Golden Tom Competition 2008

First let me say:

WAHOOO!!!!
I can't wait!

Admin Tom wrote:

your opinion

I think that is fine. I really couldn't care less when it ends. I'll be there either way.

Questions:
1)Can each member only enter one mini? Or could someone have two entries into the same competition?
2) I'm sure you can't enter previously painted minis(?) but what about partially painted minis?...( ie: I have a mini I base coated already and have been waiting for the perfect time to paint him.)

ok great starting my mini right away the certificates look nice dude!

I'll have to start painting some models i guess

and @ 12), i think 2 month is good, even closer to 'to much' then to 'too less'

First off, those certificates look freaking bad-ass! And the medals will be looking good beneath my monk warband icon as well.

I do have a question: are we allowed to submit miniatures for (un-)official Mordheim rules only? (Big surpirse I'm asking this, hum...) What I am asking is: may I paint e.g. an awesome marauder miniature for the Marauders of Chaos warband from BTB and submit that? If so, where are the confinements that prevent people from submitting their random best Warhammer model (which can't be prevented I guess)?

Maybe one can only submit a mini that fits to one of the warbands from the "primary warband played" list and players who see their warband missing their can still contact you in time to add an appropriate button. Seems like a good way of handling it to me.

The recurring question: Does size matter? Say I wanted to paint a dragon for the Monster Hunt scenario, could I submit that? Is there a restriction to the base size (20mm, 25mm, 40mm, 50mm, larger)?

Last question: Does "Single Miniature" exclude mounted warriors?


EDIT: Forgot to say something about the deadline: October is fine with me.

Awesome. I think I'm in. I do have an idea for a cool model already that I will submit.

One question: who are the judges? Do you have a check list with categories and points etc or are you judging from the 'feeling' you get from looking at the pics.

A suggestion for verifying authenticity: you could ask people to submit at least one photo which includes not only the mini but also a small sheet of paper reading "Golden Tom #1 entry by ____".

Finally, you might like to add the above points to the initial post so it's easier to find all the rules for the competition.
Done.
-- Admin Tom

Tom,

Would small model scale trophies work? like winning warband gets small trophy and ribbions for winning 2nd place gets silver versions and 3rd bronze.

Could play it like winning a campaign of such. so when the warband takes to the field they have the trophy to show off and the ribbons etc?

Could you explain that a little further please, Duce?

I am not entirely sure I understand what you meant...
I haven't found a way of making trophies unfortunately.

Did you mean make little ribbons/trophy icons on the winning pics, in the Hall of Fame?

MY DUMB QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Will photos ALL the entries be posted or will it be limited to the "winners"? I would tend to go for the former; re, if our fellow forumites take the time & effort to produce personal MASTER PIECES, it would be cool to see them even if they didn't ring the bell.

DeafNala wrote:

MY DUMB QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Will photos ALL the entries be posted or will it be limited to the "winners"? I would tend to go for the former; re, if our fellow forumites take the time & effort to produce personal MASTER PIECES, it would be cool to see them even if they didn't ring the bell.

I concur. One thread in the gallery section with all entrants would be nice.

cianty wrote:

One question: who are the judges? Do you have a check list with categories and points etc or are you judging from the 'feeling' you get from looking at the pics.

Maybe a poll could work: put each entry up and then ask everyone on the forum to vote, maybe even keep the entries anonymous?

Sizzling Gromril wrote:

cianty wrote:

One question: who are the judges? Do you have a check list with categories and points etc or are you judging from the 'feeling' you get from looking at the pics.

Maybe a poll could work: put each entry up and then ask everyone on the forum to vote, maybe even keep the entries anonymous?

I think Tom already said that he wouldn't wanna do it this way. Plus the polls are restricted to 10 entries.

Ah, right.

I was hoping Tom would be the judge; re, he's fair, impartial, AND can be bribed with chocolates .

Of course all entries will be displayed. I have yet to decide how to handle the "Hall of Fame" exactly, but rest assured, your work will not go unnoticed even if you make last place!

Admin Tom wrote:

7) Your pictures will not be revealed until the winners are known. All entries will be published at the same time.

Note: There will be no "ranking" after 3rd position but honorable mentions if applicable.

There should be 3 judges (myself being one of them), but I haven't contacted the other two yet, on purpose.
Also I will not reveal their identity. Sorry Cianty They are to stay anonymous. We don't want certain people sending chocolate bribes to them, do we? (You may of course always bribe the admin though).

Admin Tom wrote:

There should be 3 judges (myself being one of them), but I haven't contacted the other two yet, on purpose.
Also I will not reveal their identity. Sorry Cianty They are to stay anonymous. We don't want certain people sending chocolate bribes to them, do we? (You may of course always bribe the admin though).

Oooh, Tom keeps . How very . Well, I'm already all for the competition. As long as I can still send my chocolate bars to the it's all .

Alright, give me a little time to and so then I will you all!


Just !

Competitions? Brilliant!

One question... does it need to be a warband model? or can you also opt for a random encounter? -( got a fully painted warband, and the one I'm working on now is fairly unofficial and utterly out of place compared to the "normal" warbands) But if I were to paint a fanatic, a zombie, or stray dogs or so, could that work?

Well Done , cianty: a New Language, Smileyish!

Sorry Tom poor wording from me,

I mean you could model small ribbons for the models to have glued onto them (With some emblem or symbol representing your blog/forums), and send them out to the winners with the certificate. Means the minis have a decoration so as to speak.

So you could model small parchments/trophies/neck medallions etc. small touch which has a good story behind it.

LOL @ Cianty's "smiley talk"!

@ Duce: That is a very good idea actually Duce. Thanks for the input.
Although I won't make small ribbons for this comp, I will keep your idea in mind for the next one. These ribbons require some thought and some designing... I prefer to give it a little more thought.
But thanks for sharing the idea!

Ezekiel wrote:

if I were to paint a fanatic, a zombie, or stray dogs or so, could that work?

The fanatic is in the Orcs and Goblin rules. So yes.

Zombies are part of the Undead warband. Yes.

I can't remember any mention of stray dogs however... Why not submit a Witch Hunter Warhound instead?
I don't know what exactly you have in mind. You decide. Just keep in mind that the motto is: commonly accepted
Mordheim stuff. Other people will be looking at your creations, and
they should be able to recognise your miniatures and place them in a
context without much explaination. You don't want them to go "Huh?
What?", do you?

Hehe, well, in general, that's actually what I try to accomplish with most of my activities...

But I see your point, and think I'll work it out just fine, and get a nice submission done in time. JEUJ! painting!

Added a little poll to the thread to get an idea of the number of people participating (from the forum).

Would be great if you could take a sec to vote!
Cheers,
Admin Tom


Enabled vote cancelling to allow people to keep the poll as up-to-date as possible
-cianty

Sorry, Tom. Due logistical problems, financial ruin, AND the imminent necessity to relocate SOMEWHERE, I most probably, will not be able to enter this year.

IDEA: for medals on the minis, there ARE always those Purity Seals ala 40K. I think you can get packs of them from Forge World [of course, I COULD be wrong ].

you're right, http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/acatalog/QUATERMASTERS_STORE_WITCH_HUNTERS_27.html Or ask people if they got some loose ones, will be cheaper

DeafNala wrote:

will not be able to enter this year.

I am very sorry to hear that Deaf...