Texturing Contest #23 - Dark Entities/Revenants

[Heinvers]

Dark Entities/Revenants
Contestants are to create a creature of darkness, be it a void walker, shadow elemental, skeleton, risen dead, revenant or a necromancer, as long as it is obviously shadowy and dark.

• No submission may violate any of the site rules.
• If a submission does not follow the skin submission rules the creator will be disqualified.
• All submissions must follow the current theme. If any texture does not fit, a moderator will tell you as soon as possible as to avoid confusion.
• Your submission must be posted before the deadline. The post containing your final submission must also contain the following:
  • An in game screenshot showing your submission in action.
  • The file in the appropriate format.
• You must show at least one unfinished preview of your submission, before the deadline, as proof that it’s yours.
• Your submission may not be started/made before the official launch of the contest.
• Judges may not participate.
• Teamwork is not allowed.
• Your chosen unit must be an existing WCIII model and you may not edit the model in any way.
• Textures must be no larger than 512 pixels in any dimension when submitted as final entry, though you may work in 1024 (or higher), but they must be resized down to 512.
• Preferably the submitted skin should be 100% freehand(No CnP's or recolors allowed).

• First Place: 40 reputation points and your entry on the award icon
  
• Second Place: 25 reputation points and an award icon
  
• Third Place: 10 reputation points and an award icon

• Apheraz Lucent
• Blood Raven

• Each judge will receive 5 reputation points.

Shading	Does the unit fit into the WCIII lighting environment? Is the source of light consistent? Does the unit have a realistic 3D shape enhanced by the shading? Is each individual part shaded according to the material?	/30%
Concept	Does the design of the unit suit the model it is wrapped on? Has the author come up with creative ways to change parts of the model into something new? Does the unit fit into the style of WCIII?	/40%
Details	Does the unit appear blurry and bland in-game? Are the details appropriate and realistically placed? Are the materials in use easily recognized?	/30%

• 75 % of the winner shall be determined by the contest's appointed judge(s).
• 25 % of the winner shall be determined by the results of a public poll.

• The contest shall begin on September 26th 2015, 18:00 GMT and conclude on October 31st 2015, 18:00 GMT November 23rd 2015, 23:00, GMT

Assigned moderator: Sin'dorei300

 

[Heinvers]

Good luck!

The Entries will be listed here so I don't end up screwing the main post.

Contestant	Entry
W.I.S.D.O.M	Click
The_Silent	Click
morbent	Click
Chen	Click
BETABABY	Click
Bernkastel	Click
-Grendel	Click
chr2	Click
AnemicRoyalty	Click
~Nightmare	Click

 

[Shar Dundred]

Yes! Can't wait to see these skins.

• Mr. Master
• Mrs. Mistress

 

[Direfury]

Nice. I thought we'd end up with a theme few of the contestants would really enjoy.

 

[chr2]

So, lemme just get this straight. Despite not winning the pole, this theme was chosen because you believe more potential participants would be interested in this? Based on what? The people who voted for this theme? I see just as many past skin-creators who voted for Egyptian, and either way, that's not taking new participants into consideration. Or was it based on the handful who wrote in the poll thread that this was the theme they wanted to participate in? They don't speak for everyone, you know.

I'm all up for deciding the theme based on the participants' opinion. They are, after all, the ones who will be creating the skins, but it should be done right. Right now you're just basing a general opinion on that of a vocal few. There's no telling is this is really the most satisfactory outcome, for the most people.

IF this is the theme we stick with, I'd personally still join, as this was one of the themes I'd voted for... but I'd join in protest!

 

[Direfury]

All things considered, with how competitions in the hive have been little more than popularity contests, with the current head-troll getting a majority of the votes simply by virtue of being everyones favorite scumbag, I'd say that taking only recognized texturers' votes into consideration is the best choice.

In other words, tough luck

 

[Heinvers]

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All things considered, with how competitions in the hive have been little more than popularity contests, with the current head-troll getting a majority of the votes simply by virtue of being everyones favorite scumbag, I'd say that taking only recognized texturers' votes into consideration is the best choice.

In other words, tough luck.

It's alright Direfury. There's no need to attack chr2 for having a different view on it.

