Lead Adventure Forum
Other Stuff => The Lead Painters' League => Season 10 => Topic started by: Prof.Witchheimer on December 19, 2015, 01:56:38 PM
-
This thread is for general discussion on the LPL10
All your rules questions should be posted here:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=85538.0
As usual we ask you all to be careful with your comments on the running entries. Keep your comments constructive. Feel free to tell us your opinion about entries, but DON'T post any comments with any sort of "quality comparison" of the pictures.
Some "no-go" examples:
- Entry A is great but I have to vote for entry B, this is so much better.
- Well entry A is so manifestly superior to entry B, that I cannot understand why so many people are voting for entry B.
- Entry A is running for the third time, so I give my vote to the Entry B, it's a newly painted one.
Any comments of this or similar sort will be deleted/censored without warning.
And now get painting. Good luck to everyone!
-
Question...would something like a boat be treated like an elephant. My understanding is an elephant with mahoud and 4 crew is a calid team - yes? Would some sort of watercraft containing 5 crew also be a valid team?
-
Question...would something like a boat be treated like an elephant. My understanding is an elephant with mahoud and 4 crew is a calid team - yes? Would some sort of watercraft containing 5 crew also be a valid team?
Elephant with mahout and 4 additional figures counts as a valid team. A boat with 5 crew would also be a valid team.
Larger beasts or vehicles, such as elephants and trucks, including their mahouts or drivers count as a single figure; any extra figures such as howdah fighting crew and passengers count as separate, additional figures.
-
Can I put my name down for season 10 please
-
Can I put my name down for season 10 please
No, that's not possible at the moment:
- You may not enter your LPL10 registration pictures before Friday 19th February 2016, 19.00 (7 pm) GMT. Entries sent before this date and time won't be accepted
-
Very excited to do LPL 10...but I wonder about the bonus for round one...
Let’s NOT take a Stand: Lying, sitting or kneeling miniatures
To score bonus points in the first round, you must paint and submit a team of at least 5 lying, sitting or kneeling figures. This specifically EXCLUDES any casualties (i.e. dead and wounded). If your team matches the above criteria, you receive an extra 10 theme bonus points.
I wonder can they be swimming? Floating? I honestly have no idea where to get 5 not standing figures that have some sort of theme. Any ideas would be welcome.
Again, super excited and already organizing some stuff for the holiday painting break. :)
-
I wonder can they be swimming? Floating? I honestly have no idea where to get 5 not standing figures that have some sort of theme. Any ideas would be welcome.
First rank of a firing line maybe?
I hope this (next) year I will have enough motivation to paint for the LPL.
-
Just dived into the pile and found some 28mm WWII examples - so I'm sure they exist in other genres and scales.
-
Any ideas would be welcome.
*cough* Harem ladies, reclining. *cough*
Eureka do a couple of figures that could be suitable. Or so I've heard.
;)
-
Very excited to do LPL 10...but I wonder about the bonus for round one...
Let’s NOT take a Stand: Lying, sitting or kneeling miniatures
To score bonus points in the first round, you must paint and submit a team of at least 5 lying, sitting or kneeling figures. This specifically EXCLUDES any casualties (i.e. dead and wounded). If your team matches the above criteria, you receive an extra 10 theme bonus points.
I wonder can they be swimming? Floating? I honestly have no idea where to get 5 not standing figures that have some sort of theme. Any ideas would be welcome.
Again, super excited and already organizing some stuff for the holiday painting break. :)
Swimming or floating, yes, why not, would be okay.
Ideas? Weapon teams..
-
Eureka also do a couple of frogmen that could be suitable. Or so I've heard.
-
I'm in. :D
At least, if I can make it with three gangs until the deadline.
*rolling up sleeves, spitting into the hand* lets get started, folkes. :D
And by the way, thanks a lot for organizing that hop again!!! :-*
-
I do suspect that we'll be seeing a fair few Eureka figures in the first round. They do a lot of sitting and prone poses, and there are probably quite a few of us LAFers who own their Indian marketplace civilians.
Maybe, assuming it won't go against the spirit of the contest, we should start a thread about sources for figures that are sitting, kneeling, lying down or swimming/floating. It does sound like a tricky round and I'm probably not the only one having difficulty thinking of what to do for it (if I end up competing, which is not a given at this point).
Come to think of it, I have two questions about round 1:
Do animals that are sitting or lying down count? I'm thinking of camels and the like. I'd instinctively assume that a sitting camel would count, but then again that might raise issues with animals like crocodiles/alligators which are always essentially "lying down" (or swimming).
Seeing as they haven't been mentioned, would I be right in assuming that crouching and "crouch-walking" (humanoid) figures don't count? If so, where does that leave figures sitting on their haunches? It's termed as a form of "sitting" but it's really more of a form of crouching as only the feet are touching the ground or any other surface. I know I have several figures sitting on their haunches in my collection.
-
I wonder can they be swimming? Floating? I honestly have no idea where to get 5 not standing figures that have some sort of theme. Any ideas would be welcome.
My first thought was wagon drivers.
But it would be, wouldn't it?
;)
-
Hah - you're entering 5 wagons in round one? I love this hobby; I thought of something and sure enough someone makes them:
https://grekwoodminiatures.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/28mm-hospital-beds-now-for-sale/
-
I thought of something and sure enough someone makes them:
https://grekwoodminiatures.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/28mm-hospital-beds-now-for-sale/
Wouldn't they count as "casualties"?
-
Hope to be in for this years LPL. Now to start rummaging through boxes to see what I've got that I can paint for the bonus rounds.
-
Wouldn't they count as "casualties"?
They're all hypochondriacs!
-
Do animals that are sitting or lying down count? I'm thinking of camels and the like. I'd instinctively assume that a sitting camel would count, but then again that might raise issues with animals like crocodiles/alligators which are always essentially "lying down" (or swimming).
Yes, sitting or lying animals count, too.
And I'm not really expecting much entries with five crocodils :) But for the record and for the clarity's sake, they wouldn't count.
Seeing as they haven't been mentioned, would I be right in assuming that crouching and "crouch-walking" (humanoid) figures don't count? If so, where does that leave figures sitting on their haunches? It's termed as a form of "sitting" but it's really more of a form of crouching as only the feet are touching the ground or any other surface. I know I have several figures sitting on their haunches in my collection.
Models sitting on their haunches are okay. Not crouch-walking. No walking is allowed.
My first thought was wagon drivers.
But it would be, wouldn't it?
;)
incl. five wagons we would be fine :)
-
Thanks Prof. I begin assembly on round 1 even now... >:D
-
Some questions on what would be permissible as the backdrop scenery ...
(a) A game based unit movement tray with cut-outs for the figures bases to fit in. (e.g an Impetus stand)
(b) A non game display stand with cut-outs for the figures bases to fit in. (e.g two walls and a floor plus furnishings or a multi level hillside.)
(c) As above (b) but with no cut-outs.
Basically, I would be making (a) or (b) regardless of entering the comp, so can I use them in the photos?
Oops! One more question: Can the 'non standing' squad have a standing miniature if there are at least 5 more that are not?
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
-
Would Aztecs be eligible for Round 5, or are we talking specifically European Middle Ages?
-
Considering entering, the lying figures are the easiest to fill IMO, the hardest will be the monsters, but I have a couple of ideas.
-
My first thought was wagon drivers.
But it would be, wouldn't it?
;)
Hah - you're entering 5 wagons in round one?
incl. five wagons we would be fine :)
Well, I was actually thinking of them sitting around in a different situation rather than actually sitting in wagons.
Although I very much doubt that I would be entering anyway......so just ignore me.
