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We only have a banner on the actual homepage, my bookmarks take me straight to the forums. I know better than to oppose the evil hordes of Polycount.
May I say, you might do better if you keep a consistent theme between each character. Maybe all those interested should put there heads together for a race type, costume, or simply a emblem that links all the generals for the polycount side.
How about something like this?
Also an avatar sized version for use on CGCHAT if any of you wish to do so.
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Just in case you actually wish to use this on your texture maps here is a zip with the psd file. Currently its 512^2, but its all vector anyway so its fully scaleable.
Something Green and spidery, Like our Logo, and maybe keeping electric greep piping and trim on our black Uniforms? Heh heh
[Edit] Yeah, just like the one above.
On other"look and feel" should we go with clean futurist design (my pref usually), or something else? What flavor of Evil? WIth the SF design, I'd shy awy from Metalgothic horror, in general, and try something.. oh.. say predatory and dangerous looking, but "lively" as opposed to undead?
I say that since this is a CONTEST, and not just a site war, the only unifying thing should be the logo, IF we use it.
For example, if we decide to do "Scifi Bad Guys", and people are doing Space Nazis and Superarmored grunts, that sort of leaves the guy who does Fantasy the best in the dust, even if he had a GREAT concept for a spiky evil nasty Evil Warrior.
The symbol, alone, should be the only thing uniting us.
I for one already have my concept chosen (knowing about the comp a week in advance will do that, hehehe), and it most likely won't fit into any concept you guys come up with. The only thing I'd be willing to implement is *possibly* a small logo. I think a team theme is overdoing it.
I'm with poop on the team theme idea.
The whole premise of this is a multi planetary multi genere clash of good vs evil. To have all our entrys fit the same theme would weaken an otherwise strong comp. However tossing on a faction logo somewhere on the model would be kinda cool as to show a united allegiance to all things evil.
Plus if we do it we can call the cg chatters copycats since they are talking about the same thing, but don't have anything even concepted yet.
I like the idea of a unified theme of clean space pirates. BUT since PooP already broke ranks maybe we should go for a rag tag team of Mercenaries brought under one flag. We should also come up with a story and put our spin on it so we come off looking like the good guys and it doesn't look like evil wins =P
War has two sides so far we have only heard the story from one side. Our voice will not be silenced by our new oppressors who think they can seize power from the vacuum left by the old overlords! Not after we fought so hard to overthrow them.
I guess you'd only know about the challenge by going to cgchat, and the seemingly random posts. come on someone! Let's have a global with all the info!
Man, I have been wanting to post about this for the past 2 weeks! I have faith in you guys. Thanks to FreD for letting us be a part of it and thanks to Bobo for approaching me with the idea.
Everyone that has the time to enter should. We need support! FOR THE HOR...err....polycount. tee hee. ;]
Does the "No Victory Pose = NO WIN!" rule mean they have to have limbs or something that could form a pose? There doesn't seem to be a "has to be humanoid" rule so I'm throwing around a few ideas for flying AI cores and psionic vessels.
vailias, I think it's a little fussy, especially if seen from far away. Polycount has a little green smiley as a mascot, so I thought I'd offer up something more along those lines: http://www.dadako.com/forums/flag01.png
I don't mean to step on your toes or anything, as I'm sure you're aware.
ahahaha... i'm not all that keen on an army standard, but if there is one hawken's is a perfect graphic element. simplicity is key, and that's a lovely standard!
Hawken: No prob man. With all the tallent here I'm suprised this wasn't overflowing with logos. I can't see yours currently though. (silly connection errors)
anyway heres another revision. Even simpler for use on flags and whatnot.
You are correct that the other one will read strangely from afar with all the internal lines.
The only thing I have to recomend my blurb is that it IS an 8 pointed star. "Blood for the Blood God!" "Death to the false forum!" and all that.
Wow this sounds pretty awesome, it's been way too long since I did any personal game art... and it would be an honour to help defend my home ground. >]
It is soo tempting... but I know already that I will chicken out half way trough
Better leave it to the big boys!
