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Forums	Topics	Replies	Latest Post
3Daily 2017 Make one 3D object per day for the year of 2017	71	899	3Daily 2017: analogous analogous • Nov 2018 in 3Daily 2017
Allegorithmic's the Beast	444	5.8K	The Beast - The Cursed Queen daizyp • May 2020 in Allegorithmic's the Beast
Allegorithmic's 'the THRONE ROOM' http://www.polycount.com/the-throne-room-challenge/	498	4.6K	The Beast -- Feral children Sophia_Williams • May 2020 in Allegorithmic's 'the THRONE ROOM'
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare	61	591	Chivalry UGC General Discussion SofiaMiglani55 • Jun 2016 in
Arms & Armor, Chivalry: Medieval Workshop	165	2.8K	[Chivalry] - Mason Vanguard - Great Horned Helmet herbertvwright • Aug 2019 in Arms & Armor, Chivalry: Medieval Workshop
Company of Heroes 2: WAR PAINT contest	51	869	WAR PAINT WINNERS! skankerzero • Jan 2019 in Company of Heroes 2: WAR PAINT contest
CS:GO Weapon Finish Contest	1.1K	3.7K	PC-CSGO \|Space Invaders Playonce • Oct 2019 in CS:GO Weapon Finish Contest
CS:GO Weapon Finish Contest Winners	8	209	PP-Bizon / Biomechanical [ Shipping in a Weapon Case ] G99Factory • Jun 2016 in
Enlighten Contest	36	334	The Courtyard – An Enlighten Lighting Contest ratubola303 • Jul 2020 in Enlighten Contest
Game Art Workshops Hands-on Community Learning since 1967.	158	1.3K	Low-poly 3D Characters For Fight Game – GUTS, Indianapolis - Indiana gameyanstudio001 • Jan 2023 in Game Art Workshops
GDC T-Shirt Contest	23	131	Q&A Thread r13 • Feb 2015 in
Handplane Contest Contest Forum for the 3d baking tool; Handplane	47	366	Handplane Baker development roadmap radiancef0rge • Dec 2018 in Handplane Contest
Hexels Contest Forum The Hexels Contest Forum!	4	226	Marmoset Presents: Cubed - Final Submissions GhostDetector • Jul 2016 in
Killing Floor 2	7	38	Killing Floor 2 Workshop General ThiefofBreath • May 2016 in
Killing Floor 2 - Guns 'n Gear - CONTEST HAS ENDED	193	908	[kf2] - Item - Plague Mask SenayAmanuel • Jan 2016 in Killing Floor 2 - Guns 'n Gear - CONTEST HAS ENDED
Low Poly Challenge Oh sure, you can throw as many triangles as you want at a mesh to make something pretty! But what happens when you're limited to how many triangles you can use? Think you're up for the Challenge? Then this forum is for you!	70	1.9K	Low Ploy Weapon Challenge FelixOwO • May 2019 in Low Poly Challenge
Petrol/Blood	229	2.7K	PETROL/BLOOD - Elk Ranger pongstah • Jan 2015 in Petrol/Blood
the Polycount Tower A collaborative project for an endlessly-climbing tower of 3d models	46	355	TOWER - Mothership GeneWiz • Jan 2018 in the Polycount Tower
Reallusion's 3D Character Design Contest 2016	109	1.1K	3D Rigged Character TriGon_ • Jan 2021 in Reallusion's 3D Character Design Contest 2016
Reallusion Game Character Animation Contest	72	1.1K	oneshotmax oneshotmax • Jan 2016 in Reallusion Game Character Animation Contest
Riot Art Contest	2K	20.3K	[Riot Art Contest] - Kevin Collinet Beeltrat96 • Oct 2019 in Riot Art Contest - Animation
Riot Creative Contest 2017	1.5K	12.4K	[RIOT CREATIVE CONTEST 2017] Character Art - Postman Singed - JunkieKong KTENO • Nov 2023 in Riot Creative Contest 2017 - Character Art
Shapeways Dota 2 3D Printing Contest Bring a Dota themed object to life in Shapeways 3d printing contest!	58	233	Cassowary DEBABRATA • May 2020 in Shapeways Dota 2 3D Printing Contest
Team Fortress 2	143	17.4K	Looking for old copies of missing concept/promo artwork from old Polypack threads TF2CutContentWiki • Sep 2022 in Team Fortress 2
UT Master Challenge: Concept Art	141	1.1K	UTMC - Old space Rabro • Jun 2015 in
Warframe	135	1.1K	[Weapon Swap] – Skana – Infested Skana Meyaka • Aug 2016 in
XMD Contest	90	596	Character Inna • Feb 2018 in XMD Contest

Topic	Replies	Latest Post