-
Although I very much doubt that I would be entering anyway......so just ignore me.
Yeah, I too am starting to feel that I probably can't enter. As always I've let this creep up on me and haven't begun planning and preparing in advance. It's not just the figures themselves but the scenery backdrops as well (I'd rather not enter without proper terrain/scenery themed to match the figures as I think it makes all the difference). With that in mind, I might as well share my ideas for round 1:
My first idea was a group of swords-and-sorcery civilians for a multicultural marketplace with a generally Middle Eastern, African and South Asian flair. I have a few of the sitting Indian civilians from Eureka and the beggars from the Chaos in Cairo range, and at least one sitting camel (don't remember where from). I could have complemented that with one or a couple of sitting/kneeling Beja from the Perry Miniatures Sudan range converted to remove the weapons and possibly change the hair so they look less culturally distinct. Maybe also a sitting dog or monkey from somewhere if I could have found one.
My second idea was to get some skeletons (I have some old GW plastic ones, and needless to say there's plenty of other companies selling skellies as well) and convert them into sitting "funerary" poses (assuming they would not count as "casualties" that way), which should be easy enough given that they're just skeletons so I'd only need to cut and re-position some bones (no flesh or clothing to re-sculpt). Seated on stone chairs or benches they would make great dungeon decor.
My third idea was to use the seated fantasy tavern patrons from Battleline Miniatures (a small New Zealand-based company that doesn't seem to be very well-known) seeing as I already own the figures. They're very old school in style and close to true 25mm though, which is why I've never bothered painting them so far. I'd also have to model a tavern interior which obviously is a bit of work.
-
I am actually getting the impression that this year (well, next year) we're getting more advance warning than usual, so barring incident I'll be in.
I am trying not to buy more models, and was despairing over the round 1 entry as I like to get the challenge points (well, who doesn't? :D), seeing that I always need all the points I can scrounge. I was lucky - I have just bought the IHMN rules and was digging awayin the cellar when I found a kneeling firing line I'd forgotten about - huzzah!
-
Though I know, that Infinity is a far to Manga-style-modern-game for most of you, they do have quite a few not-standing minis in their repertoire.
Unfortunately I have them painted already.
I think, some bikers should work as well. Maybe there is some old Void stuff for this.
And spirit-like-floating miniatures should be allowed, too, shouldn't they? Not sure here. I remember some angelssortofthing-minis in WH40k or SMs with jump modules in jump poses. Do they count?
I am not sure about the bonus rounds, but I will definitely do some frostgrave-gangs.
PS
I see, thanks for clearing and most likely repeating from the rules. o_o
-
Round 1 - five cavalry - simples.
-
Some questions on what would be permissible as the backdrop scenery ...
(a) A game based unit movement tray with cut-outs for the figures bases to fit in. (e.g an Impetus stand)
(b) A non game display stand with cut-outs for the figures bases to fit in. (e.g two walls and a floor plus furnishings or a multi level hillside.)
(c) As above (b) but with no cut-outs.
Basically, I would be making (a) or (b) regardless of entering the comp, so can I use them in the photos?
(a,b,c) okay, sounds fine
Oops! One more question: Can the 'non standing' squad have a standing miniature if there are at least 5 more that are not?
You need at least 5 that are not standing, the rest is up to you.
Would Aztecs be eligible for Round 5, or are we talking specifically European Middle Ages?
No. We're talking about European Middle Age.
I think, some bikers should work as well. Maybe there is some old Void stuff for this.
No, no riding miniatures, so no bikers, please
And spirit-like-floating miniatures should be allowed, too, shouldn't they? Not sure here. I remember some angelssortofthing-minis in WH40k or SMs with jump modules in jump poses. Do they count?
No, no jumping miniatures, so they don't.
Round 1 - five cavalry - simples.
No, it's not. No cavalry please, it's not the sort of sitting that we had in mind.
-
No. We're talking about European Middle Age.
Would non-European peoples who had significant contact (meaning more than just the occasional Marco Polo-type journeyman) with Europeans during the Middle Ages (pre-1492) be allowed? Arabs, Moors, Mongols, Turks, etc. I'm not really asking for myself, but others might like to be clear on what applies.
-
My friend wants to know whether that rules out renaissance orcs too. lol
-
Thanks for the answers so far, one more query ...
If for future gaming purposes I want a squad of 10 on a movement tray, but due to time constraints etc I only manage to finish 5 before the deadline and submit them on some random terrain or blank background. On the following week I finish the other 5 and the movement tray, is it permissible to enter all 10 on the tray for that week?
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
-
Would non-European peoples who had significant contact (meaning more than just the occasional Marco Polo-type journeyman) with Europeans during the Middle Ages (pre-1492) be allowed? Arabs, Moors, Mongols, Turks, etc. I'm not really asking for myself, but others might like to be clear on what applies.
Yes, as long as we have a reasonable connection to the European Middle Age history (e.g. Crusades)
My friend wants to know whether that rules out renaissance orcs too. lol
Yes, no orcs, not in Reneissance and also not in space :)
Thanks for the answers so far, one more query ...
If for future gaming purposes I want a squad of 10 on a movement tray, but due to time constraints etc I only manage to finish 5 before the deadline and submit them on some random terrain or blank background. On the following week I finish the other 5 and the movement tray, is it permissible to enter all 10 on the tray for that week?
Yes. The number of miniatures on the picture is not limited to 5, you only need at least 5 miniatures (newly painted and never posted on internet) to be qualified for the bonus. Apart from that you are free to show whatever miniatures you want there.
-
Yes, as long as we have a reasonable connection to the European Middle Age history (e.g. Crusades)
Yes, no orcs, not in Reneissance and also not in space :)
Not even Space Crusade orcs? :?
I'd like to paint some orcs but now we already have two theme rounds, where orcs are specially banned. :'(
Oh well, I do have some sitting orcs. They always find a way or another to sneak in. lol
Are Bruegelburgers historically accurate?
To be honest, my spring is going to be fairly chaotic so I can't promise anything, but let's see if I somehow manage to build some buffer. Tenth season and all that. Would be a shame to miss. At least I'll try to have my annual building and basing session over the holidays. The big "undercoated stuff" box is almost empty right now, thanks to a few leagues/challenges. (I'm not sure whether these two sessions solve two linked problems or cause them by moving the queue alternately from both ends. What a deep philosophical question. Almost like the half-empty glass.)
-
With three month lead time for this contest, there is a chance I might be able to participate again, after all. Thanks for the extra time!
After all, we do need to prove my top 10 finish was a fluke.... lol lol lol
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Not even Space Crusade orcs? :?
I'd like to paint some orcs but now we already have two theme rounds, where orcs are specially banned. :'(
Oh well, I do have some sitting orcs. They always find a way or another to sneak in. lol
Are Bruegelburgers historically accurate?
To be honest, my spring is going to be fairly chaotic so I can't promise anything, but let's see if I somehow manage to build some buffer. Tenth season and all that. Would be a shame to miss. At least I'll try to have my annual building and basing session over the holidays. The big "undercoated stuff" box is almost empty right now, thanks to a few leagues/challenges. (I'm not sure whether these two sessions solve two linked problems or cause them by moving the queue alternately from both ends. What a deep philosophical question. Almost like the half-empty glass.)
having some sitting orcs would be nice :)
Bruegelburgers? Some of them are surely accurate enough for Middle Ages but not all of them as you may think.
And, yes, would be a shame to miss that one!
With three month lead time for this contest, there is a chance I might be able to participate again, after all. Thanks for the extra time!
