Quote from: hetairoi on 05 March 2015, 09:42:55 AM
Prizes? I thought we did it for honor and glory!   

I think a conversion category is a nice idea, but it will be a pity that all the entries with some kind of conversion must be relegated to thin category. I´m saying this because I think I have not presented to the competition a single base without some kind of modification... I like to give my "personal touch" to the minis 

However, if we give the same flexibility as the other categories (a barbarian warlord mounted on bison could be entered in "Single base", "Mounted" or "Fantasy" categories) I really think it will be a VERY interesting category 

Cheers!

I don't think you'd "have" to enter conversions in a conversion category but rather if the conversion was the major element: "hey look at my funky new TECHNique; see what I can do with PHILer" sort of thing; it could go in a separate category. 

Quote from: Hertsblue on 05 March 2015, 08:42:24 AM
But don't show it to your wife! 

You could maybe just pretend its the latest Littlewoods catalogue?

Quote from: Fenton on 05 March 2015, 09:48:46 AM
You could maybe just pretend its the latest Littlewoods catalogue?

Have experience of this then?

I  do indeed but I still haven't managed to get 8 score draws

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I don't think you'd "have" to enter conversions in a conversion category but rather if the conversion was the major element: "hey look at my funky new TECHNique; see what I can do with PHILer" sort of thing; it could go in a separate category.  Smiley

Obviously, a heavy conversion should be "oriented" to this category.

Quote from: Fenton on 05 March 2015, 09:52:13 AM
I  do indeed but I still haven't managed to get 8 score draws

Quote from: hetairoi on 05 March 2015, 10:26:24 AM


Obviously, a heavy conversion should be "oriented" to this category.

Maybe, think it should largely be left to the individual.

I think the conversion idea, if judging on the discussion so far on this topic, may prove a minefield of misunderstanding and uncertainty as to where to post entries.

Also, the painting competition at present is judged upon the painting and presentation of the entry, not if it is converted or unique. At least that is my understanding. So entries involving conversions or additional sculpting are just slotted into the existing categories and thus help to keep the judge's job simple.

It's a good suggestion, don't get me wrong.   

QuoteIt's a good suggestion, don't get me wrong.  Smiley 

Keep it simple is always a a good sugestion. The judges job is already hard enough... 

Quote from: hetairoi on 05 March 2015, 01:20:13 PM
Keep it simple is always a a good sugestion. The judges job is already hard enough... 

Yeah but it does give Phil a genuine reason for going blind! 

Unlikely to do that as a conversion can involve using parts from another manufacturers' figures.

Yer make it one entry per category per person so there is no spamming and will make it fairer

 A fair comment from my lad,but after all it is a painting comp, not a sculpting comp.I for one count my self as a fair sculpter,and a crap painter so i will win nothing,but it will not stop me entering.So for me (and probably my lad),a conversion or sculpting slot would be a godsend,but bear in mind not every body can sculpt so you would end up with the same ones dominating and pushing out the majority who just paint.
Though i do think the judges sometimes don't take into full consideration the skill and work that goes into some convertions and dioramas.Anyhow nuf said,i will probably have the old boy network up in arms by now.And my chances off getting anywhere in future comps,well and truly scuppered.

Quote from: Simon Cressey on 05 March 2015, 10:56:54 PM
Yer make it one entry per category per person so there is no spamming and will make it fairer

I like this idea