OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Minorinz]

good shots everyone <3!!

Can't wait for the next rounds, I wanna see more! MORE!!!!1 MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!@#$ o-o
also, good luck with ur exams rongi

[princesst3a]

I feel bad for our viewers. They LOVED Round 5 and 6's themes, but Round 7 is a very bland theme. I hope they'll forgive me, and know that the next couple of rounds are (in my opinion) less bland! xD But, great job everyone for turning such a simple theme into some incredible shots!

Aww noo! I hope I'm not the only one who feels like this round's theme is refreshing! I feel like the more easy-going, simple themes are actually very interesting because it's really fun to see the different ways the models interpret them. Variety is the spice of life!

[Tinsley]

my bluebird photo bombed me while i was looking for picture spots / ideas. thought it was cute

[Kosme]

I'm a bluebird too~

[Santherelle]

Great job on the shots all.

It makes it very hard to judge them.

This was one of the shots I was most proud of in the contest. (Rounds 7, 10 and 13 were my visual favorites)

[Parodine]

I approve of Maxwell's Round 7 outfit!!!
Turquoise WHM buddies?!

Yesssss, Turquoise all day, err-day.

Gotcha Max!! Thanks for going about this in that way!!! I downloaded and replaced everyones pictures at once, but forgot to send you a confirmation email. This was the best and most perfect way to alert me! Everyone take noteeeeee! haha. Soooo stress free this was! xD

And it's no worries! I've got school going on too so I feel you. >.<

[EorzeasNTM]

Sooo since Cycle 3 will start casting soon, let's discuss some stuffz!

My cast size will be 12 models. What I would LIKE to do, is give someone else the responsibility of a Male model competition, and I take the girls, and then when we get to the final 3 of each of our casts, we pit them against each other. Anyone interested in taking the 12 male models under their wing? I will post the CASTING CALL thread, and then you can pick the guys and ill pick girls.

Also for Cycle 3, I was thinking either A) continue with this voting system, or B) Still eliminating a model each round, but keeping the points through each round. So model A gets 15 points in round 1, and 13 in round 2, so now she has 28 points. Model b has 20 in Round 1, but only 5 in round 2, so at 25 points she gets eliminated. B gives the models who score higher in other rounds a chance to survive after a weak photo, BUT I also recently heard a quote from Heidi Klum that said "A designer is only as strong as their recent design." so...a model is only as strong as their recent picture, which I agree with!

Honestly, as long as a model gets eliminated each round, I don't care which voting system we use. But I wanted to at least ask opinions, and if anyone sees any potential for cheating that I missed to let me know! ^^

Comments? Thoughts?

I also want to cast 6 models for a Youtube version, where the judges have all the control. Think of it as Binding Coil of Bahamut version. xDD

[Mugiawara]

Aww noo! I hope I'm not the only one who feels like this round's theme is refreshing! I feel like the more easy-going, simple themes are actually very interesting because it's really fun to see the different ways the models interpret them. Variety is the spice of life!

To be honest I liked it, but this has been done already.
I actually think the entry rounds has had this waterfall thing going. I also think a lot of the round's have been easy going expect like 1 or 2. xD
Still I dunno I have fun with it. It's kinda hard to think up things to do so I don't say much to it.

[Vydos]

*comes back from work, checks upon round 7, counts the votes*

Vahn: 15
Yunie: 13
Maxwell: 12
Tinsley: 10
Ciara: 9
Kin: 8
Kurri: 8
Kaelah: 6
Jayzan: 5
Ronberku: 5

Well...I guess it might be that time for me. *readies his bags*
I even stayed up till late to try and pick the best screenshot lol. I wonder if I should have gone with these ones instead...

[Kaiyoko]

Sooo since Cycle 3 will start casting soon, let's discuss some stuffz!

My cast size will be 12 models. What I would LIKE to do, is give someone else the responsibility of a Male model competition, and I take the girls, and then when we get to the final 3 of each of our casts, we pit them against each other. Anyone interested in taking the 12 male models under their wing? I will post the CASTING CALL thread, and then you can pick the guys and ill pick girls.

Also for Cycle 3, I was thinking either A) continue with this voting system, or B) Still eliminating a model each round, but keeping the points through each round. So model A gets 15 points in round 1, and 13 in round 2, so now she has 28 points. Model b has 20 in Round 1, but only 5 in round 2, so at 25 points she gets eliminated. B gives the models who score higher in other rounds a chance to survive after a weak photo, BUT I also recently heard a quote from Heidi Klum that said "A designer is only as strong as their recent design." so...a model is only as strong as their recent picture, which I agree with!

Honestly, as long as a model gets eliminated each round, I don't care which voting system we use. But I wanted to at least ask opinions, and if anyone sees any potential for cheating that I missed to let me know! ^^

Comments? Thoughts?

I also want to cast 6 models for a Youtube version, where the judges have all the control. Think of it as Binding Coil of Bahamut version. xDD

I think you should really do away with requiring the competition to have a specific number from each race. I understand your whole point is to be fair to each race because there is bound to be more of some races then another applying. The problem is you're running into a situation where the less played races have an auto in past the preliminary rounds even if some of their shots are weaker then the other races (obviously this is opinion of what is weaker). This is a competition for who is the best model, if your shots are good you'll get through and shouldn't have to worry about what race you are.

The best example of this to me is the Lala female competition this time. I thought the 3 that were picked from the beginning all had very strong shots and from what I've seen of Kuchichi's shows she had posted past those rounds even though she was eliminated could have gone much farther into the competition. I would have voted for all 3 Lala females if given the option in those preliminary rounds.

Another thing I think you should consider doing for next round is giving a specific area on a map for the models to use as their set. One of the big problems I see in the competition is the backgrounds are giving too much of an influence to who is being chosen. I think a great way to eliminate that issue is to give an area on a map that you must take the picture within. The models can use that area on the map anyway they want to create the shot. However, they must stay within that location on the map for the shot. This gives everyone the same set/background to work with and will test how good of a model they are as opposed to just how good of a background picture they can find to one up someone else.

For example:


The models must take a _________ themed shot within this location on the map.