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DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 17 Jun 2012, 09:54

Post your Comments here Ideas,suggestion links and tutorial about the challenge.

Challenge thread:
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jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 17 Jun 2012, 10:44

Uh oh, I know who might be entering this one.

nigec · Post by **nigec** » 17 Jun 2012, 13:40

Out of all the possible subjects this has got to be my worst nightmare lol

oh well I'll see what I can do

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 17 Jun 2012, 16:05

Animal or Humanoid, I haven't decided yet.

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 17 Jun 2012, 18:45

me too I have a hard time also deciding which one is better. but here's my suggestion why not combine them together or mix both you will get the image below. (just a suggestion)

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 17 Jun 2012, 21:42

DarkScythe wrote:me too I have a hard time also deciding which one is better. but here's my suggestion why not combine them together or mix both you will get the image below. (just a suggestion)

But would a HuDog or a Dogman still hike their legs on trees?

Something to contemplate in the design process...

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 18 Jun 2012, 11:41

After many hours studying James drawing, I do NOT see a dog.
What I DO see I cannot discuss here because of the young innocent ears at U3DA.
I will spend many more hours studying James sketch after this post...

For some reason this 3D Cartoon Character Design Challenge beckons me...I"M IN!!!!!

p.s. I really like "Mr. Brushy", a good first entry!
p.p.s. James can name his "Mrs. Bushy"

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 18 Jun 2012, 15:48

Steinie wrote:After many hours studying James drawing, I do NOT see a dog.
What I DO see I cannot discuss here because of the young innocent ears at U3DA.
I will spend many more hours studying James sketch after this post...

For some reason this 3D Cartoon Character Design Challenge beckons me...I"M IN!!!!!

p.s. I really like "Mr. Brushy", a good first entry!
p.p.s. James can name his "Mrs. Bushy"

I found that if you examine the drawing using the template below, one can really get the "creative juices" juices flowing.

nigec · Post by **nigec** » 19 Jun 2012, 14:25

since reading Steinie comment I now no longer see fine art

Is there some strange stereo 3D trickery or just the right amount of drugs + booze + cabin fever?
the template doesn't help at all in fact it makes it oh so more real man!

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 19 Jun 2012, 17:05

nigec wrote: since reading Steinie comment I now no longer see fine art

Is there some strange stereo 3D trickery or just the right amount of drugs + booze + cabin fever?
the template doesn't help at all in fact it makes it oh so more real man!

It was viewd 68 times, 50 of them by Steinie.

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 20 Jun 2012, 16:28

I'm in on this one!

10 days.. I have just the character to work on! I'm starting a live space and WIP soon!

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 21 Jun 2012, 05:57

I hope many will joined and finish their entry..... Mr. Brushy has already have my eyes so submit those entry so I can change my mind.

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 21 Jun 2012, 11:14

What is the end date for the Challenge? Currently it says July 30th.

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 21 Jun 2012, 15:42

Ehm.. What month is it!? Oh... hang on, it's June.... June 21st.... to July 30th.. I'm mistaken. Stupid me... I have much more than just 10 days..

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 21 Jun 2012, 16:04

July 30th is good for me as I can play more. Although, it could be pushed back a few days so people don't lose interest.

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 21 Jun 2012, 17:14

Yeah, I agree, a month and a half to compete is a little long! I like the stress of the competitions sometimes.

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 21 Jun 2012, 20:56

we can push it back if we have sufficient entry I just make that long due to the nature of U3DA members who sometimes busy or just plain lazy to join. and also to give them time to finish their entry... last challenge many did not finish their entry.

if we have sufficient entry we can call it quits at july 15, 2012

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 21 Jun 2012, 23:54

My wip vi ... f=5&t=3481"

seppgirty · Post by **seppgirty** » 21 Jun 2012, 23:55

i'm in. i don't think i've ever done one on these boards.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 22 Jun 2012, 05:50

Did my usual quickie.
(that's what she said)

Flattened the pic a bit for just the comments section.
The 'spongerRobert' character came out kind of crappy no matter how many times I re-rendered, so here is the non-post work raw render included.

No WIP, just did it back to back, wham-bam-thank you ma'am

It's entered.

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 22 Jun 2012, 07:33

I like the hippo...

MikomDude · Post by **MikomDude** » 22 Jun 2012, 17:47

DarkScythe wrote:I like the hippo...

Are you sure that is a hippo? It could be a big walking potato

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 22 Jun 2012, 17:53

MikomDude wrote:
DarkScythe wrote:I like the hippo...
Are you sure that is a hippo? It could be a big walking potato

Funny you should mention that, I drew it from memory after eating a baked potato.

seppgirty · Post by **seppgirty** » 22 Jun 2012, 22:46

this is not the model for the contest. it's just another character i did a month ago. thought i would post a pic for the heck of it

it's not as good as you guys stuff, but ...........

