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Originally Posted by Coolhand

No known genres: As well as overall looks, originality and innovation are key to winning the contest as previously mentioned. We realise that sometimes something may resemble something else purely becuase they fulfill similar roles. BUT, if we recognise something as being exactly copied from Startrek or Starwars, Blade Runner, Mad Max or whatever, your submission will be rejected, of course that won't happen because -

You will post a WIP in the Challenge forum, you must show progress on your model before you submit your final entry, this, among other things, will allow us to make sure everyone is within the rules.

I assume it is but just to make sure is it okay to take inspiration from something in a novel (theres no pictures or much of an explination to speak of)?