Eorzea's Next Top Model (Cycle 1) - FINAL ROUND

[EorzeasNTM]

VOTING IS OVER!

Scores from the previous rounds for our Final 2:
Round 1 2 3 4 5&6 7 8

Rina 2 14 43 34 23 44 26 Total: 184 (186 if including Round 1, which had a strange system so I figure i shouldn't include it)
Val 18 20 41 31 33 58 15 Total: 198 (216 if including Round 1, but its not fair to not include it either, so here is scores with and without)

Scores for this Round:
Rina 10
Val 18

Judges Decisions:
Rina: 1
Val: 2

I am proud to announce Valintine Heilende as Eorzea's Next Top Model! Congratulations!!!
http://imgur.com/a/WHGvB




And so, we've reached the end of Cycle 1!

Last time, we had our Final 3 rush onto the battlefield.
Unfortunately, Rukira was killed in battle. Before we could Phoenix Down her, Cloud Strife sunk her in a nearby river....seriously, has anyone explained to him what Phoenix Downs do yet?! This is like the 8th time...

Congratulations to our Final 2!!!!!!! It's been a long journey but we've finally arrived.

For this final round, the models have each turned in a final, free-style shot which they had complete control over.
imgur.com/a/boiO3

To all the models, all the voters, and my judges, I want to say thank you for making this Cycle a success. We had our ups and downs, but I think it turned out great! I hope you all had a wonderful time, and I'll be seeing you all in Cycle 2!

[Nateh]

Since it is comparing portfolios, I decided to compare each model's round pic with each other and whoever has the most points gets my vote. Hopefully everyone considers portfolios. :3

Bikinis: Giving the edge to Rina as the daytime reflected more of the paradise type scene, plus I felt Val's pic was a little too zoomed in.

Night Sky: Very close.. I am fairly split here, but I will go with Rina as I felt like before that Val's first two pics were comparable to positioning.

Tranquil Forest: Even though it is "Tranquil".. can't resist the sex appeal of Valintine here.

Nation Pride: Rina as she showed "spirit" like a cheerleader. If Val had worn the GC uniform and was by a banner prob would've worked better.

Minions: Valintine as I like the scenery better.

Makeover: Rina as I liked the color scheme better.

Frozen: Surprised I didn't catch the wrong pic there. Looking back on the Frozen submission, I do like Rina's facial expression more because if someone is about to get frozen, obviously they would be more panicky.

Battle: Valintine as the mobs and effects of it look better

Freestyle: Valintine as the pose looks awesome.

So.. with that.. Rina: 4 and Valintine: 4 So close. ;_; but my final vote goes to Rina

[deekapowski]

Better Portfolio: Valentine hands down.

Even though they are roughly even on appearance. Valentine's photographer is simply better. She has more poses and better use of close ups. Rina's way too stiff in comparison.

[Alihabra]

I'm going to say Valintine Heilende as well. The shots are just much prettier and more creative.

Even though they are roughly even on appearance. Valentine's photographer is simply better. She has more poses and better use of close ups. Rina's way too stiff in comparison.

Pretty much this ^

[Nateh]

I dunno how one can look "stiff" in a game. Such talk sounds like they are literally modeling in real life.

[Yarikh]

Valintine. Sorry, Rina..

The portfolio shows a greater variety in poses, camera angles, as well as expressions, great choices of backdrops and lightning.

Especially that last one.

Just wow.

If she does win.. that'll really set the bar high for the next cycle. But I'm hoping for that too, tbh

[tOnni3]

Valentine

- She is Miqo'te, cat ears give her advantage.
- Brush on and eyes liner made her eyes more attractive.
- Her portfolio has more variety of the post and they matched with the given themes.

[Nateh]

Valentine

- She is Miqo'te, cat ears give her advantage.
- Brush on and eyes liner made her eyes more attractive.
- Her portfolio has more variety of the post and they matched with the given themes.

Rina just withdrew and conceded to Valintine so no point to vote anymore.

[AiChyan]

Awh Rina why did you withdraw :c ah well.. grats valintine

[EorzeasNTM]

Ya'll are welcome to continue voting and saying what you liked about Val and Rina's pics. I'd rather not declare a winner after only 3 votes.

Withdrawing was a special ability for Morina because she was a new player who had not finished her story mode, so she wasnt able to enter Srycus Tower. Rina can also withdraw, but as its because she thinks she will lose, i think she shouldn't. Its not very unsportsman like. She should hold on and see what happens, and even if she loses she should graciously accept her 2nd place, as she beat out 9 other models.