My apologies for being out of this thread for a couple of days. I've been a little bit busy since I've recently outfitted my computer with a brand new SSD and had to reinstall Windows, along with everything else on my PC.
Recreating a character from another game in Wc3?
Or perhaps an attachment-set?
The first is a little bit too restricting and not very original. It's a fun idea for a small challenge between a few people or just for people to model on their own, but I don't think it's very fitting for a contest. Originality is a big part of the judging criteria, and I don't really think you can be original by simply copying someone else's design.
An attachment set is a decent idea, but perhaps a bit too simple? I would think that maybe it would be better suited for a mini-contest, but, added anyhow.
Can I suggest?
Unique Race Hero
Make your own personal Warcraftian hero of your own race
or
Under-appreciated Race Hero
Why dont you make awesomesauce creep heroes, like a centaur hero, or races that do not have enough hero resources. *cough*harpy*cough*
I'm not sure if I understand you exactly, but we've already had a "Warcraft Hero" contest, just a few contests before this one. I believe "Creep Hero" would fit under "Leaders". A bit too restricting otherwise.
We can probably turn this poll into a thread.
Also I suggest the addition of Circus Set (either 1 doodad, destructible, unit; or a combination of any).
I changed the concept a bit to just "Circus". I think making a "set" could be a bit confusing and create an uneven contest ground, especially with shallow definitions and no clear boundaries.
My suggestion is a fel orcs theme, because there are few models on hive and they are prety popular . Maybe someone will create an Fel Orc Gigant , maybe a fel ogre with 3 heads ?
If you don't mind, may I changed the theme to something a bit more general - e.g, "Fel"? Fel Orcs, Satyrs, corrupted Pandaren and giant spiders... Anything corrupted by demons in Warcraft III lore. I believe that would be a broader and perhaps more interesting theme.
still waiting for the Poll...
suggestion: Domestic animal
when will it start?
This is a bit too similar to 'critters' in my opinion, which is a contest we've already held(as a mini-contest).
Warlords theme- Warlords of Draenor introduce a new type of energy source - the iron star. Basically the teme would be the warcraft like steampunk or rather lavapunk. The theme would probably focus on machines and siege weapons powered by the new type of energy sources.
We've just hosted a steampunk contest, and otherwise the theme is a bit too limiting. Very Warlords of Draenor-focused. It might keep people who are uninterested in World of Warcraft or it's new expansion dissatisfied.
Kyrbi0 said:
Leader - Love Heroes... But wait. You start by mentioning named Wc3 Heroes (Antonidas, Garithos, etc), but then end with "regular" Heroes? Might want to clear that up.
Both fit the concept of "leader" well enough. The Troll Warlord and Ogre Lord would also be considered "leaders". It's a purposefully broad theme. The idea is to create a unit or hero which is clearly not just a pawn, but possesses some form of power over a number of people\creatures\entities.
Kyrbi0 said:
Wizards - That's actually pretty interesting, though it sounds simple. But simple "unit" models are not often done?...
It could be simple or it could not be. You could make a Hedge Wizzard's apprentice, or you could make Ash'tharat the Unburnt, Grand Warlock of the Burning Legion. It's entirely up to the contestant.
Kyrbi0 said:
1.5 months?
Alright,
granted, it's actually been
3 months (results came out late(r), as usual
)... But seriously, that's not that long. I'm all for back-to-back Contests, but... : )
The one that came before Steampunk was over a year ago. I'd say that's quite a while in between contests. They're not as tight as they used to be, anyhow.
Kyrbi0 said:
Totally. I don't think there's anything wrong with using previous Contest ideas; heck, they were good then, and many of the people competing now never had a chance to do them! If people like it, 'why not' I say. : )
Frankly, I don't see any real problem myself, but people have lots of ideas and everyone wants a chance. If we just kept re-using old contest themes we'd just lower the chances of making people happy and getting their idea made as a contest. Besides, innovation and creativity are very important, and it's easier to be creative if the theme is completely new to everyone.
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Added the rest. If no one has any objections, I'll open the poll thread tomorrow.
(if this really win, im gonna make Edge45's one)
