Guildenstern Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Those are categories, we need a theme or the turnout will be unmanageable.Why would it be unmanageable? It gives even distribution for Reaper and non Reaper models. Its meant to oush more for Reaper. Chances are if you don't have a Reaper model that's not 54mm but smaller, you'll probably have plenty that are over that. I easily have at least ten that aren't Reaper that fit over 54mm, busts included. Then with squad or diorama, that gives plenty and unlimited ideas/numbers across the board. All I'm saying is those categories are fine, but it needs a theme. Theme will help limit and control it. I tend to like themes more because then it narrows the categories for me and I can take it and run with it. Without a theme I may dither for like... ever. Lol. But just my two cents! Limiting entries is good too. Not because there may be a mass of people entering, but because then us slower painters aren't throwing away our brushes when the really fast painters announce they've already accomplished six etc entries and are working on their next! :p ok maybe not really but it helps imo to have a smaller goal, I always get more done personally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slendertroll Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I think this year's turnout, with no theme, was of a pretty reasonable size. I see no reason why we should seek to limit the overall number of entries, which a theme would certainly do. I really don't understand the connection between theme and manufacturer, either. Surely any theme would be likely to eliminate equal numbers of Reaper and non-Reaper models? As for limiting entries per person, that's reasonable, I suppose, but doesn't really seem necessary. This year, we had one person enter 6 minis overall (2 Reaper and 4 from other manufacturers) and a scattering of 4-entry participants (all of whom had at most 1 non-Reaper entry). The majority of entries, however, came from painters with just one entry, plus a handful with two or three entries. So it really doesn't seem like an issue. I suppose we could restrict it to a total of three entries, or maybe 2 entries per category, but such a restriction would have made minimal difference in this year's competition and so I see no reason to implement it for next year's either. (A total-entries cap of 3 would have reduced the total number of entries by 7, out of 53 total entries, and a cap of 2 entries per category would have affected just one person, who would have had to enter 2 minis fewer.) If this becomes a serious issue in the future, it would be a reasonable restriction to implement, but it doesn't seem to be necessary now. In addition, remember that a painter can only win once in each category, so a dozen entries is no more advantageous than a single spectacular entry. Overall, I think this year's contest template worked very well, and I agree there is basically no reason to change it. I think the three single-figure categories (Reaper 40-99mm, Reaper 100mm+, and Non-Reaper 40mm+) worked very well as they currently stand and can be used as-is in this year's contest. I'm amenable to expanding the diorama category to include squads and dioramas without large figures. If this were to happen, squad entries would have to be clearly identifiable as part of the same group, rather than an eclectic collection of minis that happen to be labeled as an adventuring party. I think this would balance the need for complex basing and stories in dioramas with the need to paint a number of different minis in the same style. (If you like the eclectic-style party, put them in a diorama!) We can also stipulate that the party be at least 50% Reaper minis to qualify for this category, in order to maintain Reaper prize support. So tl;dr: I vote the categories this year be Reaper 40-99mm, Reaper 100mm+, Reaper Diorama/Squad (no size restriction), and Non-Reaper 40mm+, with no theme, and no restrictions on entries. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_the_2nd Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If squads and such were included in the diorama category, would it be reasonable to have them have to have a display base/movement tray? I know someone posted some pictures for a squad competition at some convention the other year that required these and they looked awesome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathory Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (IMO) you would want to encourage as many participants as possible and entries. Especially of Reaper minis. That give people more Reaper goodness to look at and then buy. I mean this is Reaper's forum and we do want people to buy stuff... :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redambrosia Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Well, if folks really want a theme, how about a list of optional themes? Sort of an extra challenge level. (Oh, you beat the game on hard? Well now beat it on NIGHTMARE MODE!!! mwuhahahaha!!!) There could be the limited palette theme, the reapercon theme (horror for this year), the somethingsomethingsomething theme... and stuff... >.> Edited January 15, 2016 by redambrosia 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bathory Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 You should call the diorama contest #squadgoals ... you know appeal to the kids. Thats what they talk about now... right? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrine Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I vote for Slendertroll's categories! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I'm still down for chickens. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 *** Waits patiently until everyone is done fighting and tumbling over rules, will enter the contest after all other contestants have knocked each other out**** 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (holds cage full of angry chickens until Xherman enters the ring) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarthex Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (holds cage full of angry chickens until Xherman enters the ring) Attaches metal spurs to robinh's chickens. 8\ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub3r_n3rd Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (holds cage full of angry chickens until Xherman enters the ring) Attaches metal spurs to robinh's chickens. 8\ *modifies chickens adding lasers to the tops of their heads* 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 *** Innocently reads : 1000 ways to cook chicken*** 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinh Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 *** Innocently reads : 1000 ways to cook A DEAD chicken*** FTFY The only problem is someone has to take out the spurred and armoured, laser wielding angry chickens first.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 A stupid question maybe, but regarding last years contest. How will winners be announced? Will that be a new thread? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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