Hi all, I am posting this here because it has to do with our newest model that will be for sale - The Second Haunted House, it will be released sometime tomorrow. I have a few things to fix on it so it is just perfect for you all, you should see it....oh you can't....ha ha....tomorrow for sure. Anyway, we said we would hold one more contest where you could get your chance to win this new model so here it is.... If you guess the actualy time it took to create this Second Haunted House model object file (not the textures or anything else) just the time it took to get the raw model completely done you will win this model. Please post here in this thread any guesses. You get 3 chances each to guess. We want the hours, minutes and seconds. The first one that answers correctly wins. We will annouce the winner as soon as there is one. If we don't have an exact winner by 16:00 CST (Renderosity time tomorrow), we will choose the person closest to the answer as the winner. Please if any of you are confused with anything regarding this contest ask now. Okay, good luck and let the guessing begin...... Sharen

I'll give this a go....5hrs - 13min - 25secs. The Bryster

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8hrs, 15 min, 45 sec 16hrs, 30 min, 22 sec 3 hrs, 15 min, 20 sec

I'll answer your question if you can answer mine. I just made an absolutely AMAZING model, but I can't show it to you. I can't even give you details on how big it is, what I used to make it, or how many poly's it has. I want YOU to guess exactly how much time, to the SECOND, it took me to make it. Remember, I'm not even going to throw you a bone. No hints, no nothing. For all you know it could have taken me hours, or just 3 seconds by importing it via kazaa... but I can't tell you. Really! But I want you to guess how long it took to make it!!! You realize how ridiculous this is? Sell the damned model and go on with your life. Don't take this personally or whatever, I just don't consider this a contest. I just feel that my intelligence was horribly offended. Mihnea

lol draculaz, it's a pot luck contest. It's just for fun and folks here do it all the time. I find it highly amusing you would let that "horribly offend" your "intelligence." Go on with your life, don't take this personally or whatever. Cheers for the new item Sharen and Mike :) I guess your cad magic weaved it in 1 hour 13 minutes. ;)

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Mihnea, have a look at www.sams3d.com, look how the models of houses they create generally looks. And then just do a guess. This is a play, not something serious, so take it as a play:-)

6hours, 6minutes, 6 seconds......just cause 666 seemed like a good number for a haunted house:)

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The house was shown on another thread. Scroll down, and you'll see it. It's wonderful. And I agree with the rest, lighten up. SAMS3D is one of the most generous members of this community. No need to take this contest that seriously.

Blind Guessing, I hope luck is a lady. 36hours, 10minutes, 22seconds 15hours, 55minutes, 55 seconds 6hours, 6minutes, 6seconds (its haunted by the devil)

Ok....my first guess is tons of hours....several minutes....and a few seconds second guess--30 hrs. 40 mins and 27 seconds and my third is more of a question than a guess.....did you really set the egg timer on this one?? lol looking forward to seeing the finished model, Teri R

3 hours 30m

24 hours even. 23 hours and 23 minutes, no seconds. 37 hours and 23 mintues, no seconds. I'm assuming it's from the time of your original post. Sigh... I love contests, just not seconds.

I'll take a guess even though I have no clue. 24 hours, 12 minutes and 17 sec 21 hours, 13 minutes and 23 sec 30 hours, 15 minutes and 0 secs

Actually you can figure this out....from the very first post regarding this specific house...and when I posted the preview. Mihnea, I am sorry you feel this is ridiculous, and I never ment to offend your intelligence, AprilYSH is correct in saying this is really just pot luck and a game to play for Friday. I guess I could have worded this differently so not to have taken your time and again I am sorry, I didn't think that this was going to cause a problem with anyone. Sharen You all need a hint....start again....it did go over at least 24 hours.

You can delete your original guess and try again. Sharen

28 hours, 30 min, 12 seconds 37 hours, 54 minutes, 7 seconds 31 hours, 47 minutes, 46 seconds :-)

LOL...Teri Mike has a clock that automatically sets itself as soon as we start a new model on AutoCAD. That is how we know, that is why we don't want you to include any time for anything but the actual raw model. Sharen

25 hours, 15 min, 10 sec 26 hours, 45 min, 5 sec 28 hours, 25 min, 30 sec

26h 12m 42s 11h 32m 16s 2h 15m 27s Yeah i know im right!!!!

