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A jam converted from a legacy contest
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  • Jam Overview

    Jam is over.
    It ran from April 22, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC to May 6, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC
    View results

    Basic Summary

    Finalists Jam accepted Skins from participants.
    Accepts only standard resolution skins.

    Read the about for more information.

    Judging

    Ranked by Judges - Only members of the jam assigned with judging permission can vote.
    Entries can't be updated during the judge phase.
    14 day entry period.

    Rating Criteria

    1. Creativity & Uniqueness
      Rate how original and creative the entry is in its conception.
      Rated 1 to 5
    2. Technique & Execution
      Rate the level of skill demonstrated with the creation of the entry.
      Rated 1 to 10
  • About

    Converted Legacy Event

    This event was converted from our old contest and event system into our new jam format for historic preservation. Some details may be confusing in the new jam context.

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    Skin Contest Theme : "Underground Creatures"


    Contest themes are generally voted for by the community. Be sure to vote for the next contest theme when it is announced!

    All of the normal rules of the site still apply in this contest. We encourage you to read the full submission rules here before submitting your entry. You can find our submission rules here.

    1. Create a "Underground Creature" Skin.


    Very rarely do we see skins of the creatures that lurk beneath the surface of the earth, so this month we want you guys to create a skin based on either a real or fictional creature that lives underground

    Just be sure it fits the theme and add a description of who/what the skin is and how it relates to the Underground Creatures.

    Please try to remember to be creative with your submissions, we take creativity as well as technique into account when scoring the finalists. So if you make something common and well known you may end up with a lower score compared to someone who made a much lesser known character or made up the idea for their skin.

    2. Skins must be new and made for this contest.


    We do not and have never accepted any copies or re-posts in our contests, nor do we accept skins created before the contest's announcement date.

    Do not submit copies, or paint-overs, of default textures from the minecraft.jar - This means no Steve skins, zombie skins, pigman skins, Creeper skins, or Enderman skins are permitted!

    Do not submit copies, or paint-overs, of skins found in any existing texture packs or mods, even if you are the original author.

    Do not submit existing member submissions, from this site or others. This includes your own galleries.

    Give us something new and fresh, please!

    3. Skins must be valid, use-able character skins.


    This is a contest for player skins only.

    Please do not submit mob skins, villager skins, or anything but the format expected for the player model. Note that skins with transparent portions have not worked in-game since minecraft Alpha, so make sure that your skins are COMPLETELY filled out. No skins with transparent portions will be accepted.

    Do not use the light blue skin preview background color to fake large areas of transparency. These are not considered valid skins.

    4. Submit something you made, entirely by yourself.


    Skins that are obvious remixes, recolors, or blatant copies of other people's work are not acceptable. Your entry will be deleted, and you will be disqualified from the contest if you are found to be submitting stolen work.

    Using skin-making tools or apps such is not the same as making a skin yourself. Keep in mind also that, when using those applications, you are copying from a library of 'parts'. Several of those 'parts' were taken from talented skinners without their consent, and as such, skins containing those parts are considered stolen art. Those entries will be disqualified, and deleted from your account.

    Our global ban list of apps and websites on includes, but is not limited to:
    MinersNeedCoolShoes Armory
    SkinCraft Skin Creator
    NovaSkin Skin Creator
    Skins Pro Creator (iPod)

    Skins created with any of these services will be disqualified with no option for appeal. Continue reading for a list of suggested skinning programs to use.

    5. One entry per person.


    Each user will only be permitted to submit one skin for this contest.

    You may edit your entry for as long as the contest submission period is open. If you decide to change your submission at any point, you are free to do so. However, be warned that deleting your original entry may cause errors and make it impossible for you to re-enter the contest. Instead, you should use the "update submission" button on your active submission, then save the new file over your old one. Remember to change the submission title and description if necessary!

    6. The contest will run for two weeks.


    Post dates must be made after today's date, April 22nd. The contest will end about two weeks from today, on the 6th. Skins submitted after this date will not be accepted.

    7. Take your time, and make it fun!

    Give your skin some character! Give them some defining characteristics. Make it unique and awesome!

    We've always scored higher for submissions that include more thought and creativity. Write a bit about the history behind your character and we'll all learn more. Remember, you have two weeks to do this. You don't have to put something up right away. Take your time!

    If you're unsure if your idea will fit with the theme or have any other concerns feel free to contact our list of judges below they should be able to help you, as well as many of the site moderators.

    Do not rush yourself to get something in immediately. This contest is not a random drawing - the submissions are judged by a panel of long-standing members with a great deal of experience in making Minecraft skins. It will not help your chances at winning if you submit anything less than fantastic, so take your time.

    Should you chose to rush, remember that you are able to update your submission as many times as you want before the final close date of May 6th, 2014

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    Submit a skin like usual but check the box indicating it's for the contest.