TF2 - Polypack - StickFigs [IMG]http://stashbox.org/938731/StickFigs_contest_flyer4.jpg[/IMG]	67 Last	StickFigs Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - mobilization Well i am definitely very late but still have to give this whole thing a go. I'm just not finding out about it. I have decided to pick the engineer class. My theam is going to be mobilization. I know…	60 Last	itsmadman Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - IZRA hi there new guy here. its just my luck that i happen to find out about this contest yesterday and the normal thing i would do is say "damn, guess i m too late for it". well i decided that ill give …	6 Last	Psyke Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Acumen [B]MY FINAL SUBMISSIONS: [IMG]http://www.acumen-design.de/projects/show/acumen_polypack_submit.jpg[/IMG] [/B] First idea is about the Medic - since I'm from stuttgart too, that should fit ;) [B]…	109 Last	Khthon Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - AAA_BATTERY I will be entering as well, I think I will be doing a pack for the sniper, seeing as I currently also have a replacement idea going. I don't know what other two weapons to make, but suggestions/idea…	243 Last	AAA_BATTERY Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - ShadowBrain Alright so i was thinking of doing the sniper, my ideas for now are: [B][SIZE="7"][COLOR="Yellow"]THEME: Jungle [/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [B]Primary:[/B] -A compound bow. Design1: [url]http://i249.photobuc…	58 Last	ShadowBrain Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - CasketStudios [COLOR=Silver]The theme of the series of weapons has changed along with a lot of my designs, but it's still the Medic. The theme is frankenweapons, to an extent. What that means is this: the Medic …	19 Last	Sukotto Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Pogo [IMG]http://omploader.org/vNGlvOQ/done1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://omploader.org/vNG90bQ/cp_gorge0000.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://omploader.org/vNHM2Zg/pilotlightmorephotos.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://omploader.org/v…	115 Last	achillesian Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - mrscott Edit 2: Turns out the deadline was midnight last night, not tonight, so I'm probably out of the running. Edit: Done with just four hours left. [IMG]http://imgur.com/lSlpv.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://imgu…	26 Last	mrscott Jul 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Zwebbie Finished and submitted! The Man-hittin' Project: [img]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3990/manhittinproject2.jpg[/img] The Fallout Shotter: [img]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/915/shotgun2.j…	134 Last	TankTaur Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Tactical Pyro Package [SIZE=4][COLOR=Orange][B]Disqualified Items because they existed before this contest started[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] Hello everyone, My concept idea for the pyro was to give him an update, that tur…	10 Last	Schaduwtaart Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Skeep Think I'm going to have to give this a go So this is what I've got so far, still need to have a think about the third item. Not sure if i will go with the shotgun/flare gun or one of the flamethrowe…	64 Last	Al Capwn Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - botchiball Final images of the Bar-B-Spenser. [URL=http://img340.imageshack.us/i/finalimages.jpg/][IMG]http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3361/finalimages.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Uploaded with [URL=http://imageshack.…	27 Last	botchiball Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Sukotto Hey all, I just registered on these forums to join in on this contest. Anyway here we go: [SIZE="5"]Class: Pyro[/SIZE] [SIZE="5"]Theme: Hawaiian Islands[/SIZE] My theme has evolved from a Summer Fu…	131 Last	Chemical Alia Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Konras Submitted entry... better screens tomorrow and hopefully "update page".... ZzzzZzzz 1. Last Word 2. Green Whipper 3. First Contact [img]http://i45.tinypic.com/2reh0yr.jpg[/img] [ame]http://www.yout…	81 Last	Konras Jun 2010
Maya realtime shader setup for TF2 Someone sent me a message asking what the settings were i used in Brice's BRDF shader for maya to get the TF2 look. It isn't perfect and Im sure can be improved on, but here it is nonetheless. The ri…	16 Last	Norron Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Shmitz [IMG]http://www.horizonscape.com/shmitz/maps/tf2/misc/engy/electrifying01.jpg[/IMG] [img]http://www.horizonscape.com/shmitz/maps/tf2/misc/engy/tesla_thumb.jpg[/img][img]http://www.horizonscape.com/s…	89 Last	TankTaur Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Sgt_Dippy NOTE: I have been mock modeling tf2 weapons for a while and since the announcement of the contest I have decided to try and make real items. That said, I am first going to learn to export a working …	22 Last	Sgt_Dippy Jun 2010
