On the subject of taking part in a challenge, please dont assume before you know the facts.

To be honest the kudos does not mean much, its nice, but not essential. For me its just finding time. For instance the last major challeneg i took part in was a few months ago when i took up The brysters Hans Holbein idea. That took many many hours..In between work and family took control.... so luckily i'm out of work at the moment and will be able to have a go at this one.haha

My mind is currently stuffed with images trying to decide which one best depicts the scene, or will be original.

I think something we should all remember about Bryce though, is that it is part of a wider stable, and it has the import options either via its own interface, or via Daz Studio. So by using them you are still making a Bryce image - I think the contention is more on the modelling aspect. And because of this softwares limitations, some become fearful of tackling a project.

And to be honest Bryce, as a modeller, still has a ways to go, but look at what you can achieve! i have seen amazing modelling with terrains and booleans, with a limited palette it really gets the mind thinking around corners.

I to was unsure in the early days, but it was really only the practice via these challenges, and the positive support of this forumn that gave me the incentive and skills to become the better Brycer i am today.

So i would say, ...try... if your only reason for entering is to be a winner then that is small thinking.
In all my years on this forumn i have only won the challenge Once. Am i bitter, you bet i .....haha no i still have a busy gallery, gets lots of positive love and feedback. have a modest marketplace income. And all started from picking up a Cover disc with Bryce V4 on it and having a go.

Experience is no substitute for blind faith.

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