Yes, that's waht we thought announcing the League sooner than usual
-
I'll be bowing out of this one as I still haven't painted a single figure since the last one (I've got four started) ::)
cheers
James
-
Bruegelburgers? Some of them are surely accurate enough for Middle Ages but not all of them as you may think.
would your Landsknechts be accurate enough like BRU-30 Landsknechts 1 and BRU-31 Landsknechts 2 and the standar bearers?
Cheers Za
-
would your Landsknechts be accurate enough like BRU-30 Landsknechts 1 and BRU-31 Landsknechts 2 and the standar bearers?
Cheers Za
These Landsknechts are very accurate in terms of uniform etc. but they're actually more Renaissance than medieval. So no, no points for them.
-
To bad... no bonus points then in round five...
Cheers Za
-
I have a question.....
When one has posted a pic of said images for the LAF PL at what time can one post up pics on this and other fora of the miniatures?
Darrell.
-
I have a question.....
When one has posted a pic of said images for the LAF PL at what time can one post up pics on this and other fora of the miniatures?
Darrell.
After the end of the round.
-
After the end of the round.
Thanks Prof. :)
Darrell.
-
With three month lead time for this contest, there is a chance I might be able to participate again, after all. Thanks for the extra time!
Yes, that's waht we thought announcing the League sooner than usual
This is awesomely true! I may also be able to jump in again this year... I've already begun my sitting project, planned a few other projects, and am already thinking about terrain.
If for some reason I can't get it together, I'm pretty excited in any case tho. This event is a big one for the mini-gaming community, and I look forward to it every year for all of the awesome entries!
Thanks
n
-
This is awesomely true! I may also be able to jump in again this year... I've already begun my sitting project, planned a few other projects, and am already thinking about terrain.
If for some reason I can't get it together, I'm pretty excited in any case tho. This event is a big one for the mini-gaming community, and I look forward to it every year for all of the awesome entries!
Thanks
n
Looking forward to your awesome free-hands again :)
-
It is not perfectly clear to me whether zombies or other undead would count as "monsters" for round 10 or not.
Are monsters defined as being FANTASY? Can the be sci-fi aliens? Even terminators?
May "creatures" be animals - I mean the real kind of - not their fantasy brethren?
Or are creatures meant to be man made (like Frostgrave constructs, beast from pact of wolves, golems, etc.)?
-
Yeah, an definition bases on the questions above would be very helpful :)
Can it include statues of monsters?
Darrell.
-
It is not perfectly clear to me whether zombies or other undead would count as "monsters" for round 10 or not.
Are monsters defined as being FANTASY? Can the be sci-fi aliens? Even terminators?
May "creatures" be animals - I mean the real kind of - not their fantasy brethren?
Or are creatures meant to be man made (like Frostgrave constructs, beast from pact of wolves, golems, etc.)?
The definition from the rules:
Round 10 – Creatures, Beasts and Monsters
This bonus round covers any Fantasy or Science-Fiction monsters and aliens under the following restrictions:
You may not submit any Orcs or Goblins.
You may not submit any “civilized humanoid” monsters, e.g. Vampires of any kind.
The monsters or aliens must be “feral”, i.e. they may not wear any uniforms, and may not wield any advanced weaponry (i.e. manufactured arms, especially firearms). Rocks, tree branches and big bones are fair game, though.
Sounds pretty clear for me. So:
No zombies or undead!
No terminators!
No "real" animals!
No man-made creatures!
It might be a good idea to read through both LPL-threads as many questions have already been discussed at length, for examle the zombie question.
-
It might be a good idea to read through both LPL-threads as many questions have already been discussed at length, for examle the zombie question.
You´re right on that Michael. I seem to have missed that and had better had a look. Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction. Although I do not consider ghouls civilised in any way, I accept them being some sort of human/undead and therefore out of the game. Squigs might count as monsters though, I guess - feral, some sort of animal and fantasy creatures... :D Werewolves should be in the game too, supposedly. However I have none of either. :'(
-
No zombies or undead!
[...]
No man-made creatures!
Is this an official ruling? Nothing that's "undead" or "man-made" qualifies, even if it is "creature-like" and decidedly not civilised?
It's not lost on me that human zombies/skeletons, Boris Karloff-style Frankenstein's monsters and clockwork golems wouldn't qualify, but what about things like animated gargoyle statues, creature-like flesh golems sans trappings of civilisation, or the hybrid animal-men of Doctor Moreau as envisioned by West Wind Productions (wearing half-shredded trousers, but otherwise feral)?
The question doesn't relate to me directly, but I am curious.
-
That's a bit tricky, indeed, but yes, we actually did have in mind sort of feral non-man-made creatures. I wouldn't go so far and try to classify all sorts of creatures/animals being available on the miniatures market, it's not possible, really, and it's not the idea behind the LPL or a bonus round and of course as always there are enough rule gaps and crossovers there. So please, if you are not sure about special range of figures you want to use for this round so just tell us here on the thread or PM me and ask and you'll receive an answer.
To the mentioned ones:
Squigs - okay
Werewolves - okay
animated gargoyle statues - not okay
hybrid-men - not okay
-
Would some of the Red Box Games Aenglish figures be OK for the Medieval round?
-
Would some of the Red Box Games Aenglish figures be OK for the Medieval round?
No, they look a bit fantasy to me.
-
Would some of the Red Box Games Aenglish figures be OK for the Medieval round?
After another PM request and talking to the other LPL moderators we've decided to allow the Red Box Aenglish figures for the Medieval round. Just try to pick up the not-too-fancy and realistic looking ones.
-
8)
-
This is awesomely true! I may also be able to jump in again this year... I've already begun my sitting project, planned a few other projects, and am already thinking about terrain.
That would be awesome, Joe! I so enjoyed looking at your entries the year we were both in. AND dreading facing you, each Sunday... lol lol lol
Let's both go for it...!
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
For round 10, how big is 'big'? ???
Is it relative to the other figures (twice, three times the size etc ..) or at least size 'x'?
What if the 5 'standard' models would already qualify as 'big'?
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
-
For round 10, how big is 'big'? ???
Is it relative to the other figures (twice, three times the size etc ..) or at least size 'x'?
It's relative to the other figures. I won't be measuring this but I'd say about twice as big as the other figures.
What if the 5 'standard' models would already qualify as 'big'?
Big isn't related to 28mm but like mentioned above to the 'standard' models. No matter how 'big' the standard ones are, the bonus big one has to be yet bigger.
-
Thanks Prof.
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
-
My progress so far:
- 90% done the scratch build/assembly of round 1
- Done painting my big monster, undercoated and based the five 'little' monsters. I say 'little' because they are all on 50mm bases.
I'm not sure my prioritization is sensible, but I need monsters for D&D anyway :)
thanks
n
-
My progress has not been as good as I hoped. I have the Round 1 entry finished, along with portions of 3 or 4 other rounds. I'm working on Round 2 right now. I need to pick up the pace...!
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Email send 8)
Cheers,
Za
-
Nice one. Is there a running total of how many/who's entered so that we know how quickly we need to paint?
I'm up at 6am on a Saturday as the sitting/kneeling guys are giving me the irrits* (sure, I'm painting the full batch of 28 they belong to so the colours all match).
* It's okay little ones, daddy really loves you.
-
Ladies and gentlemen, the registration for the LPL Season 10 is now open!
Here are the entered participants so far:
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
-
:D Great let the games begin. Thanks for organizing this prof. (and I replied your email)
Cheers,
Za
-
Replied again prof. I guess I made a mistake with my email settings. Sorry
Cheers
-
Some new participants entered today:
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
-
So I took the plunge finally this year after wimping out for the last few years. Hopefully I can keep up the pace to have new entries the whole time...well on my way.
