Mi-24P Hind
Livery Competition
Design your own custom livery for the DCS: Mi-24P Hind and if your entry stands out, it could be officially added to DCS! All liveries must be based on a paint scheme prior to 2018. Good luck!
Prizes:
- 1st Place: $100 DCS ED Miles + 1 Free Eagle Dynamics Module + Livery added to the module.
- 2nd Place: $50 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.
- 3rd Place: $25 DCS ED Miles + Livery added to the module.
How to Participate:
1. Create Your Livery:
- Design a unique and exciting livery for the DCS: Mi-24P Hind using the official template provided.
2. Submit Your Entry:
- Entries should be submitted as a ZIP file containing your livery textures and a readme.txt file with your callsign, DCS username, and email address.
- Submit your livery via the competition submission page by simply replying to the thread. You can use an external link if the ZIP file size is too large.
3. Submission Format:
- Format: .PSD files only.
Include a minimum of three screenshots: front, side, and top views of your livery on the DCS: Mi-24P Hind.
- Maximum of three liveries per participant.
4. Voting and Judging:
- Entries will be judged on creativity, quality, and in-sim applicability.
- Finalists will be showcased on our forums for community viewing.
- Special attention to Soviet - Afghan era liveries will be made.
Rules and Guidelines:
• Original Work:
- The submitted liveries must be your original creation. Plagiarised designs will be disqualified.
• No Political Themes:
- To ensure that our competition remains a positive and inclusive event, liveries must not include any political symbols, flags, emblems, or themes. This includes national flags, political parties, slogans, or any imagery that may be interpreted as divisive or controversial. All entries must be based on a paint scheme prior to 2018.
• Cultural Respect:
- Avoid using offensive, inappropriate, or culturally insensitive imagery. We want this competition to celebrate creativity and the global DCS community in a positive and respectful manner.
• In-sim Usability:
- Liveries should be practical and functional for in-sim use. Entries should complement the realistic nature of DCS and liveries that are too outlandish or impractical may not be considered.
• Submission Deadline:
- All entries must be submitted by the 29th of November 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.
• Legal Notice:
- By submitting your livery, you grant Eagle Dynamics the right to use, modify, and feature your design in DCS, promotional materials, and official media channels.
• Announcement of Winners:
- The winners will be contacted and announced in the newsletter so stay tuned! We’re excited to see how you envision the Mi-24P Hind’s look on the battlefield! Good luck, and may the most creative and detailed design win!
For any questions or clarifications, please visit our forums or contact us.
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