysm effect.

Oh noez, let's hope this drama doesn't continue here. :o

[Amigurumi]

Oh noez, let's hope this drama doesn't continue here. :o

did I miss something? :3

[xxdingo93xx]

did I miss something? :3

Well, there was a big discussion about megafyr's after-cataclysm-entry ... certain people said that it wasn't a "destroyed version" of the pre-cataclysm-entry and thus it would be an invalid entry. Megafyr actually changed only the camera angle and made the cataclysm in the tower you can see in the pre-cataclysm-entry ... I suggest you read it the submission thread yourself :P

[Belgarath]

voted for chaos's, i like that both terrains are the morbid shit, however they show a real cataclysm.
megafyr's terrains look great, yes, but, i can't in any way possible, think of those two terrains being related in ANY way whatsoever, nor can i see how it got through, to me the rules seemed pretty clear on having a terrain and then how THAT terrain looks after the cataclysm.
not trying to stir the shit soup just restating a point

[PROXY]

megafyrs was pretty good and reminds me of some fairy tale, but I just love thedeathhunterxxs so much, so I voted for him :P but good work of all of you :D

[Piwlady]

It's kinda funny that thisruoy gets votes ... :P

[Megafyr]

voted for chaos's, i like that both terrains are the morbid shit, however they show a real cataclysm.
megafyr's terrains look great, yes, but, i can't in any way possible, think of those two terrains being related in ANY way whatsoever, nor can i see how it got through, to me the rules seemed pretty clear on having a terrain and then how THAT terrain looks after the cataclysm.
not trying to stir the shit soup just restating a point

Stop whining, really... Unless you have noticed, cataclysm means fundamental change. I have kept the angle of the screenshot, you can see the tower has been elevated into the air. The ground itself is erupted, and the once lake has been spread all over the place. The pier has thus been been totally messed up. The only survivors are the birds, who where able to escape with their wings. FWI, this is the same terrain, only changed, and that was the theme. I don't think I have to say more.

Anyway, my vote goes to thedeathhunterxx because I LOVE the way his pre cataclysm terrain looks. Really good job on that one. Sorry to say that I don't like the after one though, but whatever. I love the first one so much I don't care.

My vote would have gone to Chaos if it had more lightning eyecandy. I like the construction in the second after cataclysm, but the fog/feeling is kind of dark and boring.

Good luck to all contestants!

[Brambleclaw]

Well at school i have had alot of work and i got lazy and i was doing some music instead. So i have 2 unfinished terrains. I shall finish it eventhough this terrain constest is up and im too late. But i will still post them to all who wish to use them.
Left to complete. Rest of town+Castle and castle entrance and interior.
Left to complete in catylistic event_ Complete utter tree take over, few demonic beings complete utter restyling_Added areas which have terraformed, creatures , leaders , necropolis infested castle, mad expermient lab rooms, zombie cascades, etc etc.
So i may be a week or more cause i never get round tothings.
So just saying gonna opt out but still post if u dont mind. Cause i still wanna know what u think as its my first terrain and i suck at terraining.

MERGE-EDIT: oh fuk this is the poll sorry for double post and single post also im voting for ...

[thedeathunterxx]

the terrains that i really liked were : Megafyrs and Chaos's. Both show great catacylsm with great originality, good execution and great effects and style.

I would have voted for Megafyr, but i voted for chaos =p at least give megafyr a little competition ay ? cause clearly hes gonna be 1st place ;P

[L2love]

I voted for megafyr because his was the nicest to me though his cata pic wasn't that awesome because it was hard to tell it was the same area. On anther note I would have voted for cobra if his pre cata pic was as great as his cata pic.

[Pyritie]

Dude you forgot to poke me about making the notice again >__>

[Dragonmawclan]

i voted for Cobra b, cuz i just like the water

[Gamecrafter_DK]

What about writing the theme somewhere, just, you know, for... everyone?

[Avator]

That only shows that the public poll is corrupted.

I voted for Chaos., since he is the best of the (roughly) 5 submissions that didn't do anything with fire. If Megafyr would've made 2 terrains that actually showed they were the same, instead of just saying they were, I would've voted for him. But since his terrains have nothing in common he lost a vote.

[Vengeancekael]

-Kobas- here :) Although Chaos' terrain was also nice, but i went for kobas

[NKnight001]

After much consideration...chaos got my vote.

[knight26]

Voting for Piwlady, since that terrain has a nice cataclysm effect, and it looks enough warcraftish for my taste.

[Kl3sk]

#3 ; #5 ; #9 ; #11 are exceptional works! But -Megafyr- must have been born in a surreal translucent paradise seen only with the mind's eye, for I have never seen such dreamy terrain in all of the Hive's history o.o ... He's got my vote...twice if possible... Now where's that +Rep button?!

