I browsed most of the TF2 Contest entry's and there is A LOT of great work including the stuff posted here, i think its going to be a very close call between everyone.
Atten includes the shadow value premultiplied in. You have to pick out the code that does the attenuation from the code that does the shadows before they get multiplied together. The code's in AutoLight.cginc...
TwoListen pretty much nailed every point I was thinking including the reason why I opened with the question of what you wanted out of this. Man knows what's up.
I think the rules were yo keep the progress in the same thread as to not create more threads. but i did check it out. You should have included the mechanical parts.
subscribe to gamedeveloper magazine - they do yearly survey of all agmedev related jobs, art included. Also maybe they have that for free... dunno, u can check on google for their surveys.
Started drafting my spectre set. Will probably include a mini scythe or a chakram for a weapon. I really like the idea of a thin slit in the hood but how will she see? D:
Did you include the ability to comment on the news in your list? If not I'll mention that to him :) Would be a cool addition to discuss the new posted up on the homepage with fellow industry guys.
Looks like an instructor asked their students to make threads but neglected an important piece of info... you must include some art! If you want feedback, show some artwork.