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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 14, 2017 11:47:05 GMT -5
Hey everyone!
In an effort to always look at what we can do to improve the forums and do what we can to support all of you in the community, does anyone have any recommendations as to things we can do to make the forum a better place to be, and more useful for all of you?
any idea is welcome - let's bounce some thoughts off the walls and see what sticks!
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Post by ohgodsnakes on Sept 17, 2017 9:59:23 GMT -5
Monthly painting challenges. Could be themed (paint a dreadnought sized model by then end of the month) or just open. I think there were a couple a few years ago, they were motivational.
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Post by trevor1988 on Sept 17, 2017 10:39:09 GMT -5
I second Lukas' idea. I find it really hard to make it down to play games and as a result my motivation to paint suffers. Monthly painting challenges would help me stay motivated and also feel more involved in the hobby/community.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 17, 2017 12:04:28 GMT -5
Great idea! We'll start them in October! (given September is basically over)
how about:
October - small squad sized November - big model (MC/vehicle, etc.) December - some kind of character January - anything goes!
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Post by trevor1988 on Sept 17, 2017 15:27:33 GMT -5
Sounds good to me!
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Post by ohgodsnakes on Sept 17, 2017 23:03:04 GMT -5
Ah, a bold new look was going to be my next suggestion.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 18, 2017 6:17:23 GMT -5
mindreading... it's my thing
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Post by voodoo on Sept 18, 2017 8:19:32 GMT -5
mindreading... it's my thing Or just reading, hahahaha.
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Post by silverwhasp on Sept 18, 2017 8:21:05 GMT -5
Could there be some kind of leaderboard at the Nexus for this kind of stuff. I know it encourages me to know my placement in that kind of thing. For painting and general games.
Example. Have a whiteboard with player names. Each time you come play you gain X amount of points, A win would give you X amount of points. When you beat someone higher on the board than you you get X amount of points.
And then add the painting scores to these points and at the end of a season there would be something. Maybe it seeds you in one of the tournaments so scheduling is easier?
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Sept 18, 2017 8:25:41 GMT -5
Could there be some kind of leaderboard at the Nexus for this kind of stuff. I know it encourages me to know my placement in that kind of thing. For painting and general games. Example. Have a whiteboard with player names. Each time you come play you gain X amount of points, A win would give you X amount of points. When you beat someone higher on the board than you you get X amount of points. And then add the painting scores to these points and at the end of a season there would be something. Maybe it seeds you in one of the tournaments so scheduling is easier? Could definitely work on organizing a campaign season / leader board idea. Seasonal rankings etc.
interesting idea, thanks!
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Post by silverwhasp on Sept 18, 2017 9:57:41 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind helping as well. I havent played a single game of 8th yet, but I could help with organization and figuring out a point system.
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Post by ohgodsnakes on Sept 18, 2017 10:06:09 GMT -5
Could make the painting worth almost as much as battle points. Maybe 1 point for painting a unit, one point for just playing a game, and one point for actually winning? Keeps things a little less competitive. Maybe make the main focus just coming out on Saturdays (which are actually pretty well attended now) Silverwhasp, come on out sometime and I'd be happy to play your first game of 8th. Name the point level (or power level) and I'll match it
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Post by silverwhasp on Sept 18, 2017 10:20:54 GMT -5
Could make the painting worth almost as much as battle points. Maybe 1 point for painting a unit, one point for just playing a game, and one point for actually winning? Keeps things a little less competitive. Maybe make the main focus just coming out on Saturdays (which are actually pretty well attended now) Silverwhasp, come on out sometime and I'd be happy to play your first game of 8th. Name the point level (or power level) and I'll match it Thank for the offer. I actually have to build my army first and buy the rule book AND get a codex. Still very preliminary. Should be done by Christmas
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Post by trevor1988 on Oct 1, 2017 17:01:36 GMT -5
For the monthly painting "contest" would we be able to have a separate section in the forum for that? Under General would probably be best so that all miniature games can be included.
I think I've decided on my small unit for the month just didn't know where to pay about it.
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Post by Jack Shrapnel on Oct 1, 2017 18:49:46 GMT -5
yep, it will be inclusive of all game systems
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