[Vengeancekael]

Where the heck did they get those hi-res models? o.o

[Piwlady]

Where the heck did they get those hi-res models? o.o

http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=83031 There ya go, mon!

[Gamecrafter_DK]

... I'm so tired of people that don't look all the entries through, and just look at the already high voted entries.

People, This is how it's done:

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5966/thwterraincontest.png

It's the only way to judge fairly, even though it can be hard to remember them all.

Generally, the first pictures were the best. Most of the second ones were... simple, rough, etc. And i judged the second ones, on how well-managed, the second ones were. Tough one...

I've cast my vote ^^

Good luck to all!

(And that li'l critter was just adorable :D, but it didn't get my vote.)

[idodik]

I vote for Piwlady, his terrain has the best quality and matches geographically in the most fitting way imo.
The floating terrain was very original and I liked it, but it did not have much quality.
Also, Chaos. WTF?
Anyways, congradulations for all the competitors, and good luck!

[thisruoy]

Mine was pretty original wasn't it?

[Gamecrafter_DK]

Uh... was it inspired by Teh_Gladiators? If so, i got the joke... but the others were just too nice terrain-wise to let them down.

[Oziris]

44 votes for Megafyr ? :D That's a record :P

[xxdingo93xx]

44 votes for Megafyr ? :D That's a record :P

We should introduce the rule that his amount of votes he can receive has a limit so that other contestants at least have a CHANCE to win, lol. [/Irony] ;)

[adnertsy]

I think Morbid and Kobas did a awsome work with their befor after work =)
You actually see it's the same place.
But my vote goes to... dun dun duuuuun....
tratatatatatataaaaaaaa....
MEGAFYR!!!!
well... i didn't excactly get the feeling that this is after cataclysm...
but the terrain... OMG WTF !!? looks totaly unbelivable, doesn't it?
CHECK. IT. OUT!!
my second vote goes tooo... (i know you can't vote twice, but if you could... well)
Kobas
it's amassing and you see it's the same place, and the vulcano in the back is just perfect. :thumbs_up:
and the last vote...
Morbid
It's just sticks out of the normal... looks kinda star wars, ewok village.
THAT'S ALL FOLK'S

[thisruoy]

thisruoy:
Archipelago, Druu, Illidan_Hunter, Malcous, Mr. Bob, Soul Theft

Man... You guys are idiots :P

[Fussiler1]

thisruoy:
Archipelago, Druu, Illidan_Hunter, Malcous, Mr. Bob, Soul Theft

Man... You guys are idiots :P

I'm pretty sure they just voted for the lolz. :P

[xxdingo93xx]

I'm pretty sure they just voted for the lolz. :P

yes, but that affects the score of the other contestants as well. Serious votes are welcome, for-teh-lulz-votes make it all just unfair for the others.

[Krl70]

Megafyr made an unbelievable terrain, it was out of this world, absolutely perfect! magnifique! fantastisk! Bueno! and he did follow the definition of cataclysm (a violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change or a violent and sudden change in the earth's crust) but it still didn't give me the feeling of it. Piwlady did great work on the structure and the falls (especially the lava fall) and it gave me the feeling of total destruction, so i vote for him. But lillu70, what is that? It looks like Jesus to me...

[Piwlady]

yes, but that affects the score of the other contestants as well. Serious votes are welcome, for-teh-lulz-votes make it all just unfair for the others.

Most likely

[Gamecrafter_DK]

Thisruoy... you never replied...

[thedeathunterxx]

xxdingo93xx

ur definetly a killjoy ^.^ or as SNL would say a Debbie Downer XD

jk

[xxdingo93xx]

xxdingo93xx

ur definetly a killjoy ^.^ or as SNL would say a Debbie Downer XD

jk

I value fairness more then this kind of "joy".

[thisruoy]

Thisruoy... you never replied...

I dont know what Teh_Gladiators is.. I just thought end of world/cataclysm=jesus second coming etc etc.(im athiest, so I apologize if I offended anyone with my terrain)

[Gamecrafter_DK]

Oh, okay.

[Cardinian]

It was definately between Chaos. and Piwlady for most of the time... then I saw Megafyrs and was literally blown away. He gets my vote and my rep.

[WILL THE ALMIGHTY]

Thisruoy. This is art at it's best - all the others are empty pretty shells, this one... this one means something.

EDIT: Ok, Megafyr's is... impressive.

[Narrat0r]

Poor lillu70... no one's gonna vote for him :-(

[fancy]

Megafyr here!

[Jaret]

Megafyr has surely won this pool. Personally, I found Megafyr's being the most beautiful, but still voted for M0rbid, 'cuz his post-cata was the most "hitting" the theme.

