Ditto what Pure said.. according to the official statements over at CGTalk you are going to have to come up with something quite original to stand a chance:



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The mechanical body alterations can be hooked up to larger external machines.
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Don’t limit yourself necessarily to typical sci-fi themes and substances. This could be a bizarre archaic fantasy world – they may even use wood in their mechanical devices.
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Don’t create another Terminator. The Terminator is a cyborg that looks like an organic lifeform. Start out by designing an organic character, think about its environment and needs, and alter it accordingly.
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If you choose the punishment route, try thinking about a criminal act and choose an appropriate torture or alteration for that specific crime.
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If you choose to have some kind of weapon incorporated into the character, be creative about it. A person wondering around in society with a massive machine gun instead of a hand is going to have a hard time making friends or gaining access to most venues. Choose more ingenious and creative ways of incorporating weapon implementations.
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Feel free to depict the surgical procedure of the mechanization process.
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You don’t necessarily have to create a dark or disturbing character. Think about Wallace and Gromit – this type of theme can be pulled off in a humorous, fun way.
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For consideration, please put some thought into your work and your story.
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Remember to use your imaginations and have some fun! Please avoid recreating themes, designs or concepts that have been seen before.