Spore creators, time to get creative again for another shot at possibly creating an NPC for DarkSpore!  Read up on the details for Spore’s Laser Tank Template Challenge over at the Sporums or read below:

Fixed Morphology Challenge

In this fixed morphology challenge it’s up to you to modify our template creature to fit the bio provided below. Entries will be judged on creativity, simplicity, adherence to creature bio, and how well they animate. Show us what this creature should look like in the Laser Tank Template Challenge!

Using the template above, submit a creation that shows us how you think the Darkspore Laser Tank NPC should look. Decorate and paint the creature, but don’t alter the base template in any way. Entries will be judged on how cool they look. The second template can be used for non C&C players.

Bio:Possessing brains and nervous systems cloned from the planet’s strongest warriors, laser tanks were once beings who fought the Darkspore. Formidable foes, laser tanks are highly resistant to energy attacks, and can slice up to three enemies simultaneously with sustained energy beams at nearby foes. They create “laser walls” to cage in their foes at penalty of dismemberment or death.

Color/Vibe references:

What will the challenge winner(s) get?
Maxis will hand pick the winner in this challenge. The winner(s) will be featured on Spore.com and may be included as NPC designs in Darkspore!

Challenge Rules:
• To submit an entry, tag it with: mclasertankchallenge
• You can submit as many entries as you’d like
• All submissions must be in by 11:00am PDT December 8, 2010
• Optional: Post screenshots or YouTube movies of your creation on the forum

Winning Criteria
• No parent author in the lineage other than yourself or MaxisCactus
• No offensive/copyright protected references in entry
• No links/references to other sites in submission tags/name/description
• No cheats allowed
• No using the invisible limbs bug
• Asymmetry is allowed, but entries should be in a default idle stance.