Recruiting Concept

[sparhawk]

Can one of our concept artists do a nice drawing in our Darkmod style for recruiting new poeple? I was thinking about that painting of the US Army with that guy pointing the finger at you and saying "Uncle Same wants you!" only changed to opur darkmod style. I think we can really use some additional texture artists to help with the workload, and such a picture might raise more attention than just a simple posting on a board.

 

Of course the text should then be "The Dark Mod wants you!"

[pakmannen]

Haha, that's a great idea!

Is it legal to use Uncle Sam? He isn't like copyrighted no?

[sparhawk]

We wouldn't use Uncle Sam only something that resembles it a bit. Even so this is a common term, I don't think it can be copyrighted.

[Springheel]

I agree we should have some kind of catchy post, but I think showcasing in-game stuff would be better at attracting texture artists than showing concept art.

I was talking to NH about this a week ago and he was already planning for this, so check with him about what ideas he may already have.

[sparhawk]

That image I had in mind was not to shwcase our stuff, it was to catch attention. We can still showcase but IMO such an image is much more direct.

[Springheel]

If the goal is to attract texture artists, it is better to show them actual in-game stuff, IMO. Showing concept art is good for attracting general attention, but not so much for specific jobs.

[sparhawk]

That image would be NO concept art because it is just an advertising. It's just a way to attract some attention.

[New Horizon]

Why not use a Builder, instead of Uncle Sam? In the uncle sam style of course. He could have his hammer slung over his shoulder and point accusingly at the heathens who have yet to apply for duty with the Builders children.

 

Brother Erlik Wants YOU!!

To Join the Dark Mod Team!!

[sparhawk]

Yes! That was exactly what I had in mind.

[New Horizon]

:lol: Just an example for our concept artists.....hold your breath folks....prepare yourselves for the WORST photoshop EVER!!!

[sparhawk]

Yeah! That's perfect!

[New Horizon]

Perhaps we could get oDDity to pose the hammer Model for us in a few uncle sam poses and use that? Then get Springheel to photoshop it up for us?

[Springheel]

It's hilarious and all, but again this seems like a general recruitment tactic. I have to be honest...if I saw another mod post something like this I would think either:

 

a ) they were desperate for new members or,

 

b ) they have a warped sense of humour

 

Now, as far as I know, A isn't true. B is true, but do we need to advertise it?

 

I think a more tasteful post, saying something like, "We have a great, professional team and have accomplished a lot already. Here are some examples of the type of quality work we are producing, but we could use the services of a talented texture artist to speed up the process," would be better.

 

Anyway, that's my last word on it...it's your department, NH.

[sparhawk]

The point is that it is a fun way to attract attention, and I guess the potential recruitees will take it as such. Somehow I doubt that anybody will not consider us just because of that.

[New Horizon]

Yes, we can definately include that as I think we need to establish that we're not desperate. However, I think something with a little punch like this never hurts. We can mix a little "fun" and "professional" at the same time. I'll speak with oDDity and see if he has time to do a quick pose or two for us.