So, lemme just get this straight. Despite not winning the pole, this theme was chosen because you believe more potential participants would be interested in this?
IF this is the theme we stick with, I'd personally still join, as this was one of the themes I'd voted for... but I'd join in protest!

Yes, it was my own decision.

It's fine, I'll take full responsibility if something happens or if the staff deems this illegal.

[Solved]

 

[WhiteFang]

I'm very pleased with this theme,really looking forward to see the entries!

 

[The_Silent]

I'm in. Going to reskin the draenei unit (the broken or the lost one or whatever they're called in wow lore). They all use the same unwrap, so might get interesting to see the results.

 

[Shadow Fury]

Didn't the Egyptian theme win the poll? How come it's dark entities now?

 

[The_Silent]

Didn't the Egyptian theme win the poll? How come it's dark entities now?

Ended up counting the votes of likely participants instead.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Didn't the Egyptian theme win the poll? How come it's dark entities now?

There has been a new voting in the poll thread, for the contestants only, so the ones who actually wanted to participate would decide instead of the public.
It wouldn't have made sense to choose a theme no contestant wants to create something in and most of the people voting for Egypt haven't been participants, it appears. So Dark Entities/Revenants won that one.

 

[Shadow Fury]

What a shamefully shameful shame...
Egypt could've been a great theme, so sad contestants felt aversity towards it. Anyway, dark entities sounds like a fantastic theme too (my nickname is Shadow Fury, no need to explain why I like the theme XD).
Good luck to all contestants!

 

[Direfury]

And my name is Direfury.

Anything grim is my style.

 

[Ardenian]

Hmm, still thinking about what skin to take.. well, we have some time before it starts, I guess.

Your chosen unit must be an existing WCIII model

Does this include custom models from Hive/ other sites ?

The submitted skin must be 100% freehand

What is your detailed definition of freehand ?
I ask since I myself consider freehand like painting with a brush and colours on a screen, whereas digital tools allow you to use tons of customized 'brushes' for all purposes, scripts to apply highlights and shadows, even shading is possible only using a script.
Where does freehand start and what is its limit ? Does freehand mean like using the good, old brush and painting with layers ? No scripts, no custom brushes, no filters, (...) ?

 

[Direfury]

It means you can't just recolor or barely edit parts of an existing skin.

 

[Heinvers]

Does this include custom models from Hive/ other sites ?
Where does freehand start and what is its limit ? Does freehand mean like using the good, old brush and painting with layers ? No scripts, no custom brushes, no filters, (...) ?

I am literally turning my head over, 360 all day.

I said existing model, that implies that it is already in the game's mpq archives and it's not a custom model that you import in WE(How simple can that be? I've explained it now).
Freehand is what freehand means. Work/texture made by you using brushes(yes, you can use custom brushes if you want) as opposed to filters, recoloring and whatnot(no copy-pasta material included).
What scripts do you mean? This is a TEXTURING contest(scripts are something else).

*sips on teas and thinks what could be the next move*

[Solved]

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Hmm, still thinking about what skin to take.. well, we have some time before it starts, I guess.


Does this include custom models from Hive/ other sites ?


What is your detailed definition of freehand ?
I ask since I myself consider freehand like painting with a brush and colours on a screen, whereas digital tools allow you to use tons of customized 'brushes' for all purposes, scripts to apply highlights and shadows, even shading is possible only using a script.
Where does freehand start and what is its limit ? Does freehand mean like using the good, old brush and painting with layers ? No scripts, no custom brushes, no filters, (...) ?

"Freehand is the brush strokes you create with brush or pen tool. One brushstroke is the same on the computer as it is in real life. So, with free hand.
Tracing an image is not considered freehand, since your hand is now guided by the lines in the photo.
Things that are not considered freehand, are tools to create shapes (circles, squares, triangles, ect.), filters, and so on."
In other words:
"Freehand drawing is a form, which is done only by means of hand and eye coordination. In simple terms, this type of drawing is done by a person without use of any tools like rulers, protractor, etc., or by using tracing or any other such techniques."

 

[Heinvers]

Before we can have this contest approved/dealt with, the staff would like to have all participants agreeing on the current theme(not just a bunch).
This is to avoid any inconsistencies and possible dramas.