Okay appartently I have started a small problem....so let me clear this up now, first I am sorry if I mislead anyone, second please remember this is just for fun, but you will win if you guess correctly, third this is all I can show you....but most have seen this....forth should I start over and restate what this post it..... not a contest, just for fun, took more than 24 hours...but someone will win. Sharen

24 hours 1 minute and 1 second 48 hrs 7 minutes 35 seconds

one more hint....I was able to get in touch with Mike...the approximate dimensions - full scale....75'x 50'....and here is a wireframe pic Sharen

mmmmmm its hard.... lets say 52 hours 37 min. and 5 secs.... ahahahah if i modeled that image itll take me a month!

No intelligence to offend, so here goes.... 29 hrs 31 min 17 sec 30 hrs 31 min 17 sec 31 hrs 31 min 17 sec Thank you for the opportunity, very nice prize.

29 hrs 12 mins 30 secs 33 hrs 07 mins 50 secs 42 hrs 38 mins 10 secs

32 hours, 18 minutes, 26 seconds 34 hours, 22 minutes, 31 seconds 36 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds I love that model!

30 hours, 30 minutes, 30 seconds 48 hours, 48 minutes, 48 seconds

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We always create models in full scale mode, so this really doesn't mean much to us, but some did ask so hopefully it has helped you out. Sharen

Hmm... that definately looks like a very complex model. 64 hrs 03 minutes 20 seconds 54 hrs 03 minutes 10 seconds 34 hrs 13 minutes 45 seconds

I think that you have made a mistake in your post. Most of the time it is amusing to see you rant and rave. But I truely feel that you harsh critisism is totally uncalled for and you owe Sharon an apology here. You are still young but I think that its time you adopt some social skills and ediquette. There are times where your harshness is appropriate but then there are times like this when you are dealing with a kind hearted, generous (extremely generous) person when you should ask for clarification in a polite way. Of course if you cannot make a genuine apology then don't bother. If you see nothing wrong in what you have said so be it. Sincerely, Angela

79 hours, 6 minutes, 57 seconds 57 hours, 46 minutes, 18 seconds 35 hours, 8 minutes, 30 seconds These guesses are symbolic to me.. first is my mom's age, number of children, and my age... second is my age, birth year and day of month.. third is my daughters age, month of birth, and day of birth. Figured I might as well guess using something, since I have no idea whatsoever on how long it would take.

Very Very nice! 28 Hours, 24 minutes, 12 sec 32 hours, 13 min, 44 sec 35 hours, 11 minutes, 21 sec

Awesome awesome house, I couldn't pass up the chance....hmmm 72 hrs 38 minutes and 17 seconds 120 hrs 15 minutes and 19 seconds 300 hrs 5 minutes and 37 seconds

Hey, Lunasea's guess wasn't up while I was composing my guess. Can I have another? Oh, we all get three more guesses... huff.. huff..huff... Got to keep up with the thrrreadd..... 96hours 57min 21seconds 121hours 13min 55seconds 135hours 2min 17seconds By the way, I'm born Ignorant so I'm not offended in any way;)

53 hours 45 minutes 18 seconds? Ummm 14 hours 23 minutes 49 seconds? Ahhh 35 hours 19 minutes 12 seconds? Well, however long, it's GREAT!!!

The house looks Marvelous, Sharen. (: I won't guess, I don't have a clue, but I know if you have it ready before the weekend is over........I will most certainly be one of your customers. (: Genny

32 hrs 17 mins 34 secs 34 hrs 32 mins 12 secs 43 hrs 15 mins 7 secs Very nice looking model.

12 hrs, 49 min, 2 sec. 19 hrs, 32 min, 54 sec. 7 hrs, 18 min, 11 sec. :)

Cool model, I want it :-) hrs:min:sec.... 39:17:42 42:12:33 49:21:27

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248. hours 100 hours 25 hours

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35 hours 23 minutes 16 seconds 41 hours 16 minutes 9 seconds 39 hours 38 minutes 2 seconds beautiful model, by the way. : ) Rob

Yay, thanks for the restart. :) 26 hours 45 min 13 secs 45 hours 32min 45 secs 96 hrs 45 min 12 secs

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10 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds 18 hours 9 minutes 23 seconds 20 hours 20 minutes 20 seconds excellent model

36 hours 45 minutes 10 seconds 56 hours 15 minutes 45 seconds 80 hours 54 minutes 59 seconds. =o)

Great model ! I will say : 13h 30 min 22h 15 min 33h 10 min ;=) Yves

I figure you guys are experts at this so...... 23hrs 9mins 47secs. 28hrs 14mins 13secs. 31hrs 22mins 57secs. The Bryster

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144 hrs?!?!? 44 hrs? 45 hrs?.. :-))

wowza ..... ok my three are..... 6 hrs 27 hrs and 16 mins 11 hrs n 31 mins ^*^ peace

38 hrs 10 mins 5 sec 28 hrs 11 mins 6 sec 42 hrs 12 mins 7 sec And BTW draculaz first you need to have some Intellect be fore it can be insulted. What you got going for you is immaturity big time and a need to learn manners.

