Wyrd Painting Contest: The Rotten Harvest

[Frustrated Father]

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I've placed this here as a bit of a teaser for those of you looking forward to the next Wyrd Painting Contest, The Rotten Harvest!

This one will run from September 15th through October 31st and at the moment ya'll are more than free to guess at the theme and content of the contest. Halloween is the word for the day. Stay tuned for more!

:dead:

[Drake Farstrider]

Love the title of the next contest Nathan. I got a cool Idea for my entry. Hopefully I can pull it off as it is a bit adventrous for me. Hopefullly it will not :blowup: in my face. :)

[Frustrated Father]

Hi Drake,

Yeah, my wife actually came up with the name this time around and am I certainly glad she did, otherwise ya'll would of been stuck with something like 'The Poisoned Pumpkin Patch' or something else gaudy and too damn long to put on a banner properly.

:)

I'm looking forward to everyones participation as I think this is going to be one of the more 'fun' contests being that it is around Halloween and peoples creativity seems to jump a notch when the candy corn sugar rush kicks in!

[Duende]

Not to be griping... but are you going to do something so there's no category with ten thousand and one entries while all the others have only a few? How about what Frothers did with their sculpting contest and decide categories after the entries are in? Just an idea...:idea:

[Grumb]

Looking forward to this Nathan. Hoping I'll be hom enough over the next month to work something out....

Cheers,
Grumb

[LeadAsbestos]

Well, I'm in again! Great excuse to finish off a large project that got pushed aside years ago. I certainly hope it fits the theme ( but at least it will get finished!)

[Frustrated Father]

Not to be griping... but are you going to do something so there's no category with ten thousand and one entries while all the others have only a few? How about what Frothers did with their sculpting contest and decide categories after the entries are in? Just an idea...:idea:


I think the contests will grow and change and there are going to be the inevitable hiccups that have to be surmounted. That being said, I'm always up for suggestions and open conversation, but in the end I'll have to make the decision that I feel works best for the contest.

Now, to answer your question, yes, I could probably do that, but there isn't much I can do when I get forty fantasy entries and only six sci-fi entries. For me, I personally see it as less work if I spell everything out in the beginning so there is no one gong 'but .. but .. hey!' at the end of the contest. How would you have liked to have seen the categories for the last contest, I'm curious how you would have done it differently.

Also, I know Grumb (hey up there Scott) had a minor upset over the fact that several of the miniatures were in one or more categories (primarily - whatever category they were originally from and the Deadly Duel category for the last contest). I personally didn't have a problem with that, but I'm curious how others see it.

The floor is open for comment, good or bad, so feel free to fire off as I will be going forward with the Rotten Harvest contest here very soon and I usually like to spell everything out for my would be sponsors so that they know exactly what is going on as well (would hate to bite the hand that feeds you know).

[Wolf_Fang]

well i already got my mini made and started... hopefully it will fit in with what ever the catagory ends up being :D.. thankfully it fits in with a couple diff catagories so im not too terribly worried ;) hey its almost done too! lol

[Frustrated Father]

The theme of each Wyrd Painting Contest will often determine the categories in which the miniatures can be submitted for. As 'The Rotten Harvest' contest is being held over the fall and Halloween holiday it is only natural for it to have a 'spook' factor.


WITCHES AND WARLOCKS: Spellcasters of all sorts, from high fantasy, modern day dabbler to the far sci-fi future. If they carry a wand, cast a spell or even have a hint of mysticism to them, this is the category for them.


NOT QUITE DEAD YET: Still stumbling around after all the major organ functions have shut down? Have a beef with the living? This category is for the Undead, or as they like to be called 'Living Impaired'.

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: Creatures, critters, monsters and other things that have a tendency towards anti-social behavior and prowl the night looking for victims. Caution, here be Monsters!

THE TRICK OR THE TREAT: This is our catch-all category as there are some miniatures that are just right for the theme but just don't seem to fall into any other category. Zombie Hunters, pumpkin characters and I'm sure several miniatures I never would have even contemplated.

THE HARROWING HARVEST: A diorama with two or more miniatures locked in combat, or something as equally disturbing. Much like our last contests 'Deadly Duel'.


Reguardless of theme, every Wyrd Painting Contest will have the following two categories which contestants can only be voted to.




BEST OF SHOW: This is the miniature that steps heads above and has that extra spark that just catapults it above others. The top three that are voted for this category will be place herein.



BEST BASE/DIORAMA : Basing a miniature has become just as important as painting a miniature these days. Like the Best of Show, this is a miniature that is complimented by its base and stands out amongst its peers. The top three that are voted for this category will be place herein.

[Celtic Lilly]

HeLLooooo!

I love spooky freaky stuff and am picking out a miniature right now for the contest, or maybe I'll raid the goodie pile at the store.

Looks like you had a nice turn out for the last contest Mr. Wyrd, how many do you expect will join this one? I'm not great at painting, but from the looks of some of the Total Testosterone entries it looks like I don't have to be a painting goddess. Is this ok?

I'm joining! Who esle is!?!?!?

[Sakura]

Oh, I'll enter. In every categorie, if I manage to get them all finished. I have 5 ideas going, 3 of them dioramas of sorts. That's a lot of work, but I find deadlines very encouraging for my working- spirit

[Celtic Lilly]

Five! I wish I had that amount of time but I just can't do it. If I'm lucky MAYBE two!

[gi6ers]

I'm definitely entering! Got two entries complete (one is a serious entry, the other one is just a bit silly). I might be able to put in one or two more depending on ebay and time..

I'm really looking forward to seeing the entries!

[Valloa]

I'm not great at painting, but from the looks of some of the Total Testosterone entries it looks like I don't have to be a painting goddess. Is this ok?


<checks the rules> Whew. Newp don't have to be a painting goddess, thankfully. That'd rule out most people out there, including me! As long as you are having fun painting, it doesn't matter what your painting level is. :)

Maya~

[LeadAsbestos]

I'm working on mine right now! One entry only, as I refuse to delude myself any more that I'm up for 2 or 3...

Quality, not quantity! Maybe not even that...

[Sakura]

Quality is a good thing. It's just that I can paint rather fast, and still have good results, it doesn't get better just because I'm slower. At least this way I get some stuff finished, since I tend to leave my minis half-painted.

[Klute]

Im up for it.

@Lilly......have fun. Its what its all about.