But I have confidence that you will make us proud and defend the holy mother-base
*cheer* *hip hip hurray*
Edit: @KDR you could do the official polycount anime cheerleader
JK: It explicitely says "no anime". Interestingly they list that separately from "no cartoon". It's not like I can't do realism though I couldn't do a semi-decent texture if my life depended on it.
What would be the point of a displacement map? A displacement map simply moves existing geometry around, if I recall, so basically identical to actually modeling (unless you animated the displacement map).
Perhaps you mean bump/normal maps? Those are mentioned and allowed, and generally much more useful
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asthane: Perhas he meant per pixel displacement maps. those would be quite usefull.
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Just looked it up, I admit I hadn't heard of that technique but it seems it still creates additional geometry, so likely a no-go, though I wouldn't mind finding out otherwise
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We only have a banner on the actual homepage, my bookmarks take me straight to the forums. I know better than to oppose the evil hordes of Polycount.
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http://boards.polycount.net/showflat.php...;gonew=1#UNREAD
Is that it, then? Must I present more proof of my loyalty to the green and black?
Also an avatar sized version for use on CGCHAT if any of you wish to do so.
Edit again:
Just in case you actually wish to use this on your texture maps here is a zip with the psd file. Currently its 512^2, but its all vector anyway so its fully scaleable.
[Edit] Yeah, just like the one above.
On other"look and feel" should we go with clean futurist design (my pref usually), or something else? What flavor of Evil? WIth the SF design, I'd shy awy from Metalgothic horror, in general, and try something.. oh.. say predatory and dangerous looking, but "lively" as opposed to undead?
Scott
For example, if we decide to do "Scifi Bad Guys", and people are doing Space Nazis and Superarmored grunts, that sort of leaves the guy who does Fantasy the best in the dust, even if he had a GREAT concept for a spiky evil nasty Evil Warrior.
The symbol, alone, should be the only thing uniting us.
The whole premise of this is a multi planetary multi genere clash of good vs evil. To have all our entrys fit the same theme would weaken an otherwise strong comp. However tossing on a faction logo somewhere on the model would be kinda cool as to show a united allegiance to all things evil.
Plus if we do it we can call the cg chatters copycats since they are talking about the same thing, but don't have anything even concepted yet.
War has two sides so far we have only heard the story from one side. Our voice will not be silenced by our new oppressors who think they can seize power from the vacuum left by the old overlords! Not after we fought so hard to overthrow them.
*deep breath*
It's ok, I've calmed down now, nurse.
Man, I have been wanting to post about this for the past 2 weeks! I have faith in you guys. Thanks to FreD for letting us be a part of it and thanks to Bobo for approaching me with the idea.
Everyone that has the time to enter should. We need support! FOR THE HOR...err....polycount. tee hee. ;]
cool. I think im in.
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WE WIN!
I don't mean to step on your toes or anything, as I'm sure you're aware.
-LD
Can you make it into more of an evil looking skull smiley?
-LD
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hmm good point, but then it would a green skull. Not very polycount, as you see. Give it time, you'll see!
anyway heres another revision. Even simpler for use on flags and whatnot.
You are correct that the other one will read strangely from afar with all the internal lines.
The only thing I have to recomend my blurb is that it IS an 8 pointed star.
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MY HOSTING IS ODD. ANYONE ELSE NOT ABLE TO SEE IT?
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I see it fine, seems dark though. Brighter green maybe?
oh noes! we're in trouble now boys!
He is worse than any islamic terrorist could ever hope to be
john
Better leave it to the big boys!
But I have confidence that you will make us proud and defend the holy mother-base
*cheer* *hip hip hurray*
Edit: @KDR you could do the official polycount anime cheerleader
Perhaps you mean bump/normal maps? Those are mentioned and allowed, and generally much more useful
http://www.polycount.net/dominancewar/brief/index.htm "War Brief" In other words, what you are working towards.
asthane: Perhas he meant per pixel displacement maps.
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Just looked it up, I admit I hadn't heard of that technique but it seems it still creates additional geometry, so likely a no-go, though I wouldn't mind finding out otherwise
Tohan Kim!