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Title: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 20, 2019, 08:50:28 AM
Build Something Competition 2020, a.k.a. 'The Potato Cup'. *)


The theme for the BSC2020 is:

Wreck and Ruin


GENERAL RULES

A child board has been set up in the Workbench section and all build threads must be started in this. A dedicated Gallery has been set up just for hosting contest images so please post your photos here:

Gallery for BS2020 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;cat=101)

You can then add them to your build thread - any questions regarding this just let me know.

The official start date is 01:00 GMT Saturday 4th January 2020 and all applicants must notify their intent to take part on the registration thread by Saturday January 25th, 2020. They will then be listed in the registration post. The list of entrants will be in alphabetical order (no favoritism). Please let me know if your username is wrong.

YOU CAN START YOUR BUILD THREAD IN THIS SUB-FORUM DIRECTLY.

Please name your thread according to this pattern:

BSC2020 <member name> <build title>  - for example, 'BSC2020 Hammers French Cat House', where Hammers would be the user's forum name and 'French Cat House' would be the object being built.

If you change your mind, if Real Life intrudes or if you realise after some contemplation the theme is not to your taste - just let me know and I shall remove your name.

One entry per member (no joint contributions).

Finished entries must be submitted no later than midnight Sun 9th March 2020 and the voting will start shortly after. That should allow for plenty of time to build something.

The build threads of the entrants should include as many progress shots as possible, including sketches, sources of inspiration etc. NO PHOTOS OF THE FINISHED ENTRY SHOULD BE POSTED ON THE THREAD - painting in progress is not allowed, only primed entries are permissible on the build threads - if you are unsure then please ask. I would however turn a blind eye to small details which have to be finished before assembly (for example a pilot and controls in an enclosed cockpit).

Final entries must consist of either one photo OR a photo-montage of the finished piece. No photo manipulation will be allowed apart from cropping, white balance and contrast within reason. Again, if you are unsure then please ask. You may include one separate figure in the final entry photo to indicate the relative size of the entry.

Photo size should be 1000x1000 pixels and sent as a jpeg to 'bsc2020@tsome.com'

Depending on the number of entries, voting will take place in one or more group, and then, again depending of the number of entries, the top one or two entries of each group will advance to a final vote.


A NOTE ON BIAS AND CONDUCT

I (Hammers) will, most likely be entering a build myself. I've done so in the past and I can pretty much prove the rules were not bent in my favour. I did not win, see, except once, and therefore it  doesn't count! . :D

While everyone is allowed, as per usual, to comment in progress threads, please keep things encouraging and constructive.

Although winners will be voted by the members collective of the LAF, if there is any sense of foul play the judges’ decision is final, although we would hope that it won't be necessary given the friendly nature of the LAF.

THEME RULES

The entry must include something that ties in with the theme of 'Wreck and Ruin'.

The theme should be interpreted as including all sorts of objects fallen into severe disrepair, be it crashed vehicles, blitzed buildings, ancient ruins and ships thrown onto reefs.

Ruined things often poses more challenges to the modeller than its well maintained counterpart and in this competition we want to see out participants excel in this. You may enhance your (de-)constructions with little embellishments like nesting animals, skeletons or firemen, if you like.

Although we have in the past seen some quite remarkable entries you should not think of this as a diorama contest! The entries should be practical gaming board props or gaming pieces. So rid yourselves of thoughts of fancy walnut veneer bases or artful backdrops.

Remember that the competition is run within the confines of the Workbench board: you have to build something. What singles out the Build Something Contest is that it is about construction of something new. The vast majority of the piece should be scratch built, and only 0-25% can be commercially bought items or figures. The rest must be handmade. If you have any questions either ask them here, to the above buildsomething email or via pm, but please label your email/ pm Build Something 2020.

The entries should be based for placement on a game board. You may enter up to three individual bases. There is no limit to base size, nor the shape of the base, but remember that the larger the build, the more difficult it will be to detect details in the posted picture.