[ergman]

may be i'm going to take part, only in one category, for fun and to see what happens :) , i'm not a great painter..but had an idea.. and need at least to do it...i'm damn curious :tongue2:

[Celtic Lilly]

Looks like there is going to be some competition! Yay me!

And thank you for the kind words, I'm not the best painter, but I like to think that I can atleast color coordinate..

:hippie:

[Ritual]

I've got a couple of suitable minis, but I'm not sure how many I'll be able to finish. I will do my best to finish two, but hopefully I can do at least one more. But, I'm always much too optimistic about these things... :wallbash:

[Iff]

I'm definately in. I've got one entry thought out so far; just have to get my hands on the mini and see it if works out in practice.

Last contest I was way too ambitious and didn't finish the mini I had intended to enter. This time I'll start simple and see how much time is left when I finish that one.

I'm really looking forward to this one. The themed categories really get you thinking on multiple tracks for maximum creativity. :)

Ivo

[Humansquish]

With school now in session I'm not sure if I'll get one in this time. Sadly I don't have any ideas, and I'm a dirt slow painter. I'll have to look around and see though.

[Frustrated Father]

For those of you who may not have been noticing, or scrolling down the screen when you get on the site, several new sponsors have been added to the contest. At the moment we have:

Wyvern Games, Dark Age Games, Moonlight Minis, EBOB Miniatures, Fenryll, Magnificent Egos, Grimey Games, Groundforge, Revelation Miniatures, Hasselfree Miniatures, Moddler's Attic, Aberrant Games and Spellcraft Miniatures.

A very large thank you to everyone involved and showing interest and support for this contest.

[Celtic Lilly]

Yay!

More! More! More!

:flypig:

[Gonzoangel]

If time permit's I'll join in, but it's real busy right now.

[Frustrated Father]

Just added Wizkids (who has a new line of metal minatures coming out apparently) and Nexus which does a nice line of scenic bases.

Yaaaay! Now go brow beat everyone to join. :D

[lauth81]

I think, I´ll be able to join with at least 2, maybe 3 minis. If I´ve got enough time, I´ll make a diorama with 2 of those together ...

[Joker]

I just found the Board, but I am trying to enter as many Contests as possible these days, so I'm in...

[Celtic Lilly]

I just found the Board, but I am trying to enter as many Contests as possible these days, so I'm in...

Welcome to the boards!

Post some of your stuff in the miniature section or the gallery. I like seeing how wicked the competition will be.

:AR15firin :bootyshak

[EricJ]

I'm 50-50...which is what I've said about the last 2, so this time I must be able to find the time to get one done! right? right? Those are the odds...I think :dancing2:

[Frustrated Father]

Hah! I'll believe it when I see it.


:flypig:

:vb_tongue

[Mosch]

We`ll see. I`m sure I`ll do at least 2, but there are a lot more minis I would have in store ;)

[LeadAsbestos]

My little project has turned into quite a production! I hope I can finally finish this one....

[EricJ]

Hah! I'll believe it when I see it.


:flypig:

:vb_tongue

I too will only believe it when I see it

[Ritual]

I too will only believe it when I see it
And even then, I will have my doubts... :tongue1:

[EricJ]

:mad: :reddy:



:laugh:

[Frustrated Father]

Ginfritters is supporting the contest for a second time. Yaaaaay!

[iLikeSpoons]

Hey all!

I was a kinda late to enter the last competition, but am definitely going to enter this one... I've got at least two minis on my table that could be suitable for this...

can't wait to get started on them!

good luck to you all

[Frustrated Father]

Welcome to the forums and can't wait to see what you come up with for the contest!

[iLikeSpoons]

Thanks for the welcome!

three minis already primed and waiting for a paintjob... ideas swarming in my head... I just hate you for making the contest during the exam weeks!

back to studying, ummm, painting that is... :D

[Celtic Lilly]

The gnomeshop or something. Didn't know they did bases. Can you talk them into donating some of those?

:laughing:

[EricJ]

Ok, I got past step 1:

Find a miniature and put it on the desk, so that it will stair at me and remind me to feel guilty about not painting it :)

[Ritual]

Well, I started one... It's coming along quite nicely, but I haven't started on the tricksy bits yet...

[EricJ]

The key to dealing with Tricksy bits is to sneek up on them when they're sleeping, smush their skull and take their ring :)

[cdukino]

I'm in I'm in...definatly in. In fact I have the first entry 90% finished. :thumb:
But I still have tons of idea's... Just have to see if I have enough time too

[EricJ]

I'm in I'm in...definatly in. In fact I have the first entry 90% finished. :thumb:



Show off! :reddy:

[cdukino]

How about this... I'm in I'm in... got it completely finished. Well need to take good pictures still.

[Max Paint]

I'll try to enter to, but i'm still painting :)

[EricJ]

but there isn't much I can do when I get forty fantasy entries and only six sci-fi entries.


See the smart painter will start to realize that their might have a better shot at the big (non-schmuck) prizes if they do sci fi! So as long as "smart painter" doesn't proove to be an oxymoron, it should even out some in time maybe?

[Frustrated Father]

See that Eric - are you going to let her shame you like that in front of everyone? Whhooooooh.

Heh, I'm like Max Paint - I'm still painting .. just very slowly.

[Frustrated Father]

That had occured to me but I hadn't said anything.

Yeah, I think in the long run (and I expect to see it in the Diorama category for this contest) that the categories that see less action will be mauled as people realize they have a better chance at a larger prize package.

As you said though, as these contests progress, I think it will even out as people realise this and try to make a go for as many categories as they can get away with. Of course, things will change here and there (such as the difference between this contest and the last) but mainly only around the holiday themed contests.

[EricJ]

yeah, hey, good point, darnit Cindy! Now I'm going to actually have to paint something

:doh:

[Mosch]

First one has basecoats and some highlights.... another one is primed, yet another one is as yet untouched by human hands, fourth one is generic WIP, last one... I don't have the last one yet.

We'll see. If I actually enter one I consider that a good omen!

[Sakura]

I just found me another entry. It's pretty old, but allready painted and only needs a base. But that's not that easy. My Effaplast dried up. :motz:

[Mosch]

Mine is just fine, but I didn't get anything from you tonight! Sculpey, that is! Think you can bring it with you tomorrow?

Yay.

[Sakura]

We can trade. Some Effa gainst some Sculpy. :gimmie!: Accually I planed to bring it tomorrow, so don't worry.

