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Other Stuff => The Lead Painters' League => Season 7 => Topic started by: Overlord on March 15, 2013, 09:22:08 AM
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I'm very glad to announce the Lead painters' League Season 7!
As Alex, Richard & Ray are expecting to be rather busy for the next few months, I have poked my head above the parapet to run this years contest - please be gentle with me!
The rules are broadly the same as last year, but please read through them carefully: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51649.0
As in LPL6 the main points are:
1) The number of entrants will be limited to 50.
2) To qualify for participation in the League you have to enter 3 new teams by the start date.
3) Registration for Season 7 of LPL is only possible in a 5 day window (8th April-13th April 2013).
4) Any "Photoshop" manipulation of the photos is not allowed.
This thread is for general discussion on the LPL7.
All your rules questions should be posted here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51649.0
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 pics.
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!
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I'm in :)
Thankyou Overlord for running the comp.,I can only imagine the effort...
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Yes!
Or wait, I mean, shit, now I really have to paint a lot of stuff that I've planned to paint :o
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Awesome ! Now, what am I going to paint from the lead mountain?
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Awesome! Thank you generous Overlord for taking on the daunting task of running the LPL 7. I have read the rules and can't wait to get started.
Well, frankly, I have started of course, but now I can bite into the bonus rounds as well.
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Here we go again :D... Thanx Overlord for organizing and good luck to all of us planning and painting o_o
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Good luck everyone! I'd love to be a part in it( God knows my lead pile could do with!! ;)) but I'm a wee bitty busy at the mo!!
Roll on round one!
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Drat, no luck with the bonus rounds this time. :'( At the moment I'm trying to get my skirmish projects restarted. It's hard to make a command group if five models is the group. And civil war...no recognisable wars around here. I guess sci-fi is more skirmish-friendly but it's not on my project list either. Doesn't help in reducing the lead mountain if I have to increase it by a few dozen models first. :? Well, I'll see if there's something suitable...and schedules don't murder me so completely like they've done all winter.
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Good call on the comment censorship.
Shame it's not starting after Salute but I probably wouldn't get something done for every round anyway lol
cheers
James
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Oh boy... I've got rd 1 and rd 10 covered, but rd 5 will take some creativity.
Still on the fence regarding participation though. Will have to think long and hard on that. Looking forward to a spring time full of eye candy though!
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Nice!
Thanks for taking this upon you overlord
I have a lot of not finished projects standing on my painting desk that are really looking forward to being finished. Off course nothing that can be used for round 1,5 and 10 so I still have some work cut out for me. Part of the fun also comes from the frantic painting and I'll try reach a nice stress level with trying to build a lot of scenery. lol
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Well done Overlord for stepping in and thanks in advance for all the hard work.
Very tempted to enter again this year...
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Very tempted to enter again this year...
Me too....
Mike Demana
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Well done Overlord for stepping in and thanks in advance for all the hard work.
I also would like to thank to Paul (Overlord), actually without him stepping in we wouldn't have any LPL this year.
Good Luck, Paul!
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Well done for taking this on. Good man.
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 pics.
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.
Thank heavens! :)
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Ahh, at least. Might be time to paint some old lead again ... 8)
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Ah LPL, how I have missed you...
I can't believe it's that time of year already
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Well I will paint along & try to keep up this year whether I enter the LPL or not.
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Well done Overlord I wish you all the best
I"m jealous as I shall be sitting this one out as I'm travelling and will be overseas for a few weeks of the competition
Best wishes to all, its a brilliant competition and great fun to take part in
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Thanks for taking on this daunting task Overlord. I really look forward to the contest, now to get out the miniatures, start planning and prepping :)
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Please note: The theme for Round 5 have been slightly amended. Please refer to the Rules thread.
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=51649.0
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Need to decide if I'm going to push to enter this year, having sat out the last one - I seem to be falling into the habit of alternating LPLs, so 7 would form an elegant pattern with 3 & 5...
I'm not entirely a fan of the restrictions on basic photoshoppery - a well-chosen title & font could set the mood beautifully - but I understand why the restriction was put in place!
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After my initial excitement I've realised I'm going to have to sit this one out. I'm putting the house on the market so my hobby time is now round about zero. I'd rather someone who could definitely commit to painting the full 50+ miniatures took my place!
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Hmmm, yes, going to have to have a good think about this one. I *do* have the small matter of my university dissertation to write. I could talk to my tutor, but I'm not convinced this quite counts as grounds for a deadline extension... lol
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I may have to enter this time!
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What’s the proper way to name our entry’s picture again? Last LPL a name structure was proposed to make things easier for the people running the thing… :?
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A very good point. Thanks for bringing it up, as it will help me greatly organising each round.
Ideally your photo should be named in the following format:
forum_name_01_title_of your_entry
ie. overlord_01_Napoleons_HQ
Please use underlined spaces between words. The 2 digit number after your forum name should correspond with the round it is being submitted for (01-10). This is especially important for the initial submissions as they cover rounds 01 to 03. If possible try to keep the titles for entries brief.
