Modeling Contest #31 - Spawners and Spawned [Optionally Paired]

[Hantoo]

WIP on the texture, I sure hope I can finish this on time =.= too busy on assignment

 

[Kyrbi0]

... wait, they can make Reforged-level models?? Vs. regular-style models?

I feel like that might have been something that should've been discussed...

 

[The_Silent]

As long as they work in regular wc3, contestant has always been able to do this.

In the olden days it made less sense because of the low map size limit. But that limit has been vastly expanded since then. So now the only possible issue is the way wc3 sometimes freak out when too too many polies is on screen.

Same goes for huge custom textures. Ingame textures was a necessity in the past, they are less so today.

 

[PROXY]

... wait, they can make Reforged-level models?? Vs. regular-style models?

I feel like that might have been something that should've been discussed...

I'm not sure where you have spotted reforged-level models?

 

[Direfury]

I'm out, then. Got too much stuff going on right now, and I'm not sure an extension is gonna cut it.

Also, I'm not sure why but I thought we had 'til the 15th.

 

[Archian]

How long do you think you need then?

 

[Stefan.K]

Me and @Arowanna are done with our entry: Spawner: Blood Elf Warlock Spawned: Imp

Just want to say many thanks to my partner for the great texture and great partnership. Wish you guys luck finishing you entries.

 

[Kyrbi0]

As long as they work in regular wc3, contestant has always been able to do this.

In the olden days it made less sense because of the low map size limit. But that limit has been vastly expanded since then. So now the only possible issue is the way wc3 sometimes freak out when too too many polies is on screen.

Same goes for huge custom textures. Ingame textures was a necessity in the past, they are less so today.

Y'know, it's true. I remember Supa's entry in MC#25, the "Hero Abomination", and how it was really really fancy (especially the custom texture). So much so that I opined it barely fit in Warcraft at all... And back then maybe that was true.

But now with Reforged, it's less of "this doesn't fit Warcraft" and more "which version does it fit"?

Going forward, I really think we should try to make it clear what is expected of Contestants & to separate Reforged from OG Modeling Contests; I can't imagine it would be fair, Judging between the two in the same Contest...

I'm not sure where you have spotted reforged-level models?

I'm no expert, but if you put your & Hayate's models between the regular & Reforged Paladin, I'd argue they're a lot closer to the latter than the former. Just sayin.

I've had a detailed convo with Deolrin who has reminded me what Reforged looks like & convinced me I was just Wrong. Even if you're (& Hayate's) stuff is more detailed than the average OG Wc3 model (which itself is debatable), it's far from Reforged (no offense), so I rescind.

Never mind!

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Dang Direfury; here's hoping you can finish that Sierra Monarch later. :<

Good stuff, Stefan/Arowanna!

 

[Hantoo]

Y'know, it's true. I remember Supa's entry in MC#25, the "Hero Abomination", and how it was really really fancy (especially the custom texture). So much so that I opined it barely fit in Warcraft at all... And back then maybe that was true.

But now with Reforged, it's less of "this doesn't fit Warcraft" and more "which version does it fit"?

Going forward, I really think we should try to make it clear what is expected of Contestants & to separate Reforged from OG Modeling Contests; I can't imagine it would be fair, Judging between the two in the same Contest...


I'm no expert, but if you put your & Hayate's models between the regular & Reforged Paladin, I'd argue they're a lot closer to the latter than the former. Just sayin.

I've had a detailed convo with Deolrin who has reminded me what Reforged looks like & convinced me I was just Wrong. Even if you're (& Hayate's) stuff is more detailed than the average OG Wc3 model (which itself is debatable), it's far from Reforged (no offense), so I rescind.

Never mind!

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Dang Direfury; here's hoping you can finish that Sierra Monarch later. :<

Good stuff, Stefan/Arowanna!

For reforged it is a totally different style, its more realistic approach and it also probably have more advanced shader

So I dont think mine even come close to reforge style at all

 

[Arowanna]

Me and @Arowanna are done with our entry: Spawner: Blood Elf Warlock Spawned: Imp

Just want to say many thanks to my partner for the great texture and great partnership. Wish you guys luck finishing you entries.

Thanks for being patient with me!

Good luck out there my dudes. And just in case it matters, I'm down for an extension if it means we'll have more entries!

 

[Freddyk]

But now with Reforged, it's less of "this doesn't fit Warcraft" and more "which version does it fit"?

Going forward, I really think we should try to make it clear what is expected of Contestants & to separate Reforged from OG Modeling Contests; I can't imagine it would be fair, Judging between the two in the same Contest...

Reforged doesn't exist yet so there is no issue at all.
When it will be out, I guess the models will be technically different (probably normal maps, hi-res textures...) so then it will be 2 categories.
If models become 2020 level, I fear almost nobody will make such models because it's far more hard work.


I'm still working on my entry but I struggle to finish in time...

 

[Archian]

Is 5 more days enough extension? @Heinvers @The_Silent

 

[PROXY]

Is 5 more days enough extension? @Heinvers @The_Silent

I'D appreciate it too, as there has been radio silence from A.R. the last couple of days.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Gogo Gadget Extension

 

[Deolrin]

I would also appreciate an extension, btw. Risking sounding greedy, I believe 10 days would be better. After all this contest requires two models, and lasts pretty much as long as a normal contest that requires only one. I'm sorry for not sending a WIP yet, I planned to do so today (got a lot of work done) but I ran into some unexpected snags and it looks like I'll be fixing yesterday's work today...

