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  • Jam Overview

    Jam is over.
    It ran from January 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC to January 27, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC
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    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.
    20 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
    3. Thematic Relevance
      Rate how the overall entry is relevant to the contest theme.
      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.

    Contest Theme voted for by the community in this poll.
    Contest Description & Character Sheet by Carcharodontosaurus
    Banner Logo & Character Sheet Edited / BBCodified by Cyprezz
    Banner background world source: malek king on YT

    1. Create a Minecraft Skin for the theme: RPG Adventures!

    Come closer. Yea you! Come, I have a question for you. Care to join me and my pals here on an adventure? You look like someone who could handle a monster or two. We will travel to far away cities, walk atop vast mountain-ranges, venture into the deepest places of the earth, aid people who are in need, slay those who stand in our way of glory, and... well, who knows? Maybe find ourselves some treasure, or save a village from being plagued by a huge three-headed ogre!? What say you hero? Are you up for an adventure!?

    For this contest, design an Action RPG character for an adventure! Be it from an existing Action RPG or an OC you made to fit in the universe of that RPG! Tell us what adventures this character might pop up in, maybe it's a hero destined to fight evil, maybe it's a quest NPC, or perhaps a monster guarding treasure or ancient artifacts? And if you want to go further, you could even possibly add a character sheet with attributes, abilities and equipment!

    Remember to make it CLEAR with the appearance of your skin, that it fits within an Action RPG.

    Here are some suggestive Action RPG universes to go from but feel free to roll your own.

    D&D (Dungeons & Dragons)

    Diablo

    Warcraft

    Fallout

    Chrono Trigger

    The Elder Scrolls

    Gothic

    The Witcher

    Legend Of Zelda

    Warhammer Fantasy

    Dragon Age

    Mass Effect

    Fable

    Borderlands

    Secret of Mana


    Want to make a character sheet but don't know how? We got you covered! Here's a shake 'n bake character sheet for you, to help you define the most fantastic character or beast you can imagine for an Action RPG:


    Role Playing Game
    What role-playing game is your character from. Beyond the title, feel free to describe the world / universe.

    Character Backstory
    Add your character's story or role in the game. Where their from, what drives them to adventure, where their external traits and internal battles come from, etc.

    Character Abilities
    Add any abilities, skills or spells that your character or monster might possess. Examples could be "Lock-picking", "Devastating Blow", "Fireball", "Summon Ghoul", or a more passive ability, such as "Acrobatic Movement" or something unusual like
    they can "See Dead People". Go wild!

    Character Equipment
    Add any equipment that your character carries or wields.

    Character Attributes

    Attributes quantify your character's qualities. You character may have a Primary attribute that often influences their class / destiny / role. Value scales differ depending on the game & gear equipped but traditionally attributes range from 0-100.

    Traditional RPG attributes include:

    Strength
    - A measure of character physical power and determines how hard they hit, what they can wield and how much they can carry.

    Stamina - A measure of how sturdy a character is. Gives character more hit points, less fatigue, resistance to physical attacks.

    Intelligence - A measure of magical prowess and knowledge. Gives the character clarity and increased learning.

    Dexterity - A measure of speed and agile movement. Helps with dodging, skillful movements or perhaps sneaking around.

    Charisma - A measure of social skills. Can influence dialog directions, shop prices, potentially negate combat with players / enemies.

    Luck - A measure of a character's luckiness. Might influence anything from loot drops, types of encounters, chance to critical hit and other chance related events.

    + Add attributes - Your character may need alternative attributes to adequately describe their qualities.

    Example attribute table for a "Frontline Fighter" character:

    Attributes
    Strength
    27
    Stamina18
    Intelligence
    8
    Dexterity
    15
    Charisma
    12
    Luck1
    + Additional attributes that define your character



    NOTE: Filling out a sheet is optional BUT it will increase your chances of impressing the judges while entertaining yourself and the world around you.

    Blank Character Sheet Template for easier copy pasting should you feel like doing so:


    Role Playing Game

    Character Backstory

    Character Abilities

    Character Equipment

    Character Attributes

    Strength0
    Intelligence0
    Stamina0
    Dexterity0
    Charisma0
    Luck0
    + Additional attributes that define your character0



    NEW JUDGING CRITERIA!

    We are introducing a 3rd judging criteria score value for this and all future skin contests.

    Thematic Relevancy : How well your entry represents the contest theme.

    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, usable 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 as of 1.8 skins are allowed to have transparencies on the second layer, skins with transparencies on the first layer will be disqualified.

    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.

    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 about three weeks.

    Post dates must be made after today's date, January 7th, 2020 @ 12:00 PM EST. The contest will end about two weeks from today, on January 27th, 2020 @ 12:00 PM EST Skins submitted after this date will not be accepted.
    After this time the contest will be put into a review period of three days before we move into the judging stage.

    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 January 27th, 2020 @ 12:00 PM EST.

