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Post by nikloveland on Jun 1, 2012 7:32:34 GMT -9
Introducing the second annual Papercut Awards 2012 The submission deadline for this year is July 31, 2012. The three categories for submission are: 1) Diorama - Up to three (3) pictures created using any available figures and terrain. 2) Best 2D Figure - The design must be original and include only one 2D figure. 3) Best Paper Craft Set - A group of figures, regiment, or multi-piece assembly. This includes 2.5D and 3D models. All figures must be original designs. The set must be publicly available (either commercially or otherwise) and contain nothing but paper in its construction. Submissions will be in the form of photographs of your figure(s). Submissions are only accepted for figures and sets completed between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. Submitted pictures must be taken between this time period as well. Submission will be subject to all Hoard submission guidelines and any pictures are released under the Creative Commons License. Any miniatures or buildings included must be made of paper. Ground and other surrounding may be made of any other available materials. Judging will be determined 50% by forum member voting, and 50% by a panel of judges (TBA). Judging criteria will include many factors. Diorama -Story elements: The diorama tell some type of story. Can you imagine what just happened or will happen next. -Model construction: All models have clean cuts and edging if needed. Visual cues of paper are minimized. -Lighting: The picture shows lighting to match the theme. Camera flash is not noticeable. -Layout: Objects that break the illusion are not included (chairs, tables, hands). Figure/Set -Proportions: Is the figure well proportioned for a paper miniature? -Pose: More dynamic and interesting poses might score points with the judges. -Coloring/Lighting: Is the coloring nicely done, and does it make sense in terms of lighting (i.e. shading is consistent with a common light source)? -Originality: The figure should be original work. Direct copies of anything are frowned upon. If you use something as a source, make some changes, and make it your own. -Front/Back: The figure should have true front/back artwork. Does the backside make sense with what's on the front? -Modeling: Modeling execution will help your figure look clean and polished. While modeling is not directly being judged it can still affect how your model is perceived. -Cohesion: Do the figures look like they belong together in some way? (i.e. uniforms, clothing similarities) This may not necessarily apply to single figures. Winners will receive fabulous prizes worth up to dollars (TBA). Rules of entry subject to change. Check back periodically for updates. Have fun with creating your submissions, and Good Luck! PDF Version of the Rules.
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Post by Rhannon on Jun 2, 2012 8:58:32 GMT -9
Great reiteration of a great initiative. Bravo nikloveland.
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Post by Reivaj on Jun 2, 2012 12:53:52 GMT -9
Great!! ;D How can i submit my Catfolk??
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Post by Rhannon on Jun 2, 2012 13:20:45 GMT -9
Great!! ;D How can i submit my Catfolk?? No. You only new figures. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by josedominguez on Jun 2, 2012 18:25:41 GMT -9
They'll be fine, anything created between August last year and the deadline this year is allowed...... they'd be in the paper craft category
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Post by nikloveland on Jun 3, 2012 6:21:56 GMT -9
Great!! ;D How can i submit my Catfolk?? Your Catfolk will be a great submission. Take pictures of the set fully built and then post them in a new thread. As jose said, they will be considered in the 'Paper Craft Set' category so please create your new thread in that area. If you have a single mini you really like you can also submit it to the 'single figure' category. As a side note, there is technically no limit to the number of pictures that can be taken of a submission in the 'Paper Craft Set' and 'Single 2D Figure' categories. Just take the number of pictures required to showcase your submission.
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Post by Reivaj on Jun 3, 2012 7:26:56 GMT -9
Thanks ! Rhannon: Ok i´ll submit an unedited figure for the Single 2D figure, it´s from a future set. But you must wait a little
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Post by nikloveland on Jul 6, 2012 6:48:11 GMT -9
Hmm.... so no submissions yet eh? Maybe this will get you motivated. There is a $50 gift card for the winners of each category provided by Moss Games and others. Sammo has also offered a copy of his RAPTOR aerial drone model too. You've only got three weeks so you'd better get on it
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Post by emergencyoverride on Jul 6, 2012 17:11:12 GMT -9
ARRGGGHHH!!! I'll have to see if I can get something done. I have worked on stuff over the years but never got to finish any, except my first MMIP when I did a giant squid. Got to get crackin' ;D
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Post by PhantomBaz on Jul 6, 2012 21:02:48 GMT -9
ok.. can i submit my dwarf please..
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Post by nikloveland on Jul 7, 2012 12:09:38 GMT -9
ok.. can i submit my dwarf please.. Yes, of course! Since it is a single figure create a new thread in the "2D Figure Submission" board with a picture of the created figure (fully assembled, not the source).
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Post by PhantomBaz on Jul 7, 2012 20:47:10 GMT -9
"Any miniatures or buildings included must be made of paper." does this mean if i place my dwarf on/in a building to take a photo, it must also be of paper.
I have made some building for a Mordhiem game from polystyrene and card.
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Post by nikloveland on Jul 8, 2012 7:28:39 GMT -9
"Any miniatures or buildings included must be made of paper." does this mean if i place my dwarf on/in a building to take a photo, it must also be of paper. I have made some building for a Mordhiem game from polystyrene and card. This requirement was more for the diorama category than the other two categories. 'Paper' can be used quite liberally in our hobby. Many buildings are mounted on foamcore or chipboard. Even Sirrob's UFO canopy is out of a clear plastic (it was still cut and folded though). Plus let us not forget the ' stone paper' from a couple months back. Basically it needs to be in the spirit of the paper modeling hobby (easily reproduced and shared with others, no premolded bits, no painting required). As for your specific submission in the "2D Figure" category, you can take the picture with anything you want. Just make sure we can see the model you are actually trying to submit (both front and back).
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Post by PhantomBaz on Jul 9, 2012 1:04:45 GMT -9
ok cool... let me get a print out of them.. and my cam.. and i'll post/send you the pics.
I take it, it has to be a back and front shots?
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Post by kiladecus on Jul 20, 2012 5:16:46 GMT -9
What is the amount of figures we can submit for the single figure category. I am assuming it is only one, but I thought I would ask. I submittted one, but also was wondering if I could submit the PET DRAKE as well... or possibly the Pyromancer riding the Pet Drake... it is 2.5D, though... just curious.
And if I CAN only post one, then I will keep Angus as the entry.
Thanks for your attention.
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Post by nikloveland on Jul 28, 2012 4:32:56 GMT -9
Yes, please limit your submissions in each category to one entry. However feel free to enter in each category. What is the amount of figures we can submit for the single figure category. I am assuming it is only one, but I thought I would ask. I submittted one, but also was wondering if I could submit the PET DRAKE as well... or possibly the Pyromancer riding the Pet Drake... it is 2.5D, though... just curious. And if I CAN only post one, then I will keep Angus as the entry. Thanks for your attention.
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Post by nikloveland on Aug 6, 2012 8:49:13 GMT -9
Hmm.... so no submissions yet eh? Maybe this will get you motivated. There is a $50 gift card for the winners of each category provided by Moss Games and others. Sammo has also offered a copy of his RAPTOR aerial drone model too. You've only got three weeks so you'd better get on it So Sammo has just upped the prize support (sorry I didn't let you know before the submissions closed but that's the way the cookie crumbles... Y'all will get submissions in on time next year right? ;D ) Both first and second place in each category will get his COMPLETE LINE! Also, first and second place will also get a choice of two (2) One Monk/Sanity Studios sets. And of course 1st place still gets the 50$ card (also partially provided by Moss Games). We all need to give Sammo a HUGE thank you! Pick up some of his stuff yo!
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