Thank you for your assistance.
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Greetings,
what did I read above ? "Ah how did I miss you" :)
Well its SOO true.
And how I do long to participate this year again. Especially as the bonus rounds would indeed fit my lead 'Everest' (which wasn't the case with last years rounds).
Unfortunately RL intrudes rather heavily this year (and even more next year) so I won't participate as a painter. But you can be sure I will wait eagerly each weekly update to vote and comment. THAT at least I can do.
I wish everyone participating such great fun
and good painting and photographing luck
Jo
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I'm in...although I can't promise fantastic things, having a one year old in one hand most of the time... o_o
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I look forward to admiring everyone's work! :)
Ted
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Sweet! Thanks for all the work to get the season going. Much appreciated.
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Is it permitted to let us know how many slots are left for contenders? (I would like to participate, found the announcement somewhat late, and don't want to get hyped up to do it and find out there's no chance left to enter).
I would be excited to be a part of this, but if that's not to be, I'll be happy to view the [always] tremendous entries!
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At this point no one is officially entered so all 50 slots are still open. Once the Submission period opens then participants get a slot by entering their first 3 teams...the 50 slots didn't completely fill for several days last year...(if at all?)
Cheers,
Blue
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@TheWeasel
As Blue said no entries are being taken as yet.
Entries may only be submitted from 1900 hrs on 8th April until 1200 hrs on 13th April, or until all 50 places are taken up. The earlier you submit the better your chance of being accepted.
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I have a real issue with the timing - I have no lead to paint - yes it is true
& keeping in the spirit of things I dont want to put in stuff that has never seen the light of day or been photographed
plus I am on a walking holiday along Hadrians Wall from the 13th to 19th April so I am a bit bu****ed.
I shall just have to watch and admire...
Eric
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Best of luck to everyone I shall be eagerly awaiting the start.
I really like the idea of entering but real life is just too hectic to justify taking a place.
Eric quick buy some lead, you may be in mortal danger!! Did you not find anything long forgotten when you tidied the shed?
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Might see what I can find in Sunbury... ;)
I also have some farmyard animals that need painting - would a unit of five sheep qualify?
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Damn, I have to drop :(
I wish you all guys the best of luck and I really look forward to ten upcoming and pleasant sundays :)
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:-[ Sorry to loose you Silver....though to be honest I am in a similar dilemma right now...my early summer is getting very busy...I sure hope I can really complete enough work to compete...
I would hate to fill a spot then drop the ball... o_o
Blue
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:-[ Sorry to loose you Silver....though to be honest I am in a similar dilemma right now...my early summer is getting very busy...I sure hope I can really complete enough work to compete...
I would hate to fill a spot then drop the ball... o_o
Blue
And I.Was looking forward to seeing Skander's work over 10 weeks.
Hope you make it as well Blue,one gets use to other members participating and seeing their work over the years,it's part of the fun,the social (if I may call it that) side of it :)
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Cheers Blue :)
@Guy, I'll try to do my own LPL if possible :)
It's a pity that I couldn't compete with my round 10 entry, since I had an awesome idea :)
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I'm starting my biannual pilgrimage to Salute tomorrow, via the US
Hope to see some of you there but I have to sit this one out as its just too much hassle with the travel
I'm really looking forward to voting though
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Cheers Blue :)
@Guy, I'll try to do my own LPL if possible :)
It's a pity that I couldn't compete with my round 10 entry, since I had an awesome idea :)
I like your ideas :)
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I'm thinking that I'm not going to be able to do it this time around, either. I have nothing photographed yet. Who knows? I might find some burst of energy and get it done, but my guess is I'll be just an admirer on the sidelines this time...
Mike Demana
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Just a quick reminder to everyone; There are now less than 24 hours until the start of the submission window for entries for this years contest.
You may not enter your LPL7 registration pics before 1900 hrs GMT Monday 8th April 2013. Any earlier entries won't be accepted. Entries must be received by 12.00 noon GMT on Saturday 13th April 2013.
Remember, you must submit THREE teams by this date. Participation is limited to the first 50 entries received. The earlier you submit, the better your chance of being successful, so dont leave it until the last moments or you might be disappointed.
Good luck to everyone. :)
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Photos sent, Phew ! Good luck everyone,may your AVs be high and your ISOs low ;)
Cheers
Wolfie
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Photos sent, Phew ! Good luck everyone,may your AVs be high and your ISOs low ;)
Cheers
Wolfie
Hhm, I don't think it's 19:00 hrs GMT already, isnt't it?
>>You may not enter your LPL7 registration pics before 1900 hrs GMT Monday 8th April 2013. Any earlier entries won't be accepted. Entries must be received by 12.00 noon GMT on Saturday 13th April 2013.<<
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Please Note:
As Admiral Benbow has said, entries can only be made after 1900 hours GMT today.
