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So long as the popularity of Warhammer continues, a source is needed for the Chaos Dwarf
army to keep pace. Chaos Dwarfs Online provides a community with a forum for members to
learn about, inform others about, contribute to, and evolve the Chaos Dwarf army in a
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| Artisan's Contest #2 |
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Posted by: Hashut's Blessing - 05-11-2008 07:40 PM
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 | The Artisan's Contest: A Chaos Dwarf Online Conversion Ideas Contest
Welcome! Welcome to all! This is a contest for those that are not so inclined to paint or just like to come up with plausible ideas. It's for those that may not be artists, but for those that wish to be artisans. This is not a modelling contest, but more of a concept contest. Good description for designs not created must be understandable. This is the second such contest and we hope it will produce many more! Either way, enjoy it!
What do I have to do?
The competition is as follows: You are to create the Prison Wagon, from the Border Town Burning Mordheim Chaos Dwarf Warband list. This can take any form, the only condition is that it must be plausible, exist within the list's rules and, if given the correct parts, capable of being made. If you're unsure of what to do, our friendly forum members and staff will be glad to help you out.
Why would I want to enter a Chaos Dwarf Artisan's Contest?
Lots of reasons. Perhaps you already play Chaos Dwarfs, so this is a great reason to share some ideas. Maybe you're getting bored of your lack of possible and plausible creations that aren't directly playable models. Perhaps you don't yet collect Chaos Dwarfs, but want a unqiue way to start. It's only an idea if you wish. Entering this contest will be fun! There's a great prize for the winner too! The winner of this contest will receive their very own Artisan's medal. Also, the winner and runners up (if there are enough entrants) will have their concepts mentioned in the Border Town Burning booklet, without doubt and other entrants may be mentioned as well. Surely you wish to help out others and spread the Chaos Dwarf word and be published?
How does this contest work?
To enter, just register on the Chaos Dwarf Online forum (which I'm assuming you are already since you're reading this) and PM your fully explained entries and, if you have made them, pictures to myself (that's Hashut's Blessing) by Saturday, the 28th of June, 2008. Entries will be posted on the website. Starting on Sunday, the 29th of June, 2008, a poll shall be created for users to vote for the winning entry. (You will not be able to vote for yourself.) You have roughly seven weeks, so if you need to acquire some parts, be sure to do so as soon as possible so you have ample time to prepare.
The run down:
- Create an idea for: A Mordheim Chaos Dwarf Prison Wagon.
- PM your finished and fully explained entries to myself by Saturday, the 28th of June, 2008, in the form of up to 4 pictures and a few sentences on how the idea is to be put into implementation. It is recommended that if pictures/drawings are included, that you take a close-up/different angle of several parts.
- Cast your vote starting Sunday, the 29th of June, 2008. Poll lasts one week until Sunday, the 5th of July, 2008, expires at GMT.
- Winner receives a medal and their idea published in the Border Town Burning Supplement.
May the best Chaos Dwarf Slaver win! |
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| Golden Hat #6 - Painting Competition |
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Posted by: Willmark - 05-08-2008 04:45 PM
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From the ominous shadows of the dark cabal of the Lords of Chaos Dwarfs Online, a sharp voice cut through the hot air which was rife with the scents of slaves being sacrificed at the Bronze Bull-Altar of Hashut
"So it is agreed brothers, we shall support this Border Town Burning initiative, shall we not, feeble humans thou they be?" intoned the newest overlord to be elevated to the council, Willmark Dark Lord of the Sith, er... Dwarfs!
Thinking thoughtfully the recently aged Lord Xander replys "Yes. The contest shall run until June 28th" It shall be so may all tremble with this newest battle, that of Golden Hat VI". "Better get a move on before this stone creep, well, creeps further up my feet..."
"8 weeks is that enough?" spoke Wallacer stroking his curled beard.
"Not only that, but details on the Artisans Contest #2 are forth coming very soon as well..."
At this point Hashut's Blessing raised an eyebrow in surprise, caught somewhat unawares...