-
It is looking a little better for me entering, now. Just finished 5 of Bob Murch's Flint & Feather figs.
Once I get the four figs on my desk right now finished, I will officially consider myself ready to begin photographing my entries for the rounds I've completed. Without the earlier notice, there is no way I'd have been able to enter. Thanks, Prof!!!
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Weeee! I made it. :D
-
16 entrants so far, 34 slots remaining
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
-
A good mix of new contestants and gnarled old warriors so far... Going to be very interesting to see what people have come up with :)
-
19 entrants so far
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
-
A good mix of new contestants and gnarled old warriors so far... Going to be very interesting to see what people have come up with :)
I enter with no expectation of doing very well... Still, 'tis not for plaudits but because it'll be fun :D
-
I've just send my firsts entries!
-
A good mix of new contestants and gnarled old warriors so far... Going to be very interesting to see what people have come up with :)
Agreed. Should be fun. :)
-
21 entrants so far
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
-
:( :( :( :(
I'm so disapointed, this year I'll not be able to run the race ...
I was kidnapped by the real life (sorry for the bad english)
good luck for everyone !!
a very very sad tsar
:'( :'( :'( :'(
-
That's really a pity, Chris :(
-
Hat in.
-
Expect bare facts...
-
Hat in.
Hurrah! That's one round I'm going to definitely lose then, my old bete noir... ;)
That's really a pity, Chris :(
Agreed. It won't be the same without you Chris :(
-
Not going to make it this year, it seems.... :-[
-
Sooooo tempted o_o
cheers
James
-
Sooooo tempted o_o
cheers
James
Some of your work will be visible anyway... :D
-
Sooooo tempted o_o
cheers
James
Come on James, the LPL is just another project. You will handle it as minor matter. 8)
-
24 entrants so far, 26 slots left.
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
22. Hammers
23. Michi
24. Calimero
-
I just have a bit more basing to finish up on my last entry, then it's just the taking of photos. I think I will actually make the deadline! (Provided that it doesn't fill up first... o_o)
-
I failed to prepare - thus prepared to fail. I have two entries pretty much finished, several more or less half way but the most important one is only base coated. My Round 1 team... So, I'm bailing out. Won't have time to finish the backlog for those first three entries before friday. Arse... =(
On the upside, I have a bunch of finished minis to blog about and play with. =D
-
I'm still going and plan to enter this.
Photography is my weakness, but I'm taking Friday off work (as we on AEST have until 23:00 to get our entries in) to take my photos (and not try to rush doing them after work!). This extra time does mean I've only got 3-4 entries left to paint.
What the hell was I thinking painting 28 miniatures instead of 5 for an entry?
-
Come on boys (and girls!)
It will be a very sad state of affairs if, in this great forum of ours, with its six and a half thousand members, we can't find more than a couple of dozen willing or able to paint 50 - 60 figures across a period of several months... ::)
-
Sorry Richard, not up to it; what with classic cars, music, work, and painting.Oh and a wife and dog...
Maybe if you're desperate I can fill in if the numbers are odd.
-
It's a tall order, Guy, I do understand. A big commitment of time and effort. So I'm not criticising LPL veterans who have decided to sit it out. I've done the same myself once or twice. But as a forum, we've picked up literally thousands of new members over the past couple of years... Don't any of these people paint wargames figures? :?
-
Tomorrow is photography night for me... we should be good to go for at least one more! :D
Now, whether I will be able to keep the pace and get 11 entries done is another story, but I am hopeful!
-
It's a sad state of affairs Richard, especially as this is an anniversary. =( I wish I would've been able to finish my entries, alas... both kids are home sick right now and I only get a few hours of sleep per night the last few days.
I don't fret though... I'm looking forward to what Benbow, Hammers and the other geniuses (geni-ii?) will come up with. =D
-
Have to finish painting one more mini, and than snap a few pics so hopefully I will manage to do that tonight. No idea about anything after the first three rounds though, but I suppose I will manage somehow
-
25 entrants so far, 25 slots left.
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
22. Hammers
23. Michi
24. Calimero
25. Grimm
-
Oh go on then, put me down...
So weak lol
cheers
James
-
Yay! Grimm :)
Yay! Bibbles! ;)
-
I tried to take the pics yesterday. All the pics were rubbish. So I will try again tonight.
-
I tried to take the pics yesterday. All the pics were rubbish. So I will try again tonight.
Hey Jan: Hau rein, Mann! We all wanna see your fantastic stuff! :o
-
Come on boys (and girls!)
It will be a very sad state of affairs if, in this great forum of ours, with its six and a half thousand members, we can't find more than a couple of dozen willing or able to paint 50 - 60 figures across a period of several months... ::)
It's odd. I was expecting it to be "fully booked" within seconds of opening - why I'm first in. I thought a few seconds delay and I might be number 51!
I don't make it every year - just depends on other commitments. I took almost a year off painting so the LPL seemed like a great way to get my hand back in. ::)
If any forum memebr is reading this who has never entered before, may I remind you it's "just for fun." It doesn't matter how good a painter you are. It doesn't matter if you can't manage a new team each round. It doesn't matter if your photos are not always "perfect."
Just paint 5 figures, then repeat 10 times remembering to photograph them. It's fun. It really is. :)
-
Yeah - I won't have a chance against the likes of the Admiral et al., but I'm using it as motivation to paint some things that have been sitting around for years.
-
Oh go on then, put me down...
So weak lol
So bloody thick ::)
I completely forgot that it's tomorrow lunchtime for the deadline and would have no way of getting the photos done and sorted by then.
Sorry to get your 'hopes' up Richard :(
cheers
James
-
The deadline is 12.00 AM right? I might make it just in time to finish everything..
-
I've been inspired and intimidated in equal measure every year, but figured I'd use the opportunity to paint up a large batch of fantasy figs. And oddly, I thought it would be booked solid within 48 hrs of opening too. C'mon, I've seen so much excellent work on this site, there's got to be more folks who can participate.
-
Oh is it lunchtime :( guessed it would have been midnight
-
Five rounds worth of entries sent in...which leaves me six round to paint over the next 11 weeks. This will be tight. I've always set a goal to have all new entries for every round, but if I "roll a 1" at the end of the league, don't judge..! lol lol lol
Looking forward to it...
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
First 3 entries sent in... hopefully I got it all right... o_o
Still not sure how I am going to finish 8 more entries since it took me 2 months to do 3... ???
-
If any forum memebr is reading this who has never entered before, may I remind you it's "just for fun." It doesn't matter how good a painter you are. It doesn't matter if you can't manage a new team each round. It doesn't matter if your photos are not always "perfect."
It may not matter to you, but is matters to me. That's way I no longer participate - I have the impression that the emphasis is more on photography/presentation than painting.
-
I'm afraid that I'm not going to participate this year :'( as although I have 7 entries almost complete, barring some basing, I just don't get around to the last step and take pictures. Our newborn baby , however cute he is, manages to seriously disrupt my mojo. I'll have to have some serious words with him about this when he is older :D
-
Entries in.
-
I completely forgot that it's tomorrow lunchtime for the deadline and would have no way of getting the photos done and sorted by then.
I'm pretty fine with extending the deadline till tomorrow if it's necessary, guys, so feel free to to send me the pictures today afternoon or tomorrow
31 entrants so far, 19 slots left.
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
22. Hammers
23. Michi
24. Calimero
25. Grimm
26. Lt.Hazel
27. wolfie907
28. Mr Tough Guy
29. mikedemana
30. Timbor
31. von Lucky
-
Oh go on then, put me down...
