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# 16 02-04-2010 , 10:19 PM

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Well admin could generate them and stick a load on a thread at least then we'd know they are from the generator

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# 17 02-04-2010 , 10:22 PM

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@ mayaniac, There wouldn't me any measures to prevent people from choosing words they want; however, it might be obvious if someone did. The best thing to do would be to use a word generator and let it choose for you.

Jay, your idea is good!

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# 18 02-04-2010 , 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by THX1138
It would most likely be from a word generator
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# 19 02-04-2010 , 11:31 PM

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I remember a while back doing a rube goldberg machine, another one of those would be fun, using just dynamics no animating.

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# 20 03-04-2010 , 10:30 AM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mayaniac
I have a crap load of ideas running through my head with the old two words "Fence/Armchair". lol

Don`t knock it till you try it.

Originally posted by Rhetoric Camel I remember a while back doing a rube goldberg machine, another one of those would be fun, using just dynamics no animating.

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But that`s no good - what we need is a challenge where you can use any part of Maya you want.

Apart from the two word thing some other idea`s

All could be done realistic or cartoon

Mt Olympus (Greek Mythology)

With all the "Clash of the titans", "God of War 3" and Harry Potter rip off "Pee Wee and Lighting Thief" (Lets face it - that's what it should have been called) - Greek Gods are so "IN" right now.

You could have Low poly/High poly, Characters, Busts, beasts/titans, ,buildings (cities even) weapons, animation, dynamics and particles.

Wild West (Classic or Sci - Fi)

Again everything could be done with this one , Guns, Native Americans, Cowboys/girls, Wagon Carts (Even on fire) Horses, Saloons, 8ft Talking horse with shot gun (Oh wait thats been done) - Like to see a good shot out animation or a bar fight ect...

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# 21 03-04-2010 , 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by tweetytunes

Don`t knock it till you try it.

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I wasn't. I actually had a few ideas.

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Mt Olympus (Greek Mythology)

With all the "Clash of the titans", "God of War 3" and Harry Potter rip off "Pee Wee and Lighting Thief" (Lets face it - that's what it should have been called) - Greek Gods are so "IN" right now.

You could have Low poly/High poly, Characters, Busts, beasts/titans, ,buildings (cities even) weapons, animation, dynamics and particles.

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# 22 03-04-2010 , 02:30 PM

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Those themes are great tweetytunes, and they do cater to all skill levels. The only thing about it would be the "Theme". I don't want to be stuck with a specific theme I really don't care for. If the theme went greek or western/sci-fi, I would probably pass as I don't really care for those at this time.

I would rather stick with a theme thats a bit closer to my liking. Catering to all skill levels is great, sticking a "theme" with that kinda sucks, but thats just my opinion.

Lest stick with themes we can choose our selves.

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# 23 03-04-2010 , 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by THX1138
Those themes are great tweetytunes, and they do cater to all skill levels. The only thing about it would be the "Theme". I don't want to be stuck with a specific theme I really don't care for. If the theme went greek or western/sci-fi, I would probably pass as I don't really care for those at this time.

I would rather stick with a theme thats a bit closer to my liking. Catering to all skill levels is great, sticking a "theme" with that kinda sucks, but thats just my opinion.

Lest stick with themes we can choose our selves.

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Yeah, but you can't expect any 'theme' comp to cater to everyones likes, so some compromises would need to be made.

But I think the two word idea might solves this problem, as there is no really 'theme' just the limits of your imagination.

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# 24 03-04-2010 , 03:02 PM

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But I think the two word idea might solves this problem, as there is no really 'theme' just the limits of your imagination.

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Well, with the 2 word idea, you still come up with your own theme. Nobody is restricted to the same type of theme, no matter what skill levels it's open to. Thats kinda what happened to the avatar challenge, except it catered to the advanced user.

It would also be cool go back to the "Advanced" and "Noob" catagories. Those were judged separately, and where really great for the ones new to CG and Maya.

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# 25 03-04-2010 , 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by THX1138

It would also be cool go back to the "Advanced" and "Noob" catagories. Those were judged separately, and where really great for the ones new to CG and Maya.

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Problem with that is that it throws up the problem of which category does someone fit in to.

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# 26 03-04-2010 , 06:18 PM

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The noob category was for the ones just breaking into maya. Having very little experience with the tools.

The advanced category was for the ones that already had experience with the tools ( modeling and texturing and rendering ).

EDIT: From the fantastic work I have seen from you, I would categorize you as advanced. user added image

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# 27 03-04-2010 , 06:45 PM

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I guess it would be up to the person entering if they entered as a 'noob', or 'advanced' depending on what they're comfortable with.

As for the list of word pairs that would be posted, would that be on a "first come first served" basis, so you wont have 5 contestants using the same two words?

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# 28 03-04-2010 , 07:55 PM

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Yeah, you could have a list that people take whichever item they want, leaving it unavailable, first come first serve as you say. I like that idea.

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# 29 03-04-2010 , 08:11 PM

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I think you'd be best of having excess words so someone isn't put off entering because they've been left with a pair they don't want.

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# 30 03-04-2010 , 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by elephantinc
I think you'd be best of having excess words so someone isn't put off entering because they've been left with a pair they don't want.

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Oh yeah, you would probably have about 20 pairs... I doubt they'll be that many contestants. So everyone will have some choice.