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A jam converted from a legacy contest
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  • Jam Overview

    Jam is over.
    It ran from August 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC to August 26, 2013 @ 4:00 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.
    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 : "Twisted Reality"

    Contest theme voted for by the community here. 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 an ORIGINAL Twisted Reality Skin.

    Create a character based off of something in the real world, but mutated/twisted and bizarre. Be creative and come up with your own idea.
    Add a description of who they are and how you twisted reality.

    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, August 12th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST. The contest will end about two weeks from today, on August 26th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST 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!

    Weove 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!

    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 August 26th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM EST

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

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    1st Place

    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, 904 entries were submitted between August 12, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC and August 26, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    860 ratings were given to 85 finalists between August 26, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC and September 11, 2013 @ 4:00 pm UTC.
    The average number of ratings per entry was 10.00 and the median was 10.
    • Teletubbies Gone Wrong - Dipsy The Butcher ( CONTEST ) ( Looks like I Won )
      Minecraft Skin
      388
      105
      28.2k 1.7k 170
      lantosyt 8/22/13 7:06 • posted 8/19/13 11:51
    • Ranked 1st for overall jam
      with a score of 12.550 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness1st4.1504.1505
      Technique & Execution2nd8.4008.40010
      Overall Score1st12.55012.55015
    • Pharaoh Seqenemhat II
      Minecraft Skin
      165
      37
      12.7k 351 47
      Teddy 8/14/13 10:01 • posted 8/12/13 11:56
    • Ranked 2nd for overall jam
      with a score of 12.550 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness2nd3.9503.9505
      Technique & Execution1st8.6008.60010
      Overall Score2nd12.55012.55015
    • Winnie the "Boo" (Twisted Reality Contest) 3rd!!
      Minecraft Skin
      260
      50
      13.3k 375 82
      The Masked Bandit 8/24/13 8:29
    • Ranked 3rd for overall jam
      with a score of 11.650 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness4th3.8503.8505
      Technique & Execution3rd7.8007.80010
      Overall Score3rd11.65011.65015
    • •ωΗα∠Σ_• A Doctor a Day Keeps the Apple Away (4th Place)
      Minecraft Skin
      192
      39
      7.2k 567 122
      Whale_ 8/25/13 1:46
    • Ranked 4th for overall jam
      with a score of 11.450 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness7th3.6503.6505
      Technique & Execution4th7.8007.80010
      Overall Score4th11.45011.45015
    • Johnny Lance, MMA Cockfighter (Twisted Reality)
      Minecraft Skin
      118
      31
      3.3k 255 30
      mcc489 8/21/13 4:31
    • Ranked 5th for overall jam
      with a score of 11.250 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness14th3.4503.4505
      Technique & Execution5th7.8007.80010
      Overall Score5th11.25011.25015
    • The Eatster Bunny! (CONTEST)
      Minecraft Skin
      82
      15
      14.2k 207 34
      Neekingtime 8/20/13 7:43 • posted 8/16/13 4:58
    • Ranked 6th for overall jam
      with a score of 11.100 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness3rd3.9003.9005
      Technique & Execution10th7.2007.20010
      Overall Score6th11.10011.10015
    • Albert Frizzlewhiskers [6th Place!]
      Minecraft Skin
      83
      29
      3.7k 608 44
      DatMuffinMan 8/14/13 11:17 • posted 8/13/13 10:28
    • Ranked 7th for overall jam
      with a score of 11.050 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness16th3.3503.3505
      Technique & Execution7th7.7007.70010
      Overall Score7th11.05011.05015
    • Justice is Blind (PMC Twisted Reality Contest)
      Minecraft Skin
      71
      18
      2.7k 227 15
      peytonisgreat 8/23/13 2:33
    • Ranked 8th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.900 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness5th3.7003.7005
      Technique & Execution11th7.2007.20010
      Overall Score8th10.90010.90015
    • Frank [8th Place!]
      Minecraft Skin
      109
      12
      2.4k 51 60
      Insanity 8/13/13 7:08
    • Ranked 9th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.850 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness30th3.1503.1505
      Technique & Execution6th7.7007.70010
      Overall Score9th10.85010.85015
    • Chernobynnie
      Minecraft Skin
      86
      24
      3.2k 304 25
      Althestane 8/23/13 7:23
    • Ranked 10th for overall jam
      with a score of 10.850 out of 15 from 10 ratings.

      JUDGE RATINGS
      CriteriaRankedScore*Raw ScoreMax
      Creativity & Uniqueness12th3.5503.5505
      Technique & Execution9th7.3007.30010
      Overall Score10th10.85010.85015

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