So weak lol
cheers
James
-
I'm pretty fine with extending the deadline till tomorrow if it's necessary, guys, so feel free to to send me the pictures today afternoon or tomorrow
OH! There's hope! :D I'll be doing my damnedest then! :)
Team 2 and 3 finished yesterday evening. Team 1 base coated, pre-shaded and so on and ready for paint. Now, to get my lovely little assistant in the pram and asleep for a few hours!
(http://www.godzilla.se/tmp/emma2.jpg)
-
You can put me down too, just need some things to finish! :)
-
Come on guys - you can do it!
-
It may not matter to you, but is matters to me. That's way I no longer participate - I have the impression that the emphasis is more on photography/presentation than painting.
I would say this is pretty accurate, but thus is the subjectivity of creativity and technology. A masterfully painted miniature photographed with improper settings and poor lighting could easily get worse results than a tabletop quality miniature photographed well with a nice background and good lighting. I have held off for a few years as I wanted to have the skills to present my entries well.
I don't see the problem though - there are some incredibly talented individuals on this forum and it is inspiring to see what can be achieved with their skills. I am not sure there is much more you could control with these entries to try and standardize them without stifling creativity.
Glad to see there are a few more last minute entries coming in, I am getting excited for this!
-
32 entrants so far, 18 slots left.
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
22. Hammers
23. Michi
24. Calimero
25. Grimm
26. Lt.Hazel
27. wolfie907
28. Mr Tough Guy
29. mikedemana
30. Timbor
31. von Lucky
32. Zoogla
-
Have to admit "fun" is not the first word that leaps to my mind either. Not only do I consider my brushwork somewhere around tabletop standard - certainly not competition level - but I'm painfully aware my photography skills are sub par. That said, this will still spur me on to slather away at the unpainted lead mountain.
-
I don't see the problem though - there are some incredibly talented individuals on this forum and it is inspiring to see what can be achieved with their skills. I am not sure there is much more you could control with these entries to try and standardize them without stifling creativity.
This is very true - each year there are stunning entries from Prof.W, Cpt Blood, Chambers, Dr Matthias, Blue...and many others. I look forward to seeing their entries but don't like getting hammered (even if it's completely justified because I'm no way near their level of presentation/painting/... )
I feel I paint enough miniatures as it is (can one really paint 'enough' ?) - so the LPL will not make me paint more. It will make me paint things I'm not really enjoying just to get the bonus.
-
It will make me paint things I'm not really enjoying just to get the bonus.
That's a good point, btw, I was already thinking about making a LPL completely without bonus, just do anything you want. Maybe next time. We had a nice run of 10 seasons with bonus rounds hence probably it's time to change some basic things for the next one.
-
I think the bonus rounds are always a chance for those who feel either their photography or their painting skills slightly less competitive to gain a couple of points without being related to a voting result: Pick the right subject - 10 (or even 15!) points free! Ka-chink! :D
-
That's a good point, btw, I was already thinking about making a LPL completely without bonus, just do anything you want. Maybe next time. We had a nice run of 10 seasons with bonus rounds hence probably it's time to change some basic things for the next one.
Personally, neutral on the bonus rounds keep or abandon for next year. However, I do paint stuff I wouldn't usually. LPL10 - R10 will be something I wouldn't attempt but for LPL - If I get them finished. ::) And R5 - fired my imagination.
Bottom line for me, happy with whatever the organisers decide. I read the rules and follow them regardless. :)
-
Zoogla and Grimm :-* - very nice to have you on board again, chaps!
-
What Orctrader said. The 'contest' for me isn't about winning...that said, I do enjoy digging through the collection so I can see if i can make up the bonus rounds with stuff from the horde. Looking forward to all the great entries and contestants this year! 8)
-
First time I've entered is this year, hoping to have a new team for each of the rounds but mostly because it's coincided with me finally painting a bunch of stuff from last year's Colours, so not much variation amongst my teams! Granted I'm going to get clobbered when it comes to the actual competitive bit of it, my standard no-where near that of the fine painters here but as has been said - it is only for fun :D
-
As a newby, the contest does feel very daunting. Some/many of the entries are spectacular and that can make it hard for us table top quality sloggers to want to join. Photography is a big piece as well, but an understandable piece as the only way to share the minis is via a picture...a necessary evil if you will.
The bonus rounds are good and bad. As a collector of a lot of random things, it gave me a chance to dig through my boxes and find something appropriate...so that is a good thing. For those that don't have the appropriate models, I can see where that wouldn't be fun.
In the end, I am using this "competition" to paint more models and reduce the unpainted pile. That is a good thing in my opinion. I also had to learn to take better photos...also a good thing. As well, it has led to me painting more terrain which I never do...and that is good. My little people need things to hide behind.
-
Have to admit "fun" is not the first word that leaps to my mind either. Not only do I consider my brushwork somewhere around tabletop standard - certainly not competition level - but I'm painfully aware my photography skills are sub par. That said, this will still spur me on to slather away at the unpainted lead mountain.
Makes two of us! lol
LPL is ALWAYS fun anyhow 8)
-
Put me down as another one using this to paint more miniatures to reduce the unpainted pile.
-
LPL is ALWAYS fun anyhow 8)
Calimero, truer words were never spoken! Salute!!!👷🏻
-
I guess themes make you think a bit more about what you will enter. I didn't need to buy any extra minis to cover the themes, but I did need to dig around a bit in my "to paint" box to find stuff that would match the theme. Basically it made me paint things I wasn't currently working on.
Personally I would love to see Blind Voting. You only get to see who entered the team after you vote. Just helps avoid any bias.
-
Seeing the extension of the deadline in the end gave me the needed boost in mojo for entry 1-3. Some quick photos were taken with my phone and if those come out acceptable I'll participate after all. In the worst case I'll take some new pictures with older models :-I
-
34 entrants so far
1. Orctrader
2. Za Zjurman
3. Captain Blood
4. D@rth J@ymZ
5. khartoum2
6. Dentatus
7. TheBlackCrane
8. Thargor
9. Freelancer
10. Uncle Mike
11. nikko
12. Temudjin00
13. Prof.Witchheimer
14. DBSubashi
15. Basement Dweller
16. area23
17. ollv
18. Admiral Benbow
19. Steam Flunky
20. Verd
21. Chambersofminiatures
22. Hammers
23. Michi
24. Calimero
25. Grimm
26. Lt.Hazel
27. wolfie907
28. Mr Tough Guy
29. mikedemana
30. Timbor
31. von Lucky
32. Zoogla
33. Dolmot
34. Braxandur
-
Phew - Dolmot squeaks in! lol
I was wondering if he was going to show up... Wouldn't have been the same without him :)
(And - Oh my! - the return of Zoogla :-* Wonderful!)
Great to see so many of the usual suspects and past greats back in the fray, as well as several new participants...