[WaremDarkslayer]

I voted for Megafyr but in my opinion the pre-cataclysm terrain by thedeathunterx is awesome. (If anyone has any idea how he made the reflexion of the water could he/she please, PLEASE tell me?)

[Megafyr]

I voted for Megafyr but in my opinion the pre-cataclysm terrain by thedeathunterx is awesome. (If anyone has any idea how he made the reflexion of the water could he/she please, PLEASE tell me?)

He placed an extra upside down version of all the doodads. :)

[mescovic]

A lot of the entries should be tossed out! why have a theme in the rules if your not going really follow it.

[66Dragon6]

He who rices the most wins the best.

[thedeathunterxx]

what megafyr said ^.^

and ermm which ones dont follow the theme ? the first one, maybe, but the rest seem to fit the theme pretty well.

[Dr. House]

shame that i only got one vote :(

[Oziris]

shame that i only got one vote :(

Yes, and thisruoy got 16 -.- so....idiotic.

[Pyritie]

This is why we have judges ;D

[Anachron]

Chaos terrain is great, but does not fit the theme well enough for me.
What should I judge, the overall looking or the link between the contest?

I haven't chosen my favorite yet.

[Lambdadelta]

#1 is the best by far.

[88WaRCraFT3]

Megafyr is my vote!

[Crazed_seal2]

Well Here is my vote for:
M0rbid has done an excellent piece of terrain, i can really see the resembelence...
Ok now for the review
Transition: 4/5 I could actually see the landscape getting turned into a burning hell.

Details: 4/5 Very good... I liked the bridges and trees... Although something doesn't feel right.

Atmosphere: 5/5 In the before cata. It is good forest theme, the fog is good and it fits together.

[Anachron]

Racziel did a really great job as well.

[Mr.Catfish]

Megafyr Epic Win
so good when it comes to fantasy and post apocalyptic themed terrains

[thedeathunterxx]

Poll closes in two days O.O

i wanna see what the judges have in mind. Who are the judges again ?

[Keiji]

As I said, the judgements will come AFTER the poll is closed.

[Anachron]

I voted for Racziel because I think it's pretty nice.

[thedeathunterxx]

BUMP

this poll has so far been pretty quiete O.O

[thisruoy]

yay im 4th

[Keiji]

Right, I have heard nothing from the two other judges but I will write mine tomorrow and most likely post it then as well.

[Chaos.]

Just out of curiosity, what qualifications does Hadezor have for being a judge? I haven't seen him make any terrains, his rep and post count are very low, and he isn't very well known in the community. So how do you know that he will be an effective judge that will know what to look for in a terrain? I'm sure that I can speak for everyone when I say that we want professional judges who have lots of experience in terraining. So I just want to know your reasons for selecting him judge.

[Keiji]

Same as I thought when I got his request, and that is the reason why I tested him. He proved to me that he is able to judge a terrain good enough to be a judge.

[Megafyr]

Btw, what happened to raid? He should be a judge.

[RiotZ]

I vote for chaos..
May I ask... WHERE THE FUCK DO YOU GET THESE GREAT MODELS >:O Because I'm a pretty good terrainer myself, but I don't often see models as good as those in Chaos.'s preview or Megafyr's.

Also when is the next Terraining Contest I believe I will join in.

[Chaos.]

All doodads used in both our terrains can either be found in the UTM (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/terrain-board-267/ultimate-terraining-map-3-0-a-45316/), High-Res Doodad Pack (http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=83031), and Gears and Stuff (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/packs-542/gears-stuff-146147/?prev=r%3D20%26page%3D3)

[RiotZ]

UTM is basically amature. I've downloaded High Res Doodad Pack from Wc3c it has waaaaaaaaaaay too many custom textures.... The last thing a map maker wants to do is sort out 100 textures....

How did you do the large metal structures? (Support Beams).

And gears, and stuff well wow.... I can't believe you were able to do something that kickass with those resources.

[Chaos.]

The metal structures are made with a crap load of the wooden post model from the UTM. Same model with about 5 different angles. I'll post a pic with no fog after the results are in.

[RiotZ]

Wow very good job.

[thedeathunterxx]

......when is this contest gonna be judged.

[Keiji]

Considering both of the two other judges ditched me, I am on the lookout for new judges >.>

[RiotZ]

Why didn't you stab them in their eyes with that blade in yer avatar >:D
Or charge yer lazor?
Oo
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[Fussiler1]

Considering both of the two other judges ditched me, I am on the lookout for new judges >.>

Maybe Void? o/o

[66Dragon6]

The poll for Terraining Contest #9 (http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/arena-226/terrain-contest-9-poll-166304/) is now open!

....