There is no minimum or maximum limit of figures in the entry as long as they are an integral part of it. The traditional single, individually based miniature for size indication will be allowed.

Any period or setting is allowed as long as it fits with the theme including sci-fi, historical, pulp, fantasy etc.

Just like last year, any amount of 3D printing is allowed but we ask you to be especially diligent in including images from design steps (3D design files) and of part printouts in the your progress thread.

Conversion of commercially-bought items is allowed also e.g. as long as it is a major 'refactoring'. Another example could be a plastic aeroplane kit: adding a couple of extra parts to the kit would not be sufficient to qualify, but having some of the parts from a sprue on an entirely new build would be fine. Again, if in doubt, please ask.

It's not possible to cover all the eventualities, so please use your common sense and play fair. :D

Good luck, and happy building to all - and don't forget to REGISTER YOUR INTENT and START A THREAD.

Post any rules queries and comments as replies.

*) The name 'The Potato Cup' comes from an early run of the competition where a number of items where offered to the winner, among them a raw unpeeled potato. The winner picked the potato. Well, we thought it was funny at the time...

Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on December 20, 2019, 09:42:34 AM
I’m in :)  And thank you Hammers for the hard work setting it up.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: von Lucky on December 20, 2019, 10:06:12 AM
I'm in.

I also googled "French Cat House" (It's a little hot here, I read it as "French Cat... house") as I had no idea what a "French Cat" was... there's actually some cute cat beds, etc in that search lol.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: McMordain on December 20, 2019, 03:44:54 PM
Well 'Wreck and Ruin' works well with either Necromunda or Age of Sigmar, so I'm in  :)
Now I just have to come up with something, that I can actually finish in time   lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Skrapwelder on December 20, 2019, 10:40:39 PM
Count me in.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Eric the Shed on December 21, 2019, 05:29:52 AM
count me in
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on December 21, 2019, 07:21:23 AM
Sounds big! Sign me up.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 21, 2019, 07:42:25 AM
Yeah, why not. I could do with a little something extra for this years Salute board  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on December 21, 2019, 08:29:54 AM
I’m in - could do with some terrain for my Game of Thrones project

 :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: gamer Mac on December 21, 2019, 09:36:53 AM
yes I should be up for this
I have a little unexpected time on my hands :'(
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on December 21, 2019, 03:52:24 PM
Wreck and Ruin?  When I am about to embark on building more terrain for a post-apocalyptic Pulp Alley Vice Alley campaign?  PERFECT!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: TaltosVT on December 22, 2019, 01:02:38 AM
I'm in.  I have an idea that'll work with my current AWI projects.  I just need to decide how to add the ruined aspect to it.

-Elroy
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Shahbahraz on December 22, 2019, 11:09:31 AM
I suspect I will have a go at this. Now I just need to decide which theatre of operations it should fit into. Mediterranean? Northern Europe? The Far East?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Supercollider on December 23, 2019, 03:46:43 AM
Will most likely get on board with this - need to concentrate on one idea!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: tomrommel1 on December 23, 2019, 06:44:00 AM
I am in!!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: clanmac on December 23, 2019, 11:02:18 PM
It's about time I joined this madness so I'm in.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Brandlin on December 26, 2019, 01:03:06 PM
Rules question :

I want to make an entry that is a wrecked version of a model that I previously made. That initial model was a scratchbuilt and then resin cast item in multiple parts. 95% of the model was scratchbuilt with a small number of commercial parts used with agreement.

Can I resin cast another copy of the item from my original molds for the basis of the competition entry, with extensive further scratch building? Will this count as starting before the deadline because the molds and original model are a few years old?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Wirelizard on December 26, 2019, 06:25:04 PM
Right, I'm in. I've been wanting to do some ruined abbey bits for my English countryside scenery and that fits nicely into the theme.