[Wolf_Fang]

little late but yes i too plan to enter... not sure how far il'l get but hey why not :peace:

[anatora]

I have the idea and the mini and the desire, but, darn, so little time and so little skill. (sigh...) Oh, well, am going to give it a try. Might have an extra week free'd up at the end of the month. :)

[EricJ]

you're not late wolf fang, the contest just officially started yesterday!

[iLikeSpoons]

wheee!
braging mode on:
one entry is 90% finished... base is done, most basecoats and a lot of highlighting done
Second entry is primed and the base/diorama is still being built
Third one is just primed... I need to think up a base before I start...
fourth and fifth are waiting at the FLGS...

I too will find it extremely good if I actually submit anything, but it may happen... stranger things have :D

spoonman signing out and going bac to minis

[Frustrated Father]

Fantastic Spoon.

Myself, I'm rather pleased with myself today. Finished one 'old school' miniature up today for the Rotten Harvest and I'm rather chuffed with how it turned out. Not a 'great' job, but it was a damn sight of fun as the miniature had a load of character.

Started up on the second one as well today and got the base paint on the display base. Can't wait to see how its going to turn out.

[tidoco2222]

I'd like to enter this if I may, I've got just the mini it is an old Citadel mini that I think will fit in just right.

[Klute]

Ive just got a package through the post of something very special :bootyshak

[Frustrated Father]

Ive just got a package through the post of something very special :bootyshak

Let me guess, it STILL isn't the package from the first contest?

[Klute]

Sorry Nathan ,did that get your hopes up there.

Don't worry you will physicaly hear the shout of delight when THAT package comes.:thumb:

[Frustrated Father]

Sorry Nathan ,did that get your hopes up there.

Don't worry you will physicaly hear the shout of delight when THAT package comes.:thumb:

(laughing)

Go figure. I'm starting to see that some of the packages from the Hereseycon are starting to make it to their owners after eight weeks of shiping so I have high hopes that the buggers show up sometime in the next three weeks (sigh).

You really should say 'omg thank you Mars Ultor' when you open that box and see that behemoth in there (smile).

[EricJ]

ok, so I prooved to myself this weekend that I can sit down and just do a mini relatively quickly for fun, no stress or anything. I think that raises the chances of me entering a % or two :)

[tidoco2222]

Oh no Eric is entering there goes my chances, never mind it'll be fun all the same.

[EricJ]

haha, no one said I was entering! just that the chance was slightly better. You know, it went from like 15% to 17% chance :D

And Klute, your work is outstanding, don't sell yourself short.

[Mosch]

Oh no Eric is entering there goes my chances, never mind it'll be fun all the same.

Oh no, someone else beside me is entering, there go my chances :D

Seriously, you're a great painter (Eric is too, but that's not the point :p), stop complaining :vb_tongue

[Sakura]

I have two entries finished now. 1 ist nearly finished, but the base needs to be done, the fourth is untouched, and the last just needs an other mini to complet, which I still have to buy.

[Celtic Lilly]

I have one that I have been staring at for a better part of a week. No energy right now with all the hassle in life but I will get the little guy done.

[Duende]

Well, I've actually started on an entry. Hopefully I can stay with it and finish it in time.

And I wouldn't worry about Eric, he WAS supposed to be entering the last two contests, but....... :flute:

So I'd say my chances of winning anything are still pretty --- blah.

It's Ritual I worry most about. Now where's that assassin I hired to go break his painting hand?... :tongue2:

[EricJ]

see! I just don't enter so there aren't any assassins coming to bust up my painting hand in my future! Nathan, I blame her :)

[Ritual]

It's Ritual I worry most about. Now where's that assassin I hired to go break his painting hand?... :tongue2:
He came by, but I gave him a better deal! :vb_devil:

[Duende]

He came by, but I gave him a better deal! :vb_devil:

Damn! Teaches me not to pay up front! :doh:

But this is what will be showing up at Eric's door if he doen't enter : :spank: :slap: :nutkick:

[cdukino]

That had occured to me but I hadn't said anything.

Yeah, I think in the long run (and I expect to see it in the Diorama category for this contest) that the categories that see less action will be mauled as people realize they have a better chance at a larger prize package.

As you said though, as these contests progress, I think it will even out as people realise this and try to make a go for as many categories as they can get away with. Of course, things will change here and there (such as the difference between this contest and the last) but mainly only around the holiday themed contests.

Yeah I thought about doing the diorama category for this reason. Even started that one but am off to a rough start and it might be a bit to ambitious for me to paint well and in time so it got put aside. But besides the some what bigger base (I don't think is big enough to count as diorama) of the one I already entered, time probably prevents me entering the diorama category.

As for trying to get figs in as many categories as possible ;) Well I can try that one... got 2 categories covered now already, should be able to get atleast a 3th one done I hope :D

[LeadAsbestos]

I put aside a rather big diorama I was doing years ago that had a Halloween theme. All the parts were gathered together, and a model basecoated, and thats as far as it went. For 4 years!

Now, I'm inspired to finally finish it, esp. when the wife reminded me that I had it instead of dropping more $$ on minis!

[ChickinChainmail]

I'm planning on 3, but will see how it goes. I saw some figures and had an idea for a diorama/duel, but it will depend on how much time I have before Oct 31. I have a wargame con this weekend so there goes 25% of my painting time.

I'd like to get them done, just so I can do the diorama, but at least should be able to get one or two in.

All three are basecoated, and I've started to put the paint on two of them. The hard part is then leaving enough time for the basing.

[Sakura]

If now finished the minis for the 3rd entry and need to work on the base, and I nearly finished the 4th, base is already done. Besides that, only 2 more to go.

[Drake Farstrider]

I am going to try to get something done as I have a idea on what I want to do, I just got to find the time to do it.

[Ritual]

I have just assembled my second entry, that I'll try my best to finish! I have two more miniatures that would make good entries, but I will try to be somewhat realistic here... :sheep:

[vincegamer]

I'm still hoping to enter though I have no idea what.
I'm hoping I get something good in the CMON mini exchange.
I also have a local competition due October 22, but I'm nearly finished with that one. Then I have a comp on October 29 but I finished those entries ages ago since they were done as Christmas presents.
Just means the last 2 weekends of October have very little free time.

[Drake Farstrider]

Ah fun I can enter all sorts of minis for this contest. :rockon:

[Celtic Lilly]

I agree Drake! That is what I like about these Wyrd contests, especially this one as it is so very open to the type of miniatures you can use. Thanks again FF! I really hope these continue.

[Celtic Lilly]

Go buy something Vince as it is getting close to October already and just count yourself lucky if you get your package in time. Want me to send you something?

