i think we should leave it open. some images incase some people get confused as to what a bust is because someone undoubtably will http://www.vroma.org/~rscaife/images/091.jpg http://www.vroma.org/images/mcmanus_images/agrippa2.jpg http://www.vroma.org/images/mcmanus_images/flavianhair4f.jpg
What I was poorly trying to say was that it's great to see the progression in a thread. I like cgchat where you create a thread for your entry and post the progression. Either way is fine by me. So right now it's a bust, 1500 polys, 1 512 for skin, 1 128 for eyes/hair, and a normal map if needed?
Making normal maps a requirement pretty much sunk the elemental contest. I'd suggest using CGchat as an example of how to successfully set up a challenge. They allow normal maps but do not make it a requirement. It allows people to choose what they are most comfortable with. I've always approached the contest with the…
"I'd rather have everyone start a post and pick their char." Im not sure I follow Jeffro? Btw, Id rather not go down the full body road. I want to keep this centered around likeness. That takes an awful lot of time to get right as it is without having to build an entire characters body. I like Bobos bust idea.
OK so normal maps possible but not essential. Sounds like we should go for HL2-esque constraints then. But what do you consider a bust Bobo? You mean just depict say the tops of the shoulders? A couple of things Im still not sure about: 1) Do we think that keeping your characters identity a secret until after entry would…
Vassago, cant wait! Asher, perfect examples! Daz, I think a month is perfect time for completing a bust. It should be left up to the artist if they want to reveal who they are working on or not. During the WIP stage of the challenge, I could see that people may want to let people know who they are working on simply to…