 

[Vinz]

I vote for a 10-day extension.

After all this contest requires two models, and lasts pretty much as long as a normal contest that requires only one.

This.

If models become 2020 level, I fear almost nobody will make such models because it's far more hard work.

Maybe we can have teams of three for such contests?

 

[Archian]

Alright. Considering the number of near-final entries and the amount of contestant's asking for an extension, the deadline has been moved to September 15th.
@Heinvers @The_Silent
No further extension will be granted. So, have at it

 

[Freddyk]

Thank you, I would not have finished for the 5th... Now I should be able to finish it this sunday

 

[The_Silent]

It would not be a true THW contest without an extension

 

[Heinvers]

It would not be a true THW contest without an extension

Hey. Sorry for the radio silence lately. I will not log on on a daily basis.

Thanks for my colleagues for the support thus far.

As for extensions. Be wise to make the best of it and not procrastinate doing nothing guys. Thanks :]

 

[Deolrin]

Here's where I currently stand. The mesh and all of that for the summoner are 100% done, I'm currently ironing out some animation kinks and finalising. The summoned unit is next. I have a very clear idea of where I want to go with him, and he'll have a lot less of the crazy shenanigans that tied me down to this gnome for so long, so I'm hoping I can nail it in the coming days.

 

[Kyrbi0]

Noice! Love the crooked dagger & whatever's going on with her staff.

 

[Heinvers]

Guys, don't slack it. Get your entries done by the contest's end :]

 

[Vinz]

Death

Pindot

 

[Deolrin]

Whoa.

 

[Cherrymage]

Amazing! I love it @Mythic

 

[Ether]

One month extension considering the participants' real life things and tasks?

 

[Hantoo]

One month extension considering the participants' real life things and tasks?

I think that's too much

 

[Freddyk]

Here is my entry : Robot Factory

 

[Kyrbi0]

Great to see you made it, man!

 

[Archian]

2 days remaining folks!

 

[Alethos]

Oh hey- finally a modeling contest that I - oh, no, oops, I missed it.

If the contest happened at another time and I remembered how to work all the modeling programs that I used to tinker with... I'd have joined. As it is- good luck err'body and good work so far!


Also as much as I roll my eyes at all the rigid rules/drama in this and (mostly) past Hive contests

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such as disallowing Grendel's extra spawned models (hint: -Grendel just combine the models together and have one be the alternate form)

I do have to give credit and admit that I LOVE that this contest is an optionally paired one- especially the fact that one person doesn't have to be 'the texturer' and the other 'the modeler' or any other weird rule enforcing that 50%/50% of the work is done by each person (not that I have a problem with those every once and awhile- its just not my thing). It's great. Have a teammate- or don't- it's your business. Honestly I hope all normal modeling contests stay like this.

 

[Heinvers]

Guys, you're slacking it again in the hopes of extensions. Please, finish your entries and upload them before the deadline.

 

[The_Silent]

Slacked too much... Haha

Will add myself as judge

 

[Heinvers]

You'll be joined by @Misha and @MiniMage if they show up as judges :]

 

[Deolrin]

Unfortunately I haven't had the time I thought I'll have the past week to finish my entry. As it stands I'm withdrawing, will probably still finish the models and upload them to the Hive. Sorry.

 

[Misha]

I've.. kinda forgotten how to judge..

 

[PROXY]

High Necromancer & Deathguard

 

[Freddyk]

Unfortunately I haven't had the time I thought I'll have the past week to finish my entry. As it stands I'm withdrawing, will probably still finish the models and upload them to the Hive. Sorry.

That's too bad, you seem to have already a lot of work done !
Can you really not submit something that works ingame, even if it doesnt fulfil (yet !) your initial plan ?

 

[Deolrin]

The summoning unit is 95% done but the summon is a ways to go. I don't really have anything concrete. Sorry to disappoint, but yeah, good luck to everyone who's still in! This is really turning out to be one of the best contests in recent memory with a lot of great entries.

 

[Archian]

Go go go! Submit your final entries

If you didn't make it on time, consider uploading it to our Model section I'd hate to see some of the awesome work in this contest "go to waste".

 

[NightStalker]

Can we use the 16th as well? We have everything done except a few hours work of textures.

 

[MiniMage]

So, uh what was the deadline for the judging?

 

[The_Silent]

That is five teams correct?

-Grendel with Plague Rider and Parasite Worm
Arowanna and Stefan.K with Blood Elf Warlock and Imp
Freddyk with Robot Factory
Mythic and ~Nightmare with Ember Forge & Ember Knight
A.R. and PROXY with High Necromancer & Deathguard

 

[Kyrbi0]

@Deolrin Just slap together some amorphous blob with an animated texture (ala the Water Elemental), call it a "Shadow Fiend" & call it a day! ; )

 

[Freddyk]

Can we use the 16th as well? We have everything done except a few hours work of textures.

I hope you will submit it soon !

 

[Heinvers]

Have you all submitted your finished entries?