[vincegamer]

Got a package yesterday actually. Still need to finish that dwarf for the local contest (just gotta figure out a base).
I just learned that October 15 is also unavailable for painting. I have very little time it seems.
I'll enter something, even if it's not my most creative output.

p.s. Were you really born on Christmas day? That probably sucks.

[vincegamer]

All the parts were gathered together, and a model basecoated, and thats as far as it went. For 4 years!That's nothing. I've got minis that have been prepped and primed for almost 2 decades. I think I've even got one with base colors on from about 1994.

[Celtic Lilly]

p.s. Were you really born on Christmas day? That probably sucks.

I've been jipped out of every present possible believe me.

[artshiraz]

I've been jipped out of every present possible believe me.
Sounds like the story of my wife. She's born halfway between santa (dec.6) and christmas.....which made it even more difficult. Just a few days past a celebration day, and a few days prior to the next=tough luck for the gifts. She was not amused. Not at all.

Hi there. First post here and I will probably enter in one category. ..just as soon as I have finished the entry for the minirealms showcase.
I have time for that...I have still time :hail:

[Ritual]

@artshiraz
Wellcome! Nice to see more people planning on entering the competition! :thumb:

I intend to finish my first (and hopefully not only) entry today. I've only got the base and some small touch-ups left on it. I have my second entry assembled and only need to greenstuff some gaps in the joints before starting painting it. Hopefully I should manage to finish that one as well.

I'll have another two minis that would make good entries, but I don't expect to be able to do any of those. Can't be too optimistic... :D

[Duende]

@ Ritual - So what would it take to keep you from entering anymore entries? My finger-breaking assassin failed, how about a bribe? :gimmie!:
Or maybe gentle persuasion? :guns:

Must eliminate the competition!!!! :AR15firin


:listen: (Seriously, though, can't wait to see your entries!)

[Ritual]

@ Ritual - So what would it take to keep you from entering anymore entries? My finger-breaking assassin failed, how about a bribe? :gimmie!:

I'm untouchable!! :vb_devil:

[Frustrated Father]

Welcome to the board artshiraz.

On the subject of birthdays, there has been a bit of the jip around here as well as I was born on December 2nd and most everyone (except my parents) managed to still combine my gifts.

My oldest daughter was born on December 24th, a few hours shy of the 25th actually. We made a point of telling everyone, that if you are going to combine her presents, don't bother giving them at all as it is unfair to her. It is a bit overwhelming for her we've noticed and have discussed holding her birthday parties in July or something for all the kids/etc because it is quite taxing at the same time.

To get back on track, I've finished one, have one in EXTREME WIP which I'm really not happy about because of the colors I'm having trouble with. We'll see how it goes.

[gi6ers]

Hi Artshiraz!

Got 3 entries in, 1 is a bit of fun, another is a bit of a departure from my usual and the other one is one of my favourite minis that I've done to date....

Looking forward to seing what everyone comes up with and getting some good honest feedback on my painting..

[Duende]

I'm untouchable!!
:poke:

have discussed holding her birthday parties in July or something for all the kids/etc because it is quite taxing at the same time.

My daughter would be happy to share her birthday with your daughter if she'd like to relocate it to a day away from gift-giving holidays. Her birthday is July 13th. Well away from Christmas!
:fest30::fest06:

[artshiraz]

Grrreat,

my impressions2 entry is finished and posted (if it is acceptable, the thread is here to read (http://minirealms.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3100) .
Now I can work plentily on the rotten Harvest :tongue2:

About changing the birthday.... my wife made that :thumb: She set her party half a year later, in mid summer to be correct, so we could make a huge bbq outside. It was a blast and we plan the next huge event already :flypig:

[EricJ]

well I've primed something now for this...I may just do it after all! :D

[Duende]

I may just do it after all!

That's a great story! Tell me another one!!

:aetsch:

[EricJ]

That's a great story! Tell me another one!!

:aetsch:


haha, very funny, I'll show you!!!!


(maybe)

[gi6ers]

So how many entries have you got so far Nathan?

[Frustrated Father]

Twenty or so. The last contest though I ended up with 90% of the entries the last three days of the contest, so I expect that will be the same here.

[Ritual]

I've finished an entry! :peace: I just need to sort out the photography bit and then I'll submitt it.

[vincegamer]

I began sculpting the base last night. Hopefully I can bake it tonight. Then maybe even prime it.
Ah, progress.

[Valloa]

This is a friendly reminder that contest entries for the Wyrd Painting Contest MUST be *anonymous*. Two posts have been removed (one by Nathan and one by me) in the hopes of keeping the contest fair. Please do not post what miniatures you plan to enter as the rules will not allow it's entry into the contest if you do. The enthusiasm and willingness to share is appreciated but the rules have to be followed to keep the contest both fun and fair for all. After the judging is done specifics are not only wonderful to post but greatly encouraged. So please save the specifics for after the judging. :)

Maya~

[Jubilee]

I have a stupid question - Is there a way to check and make sure that your entries got uploaded properly? I'm paranoid about these things and since the gallery isn't up yet, I don't really have a way to make sure I was successful.. :)

/ali

[Frustrated Father]

Not stupid at all. Simplest way would just to ask.

Since you've asked, I have to completed entries from you. Good luck.

-
Nathan


I have a stupid question - Is there a way to check and make sure that your entries got uploaded properly? I'm paranoid about these things and since the gallery isn't up yet, I don't really have a way to make sure I was successful.. :)

/ali

[Klute]

I havnt even started yet.
But I will definitely have one entry.

[Ritual]

I will have two entries. I had plans for at least one more, but alas, no time... :mad:

[Sakura]

I only have three of my entries finished, but since two others only need bases I guess I will have the five entries I planed on. One I won't be able to complete, since I didn't even started, but I didn't like the mini much anyways.

[LeadAsbestos]

One big project partially completed, and one entry already in. I may just make it...

[Grumb]

This one looks like a lot of fun...wish I had time for this one but RL is interfering at the moment. :mad:

Will certainly vote though. Can't wait to see the entries.

Cheers,
Grumb

[supervike]

This one looks like a lot of fun...wish I had time for this one but RL is interfering at the moment. :mad:

Will certainly vote though. Can't wait to see the entries.

Cheers,
Grumb

WHO is RL, and I do I avoid it? :thumb:

I finally started assembly of my contest mini!! One step at a time...