As a rough guide that means:
2000 hours: UK (British Summer Time)
2100 hours: Western Europe
1500 hours East Coast USA
1300 hours West Coast USA
I have already received several entries early. Please resubmit them at the correct time, as I don't want anyone to miss out, but must be fair to all entrants. Thank you.
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One of the early submissions has no mention of the members forum name. Can everyone please ensure that they state their forum ID clearly. I need to know who you are!
It is also very helpful to me if the following naming convention for photos is followed (which includes your ID):
forum_name_01_title_of your_entry
ie. overlord_01_Napoleons_HQ
Please use underlined spaces between words. The 2 digit number after your forum name should correspond with the round it is being submitted for (01-10). This is especially important for the initial submissions as they cover rounds 01 to 03. If possible try to keep the titles for entries brief.
Cheers.
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Wolfie, You have to add the 5 hours on top in Australia, You are earlier ;)
as usual lol
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Wolfie, You have to add the 5 hours on top in Australia, You are earlier ;)
as usual lol
Were the pics upside down too? ;D
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That should be the time to send the pictures (… well in 5 minutes) but I’m still at work for at least another 3 and ½ hours!!! :o
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Were the pics upside down too? ;D
The main question is: When Paul deletes them, will the loading icon spin clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time/scripts/clock-8/runner.php (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time/scripts/clock-8/runner.php)
nope, too early, in 2 hours!
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Good luck Paul! :)
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http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time/scripts/clock-8/runner.php (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time/scripts/clock-8/runner.php)
nope, too early, in 2 hours!
You're right, my bad! ;D
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I'm in. :)
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Pictures sent 8)
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Pictures send. First time was an hour to early due to thinking that the difference with GMT in the Netherlands was only an hour...
Now time to start on the next rounds ;)
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Wolfie, You have to add the 5 hours on top in Australia, You are earlier ;)
as usual lol
Feck, sorry Paul I am all arse about,always get confused with GMT
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Submitted my entries, it will be great to see you all's work again! :)
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Pictures send. First time was an hour to early due to thinking that the difference with GMT in the Netherlands was only an hour...
Now time to start on the next rounds ;)
Apparently it is in winter, and in summer English time is one hour later than GMT as well. I did not know that.
Anyway, I just finished painting. The paint on the bases is drying right now, after that it's flocking and taking pictures, but I'll go sleep first 8)
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Anyway, I just finished painting. The paint on the bases is drying right now, after that it's flocking and taking pictures, but I'll go sleep first 8)
Oh come on Pil, you pussy! It's the LPL! You don't have time for sleep!!! ;) lol
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I have received 11 entries so far, and replied to all those participants.
If you have not had a reply, let me know and I will check. A couple of people who entered early need to reconfirm their entries.
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Make that 12 - assuming I haven't cocked it up somehow!
Believe it or not I was aiming for the 19.00 GMT deadline!
Why is it that those last little bits that need doing take the longest? o_o
Best finish off rounds 4 and 5...
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I've got pictures to take of two and three... Hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
Good to see you're committed 'sants!
Cheers
Blue
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Just send my entries. I hope it’s not too late… and I hope I’m not the only average painter that will enter this LPL ;D
Thanks again for running this fun competition!
Cheers!
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I just sent my first three photos in so have no fear, Calimero, you're in good company in average painter land.
Hey, someone has to fill the bottom third of the rankings, right?
lol
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Oh come on Pil, you pussy! It's the LPL! You don't have time for sleep!!! ;) lol
lol
I will take pictures tonight 8)
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lol
I will take pictures tonight 8)
Looking forward to some more grim pictures from you and again, I'll try to beat you ; p
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Just send my entries. I hope it’s not too late… and I hope I’m not the only average painter that will enter this LPL ;D
I'm in again this year. With a 39th place out of 46 participants I'm most definately an average painter (at best).
Still, I'm aiming to get full bonus this year and hope to get at least two 'wins'. This last will depend on the match-ups. I have the impression that all match-ups are completely random throughout the entire competition, so that even after a couple of losses you can still face an 'undefeated' painter.
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Apparently it is in winter, and in summer English time is one hour later than GMT as well. I did not know that.
I should have known, since this change in time is the main reason I managed to miss some episodes of Star Trek when I was a kid :D
Looking forward to all the nice entries and as far as I see it, there are no mediocre painters in the LPL, everyone who manges to finish is IMHO a painting hero!
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Cheers Blue - good luck with getting your entry in too.
Lots of familiar faces so far - its shaping up to be another great contest! :D
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I'm in this year :D..
I'm very happy to participate...
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@ Wirelizard and gnomehome, in the worst case scenario we’ll end up in the 50th position… out of 3872 LAF members that’s still not too bad ;)
Cheers!
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Entries in - bottom 10 here I come :)
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I'm in this year :D..
I'm very happy to participate...
You made it! Well done :)
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Looking forward to all the nice entries and as far as I see it, there are no mediocre painters in the LPL, everyone who manges to finish is IMHO a painting hero!
