OMG! Design the next USS ENTERPRISE (Offical Contest)

[Fuzzy_Modem]

What do you think of these?


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The contest is live!
http://www.startrekonline.com/enterprise/

[CSJM]

Neat nacelles.

The contest, however, is only valid in the US, and even then not everywhere. What kind of demented idea is that? Seriously. It's not like they'll have much problem mailing anything anywhere.

I guess I'll just have to sit here in assurance that my model is superior to others - because we won't have an official way of finding out otherwise now.

edit: also, they should really do something about that gallery thing. It's nigh impossible to browse anything.

[General Zod]

Some of the designs they have up on the contest site are truly hideous.

[CSJM]

Some are hand drawings. Which isn't so bad in and of itself, but the images aren't too great either. One of the designs looks like an Akira (or a Steamrunner) class, as designed by Weiland-Utani. A distinct blocky feel.

[General Zod]

Some are hand drawings. Which isn't so bad in and of itself, but the images aren't too great either. One of the designs looks like an Akira (or a Steamrunner) class, as designed by Weiland-Utani. A distinct blocky feel.

Awful hand drawings. We're talking about something that looks like someone drew it on the back of a napkin in 30 seconds.

[Knife]

lol, that gallery is a joke. On the up side, nice engines there Fuzzy.

[Agent Sorchus]

The only good thing about the Gallery is that it makes even me feel a little confident. I may be a total Sketchup Noob who is self taught in 3d design but compared to the stuff that looks like a 8 year old did it... Yeah decent chance against that level of competition. I expect as the deadline comes closer the better stuff will float out of the web.

[Fuzzy_Modem]

This line in the rules:

The assets may not be... posted to any third-party websites.

http://www.startrekonline.com/enterprise/rules

Has led me to remove my wip images, just in case, which is ironic, as I JUST got my website back up

I'll post a link to my entry once I submit it, and I'll stay in this thread to talk about the design process and offer advice on my fellow contestant's artwork.

The shape is pretty much set, and I want to thank all of you so much for your help. I'm quite happy with how this is shaping up, and I can't wait for you to see it on the contest site

[Kenny_10_Bellys]

I thought the contest was bollocks when I first saw it, and looking at that gallery and the rules pretty much confirms it. Looks like a total of 5 designs viewable, 2 of which are the same, 1 violently ugly scrawl and 1 made out of a couple of triangles. If it was someone over 21 who drew that melted Galaxy class thing then I'm a leggy supermodel and not a fat dude.

[Crossroads Inc.]

Some are hand drawings. Which isn't so bad in and of itself, but the images aren't too great either. One of the designs looks like an Akira (or a Steamrunner) class, as designed by Weiland-Utani. A distinct blocky feel.

Awful hand drawings. We're talking about something that looks like someone drew it on the back of a napkin in 30 seconds.

I wish I knew how to post specific entries, there was one MS Paint entry that looked almost like Zods "Anti" enterprise complete with triangular saucer and brick shaped body. These are a hoot

[General Zod]

Some are hand drawings. Which isn't so bad in and of itself, but the images aren't too great either. One of the designs looks like an Akira (or a Steamrunner) class, as designed by Weiland-Utani. A distinct blocky feel.

Awful hand drawings. We're talking about something that looks like someone drew it on the back of a napkin in 30 seconds.

I wish I knew how to post specific entries, there was one MS Paint entry that looked almost like Zods "Anti" enterprise complete with triangular saucer and brick shaped body. These are a hoot

You know, if you're going to quote me could you at least not refer to me in the third person like I'm not here? And I do believe I explicitly said that was an extremely rough sketch.

[Fuzzy_Modem]

Sorry it's not global guys

The quality of the submissions will improve dramatically over time if the EVE Online and StarCraft 2 contests are any indication.

I need to re-read the rules, but I didn't see an age limit, and my 10 year old daughter wants to enter, so I think we'll turn it into a Maya lesson.

She wants to do a double saucer with a big arboretum in-between

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Damn! You have to be 21. Oh well, we'll make it anyway, and I'll post it here

[Eternal_Freedom]

That actually sounds pretty awesome, and very ST explorer esque

[Fuzzy_Modem]

Found this line in the rules:

If any group elects to collaborate on a Contest Entry, they are required to designate (1) person as the agent of the group to enter the contest, agree to these rules, and accept the prize on behalf of the group.

So that will work. I will be her "agent" and agree to the rules for her, then she can still post it on their site

It means I won't be posting it here though, but I'll post a link

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ARG! "You are only eligible to enter the promotion once."
Different, in that respect, than the Eve Contest or the StarCraft 2 contest...

That's okay, I'll have my wife do it for her

*Goes back to re-reading the rules...

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"Submission Image must not contain material which is... violent." No space battles then? :p

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Third place gets a processor. Just a processor. By it's self. I wonder what the odds are that he has a compatible motherboard...

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This line is VERY interesting:

Sponsor may consult with the Grand Prize winner in the development of his/her Submission Image for integration into the game and may require that the Grand Prize winner complete a work-for-hire agreement pertaining to same for no additional consideration.

It also occurs to me that with voting already in progress, there is an advantage to submitting early.

[Fuzzy_Modem]

Something else of interest, not only do you have to enter your email and verify optically, you can vote for each entry once a day. I wonder if that's cumulative, or if it changes your vote.

[Fuzzy_Modem]

I'm really bothered right now by the way that it seems submissions are going in without review. One of my mods for ST:BC has already been submitted twice. I made that ship, I'm Canadian, and now, already, two people are trying to claim credit for my work. There really needs to be something more robust in place. Is there any way I can get those submissions pulled? I don't want someone else to be rewarded for my work. -DJ Curtis

http://forums.startrekonline.com/showth ... ?p=3217037

http://bridgecommander.filefront.com/fi ... iseF;82748

Remember how a plagiarized entry won the StarCraft 2 contest? I really hope that doesn't happen again.

[General Zod]

I've already seen one instance of the same file submitted twice with the same name attached to it. I'll be amazed if a massive shitstorm doesn't result from this contest.

[Instant Sunrise]

I really hope #74 wins.

I'd post a picture but I don't know if it's kosher or not.

[Crossroads Inc.]

I really hope #74 wins.

I'd post a picture but I don't know if it's kosher or not.

Check out #573 if you can find it, I feel as though it has won already.

[Eternal_Freedom]

I'll be amazed if a massive shitstorm doesn't result from this contest.

It's a US only contest for fanboys to design the next Enterprise. OF COURSE there is going to be a massive shitstorm

[Fuzzy_Modem]

Sure wish we could search by entry numbers. I'd love to see the ones you guys are talking about.

[Fuzzy_Modem]

My daughter's submission is up:
http://www.startrekonline.com/enterpris ... ?share=779
Let me know if the link works please, thanks

[Phantasee]

I really hope #74 wins.

I'd post a picture but I don't know if it's kosher or not.

Check out #573 if you can find it, I feel as though it has won already.

Well, I just changed the numbers behind Fuzzy's link and I do believe the two of you are being sarcastic!

[Fuzzy_Modem]

not sarcastic. just dumb. Thanks. looking at them now... ah. I get it.

[Eternal_Freedom]

I had a look at you're daughters design. It's certainly different, although I wasn't expecting the arboretum to be quite that tall