rpchallege 2020 RPChallenge Information/Questions!

[NomadZeke]

 

  

Please use the full SKU and name of Reaper minis in the titles of your Show Off threads, per forum guidelines. You can find this information on the blister card or in the online store. I also like to give credit to the sculptor in a tag, so people can find their favorites.

 

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Posting Non-Reaper Figures

When you post in Show off, please use the topic title line for the name of your creation, and use the tags for the manufacturer. That way, you're descriptive and search-friendly at the same time while giving credit where it's due. Use Tags liberally, for manufacturer, name, part number, modifications done, etc. These help our members find your model!

 

Posting Reaper Figures

When you post in Show off, please use the topic title line for the part number AND name of your creation, and use the tags for the other descriptions. That way, you're descriptive and search-friendly at the same time while giving credit where it's due. Use Tags liberally, for description, modifications done, etc. These help our members find your model!

We have a high volume of posts generated from this challenge, which is great! But it's also creating a lot of work for the mods. Ladystorm has already urged folks to comply with these guidelines.

 

As an works well, this challengehas been moved to be a bi-monthly challenge again. The longer time frame theoretically will give less stress to painting, and allow more complex jobs, and more sinister challenges.

 

FAQ

Reaper only? - No.

If going on vacation, can I paint a mini(s) ahead to cover that time frame? - Yes.

Are speed paints acceptable - Yes.

Can it be a mini started previously? - Yes.

Based or unbased? - Yes.

Do minis for exchanges count? - Yes.

 

NEW RULE - Size Equivilancy

(This list is subject to change as bones 3 releases)

Medium and smaller = 1 ea

Simple Terrain (plain floors, walls) = 1ea

Complex Terrain (http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/Terrain/latest/03518 or such) = 2 ea

Large (Giants and the like) = 2 ea

Huge (Most dragons, Demon Minotaur Lord, etc) = 3 ea

Bigger (Kally, Khanjirra, etc) = half of quota rounded up

Colossal ("Tianot,") = quota

 

Due to the variable nature of a CAV I compare them against a generic 28mm figure and the Avatar large figure. I take height and bulk into considering if it is worth 1 or 2 figures.

If it's not in this list, it counts as 1. (not yet updated for the CAV II/III figures)
 

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Thunderbird

Emperor

Ronin

Simba

Tiamat

Katana

Tyrant

Starhawk

Regent

Cataphract

Silverback

Kraken

 

 

If you have a question on the size, please post it here, and I'll address them individually.

 

Much like last year, the idea is to help those of us that normally paint VERY little or not as much as one would like, to start painting more.

 

You challenge begins...now!

 

And Our Mantra:

 

 

4 for the exchanges, something new to try

12 for the monsters, who in the dungeons moan

7 for the competition, to please the judges eye

19 for the table top, which will set the tone

9 for the players, doomed to see their characters die

One for the master painter on his ergonomic throne

In the well lit studio where no shadows lie

one tag to hue them all, one tag to bind them

one tag to bring them all and in the forum find them.

In the well lit studio where no shadows lie

 

 

Participants:

If your name is missing, or you believe your count is incorrect, please PM me. Please note: to make counts easier, post in the bi-monthly thread and include the tag RPChallenge

 

 

 Pending

 

 

The objective:

To paint 52+ minis throughout the course of the year via bi-monthly quota

(each bi-monthly thread will have the quota listed as well as the master list)

I request that when tagging your posts, please use "RPChallenge" to help with locating minis from this - I am making a more concentrated effort in 'bookkeeping' this year. If someone would be willing to assist in such, it would be much appreciated.

 

What qualifies:

Darn near anything!

Reaper/non-reaper!

Any material!

Shelf of shame minis from ages long forgotten!

Exchange minis!

Speed paints!

Armies! (Though I'd encourage perhaps something outside the army as well)

Any Size!

Based/unbased!

Etc! (I think that covers everything)

 

Year long challenge
Pick a miniature of size large or greater to complete in the Jan-Feb Block. In Nov-December, purchase (if needed) that same mini and repaint in the same scheme to see direct side-by-side improvement or changes in your methods

 

Jan/Feb: 8: https://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/topic/89751-janfeb-rpchallenge/
March/April: 9:
May/June: 8

July/August: 9:
Sept/Oct: 9:

Nov/Dec: 9:

 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2020 by NomadZeke

[WhiteWulfe]

Whoooooooooooohooooooooooh it lives again! 

[Jasper_the_2nd]

Excellent!

 

[Dilvish the Deliverer]

Lets see if I can actually keep up with this this year.

[Kangaroorex]

No guarantees but I can try this year.  I'll do my best!  

 

Starting with 2 dragons this year...  both Elmore both metal.  I am destined to have sore wrists...

[Pineapple]

I fell off the wagon somewhere around October last year.  Hopefully I can get a strong start this year.  Thanks @NomadZeke!

[OneBoot]

I shall endeavor to participate in this challenge this year! For reals!

 

I've already begun by clearing out my painting room/desk so I can actually get started.

 

Huzzah!

--OneBoot :D

[NebulousMissy]

I'm in. I even have some new minis primed. 

 

And since I'm not planning on moving this year I see no reason why I should be so disrupted like last year 

[Pineapple]

Posted here for accountability, I am giving myself an extra challenge this year. I have a lot of giants to paint, so I am challenging myself to paint one giant per RP challenge cycle. Feel free to join me!

[EvilCleric]

_{I would like to participate in this. I need to paint more.}

[Citrine]

I am in for the basic paint lots of minis challenge, like usual I am going to skip most if not all of the bonus challenges. 

Edited January 17, 2020 by Citrine
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[NomadZeke]

Alright, so...Obviously I missed the march/april thread. Got a little distracted by some real life stuff on the tail end of Feb, which happens. AND then After the last D&D session week 1 of march my motivation for pretty much everything got shot outta the sky. Sorry for gettin' so off the tracks again...the brain goblins are in full force and making any/everything minis related pretty tough lately. I'll try to get us back on track with may/June the next couple days here.

[JGroeling]

Is it too late to join in on this? Planning to finish up some projects that have been collecting dust this year and think this would be fun to join in on if I still can. 

[Pineapple]

2 hours ago, JGroeling said:

Is it too late to join in on this? Planning to finish up some projects that have been collecting dust this year and think this would be fun to join in on if I still can. 

It's a very free-form thing, join any time. Looks like Zeke hasn't had time to update for May/June which is totally understandable. I'll post a challenge tonight.