Okay fellas and fellerettes, just need a little of your input on a few details before we can start the happysnaps.
As you well know, pretty much all of Cyrodiil is snapshot material, but for the sake of the contest, i think pics should be divided into four very general categories: Landmarks, Nature, Action and Vanity. Landmarks being any building(s) or structure(s), in or out of town. Nature being any natural setting and Action being a pic of any magical or mundane combat scenario. Vanity, of course, is the category for your bestest 3rd person mugshots. Each person taking part in the contest will be allowed to post one pic in each category. Each category will be voted on and awarded seperately. I'm also thinking that there should be a few random awards across all categories such as "most humourous pic" etc. (ideas welcomed here..)
I was originally opting for a "judging" system as a measure for the snapshot contest. After some thought, i think that a voting sytem might be the better option. (This had nothing to do with the fact that no Joe Bloggs wants to be a smeggin' judge.
) All IWers (irrespective of whether or not they've played Oblivion) will be eligible to vote.
Picture format will be bitmap files. No external software editting. 1024x768 game resolution. I'm still typing up some general guides (ranging from pic taking to pic posting) to ensure that even the n00bi35t of n00b5 has a fair shot.
I am keen to hear your opinions and suggestions on everything i've stated so far, but two issues in particular need some input. Firstly, mod content. I'm of the opinion that any mod that changes visual aspects of the game should be disabled for this contest. But since there's such a vast range of mods available for Oblivion, i'm aware that there will be legitimate exceptions to this. If you are running a visual-type mod that you feel should be exempt from this restriction, please detail it in this thread. Contestants posting mod changed images without detailing it in this thread first will be shaved, sterilised and destroyed.
Secondly, image hosting. Obviously, to take part in this contest, web hosting of some description is essential. The site i have used for donkey's years no longer provides free web hosting and i'm somewhat out of the loop in this area. Subsequently, i can't recommend an easy to use site for contestants who have no uploading experience. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A SITE THAT IS FREE AND EASY, PLEASE POST A LINK. (lest i be forced to trudge through the septic wasteland that is "trial and error" and find one. [img]tongue.gif[/img] )
In order to get a few more numbers for the contest, i'll post a link to this thread in GD. Once the ground rules have been decided upon, i'll start a new thread for the contest proper. Thanks peoples! [img]smile.gif[/img]