I can only echo this comment as I was deluded into thinking that I may be able to enter this year but reality went and slapped me around the chops whilst saying:
"You fool!
Do you honestly think that you could keep up with the tight schedule of a team a week plus extras?
Idiot!"
@ Wirelizard and gnomehome, in the worst case scenario we’ll end up in the 50th position… out of 3872 LAF members that’s still not too bad ;)
Thats the spirit!
50 of you fellas and the rest of us can only look on in admiration.
Good luck to all entrants!
Gotta admire you fellas.
:D
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I can only echo this comment as I was deluded into thinking that I may be able to enter this year but reality went and slapped me around the chops whilst saying:
"You fool!
Do you honestly think that you could keep up with the tight schedule of a team a week plus extras?
Idiot!"
Oh come now, I spent the weekend one city over at a gaming meet/convention, which means I spent all my gaming time last week prepping for that. Full day at work Monday, then home to touch up figures and throw them in front of the camera... at least one of the figures I sent off to Overlord still had wet paint on it, thankfully where the camera couldn't see it!
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I MAY be able to do something similar occasionally, but KNOW that I wouldnt keep the painting rate up for ten weeks.
:)
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Well, just sent in my first three entries, I'm already looking forward to next Sunday! 8)
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I went ahead and made the decision to try to enter last night. So, I stopped by Hobby Lobby on the way home for materials to construct an idea for a light box I've been kicking around in my head. Hopefully, I get it assembled this evening and pictures taken and sent in. Oh, and that I'm in time, too....!
I do have to add a standard to my command entry, and that will hopefully be finished up in time to photograph tonight.
So, hey, that means another average painter in the contest, too...!
Mike Demana
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18 entries received so far.
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18 entries received so far.
Mildly surprised it's that low, actually, 36hrs or so after entries opened.
Come on, get photographing, people!
:)
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Submitted! I've only been working on it since I left school, oh, about 7-8 hours ago....! o_o
I constructed a new version of my "light box" to photograph figures. It is bigger (covers an 18" square area, and is 24" tall) and breaks down for storage. I definitely have some tweaking to do on it, but it worked fairly well for photographing the first three rounds.
Mike Demana
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With the worst email issues I have ever had as Sky stumble through one of the most inept transfers to a new mail system using the aptly named Yahoo(s),
I think I have managed to put in my first 3 entries!
Will be having to Iron Man the rest of the season, although I always seem to do that!
The more I plan to plan ahead the less things stay to plan...
Good luck everyone, can't wait for the eye candy.
:) :-* :)
If anyone could confirm my entries have made it that would be great?
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If anyone could confirm my entries have made it that would be great?
Entry safely received and email replied to.
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Well, mine are submitted. Against my better judgement... I'll be painting week to week again and time is precious... o_o
800 pixel images seem too small... I'm not even sure if my pics will look okay :p
Good luck ladies and gentlemen!
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How full is the line up now? I must find the time to take some pictures tonight.... o_o I've been preparing for a big game with my friends and have not had the time to focus on the LPL yet....but the blood letting was last night and now that the dust is settled I can (hopefully) get down to business.
Cheers,
Blue
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Hi Overlord,
I haven't received a confirmation email, can you confirm that you have received my entries please, or I can re-send them.
Ta.
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I now have a total of 26 entries. I have just caught up with the latest submissions and have replied to everyone by email. If you have not had a reply please let me know.
There are now less than 24 hours to go, so time to submit if you haven't already done so.
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There are now less than 24 hours to go, so time to submit if you haven't already done so.
Bugger! I thought I had 'till Monday :-[
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Bugger! I thought I had 'till Monday :-[
Oh no!! Are you going to make it Bugsda? Wouldn't be quite the same without your excellent entries... :?
I've gotten mine in...a bit rushed...but thats my life these days... o_o
Cheers,
Blue
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I now have 30 entries.
Less than 4 hours to go, so it's now or never to enter!
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Are you going to make it Bugsda?
No, I'll have to sit this one out on the touchlines with the halftime oranges and the fat weezy boys with a letter from matron :'(
I could have rushed them but they're other peoples commission figures so it would've been a bit unfair.
My own fault, I'm not that good at remembering deadlines, ask Nick :D
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Nooooooooooo!!!!
No Bugsda :'(
(but i'm glad you're not rushing that commission ;))
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(but i'm glad you're not rushing that commission ;))
I thought you might be lol
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Oh bad show :(
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I am of mixed feelings about the lack of Bugsda...it will be a shame to not see any of his brilliant entries, however, being 'Bugsdaed' in the past I also feel relief at not having to compete against such formidable talent!
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I could have rushed them but they're other peoples commission figures so it would've been a bit unfair.
Excellent "Customer Service ethics."
I'll miss your entries though.
Not entering myself this year. ::)
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Sorry to wimp out lads :D
We'll get to enjoy the comp without the anxiety Malcolm ;)
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And they're off. 30 contestants, 15 matches, 10 weeks. 8)
Thank you for your help for making it a smooth start for me. Good luck to all the contestants. :)
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Looks like it's going to be a fine league.