[Ritual]

WHO is RL, and I do I avoid it? :thumb:
I know this guy!! :vb_mad2: He's made me work all weekend and will most likely keep me at work until very late this evening... I hate his guts!

[green stuff]

I know this guy!! :vb_mad2: He's made me work all weekend and will most likely keep me at work until very late this evening... I hate his guts!
You work for Ralph Lauren :P :imsorry:?

[Ritual]

:lol:

[supervike]

Yeah,I guess I do know of him... I've heard RL is a right bastard. Its best to just ignore him, and he'll go away. Try saying "i don't believe in RL, i don't believe in RL, i don't believe in RL" while clapping.

[LeadAsbestos]

Is that the f***er who keeps taking my money?! :AR15firin

No, wait... That would be the wife and baby!

[Frustrated Father]

Five days left people - time to start getting off the fence and getting entries in by the end of this weekend (well, technically, you have until the end of Monday, but if you're like me, you don't 'function' on Monday).

[vincegamer]

gah. I have a crab to sculpt before Saturday and a model show to attend. How do you expect me to get this done by Monday?

[Mosch]

I am at the "basically done" stage with three more entries... if I just weren't so goddamn busy.... (alternatively replace "busy" with "lazy")

[ChickinChainmail]

I'm almost finsihed mine and the base. Pretty sure I will have then finsihed and up in time. I had to downgrade the base a bit, just not time to do what I originally planned.

Um, this time do I have to upload them somewhere rather than emailing them?

[gi6ers]

I'm almost finsihed mine and the base. Pretty sure I will have then finsihed and up in time. I had to downgrade the base a bit, just not time to do what I originally planned.

Um, this time do I have to upload them somewhere rather than emailing them?
Yeah just go to the galleries and there is one for the current contest, upload them and you're done.!

[Klute]

Im done.
Not happy but done.
Pics later.

[Drake Farstrider]

Getting close to being done. I hope to finish her up Sunday afternoon.

[wiccanpony]

:vb_tongue I'm done!!!!! and I worked my wittle fingers to the bone on this one.

I hope I loaded it right, on the gallery

[Frustrated Father]

It uploaded just fine Donna - have to say, you put a LOT of work into this one and it shows, I'm very impressed with it myself.

[cdukino]

Just had a little problem with photographing my latest one... The camera just won't focus... I will try again tomorrow when I have better light. So that would be 3 entries for me... though I definatly prefer one over the others (definatly took me the longest to do as well)

[ChickinChainmail]

All done and entered. I am so glad its all finished!

[Sakura]

I'm basicly done. I'm just waiting for some glue to dry and than I can take pictures.

[Ritual]

Seems there will only be one entry from me... :( I got stuck with the final details on my second entry and have no inspiration to finish it at the moment. Well, one entry is better than none.

[Celtic Lilly]

Rah-Rah-Rah : legs kicking up into air : Go Ritual, its your Birthday, we're going to party, like its your birthday : swivel-thrust :

Hows that for inspiration?

:tongue2:

I've been gone for a few weeks and have just now come back into town yesterday morning, I'm tired, but I might get mine finished in time. He'll be simple though!

[Ritual]

Thanks Lilly, but that rather gets me inspired to drink! :cheers:

No, I will enter my one finished mini, which I'm rather pleased with, and sit back and enjoy my Sunday, rather than trying to force myself to finish the second one which I'm not really into...

[Duende]

I'll be getting my only entry finishedand photoed today, since I'm going out of town later today and won't be back until after the deadline. So it's now or never for me!

:driver:

*Edit* Go ahead and enter that second one, Ritual. I'm sure something even half-done by you is still awesome-looking. Maybe my entry will have a chance against it, rather than just being blown out of the water like usual. ;)

[Celtic Lilly]

No more drinking for me! Still have a headache that is sitting quietly behind my eyes, waiting to roar to life and blind me.

I like your painting Mrs. Duende, I think that wereshark one you did for the first contest is personally one of your bests, the base was just so life like with the water.

[gi6ers]

Just managed to get entry number 4 in (another silly entry that took me about an hour from blister to photo), really looking forward to seeing all the entries up!

[Duende]

FF, can you see if mine arrived OK? Its a big pic and I really upped the jpg compression to make it fit and want to know if it looks alright on your end.

I hope it does, since I'm going to be leaving and can't take any new pics!
*crossing fingers*

:pray:

[Sonny]

Just finished my fifth entry :approve: trying to see if I can manage a sixth before uploading tomorrow.
If I havent had a chance to post here yet, its because I´m busy painting ;)

[artshiraz]

Just managed to get entry number 4 in (another silly entry that took me about an hour from blister to photo), really looking forward to seeing all the entries up!
One hour, huh? :AR15firin
But I concur, slowly the sneaky interest is peaking :tea:

Dooh... what do I read here: 4 entries, 5 entries working on the sixth... :bird: I'm more than happy having finished one sole entry. I aimed for one entry, I made one entry, I'm glad and happy :rockon:

[Ritual]

One hour, huh? :AR15firin
But I concur, slowly the sneaky interest is peaking :tea:

Dooh... what do I read here: 4 entries, 5 entries working on the sixth... :bird: I'm more than happy having finished one sole entry. I aimed for one entry, I made one entry, I'm glad and happy :rockon:
I'm with you! :D I've just posted my ONE entry as well. Ok, I aimed for two, but considering the amount of competitions where I've failed to finish one entry, I'm still quite pleased. Now I'm having a drink, celebrating the task done! :cheers: :dance:

[Klute]

I have mine finished ready for photos and posting tomorrow along with the cmon comp.
Which is a bloody miracle considering the amount of commission stuff thats landed.

[Humansquish]

I didn't think I would get an entry in for this one, but I was able to find a mini I liked and got it all painted up and submitted. I had to use a friends camera which I don't know how to use so my picture is even worse than usual. Oh well I'm happy to even be entering. Can't wait to see all the rest of them.

[vincegamer]

Just managed to get entry number 4 in (another silly entry that took me about an hour from blister to photo), really looking forward to seeing all the entries up!
Sheesh! It usually takes me an hour just to clean the flash and prep, maybe I can get it primed in there too, but definitely not ready to photo.

Anyway, I'm more or less done enough and hopefully can get photos taken when I get home tonight and then post.

[supervike]

hmm...Ok, I've taken the day off from work. I best get started. :wavey:

[EricJ]

So umm....well I started a mini, but now with the way work has been the last two weeks I don't think it'll get done...I guess I'll start preparing for the "I told you so's" :(:(

[Sakura]

I already posted 3, but I can't do the photographing myself, I only get blurry blobs. So I still need Photos of my diorama and 2 others. :puppy:

[Mosch]

I actually got everything but one entry done. I finished another one that I didn't submit because it sucked though :D Yay for me!