Can't promise anything earthshattering or novel but it should at least look nice!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 26, 2019, 06:34:50 PM
Rules question :

I want to make an entry that is a wrecked version of a model that I previously made. That initial model was a scratchbuilt and then resin cast item in multiple parts. 95% of the model was scratchbuilt with a small number of commercial parts used with agreement.

Can I resin cast another copy of the item from my original molds for the basis of the competition entry, with extensive further scratch building? Will this count as starting before the deadline because the molds and original model are a few years old?

Let me consider this for a bit and get back to you.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Donkeymilkman on December 26, 2019, 09:14:06 PM
Sure I'm in, I've always wanted to do one of these since I saw last year's amazing builds! Do tell me if I've done something wrong as it's my first go.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Burnin Coal on December 27, 2019, 10:53:10 AM
Been thinking on this for a few days...and yes...my ongoing Mortal Gods and Clash Of Spears projects are going to need some scenery...been ages since I built anything from the ground up as it were...so I’m in....just need to decide what with now lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 27, 2019, 03:12:38 PM
Rules question :

I want to make an entry that is a wrecked version of a model that I previously made. That initial model was a scratchbuilt and then resin cast item in multiple parts. 95% of the model was scratchbuilt with a small number of commercial parts used with agreement.

Can I resin cast another copy of the item from my original molds for the basis of the competition entry, with extensive further scratch building? Will this count as starting before the deadline because the molds and original model are a few years old?

I have given this a bit of a ponder, in fact more than necessary as the answer is quite obvious: a basic concept of the competition is that all participants should scratch build something, from scratch, being allowed to start at the same time and be able to finish the work at the same time. So I rule No to your suggested approach.

I hope you can come up with another project.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Brandlin on December 28, 2019, 10:11:20 AM
I have given this a bit of a ponder, in fact more than necessary as the answer is quite obvious: a basic concept of the competition is that all participants should scratch build something, from scratch, being allowed to start at the same time and be able to finish the work at the same time. So I rule No to your suggested approach.

I hope you can come up with another project.

Hmm OK.

Not sure that I see the logic in the argument there.

You are saying that I can't copy and modify parts that I have made previously, but I can use parts from models that others have made previously and I have bought?

It strikes me that working from something I have created is a lot more challenging than buying a model and using parts of that in the competition.

Ok, that's the ruling. I'll see if there's another project that inspires me. If not, then I guess I'm out.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 28, 2019, 12:46:10 PM
Yes that is the ruling. It has never been an issue so far. You should, in fact, you should *all* be aware that since we have progress threads during the competition prep time, the creative effort that goes into the project will have an impact on how people vote.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Brandlin on December 28, 2019, 02:01:14 PM
Yes that is the ruling. It has never been an issue so far. You should, in fact, you should *all* be aware that since we have progress threads during the competition prep time, the creative effort that goes into the project will have an impact on how people vote.

More creativity gets better votes - I entirely understand that - it makes sense, and would certainly affect my voting. I'm all for it.

By your own rules...
The vast majority of the piece should be scratch built, and only 0-25% can be commercially bought items or figures.
and
Conversion of commercially-bought items is allowed also e.g. as long as it is a major 'refactoring'.

You are ruling that using casts of ANY parts that have previously been created is illegal.
Using up to 25% commercially bought parts is OK. 

That defeats your own intent that you want to see more creativity not less.

As an example. Your ruling means that I can buy a GW 40k Rhino kit as a basis of a model and significantly butcher it and modify it to create a wrecked version. But I cannot take a model tank that I have previously scratch built, take the time effort and skill necessary to take a cast from it, butcher and modify that until only 25% remains and use that as my entry.

I am very surprised that your ruling is not a moderate "as long as it's less than 25%", or "as long as the cast parts have significant and major remodelling." or some such, rather than just a blanket "No" without discussion.

Anyway - your competition, your rules.


Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 28, 2019, 09:10:43 PM
Well, I could have been moderate and you could have asked me to consider the 25% rule.

I will let you base your contribition on a cast, if it can be considered no more than a quarter of the total build.

Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on December 29, 2019, 07:41:41 PM
25 have put their names down,hopefully at least half will make it through,could be a big year for the BSC :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Vanvlak on December 29, 2019, 08:50:07 PM
I think I forgot to stake a claim: back after a railway hiatus and in too.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: FinnN on December 29, 2019, 09:40:57 PM
As I'm in desperate need of more terrain I think I feel obliged to sign up!

I think I'm going to attempt something frozen...
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on December 29, 2019, 09:58:08 PM
Excellent chaps,the more the merrier   :D
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 29, 2019, 10:21:12 PM
Excellent chaps,the more the merrier   :D

Indeed. Very encouraging.

With this much competition I will have to reconsider my entry.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on December 29, 2019, 10:24:35 PM
Unless you're too busy,it would be a shame for you to duck out.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on December 29, 2019, 10:29:11 PM
Unless you're too busy,it would be a shame for you to duck out.

This.

Would be great to see what you come up with Hammers  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Unless you're too busy,it would be a shame for you to duck out.

That's not what I meant. :) I mean a burnt out truck doesn't seem all that competitive an entry with these many talented builders.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: McMordain on December 30, 2019, 11:04:12 AM
That's not what I meant. :) I mean a burnt out truck doesn't seem all that competitive an entry with these many talented builders.

Well I was thinking about some simple ruined buildings to go with my BSC2018 entry :-I
I guess that won't cut it either  lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Pijlie on December 30, 2019, 01:09:32 PM
There must be some wreck that I need. I'm in!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Dr. Zombie on December 30, 2019, 04:30:02 PM
I’m in as well. Not sure if I have to post it here to make it official.

I am building something for Necromunda. And have a quick question. I have loads of the old plastic bulkheads. Am I allowed to use them in my build? I’ll try and keep them below the 25% limit but it is difficult to judge where that limit goes. But I really want to include them for that Necromunda aesthetic.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2019, 05:42:21 PM
Up to 25%, no prob. Glad you are joining us!

The official enrollment is by starting a build thread as described in the rules.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Dr. Zombie on December 30, 2019, 06:52:48 PM
Great I have one of those. I just wanted to make sure.

I assume repurposed styrofoam packaging, squirt guns, dead hoovers and printers does not go into the prefabricated category.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 30, 2019, 08:20:46 PM
Great I have one of those. I just wanted to make sure.

I assume repurposed styrofoam packaging, squirt guns, dead hoovers and printers does not go into the prefabricated category.

Whatever rubbish you find in the bin, yes, as long as each part used does not constitute more than a quarter of the total build. I really cannot be more precise. If you are unsure, message me the details and concerns.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Brandlin on December 30, 2019, 08:22:44 PM
Well, I could have been moderate and you could have asked me to consider the 25% rule.

I will let you base your contribition on a cast, if it can be considered no more than a quarter of the total build.



Great. Thank you for reconsidering. I hope what I build is worth it.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: McMordain on December 30, 2019, 11:07:11 PM
I have a question as well. The rules say: " You may enter up to three individual bases"
If I do more than one base, all of them have to contain some wreck or ruin, or it is enough if one has it, and the other two is only thematically tied to it. Eg.: I put a crash-landed spaceship into a pool of acidic goo, and make two other pools of the same goo is ok, or I should distribute the wreckage among the three bases (or just stick to one base)?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on December 31, 2019, 01:11:40 PM
That’s alright as long as it is clear that there is some sort of themed center piece among the three
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on December 31, 2019, 05:54:31 PM
I think I'll join this as long as I can come up with an idea that's interesting enough to pursue.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: McMordain on January 01, 2020, 05:28:14 PM
That’s alright as long as it is clear that there is some sort of themed center piece among the three

Thanks, that's great.
I cant wait to get started, especially after I finally decided what to build  lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 01, 2020, 09:49:50 PM
Just to be clear: you can start your builds whenever. You do not need to wait till Jan 25th.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on January 01, 2020, 10:31:22 PM
Just to be clear: you can start your builds whenever. You do not need to wait till Jan 25th.
Sat. the 4th is the date we can start posting pics isn't it,or have I got that wrong?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: 6milPhil on January 04, 2020, 02:00:46 PM
Count me in...  :D
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on January 04, 2020, 02:10:12 PM
Count me in...  :D

Excellent...what scale will it be in....?