At this point a hapless hobgoblin slave stumbles in on the Dark Lords chambers trudging massive stone slates with runic numbers marking the passing of time. He was ordered to bring the slates hours ago, a quick glance from the assembled throng and the crackle of arcane energy results in nothing more then two stone slates clanking to the floor and a pair of smoking feet where once the hobgoblin stood; maniacal laughter ensues.
"It is settled then, agreed brothers?" Grimstonefire asks.
"It is indeed, and may our loyal brothers (and sisters) take heed of what befell the hobgoblin if they do not succeed in placing an entry".
Ominous laughter "MMMMMMWWWAAAHHHAAAAAAA" of the combined lords ensues...
And thus it was that Golden Hat VI came to be:
Welcome to the 6th Golden Hat competition! Create a Gaoler in support of Border Town Burning's- forthcoming Black Dwarf List!
Particulars
Due Date: Saturday, June 28th
Subject Matter: Create 1 Gaoler (that's a Jailer for all us Yanks!)
Rules for the Gaoler
Equipment they may possess and thus you may model
Take note: mechanical suits are not applicable to gaolers...
Full PDF can be acquired here: http://www.chaosdwarf.com/cd2/
What is the deadline?
Once again same basic premise as last time; send all entries to the Golden Hat account no later then 11:59 PM Saturday, June 28th EST. Entries will not be accepted after that date. (Around 8 weeks to complete your entry).
How to Enter
Upload up to 4 photos of your entries to the internet. Next, send a PM to Golden Hat (a special user that all Staff have access to) containing the links where the pictures can be found. (Note: This is the same as Golden Hat V)
If you win:
- Rightly take your place in the Golden Hat Hall of Fame Hall of Fame, where your glory will be remembered for years to come.
- Receive the Golden Hat medal for your online persona *
- Everyone who enters gets a number of slaves equal to the number of entries. If 50 people enter we award 50 slaves to each person who entered.
- Feature of the winner (and runner-ups) in the gallery section of the Border Town Burning supplement (both the website and the PDF version) with lots of name-dropping and praise.
*= As with GHV: If there are more then 10 entrants the silver and bronze Golden Hat Medals will be awarded as well.
Get cracking and make us proud.
As usual once all entries are received a thread will be created for voting. And as always if there are any questions please PM me, another Staff member or post them here.
Willmark |
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| Happy Birthday, or are your feet turning to Stone? |
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Posted by: Willmark - 05-07-2008 08:03 AM
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We should stop take a moment an reflect on the fact that for our founder the dreaded "stone creep" has set in. Xander now finds himself on that inexorable path to statuedom!
Happy Birthday and we'll see lined up along the road to Zharr Naggrund there Xander
PS Its not my fault, Sojourn made me do it! |
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| Casting and Molding @ CDO |
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Posted by: Grimstonefire - 05-01-2008 03:49 PM
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 | Seeing as how there are increasing numbers of us here on CDO taking the plunge and casting various bits, I thought it was time to re-clarify our stance.
Because of legal issues we cannot endorse or advertise the sale of models that either include cast parts, or are whole copies of copyrighted materials. This applies not only to GW models, but to all mini producers.
Any such threads that advertise the sale of, or requests of such models will be locked very quickly. If discussion arises within any thread on the sale of cast models (that infringe copyright/ IP) the posts may be edited and/ or have the threads locked. Persistent offenders will be warned.
What is acceptable:
- Asking for information on, or links to casts of original models. This means models that have been produced without the casting of any copyright materials. Also includes asking for models sold with the right of production.
- Asking how you would go about making moulds and/ or casting generally, as long as they are not with the specific intention of recasting copyright models for sale.
- Casting of relatively small components FOR YOUR OWN USE that are not for sale. GW has always said in its IP/ legal section that unlike most companies they have to be a little more accepting in this regard. So as long as you don't sell them (or advertise to) taking greenstuff mould relief’s or resin casts is fine.