[Arcany]

I'm up for judging this if you're still looking for a judge ;)

[Pyritie]

....

you're a bit late :P

[Keiji]

I'm up for judging this if you're still looking for a judge ;)

Yes, get started. Also, I asked Void over msn, seeing as he said he could do so to another member in one of his own terrain posts, but I never got any responce. If Arcany and Void can do the judging then the spots are filled and we can start getting some results.

Hope you read this ~Void~!

[BlinkforFear]

no one did an oil spill???? guess we dont have many english people:sad:

[Megafyr]

Maybe because an oil spill isn't very appealing to look at, and this after all is a terraining contest?

[thedeathunterxx]

lol its bad enough theres one oil spill, why make a terrain of it ^.^

although that would have been very creative and interesting to make.

[Piwlady]

Very good idea but I think it wouldn't be a cataclysm after all :3

[~Void~]

So like, I'm late, and it's kinda half-assed since I only did the top 3, but whatever. I'll do the rest if you guys really want me to but I'm busy with exams so I figured I'd do the top 3 just to give you guys something to look at.

#1: Chaos.
The before scene is kind of boring and empty, although I have to say I like the vines a lot. Not much else to say about that one.
Honestly, the after scene is one of my favorites of all time. It may even be my #1 favorite terrain of all time. I'm really impressed by this not just because it's done well but because it's so original. The orange lights on the black buildings look really cool, the fog on the ground is so fitting and perfect, and the buildings in the background are really awesome too. The only problems that stand out to me is the ugly white fog in the middle, and the low-quality textures on the cloud models, but it's not that big of a deal. Great job.
First screen: 6/10
Second screen: 9/10
Overall score: 7.5/10

#2: Megafyr
So like, the first one's pretty cool. I like how you made the water glow. I'd say holy crap that camera's awesome, but I've been lurking the terrain forum a tiny bit while I was gone, and I've seen you use that angle a million times before, lolz. The shadows on the water are neat too. The trees in the back left are too big, though, the flower and cattail models you chose are just crap, and the water's a bit too transparent.
The second one is really a disappointment, though. It's done alright as far as placement and everything, but it doesn't even remotely resemble the first screenshot, the fog is a really nasty color (maybe realistic but just yucky) the lighting lacks any kind of depth, and well it's just kinda boring to look at.
First screen: 8/10
Second screen: 5.5/10
Overall score: 6.75/10

#3: thedeathhunterwhateverxxxxzxccxzc
Your name is obnoxious to type. Anyways, the first one looks like something Belgarath would've made 2 years ago when he was trying so so hard to imitate MadseN OVER and OVER again :D ... except the doodad placement is kind of unnatural and messy. The water is also... a little TOO much like a mirror, and the rock models are really really low quality. Aside from that, it's solid.
The second one's kinda simple. But other than that, I love it. The colors are really nice, the lighting's got a lot of depth, I love the gradient-like transitions from orange into black, and then the sharp edges on the horizon with the trees. I bet you could put some bubbles in that lava, too :p
First screen: 5/10
Second screen: 8/10
Overall score: 6.5/10

I also wanna give a shout out to m0rbid, Belgarath, and Piwlady for having awesome entries as well.

Good job guys!

[Megafyr]

Finally, been waiting for that. While you're at it, you should check the terraining jury group. We need your score on the pictures.

[Keiji]

So like, I'm late, and it's kinda half-assed since I only did the top 3, but whatever. I'll do the rest if you guys really want me to but I'm busy with exams so I figured I'd do the top 3 just to give you guys something to look at.

#1: Chaos.
The before scene is kind of boring and empty, although I have to say I like the vines a lot. Not much else to say about that one.
Honestly, the after scene is one of my favorites of all time. It may even be my #1 favorite terrain of all time. I'm really impressed by this not just because it's done well but because it's so original. The orange lights on the black buildings look really cool, the fog on the ground is so fitting and perfect, and the buildings in the background are really awesome too. The only problems that stand out to me is the ugly white fog in the middle, and the low-quality textures on the cloud models, but it's not that big of a deal. Great job.
First screen: 6/10
Second screen: 9/10
Overall score: 7.5/10

#2: Megafyr
So like, the first one's pretty cool. I like how you made the water glow. I'd say holy crap that camera's awesome, but I've been lurking the terrain forum a tiny bit while I was gone, and I've seen you use that angle a million times before, lolz. The shadows on the water are neat too. The trees in the back left are too big, though, the flower and cattail models you chose are just crap, and the water's a bit too transparent.
The second one is really a disappointment, though. It's done alright as far as placement and everything, but it doesn't even remotely resemble the first screenshot, the fog is a really nasty color (maybe realistic but just yucky) the lighting lacks any kind of depth, and well it's just kinda boring to look at.
First screen: 8/10
Second screen: 5.5/10
Overall score: 6.75/10