Though I thought normally the "round" in progress was posted on this part of the forum and the past rounds were moved upwards.
???
:)
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Well spotted Ray.
Moved the matches to the main area. Apologies for any confusion.
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Wish I had been able to join, but seeing as I have painted 3 minis in the last 3 weeks... it wasn't meant to be.
Good luck to all who have though!
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Well painted plenty of stuff but didn't take any pictures. Maybe next year.
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:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
No LPL for me this year, not engouth time for the painting ...
I was caught up by the reality :(
I am very disappointed...
The hope to assist the next year (following one)!
I wish a very good 7th season to everybody.
I'll be there for voting :D
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I dunno where else to post it ... but the 2nd round of LPL7 is a killer!! I havn't had a round the last LPLs when I had so many matches needed to be thought over twice and thrice again! Usually I knew lot quicker whom to pick. Aahh! The agony of choices! So, well done of all of You! I even recoknized (that word is a killer for Germans, too °_O) Calimero at once, this time. ^^
best wishes
DK
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It seems like there's a lot of past participants that skipped this year, for whatever reason. I almost passed on the LPL myself, in fact it came down to a coin toss! When I went through the names during round 1, I have to say I was disappointed because I knew I'd miss their great entries.
However- there's a LOT of people that came back that have really progressed. The overall level of improvement is quite clear and I have to say I'm enjoying what I'm seeing. It seems more difficult to choose between entries this year. I think that says a lot!
Excellent work all, keep it up :)
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Yeah, I think the high entry bar is getting to a lot of people, and possible the timing is just not right for a lot of regular contenders. That said I too love what I'm seeing, and this round does have a lot of close matches, which adds to the fun of course!
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Now that Round 3 is underway, just a reminder to the participants that from now on they need to submit new photos by 12.00 GMT on the Saturday preceding the start of the next round to receive the appropriate bonus points. If no new entry is received the photo from the previous round will be used. You are welcome to submit entries much earlier than the deadline.
The deadlines are as follows:
Round 4 - Saturday 4th May
Round 5 - Saturday 11th May
Round 6 - Saturday 18th May
Round 7 - Saturday 25th May
Round 8 - Saturday 1st June
Round 9 - Saturday 8th June
Round 10 - Saturday 15th June
You have until 12.00 GMT on Saturday 4th May 2013 to submit Round 4 entries.
Good luck with the remaining rounds. :)
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Well done Paul - great work so far, and all progressing well :)
Sad I'm not taking part this time :'(
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seeing that it is not "full entried" this time, I feel the same! Should have joined!! Next year again, for sure!
So far - many tons much lots of thanx for organizing it!!
best wishes
DK
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Photos for Rounds Four & Six just sent off, figures for Round Five still in progress but progressing nicely, with figures for the last four rounds in progress.
I've just heard that I'm likely to head off on a six to eight week long temporary work contract around May 11th or so, though, so I'm suddenly in full-on painting crunch mode! I might wind up repeating a team or two for the later rounds, but Round Ten will have a neat team of very unique models and I think I can manage a full slate of entries before I head off!
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I'm painting my sixth team at the moment :) could have done a few more rounds,here's what didn't make the final cut:
Huns
VSF
Churchill tank and friends
Red Box Games warband
Wellington and co...Napoleonics :o
Goths/spurious Saxon cavalry
Fantasy Knights,made from Perry plastics
Orcs
Maybe next year? lol ;)
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I've got Round 4 in the bucket...just need to take the photo. Frantically working on Round 5...looking good so far but have a LOT more to do.
Hang in there boys....almost halfway!
Cheers,
Blue
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I've got Round 4 in the bucket...just need to take the photo. Frantically working on Round 5
Same boat. Plans are to take the pics for at least round 4 & 6 tonight. Round 5 is primed and has the first base coat on it. Looking to do the next step tonight on them....
Mike Demana
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Bloody coinciding deadlines and tasks where the instructions are severely lacking and the data unavailable and people who don't do their own work and it all piles up on me and grumblegrumblegrumble...
(Not talking about LPL here. Just those distractions which keep me from painting lead.)
Oh well, this week should be under control and almost the next one too. I'd need some extra buffer for upcoming absence, though. Let's see how it goes.
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Well, just took pictures for round 4 and the models for round 5 are done. No theme bonus for me that round but I did get something new painted 8) I didn't really find the time to comment on the entries unfortunately, so I'll just say well done everyone! There were a couple of tough match-ups and I enjoyed each and every entry! 8)
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Just a quick reminder. You have around 4 hours remaining to submit new entries for Round 4. I have received 25 new entries so far, and have replied to all confirming receipt. If you have sent an entry, but not received a reply, please let me know ASAP.
