Noob Questions about the Dom. War Contest

Withers

Can anybody asnwer some questions for me about the Cgchat Dominance War?

It was suggested to me during my portfolio critique that it would be helpful to me to start getting involved in the cgchat contests, so I waited for one to start, and here it is.

So,onto the questions.

Is there any reason for noobs NOT to get involved?
Like, I do not completely follow the whole "war" aspect of this contest.

1)Does that mean that anything that isnt the best work polycount has to offer is going to help the other side win?
The reason I ask is I have seen several people say something to the effect of, they will let the pros handle this one. I think the contest sounds great, and I believe I could offer something, I have seen some of the work of the people on these boards, and its no comparison to anything I'm skilled to do now.

2)Is there a certain amount of slots that will all get filled if I don't leave a message in the contest forum stating my intentions?

I have already done some concpets that I think are looking good, but I don't want to get myself involved in anything that is going to piss anyone off if I dont pull it off.

Thoughts?

Asthane

Nah, it's all just a regular contest, don't let the whole 'war' aspect get in your way of what is the real point of these contests-- to get people to get off their ass and do some work!

FALL IN SOLDIER, WE'VE GOTS A WAR TO WIN!

flaagan

I dont think there's any reason you shouldn't enter this contest. Yes, admittedly, we've got some uber-pros on either side of the contest, but dont let that discourage you from entering. I can't think of a better time to enter a contest, cause everyone on your side is gonna want your side to win, so I would expect (can never garauntee, tho) some great input from others on your work.

MoP

Give it your best shot! There's no restrictions on who can enter, and there's no limit to the number of entrants, so make a new thread over on the Contests sub-forum, put up your ideas, and be ready to get some crits or praise and get modelling

jzero

I see it this way, no matter who you are or what your skills, the opportunity to see your work standing up with the masters from this site -- and AGAINST those of the CGChat Infidels -- is well worth it. No matter what happens, you WILL come away knowing how your skills stack up. DO IT!

/jzero