#3: thedeathhunterwhateverxxxxzxccxzc
Your name is obnoxious to type. Anyways, the first one looks like something Belgarath would've made 2 years ago when he was trying so so hard to imitate MadseN OVER and OVER again :D ... except the doodad placement is kind of unnatural and messy. The water is also... a little TOO much like a mirror, and the rock models are really really low quality. Aside from that, it's solid.
The second one's kinda simple. But other than that, I love it. The colors are really nice, the lighting's got a lot of depth, I love the gradient-like transitions from orange into black, and then the sharp edges on the horizon with the trees. I bet you could put some bubbles in that lava, too :p
First screen: 5/10
Second screen: 8/10
Overall score: 6.5/10

I also wanna give a shout out to m0rbid, Belgarath, and Piwlady for having awesome entries as well.

Good job guys!

We would have to need the rest judged as well if the score is going to be fairly counted. You dont need to write a text to everyone though, if your really busy.

[Arcany]

Behold, for my judgement has come!

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thisruoy (∞/30)
Creativity: ∞/5
Overal Appearance: ∞/10
Theme: ∞/5
Technical Execution: ∞/10

Omg, this piece of art is the answer to all my questions, the true meaning of life, the epitome of art! The nearly supernatural artistical skill displayed in this terrain is not for a mere mortal like me to judge. I truly have no words to discribe this... I mean, he looks into my soul!!!!!

lillu70 (13/30)
Creativity: 2/5
Overal Appearance: 3/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 3/10

Your terrain follows the theme, and that's about it. There's little time invested into this terrain and therefore it is lacking in many, many ways.

Oziris (16/30)
Creativity: 3/5
Overal Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 2/5
Technical Execution: 6/10

The pre-cataclysm screen is alright, but nothing too fancy. I honestly can't comprehend the transition though, and the second screen is badly executed.

Plurkie (16/30)
Creativity: 3/5
Overal Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 4/5
Technical Execution: 4/10

You're following the theme alright, but there's little creativity to be seen and the technical execution is rather poor.

i_brg_doom (18/30)
Creativity: 3/5
Overal Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 5/10

A very standard terrain, standard theme execution. Nothing too fancy, not the best technical execution.

-Kobas- (21/30)
Creativity: 3/5
Overal Appearance: 6.5/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 6.5/10

This terrain came out alright. The execution of the theme isn't very original and there's too much detail in the background of the pre-cata one, which kinda ruins the pic.

Racziel (22/30)
Creativity: 3/5
Overal Appearance: 7/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 7/10

The pre-cata pic is quite good and pleasant to look at, the post-cata screen is lacking this kind of execution though, unfortunately :(

CoBrA b (22.5/30)
Creativity: 3.5/5
Overal Appearance: 7.5/10
Theme: 3.5/5
Technical Execution: 8/10

Some nice originality here, I fail to see much evidence of a cataclysm however. Technical execution is above avarage. A good terrain all in all.

m0rbid (22.5)
Creativity: 3.5/5
Overal Appearance: 7/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 7/10

Again, a standard cataclysm terrain (not too much originality and creativity). However, it follows the theme well and there's still alot of creativity in the little things. One of the more interesting transitions.

Potluck (22.5/30)
Creativity: 4/5
Overal Appearance: 7/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 6.5/10

Chaos. (23/30)
Creativity: 4.5/5
Overal Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 2.5/5
Technical Execution: 8/10

Piwlady (23.5/30)
Creativity: 3.5/5
Overal Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 7/10

thedeathunterxx (24.5/30)
Creativity: 3.5/5
Overal Appearance: 8/10
Theme:5/5
Technical Execution: 8/10

Belgarath (26/30)
Creativity: 4/5
Overal Appearance: 8.5/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 8.5/10

Megafyr (28.5/30)
Creativity: 4.5/5
Overal Appearance: 9.5/10
Theme: 5/5
Technical Execution: 9.5/10

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I'll finish the reviews later :)

[~Void~]

We would have to need the rest judged as well if the score is going to be fairly counted. You dont need to write a text to everyone though, if your really busy.

Why? We know who's going to win based on the poll :p

[Pharaoh_]

Why? We know who's going to win based on the poll :p

You disgrace the work of the rest contestants ;)

[Pyritie]

guys guys guys, if you're doing the official judging, PM it to me and/or keiji. Don't post it here!

[Belgarath]

Anyways, the first one looks like something Belgarath would've made 2 years ago when he was trying so so hard to imitate MadseN OVER and OVER again :D

he's missing the rays mate
good judging tbh (other than the missing parts on voids account) somehow i always manage to get good judging but the crowd seems to hate me

[thedeathunterxx]

LOL why me !

i like arcanys judging of thisruyo's terrrain.