What is not acceptable:
- Selling or advertising the sale of models or moulds that are casts of anything YOU don't own the Copyrights/ Intellectual Property rights to. This includes posting links to places that sell such models if they are not your own.
- Although not nearly as strict as the one above, it would not be advisable to show how you recast your entire army (from original models) much as it may be fun, even if they're not for sale. So if you plan to do such things, you shouldn't really make a massive deal of it on the forums. Better to let people assume that you've just bought them really cheap
I hope you all understand that by stating this the Staff are not trying to be unduly mean, we are simply trying to protect ourselves from any unnecessary troubles in the future, especially as GW staff may browse here from time to time. |
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| A Call to Arms! |
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Posted by: Willmark - 04-24-2008 11:11 AM
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| A Call to Arms!
-Well, at least to post pictures...
In an ongoing effort to see where improvements can be made to the site as well as follow up on the themes of the last podcast (Chaos Dwarf Radio Episode number 2): http://www.chaos-dwarfs.com/forum/showth...p?tid=2318
I present the following initiative:
The Image Galleries Call to Arms
http://www.chaos-dwarfs.com/forum/forumd...php?fid=41
The purpose of said galleries is to highlight painted and complete models of a specific unit type based on army selection criteria, that is to say Core, Special or Rare. Models must be painted and for use with your Chaos Dwarf Army.
The galleries were launched a few weeks back, but not much has been done with them yet. I’ve taken on the task of bringing attention to this section of the website.
A few points as to what these galleries are not. These are not galleries for critique; please don’t post critiques in the threads, just photos. Rather they are to be a reference for Chaos Dwarfs and those looking to see just what Chaos Dwarfs can be. In much the same way the army galleries highlight an entire member’s army, here is a chance to highlight your work, unit by unit.
So what’s the catch? No catch. In fact there are a few reasons to submit your photos, 4 different Army badges!
There are 19 galleries total, so:
- Post pictures in 9+ of the galleries for the Chaos Dwarf Army List and receive a bronze badge for your username! 
- Post pictures in 15+ or more of the galleries for the Chaos Dwarf Army List and receive a silver badge for your username! 
- Post pictures in every category including the "old school section" (bazuka, mortar, swivel gun, whirlwind, tenderizer, but not a Juggernaut or chaos siege gun) and receive a gold badge for your username! 
- Post pictures of all of the above, plus the juggernaut and chaos siege cannon and receive a "mystery badge". This is some serious bragging rights here!
There you have it. Anyone who wants a badge can now get one! Think about it. The other ways to get a badge are: to work long and hard and slave away in the Wiki; place 1-3 in a 10+ Golden Hat Competition, win outright a 1-9 entrant Golden Hat, paint multiples of 1,000 of your army; or have Xander think your army rocks enough to be a showcase army. Lots of ways, all very tough indeed. All in all this is a great opportunity to help the site and showcase your work, plus get some spiffy bling. Of course it requires a lot of painting as well as having a fairly sizable number of models. But, hey we’re not taskmasters for nothing; we can’t make it too easy! However, it’s entirely up to you to participate.
When you post pictures of your unit (2-3 good, high quality ones) PM me. I’ll review and slaves will be awarded.
Army list breaks down as follows for the purposes of determining badges:
Core
Chaos Dwarf Warriors
-Infantry (Hand or great weapon)
-Blunderbuss
Hobgoblins
- Infantry and Archers
-Wolfriders
Special
Orc Boyz or Orc Arrer Boyz
Goblins
01- Black Orcs
Death Rocket (each counts as 1)
Hobgoblin Bolt Thrower (each counts as 1)
Sneaky Gits
Rare
Earthshaker (each counts as 1)
Bull Centaurs
Dogs of War
Misc (All individually count as 1)
Hellcannon
Army Standard Bearer & Heroes
Characters mounted on a Taurus
Characters mounted on a Lammasu
Last note this is meant to be fun, if for some unforeseen reason the question of the awarding or not awarding of a badge comes up, please PM me. Example please don’t paint 9 heroes and then PM me wondering where you badge is, again this is mainly to focus on unit types.
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