I really think the next challenge is going to go back to a normal challenge. The special stuff we've done these last 2 challenges just don't seem to be working out.

I think a big part of it is just SM caters specifically to newbies. That's not a bad thing, persay, but it would seem that those that are interested in more advanced challenge topics are few and far between in comparison.

I don't mean that to be derogatory to the community, or anything, but I'd have to say, realisticly, we aren't to a level (community-wise) like cgtalk or something is, who can guarentee at least 10-20 finishing every challenge.

The next challenge will most likely be something far more vague... Lord of the Rings... build a character, vehicle, and/or environment and just have at it. Not necessarily, but something similar. With a 2 month limit, if the simple challenges are successful, we can try to increase the complexity bit by bit until we're at a level everyone is happy with.