[Keiji]

Why? We know who's going to win based on the poll :p

Because the contest shall be fair Void, so fuck off and do it. :P

[~Void~]

Because the contest shall be fair Void, so fuck off and do it. :P

Fine, I'll whip up some half-assed numbers. lawl

thisruoy: -9001
lillu70: 2
belgarath: 6
m0rbid: 5.5
-kobas-: 4.5
cobra_b: 6
deathhuntexradrsdfxxxxx: 6.5
plurkie: 4
oziris: 5
racziel: 5.5
piwlady: 6.49999
i_brg_doom: 4
potluck: 6
megafyr: 6.75
chaos.: 7.5

[thedeathunterxx]

lol i love how you demolish my name void -__-

and how im .00001 points above Piwlady xD

[thisruoy]

Im under 9000! D:

[Miss_Foxy]

Poor lillu70... ):

PS: LOL thisluoy...

[Oziris]

Nice judging void :D

[Miss_Foxy]

Did Void judge all of it, or were there other judges too? Now I'm confused... O.O

[Keiji]

There is me, Void and Arcany.

Here is a repost of my judgements for convenience sake:

Thisruoy.

Overall Appearance: 1/10
Theme: 1/5
Creativity: 5/10
Technical: 0/10
Comment:

I am slightly amused by this “terrain.” But that is where it all ends, I am afraid. There is no actual cataclysm here, and there isn’t much terraining, its simple Terrian Tool usage, and I believe the only doodad used was “Smoke.” Simple is only good when it is brilliant, and this is not brilliant.

Lillu70

Overall Appearance: 4/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 2/10
Technical: 4/10
Comment:

This terrain is what I would refer to as a novice terrain. There is hardly any height variation and there is small usage of doodads, fairly well doodad placement, but not something to go all “wow” about. In both terrains there is a large contrast between the fog and the sky, which should not be the case. And the idea itself is not very creative.

Belgarath

Overall Appearance: 9/10
Theme: 5/5
Creativity: 6/10
Technical: 10/10
Comment:

This is indeed two lovely terrains in their own rights. Good usage of doodads, good usage of lighting and there is no problem with the fog and the sky, mostly as expected from someone like yourself. However, I am displeased at the non-usage of more ocean like doodads in your second terrain, I would love to see more seaweed, and stuff overgrowing the trees and so forth. In all, I would like the underwater terrain to feel MORE underwater than it already does.

M0rbid

Overall Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 7/10
Technical: 6/10
Comment:

In fact, I like this terrain. The hanging bridges in the forest and that gateway turning into some evil twisted hellforge that brings forth this cataclysmic event of burning hell all over the place. However, I can’t say that I think the doodad usage is “awesome” neither is it bad, no offense intended. I’m just saying it COULD be better. The fog usage in your first pic also seems rather, basic and dull, dark green forest just doesn’t fit anything really. As for the cataclysm picture, there isn’t really anything to complain about.

-Kobas-

Overall Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 5/10
Technical: 6/10
Comment:

Really kobas, there are TOO much going on in your terrains. There is so many small details that the terrain isn’t pleasing to look at. And it really doesn’t help that there is no fog present, or if there is, and it is black, then it is poor fog usage. You also seem to be inclined to use the same idea as so many others, fire. Overall this is mediocre quality.

CoBrA_b

Overall Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 5/5
Creativity: 7/10
Technical: 9/10
Comment:

I do like your water “mirror” effects cobra, but they’re really starting to get old. It’s like the only kind of terrain you’ve been doing since you discovered it. But your terrain looks good in any case, save for some things. For starters the orange fog in your first picture doesn’t look good with the terrain you chose. And the rocks around the edge of the waterfront don’t look all too realistic, seems flat and like their “hand built.”

thedeathunterxx

Overall Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 6/10
Technical: 9/10
Comment:

I love the first pre-cataclysm one. The mirror water is done perfectly, the lighting is absolutely wonderful and the Moria arches give a sort of mystical feel over the work, really an awesome terrain. Wish I could say the same for the post-cataclysm, however. Because frankly, it is a drag down for your first terrain. The transaction between the lava/magma and the black land is really bad, and the moria pillars are badly tinted. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it is horrible, I’m just saying that if it was as great as your precata, then your score would’ve been significantly better.

Plurkie

Overall Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 5/10
Technical: 3/10
Comment:

Much like lillu’s terrain, this terrain seems very basic and novice-like. The structures seems rather random at points, most random might be the one at the left upper corner, which seems to serve no real purpose. There is neither really any fog, and there seems to be this “end of the world” feeling all over the place, however ironic that is >.>

Oziris.

