hey I'll join but im a noob and using the PLE Also, when will it be starting, Ive got 3 exams in the next 5 days

for Round#1 - can it be a stylized animal or does it have to be photorealistic?Also, you said underwater, can it be an amphibian(frog, toad) or a crocodile or alligator.Do we have to post concepts (ive already started working on them and Im dying to try my new scanner Is it ok if Im using the PLE, I should be getting Maya 4.5 in a few weeks, still saving up.

for Round#3 does it have to be an EXISTING game character or can we make up our own one and give a little info about it?

Thanks and I hope the tourney starts soon, or after me bloody exams