Texturing Contest #31: Theme & Format Discussion!

Archian · Dec 13, 2020

The last time Hive hosted a texturing contest was in Mar 2019. I think it's time for the Texturing Contest #31.

But the question is, should the reskin be of a SD, HD or custom-made unit model?

@~Nightmare @Heinvers @Mythic @Mr.Goblin

Mr.Goblin · Dec 15, 2020

Oh boy, HD is impossible to work around. to much textures to edit, to hard to understand sadly, let's stick to classique. Unless we find model easy to texture and we challenge players to do something different for that specific model.

Archian · Dec 15, 2020

Mr.Goblin said:
Oh boy, HD is impossible to work around.

Yeah, I agree. Classic model or custom model?

PrinceYaser · Dec 15, 2020

Retexturing Reforged models would be taking hella shit tone of effort and time lol

Anyhow, I'm definitely up for another texturing contest, SD of course. Let's see if I can motivate myself and open up 3D-Coat once again.

A.R. · Dec 16, 2020

Reforged texturing should actually be quicker and easier than standard - if you have the right software

I still don't actually have a copy of Reforged (crazy, huh??) but if I get a chance over Xmas, I'll give it a go and try out modding tetures with Substance Painter (possibly also the free ones like Quixel Mixer or Armor Paint). Like always, it's just about being able to convert the files to something useable, so if anyone's already got that worked out I'm all ears xD

I voted for Custom models since there's some fun variety - we've been working with the same standard models for nearly twenty years.

Archian · Dec 16, 2020

PrinceYaser said:
Anyhow, I'm definitely up for another texturing contest, SD of course.

Awesome Prince! Glad to hear that

A.R. said:
I still don't actually have a copy of Reforged (crazy, huh??) but if I get a chance over Xmas, I'll give it a go and try out modding tetures with Substance Painter (possibly also the free ones like Quixel Mixer or Armor Paint). Like always, it's just about being able to convert the files to something useable, so if anyone's already got that worked out I'm all ears xD

A.R.! Nice to see you again!

Ahh, looks like here is one who is eager to take on a challenge! I would love to see a HD Texture Contest, but I fear that's somewhere out in the future for now.

A.R. said:
I voted for Custom models since there's some fun variety - we've been working with the same standard models for nearly twenty years.

Awesome dude! I hope you'll join! I'm on Custom Made too, because:

Archian · Dec 17, 2020

Alright, looks like it's gonna be a custom model for the next contest. But the question is, a specific model or free of choice? Also, we need to settle on a theme gents!

@PrinceYaser @A.R. @Mr.Goblin @Arowanna @~Nightmare @Heinvers

Murlocologist · Dec 18, 2020

I suggest an open theme such as ''Death Knights vs Paladins''. Turn custom model into its death knight or paladin version.

Archian · Dec 18, 2020

Interesting idea

Do you plan on participating @Murlocologist ? :ogre_love:

PrinceYaser · Dec 20, 2020

Murlocologist said:
I suggest an open theme such as ''Death Knights vs Paladins''. Turn custom model into its death knight or paladin version.

Nice. We've had the like of this theme for icon contest. It'd be good for texturing as well.

A.R. said:
Reforged texturing should actually be quicker and easier than standard - if you have the right software

Hm.. heard about substance painter before, but never thought it'd be easier than classic texturing. xD I'm eager to try it out.

Shar Dundred · Feb 21, 2021

Hey, been a bit since someone's been posting here.
Any interest in getting this contest rolling?

Archian · Feb 21, 2021

nightelfbuilder · Aug 4, 2021

this one has been on the boards for a while, any news about this?

Riki · Aug 4, 2021

nightelfbuilder said:
this one has been on the boards for a while, any news about this?

I am interested in starting this contest, but first I need to know who really wants to participate so that we can know an approximate of how many entries we would expect.

nightelfbuilder · Aug 4, 2021

Riki said:
I am interested in starting this contest, but first I need to know who really wants to participate so that we can know an approximate of how many entries we would expect.

I'll participate, it's been a while since the last texturing contest :nehap:

Shido · Apr 11, 2023

smashed the door
I'm here for revival, Grey man.

I be the judge for that one for the sake of revival not only this contest and the entire skin secton. Please, even I don't like seeing myself as a monopoly of the field in modern day.

Gentleman, I want to see your glory again in texturing so I willingly push it for bigger people.

PrinceYaser · Apr 12, 2023

Oops, can't believe it's been more than 2 years since we spoke about this. I hope we have another texturing contest soon.

Shido · Apr 12, 2023

PrinceYaser said:
Oops, can't believe it's been more than 2 years since we spoke about this. I hope we have another texturing contest soon.

I guess we should start finding custom model to hype people up.
Maybe something that give room for interesting theme, you could pull many direction for many execution.
Or
Go against the poll and we go back simple theme and classic model.

PrinceYaser · Apr 13, 2023

Not sure...

The thing is, we have so few texturers present to compete with, maybe even none right now except you or some like Arowanna & ...
There's no fun in winning effortlessly. But I hope those few participate if there's any texturing contest soon.