Overall Appearance: 7/10
Theme: 3/5
Creativity: 6/10
Technical: 5/10
Comment:

In all honesty I don’t really like either one of your terrains. When it comes to your pre-cataclysm terrain it looks usable up to like halfway off in the screenshot, at the upper right corner it looks like you suddenly didn’t have more time to work on your terrain, and because of that the whole terrain has this “not done” feel over it. And where you have grass and brush and all that, I feel like there might be a tad bit too much detail and random plants. The pink/red fog also seems wrong and there IS a “end of the world” feel at the mountains. As for your post cataclysm, honestly, I’m not really sure what you were thinking. I mean, half the terrain is snowy and icy, while the other half is flaming ablaze like a volcano. This MIGHT have been a good idea if you had pulled it off better-ly. The left side seems too barren, and the random spots with no snow don’t look right, while on the right side you used red rocks with POOR texture for stretching. The large iceberg thing over the castle looks random. Frankly, I had expected better from you Oziris.

Racziel

Overall Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 5/10
Technical: 7/10
Comment:

I really like your pre-cataclysm terrain. It looks nice, and everything seems to be in order. If I’m going to be picky about something, it would be that seeing as this is a night terrain and all; it doesn’t seem very likely that the fog be a bit lighter than the sky, savvy? However, so as with many others, you went in that “fiery cataclysm” trap. And I don’t really think anything in particular looks really good in your second one, it simply looks Chaotic, and not really in a good way.

Piwlady

Overall Appearance: 8/10
Theme: 4/5
Creativity: 6/10
Technical: 8/10
Comment:

As opposed to many others, I like your postcataclysm terrain better than I like your precata one. And you have by far made the best fire cataclysm terrain of the lot, I’ll give you that. However, there are some small flaws to be named. For starters the whole “castle” idea is rather worn an idea, it’s done like 100 times before. And as with Razciel, it doesn’t seem that with a night terrain the sky and the fog contrast each other to be to realistic, eh? And in your cataclysm terrain at the upper left corner the sky kind of clashes with the fog, making that end of the world feeling to appear, you should really avoid that by having more fluid fog and more than one layer of mountains.

I_brg_doom

Overall Appearance: 5/10
Theme: 3/5
Creativity: 5/10
Technical: 4/10
Comment:

At least you’re getting better, I’ll give you that. Don’t give up on terraining doom! :P Anyways, as to actually comment the terrain. Your pre-cataclysm terrain is nice, the fog transacts with the rest of the terrain and the doodad placement is usable. I’m not too much a fan of the rock spires used for mountains though, it just doesn’t look good. As for your post cataclysm terrain, it looks… Bad. I mean, you simply made it darker, added some lava tiles and some fires and BAM, terrain changed. The light fires and the dark surroundings don’t feel right either, and those meteors just looks really terrible.

Poluck

Overall Appearance: 9/10
Theme: 5/5
Creativity: 8/10
Technical: 8/10
Comment:

Damn, I just saw your post cataclysm terrain right now, and seriously, why didn’t your terrains get more attention than they did? I absolutely love the idea of the floating bricks around that platform of an oasis. The fact that it is a lush forest getting deserted also looks good. And that the platform have dropped to the ground for some reason adds a bit of realism sense to it, in some way. The doodad placement and the fog work is also great. The only thing that isn’t very well done is to make it seem a bit deeper, you should have more fog and mountains at the back of the terrain.
Good job.

Megafyr

Overall Appearance: 9/10
Theme: 5/5
Creativity: 9/10
Technical: 9/10
Comment:

By far the best work in this contest and that cannot be denied by anyone, really. The technical there is nothing to complain about, the overall appearance is lovely, theme IS there, and its by FAR the most creative entry we got. Fuck this, you don’t need me bragging about your terrain, good job, love the raccoon.

Chaos.

Overall Appearance: 9/10
Theme: 5/5
Creativity: 9/10
Technical: 8/10
Comment:

I am a sucker for silhouette terrains and you KNOW it! And yes, your terrains, both, are very lovely AND creative. I really don’t have anything to be picky about, and neither do I want to. Good work.

And for the record, this is the last fucking time I am a judge! >.>

[Chaos.]

Final results

Judge's scores

Out of 100 for calculation purposes and so that you can compare the score of the judges.