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Pfew, that was close, just sent mine in. I finished it yesterday evening after three horrible nights. Taking pictures afterwards proved to be rubbish, so made another run this morning. Luckily these were good. Now to relax and get a cup of coffee... and get started on my entry for round 5 8) I probably won't go for the bonus theme, since I'm quite excited about painting some other miniatures.
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Great entries in Round 4, there's so much clear improvement from so many people. Awesome!
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And my fifth round is sent,phew!
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18 entries for Round 5 received and replied to so far. Less than 12 hours remaining.
It is possible I will be unable to confirm recept of further entries until after the deadline as I will be otherwise engaged tomorrow. Don't panic if you don't receive a reply should you send your entry in within the next 12 hours.
Cheers. :)
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Fifth round photo in just now, before the deadline but likely inside Overlord's window of being incommunicado... so I shall endevour not to fuss.
It's a good set of photos, though, of figures I'm really happy with the paint jobs on!
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Just seen this...photos to follow groceries...soon(ish)... o_o
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I have just acknowledged several more entries that arrived overnight (including Wirelizard & Uncle Mike).
Any further entries will now be confirmed after the deadline.
Thank you.
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Editing my photos now...3am and I'm about to pass out...hope to send them before my eyes close!
Blue
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Hmmh...sent about at midnight, didn't get a reply. I hope it's in nevertheless. :?
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Well, mine's in. Unfortunately I dind't have the time this week to post individual feedback on every entry, but it's been another enjoyable week with great entries. Well done, all of you! I'm looking forward to seeing the next batch of entries :)
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Hmmh...sent about at midnight, didn't get a reply. I hope it's in nevertheless. :?
no worries, it's here, reply sent.
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no worries, it's here, reply sent.
Thanks. :) I can go fixing our club's terrain then...
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Mine was also a close one...but not as close as Blue's....! It should be the last near thing, thankfully. The rest of the rounds are all pretty much all painted, unless I decided to go with a new team for Round 10. Problem is I don't have any unpainted Sci-Fi, so I'll likely go with an already-painted team (for the first time in 2 years).
I know smaller scales don't usually fare well in the LPL, but will see how my historical civil war entry goes starting tomorrow. As Monty Python would say, "And now, for something completely different..."
Mike Demana
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Round 5 now posted up. 28 new entries, of which 20 are themed. :)
Can I please make a request for entries in the remaining rounds:
Some of the entry titles have become rather long, so long that they will not fit into the title box when setting up the contest. Consequently I have no option but to edit them to fit. If possible, can you try and keep titles reasonably brief. A few words is fine, a long sentance makes my task more difficult.
Thank you for your assistance. ;)
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Fantastic entries this round, you guys keep getting better. Well done!
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ALL LPL7 PARTICIPANTS:
Can I just gently remind eveyone of the rules regarding photograph composition:
The entry should not be an out-and-out collage of individual pictures, but primarily a ‘group shot’ of the team, in either scenic setting or against a plain backdrop, as you prefer. You may add close-ups or cutaways of small aspects, like faces, equipment, etc. and/or show different angles of the same figures (front and rear view for instance). But the main focus of the image must be on ‘the team’. The bases of each miniature should be in full view in the main photo and not obscured by terrain, scatter, etc.
You may add some close-ups of figure details you consider important or useful. For example, you may create a picture that has a central main image showing the team, and add a row of detail shots on top or bottom, or on one or both of the sides. Remember that the 800x800 pixel maximum size still applies, and you must keep the collage as simple as possible.
In short, the main part of the photograph should be a single image comprising the entire entry. If you choose to add detail images they should form a minor part of the finished collage.
If you are unsure please ask me, or submit your entry early to allow time for correction and resubmission before the deadline if required.
Many thanks and good luck with the second half of Season 7. :)
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Just finished the models for round six, picture time tomorrow 8)
Once again I found little time to comment elaborately but I enjoyed this round very much! I'm looking forward to seeing what all you people come up with for round six 8)
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Rounds 6 and 7 are photographed and sent in. What a challenge to squeeze two entries in a week. I'll be away on a camping trip for eight days, so I might miss the next voting window entirely. Good luck all!
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Sixth entry is sent. The fifth round was another feast for the eyes, guys. Well done! Looking forward to seeing all the new entries tomorrow 8)
Overlord, so we can still use one big picture of the miniatures in their setting with one or two smaller pictures added/inserted for certain details? That's how I read this line at least:
In short, the main part of the photograph should be a single image comprising the entire entry. If you choose to add detail images they should form a minor part of the finished collage.
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Overlord, so we can still use one big picture of the miniatures in their setting with one or two smaller pictures added/inserted for certain details? That's how I read this line at least:
Paul is a bit busy this weekend, so I'm running this round. Yes, you read it right, one main picture and some smaller close-ups without fancy frames and anything like this. Though we are still going to accept pics containing the front and the back view of the team as two main (50-50) parts as the only exception of this.
A definite no-go is making the main picture to a smaller (less than 50-60%) part of the pic and filling the rest with close-ups.
