good, cause I don't really like themed contests. if all followed the theme strictly we'd get very similar entries - different models converted into surfers or something like that. I prefer loose approach to the theme and greater variety of entries.
but, I do agree that general level is bit disappointing. I think this is result of:
pae wrote:How kind of them to give a whole month for this one.
Unfortunately it sometimes happens to Wyrd contests. Maybe there are too many of them? I remember there used to be quite many cool entries in the past editions.
I think that the idea under such contest is to motivate people to try paint something new, that doesn`t have to be playable in wargaming. For example all winter Christmas contests
There should be made a selection first - how much does an entry fit into the theme. It can be scary, stupid, funny - it doesn`t matter but suits the idea. Then the painting skills should be judged - since this one is a painting contest
mahon wrote:Unfortunately it sometimes happens to Wyrd contests. Maybe there are too many of them? I remember there used to be quite many cool entries in the past editions.
Not really too many of them (unless you count Iron Painter). They are having fewer and fewer every year.