Contestant---------Keiji----------Void---------Arcany----------Final

thisruoy ------- 20.0 / 100------??.? / 100------??.? / 100 ----- ??.? / 100
lillu70 ---------- 40.0 / 100------20.0 / 100 ----- 43.3 / 100 ---- 34.4 / 100
Belgarath------- 85.7 / 100 ----- 60.0 / 100 ----- 86.7 / 100 ---- 77.5 / 100
Morbid----------71.4 / 100 ----- 55.0 / 100 ----- 75.0 / 100 ---- 67.1 / 100
-Kobas- --------57.1 / 100 ----- 45.5 / 100 ----- 70.0 / 100 ---- 57.5 / 100
CoBrA b -------- 82.9 / 100 ----- 60.0 / 100 ----- 75.0 / 100 ---- 72.6 / 100
thedeathunterxx - 77.1 / 100 ---- 65.0 / 100 ---- 81.7 / 100 ---- 74.6 / 100
Plurkie ---------- 48.6 / 100 ----- 40.0 / 100 -----53.3 / 100 ---- 47.3 / 100
Oziris ----------- 60.0 / 100 ----- 50.0 / 100 -----53.3 / 100 ---- 54.4 / 100
Racziel ---------- 68.6 / 100 ----- 55.0 / 100 ---- 73.3 / 100 ---- 65.6 / 100
Piwlady --------- 74.3 / 100 ----- 64.9 / 100 ---- 78.3 / 100 ---- 72.5 / 100
i_brg_doom ----- 48.6 / 100 ----- 40.0 / 100 ----- 60.0 / 100 --- 49.5 / 100
Potluck --------- 85.7 / 100 ----- 60.0 / 100 ---- 75.0 / 100 ---- 73.6 / 100
Megafyr -------- 91.4 / 100 ----- 67.5 / 100 ----- 95.0 / 100 ---- 84.6 / 100
Chaos. --------- 88.6 / 100 ----- 75.0 / 100 ----- 76.7 / 100 ---- 80.1 / 100


Final Scores

Final Score = (Judge's Score)*0.6 + (votes/(total votes))*40 = (score)/100

thisruoy -(??.?)*0.6 + (17/(209))*40 = ??.?/100
lillu70 -(34.4)*0.6 + (0/(209))*40 = 20.6/100
Belgarath -(77.5)*0.6 + (6/(209))*40 = 47.6/100
Morbid -(67.1)*0.6 + (16/(209))*40 = 43.3/100
-Kobas- -(57.5)*0.6 + (5/(209))*40 = 35.5/100
CoBrA b -(72.6)*0.6 + (8/(209))*40 = 45.1/100
thedeathunterxx -(74.6)*0.6 + (20/(209))*40 = 48.6/100
Plurkie -(47.3)*0.6 + (1/(209))*40 = 28.6/100
Oziris -(54.4)*0.6 + (2/(209))*40 = 33.0/100
Racziel -(65.6)*0.6 + (2/(209))*40 = 39.7/100
Piwlady -(72.5)*0.6 + (17/(209))*40 = 46.8/100
i_brg_doom -(49.5)*0.6 + (2 /(209))*40 = 30.1/100
Potluck -(73.6)*0.6 + (3/(209))*40 = 44.7/100
Megafyr -(84.6)*0.6 + (83/(209))*40 = 66.6/100
Chaos. -(80.1)*0.6 + (27/(209))*40 = 53.2/100


WINNERS

1st Place - Megafyr (66.6/100)
2nd Place - Chaos. (53.2/100)
3rd Place - thedeathunterxx (48.6/100)


I must say, that I find it absolutely hilarious that the winner's score is 66.6.
Also, I will add thisruoy's results if Void and Arcany can give me some serious scores for him.

[Arcany]

Good job all, and a big congratulations to the winners ;)

I must say, that I find it absolutely hilarious that the winner's score is 66.6.
Also, I will add thisruoy's results if Void and Arcany can give me some serious scores for him.

66.6? What kind of an ungodly omen is this?!
And wait... a serious score for an unserious submission?:O

[Belgarath]

the next contest should start within a matter of weeks this time not like this time.

[Pyritie]

prizes will be given out when my exams are done

[thedeathunterxx]

For TC 10 , may i suggest for the theme : The human body ?

just a suggestion of course, and i would like to see if its even possible.

[Belgarath]

sounds horrible
at least all of the previous ones have been related to terrain even if some have been bad according to some people (terrain as in landscape/environment etc)

[Oziris]

Thedeathunterxx, the theme would not be fair for some people. Better something simple and basic, nothing too complicated. Maybe "My Home" making a terrain of some place in your country showing how beautiful it really is.

[Belgarath]

i like that one
i'd have loads to do seeing as i live in nz

[Potluck]

congrats all i literally can't wait for the next contest :P
btw human body? how and why? O.o

thnx to Keiji for possitive critisism and feedback
ps theres a 't' in potluck ^^

[Chaos.]

Sweet! I finally got me a blue!
Congrats Megafyr and thedeathunterxx. Good job to the rest of you. 'Twas a fun contest.

Also, just to let everyone know, I've made a thread in the contest submission forum to start generating ideas and get TC #10 up asap. Check it out and post your ideas.

[leena]

fantastic work! :D