Next Terrain Competition Ideas

[frostwhisper]

First off I just wanted to say that this last contest was a true disaster, and that I am utterly disappointed of the way many people acted in the poll thread. So as your friend I plead you, next time, avoid these methods if not for fair play's sakes than for yours. Thank you.

Anyway, here are some themes I've thought of:
- Back to basics (no imports)
- High-resolution pieces
- Doodad abuse (overuse of doodads without any actual terrain)
- Four seasons session (same scene, different season, so 4 terrains per member)
- Alien world (imports beyond UTM permitted)

Tell me what you think.

 

[FamousPker49]

Good ideas, except for high res... Boo High Res!

I was thinking also maybe constructions (same as doodad abuse?), but I am digging that Alien World one, but would rather have maybe a modified UTM for that, so that we are all on the same base.

 

[Sabertooth]

Lair? Like, just making something that you would see an epic/awesome Boss inhabiting.

 

[Gilles]

I like the four seasons. A lot.

No to High-Res. I refuse to host it.

 

[Sabertooth]

Well the last one was nature-related so I think a change up would do nicely.

 

[Gilles]

Most themes are going to be "nature". Not a fan of limiting people with no imports and stuff, although if everyone wants it, I'd host it.

 

[FamousPker49]

I am leaning towards four seasons, and the doodad abuse. I think both could have some cool terrains created.

 

[Gilles]

Doodad abuse is lame.

 

[Sabertooth]

Well maybe if it had a name, and the objective was a construction of something out of doodads. But I don't see spamming random doodads all over the place a form of terraining.

 

[FamousPker49]

You just don't like it cus you can't do it! *blows a raspbery*


Jk, but I think it'd be a good idea to see what people can do with the doodads, although we probably wouldn't have as many entries...

Sabertooth, I think a construction would be the idea...

 

[frostwhisper]

Doodad abuse is lame.

Tell that to Corexx
The doodad abuse I have in mind is precisely what Saber and a few others described: something constructed out of doodads, not just randomness.

 

[Gilles]

Tell that to Corexx
The doodad abuse I have in mind is precisely what Saber and a few others described: something constructed out of doodads, not just randomness.

Be more specific then. I don't mind a structure contest. Which would include anything that you can think of, be it robot, animal, person, building, a painting.

 

[frostwhisper]

Yeah, well I thought I was clear enough...

Anyway, more opinoins? Seems the seasons and doodad themes are taking the lead...

 

[~Void~]

I think Four Seasons is the best. Anyways, I would like to add that this one should be determined by JUDGES ONLY, and NOT a public poll, since last time the poll failed and everyone cried about it.

Or we could do it based on a color like I suggested last time...

 

[frostwhisper]

Yes. This means, however, that we need a jury of competent people...
I'd sign up for judging, but I really want to compete :\

 

[Sabertooth]

I volunteer to be a judge if needed.
Though I still don't like four seasons that much. xP

 

[Restor]

It can be something less concrete. Themes like "inside of human soul" or other surrealistic things

 

[Gilles]

I don't want to take out the poll. Just suck it up. Whiners will be reprimanded, but I hope our community is mature enough not to go so low as that again.

I thought this last contest went just fine with the poll and me judging. I may get more judges next time, but I have to really trust them.

 

[Duke]

No imports would be interesting too. It's many times harder to make nice terrain without imports.

 

[frostwhisper]

Meaning, another fortress challenge or something. One of these has been long overdue.

 

[Childeric]

I think a simple theme that would get alot of creative/crazy submissions would be a sci fi theme. Terrains could include face offs between star fleets, a sun peaking around a planetside, a massive utopian city, or a simple cybernetics lab.

Although, I think alot of people would struggle with this, since there isn't alot of futuristic terraining going on. But still, I think we'd get some cool stuff.

As for suggestions already made, I like the alien planet and doodad ones. =D

 

[frostwhisper]

Beh, whatevah. I'm a fan of 4 seasons, doodad abuse and the alien stuff most. Perhaps we should make a poll?

 

[Gilles]

Poll sounds good. I got Ghan to post it.

 

[Thrikodius]

I actually think doobad abuse might be fun.

 

[Gilles]

I just had a thought. I won't be back until July 28th. Do you all want to wait until then? Or should I get Craka, or HappyTauren to host?

Edit: Or Rui. He could host another of his terrain contests.

 

[Sabertooth]

My thing was nevar added to the poll D:
But of the ones up there, Sci-Fi and Doodad Abuse.

 

[frostwhisper]

Bloody hell... one on one on one.

 

[Sabertooth]

I went Sci-fi, here.

 

[FamousPker49]

I'm going with four seasons, i'd like to compete, but idk if i feel up to terraining.... So I could be a judge.

 

[X.e.r.e.X]

I went with four seasons, but doodad abuse was kinda tempting too

 

[frostwhisper]

AHEM!

Been 5 days... are we doing four seasons?

 

[X.e.r.e.X]

I think we should, cause making a good sci-fi terrain would require downloading models anyways D:

 

[frostwhisper]

Yep. So, your final word, Gilles?

 

[Childeric]

Gogo sci fi. >_<

 

[Sabertooth]

Yeaaaa.

Though seasons is a good idea it just strikes me as boring.

 

[frostwhisper]

It's leading the poll though. And we created the poll so we can actually come to a decision :/

 

[Thrikodius]

I'm still the only one who voted for doobad abuse x.x
Well Four Seasons would be nice too.

 

[FamousPker49]

I just had a thought. I won't be back until July 28th. Do you all want to wait until then? Or should I get Craka, or HappyTauren to host?

Edit: Or Rui. He could host another of his terrain contests.

Am I the only one that read this? If we want a contest we need to PM one of them.

 

[frostwhisper]

Shit, just noticed. I'll message Rui right away.

 

[~Void~]

All the terrainers that matter (me) voted for 4 seasons! xP

 

[frostwhisper]

If I hadn't voted for the same, I would've disagreed with that opinion, sir.

 

[FamousPker49]

As would I. But has Rui responded yet? And I talked to HT, and he said he may be willing.

 

[AirHead]

i like the idea of four seasons, but wouldent it be crazy if we did four seasons sci-fi? anyway this will (hopefully) be my first contest to enter, and well terraining, and mapping, seem to be the only two things im good at, so hoora! anyway, i hope riu or HT host it.

 

[frostwhisper]

I hate Rui. He has ignored me for like 4 times. And I'm talking direct, CHAT messages too!

 

[FamousPker49]

Well, we might as well wait for Gilles now lol. Two days.

 

[Childeric]

Can't wait. Hopefully ev eryone shows better sportsmanship this time around. =)

 

[Ribenamania]

Is there a terrain competition ? When ? What Theme ? I wanna join !!

 

[Gilles]

There will be, and it'll be four seasons as it got the most votes.