(I can't help wondering about the other 6,370 members of LAF though... Surely there must be a few more painters amongst such a vast community. Ah well... Roll on Round 1 :) )
-
Not me though lol
We might have to move house soon so I can't justify it, sorry :(
cheers
James
-
Not me though lol
We might have to move house soon so I can't justify it, sorry :(
cheers
James
Ah well, you flirted with the idea - that's something ;)
We'll just have to find another way to fast track the painting of all those GoT figures you have made... :D
-
Ah well, you flirted with the idea - that's something ;)
We'll just have to find another way to fast track the painting of all those GoT figures you have made... :D
I did, several times lol
Just got a few more Edo period Japanese and Brits to do and them I'm on them ;)
cheers
James
-
Nah, it wasn't in the cards. Couldn't finish the first round team in time, the colour scheme didn't agree with me and no energy to go back and sort it out so decided to stay out of it this time round. Looking forward to round 1 now. :)
-
I took part in the last two but this time round I just lost my mojo over the winter months - the time when you really need to get the spadework done for this thing. I also had less terrain prepared than I wanted, so decided to skip it this time. This year I can enjoy it without the stress of deadlines. :D
-
Dang I rushed last night to get everything finished, so I ciuld send it in today -the extended deadline, but after taking the photos of my round 1 team, my camera died. Sad to leave out because of that.. :'(
I could l, if I got permission, send the photo for my round 1 team now, and send round 2 & 3 tomorrow.. as my friend will borrow me his camera... :D
-
Just do it. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. :D
Dang I rushed last night to get everything finished, so I ciuld send it in today -the extended deadline, but after taking the photos of my round 1 team, my camera died. Sad to leave out because of that.. :'(
I could l, if I got permission, send the photo for my round 1 team now, and send round 2 & 3 tomorrow.. as my friend will borrow me his camera... :D
-
Dang I rushed last night to get everything finished, so I ciuld send it in today -the extended deadline, but after taking the photos of my round 1 team, my camera died. Sad to leave out because of that.. :'(
I could l, if I got permission, send the photo for my round 1 team now, and send round 2 & 3 tomorrow.. as my friend will borrow me his camera... :D
Basically that would be fine with me but you know, we need an even number of participants..
-
Yeah realised that just after I posted it.. :( I'll just enjoy from the sideline :)
-
Really looking forward to seeing the first entries.
Let the fun begin!!!
-
Best wishes to all
Let the games begin!
-
Pompa circensis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompa_circensis) time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B0CyOAO8y0
-
Did you need another participant to get numbers even? I can contribute. I didn't participate because I just joined t th e forum and it disnt seem right but if you need another I have a lot of unlisted and painted minis.
-
Did you need another participant to get numbers even? I can contribute. I didn't participate because I just joined t th e forum and it disnt seem right but if you need another I have a lot of unlisted and painted minis.
Please do so! We could both join, if they still let us :) :)
-
Did you need another participant to get numbers even? I can contribute. I didn't participate because I just joined t th e forum and it disnt seem right but if you need another I have a lot of unlisted and painted minis.
What a great first post! :D Might be too late though, but welcome to the LAF Mr Business.
-
Did you need another participant to get numbers even? I can contribute. I didn't participate because I just joined t th e forum and it disnt seem right but if you need another I have a lot of unlisted and painted minis.
Yes, sure, if you can contribute 3 pics with never published miniatures, it would be appreciated.
-
And here we go with the Round 1! Good luck to all participants.
LordOdo and Mr. Business, given that I receive your pics in the next few hours, I would be willing to start another poll with your two as opponents.
-
Holy cow what a first round! :o
If the entries shown on this round show the level this season is going to have we are in for a big treat! :D Many thanks for all the participants already 8)
-
Huzzah! We're off. And lots of lovely painting to look at.
Question - the email I got for Round 1 - was it supposed to be blank just as a notification to say it's started? :D
-
Huzzah! We're off. And lots of lovely painting to look at.
Question - the email I got for Round 1 - was it supposed to be blank just as a notification to say it's started? :D
No, it wasn't supposed to be blank, as usual there was some information about Round 1 starting and the link to the forum
-
Ah... maybe my email wiped the content or something. Not to worry, I have the forum on speed dial anyway! :D
-
No, it wasn't supposed to be blank, as usual there was some information about Round 1 starting and the link to the forum
Just checked my mails. It is also blank!
-
Just checked my mails. It is also blank!
Odd, the email I've received wasn't blank. But thanks for heads-up. Perhaps we have a new problem with software.
-
Sigh!
My apologies gents, I screwed this up and didn't manage to get my round 1 entry finished in time. :'(
Have two entries painted and 8 more prepped, but I of course left the most important one till last ... >:(
Good luck to all those with actual organizational skills ...
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
-
And here we go with the Round 1! Good luck to all participants.
LordOdo and Mr. Business, given that I receive your pics in the next few hours, I would be willing to start another poll with your two as opponents.
I've sent mine, hope Mr. Business will do the same :)
Great you're organising this again!
-
I don't know why but many of the votes I cast I kept getting an error message that the poll was closed or that I voted twice.
-
I've just voted on round one and was amazed that the standard has risen yet again. I thought that those competitors who are normally contenders for the top spots had reached their zenith, but this year they all seem to have gone that little bit further and generally everyone's standard seems to be higher than last years. Going to be an interesting season and based on this round it is going to be a hard fight for that top spot.
-
And so it begins.....
The standard from some of our top runners :o just outstanding. If they keep that up for the whole 11 rounds I'll be lucky to come anywhere near half way up the table.
@ Prof - my email also consisted of just a blank page.
-
The standard from some of our top runners :o just outstanding. If they keep that up for the whole 11 rounds I'll be lucky to come anywhere near half way up the table.
You and me both, Thargor! Some absolutely gorgeous stuff... o_o
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Great first round!! :o :-* :o :-* My apologies to those that I did not vote for. The quality of all the contestants was so high that I could have easily voted for them in another pairing. Great job and I am looking forward to all of the future entries.
LB
-
No, it wasn't supposed to be blank, as usual there was some information about Round 1 starting and the link to the forum
Mine's empty as well, header only no content.
Been fretting all day at work, since nothing posted before my shift started...
Home again now, & My, Oh MY do we have a horserace, or whatt!!!!
Some mis-fortunate pairings of Titan vs Titan, but WOW!!
Times like these I really miss that
BOTH
button...
Adding such a device would NOT result in auto-ties.
Somebody, probably more'n a few, will vote for one, or t'other.
There will be a winner!!
& I will win too, knowing I've given accolades & approbation to both worthies!!
I mean, just lookit how many fine entrants are staring at the fuzzy end of the lollipop, this first round.
These guys are good, real good, but dayum, their equally good, or just a smidgen better opponent runs away with many more votes.
Even the over-obvious ever popular attraction of Nippleodeon makes no winner certain!
This is gonna be a whole lotta FUN!
Valerik
Wants the damn BOTH button inna BIG way
-
Well, my attempt to be involved this year was a disaster... I just couldn't pull it off. Now I have a handfull of five-figure parties have painted/assembled... Maybe I'll keep working and prep them for next year! :)
Good luck guys, I'm looking forward to it eagerly!
thanks
n
-
Well, my attempt to be involved this year was a disaster... I just couldn't pull it off. Now I have a handfull of five-figure parties have painted/assembled... Maybe I'll keep working and prep them for next year! :)
That sounds like a good plan Neldoreth! The way to guarantee you make the next LPL is to build a few teams well in advance :)
-
Round 2 started. Like mentioned in this round we started using of the Swiss System (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament). So nothing random any more, no manual adjustments, what will be, will be. Good luck, guys :)
-
So far the first two rounds have been interesting with some well matched sets making voting difficult. I feel sometimes it comes down to how well they were photographed so I can better see the details in which finally gets my vote.
I do have one suggestion either for further rounds or next year's competition.
How about dropping the names from the rounds so that the voting is more anonymous?
-
I am not sure if its me missing something, my PC or somethings gone wrong, but in round 2 i can only see 16 instead of 17 pairings at the moment. My 15mm dark elves have disappeared.
-
I am not sure if its me missing something, my PC or somethings gone wrong, but in round 2 i can only see 16 instead of 17 pairings at the moment. My 15mm dark elves have disappeared.