27 hours,17 minutes, 59 s 17 hours, 7 minutes, 9 sec 7 hours, 9 minutes, 17 sec :-) Great job!!! Lev

78 hours, 14 minutes, 16 seconds 83 hours, 27 minutes, 13 seconds 102 hours, 37 minutes, 18 seconds

OK, I'm game :) As far as I can tell it took Mike less than 4 days from start to finish (he's supposed to have started on July 7 and you posted the first preview on July 11 :). Not knowing the time zone you are on, nor the amount of time you need for sleep, I'd guess that it took from 50h to 70h. Keeping in mind that it is a haunted house, 66h 6m feels appropriate :) Jon PS Awesome Work - Kudos to both of you :)

26:34:46 74:36:29 24:00:00

Lovely model! my random guess 36:36:36

Just WOW ! 71:34:56 42:25:47 19:23:09 I'm really curious !

80 hrs 60 hrs 40 hrs looks great

"Reinstall Windows" is NOT a troubleshooting step.

85 hrs 35 min 54 sec 56 hrs 47 min 36 sec 43 hrs 46 min 46 sec Excellent Model I waaaaaaant it !

24hrs; 36min;18sec 29hrs;45min;43sec 61hrs;52min;29sec This is a great model and I know absolutely nothing about modelling. These numbers just typed themselves ;} Thanks so much, Sharen and Mike for your generosity!

32:14:50 54:33:30 66:22:45 Great Model!

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100:05:37 98:32:15 99:45:12 Those are my random guesses >^_^

138 hours and 15 minutes 40 hours and 15 minutes 44 hours and 15 minutes and a fantastic model you made!

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28:12:02 31:10:02 19:05:02

54:49:01 54:29:49 45:29:49

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46 h 33 min 35 h 16 min 37 h 22 min And Drac, you`re becoming a bore.

336 hours or two weeks.

Wanted to clear the air...Drac an I are okay, we did a little IM and all is well. He was just unaware of what was going on, just a little misunderstanding. :-)....Sharen

43:23:12 56:34:23 25:00:00 Great Model!!!

I'll have to employ a scientific process for these guesses. Let's see: 2 weeks to make, sleeping 8 hours a day, watching sports average of 10 hours per week, 42 meals (20 minutes each), and some quality time with Sharen (1 hour per day), that leaves about 175 hours...but some of that time is texturing, so I'll whittle it down to: (1) 155 hours Last picture I saw of Sharen, she looked to be about 31. Since 3 is my lucky number, I'm going to round this guess to: (2) 33 hours Finally, Sharen posted this message on 8/8...so, I'll guess (as my third guess): (3) 88 hours THERE! Pure science!

These are great guess's everyone....:-)

62:41:35 55:55:55 72:21:19

Here's my guesses: 56 hours, 23 min, 18 seconds 62 hours, 5 min, 3 seconds 68 hours, 44 minutes, 16 seconds And if I don't win, I know where I (and my credit card) will end up tomorrow... :-) Wow, this house looks GREAT!!!!

83 hours, 33 minutes 27 seconds 112 hours, 58 minutes, 56 seconds 215 hours, 30 minutes, 30 seconds (yclept ynsaen, on friends' PC)

yea if I don't win mine will be there tomorrow too lol

Sandy
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37:48:32 46:32:11 25:15:45 and if I get this right, I'm buying a lottery ticket tomorrow

54:35:26 71:28:46 51:23:33 Wonderful wodel :)

25:12:00 33:03:33 43:01:59 Fantastic House BTW!!

18:37:45 24:20:58 10:10:11 Drac, I think you've got to watch your choise of words. Your message just sounded a little to agressive.

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24:37:16

36:47:42

43:18:28

This is a fantastic model!

67:45:32 99:05:45 138:36:23 Nice model !!!

85 hours, 5 minutes and 5 seconds 170 hours, 30 minutes and 1 second 224 hours, 15 minutes and 45 seconds. My three guesses :) I'm gonna buy it even if I don't win it :)

1. 91:03:14 2) 60:06:27 3) 88:01:05 The house looks totally amazing Sharen and Mike!

52:02:07 94:24:02 25:27:29

i like ghosthouses! ;) And this is a fantastic one! Excellent work on it!! 60:24:22 30:13:05 150:55:44 Good luck everyone!!