[Ritual]

So umm....well I started a mini, but now with the way work has been the last two weeks I don't think it'll get done...I guess I'll start preparing for the "I told you so's" :(:(
I'm going to do something very uncharacteristic.... stay quiet! :tapedshut :D

[EricJ]

I'm going to do something very uncharacteristic.... stay quiet! :tapedshut :D

man, I think that is even worse! :vollkomme

[gi6ers]

Sheesh! It usually takes me an hour just to clean the flash and prep, maybe I can get it primed in there too, but definitely not ready to photo.

I didn't say it was any good, it's there to make everyone else look better :vb_tongue

[green stuff]

Well, at long last, I've finished my one and only entry. Although it won't revolutionize the painting community, I am rather happy with it :).

[Duende]

:hahaha: Eric

[Klute]

Im in Im in Im in.
Only one but I thought I would be pushing that one.
Nothing flash but Im pleased I have one in there.

[Frustrated Father]

Whew - that was a lot more work than I was expecting, its time for me to get a full time henchman (or woman) and see about making my life a bit easier. Believe it or not, this forum and software has made things much easier, just I had a load of editing to do with photographs, comments and the like which took up most of my time over the last couple of days.

Apologies for the delay, but I think I'll write that into the contest 'rules' next time around in order to give myself a couple of days to get things edited without everyone screaming at me.

:D

Now, in order to view the contest entries you must go to the Rotten Harvest contest gallery where there are five sub galleries which have the appropriate contest entries. This time around, leaving comments is much easier as you can do so immediately as you are viewing each entry - no more e-mails, copy and pasting text - all right there in front of you.

Please, if you have the time or the inclination, leave a comment for the entries but be constructive with any critique. If you don't like something, let them know why, and how you think they can improve upon it, but do it in a polite and constructive way, not just shooting from the hip saying 'this sucks!'. At the same time, if you like something, feel free to let them know as well. I've found with the last couple of contests that entrants really enjoy the comments and thus I encourage it.

To encourage comments and critique on the entries, five random individuals will be chosen to receive a participation prize. In order to be eligible for this, you must leave a comment on ATLEAST HALF of the entries in the gallery. Contest entrants are eligible for this as well.

Comments left in the gallery will NOT be annonymous.

Now, for the actual VOTING, it will be done here in the forums under a thread for each category. I had planned a separate software for the voting but found it incompatible with what I was planning, thus we are resorting to the old fashioned POLL. Once again, this makes things easier on me for the simple fact I no longer have to count each vote and recount again as the polls will keep up with this automatically and when it is time to announce the contest, no dithering from me as I rush trying to figure everything out.

Voting in the polls will be anonymous, only the final statistics will be published at the end of the contest voting.

Polls will be open until FRIDAY, November the 11th. Winners will be announced the following day.

Feel free to discuss the entries, discuss your votes, whatever. For those of you that entered the contest, DO NOT comment on your own entries UNTIL the voting is over. This isn't a popularity contest so I do not want anyone drumming up votes for their own pieces. Now some painters are recognizable from the get go with their style, that's understandable and accepted, just the painters themselves, I wish to keep their thoughts to themselves on their OWN entries.

Enjoy, and thank you once again for everyone that has participated as well as the sponsors of this event!

[Frustrated Father]

NOT QUITE DEAD YET: Still stumbling around after all the major organ functions have shut down? Have a beef with the living? This category is for the Undead, or as they like to be called 'Living Impaired'.

Vote for your favorite!

http://www.wyrd-games.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=16&userid=

[Frustrated Father]

THE HARROWING HARVEST: A diorama with two or more miniatures locked in combat, or something as equally disturbing. Much like our last contests 'Deadly Duel'.

Vote for your favorite!

http://www.wyrd-games.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=19&userid=

[Frustrated Father]

THE TRICK OR THE TREAT: This is our catch-all category as there are some miniatures that are just right for the theme but just don't seem to fall into any other category. Zombie Hunters, pumpkin characters and I'm sure several miniatures I never would have even contemplated.

Vote for your favorite!

http://www.wyrd-games.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=18&userid=

[Frustrated Father]

THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: Creatures, critters, monsters and other things that have a tendency towards anti-social behavior and prowl the night looking for victims. Caution, here be Monsters!

Vote for your favorite!

http://www.wyrd-games.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=17&userid=

[Frustrated Father]

WITCHES AND WARLOCKS: Spellcasters of all sorts, from high fantasy, modern day dabbler to the far sci-fi future. If they carry a wand, cast a spell or even have a hint of mysticism to them, this is the category for them.

Vote for your favorite!

http://www.wyrd-games.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=15&userid=

[supervike]

I'm a bit confused on where to leave the comments for each entry.

Do I just leave it under the "Quick Reply" thingy? I left a couple, but then in a panic deleted them, thinking it wasn't the correct spot.

The comments are NOT anonymous? Is that correct?

EDIT...OH nevermind, I see now where you addressed that. I guess it pays to read!

[Frustrated Father]

BEST BASE OR DIORAMA: Basing a miniature has become just as important as painting a miniature these days. Like the Best of Show, this is a miniature that is complimented by its base and stands out amongst its peers. The top three that are voted for this category will be placed herin.

Vote for your favorite!

[Frustrated Father]

BEST OF SHOW: This is the miniature that steps heads above and has that extra spark that just catapults it above others. The top three that are voted for this category will be placed herein.

Vote for your favorite!

[Frustrated Father]

That's all good Jim, this is new for everyone so I expect some hiccups and some misunderstandings initially but things should smooth out from here on out. If anyone has ANY questions, feel free to ask. You have seven days for voting, so I'm sure I can answer any and all questions in that time.

Should there be any problems, mix ups, whatever, let me know. I'm human and I will make mistakes, just hopefully I've caught them all this time around. If not, let me know and I'll try and get them updated quick as possible.

In order to leave comments in the gallery just do 'quick reply' and write out whatever you want and hit enter. This will post your comment to the gallery for everyone to read. It will NOT be annonymous, mainly as I feel that everyone should own up to comments. Last time around, there were some rather spiteful comments from some individuals and I feel that if you want to be an ass, you can do it publically instead of me having to play the editor.

