Terrain Contest #9: Poll + Results

[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 ?

 

[Celaquil]

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

 

[Celaquil]

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.

 

[Celaquil]

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, High-Res Doodad Pack, and Gears and Stuff

 

[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.

 

[Celaquil]

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 >
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 is now open!

....

 

[Arcany]

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

 

[Pyritie]

....

you're a bit late

 

[Celaquil]

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

 

[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 ... 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
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.

 

[Celaquil]

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 ... 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
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

 

[Pharaoh_]

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

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

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.