Robert, please check your PMs
-
I can't find the match-up with Michi... was that SF's? I had all entries open in tabs since yesterday but only got around to voting today... one didn't work and upon reloading seemed to be unavailable.
-
Shame what happened to Michi's thing. Wasn't my sort of deal, but I still thought it was good.
I don't like the removal of anything, regardless of the content. :(
-
Shame what happened to Michi's thing. Wasn't my sort of deal, but I still thought it was good.
I don't like the removal of anything, regardless of the content. :(
Me too and it didn't make me happy but it had to be for some reasons. I've talked and explained everything to Michi and Steam Flunky and both guys are absolutely fine with this decision. The votes gained aren't going to loose, Steam Flunky won with about 85 vote points difference.
-
While it's none of my business, what happened? Did someone take offence with the nudity of an LPL entry? :'(
Also: A tip for future moderation situations... don't nuke offending material. Censor it and leave the discussion (locked if need be) for posterity. It's usually not a problem here, but other forums suffer from the whole "what happened?! where did those threads go?"
-
Me too and it didn't make me happy but it had to be for some reasons. I've talked and explained everything to Michi and Steam Flunky and both guys are absolutely fine with this decision. The votes gained aren't going to loose, Steam Flunky won with about 85 vote points difference.
I understand that you have to do things you don't want to when your hands are tied.
While it's none of my business, what happened? Did someone take offence with the nudity of an LPL entry? :'(
Also: A tip for future moderation situations... don't nuke offending material. Censor it and leave the discussion (locked if need be) for posterity. It's usually not a problem here, but other forums suffer from the whole "what happened?! where did those threads go?"
Prof left the thread up over here. (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=88304.0)
I don't know the actual reason for removal, though, since Prof said it was nothing mentioned in that thread.
-
Not the nudity (which is allowed) but some particular interpretation of the scene that I am not going to explain, sorry. Now it's over, persons concerned have agreed and I would be really thankful guys for letting the subject drop. It's been a very stressful day. Thank you.
-
I would be really thankful guys for letting the subject drop.
No probs with that Prof. =)
-
And back to the main story...
What a wonderful example of miniature painting by one and all.
Thanks to everyone who is participating as I, for one, love catching the latest instalment of the LPL on a Sunday morning and long may it continue.
Keep it up, people, it is great entertainment, full of some of the best miniature eye-candy around.
:D
-
..... it is great entertainment, full of some of the best miniature eye-candy around.
:D
Can't argue with that. Always brightens up my Sunday.
-
Speaking on behalf of the assembled slaves to the paint, we are glad to be of service :D
-
Speaking on behalf of the assembled slaves to the paint, we are glad to be of service :D
Stop the idle chat then and get back to work ;)
-
Stop the idle chat then and get back to work ;)
lol lol
-
Speaking on behalf of the assembled slaves to the paint, we are glad to be of service
Stop the idle chat then and get back to work
For shame Moonshado, you forgot the Magic Word:
NOW!!
Seriously, Thank You each & every Contender, I can start Sundays with a smile!!
& the Quality of the collective Craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing!!
Even the nekkid ones...
Valerik
"I plead the Fifth Commandment"
-
Round 3 started, good luck!
-
Don't forget to submit your round 4 entries by tomorrow!
I just submitted mine (and round 5 so I won't forget!) 8)
-
By tomorrow? That would be Saturday. I just checked once more to confirm that I missed the deadline, which is Friday :(
A bad start this year for me :'(
-
By tomorrow? That would be Saturday. I just checked once more to confirm that I missed the deadline, which is Friday :(
That's okay, just send the pics before start of the round on Sunday, guys.
-
By tomorrow? That would be Saturday. I just checked once more to confirm that I missed the deadline, which is Friday :(
A bad start this year for me :'(
When I posted that, it was still Thursday over here in Canadia ;)
-
Round 4 started. Best of luck to the participants!
-
Best round so far, imho. A few really great entries...
-
As a small request, I would appreciate if people could refrain from revealing the voting status in the comments for at least, say, 24 or 48 hours. I believe the polls are set to "no peeking" mode for a reason. Comments like "I'm getting clobbered here" or even "it's really close" on the very first day spoil that aspect to some extent. It would be fair to give most people a chance to vote with no hints, hence the suggested period of silence. So how about discussing painting until Tuesday or so and the results only after that?
-
good point, Dolmot, I also would appreciate showing more restraint discussing a running round.
-
Round 5 started. Good luck!
-
Yikes, and time for round 6 entries already!
-
Round 6 has started. Good luck!
-
Can I just say that if any of you painters involved in this meets an unfortunate end then I would appreciate the donation of your hearts to me so that I can eat them and take your painting powers.
-
Can I just say that if any of you painters involved in this meets an unfortunate end then I would appreciate the donation of your hearts to me so that I can eat them and take your painting powers.
Good thought, wrong part, ...perhaps...
Is it the eyes?
The hands? Or just the dancin', dangly digits thereof?
The (oversized) liver?
The Lungs, Outsized, Deep Breaths For Holding, 2 ea?
The Noives, so's ya doant get dem shakes t'spoil th' details?
Tis obvious it isn't the Soul, those were clearly sold, long, long ago...
Valerik
"In order to bring you the finest in entertainment there will be a 3 drink minimum"
-
Fantastic entries this year, keep it up gentlemen (and ladies if present...).
I was slightly regretting not entering the fracas this year, right up until my appendix ruptured three weeks ago. I paint week to week and it would have knocked me out of even entering something, let alone compete!
Particiation in the LPL was not meant to be this year ;)
Great work- I've been enjoying being a spectator :)
-
Ruptured appendix - oooh very nasty. Glad to know you're alright Matt.
Maybe next year then :)
-
Good news, you're well, Matt!
And yes, we're missing you and your entries this year :'( I hope we see you next year again as productive and inventive as ever!
-
Get well, soon, Matt! I know I miss seeing your compositions this year. Take care...
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Get well, soon, Matt! I know I miss seeing your compositions this year. Take care...
Ditto!
I certainly miss your participation, that's for sure.
Get well soon.
:)
-
Round 7 has started. Good luck!
-
My round 8 entry is making good progress, and it is only Monday! I even dug out some figs for Round 9 and cleaned them up. I decided to not paint the Flint & Feather figs I had set aside for that round. In the words of Monty Python, and now, for something completely different...
I figured maybe you guys are getting tired of looking at tattoos and warpaint, so this will be a complete change of pace... lol
Good luck, everyone!
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
I was slightly regretting not entering the fracas this year, right up until my appendix ruptured three weeks ago. I paint week to week and it would have knocked me out of even entering something, let alone compete!
Hope your making a full and speedy recovery Matt!
Tom
-
My round 8 entry is making good progress, and it is only Monday! I even dug out some figs for Round 9 and cleaned them up. I decided to not paint the Flint & Feather figs I had set aside for that round. In the words of Monty Python, and now, for something completely different...
I figured maybe you guys are getting tired of looking at tattoos and warpaint, so this will be a complete change of pace... lol
Good luck, everyone!
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
I have been enjoying them! Looking forward to the KS when it launches as well. My round 9 is done, just needs some matte spray. Rounds 10 and 11 are in the assembly stage... though the buffer I had built myself for the last two rounds is starting to dwindle a bit!
-
Round 8 finished, round 10 started......hang on...maybe I should have started round 9 instead :o
-
Round 8 finished, round 10 started......hang on...maybe I should have started round 9 instead :o
Bahaha! lol lol lol
I've begun my Round 9 this evening, too. Paycheck to paycheck, hand to mouth, whatever you want to call it when you have only the week between submitting the upcoming round's photos on Thursday and the following Thursday to get them done.