    1st Place

    • (1) Minecraft T-Shirt of your Choice! - Jinx.com
    • A Contest Themed, Gold, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    2nd Place

    • A Contest Themed, Silver, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    3rd Place

    • Contest Themed, Bronze, Pixel Art Trophy for Member's Profile Trophy Case.
    • Profile Featured on PMC - 1 Week.

    All Participants

    • A Contest Themed, Pixel Art Badge/Medal for Member's Profile Trophy Case.


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    If you do not know how to make skins, or have an idea but have never attempted it before, here are a few things you should know.

    1. Skins must be saved as a .PNG file. No other file format will function properly.

    2. Even though .PNG files support transparency, Minecraft does not. Any portions that are even partially transparent will show up as pitch-black when used in-game.

    3. The most popular tools for editing Minecraft Skins are:

    MCSkin3D, an application developed by Paril. You can download it from it's PMC page.

    MCSkinEdit, an application developed by a user named Swedman. You can download it from the official forums post, here. You will also need the previewer, which you can download
    here or here.

    You may wish to use a more advanced editor for certain effects. GIMP and Paint.net are free applications that will give you access to better tools for editing.

    4. If you need help or want some tips for making nice skins, many of our top skinners have made tutorials outlining the processes and techniques they use for skinning. Check out these ones by Roobus and Leostereo

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    Here is a list of the current submissions.

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    Judges will be encouraged to participate, but will be disqualified from winning prizes.
  • Jam Entries

  • Jam Results

    During this jam, 573 entries were submitted between April 22, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC and May 6, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    930 ratings were given to 93 finalists between May 6, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC and May 22, 2014 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    The average number of ratings per entry was 10.00 and the median was 10.
    • Djörk - King of Illithids
      Minecraft Skin
      449
      214
      48.7k 4.2k 187
      theVoid1313's Avatar theVoid1313 4/25/14 9:39
    • Ranked 1st for overall jam
      with a score of 11.650 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness3rd3.5503.5505
      Technique & Execution2nd8.1008.10010
      Overall Score1st11.65011.65015
    • Villager of the Deep (Contest Skin)
      Minecraft Skin
      321
      159
      29.3k 3.5k 83
      IceKreem's Avatar IceKreem 4/30/14 7:49
    • Ranked 2nd for overall jam
      with a score of 11.600 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness8th3.3003.3005
      Technique & Execution1st8.3008.30010
      Overall Score2nd11.60011.60015
    • [OC] Gongbucky - Rocky Head Stone Breaker
      Minecraft Skin
      298
      66
      22.9k 1.7k 117
      wldscarlet's Avatar wldscarlet 5/20/14 4:30 • posted 5/4/14 11:42
    • Ranked 3rd for overall jam
      with a score of 11.550 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness1st3.6503.6505
      Technique & Execution3rd7.9007.90010
      Overall Score3rd11.55011.55015
    • Ranked 4th for overall jam
      with a score of 11.000 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness6th3.4003.4005
      Technique & Execution4th7.6007.60010
      Overall Score4th11.00011.00015
    • Kralik [5th Place]
      Minecraft Skin
      89
      9
      2.2k 146 17
      LeafNode's Avatar LeafNode 5/3/14 2:40 • posted 5/2/14 10:01
    • Ranked 5th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.750 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness7th3.3503.3505
      Technique & Execution7th7.4007.40010
      Overall Score5th10.75010.75015
    • Diamivore (Underground Creature Contest)
      Minecraft Skin
      139
      30
      5.8k 627 123
      Kefka's Avatar Kefka 5/3/14 1:19 • posted 4/26/14 12:33
    • Ranked 6th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.700 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness10th3.2003.2005
      Technique & Execution5th7.5007.50010
      Overall Score6th10.70010.70015
    • The Skelnr - Underground Creatures Entry
      Minecraft Skin
      129
      37
      4.6k 552 28
      -Baron's Avatar -Baron 5/2/14 6:49 • posted 4/27/14 5:31
    • Ranked 7th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.500 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness12th3.1003.1005
      Technique & Execution6th7.4007.40010
      Overall Score7th10.50010.50015
    • Caesar [Contest]
      Minecraft Skin
      71
      18
      2.7k 158 17
      DatMuffinMan's Avatar DatMuffinMan 5/3/14 3:36 • posted 5/2/14 11:11
    • Ranked 8th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.300 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness15th3.1003.1005
      Technique & Execution8th7.2007.20010
      Overall Score8th10.30010.30015
    • Heokæra
      Minecraft Skin
      114
      23
      3.1k 225 40
      DragonsDungeon's Avatar DragonsDungeon 5/3/14 10:23
    • Ranked 9th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.200 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness4th3.5003.5005
      Technique & Execution13th6.7006.70010
      Overall Score9th10.20010.20015
    • The Kyubequeck Explorer
      Minecraft Skin
      117
      36
      3.9k 355 23
      Speedy's Avatar Speedy 5/4/14 9:44
    • Ranked 10th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.150 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness19th3.0503.0505
      Technique & Execution9th7.1007.10010
      Overall Score10th10.15010.15015
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