✅HD Modeling Contest #7 - POLL

[Archian]

The frozen wastes of Icecrown are home to some of Azeroth’s most terrifying and resilient creatures.
For this contest, contestants were challenge to design and model a HD 3D character that embodies the cold, undead, and/or the sinister essence of Icecrown.

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CONTESTANT	ENTRY
vindorei​	Frost Broodmother Frost Broodmother - Zshexir Frostweaver Entry for the 7th HD Modeling Contest Zshexir Frostweaver was once a proud matriarch of the ancient Azjol-Nerub empire, a cunning tactician and revered broodmother whose progeny wove the glacial webs that lined the frozen caverns of Northrend. When the... www.hiveworkshop.com
Superfrycook​	Lich Ranger and Lich Hippogryph This is my entry for the 7th Modeling Contest Icecrown Exarchate's Lich Ranger and Lich Hippogryph LORE: Frost Elven Archers have been active for too long in battle due to their experience in extremely cold conditions were promoted to Lich Rangers, they have been worn a customized death armor... www.hiveworkshop.com
ZoomMan​	Ice Golem Ice Golem Entry for the 7th HD Modeling Contest www.hiveworkshop.com
Dalekay​	Undead Vrykul Skeleton This is my entry for the 7th Modeling Contest. This is my first model for the contest Skeleton Vrykul of ICECROWN Previous view: www.hiveworkshop.com
PietrasCoelho​	Magnataur Death Terror It's my first entry in Modeling Contest. It's my first, full scale from design to texture and assets model. Magnataur Death Terror www.hiveworkshop.com

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You are very welcome to make a short statement what you like the most, so contestants get a bit of public feedback!

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• 1st place: 750 experience points
• 2nd place: 600 experience points
• 3rd place: 450 experience points
• Entry: 150 experience points
• Judge: 25 experience points per entry

The three winners will receive an Award Icon representing the winning entry.​

Winning a contest also unlocks Demon Rank icons (at least two wins is required).​

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• If no judges are found (at least two is required) before the deadline, the winners will be decided by the votes of a public poll. The poll results will be hidden until a person has voted. Changing your vote afterwards will not be possible.
• Want to be a judge? Read this.

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Mesh	How does the mesh look? How are the balance and scale? How coherent is polygon distribution? Do the shapes complement the model's theme?	/15
Skin	Does the model have custom diffuses, ORMs and/or Normals? How good is the wrap? Are the textures appealing, or do they look blurry/stretched from the default game camera and portrait? Do the tones go well together? Is there sufficient contrast? Do the Normals and ORMs create proper lighting for the model?	/15
Animations	Does the model have custom animations? How natural, smooth, and appropriate are the animations? Do they have character/personality? How well are they executed? Does the model have enough animations to function properly?	/15
Integration/ Optimization	How well does the model work in-game? Does it feature the necessary attachments, footprints, sounds, and collisions? Does it have a working FaceFX? Is it optimised for minimal disk usage? Does it have enough Team Colour?	/15
Theme	How well does the model follow the contest theme?	/15
Effects	Does the model make use of emmissives, effects, ribbons, or additional custom models (i.e. projectiles/spells)? How well are they implemented? Does the model make use of fresnel, visibility or other .mdl edits?	/5
Creativity	How original is the general idea? How inventive is the execution? How distinct is the model from the original assets?	/20
		/100

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This poll shall begin on April 14, 2025 and conclude on April 28, 2025 UTC (day is included).

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Assigned Staff: @Archian

Contest | Results

 

[Flinn]

Good luck, everyone!

 

[Superfrycook]

GLHF, y'all.

 

[Chaosy]

Interesting, seems like I'm in the minority by liking the vrykul based on vibes haha. GL.

 

[Panda]

Good luck guys!

 

[Fattycake]

Interesting, seems like I'm in the minority by liking the vrykul based on vibes haha. GL.

right there with you... i guess it's a little simpler in concept/creativity but so well executed

 

[xgeneralthorx]

I liked them all, they were all well executed and a hard choice, my vote goes to creativity. Amazing job guys, Good luck!

 

[Villagerino]

Decent models, the Hive's movie makes them look even more special Good luck, contestants!

 

[BaiyuGalan]

There is no doubt about it for me - Frost Broodmother

 

[SarielLuxe]

There is no doubt about it for me - Frost Broodmother

Same