HD Modeling #7: Theme Discussion

[Archian]

We are excited to announce that we are planning our next HD modeling contest, and we want your ideas! We value your input and creativity, and we believe that your ideas will help us create an engaging and exciting contest for our community.

We are seeking ideas for the theme of the contest. We encourage you to be as creative and innovative as possible, and we welcome all ideas, no matter how big or small.

Whether you are an experienced modeler or just starting out, your ideas are valuable to us, and we want to hear from you. By working together, we can create a contest that is both challenging and rewarding, and that inspires our community to create the best models possible.

So, we invite you to share your ideas in this thread, and we will review them carefully to ensure that our next HD modeling contest is a success.

Below you'll find some of the suggested themes for our past HD Modeling Contests:

• Neutral Hero
• Undead
• Creep Camp
• Naga
• Great Dark Beyond
• Mechanical

 

[Barbafire]

I'd like to suggest a "Scaly" theme. When I say scaly, I mean something with scale (so, not only dragons), but any king of lizard or any creature that could have scales instead of skin or cartilage. I think the best word for this is "reptile".

EDIT: Some examples for what things can be done:

• Lizardmen
• Dragons
• Half Breeds
• Animals
• Enviromental creatures
• Mutants
• Structures

I'd like to suggest another one: "Odd and Mystery"

Things that are just unusual, strange, terrifying, non-sense, horror themed. Things that don't follow common logic. Things that are enemy of everyone, not caring about the origin.

Things that can be done:

• Mutants
• Ancient God Minions and/or ancient gods
• Chaotic beings
• Wrong experiments
• Cosmic things
• Lovecraft inspired things =)
• Infection and/or diseases

 

[Pyrogasm]

I can only presume the answer is yes but has there ever been a building-themed modeling contest? Seems like that could be great for HD assets.

Infiltration/Adoption: A unit from one of the 4 main factions has been adopted by or has infiltrated a different faction. Was it brought there willingly or forcibly? How does it fit in or how has it been altered to show its new allegiance? What is its purpose? ("Imagine if Night Elves had a Dwarf unit. Why the heck would they do that without a good reason?")

 

[Midnighters]

Maybe an HD Themed Doodad Set?
I'm also going to be biased and say a Goblin Theme

 

[PietrasCoelho]

I would love to see some Pandaren units

 

[knight26]

How about this for a theme:

Overpowered/Godlike character or unit.

 

[Xelos]

SD seems no anymore

 

[Midnighters]

I would love to see some Pandaren units

Not a bad idea, considering the relevance Pandaren has in Lore.

 

[Archian]

SD seems no anymore

I wouldn't say that We there's plenty of time left of 2025.

Thanks for posting your suggestions!

 

[YourArthas]

Outland Creeps

Snow/icecrown creatures/races

 

[Flow Malorne]

I’d like to suggest the Old Gods or the Black Empire as a theme for a future HD model contest. This ancient civilization is full of creative potential, with eldritch creatures like the Faceless Ones, N’raqi, Aqir, and the enigmatic Forgotten One.

We could use more enemy designs that evoke a sense of mystery and dread, similar to what the Forgotten One brought to the campaign. These types of creatures, with their unsettling and powerful presence, add depth and make battles feel more intense and meaningful.

Exploring the Black Empire’s dark magic, eerie structures, and ties to the Old Gods would give participants plenty of room to create something unique and memorable. It’s a theme that’s visually striking and rich with storytelling opportunities.

 

[Diegoit]

Hmmm, Music related?
I hate HD btw

 

[PietrasCoelho]

HD > SD, for god's sake it's not 2005 anymore