Hey all!
Here is the full roster of participants along with their associated Minions and scheduled posting day.
Also, I will be emailing out a briefing package shortly BUT in addition TamsinP, one of our veteran participants, will be posting a detailed How-To to the blog. With these invaluable tools you should be well set-up to show us your breathtaking works of heartbreaking genius over the next three months.
Its going to be awesome!
Curt
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Hi All!
For this years theme we'll be following Dante's journeys through The Abyss and Paradise.
Our resident mapmaker Sidney Roundwood is currently lost charting what's ahead for us (I heard him murmur that he was waylaid somewhere between Lust and Gluttony, but I may be wrong in that). In the meantime, below you will find a full listing of the themes for all of the locations. Here are a few rules to guide your planning:
- The path through both Heaven and Hell is linear (as listed below) BUT similar to Dante who had guides to aid his travels, we have our own local experts.
- In the Abyss there is 'Sarah the Succubus' who will allow you to move from theme to theme for the cost of a female figure OR one depicting a devil or demon.
- In Paradise you can be aided by 'Sarah the Seraphim' who can take you to the location of your choice for the cost of a female figure OR one depicting an angel.
- Theme submissions are awarded a 20 point bonus per theme. So a 28mm figures associated with a theme would be scored at 25 points total.
Everyone starts at the First Circle in the Abyss ('Limbo'). The only way to get to Paradise is to traverse five (5) of the infernal locations first. Once in Paradise you will not be able to return to the Abyss.
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The Abyss
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| Map of The Abyss kindly provided by Sander. |
First Circle: Limbo
This is where previous projects have stalled. Submit something that has been partially worked on from before. Yes, this can include terrain. :)
Second Circle: Lust
Of course this could be something titillating but it could also be the miniature that you've always wanted for your collection but have denied yourself. One of the few times where I condone NSFW content. Young visitors may wish to avert their eyes.
Third Circle: Gluttony
Would you like your meal supersized? Show us a figure who has overindulged at the table. A little too much Holiday feasting perhaps?
Fourth Circle: Greed
As the depraved Emcee in the musical 'Cabaret' sang, 'Money makes the world go around...' Submit something illustrating an unbridled lust for filthy lucre.
Fifth Circle: Wrath
Paint us something that illustrates unchecked fury. Could be something shouty with a bad temper.
Sixth Circle: Heresy
Something that breaks with the accepted code. Shatters valued conventions.
Seventh Circle: Violence
Hmm, as many of us are wargamers I don't think I need to elaborate on this one too much.
Eighth Circle: Fraud
Somebody or something who claims to be something they are not.
Ninth Circle: Treachery
The back stabber, the turncoat, the faithless friend.
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Paradise
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| Map of Paradise kindly provided by Sander. |
First Sphere: The Inconstant
No Ray, not the Incontinent... :) Instead, think of something which may try its best but often falls a bit short.
Second Sphere: The Ambitious
A figure that is as keen as mustard, an overachiever (yes, so annoying, I know).
Third Sphere: The Lovers
This could be platonic love, romantic love, but not love based on lust - that's for the 'other place'.
Fourth Sphere: The Wise
Something contemplative and sage. Essentially no figure having any kind of resemblance to me. :)
Fifth Sphere: The Warriors of Faith
Religious lunatics anyone? Perhaps those from a local militia? The options are depressingly rich and diverse.
Sixth Sphere: The Just Rulers
This one could be tough. An unfortunately small field to choose from, but hey, thankfully we have fictional characters we can fall back on. :)
Seventh Sphere: The Contemplatives
The reasonable thinking person. Yes, arguably another rare beast, but I'm sure we can all rise to the occasion and find something.
Eighth Sphere: The Fixed Stars of Faith, Hope and Love
Submit a figure depicting any of these laudable themes.
Ninth Sphere: The Angels
This one could be interpreted quite broadly. From the fierce warriors of some deity to a simple beatific child, the options are plentiful.
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There you have it! I know for certain I've missed important details so please feel free to query in the comments section below.
I'll see you all in Hell!
Curt
It's back! The most infamous side duel, the Skull Tally. Veteran host Skully McSkullface will also guide us through the history of Dante's skull.
The winner will be the Challenger who has painted the most skullz. These can be any skullz in any scale- Prussians, Brunswickers, Nazis, undead, pirate flags, base decoration, or maybe something from 40K.
The winner gets to keep the skull of last year's champion!
Hall of Skully Fame:
Sadly, for the first time Skully McSkullface is placing a preliminary exemption: if you paint the 'combat gauges' from the latest Kill Team, the skullz will not count.
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| It's too much, man. |
The good news is that if you paint any terrain, the skullz will count!
To enter, tag your post with 'Skull Duel' and state in the post both how many skullz you have painted, and what your running total is. Feel free to enter the duel at any time in the Challenge.
There will be regular skullicious updates throughout the gruelling months ahead, including a spotlight on skulltastic miniatures that have caught the unblinking eye of Skully McSkullface. Will your miniature feature as the prestigious Skull of the Week?
HI folks, PeterD here in my new role as Duels Wallah for AHPC XV. Every year we see a number of side duels running as part of the Challenge. Against my better judgement I've agreed to oversee this year's side duels.
So here's an overview of how it works. You can challenge an individual entrant for a one on one duel. Slap him or her across the face, tell them they're ugly and their mother dresses them funny or tell them what you REALLY think about them. Or you can take on all comers in a Wrestlemania style free-for-all.
In either case this is typically done view the comment section on this post and/or by emailing me.
Prior to start date of the challenge I will need the following for each and every duel
Hi All!
Below is the participant roster and corresponding Daily Minion assignments for Challenge XV. Sticking to form, I try to assign people to Minions who are roughly in the same geographical location (though there were a few exceptions that had to be made to align workload and schedules).
Please keep in mind your submission day as it will establish your 'Challenge schedule' over the three months of the Challenge. I strongly suggest getting your entries in the day before your publication day as it allows your hard-working Minion the appropriate time to write comments, score and post your heartbreaking works of hobby genius.
In the coming days the Minions will be reaching out to go over details/structure of your submission days and to work out any kinks along the way.
Next up we'll have Peter illuminating us on the age-old tradition of Duels and Side Challenges.
- Curt