 ;)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: 6milPhil on January 04, 2020, 04:43:13 PM
Five and three quarter mil, I'm building my own niche.  :P
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 04, 2020, 08:10:24 PM
I am going to have to put some color on the inside of my greenhouse before I can add the vegetation - should I just quit posting pics when I start the vegetation?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: von Lucky on January 04, 2020, 10:23:44 PM
Sat. the 4th is the date we can start posting pics isn't it,or have I got that wrong?

I thought it was everything - but I'm taking this interpretation too.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: 6milPhil on January 05, 2020, 07:08:29 PM
How many rounds is this having?  ???
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 05, 2020, 08:32:20 PM
How many rounds is this having?  ???

It's a bit early to say, as it depends on the drop out rate. I like to group entries in groups of four to five and have the winners proceed to finals. With almost 30 contestants we could have semifinals and then finals.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: 6milPhil on January 06, 2020, 02:33:07 AM
Oh okay, thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 07, 2020, 10:17:26 AM
What I really like with the BSC is that we get to follow how builders go from vision to execution. With this theme there are several specific problems which need to be solved when making broken things. How do they come apart as the rust, crumble, break and crash...

Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Dr. Zombie on January 07, 2020, 12:27:28 PM
I am sorry to say that i have to drop out of the race already.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Rich H on January 07, 2020, 01:05:01 PM
Hammers:  Did I read that right - we can start already?  Confused on pics too...? 

Mine is going to be boring CAD to start with I'm afraid....  then boring print.... 
Then attack with WMD (Well a dremel then chemicals)

Edit: RTFM - could have started on the 4th...  will start tonight ;)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 07, 2020, 02:10:52 PM
Hammers:  Did I read that right - we can start already?  Confused on pics too...? 

Mine is going to be boring CAD to start with I'm afraid....  then boring print.... 
Then attack with WMD (Well a dremel then chemicals)

Edit: RTFM - could have started on the 4th...  will start tonight ;)

Yes, you can.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 07, 2020, 02:11:24 PM
I am sorry to say that i have to drop out of the race already.

A shame.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on January 08, 2020, 09:15:28 AM
What I really like with the BSC is that we get to follow how builders go from vision to execution. With this theme there are several specific problems which need to be solved when making broken things. How do they come apart as the rust, crumble, break and crash...

Well said. One of the other things I enjoy about the BSC is the process; sketches ,the research,and in particular thinking about the build,ideas can be very spontaneous,and when things just fall into place. Brilliant!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: LordOdo on January 09, 2020, 04:52:00 PM
I'm about to join, but I am a bit delayed as I can not locate some of the stuff I intent to use.. :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on January 09, 2020, 07:32:56 PM
I'm about to join, but I am a bit delayed as I can not locate some of the stuff I intent to use.. :)
Good man  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: LordOdo on January 09, 2020, 08:37:20 PM
Seems like my thread in the 'wanted' subforum decided for me ;)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 10, 2020, 10:13:43 AM
Seems like my thread in the 'wanted' subforum decided for me ;)

Splendid!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on January 19, 2020, 09:22:05 PM
I have question regarding this:
 