Official Polycount Steam Group? The only one I found had 5 members in it and I don't think it's affiliated with this website. I tried to make one, but the name was already taken! :( EDIT: Oh, I found it. Please make the logo more …	1 Last	EzMeow Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Contrails I've decided to do a pack for the soldier as I simply like his character... who doesn't like a crazy cough wannabe cough cough soldier? :) [COLOR=SeaGreen] [/COLOR][COLOR=SeaGreen]Theme: [B]Gov…	91 Last	Contrails Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Willy-Wilson Decided im not going to just let this one pass, going to be doing some stuff for the pyro, not going to be using my daft punk hat though probly wouldn't be wise. Will update later with some wip pics.	49 Last	Khthon Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - BaronVonFail [LEFT][CENTER][SIZE=3][B][U]Intro[/U][/B] [/SIZE] [/CENTER] [SIZE=2]Hello all, [/SIZE] [SIZE=2] Id like to thank you in advance for taking you time to look over my idea and bare in mind certain aspec…	55 Last	BaronVonFail Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Habboi Congratulations to the 5 winners. I hope Valve utilize the other packs that didn't win but were also top quality. I also hope Valve make good use of mine but that's doubtful :<. I want to share…	35 Last	Habboi Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Overgear Bit late but I had my degree show and the end of all my uni work to do but now with all this time I have (read: the last week of the contest) I'm gonna get all of my models done and submitted in the …	45 Last	Ikimono Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - IanJ Felt like i should update the first post so its more fitting with my current theme. heres the stuff I ended up making. The Sleuths Shades [IMG]http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8020/sleuthsshade…	93 Last	IanJ Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - MajorToms So I started a WIP thread a couple of weeks back, but I didn't name it correctly. I renamed it, but it still doesn't show up in the main list of threads. [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthr…	1 Last	MajorToms Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Elbagast [B]If anybody is still visiting this thread after all this time, you might be interested to know that I've since done an updated version of the pack, you can see it here:[/B] [URL]http://forums.stea…	93 Last	Theevilpplz Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Pierate Final models and stuff: [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1029435/tf2_shiz/TF2_polypack_medic/medic_update_fake.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1029435/tf2_shiz/TF2_polypack_medic/Sawcalibur_Palame…	118 Last	Galago Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - x-quake [img]http://lh5.ggpht.com/__9-i1bAPj4c/TCfEtvaDqII/AAAAAAAACh4/tKNGx1Q-27M/Polycount_Composite_HeadHonchosHeadspurs.png[/img] [img]http://lh4.ggpht.com/__9-i1bAPj4c/TCfEt35Zd1I/AAAAAAAACh8/VJihb4W3K…	140 Last	Khthon Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Vozati Hey there, I saw this contest on the TF2 site. Ive submitted some hats for the spy and pyro for the contribute page already but for this I plan on doing a hunting pack for the sniper. My list so far…	10 Last	Vozati Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Mnemosynaut [B]Update: 100% Complete![/B] [IMG]http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9052/bellhoptheme2.png[/IMG] Class: Scout Theme: Bellhop/Usher Why? Because I'm late and all the other themes were already ta…	16 Last	Mnemosynaut Jun 2010
General Discussion plus Hints, Tricks and Ideas The idea of this thread is so we can have a central area where we can talk about what themes are overused, what can be done that's more original, that sort of thing. Because really, I have no modelin…	101 Last	Smilax Jun 2010