:D

[Jubilee]

Hm. Won't it be a little obvious if I or Supervike leave a comment on every miniature but one, respectively? ;)

/ali

[Drake Farstrider]

Well I won't be able to leave as many commnets thias time around, but I will leave as many as I can. :rockon:

[gi6ers]

Thanks for all of your efforts Nathan. Well done to everyone who has entered a mini, the standard is very high this time around!

[supervike]

Hm. Won't it be a little obvious if I or Supervike leave a comment on every miniature but one, respectively? ;)

/ali


I thought of that too. I went ahead and left a comment for my own mini, just in case...

[Frustrated Father]

Heh, I edited that to 'atleast half' before ya'll got ahold of it - I'm guess it must have been cached still when you two came back to make a reply.

Yes, that was pointed out to me, thus I changed it. d'oh!

:D

[Jubilee]

are we supposed to make nominations for best base & best of show in their respective threads? I assume we only get one nomination each?

And how can you expect us to vote for just one in the categories? sigh..

/ali

[Frustrated Father]

I would like to have had everything under 'one roof' so to speak when it comes to voting and commenting, but the software that I was looking into just didn't allow for it, looking at another one right now that I might actually hire a coder for PHP to whip up if these contests continue to be a popular venue. We'll see.

So yes, one vote (I was tempted to allow for multiples) and in their respective threads if you would. I don't mind people grandstanding about one miniature or another as long as its not the artist himself going 'vote this one, vote this one!'. Some artists are going to be recognized no matter what, but I would like to make this as fair as possible.

[cdukino]

Voted and commented like crazy. Still 2 more votes to do... but aren't decided on those yet.

[cdukino]

Heh, I edited that to 'atleast half' before ya'll got ahold of it - I'm guess it must have been cached still when you two came back to make a reply.

Yes, that was pointed out to me, thus I changed it. d'oh!

:D

Still people can comment on all but their own though. Ah well maybe it's not that important anyway. I for one wouldn't bother with trying to find out who's who's before voting. Work enough voting and commenting without having to find that out first. And it really shouldn't matter anyway

[Frustrated Father]

Well, that's true, but what it comes down to essentially is a bit of fun and enjoying the comments - if you want to hold off on commenting on a few extra until the last day of the contest, that is one way to do it. Or just commento on your own in a 'bland' fashion.

:D

Essentially though, by making the comments public right off the bat, it takes a LOT of work off me from having to moderate them one by one, or to assure everyone that yes indeed, your comments did go through, no, you aren't going to see it immediately, yes, I'm sure it is there ...

You get the idea. I started getting that with the entries for the gallery as well. I'm looking into seeing if I can have a 'thank you' page coded into the gallery in order to let people know that their pictures did make it.

[Sonny]

Finally getting to see all the entries, whohoo! :congrats:

70 entries straight, eh? Trying to figure out how to comment on them all without being superficial with the comments.. might have to break it up over a couple of days.
Well done to the people who already commented on everything :D You rule :peace:

I think I´ll just go start from one end of the gallery and work my way down the list.

[Sonny]

Thats quite a long list of entries you got there. Deciding on a favorite base could take some time.. oh well..

[Frustrated Father]

Got a whole week for it. :D

[Celtic Lilly]

What a great turnout Mr. Double F! I wasn't able to finish up myself due to real life intruding, but I am happy to see such a nice turnout!

Best of luck everyone! Off to vote.

[james9487]

Woohoo! Commented on all of 'em (I think), and voted but that wasn't too hard. I can't wait to see the final results.

[Frustrated Father]

Hey folks!

Dachande did a wonderful Necromancer that apparently didn't make it into the contest as there was either a tweak in the software or an error somewhere else. Anyhow, he didn't feel it was right to include it into the contest after I had already posted everything as he didn't want it to come off as being 'fishy', but I thought that he deserved to have the miniature seen, and commented upon.

Take a moment, view this lovely lady, and leave a comment if you would. Dachande's looking forward to the comments more than anything I believe.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-4/19912/necromancer1.jpg

[james9487]

That's a shame :( Sorry to hear that Dachande. You did a great job painting the skintones. I love the overall colors of this piece. The sword is probably my favorite part. It's got that cool, green tint to it, and let's not forget the freehand. I also like the dirty feel to it. I presume you did washes over it. The red has the old worn out look. Great job on this mini.

[Ritual]

This is a cool mini! It's a shame it wasn't finished in time, I'm sure it would have done well in the competition. I really like the skin and the way it harmonises with the red cape. I REALLY like what you've done with the sword. Filing off that sculpted pattern on the blade and do freehand was a good choice. I don't like embossed engravings on swords blades since it generally looks out of scale. The sickly green tone on the sword looks great. What doesn't work as well for me is the bat, in particular the front side of the bat. I don't know if the photo is messing things up, but there seems to be some detail that is not defined properly and it makes the bat look a bit diffuse. Also, on the back of the cape the shadows look a bit blotchy in places. They seem to be made with washes and if so, maybe you should use less paint each time and do more layers instead. That gives you more control over where the paint goes and how it's going to look.

Still, a great looking mini Dachande! :thumb:

EDIT: I didn't read Nathan's post properly... :imsorry: This mini apparently WAS finished in time.

[green stuff]

Overall, it's a great paint job and a shame it didn't make it on the deadline. To prove that in art matters opinions vary, I tend to like how the bat came out :P. I do think that some areas of the skin could use a bit more highlighting and the cape could use some washes/glazes to smoothen some of the blends.

[supervike]

In regards to the voting.

Don't get me wrong, I like the new voting system quite well, but I really liked the fact in the last contest (the Total Testosterone one) where you could vote for your TOP THREE in each category.

The reason I like it was because there were several times where two (or even 3) submissions were very close in my mind for top spot, but since I could only vote for one, the others seem to not get any sort of 'recognition'. I realized the new system has made it seem more cut and dry, but I'd like those painters to know which ones were close...

Me not smart when it comes to how this could be integrated into the new, less labor intensive, voting system. Regardless, still a great contest!!

[Frustrated Father]

It can be done, and I might integrate it on the next contest. In the mean time, if you like something, discuss it in the forums on those that have your attention but didn't get your vote should you wish.

[gi6ers]

The feedback is very good so far, I'm pleased that people are putting comments on where things could be improved - personally I find it very helpful.
When it's over I'll be asking individuals to expand on some of their comments and suggest what I could have done differently.

[artshiraz]

I concur with what has been said.
I admit I'm not to fond of her back. Somehow that big "dirty" spot doesn't do it for me.
The sword on the other hand... ahh the sword. What a magnificent piece. You did good. Sorry about that software glitch.