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Round 6 has started. Good luck to the participants!
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It wouldn't be the proper LPL experience if I managed to get entries in for all the rounds, now would it? ::)
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Round 7 has been sent :)
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Round 7:
I have replied to all submissions so far received, but there are several participants that have not yet submitted. If you have not received a reply please check with me.
30 minutes left to the deadline. :o
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:'(
Just too busy these last couple of weeks.
Free now though just started on the next team.
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Round 7 is now live. Good luck to everyone. :)
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what the ... f... !
This it the second toughest round, to me anyway! Amazing entries, all of them! :o
When I get my eyeballs its sockets again, I'll try to vote!
best wishes and thanks for the great entries!
DK
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Round 8 sent in,however I received an email telling me that it was undeliverable? My computer is saying it was sent,so I shall send again and see what happens.
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Round 8 sent in,however I received an email telling me that it was undeliverable? My computer is saying it was sent,so I shall send again and see what happens.
No worries, it's safely arrived :)
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Thanks Alex :)
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Ugh! this week was way too short! I'm going to be hard pressed to finish my team this week....but I'll give it the old college try! o_o
Cheers,
Blue
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Ugh! this week was way too short! I'm going to be hard pressed to finish my team this week....but I'll give it the old college try! o_o
Cheers,
Blue
Same here... I'm really feeling the pressure on this entry.
Why am I on the internet? Should be painting...
Edited to add, a few hours later:
Phew! Round 8 submitted... I hate being this close in case there's an emergency, like a faulty memory card :-[
Not sure what I'm doing for rounds 9 and 10 o_o
Good luck fellows!!!
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Well... I got something in...not exactly new...but "newish". ;)
See you on Sunday!
Blue
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That was closer than I like! But Submitted! I was at a gaming convention last weekend, and that completely screwed up my schedule.
Good luck guys!
Bill
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Round 8 is now open for voting. :)
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Thanks Paul :) Beautiful entry's too :)
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I must say, the overall quality of entries has really shot up sky-high for round 8. Congratulations to all the competitors!
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Gotta agree with Heldrak.
Some tough choices to make too.
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And round 9 is sent :D
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The pressure... the pressure... I have a tendency to go over the top (like one of my influences, Hammers ;) ) and round 9 is going to be a tough squeeze. I have ten minis, two terrain items and a building I just started yesterday I'm rushing to complete o_o
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The pressure... the pressure... I have a tendency to go over the top (like one of my influences, Hammers ;) ) and round 9 is going to be a tough squeeze. I have ten minis, two terrain items and a building I just started yesterday I'm rushing to complete o_o
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I guess that it is safe to say that we are all really looking forward to it, Doc!
Now get finishing that building, my good man, there is no time for anything else.
;)
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The pressure... the pressure... I have a tendency to go over the top (like one of my influences, Hammers ;) ) and round 9 is going to be a tough squeeze. I have ten minis, two terrain items and a building I just started yesterday I'm rushing to complete o_o
Go for it Matt!
Now that Peder has no time paint, someone has to step up and do the OTT-scenes ;)
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Round 9 in... what a marathon. Not quite sure what I'm doing for round ten either o_o
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Round 9 in. Don't want to cut it that fine next week. Must go out and get paint this afternoon for my final round models.
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Round 9 is in...hopefully I made the deadline...shaving it VERY close indeed!
Looking forward to the show tomorrow!
Cheers,
Blue
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Round 9 up for voting. A bit earlier than usual as I'm away all day tomorrow at mini-BLAM with fellow LAFers. 8)
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Awesome entries this round, fellas! Wow!!!
And yes, it is a pleasant surprise to see it while having a Kilkenny at the local Irish pub.thanks, Paul...have fun at the con!
Mike Demana
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oh, my ... seriously, you're killing me with this round! :o
wonderwonderWONDERful entries!
best wishes
DK
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Well lads...I have some bad news. On Saturday I stumbled coming down the stairs with my son in arms and landed on the hard tile floor on my ankle turned inward...thankfully I got him down safely...but .I broke 3 bones in there and am laid up with a splint and a bag of ice. So ...either I'm going to have tones of time to get stuff painted...or I'm going to be incapable of getting anything done. Only time will tell which...
Let the boredom begin!
;D
Cheers (trying to keep a stiff upper lip...)
Blue
Ps any posts I make over the next few days will most likely be from my phone so please excuse wonky spelling and grammar....my thumbs are too big...
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Blue - thank goodness you got him down safely ! Seriously, hope you have a painless and swift recovery with loads of painting time. Lets see what you put in for round 10 eh ?
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Oooof. Painful. Could have been worse though. Hope it doesn't derail your last entry in the campaign too much :(
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Nice job preserving your offspring Blue, mother nature would be proud :)
Too bad about your leg though, hopefully it means you can do some painting, instead of laying around miserable.
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Nice job preserving your offspring Blue, mother nature would be proud :)
This.
Well done Blue! Wishing you a rapid recovery.
