OFFICIAL Eorzea's Next Top Model Discussion Thread

[Corfish]

Did some last minute screenshots, and I really love my idea. I'll be sad if I don't make it into the next round and can't enter this rounds screenshot xD Eitherway, I'll be uploading some awesome screenshots, this round has given me a lot of bloopers, and generally silly thhings to work with.

[Kyan]

Yes, I did some more screenshots myself with different body angles, but I am sticking with my original submission - whilst there are some parts of my outfit I didn't want showing, I like the total composition of the shot too much to go with another image. I fear I might get marked down, but it is a risky concept/shot to begin with! Hehe.

And, in terms of the feedback - I definitely do not want anyone to do more work than they have to! This is all for fun. But it might be something to consider for future cycles or something?

[Corfish]

And, in terms of the feedback - I definitely do not want anyone to do more work than they have to! This is all for fun. But it might be something to consider for future cycles or something?

What if in a future cycle they did a mentoring program, where past models could work with guiding and helping the present models on tricks they learned throughout their own cycles? I think that could be a fun cycle.

I really hope my screenshot is good enough. The area I took the pictures in presented some... difficulties. xD

Invisible walls? I know those absolutely killed me both the first round and this round XD

[AmalahRose]

Invisible walls? I know those absolutely killed me both the first round and this round XD

Oh there was killing! Lots and lots and lots of killing.

[AmalahRose]

I really hope my screenshot is good enough. The area I took the pictures in presented some... difficulties. xD

[Yamimarik]

OH MY!!!!..... round 1 is over now!!! *breathing intensifies*

[Adeline]

zomg /nervous ;;

[Tyriont]

Full judge scores and critiques are in the Round 1 thread. But for convenience, here's the rankings!

Men's Contest Round 1
43 - Epsil Ion
39 - Sienna Moonlux
38 - Sera Alaric
36 - Flare Raulbel
35 - L'yhan Nunh
26 - Marik Destiel
22 - Rho Bhigs
21 - Fate Lhas
21 - Jinx Fireboot
19 - Aiden Weaver
17 - Ronin Woofcub
9 - Adam Fylrmyn

Women's Contest Round 1
48 - Rhaya Relenah
42 - Kaiyoko Star
31 - Sakuraya Kai
30 - Xev Bellwyn
28 - Adeline Urusa
25 - Miki Hoshi
25 - Sangriah V'
24 - Iris Dawnshade
22 - Lowena Fae
20 - Eirwen Mackenzie
17 - Overlord Rikkustrife
15 - Ferah Isis

In a new addition to ENTM, the judges from both sides have also cast our votes as to who we felt was the overall strongest shot - this round's "S-Rank Shot". Fittingly, this round goes to the person with the highest overall votes: Rhaya Relenah! Congratulations on being this round's S-Rank Shot!

[Kyan]

Congrats Rhaya! Great shot, and great job everyone! Hehe.

It seems I am quite polarising with the judges, which is cool! It really is quite subjective I guess, especially if you're not marking with a criteria. Reading through the critiques everyone received (and considering how people felt last cycle about tone and language, plus the fact that everyone involved is doing this for fun) could we perhaps aim to use positive language when offering feedback?

I personally have pretty thick skin, but seeing some critiques of other contestants, for what I thought were amazing screenshots looked a bit harsh in my view, hehe. As a primary school teacher, I use a "two stars and a wish" philosophy when marking children's work - I discuss two things I like about the sample, and one thing I wish could have been improved and how. This is because positive language and relationships enhance the experience, not hinder!

For example:

"This shot doesn't excite me at all. I just feel like it's very bland and could just be completely scrapped and redone."

Could be expressed as:
Interesting choice of location, and choice of wardrobe. However, I feel that this could be more exciting, by [insert how to 'excite you' here].

My two cents! /hugs everyone! I'm not attacking the judges, I just want to see everyone treated respectfully and with dignity! :3

Also, contestants, I really enjoy the fact a Steam group was made (I made an account to participate), but apparently you need to buy a game to be able to use the chat feature? Perhaps we could use something else to communicate to each other?

[EorzeasNTM]

, especially if you're not marking with a criteria.

Thank you for your concern! I will definitely bring this up in the Judge's Skype conversation and see if we can't convince those judges to reword their critiques and make sure to add constructive criticism in the future. ^^

As for the criteria, the judges are looking at the model's outfit, background choice, and the model's over all concept idea/feel of the picture (both stand alone and how it correlates with the theme)!

Speaking of Skype, you guys should all email Tyriont your skype names so he can add you to a group chat and you can chat there with each other! I'll be sad to see this thread die though, so please come back here every once in a while! (We are almost to page 200!!!!)

We really need to plan our Thanksgiving Party for the end of this month! Since nearly half of us are on Balmung, I beg the rest of you to make an alt on Balmung for the day and come hang out with us. ((Our server is CONSTANTLY on character creation restriction though, so you will need to make an alt at 5am Central time...its the only time ive ever been able to make an alt. ><))

We can plan some in game games of some sort with maybe itunes cards as prizes or, if any artists are out there we can offer drawings over our characters or something! Would love to hear what yall think! ^^

November 30th would be the absolute best day for this event for me personally since I wouldn't have work or school that day.