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 23 Jun 2012, 01:21

Very Dr. Zeus - like seppgirty.

I like because of the colors and it is balanced

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 23 Jun 2012, 15:12

Ok i started this but i am having big probs to make the rest of him
not sure if i will finish it

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 23 Jun 2012, 21:49

wow excellent

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 23 Jun 2012, 23:19

Indeed! Very very very cool! Love it! The detail, the form, the character. I would love if you could finish it! Maybe retopo and continue the body as poly's elsewhere! Looks great!

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 24 Jun 2012, 08:02

Been playing with him ,need to sort the hands out and see where im going with this ,
not sure how much detail to put on it .
What do you think

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 24 Jun 2012, 13:16

Here is a small update retopoliy done on everything exept the head.
still dont know what hands to give him or what to do with the boots .

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 24 Jun 2012, 13:36

pugman 1 wrote:Here is a small update retopoliy done on everything exept the head.
still dont know what hands to give him or what to do with the boots .

I think it needs hands capable of holding a beer mug, a stringed instrument or a weapon. Such a sosphiticated chap needs versatility.

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 24 Jun 2012, 14:42

maybe your right James .still a wip but this is for england tonight

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 24 Jun 2012, 21:32

Loving this sculpt! Maybe toe curls like in medievil standards of toe curled boots would be awesome! This guy is very funky!

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 03 Jul 2012, 01:52

Steinie is doing speed modeling too. A new character every couple of days!

froo · Post by **froo** » 03 Jul 2012, 01:57

Very well done pugman! What app did you use for this?

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 03 Jul 2012, 03:23

Pugman & Finis keep your models going! Both of them are great!
I'd love to see some updates from you guys.

pugman 1 · Post by **pugman 1** » 03 Jul 2012, 10:09

Time is my problem at the momemt i am hopeping
to finish him soon i thought the comp was finished
cheers Ralph.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 17 Jul 2012, 02:23

DING DING DING DING DING!!!
DING DING DING DING DING!!!
DING DING DING DING DING!!!

just saying...

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 18 Jul 2012, 15:53

Tap, Tap, Tap

Testing - 1,2,3

Mic check

Anyone hear me?

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 18 Jul 2012, 19:36

DarkScythe set the ending date to July 30th, 2012. The end is near! (Maybe I can squeeze in another 30 entries!

)

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 18 Jul 2012, 22:23

DarkScythe wrote:we can push it back if we have sufficient entry I just make that long due to the nature of U3DA members who sometimes busy or just plain lazy to join. and also to give them time to finish their entry... last challenge many did not finish their entry.

if we have sufficient entry we can call it quits at july 15, 2012

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Draise · Post by **Draise** » 18 Jul 2012, 22:33

I am really busy with work at the moment, being in the twilight zone of finishing preproduction to full on production, so will have to post pone my Character. I've noticed there are more than enough entries for a good vote anyway!!

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 19 Jul 2012, 00:39

Just for grins, I made this cartoon today for a friend in a game. His nickname is "hotdog" so yeah, I did.

He has been hunting unicorns and not getting any special prizes, so I was sort of 'jabbing' him about that. Even gave him a purple unicorn "bird dog" buddy. The jar of mustard is comic relief "that he can't cut the mustard."

All in good fun. heh

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 19 Jul 2012, 08:08

Man, you folks have done some great stuff for this so far. Very cool. I should have looked before I started. Anyway, I'm in. Also noticed there's a similarity to Steinie's bird.
Listen, if there's a problem, talk to my attorney.

jeffroig · Post by **jeffroig** » 19 Jul 2012, 22:05

I have been busy with work and away from the forum for a little while.
After seeing this contest I am so interested in participating.
I would how ever like to take my design to a new level.
What I would like to do is to take a picture of one of the members here and then design a 3D cartoon character from it.
So if there are any out there that are willing to send me a head shot and a full body shot I will be willing to have some fun.
Send me a PM and I will gladly send you my private email address to send the pictures to.
Look forward to hearing from you all.

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 30 Jul 2012, 01:24

been busy lately................. challenge end voting poll link below.

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Finis · Post by **Finis** » 30 Jul 2012, 15:33

When does the poll end? I mean the poll post - when does it stop allowing votes?

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 30 Jul 2012, 18:36

august 1, 2012 is end of voting

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 30 Jul 2012, 19:26

Sounds good! All of the entries are very good! I didn't quite make it, but still the other entries are very creative. May the best one win!

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 30 Jul 2012, 23:18

Mine's in. Not quite finished but time's up.
So, good luck to all. You folks did some nice and varied work. Cool. Also nice to see a few entries.