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Sorry to hear about the tumble, but all things considered, it could have been much worse. Hope it works out that you have extra time to paint on your hands....
Get well soon!
Mike Demana
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Hope things are better Blue,and that you managed to do round 10 :)
After an afternoons failing to take a photo I'm happy with,shall have another go tomorrow morning (Aus.time). Hopefully I'll get something decent ;D
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Already sent on Wednesday due to the rest of the week being fully booked. Now going gaming for the whole weekend. Good luck and see you (and your entries). :)
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Thanks for the well wishes everyone...surgery today to pin things together...so I managed to get a teAm done using some speed painting techniques. Not my best,and certainly leaving bonus points on the table...but I wanted to finish with a new team.
If I'm not totally blasted out of my mind on painkillers I look
Fwd to voting on Sunday!
Cheers
Blue
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Well done, that man. Per ardua ad astra! :)
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Bad luck Blue but you could have broken bones in your paint brush hand not to mention the kid, on the whole a result really ;)
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SciFi team submitted. Interesting story...I'm running games at origins and my terrain boards. and trees and stuff are all at the show. I went to take the photos this morning and was like, "whoops!" I scrounged up stuff and got it sent in...
Mike Demana
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Phew! Mine has been sent :)
Good luck all :)
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Round 10 off... and that's a wrap ;)
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Just got mine in! 10 new entries! I consider that a win in itself! :D
My thanks to the volunteers and organizers who donated their time on this! It was a blast!
And to my fellow competitors--your work continues to amaze me. Well done, everyone!
Bill
P.S. I feel like I should be painting something...
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P.S. I feel like I should be painting something...
I usually have a withdrawal period after the LPL... like I'm forgetting to do something important...
Maybe a non-competitive 'Intramural LPL' will be in order... 'oldest thing in the Lead Pile' only? :)
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paint your toenails.... ;)
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I usually have a withdrawal period after the LPL... like I'm forgetting to do something important...
Maybe a non-competitive 'Intramural LPL' will be in order... 'oldest thing in the Lead Pile' only? :)
This is certainly a feeling I share...the lack of constant stress about finding the time to get things finished is quite odd for awhile.
As to the future I will personally shift my focus to the many other painting contests on other forums that I visit....Bugmans, CDO, OldHammer,...all of which are less stressful
Than the LPL but are great motivation to get something done! I have one more unit of bretonnian men at arms to complete to finish the infantry portion of that warband...so they will be my first victims.
Cheers,
Blue
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Sorry guys, no new entry rom me for round ten. i was on holiday and couldn't manage to finished my planned set and didn't want t reuse old material (otherwise the starship troopers would have been back ;))
Strangly enough, while I normally have a paint burn-out as well, it doesn't feel like one is there this year. At least not at the end of the LPL. Halfway though, when I painted a lot of models for some warhammer tournaments, I could not care for any painting anymore. However today my coolminiornot annulas arrived and I'm getting a good feeling for painting a few more morels.
Anyhow, everyone good luck in the last round!
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Well, it's been a pleasure to have competed with you again Gentlemen (I don't think we have any ladies involved this year). I've even spent a couple of weeks in the top half of the rankings and won more rounds than I've lost. So, a great result for me.
Thank you Paul for running this year's LPL and to Ray for the leaderboard updates.
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Thanks very much to Paul and Ray for running this years league and thanks to everyone who entered for giving us plenty of eye candy to drool over!
Very well done to everyone!
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today I finally have time to vote for round 10 ... and ... You are killing me!
superb entries ... and I only have checked a few so far! :o
best wishes :-*
DK
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Yes, it was a great challenge to paint to a weekly tempo. The thing I quite enjoyed was the planning and logistics of the League (figure choice, colour, composition, etc.). I wanted to try something different every round and for the most part managed to keep up. To be honest I'm not sold on the single photo format of the League but other than that small quibble I had an excellent time of it.
Many thanks to all the participants and especially to the organizers whose hard work made this all possible.
Best,
Curt
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Yes, it was a great challenge to paint to a weekly tempo. The thing I quite enjoyed was the planning and logistics of the League (figure choice, colour, composition, etc.). I wanted to try something different every round and for the most part managed to keep up.
sorry for quoting that nearly completely, but that was exactly my thinking last year! I am really looking forward to participate again, next year!
My problem is a bit, that I cannot "paint in advance" for such a contest. WHEN I paint something I wanted to show it a soon as possible, listen to feedback and suggestions, and also grab some nice comments, if so. However ... next year I intend to have this special fun again!
best wishes and ... also thanks for the mind-boggling fun of choicing!
Drachenklinge
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Great comp as ever guys!
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It feels weird to be sitting here on a Saturday with no new round to look forward to! I'm new to the board and this is my first competition like this, and I've had an absolute blast seeing the entries week after week. I'm going to miss rooting on my favorites and checking the leaderboard every week. Everyone did such a great job! Congratulations to all the participants--well done!