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Richard McCarthy · August 3rd, 2005

I agree with VIZWIZ and Ernest, that this contest seems to be way too grueling for all the contestants and judges. The time and commitment requires are simply enormous for most to participate to the end, and I tip my hat to those who did, and the dedicated judges we have that have comment every entries and gives valuable advice for all of us.

I think what would be best is like VIZWIZ had said, perhaps contest could be more "CASUAL", like once every 2 month, and the format is more relaxed, maybe just something simple like the monthly challenge, and ofcourse there will be prize but it will be something much more symbolic, maybe not as pricey. ($30 software?, maybe a CG T-shirt, or something under $100-200 USD)

It will be good because first of all, it will keep the interest on the site more consistantly, and constantly. I notice that right after the 1st round of contest have ended, almost all those who didn't win the round left. Number of user on site dramatically dropped. It is undeniable this contest have drawn a lot of exposure in the public, but it didn't persisted long enough. That's why I think the rationale of having MORE contests, but smaller prize will keep the interest going. There will ALWAYS be something going on here, it will definitely keep the interest going. And I think 1 month sounds about right (although I am not sure if we can find sponsor every month)

August 3rd, 2005	#10 (permalink)
Richard McCarthy Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 757 Name: Richard McCarthy	Re: Come on Judges! I agree with VIZWIZ and Ernest, that this contest seems to be way too grueling for all the contestants and judges. The time and commitment requires are simply enormous for most to participate to the end, and I tip my hat to those who did, and the dedicated judges we have that have comment every entries and gives valuable advice for all of us. I think what would be best is like VIZWIZ had said, perhaps contest could be more "CASUAL", like once every 2 month, and the format is more relaxed, maybe just something simple like the monthly challenge, and ofcourse there will be prize but it will be something much more symbolic, maybe not as pricey. ($30 software?, maybe a CG T-shirt, or something under $100-200 USD) It will be good because first of all, it will keep the interest on the site more consistantly, and constantly. I notice that right after the 1st round of contest have ended, almost all those who didn't win the round left. Number of user on site dramatically dropped. It is undeniable this contest have drawn a lot of exposure in the public, but it didn't persisted long enough. That's why I think the rationale of having MORE contests, but smaller prize will keep the interest going. There will ALWAYS be something going on here, it will definitely keep the interest going. And I think 1 month sounds about right (although I am not sure if we can find sponsor every month) __________________ Don't mess with my hat !!