 

[Ardenian]

"Freehand is the brush strokes you create with brush or pen tool. One brushstroke is the same on the computer as it is in real life. So, with free hand.
Tracing an image is not considered freehand, since your hand is now guided by the lines in the photo.
Things that are not considered freehand, are tools to create shapes (circles, squares, triangles, ect.), filters, and so on."
In other words:
"Freehand drawing is a form, which is done only by means of hand and eye coordination. In simple terms, this type of drawing is done by a person without use of any tools like rulers, protractor, etc., or by using tracing or any other such techniques."

Thank you, Sin'dorei300!

I agree with the current theme.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Before we can have this contest approved/dealt with, the staff would like to have all participants agreeing on the current theme(not just a bunch).
This is to avoid any inconsistencies and possible dramas.

Hey, not all, but i want to see a consensus and a positive atmosphere, in order to avoid any problems(regarding the chosen theme)after.

 

[Heinvers]

Sure, I went a bit overboard there(like a ton).

The submitted skin must be 100% freehand

@Ardenian, that was put there just in case somebody gets smart and tries to submit half assed recolors and CnP's under the pretense that the rules were vague(and other stupendous excuses).
In this case they'd have no excuse for submitting such abominations.

 

[Misha]

well let's keep that minimum of 75% freehand who decides to do 100% is definitely aiming high

 

[Moy]

Yep 100% is unreachable.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Yep 100% is unreachable.

Why?

 

[Moy]

lol. Let's just get this approved though XD

 

[Heinvers]

For now it seems a bit unlikely that it'll be soon as I see it.
Texturing responsible moderators are a tad busy.

[Solved]

 

[morbent]

It has begun!

 

[Moy]

I thought the contest, lol

 

[morbent]

Oh no I meant the first thread I had been waiting for this.

 

[Moy]

The contest officially started! yey!

 

[Heinvers]

It's on so I expect participants.

I will probably message a lot of you ^^

Also, you have to texture a unit, not a doodad or building.

 

[morbent]

Does unit include Hero?
Anyways, count me in Heinvers.

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Good luck, guys!

 

[The_Silent]

My first wip. Experiment with the dranei face, which is a lot flatter than I originally thought.

 

[Moy]

That's a nice start, gonna pick a unit now.

 

[Deleted member 238226]

WIP

make a texture for arthas

 

[Moy]

WISDOM, your texturing skills improved. Nice wip though

 

[morbent]

If I was to make a texture for the Firelord would I be allowed to change the effects from red to purple or something?

 

[Heinvers]

Only the textures.
Yes, as long as it looks totally different and has a dark entity vibe to it.

 

[morbent]

Meaning... I cannot edit the Particles of the model to another color?

 

[Heinvers]

Oh, so it requires that?

Sin'dorei, could you come over here so we can discuss morbent's issue?
I'm not sure if we should include this exception into the rules just yet.
What do you think?

 

[Moy]

Of course not, morbent. You're like editing the model and it's against this contest rule "Your chosen unit must be an existing WCIII model and you may not edit the model in any way."

 

[Sin'dorei300]

I don't think i'm allowed to make this exception, as the contestants can only submit one skin for the contest, without editing the model.

 

[Heinvers]

Well, that's settled now.
Sorry morbs :d

You'll have to make due with what you have.

Edit: Also, small change(or rather clarification).
Just so that it won't clash with the Skin Submission Rules.

Preferably the submitted skin should be 100% freehand(No CnP's or recolors allowed).

 

[Sin'dorei300]

Once the contest has started it isn't allowed to change any rules.
So, this is the last change to the contest rules.
Edit: And, the contests are about 100% freehand.

 

[Chen]

Psh. Subscribing.

 

[Heinvers]

Kewl. I expect a screen of your work later Chen.

moar interest please.

 

[Moy]

I can't still find a good model to base on. :3

 

[Chen]

Kwel. I expect a screen of your work later Chen.

moar interest please.

*Kewl, I guess?

I'm thinking about making a ghastly revenant thing maybe a dark star or something void related, could use every model and alpha their feet out XD