Shido · Apr 13, 2023

PrinceYaser said:
Not sure...

The thing is, we have so few texturers present to compete with, maybe even none right now except you or some like Arowanna & ...
There's no fun in winning effortlessly. But I hope those few participate if there's any texturing contest soon.

That's the thing. We can't see them right now without our Director or Arena Moderator light up the beacon. (I meant put something in main page)

When the merch contest was created, people who have no experience about merch stuffs decide to give it a try to compete anyway because we waited for competition too long since the day Concept Art Contest died.

Win or Not, YOU (pointing at the viewer) can make a new fire for it. This contest should not have been burried 2 years ago because lack of people to join.

The other part is the judge themselves since they are important part of a contest since only them can make it functional. I am willingly volunteer to be one for our community because I have the ball and the chutzpah to know what i'm doing and how I gotta examinate people works and efforts.

If you feel like one, maybe you will try to take my chair.

Archian · Apr 13, 2023

We will soon make a texturing contest

Shido · Apr 21, 2023

Now I spend sometime to gather up couple of themes and model that you might interested in:

Custom Model Recommendation: (Any Theme or Specific Theme)
StefanK's Footman Hero
HerrDave's Sauron The Deceiver
Murlocologist's Spartan Warrior
Kuhneghetz's Barbarian
Explobomb's Genesaur
Dionesiist's Fiend
Metherion's Dark Soul Ornstein
PROXY's Sunken City Death Knight
Sellenisko's Gronn V.4
Fingoifin's Marauder
HappyTauren's Diablo III: King Leoric
Republicola's Ninja
Gluma's Lizardman Archer
Hantoo's Murloc Fisherman
Burning_Dragon5's Carnifex
More model may added.

Classic theme Recommendation: (Classic Only)
Berserker/Rage: Turning any units into a wrathful/feral being, they must look like they have nothing to lose and give in to their demon.
Lich King's Pawn: Making a unit to serve the Lich King. They can be a death knight or a unit under influence by the Lich King.
Draconic: A unit being influnced by the dragon. Cannot used any Dragon Model (exception to Dragonspawn).
Transformation: Make any 2 skin for a model that can morph into another texture.
Timmy's Revenge: Turn any unit into Timmy the child. (joke theme)

Classic Model Recommendation:
(Anytheme or specific theme for that model only)
Hydra
Scorpion
Wildkin
Thunderlizard
Keeper Of The Grove
Druid Of The Claw
Faerie Dragon
WyvernRider
Grunt

Archian · Apr 22, 2023

So, is everyone still ready for a classic texturing contest?

A new custom texture for a custom made model.

Footman16 · Apr 22, 2023

I'll need to keep my eye on this. I think Death Knight vs Paladin's is a cool concept. If I was being biased I would argue for a theme of "Re-Classic" pick any SD model and texture it so it can serve as an SD version of an HD model. Shido's suggestions are also good.

HD texturing I think will be outside of the scope of contests for the foreseeable unless an even/easy playing field can be established for people in terms of tools and accessibility.

Shido · Apr 23, 2023

Previous Contest: (Courtesy of Heinver)

I would like to bring a board from the last Texturing Contest experience that what should be improve to get more people join in the contest.

According to the poll, Custom Model won but only by one vote ahead of classic so I believe this time we should pick a theme and anyone can use classic and custom model in their entry.

It's not unanimously enough to actually go with custom model exclusive. Also this raise difficulty for newcomer which is not ideal with how long this contest has left the dust.

Footman16 · May 1, 2023

Any progress on getting this contest underway?

Archian · May 1, 2023

Yes, later today

Archian · May 1, 2023

Btw should it be a specific custom model? Or free choice?

I would suggest something like giving this a new texture:

Lindormr Dragon

Lindormr Dragon It took over a year to finish this model, but I think it was worth it. Model and texture made by Olof Moleman Animated by Jigrael Texture path: LindormrDragon.blp Recommended WE settings: Use Druid of the Talon as base Land dragon: Animation - Run Speed 230.00...

www.hiveworkshop.com

Footman16 · May 1, 2023

Archian said:
Btw should it be a specific custom model? Or free choice?

I would suggest something like giving this a new texture:

Lindormr Dragon

Lindormr Dragon It took over a year to finish this model, but I think it was worth it. Model and texture made by Olof Moleman Animated by Jigrael Texture path: LindormrDragon.blp Recommended WE settings: Use Druid of the Talon as base Land dragon: Animation - Run Speed 230.00...

www.hiveworkshop.com

I think free choice, the more choice in certain regards allows for better, more creative entries. Constraints via theme, whilst freedom in choice is imo the way to bring out the best creativity in people. That balance of limitations and options or "Options within limitations".

Shido · May 1, 2023

Good Grief Grey Guy. I must have left out by accident.

Lindormr Dragon is fantastic model..........and also the one I already seen a texture DC before.

Maybe this model but elemental theme?

Archian · May 1, 2023

Let's go! Texturing Contest #31 - Repurposing (Custom-Made Model)

Texturing Contest #31: Theme & Format Discussion!

Which model should get a reskin?

Classic (SD)

Reforged (HD)

Custom Made

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