Quote: "I made no reference whatsoever to the quality of the entry"
it was certainly implied by:
Quote: "given out by default when there are no other entries"
Quote: "but I still don't see why it should be awarded simply for entering."
Quote: "You seem pretty sure that you can do so, whatever the quality of entry."
as to
Quote: "Who said I was making assumptions what stated was fact"
i see a recurring assumption here about my criteria and quality of judging, as well as personal integrity. i never intended to imply that anything would go out by default, and i do apologize if it came across that way.
Quote: "You know full well you wont get a last minute rush of a dozen entries at this point, so whats the carrot for?"
no, i hoped for two or three.
Quote: "Maybe you should have thought more carefully before waving that one around as an incentive."
they are meant to be incentives though, and incentives dont work if they arent visible. again, my wording was poor and apparently did not come across as intended. this is the first ive tried to run and mistakes will be made. if you have a problem or objection, lets address it instead of going on the attack (thats how it felt anyways)
Quote: "But I can safely assume (this is an assumption) if I entered a blob as you put it I would receive a badge since no one else entered?"
you would be wrong, but then that is the problem with assumptions. instead of starting a dialog over the judging, the rewards etc a week ago so that we could clear things up and work things out, you remained silent in your disgruntlement and i remained oblivious to the issue. when people dont talk or participate it impossible to even gage how many people are even aware of the thread much less thier opinion and understanding of its contents.
Quote: "As for spreading the word that's not my job. it's your competition ."
my point was instead of complaing about someone trying to get people to be more active, anyone who enjoys the competitions and has an interest in revivng them to be fun and successful again can be constructive and take a hand in getting them off them ground. one person isnt going to be able to do it alone. it is not meant to be 'my' competition. it is meant to be a community competition. the only reason i started it is because the mods abandoned them and no one else stepping in to fill the void. no one else was going o take the initiative so i did. if my presentation of it wasnt great, lets talk about how to make it better, constructively.
now, if a mod had wanted to step in and take over running/judging i would be happy to step aside and let them. they did not, and so again, i am judging only because no one else is taking the initiative.
as it doesnt look like there will be any other entries, here is how i judge it:
3d master: n/a
best model: Stab in the Dark
i would not call this model textured as it really only has a noise fill and thus it is not applicable to the other categories. the modelling however is solid, with fair edgeflow, and a good connection to the head. although the inner forms and contours are innacurate, some even missing, it is pretty clear that he pushed to model something he was not terribly familiar with and i commend him for that.
best texture: n/a
Josh will do as he wishes with the badges.
in two weeks, i will start a new two week mini comp if no one else has. i am new at this organizing/motivating bit and it may take some time to work out the kinks, but i encourage everyone to join and together, we can all make a better competition.
fear not organic haters, the next will involve hard surface.
But will it blend?