Someone here is very very close....this will end at 7:00am CST Renderostiy time tomorrow morning....so keep going... Sharen:-)

85 hours 59 minutes 80 hours 59 minutes 75 hours 59 minutes

37 hours, 46 minutes and 23 seconds 43 hours, 24 minutes and 12 seconds 54 hours, 18 minutes and 7 seconds I have absolutely no idea how long it can take to create models such as this, all the little details in it, anyway, it's fantastic!

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OK here goes........... 81:24:05 90:38:40 125:16:04 If someone gets it exactly right does that mean they're psychic? or, just damned lucky....................8) Catlin

222 hrs 2 min 22 seconds 83 hours 12 min 12 sec 108 hours 57 min 5 seconds hey sharen are you being clever and the time is written somewhere in the image????? roch222

my guesses are: 26:18:03 34:36:28 41:22:16

I'm in- 221hrs 24mins 30secs 268hrs 45mins 10secs 75hrs 5mins 6secs Great model!

Ok, my first time in one of these contests :) Since I have absolutely no modelling abilities this might not sound feasible :) 38hrs 6mins or 83hrs 6mins

hmmm.... 42 hrs 12 min 50 sec or 56 hrs 10 min 13 sec or 60 hrs 8 min 45 sec

my guesses 47h36m25s 26h41m36s 120h22m56s

123 hrs 59 min 83 hrs 59 min 20 sec 76 hrs 24 min 10 sec :)

...... Kendra

Great house you made here :) Well i'll just give it a shot :) maybe if i'm lucky i win a contest instead of making them lol Wonderfull work! 116h 37min and 26seconds Anyway i wish you great succes with it. Sprinter

This is absolutely great! Here's my guesses :) 47h 17m 07s 51h 34m 17s 68h 51m 8s and thanx again for another wonderful model...

38.46.12 64.34.24 89.45.18 And it does look sweet! Carolly

120:46:33 90:30:00 80:54:00 Carolly is right! Sweet!!!!! SAMs rocks! Goodluck all!

48 hrs 15min & 10 secs? 72hrs 30 mins 22secs? 24hrs 3omins & 30secs? Do I win? lol

Okay, we have a winner.....it is Parkie with 47 hours, 36 minutes and 25 seconds, you are the closest....the actual was 47 hours, 35 minutes and 15 seconds....great guess, so you will get our Haunted House for free. And it is now ready for release....here are a few screen shots I did today, but it can be changed with the materials....we have 2 different exteriors, wood or brick....you get them both. Fully textured inside and fully poseable.....Congrats again to Parkie. Thanks for playing. Sharen :-)

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You can take all the walls off, roof etc to place your characters and props...poseable doors and window doors....very gooly wallpaper of goblins, ruby red carpet, stained glass depending on how you set the transparency...also next week we will add the transparency maps for the broken glass, didn't have time to finish it yet. Sharen

congrats Parkie you lucky thing you now I am going to have to buy it lol

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Congratulations Parkie!

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I didn't have a Ghost of Chance! But when is Open House? I want a chance to buy!!!!

Congratulations Parkie. I'm happy YOU are the winner:-). I thought it was a long work to do this house, but was much under the real time. Congrats to Sharen and Mike. Finally it doesn't wonder me at all it took so much time. Your work is always GREAT:-) Guitta

Congrats Parkie...:)!!!

Thats a stunning looking house! Will be buying that asap :) Fantastic Parkie! You will have to do us all a render :)

Cool Parkie, Isnt it a great House!!!! congrats roch222

Congrats Parky, now we want to see a render.....

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Thanks Sharen and Mike, It is an awesome house. I am amazed to be so close with the time. This is going to fun to play with. A render will be coming soon. Cheers have fun Neil

Well I have been really enjoying looking around the new haunted house. Here is a render I am working on. This is really a great model Have fun Neil

Lovely, spooky, house Neil. Congrats on winning the house but tell me, are you a psychic or just lucky? 8) Catlin

Love the lights from behind....remember we will add texture maps to this house and post them on the products page for easy download, these will come next week, this week we are adding some lights that have been created by soth and labeled texture templates for download. Sharen

Thanks Catlin and no I am not psychic nor am I luckly.... well except for this competition. I am usually most unlucky. So much so that I only buy new things as they have a warrenty. :) Hi Sharen, Thanks , I like the lights at the back but I am not sure on the rest. I will look forward to the extra bits. Now I am trying to sort out the house's owners. :) Have fun Neil

Thats a Fantastic Render Neil! Great lighting and atmoshpere! Did the haunted house proud :)

Thank you SothArtist, I am pleased you like it. I do like this type of atmosphere. In case you were wondering it was created in Vue d'Esprit. Cheers Neil