[artshiraz]

When it's over I'll be asking individuals to expand on some of their comments and suggest what I could have done differently.
I think that is one of the rather pleasant results from feedbacking (is there such a word?)

[ChickinChainmail]

?

[wiccanpony]

What a shame, she’s lovely....smooth sweet skin tones and the creature on her arm is nicely painted, I like the combination of green/ browns. The sword is outstanding also. The only thing I would comment on is the brown shadow area at her back, it looks rough compared to the rest of her skin.

[Wren]

I like the soft red of the robes, contrasts very nicely with her hair and skin. The sword is fantastic, very nice job. I like the imp from the back, but he seems a little less defined from the front. Great job overall, and I'm sorry to hear there was a SNAFU preventing it being in the contest.

[Frustrated Father]

Hey folks,

Contest packages have NOT gone out yet. I've been waiting for a couple of support packages to trundle in here but it looks like it might be a lost cause. Going to start getting packages together this weekend (its a Holiday this Thursday and I've got family in from Wednesday - Saturday) and they will be going out, along with a crap load of orders for the Wyrd Miniatures, early next week.

If you haven't gotten me your address, please do.

[Duende]

*in Homer Simpson voice*
...mmmmmm.....packages..........

:vb_tongue

Don't rush on our account FF. Nobody should really complain about the free stuff they're getting.

To those who would complain:
It's FREE dammit! quit your whining! :reddy:

[Tagron]

lol its ok FF, if you cant get em out till new years, thats fine by me. There is NO rush.:thumb:

[Frustrated Father]

Packages will start going out on Monday/Tuesday of next week. Using this weekend to get everything together and off they go.

[supervike]

Please hurry, I am in serious danger of having ALL my miniatures painted....


(well, not really):tomato:

[vincegamer]

antici.....pation

[Frustrated Father]

Bah - who hasn't gotten their packages yet? I realize with the holidays packages can be slow getting somewhere, but these went out before the rush so they should be there by now.

[wiccanpony]

Nothing yet for me Nathan.....give it time, I know first hand how slow the mail is this time of year...dad put in 20 years with the Post Office. I have ordered several minis from diffrent companys the first of the month and they aren't here yet either. I'm sure things will show up in a couple of more weeks. :)

[Frustrated Father]

Grrrr.

Let me know folks if you haven't gotten your package by the new year. If not, I've got a ton of stuff here to send out anyhow and will do so.

(grumble) I hate the post office some days.

[Anarch]

Hey folks!

Dachande did a wonderful Necromancer that apparently didn't make it into the contest as there was either a tweak in the software or an error somewhere else. Anyhow, he didn't feel it was right to include it into the contest after I had already posted everything as he didn't want it to come off as being 'fishy', but I thought that he deserved to have the miniature seen, and commented upon.

Take a moment, view this lovely lady, and leave a comment if you would. Dachande's looking forward to the comments more than anything I believe.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-4/19912/necromancer1.jpg
I have been lurking in the background for quite a while but have decided that I just had to comment on this figure and ask a question.

This is such a nice figure (scult and painting) who is the manufacturer and official name? I asked around and someone thought it was a Reaper miniature but I couldnt find it on their site.

Nice painting, especially the skin tones... I would love to see more of your work.

[Frustrated Father]

Welcome to the Wyrd Anarch.

Yup, that's a Reaper miniature, and she's supposed to be a Necromancer if I remember correctly. I did a quickie look and couldn't find her though, but I'm sure someone on here can point her out quickly enough. Dachande did do an excellent job on her I agree.

[Duende]

Here she is!

Female Necromancer (http://reapermini.com/gallery/2900s/2986_G)

Reaper Dark Heaven #2986

:)

[Celtic Lilly]

Leave it to a woman to find it quickly. Goddess we should rule the world. Oh wait, we do.

:D

Nice paint job if I do say so.

[Duende]

Goddess we should rule the world. Oh wait, we do.


Shhhhhhh...! Let the men believe they actually have some control.
:flute:

[EricJ]

I believe women are in charge

I believe I have some control

I believe these two statements are paradoxical

I don't know what to believe

[Frustrated Father]

I believe Women have the right to free speech.

I believe Women have the right to vote.

I believe Women have the right to keep my kitchen clean and to wear something skimpy.

(ducking running .....)


-

Sorry, I just had a serious 'flash back' when I saw this. When a buddy of mine were Seniors in High School we were in our Leadership class and we were talking about Women's Rights and had to come up with a list of them, etc. Jason and I laughed our asses off the night before as we came up with all sorts of 'rights' and when we were asked to present it the next day it was .... well lets say the teacher was sitting in a corner bitting his knuckle trying not to laugh, the girls were yelling at us, the guys were hooting and slapping their desks and we spent a goodly amount of time in 'sensitivity sessions' for that.

Would have done it all over again ....

:peace:

[Duende]

You'll like this then, just a little something I found online:


MEN'S RULES

Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not quests to see if we can find the perfect present yet again!

Sometimes we are not thinking about you. Live with it.

Sunday = sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

Don't cut your hair. Ever. Long hair is always more attractive than short hair. One of the big reasons guys fear getting married is that married women always cut their hair, and by then you're stuck with her.

Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

Crying is blackmail.

Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

We don't remember dates. Mark birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar. Remind us frequently beforehand.

Most guys own three pairs of shoes - tops. What makes you think we'd be any good at choosing which pair, out of thirty, would look good with your dress?

Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

A headache that last for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

Check your oil! Please.

Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.

If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. We refuse to answer.

If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

Christopher Columbus did not need directions, and neither do we.

The relationship is never going to be like it was the first two months we were going out. Get over it. And quit whining to your girlfriends.

ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.

If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.

Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.

You have enough clothes.

You have too many shoes.

It is neither in your best interest or ours to take the quiz together. No, it doesn't matter which quiz.

BEER is as exciting for us as handbags are for you.

Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight, but did you know we really don't mind that, it's like camping.

I am in shape. ROUND is a shape



Hope you guys like it. Don't expect these rules to work for you though!

:vb_tongue

[Frustrated Father]

Heh - I have to agree with some of those, really I do. That's funny!

[EricJ]

We are not mind readers and we never will be. Our lack of mind-reading ability is not proof of how little we care about you.



how true is this

[LeadAsbestos]

I don't really ever think about sports or monster trucks, but other than those ickle details, that is right on the money!