This is definitely the part of LPL I call "the grind"... :D
My fondest memory of LPL was when -- to get the final round finished -- I had to set my alarm clock to get up every 2 hours to paint some more, let it dry, set the alarm clock... o_o
And, what the heck, for flashback sake, here was the result of a redeye night of painting and photographing before the deadline that next morning..."Frog Gigging Gone Wrong!"
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Hungry%20Games/Mikedemana_Round10.jpg)
Hmm...looking at that makes all the stress and madness worth it, right...? Right?? lol
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Well that one was well worth the loss of sleep Mike. A lovely piece of modelling and painting :)
-
Hmm...looking at that makes all the stress and madness worth it, right...? Right?? lol
Yes, that is a very nice piece indeed. :)
I am heartened to hear other veterans of past LPLs acknowledging the physical/psychological grind of the later rounds. I accept that I am just a painting wimp, having now completed more figures for these last 8 rounds than I completed in the last 8 months ... or possibly in the past 8 years (if I only count fully painted rather than mostly painted models)! :o
-
A day off today, so managed to get Round 10 almost done. Just the bases to go. Got dayshifts from tomorrow through to Friday, so it looks like I've got a couple of hours each evening to get round 9 done.
-
Round 8 started. Good luck!
-
Yes, that is a very nice piece indeed. :)
I am heartened to hear other veterans of past LPLs acknowledging the physical/psychological grind of the later rounds. I accept that I am just a painting wimp, having now completed more figures for these last 8 rounds than I completed in the last 8 months ... or possibly in the past 8 years (if I only count fully painted rather than mostly painted models)! :o
I agree (the grind and the fact I'm getting stuff painted!). I still have all of round 10 to paint and half of round 11.
So what am I doing with my hobby time? cleaning up 1/600 ACW riverboats instead.
-
So what am I doing with my hobby time? cleaning up 1/600 ACW riverboats instead.
Lol! Why, yes, of course, that is a perfectly sensible thing to be doing with your available time at this point in the competition. ;)
-
In the process of flocking my entry for the upcoming round 9 ("And now, for something completely different..." lol). I plan to photograph it and send off the pic Thursday. Meanwhile, Round 10 was glued together tonight, and will likely be primed tomorrow. Chances are, I will be foregoing the "big" bonus points again. I just didn't have anything that matched the theme.
The question is: Will I paint a new entry for Round 11? Or will I forego the "new" bonus and stage and photograph some diabolical scene using previously published figs? I have an idea for a fallback if I don't get a new Round 11 painted...
We're in the home stretch, boys...! o_o
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Struggling with my round 9 entry. There just aren't enough hours this week.
-
I was at least a week ahead of schedule, but going to Salute followed by the imagine film festival put an end to that, have been struggling with the last few rounds. The only reason I made it this week is because we got a day of to celebrate the kings birthday, normally not a fan of the Dutch Royal house, but he sure helped me out this week :D spend the entire day painting yesterday and managed to finish my round 9 entry and even managed to start round 10, and there's more national holidays and a days of work in the next two weeks so hopefully will manage to get round 10 and 11 done in time :D
-
Struggling with my round 9 entry. There just aren't enough hours this week.
Good luck, Thargor...hope you make it! I just sent in Round 9 and Round 10 is primed on my desk staring at me. I have no energy to begin them tonight, though. :(
I did get a chance to do some Google Image searches for ideas on how to paint my fantasy beasties...lots of cool artwork online that gave me ideas.
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Feeling your pain
Just sent in round 9 last night no where near what I would have liked to do but after average 14 hour days for the last few weeks really struggling to keep on top
Fortunately done a bit of the round 10 painting in advance = Next year must pledge to be furtert ahead at the start
Still good fun though
-
Well, I have failed to get my team finished for this round, let alone get a picture and submit it.
On the plus side my Round 10 entry is lacking only base detailing, so I should be back in it next week.
Round 11? Maybe I'll get to finish round 9 and submit that.
-
Still painting round 9 like a mad man. I will be painting right through the night if necessary. Hopefully the Prof. will accept a delayed incoming entry. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
It's 6:50am on a Saturday morning here. Time to get round 10 and 11 done. Stupid riverboats.
-
It's 6:50am on a Saturday morning here. Time to get round 10 and 11 done.Stupid riverboats.
That is crazy talk, man! Nothing better than a riverboat! 😁
-
You have no idea. Since one member picked up Peter Pig's 'Hammerin' Iron' at Cancon in January riverboat affection has spread like scurvy through the club.
-
Round 9 started, chaps :)
-
Just glued Round 10 to their bases Thursday at 7 pm...still have the flocking to do, dullcoating, and photographing.
Round 11...? :'( Don't...know...if...I...can...make...it...
Suffering from painting fatigue o_o lol
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
There are 11 roubda this year?! I missed that... How come?
-
Because the LPL is awesome Hammers!
Actually because it is the 10th Anniversary season, so we all get an extra round of tasty tasty goodness.
-
Because the LPL is awesome Hammers!
Actually because it is the 10th Anniversary season, so we all get an extra round of tasty tasty goodness.
Ah. Me seeing the light in the tunnel and all...
-
Round 11...? :'( Don't...know...if...I...can...make...it...
Suffering from painting fatigue o_o lol
YES, YOU CAN!!!
Just contributed my 10th entry, you can do too! One more round to go after this - start painting tonight and you´ll have six more sleepless nights to paint through: That eleventh has to be a MONUMENTAL entry!!!
-
That eleventh has to be a MONUMENTAL entry!!!
Thanks for the words of encouragement, Michi. My thought, though, is to do a shout-out to the Professor's amazing run of entries with his hordes of newly-painted miniatures for this season. I would put scads of figs in there for a really cool scene I have in my mind. I'd be losing the "New" bonus, though. So, yes, I'll submit a Round 11, but it may be the only one of my season that doesn't qualify for the new bonus...
Wimping out...or no?
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Wimping out...or no?
Mike, it's a tall order to turn in 10 rounds, never mind 11. It's not wimping out. I'm sure whatever you present will look great as ever. I would personally love to see your entire native American assembly from this LPL. Well, maybe in due course :)
-
Round 10 started, best of luck!
-
This is an Insmouth round!
-
I would personally love to see your entire native American assembly from this LPL.
Thanks, Cap'n. You're reading my mind... lol
Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
-
Didn't get my planned round 11 entry done in time, so I pulled out some stuff I painted last year. So in all I used 4 older teams of miniatures (touching up two of those sets this year), and 7 completely new teams.
I just did a break down of the new miniatures I painted in 2016 for the LPL:
x47 28mm miniatures
x1 28mm cannon
x2 28mm horses
x5 1/72 aircraft
x45 15mm cavalry
Wow. Coming in the bottom group doesn't seem so bad now.
Thanks Alex for running this (and painting some lovely entries yourself!).
-
Great numbers, there Von Lucky! I shall have to count what I have painted too...
Just submitted Round 11! What a long week, lol
-
I just did a break down of the new miniatures I painted in 2016 for the LPL:
x47 28mm miniatures
x1 28mm cannon
x2 28mm horses
x5 1/72 aircraft
x45 15mm cavalry
Well done! I counted 96 28mm miniatures I painted for LPL10 that you saw, 5 which were retracted in round 2 and 16 you never saw, because I prefered to contribute substitutes -that´s a total of 117. Thank you all for the help of shrinking my lead pile and to the Prof. for a big, big show by both his own entries and showing us all the eye candy from the contributing contestants. I really appreciate to be part of this great community!
-
Round 11 started. Good luck, guys :)
-
there was an eleventh round!? :(