Quote
The vast majority of the piece should be scratch built, and only 0-25% can be commercially bought items or figures.
Does this include embossed or textured materials? My structure will be making use of this:
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5943d66d2994ca3e7f9a4dbb/1533221370165-9VIJDYOXXZGMTGDNSE7M/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kI_bezxUELP798KiVM_egGhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIN7WyaJZkdbJi11B-m4gejUM36pwLiPxr_a3AZYZI0aAKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Black+foam+stone+wall+sheet+%282%29.jpg?format=1000w)
... (which IO am not sure about) as well some of these:
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5943d66d2994ca3e7f9a4dbb/1498218293074-WEHS4QCEQCQZ88LU4BUY/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kLQPeKg9ylnAoiMe8dzXNJ1Zw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw4ZO-pzHy3sDeIC2ueSbak0C0MzSV_TU2Hwfn5aIt3Nl0wvepQv8tTD-cfR_MnVI0/Arrow+slits+x10.jpg?format=750w)
... and possibly something like this:
(https://dqzrr9k4bjpzk.cloudfront.net/images/1030101/978719770.jpg)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Daeothar on January 20, 2020, 10:20:19 AM
I'm sure this is going to bite me, but please add me to the list; I'm working on a brand new table and will need some terrain to match it... :D
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 22, 2020, 08:09:19 PM
I'm sure this is going to bite me, but please add me to the list; I'm working on a brand new table and will need some terrain to match it... :D

Will do. Glad you are joining us. :-)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 22, 2020, 08:10:05 PM
I have question regarding this:
 Does this include embossed or textured materials? My structure will be making use of this:
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5943d66d2994ca3e7f9a4dbb/1533221370165-9VIJDYOXXZGMTGDNSE7M/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kI_bezxUELP798KiVM_egGhZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZamWLI2zvYWH8K3-s_4yszcp2ryTI0HqTOaaUohrI8PIN7WyaJZkdbJi11B-m4gejUM36pwLiPxr_a3AZYZI0aAKMshLAGzx4R3EDFOm1kBS/Black+foam+stone+wall+sheet+%282%29.jpg?format=1000w)
... (which IO am not sure about) as well some of these:
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5943d66d2994ca3e7f9a4dbb/1498218293074-WEHS4QCEQCQZ88LU4BUY/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kLQPeKg9ylnAoiMe8dzXNJ1Zw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpw4ZO-pzHy3sDeIC2ueSbak0C0MzSV_TU2Hwfn5aIt3Nl0wvepQv8tTD-cfR_MnVI0/Arrow+slits+x10.jpg?format=750w)
... and possibly something like this:
(https://dqzrr9k4bjpzk.cloudfront.net/images/1030101/978719770.jpg)

Should be fine.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on January 23, 2020, 12:47:43 AM
Awesome, thank you. :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on January 23, 2020, 07:58:59 PM
Are entries meant to be a single based terrain piece, or are multiple individually based pieces acceptable? I thought I saw this addressed somewhere but now I can't find it in the rules. I'm finalizing my plans ahead of the registration deadline on Saturday and for the sake of playability I'd like to make my entry on more than one base.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Wirelizard on January 23, 2020, 08:45:28 PM
Are entries meant to be a single based terrain piece, or are multiple individually based pieces acceptable? I thought I saw this addressed somewhere but now I can't find it in the rules. I'm finalizing my plans ahead of the registration deadline on Saturday and for the sake of playability I'd like to make my entry on more than one base.

Buried in the rules, bolding added by me:
Quote
The entries should be based for placement on a game board. You may enter up to three individual bases. There is no limit to base size, nor the shape of the base, but remember that the larger the build, the more difficult it will be to detect details in the posted picture.

(I needed to remind myself of that too, as I'd planned more individual bases than that initially but will scale back for the BSC entry I really do need to actually start building...)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on January 23, 2020, 09:31:13 PM
Thanks Wirelizard. I knew I had read something about up to three bases somewhere. I guess I missed it when I reread the rules before posting  ::)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 26, 2020, 11:40:04 PM
And the finished photos are in.  Woot!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 26, 2020, 11:43:08 PM
And the finished photos are in.  Woot!

And the email bounced back.  Hammers, can you confirm the address?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 27, 2020, 08:52:48 AM
And the email bounced back.  Hammers, can you confirm the address?

I will amend ASAP.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 28, 2020, 03:04:18 AM
Okay.  I await the correct place to send stuff.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 28, 2020, 08:15:07 AM
Okay.  I await the correct place to send stuff.