Is Anyone Else Having Problems Submitting? I've been trying to submit my files for the past hour. I've checked and checked again. My submissions are definitely under 2MB, but it still gives me the "Missing files or files exceed 2MB size limit…	3 Last	x-quake Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Jman I just thought I'd throw myself in here on the last day, some engi stuff. Black Betty - Pistol Replacement (Would need edited ammo counts) [IMG]http://www.cubeupload.com/files/de4e00revolver.jpg[/I…	9 Last	Zipfinator Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Coolbot4k [B][I]I was, unfortunately, unable to complete my project for the competition. I would, however, like to thank VALVe for initiating this contest. I would also like to thank the fantastic Polycount C…	59 Last	Khthon Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Jackablade Hey folks. Kinda got a load of disparate ideas spinning around in my head but no two that fit with a single character much less a single theme. Kinda leaning towards the Solly for the simple reason t…	180 Last	Khthon Jun 2010
Who do you want to win? There are so many beautiful entries in this contest, it's hard to pick just one for each class. Even so, I'm forcing you to! :poly121: Remember, this is who you'd like to win, not predictions. For m…	95 Last	Polosko Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - shpladoink Greetings! I've put off making this thread because I've been going back and forth betwixt Spy and Soldier for my class of choice. For the time being, I've settled on the Spy, with a theme of Spy VS. …	17 Last	shpladoink Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - AmishInvader Musketeer Spy Pack - Knife Replacement: "Checkmate" Rapier 1st model I've ever made, so it was kind of thrown together while learning how to use Blender. [IMG]http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j68…	5 Last	eXistance Jun 2010
More time? So From request from Sparkwire. Can we have some more time to finish our entries? And why am I posting and not sparkwire? because sparkwire is BUSY BUSY animating all our lovely models for us, and …	90 Last	adam Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Wolvenlight So I'm more of an animator than a modeler or texture artist, and I'm hoping to have time to do custom animations for my items, but we'll see. Anyway, let's get started. ENGINEER ITEMS! Theme: T…	11 Last	Wolvenlight Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - ShaunGreiner [COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=White]CLASS: PYRO THEME: COOKING[/COLOR] [/COLOR][B][COLOR=Red]EDIT:[/COLOR][/B] Okay so I've changed gears. Thinking the SpyCrab is a bit of a novelty and not really fitting…	7 Last	ShaunGreiner Jun 2010
Animation submission - How do i do it from my email to robin: [quote]How would you like the animations submitted for the Polycount contest? Is there a certain way I would have to pack the files? Do you need a specific format? Either way…	3 Last	ScudzAlmighty Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Sparkwire I'm probably not going to get this done in the timelimit, but i will try. For my primary its a 30 shot revolver. Started this a couple hours ago. My theme is obscure, antiquated guns. [IMG]http://s…	64 Last	Slowbrah Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack -GG_Underscore Greeting - i am finally getting active and on line. This contest is just to cool and has drawn me out of hiding. Hopefully it will entice me to become an active member. Thank you to Spetch, Graph and…	45 Last	Ikimono Jun 2010
Please help with Compiling! Hullo, me again. I've been all over the internet, looking for what to do, but finding no help, not from my own thread, to the thread of pros, to steam forums, to even old CS forums can i find any hel…	57 Last	1Fort 2Fort Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Zwebbie (2) Done! I submitted too late because the Internet was down, so we'll have to see... [img]http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2402/tf2heavyshotgun2.jpg[/img] [img]http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/406…	93 Last	ChromeE Jun 2010
The Final Polycountdown! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw[/ame]	6 Last	NeoDement Jun 2010
Finalizing Your Entries Ok, so it's generally known that to submit your Polycount entry, you have to do so through the Contribute Site... Now, I believe there is a form of some sort that must be filled out in order to be a…	3 Last	Thrillho Jun 2010
TF2 - Polypack - Tribal Sniper I have been working on this for the past 5 days and this is what I have so far. [IMG]http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab145/GoodGoblin/TribalSniperRender1.jpg[/IMG] The overall theme is that the s…	23 Last	buddygz Jun 2010