===== From shevlin@uic.edu: This is a very busy scene where nothing really draws the eye to a focus, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for a pitched battle like this. This particular battle seems more like a free-for-all melee, though, since all of the participants are armored so similarly. To that end, it doesn't make much sense why they're fighting since it looks like they all came from the same place. Some of the metallic textures (mostly on the weapons) also look slightly like plastic. Also, is it realistic to have every single person in combat swinging their weapon in the air at the same time? Technically, this is a very intricate scene that shows off your talent modelling people, but artistically, it could use a little more depth. ===== From helene.dumur@free.fr: Nice light, and a good sensation of movement. ===== From douge@nls.net: One of the better entries this round. The skin texture doesn't seem to go along with the rest of the scene... an image map might have helped there. Same for the hair... maybe one of the hair plug-ins for max would help that. Still, nice work. ===== From marlo.steed@uleth.ca: This is a wonderful image. Full of action and the lighting of the scene works well. The one thing that bothered me was the inconsistency between the detailed textures on the armour and the legs of the warriors. They needed more definition for muscles and dirt and grime to reflect the realities of battle. ===== From jminner@sc.rr.com: Very nice texturing. ===== From rgow@lanset.com: I like the viking take on the topic. Sky and lighting are very good. Atmosphere seems too clean though, I would expect to see some smoke and dust in a battle like that. ===== From simplepsy@aol.com: Excellent image. There is some amazing modeling in this image. The only thing letting this down is the materials on the skin and hair. Looks a little plasticy. Comming from a max user I feel this could have easily been avoided ===== From the_dark_allies@hotmail.com: Very good work. Another top runner for this round. ===== From file: Notable for modelling, lighting ===== From file: I like the armors and human models. Too dark. The background is too empty. Notable for textures, modelling ===== From file: great job ! I like the sky very much... Notable for textures, lighting, composition