The Theme: Duel

For this theme, you'll be painting two models on a diorama base. The goal is to create a small scene showcasing a duel between two epic characters, viciously fighting one another for victory!

Enrty Requirements

Assemble, and then paint your heart out!

There's no requirement to purchase brand new models - grab something from your backlog, or pickup a new release - the choice is yours.

Your entry must include two miniatures for this event. You cannot include additional miniatures - this is a one versus one battle to the death!
Your piece must be based on a diorama base no larger than 10cm wide and 10cm long (including any surrounding supports ie. timber framing). It can be of any shape or size within these maximum dimensions. You cannot have any overhanging elements that go beyond these measurement limits, however you can have elements overhanging your base as long as they do not exceed the 10cm by 10cm limit. There are no height restrictions to this piece.
You must not 3D print any part or whole of either miniature. You may kitbash the minis. You may use putty or green stuff to help join kitbashed parts but you may not use it to sculpt any details on the miniature.
You may use any material including sculpting and 3D printed parts for any part of the basing.
If you choose, you may base your miniatures either directly to the diorama without a base or provide a cut out for the gaming base to sit in. Any bases should be flush with the diorama.
Both miniatures should be in a dynamic pose directly opposing each other. Consider your favorite conflicts, duels, or scenes in other media to draw inspiration from.
You will need to also provide a name for your entry along with the piece. This is the only descriptive text you will have the opportunity to provide, so make sure your entry tells it's own story!
If you're unsure if your chosen model fits the criteria above, we strongly encourage you to reach out on Facebook or Discord for clarification!

Entry

To enter into this competition, you must purchase a ticket and fill out the entry form below.

Ticket

If you're under 18, use the code PP318 at checkout for 50% off your ticket price!

Purple Palette IV - Duel

$ 20.00 AUD

Entry Form

Complete your entry by filling out this entry form. Once you've done so, post a picture of your unpainted or primed model to the #Purple-Palette channel in Discord.

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Submission

Your entry can be submitted to Guf Werribee before 11:00 AM on Saturday the 7th of December, at which point the judges will begin their deliberations! If you'd like to organise early drop-off, get in touch on the Mini-Myths Discord and we'll make it happen!

On the day Activities

Armies on Parade 2024

We've rolled up this fourth edition of Purple Palette with Armies on Parade 2024 - so you'll be able to join in the fun!

While we haven't officially announced our activities for AOP this year, you can be sure we'll have hobby tables available and our in-store painting category. Plenty to do while you wait for the judges to deliberate!

Judging Criteria

Criteria

We've heard your feedback for more transparent and clear judging criteria, so this time we've chosen to give you the exact criteria that is provided to the judges on the day.

Execution: How has the contestant shown their intention for the piece? How do all the elements work together? What is the overall result?
Technique: How well has the contestant used and implements fundamental techniques (blending, shading, highlighting, etc.)? How well are the techniques used to achieve the final result?
Character: How well does the character of the piece show through? Does it have a wow factor? Does it show an identity to what it is meant to be? Are the two miniatures representing their own character?
Theme Representation: How well is the theme represented? Is it integrated in a way that reflects positively to the piece? Does it hold your focus? Do the two miniatures feel like they are in conflict? Can you see the story being told in this scene?
Personal Style: How well does the contestant's individual painting style show through? Is it a personal combination of other known styles? Does it feel identifiable or unique?
Personal Style: How has the contestant used basing materials and techniques to build the scene? Do they provide a fun and engaging scene? Does it enhance or detract from the miniatures in the piece? Does it make the world feel lived in for the characters?

The judges will give you a score for each of these categories. Each category is worth 10 points, giving you a total possible points tally of 60.

Feedback

All entrants will be provided with their overall criteria scores in the week following the event. All contestants will also have the chance to reach out to the event organizers to receive any feedback the judges have left for them.

Advice

Decide on a setting for your piece. The “feel” of the model is just as important as the technical approach.
Tell a story. While the judges will critique your technical abilities, the use of any painting technique is not considered poor. Remember it is not how you paint it, just the end result that the judges will see.
Make sure your piece can “speak for itself”. You will not have the opportunity to communicate details to the judges. Ensure that everything you want to share is framed well. Pay attention to natural focal points like the face, chest and any weapons/tools.
Sculpted details are not the be all and end all. While some manufacturers ensure that there is very highly detailed information sculpted to their models, this is not the cause for many prize-winning pieces. Your ability to tell a story through your piece and the way you approach it is much more important.
Does size matter? Obviously, painting a larger sculpt allows for much more detail to be explored. Even so, please do not feel that this is always the case. Painting technique and creativity are key! A 25mm piece can show even more than a 65mm piece in the right hands.
Show your passion. We recommend that you pick a piece you are very passionate about. This helps to keep focus when you eventually reach that “I hate this” stage. Try a character you have always wanted for your army? Or even your favourite character from a movie or book.
Share your work with friends. It is always helpful during the process to share your work in progress for feedback. Having another set of eyes to look over your piece can be helpful when you are unsure of where to take it next.
Remember to have fun! This is ultimately a chance to share your skills and style for a hobby we all love. Remember to enjoy the process with your friends and to have fun.

Prizes

We've adjusted prizes to allow for rewarding more players, across broader criteria! Instead of a top 5, we'll be using the following prize structure:

Top Score: The highest overall average judge score on the day. Each criteria will be averaged to the judge and then that score will be averaged over all judges. In the unlikely event of draw, the judges will decide a winner amongst themselves.
Most Improved - The judges will unanimously pick an entry that was entered by someone who has previously competed in Purple Palette who has improved the most between entries.
Community Vote - On the day, anyone who is at Guf Werribee will be able to look over the entries and pick their three favorite entries. The most popular entry will win
Best Character - The one the judges found had the most impact in the overall execution (aka “wow-factor/x-factor”).
Best Newcomer - Highest score for a first time entrant. Only applicable to someone who has never entered a Purple Palette event before.
Best Under 18’s - If we have any underaged entries we will present an award to the highest score for an Under 18’s category.

* Any single player can only win one of the above prizes. In the scenario in which you might win two prizes, the judges will pick a runner up who will be awarded that prize. Players who are eligible for multiple prizes will be given the prize with the most value.