Sorry, forgot about this yesterday. Will try to remember tonight.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 31, 2020, 05:47:43 AM
(nudge)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 31, 2020, 12:05:07 PM
Fuck... Sorry. :-)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on January 31, 2020, 12:09:32 PM
Try bsc2020@tsome.com.

I'll put it in the rules page to.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on February 01, 2020, 01:54:04 AM
Pic sent - let me know if it makes it.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on February 04, 2020, 11:43:55 AM
Recieved! And what a lovely build!  :-*
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on February 05, 2020, 03:06:11 AM
Awesome, and thanks.  The hard part now is not posting it anywhere while I wait for the judging...in what, 2 months?  That's bloody forever!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on February 05, 2020, 09:24:57 AM
Awesome, and thanks.  The hard part now is not posting it anywhere while I wait for the judging...in what, 2 months?  That's bloody forever!

That's the trial part of the competition: raining in your galloping ego.  ;)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on February 06, 2020, 01:11:57 AM
That's the trial part of the competition: raining in your galloping ego.  ;)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/52/a1/f2/52a1f2fd03269b5a223bd306600f8a09.gif)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on February 24, 2020, 11:52:55 PM
Hope not too many of us have dropped out...
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on February 25, 2020, 12:24:56 AM
Hope not too many of us have dropped out...
Yeah a little quiet with just a couple of weeks to go... :-I. Mar. 9th seemed sooo far away when the contest was announced  lol.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on February 25, 2020, 04:15:48 AM
Well, I'm done, and just waiting with bated breath for the reveals.
 o_o
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on February 25, 2020, 06:31:35 AM
Well, I'm done, and just waiting with bated breath for the reveals.
 o_o
keener!!! lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: tomrommel1 on February 26, 2020, 08:35:35 AM
I just send in my picture of the finished piece. Could you let me know if you received it , please.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Skrapwelder on March 01, 2020, 04:45:07 PM
Please take me out. I had hoped to make a late start but life is intervening.

Thanks
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: khartoum2 on March 04, 2020, 01:37:39 PM
Looking forward to the 9th- been perusing the various entrants on a regular basis and they look so good that I can't wait to see the finished results
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on March 04, 2020, 01:48:12 PM
Please take me out. I had hoped to make a late start but life is intervening.

Thanks

A pity, but will do.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: gamer Mac on March 04, 2020, 05:01:05 PM
I have just sent my entry can you let me know it is OK
Cheers Colin
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on March 06, 2020, 09:42:53 AM
The photo rule should be changed for next year.  I think builders should be encouraged to contribute somewhere between 3  and  5 images so voters can peruse each build for details and different angles.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 06, 2020, 02:26:23 PM
Agreed - it was really difficult to get anywhere close to all the detail into a single 1000x1000.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Vanvlak on March 06, 2020, 05:19:59 PM
I have crashed in flames this time round - work took a turn for the mega-overload-size worse, and I did not even manage to start cutting material, or glue stuff.
Sorry guys.  :(
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on March 07, 2020, 03:41:35 AM
Entry sent- hopefully I did it right. o_o
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 07, 2020, 05:24:42 AM
I have crashed in flames this time round - work took a turn for the mega-overload-size worse, and I did not even manage to start cutting material, or glue stuff.
Sorry guys.  :(

Well, poop.  Next year?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Vanvlak on March 07, 2020, 07:27:50 AM
Hopefully.
At least the big (work) project I am involved in should be over by then.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on March 07, 2020, 07:55:23 AM
Arrrgh! My camera is 24 megapixels,and I suspect my computer isn’t...
Photo soon to be sent,after an existential crisis ;D
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on March 07, 2020, 08:58:52 AM
And sent :) Phew...
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Daeothar on March 07, 2020, 10:59:30 PM
Just to be sure; we have till tomorrow evening (09/03, 2359h), right?  ???