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    Submit a skin as you would normally, but check the box indicating that your skin is for the contest.

    1st Place

    • $50 Steam wallet credit!
    • 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. The most popular tools for editing Minecraft Skins are:



    We're biased but must recommend using: PMCSkin3D : Free Advanced Minecraft Skin Editor!

    or MCSkinEdit, an application developed by a user named Swedman. You can download it from the official forum post, 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.

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

  • Jam Results

    During this jam, 249 entries were submitted between January 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC and January 27, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC.
    500 ratings were given to 50 finalists between January 27, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC and February 12, 2020 @ 5:00 pm UTC.
    The average number of ratings per entry was 10.00 and the median was 10.
    • Tybalt the Peace Maker
      Minecraft Skin
      184
      96
      6.6k 352 6
      VinylReplica's Avatar VinylReplica 1/12/20 3:31
    • Ranked 1st for overall jam
      with a score of 22.050 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness1st4.0504.0505
      Technique & Execution1st9.0009.00010
      Thematic Relevance2nd9.0009.00010
      Overall Score1st22.05022.05025
    • Verminlord Vreike of Clan Mordantt
      Minecraft Skin
      160
      88
      6.3k 426 19
      Drzzter's Avatar Drzzter 1/26/20 8:39
    • Ranked 2nd for overall jam
      with a score of 21.950 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness2nd4.0504.0505
      Technique & Execution3rd8.8008.80010
      Thematic Relevance1st9.1009.10010
      Overall Score2nd21.95021.95025
    • Lisa the Lighthearted
      Minecraft Skin
      139
      60
      2.4k 140 7
      Wildflowers's Avatar Wildflowers 1/16/20 3:39
    • Ranked 3rd for overall jam
      with a score of 21.450 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness9th3.7503.7505
      Technique & Execution2nd8.9008.90010
      Thematic Relevance6th8.8008.80010
      Overall Score3rd21.45021.45025
    • Emilia the apprentice magician (OC) - RPG Character entry
      Minecraft Skin
      225
      135
      6k 566 14
      Michiru's Avatar Michiru 1/26/20 8:55
    • Ranked 4th for overall jam
      with a score of 20.700 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness16th3.2003.2005
      Technique & Execution4th8.6008.60010
      Thematic Relevance5th8.9008.90010
      Overall Score4th20.70020.70025
    • Necrodinus, Scourge Of Blackwind (Original D&D Character)
      Minecraft Skin
      122
      52
      2.8k 204 8
      Carcharodontosaurus's Avatar Carcharodontosaurus 1/10/20 9:21 • posted 1/8/20 8:57
    • Ranked 5th for overall jam
      with a score of 20.450 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness3rd4.0504.0505
      Technique & Execution6th7.4007.40010
      Thematic Relevance3rd9.0009.00010
      Overall Score5th20.45020.45025
    • Gungi the Goblin
      Minecraft Skin
      45
      27
      1.3k 73 3
      Skyao's Avatar Skyao 1/26/20 7:31
    • Ranked 6th for overall jam
      with a score of 19.400 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness5th3.9003.9005
      Technique & Execution8th7.3007.30010
      Thematic Relevance9th8.2008.20010
      Overall Score6th19.40019.40025
    • Emylie Maze "Iron hands" [RPG CONTEST]
      Minecraft Skin
      46
      15
      603 20
      Vaedak's Avatar Vaedak 1/8/20 9:44
    • Ranked 7th for overall jam
      with a score of 19.300 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness14th3.4003.4005
      Technique & Execution11th6.9006.90010
      Thematic Relevance4th9.0009.00010
      Overall Score7th19.30019.30025
    • Dackinoru the Seeker
      Minecraft Skin
      55
      18
      1.2k 94 9
      aneckdope's Avatar aneckdope 1/11/20 3:23
    • Ranked 8th for overall jam
      with a score of 18.950 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness21st2.9502.9505
      Technique & Execution7th7.4007.40010
      Thematic Relevance7th8.6008.60010
      Overall Score8th18.95018.95025
    • The Smallest and the Bravest Knight (RPG contest entry)
      Minecraft Skin
      51
      21
      1.2k 36 6
      Inro's Avatar Inro 1/12/20 7:24
    • Ranked 9th for overall jam
      with a score of 18.600 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness12th3.6003.6005
      Technique & Execution10th7.1007.10010
      Thematic Relevance14th7.9007.90010
      Overall Score9th18.60018.60025
    • Otto Sippe "Contraire"
      Minecraft Skin
      34
      8
      869 53
      TheMechanist's Avatar TheMechanist 1/9/20 6:56
    • Ranked 10th for overall jam
      with a score of 18.350 out of 25 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness4th3.9503.9505
      Technique & Execution15th6.5006.50010
      Thematic Relevance16th7.9007.90010
      Overall Score10th18.35018.35025
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