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 30 Jul 2012, 23:21

Hey! You said the 30th. It's still 30th. Voting? Let me in, let me in.

Draise · Post by **Draise** » 31 Jul 2012, 00:07

Hey yeah! Agreed! You're entry rocks!!! I wanna revote!

trueBlue · Post by **trueBlue** » 31 Jul 2012, 02:37

Draise wrote:Hey yeah! Agreed! You're entry rocks!!! I wanna revote!

Dragneye wrote:Hey! You said the 30th. It's still 30th. Voting? Let me in, let me in.

I added Dragoneye's submission and reset the vote on 7/30/2012 8:21PM
I fixed the pictures not showing as well.

For those that voted please vote again.
HTH

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 31 Jul 2012, 03:26

I wait until the entry date has passed everywhere in the world and then start the poll.

Glad you got in Dragneye and good work!

Thanks trueBlue (I didn't know you could alter a poll). You should PM Darkscythe about the change. Why did some images not show (I could see them all) and what is the correct way to link to an image so is shows for everyone?

trueBlue · Post by **trueBlue** » 31 Jul 2012, 03:38

They did not show for me until I removed: &mode=view from the end of the original link.

The way I did it was:
Right click select Copy Shortcut on the image and paste it into the thread. Remove the part mentioned above. then highlight the link and select the Img button in the Post Editor.
Like this:

Code: Select all

[img]download/file.php?id=8785[/img]

All I did was enable:

Allow re-voting:
If enabled users are able to change their vote

Unfortunately doing so removed the existing votes which was not expected.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 31 Jul 2012, 04:00

Thanks trueBlue.

The poll thread is here: vi ... =66&t=3533"

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 31 Jul 2012, 06:52

Thanks trueBlue.
I wonder where/what time zone DarkScythe is in?
For the record, I don't remember, do we normally mention a time zone, or just 'the end of the day' for everyone?

NOTE: Steinie's octopus entry has a better picture in the thread. You all should use that one to judge.

DarkScythe · Post by **DarkScythe** » 31 Jul 2012, 09:04

thanks trueblue for taking care of it... let's vote, aug. 1 2012 deadline for voting

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 31 Jul 2012, 11:15

Fantastic entry Dragneye! Glad you could get an entry into the Challenge.
Great submissions this Month by all of you!

seppgirty · Post by **seppgirty** » 31 Jul 2012, 22:23

i guess we can only vote for one, huh. this is tough because there are quite a few good ones...........

p.s.
was stenie ever checked for steroids before this competition? i think he's on the juice

that sandwich is huge!

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 01 Aug 2012, 21:22

Seppgirty, if he IS on the juice, then he's been overdoing it for years!

So, is this challenge over? I think technically there's still time for people to vote.
It's Darkscythe's show. I just want to play fair.

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 02 Aug 2012, 01:28

Alrighty then.

Thank you all.
Well, I must say; there were some very cool and original ideas in this one. You folks did a great job! It was really hard to pick just one. That's a good thing.
Question: I noticed you all basically combined the two challenges. Was that a temporary measure? ANd, do I have to set the next one for two months or one? Please reply so I can get the next one rolling tonight or in the morning.

jamesmc · Post by **jamesmc** » 02 Aug 2012, 01:44

Perhaps Cartoon transportation should be next.

Getting from Point A to Point B should be by the silliest means necessary.

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 02 Aug 2012, 01:51

Congratulations Dragneye! Your owl teacher is good!

All the entries were exceptional this time. It was hard to pick one to vote for.

The MMC and SMC were stopped and the U3DA Challenge started as a remedy for low participation in the former challenges. The idea was increase participation by having all the participants in one challenge. The new challenge also allows for more variety since the winner makes the rules including the nature of the challenge. MMC, SMC, animaton, texturing ... whatever you think of. The duration is set by the winner. So, the challenge winner can pretty much do what he wants. Best to avoid really long durations and I noticed in the old challenges that participation was low with complex themes.

Looks like the U3DA Challenge is not temporary.

James. Cartoon transportation. Since HearO, Block Man, and Baby Hulk lack super speed or flying they would travel in taxis!

Steinie · Post by **Steinie** » 02 Aug 2012, 02:21

I can't help to think what color baby Hulk would turn if he got a spanking?

nigec · Post by **nigec** » 02 Aug 2012, 11:12

I don't mind the combined contest although I did enjoy the SMC as I liked the idea, do, done aproach

Nice work everyone

Finis · Post by **Finis** » 02 Aug 2012, 15:13

Sometimes the U3DA will be an SMC when the winner makes it one.

Dragneye · Post by **Dragneye** » 02 Aug 2012, 16:23

Just did Nige

RAYMAN · Post by **RAYMAN** » 02 Aug 2012, 17:47

Congratulations Drew ! Well deserved !

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