Because I'm still in full painting mode; the inside's all done, but I still have to do the entire outside... ::)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on March 07, 2020, 11:25:47 PM
I sent mine again as it wasn't showing up in my 'Sent' folder... :(
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on March 08, 2020, 12:22:09 AM
Just to be sure; we have till tomorrow evening (09/03, 2359h), right?  ???

Because I'm still in full painting mode; the inside's all done, but I still have to do the entire outside... ::)

Actually, because of a misstanke I made in the rules, you have until monday night. I chose to err in favour of you lot.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: marianas_gamer on March 08, 2020, 12:40:27 AM
Hammers,
Can background terrain be included in the photo. I am thinking of using some tree that I have made. Many thanks.
Lon
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: marianas_gamer on March 08, 2020, 05:40:50 AM
My photo has been sent.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on March 08, 2020, 04:45:53 PM
Photo sent  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on March 08, 2020, 05:54:13 PM
People, let me tell you, based on the photos I’ve recieved so far you (we) are in for quite a treat next week.

And let me reiterate: you have until monday midnight to send me your photos. Tht applies to those of you who have already sent me your entries and want to ammend them (or change build altogether ;) )
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: McMordain on March 08, 2020, 07:36:13 PM
I sent in a picture right now, just to be sure, but I will try to make a better one tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on March 08, 2020, 08:00:42 PM
Now the real challenge is getting a few decent pictures of my finished build  :?
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Codsticker on March 08, 2020, 08:32:55 PM
I did a collage of 4 photos- even then it was hard to find the right 4 (not sure I got them right either... :?).
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on March 08, 2020, 09:08:43 PM
I did a collage of 4 photos- even then it was hard to find the right 4 (not sure I got them right either... :?).

I did three,and probably buggered it up  ;D
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on March 08, 2020, 09:23:42 PM
I did three,and probably buggered it up  ;D

I can’t take photos to save my life, so I guess I’m screwed  lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on March 08, 2020, 10:22:39 PM
I can’t take photos

Neither can I. I made a collage showing a few different views of my project, but I think I need to redo it since I noticed some crap on the backdrop mat after I put it all together.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: marianas_gamer on March 08, 2020, 10:24:15 PM
I am glad that I am in good company  lol lol  lol I didn't even attempt a collage.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Hammers on March 08, 2020, 10:45:31 PM
As I’ve posted before, scenery builds differ from miniatures as they most often are larger and have more details scattered around. For next year We should allow for multiple pics rather than collages.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 08, 2020, 11:46:37 PM
I attempted the collage, but was I happy with it?  Not really.  I figure we're all in the same boat, so it is what it is.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: cahrn on March 08, 2020, 11:47:59 PM
I think a collage is a good format, but changing the rules next time to allow for more than one image would make things easier. Depending on the build different formats work better for showing the finished product.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Blackwolf on March 09, 2020, 12:04:22 AM
Agreed. I think we could have two photos in BSC3.
I have to say,I’m waiting with bated breath to see everyone’s work,such brilliant and different builds.And for some reason I enjoy the BSC much more than competing in the LAF,although I put just as much work in :)

Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Overlord on March 09, 2020, 01:28:16 AM
Despite preferring single images I have submitted my entry as a collage.  A single photo just didn't seem to do it justice.  Making 3 bases didn't really help though...
Good luck to everyone else.  Also really looking forward to seeing all the completed entries.  8)
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: Sinewgrab on March 09, 2020, 01:43:12 AM
I look forward to the final unveiling - I have been diligently not posting any photos even though I am inordinately proud of how it ended up, and have had it on the table for post apoc games.
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: AKULA on March 09, 2020, 08:17:24 PM
Took another photo before I left for work today, and resubmitted hopefully this one hasn’t got my thumb in it....  lol
Title: Re: Announcing the 2020 Build Something Competition, Theme and Rules
Post by: 6milPhil on March 10, 2020, 01:12:48 PM
How long do we have until these are meant to be finished? I've gone the long way around...  lol