NWDA's 2018 Theme Challenge Participation Poll

Started by DannyG, November 28, 2017, 04:20:37 PM

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Would you be interested in participating in NWDA's 2018 Theme Challenge "Cliffs"?

I am Definitely Interested .. When can We Start
19 (52.8%)
I am interested, but I am not 100% certain I have the time
13 (36.1%)
I am interested, but I am not happy with the Theme
2 (5.6%)
Thank you, but I am not interested
2 (5.6%)

Total Members Voted: 36

Voting closed: December 31, 2017, 07:31:45 PM

DannyG

Terragineers,
It's way past the time for another NWDA Theme Challenge. That said before moving forward with any additional planning we would like to get a feel of how many of you would be interested in  participating to get a feel for the potential entry turnout. 2017 was a great year for Terragen, Matt and company brought us the long awaited Version 4 which attracted many new users both here at the Forums and even more on Social Media. The Theme NWDA has internally been throwing around is "Cliffs" An extremely broad theme with tons of room for artist interpretation. (Desert cliffs, Bluffs, Icy Cliffs, Ocean side Cliffs, Cliffs on other planets .. you get the idea. Refined Challenge details such as Post work do's and don't will be laid out once the Challenge begins)
Prizes, of course! I have already started doing my usual wrangling and feel confident we will have another killer prize package for the Top 3 Winners. So be sure give use a Click and a comment, let us know what's on your mind. We look forward hearing from you guys and gals !
Please Do Not forget to Poll

Reference and Inspirational Cliff Imagery
https://www.pinterest.com/NWDAstore/cliffs-theme-challenge-ref-images/

Previous Challenge Threads

Roadside Challenge
http://www.planetside.co.uk/forums/index.php/board,22.0.html
Iceland Theme Challenge
http://www.planetside.co.uk/forums/index.php/board,23.0.html

Any personal questions or issues please use the http://www.nwdastore.com/contact-us/ or contact me directly danny@NWDAstore.com
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cyphyr

Every time I've gotten involved in these challenges in the past work has turned up to take me away.

Since I'm currently waiting for my next job to manifest then getting involved might just hurry that job along :)

I like the notion of CLIFFS and already have a few ideas swimming about.
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bobbystahr

I'm in even though I feel certain I will only win by learning new stuff while the really good TGers light my path.
something borrowed,
something Blue.
Ring out the Old.
Bring in the New
Bobby Stahr, Paracosmologist

Dune

I'll have a go at it (if time permits), and I'm very curious to see how many users will participate, and how many will work in secrecy, or how many will share their ideas and progression (and pick up some feedback)....

Hetzen

I'm up for this one. Like Richard, the last one came smack right in the middle of a heavy project.

kaedorg

Great news and as Bobby says it's a good way to learn.

David

cyphyr

Regarding the theme.

I'm very happy with the concept of "CLIFF" but I would like to comment that all out themes thus far have been very literal and I would like to see something more emotive.

Something that is not only a challenge from a technical standpoint but also from an artistic and poetic perspective.

It can still be "CLIFF" but maybe participants could be encouraged to think outside the box, to question the notion of a cliff.
How it is a physical barrier, the danger it represents, the way it breaks up a landscape. Vertigo, standing on a cliff edge waiting to jump.
What cliff represents in our inner psychological landscape.

Just some random thoughts to add to the mix :)
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DannyG

Quote from: cyphyr on November 29, 2017, 06:24:44 AM
Regarding the theme.

I'm very happy with the concept of "CLIFF" but I would like to comment that all out themes thus far have been very literal and I would like to see something more emotive.

Something that is not only a challenge from a technical standpoint but also from an artistic and poetic perspective.

It can still be "CLIFF" but maybe participants could be encouraged to think outside the box, to question the notion of a cliff.
How it is a physical barrier, the danger it represents, the way it breaks up a landscape. Vertigo, standing on a cliff edge waiting to jump.
What cliff represents in our inner psychological landscape.

Just some random thoughts to add to the mix :)

That's a nice take on the theme Richard. I will be sure to add that to the contest description when the time comes.
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otakar

I need motivation. Contests in the past have given me that motivation. I need to rebuild my machine as my SSD is too small now and Windows still refuses to install any KBs. Once that's done I am as ready as can be! Let's blow some life into this forum:)

Ariel DK

Im agree with Richard, the Theme can have another perspective, maintain the "Cliff" reference, but telling a story or something else...
Hmmm, what version of Terragen does God use?

Urantia Jerry

#10
I am Definitely Interested .. When can We Start :)

Hannes

Sounds great! I'd say I'll be in, but time might be a great factor. We'll see.

AndyWelder

Assuming things would be done the same way the previous contests were done I posted a WIP thread for my own entry here: http://www.planetside.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,23889.0.html So basically one might say I acted first and started thinking later...  :-[ Some advice on what now would be welcome.
"Ik rotzooi maar wat aan" Karel Appel

agent unawares

Why wouldn't WIPs be allowed? Those were the best thing about the other theme contests.

DannyG

Quote from: agent_unawares on December 02, 2017, 01:50:38 PM
Why wouldn't WIPs be allowed? Those were the best thing about the other theme contests.

Hello Agent,
  Internally we decided not to have the WIP threads for this challenge. As it does add interaction in the forums we find it does deter/intimidate new users from entering as well as taking away the Awe factor from the artists Work. A WIP of the winning images in an article/interview form is something that we will be doing
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