General Battle Rules/Guidelines
I've noticed a few places where people are unclear about the specific rules of a battle. To clear things up, here are the basic rules of a battle. Unless otherwise stated in the topic, these are the rules.
1. The work must be yours, with no help given when making it. This means tutorials, PSD references, etc are NOT allowed.
2. The first person to reach 7 votes is declared winner.
3. You must give a reason when voting. "I like the render" is not a reason, you need to be specific. Something like "I really like the coloring" is acceptable.
4. To start a battle, you should make a topic. In it, include all of the rules of the battle.
5. You may also want to have a theme for the battle. This will make it so the entries are similar in some way. "Freestyle" means you can do anything. Here some suggestions of themes you might want to have:
- No render, no c4d, something of that sort
- Photo must be used
- Abstract
- Specific render must be used (such as "anime", "video game", or even a specific TV show, like "the simpsons")
6. Of course you can change these rules all you want, these are just the standard basic battle rules I have seen people use.
I've noticed a few places where people are unclear about the specific rules of a battle. To clear things up, here are the basic rules of a battle. Unless otherwise stated in the topic, these are the rules.
1. The work must be yours, with no help given when making it. This means tutorials, PSD references, etc are NOT allowed.
2. The first person to reach 7 votes is declared winner.
3. You must give a reason when voting. "I like the render" is not a reason, you need to be specific. Something like "I really like the coloring" is acceptable.
4. To start a battle, you should make a topic. In it, include all of the rules of the battle.
5. You may also want to have a theme for the battle. This will make it so the entries are similar in some way. "Freestyle" means you can do anything. Here some suggestions of themes you might want to have:
- No render, no c4d, something of that sort
- Photo must be used
- Abstract
- Specific render must be used (such as "anime", "video game", or even a specific TV show, like "the simpsons")
6. Of course you can change these rules all you want, these are just the standard basic battle rules I have seen people use.
Signature of the Week Rules
Unless the host specifically states that different rules apply, these are the rules for all SotW competitions.
Entries
The SotW host will state the theme and due date for entries. Entries will be accepted until that date, or when the entry topic is created, whichever is second.
You may make a total of ONE post in the entry topic. Your entry will be placed in this post. To change your entry, you will edit your original post and replace your original entry with the updated version. All discussion of the SotW will occur elsewhere, such as in this thread.
The rules for entries are as follows:
- The size must be between 300x100 and 500x200 pixels (WxH).
- The signature must be made less than a week before the entry topic was made.
- Remember, you may only make one post in the entry topic!
- You may not use any tutorials, PSDs, or any other outside help to make your entry.
- If there is a required theme or stock, it must be clearly visible on the final piece. This is up to the discretion of the host.
- It is requested that when you post your entry, you include the following in a code box in your post:
Voting
A topic will be created by the host in which all signatures are listed and anyone may vote. These are the rules for voting:
- You may vote for up to three entries.
- You must make it clear which signature is your favorite, second favorite, and third favorite.
- Points will be awarded for favorite signatures (3 pts), second favorite (2 pts), and third favorite (1 pt)
- You must give reasons for your votes. This reason must be something to do with what the artist has done in the signature (eg: color, style, blending).
Results
Following voting, the host will likely create a topic with results. Alternatively, the host may choose to include the results in the voting topic's first post or in a new post, in which case the host will change the title or description of the voting topic to make it clear that results are up. This topic or post will include at least the names, signatures, and points for the top three places. If the host wishes, s/he may include results for more entrants.
The winner will host the following week's SotW, unless s/he hosted the previous week OR is unable to host. If the winner does not host, then whoever got second place will host. In the event of a tie, whoever has gone longer without hosting a SotW will host.
Unless the host specifically states that different rules apply, these are the rules for all SotW competitions.
Entries
The SotW host will state the theme and due date for entries. Entries will be accepted until that date, or when the entry topic is created, whichever is second.
You may make a total of ONE post in the entry topic. Your entry will be placed in this post. To change your entry, you will edit your original post and replace your original entry with the updated version. All discussion of the SotW will occur elsewhere, such as in this thread.
The rules for entries are as follows:
- The size must be between 300x100 and 500x200 pixels (WxH).
- The signature must be made less than a week before the entry topic was made.
- Remember, you may only make one post in the entry topic!
- You may not use any tutorials, PSDs, or any other outside help to make your entry.
- If there is a required theme or stock, it must be clearly visible on the final piece. This is up to the discretion of the host.
- It is requested that when you post your entry, you include the following in a code box in your post:
CODE
Your Name: [img]your signature[/img]
Voting
A topic will be created by the host in which all signatures are listed and anyone may vote. These are the rules for voting:
- You may vote for up to three entries.
- You must make it clear which signature is your favorite, second favorite, and third favorite.
- Points will be awarded for favorite signatures (3 pts), second favorite (2 pts), and third favorite (1 pt)
- You must give reasons for your votes. This reason must be something to do with what the artist has done in the signature (eg: color, style, blending).
Results
Following voting, the host will likely create a topic with results. Alternatively, the host may choose to include the results in the voting topic's first post or in a new post, in which case the host will change the title or description of the voting topic to make it clear that results are up. This topic or post will include at least the names, signatures, and points for the top three places. If the host wishes, s/he may include results for more entrants.
The winner will host the following week's SotW, unless s/he hosted the previous week OR is unable to host. If the winner does not host, then whoever got second place will host. In the event of a tie, whoever has gone longer without hosting a SotW will host.
Fortnightly Large Piece Competitions
Rules are:
- The large piece must be between 500x500 and 1024x768 pixels.
- The large piece must be made no more than two weeks before the entry topic was made.
- Your Sal's username or an abbreviation of it must be on your piece.
- No layer ripping, or ripping of any kind off other people's work. No collabs.
- The total competition will last two weeks. 9 days for entries, and 5 days for voting.
- You cannot use the same piece for two different FLPCs (here on Sal's)
Voting Rules are:
- You can vote for three entries. Your favorite one will get three points, your second choice will get two points, and your third choice will get one point.
- Make sure to be clear about what you mean. "1 - Steve, because (reason here)" is hard to understand. Do you mean that's your favorite one, so I should get three points? Or do you mean that you want it to get one point?
- You must give reasons for your votes. "I like the render" isn't a valid reason. It needs to be something to do with what the artist has done in the LP. Examples of acceptable reasons are colour, style, and blending (you will need to explain past a single word though).
Rules are:
- The large piece must be between 500x500 and 1024x768 pixels.
- The large piece must be made no more than two weeks before the entry topic was made.
- Your Sal's username or an abbreviation of it must be on your piece.
- No layer ripping, or ripping of any kind off other people's work. No collabs.
- The total competition will last two weeks. 9 days for entries, and 5 days for voting.
- You cannot use the same piece for two different FLPCs (here on Sal's)
Voting Rules are:
- You can vote for three entries. Your favorite one will get three points, your second choice will get two points, and your third choice will get one point.
- Make sure to be clear about what you mean. "1 - Steve, because (reason here)" is hard to understand. Do you mean that's your favorite one, so I should get three points? Or do you mean that you want it to get one point?
- You must give reasons for your votes. "I like the render" isn't a valid reason. It needs to be something to do with what the artist has done in the LP. Examples of acceptable reasons are colour, style, and blending (you will need to explain past a single word though).
Also, dA has both stocks and renders. C4Ds (or other 3D images) are renders, and there is a lot of stock photography as well.
