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[TC26] Technic Arctic Vehicle Contest - Discussion Topic
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I'm actually surprised by the high amount of entries. I thought this to be a difficult theme so I expected a lower number of entries. Well done to everyone who entered; there seems to be a lot to like and a lot of original, novel builds. I didn't have time to build; I hope I have time to vote. I think it's an improvement that we can't see other's votes. I'm not sure what to think of the fact that we have to order the entries at the bottom, (I don't want to have to ponder which entry I find the worst), so I think I'd prefer the 10/6/4/3/2/1 system to this. But I will see how much trouble this gives with voting. -
Technic General Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is my main concern about the lack of official B models. At least official B models had the abilty to inspire all buyers of a set. It promoted the concept of rebuildability and build-what-you-like to all buyers of a set. With rebrickable, people have to think for themselves first that "rebuilding a set into something else" is even a thing that can exist, and only then, some of them may find Rebrickable. Of course, all of this is easily explained by the fact that TLC don't want people to re-use their Lego bricks. They want people to buy sets and then spend as little time as possible on actually building them. So TLC actually have an incentive against having alternates. Edit: the concept of rebuilding may be obvious to us, but I don't believe it's evident by itself. It has to be taught. -
42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
Erik Leppen replied to Ngoc Nguyen's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
It's not really my cup of tea, but I like that they try new things. I really have to await the functions before I decide on any purchase. (same goes for all the new sets that have been presented) Just asking, but what's the color? Is it red, is it orange? Dark orange?? It looks like something in between. -
Technic General Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Absolutely. It’s not about that. If it's not the reviews themselves not the opinions of the reviewer not the costs then what is it? the number of views of the videos were dropping? -> But how is this a problem if it's not costs? TLC being more strict in trying to protect embargos? -> But I can't imagine Sariel trying to break embargo dates, I believe he's always quite strict with those himself. So I don't know. Edit: probably what Maaboo said above me (at the bottom of the previous page) -
Technic General Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
So Sariel is now not bound to a company anymore? Wonder how TLC think this is going to help them. I can't remember Sariel being overly negative. Critical, sure, but not unreasonable. Several sets got super high scores. In any case, I would take the chance if I were CaDA. -
I have found that Sand Blue could play a role here.
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[TC26] Technic Arctic Vehicle Contest - Discussion Topic
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This sounds like a fun contest. Well done on the theme choice. Looking forward to seeing some entries :) Only problem: I don't have any ideas at the moment. Will have to think about this. Not sure about the white/orange requirement - that may be a limiting factor for many people. I get it, within the theme, but I'm not sure I like it (even though I'm probably not really impacted by it). But this has probably be thought through by the judges already, so I don't think I'm saying anything new :) I do like the "no branding" option. I think this makes things more equal between people :) -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Of course we can make suggestions and offer ideas. Why wouldn't that be helpful for future contests? :) -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
If you don't know about functions, then that may be a sign that it's not really a suitable theme. My reason for proposing trucks is that I expect that almost everyone will find something they like to try to build. If it's limited to, say, semi trucks, then I'd probably be out for example, because I have zero interest in those. But within the broader range of trucks, I can imagine trying to build a concrete mixer. Or a fire truck. Or a garbage truck. Etc. Agreed, I think a maximum width works best (and a maximum length that isn't too limiting) I'd really like to see a re-run of the Model Team contest. That one has been quite a while ago. I'd be wary of doing themes for which we have seen zero examples. I'm sure Lego musical instruments exist, but if this were to be a contest, I'd expect fewer entries than there are prizes... I do like the animals idea. Speaking of which: I really like the walker idea. Especially if some kind of "steering" is a requirement. That will be fun :) (also, this is broader than just "animals" but includes most of them. So you'd basically still have animals, but allow a broader range of stuff to cater to more people.) Edit: indeed, no size limit for this. Weight is already costly for walking mechanisms :) -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
On one hand, I like this idea. It's concrete and immediately clear what the goal is small, so overseeable for those with little time On the other hand, we're complaining for some years now about how there are too many cars in this theme the last competition was already set-based, so I'd prefer doing something not-set-based this time. it's hard to judge, because entries look like their respective sets and the differences are mostly on the inside What if the organization just picks a vehicle type, say, loaders, and just does a "build a loader" competition. The TC8 "Build a crane" was one of my favorite competitions, because we saw so many different versions that still were all cranes. OK, cranes bring a lot more variation than loaders or excavators etc., but I think a more "normal" competition to just build the best [pick your construction vehicle] is good to have again. To make it more varied, we could just do a "build a truck" competition. Easy to understand, easy to get ideas for, and you can make it as simple or challenging as you want. I think it's good to have a balance, and variety, between categories like set-based competitions (studless-ify, shrink/grow, ...) "weird" competitions (such as the cops vs bandits) "normal" vehicle competitions (cranes, trucks, ...) car competitions water/air based competitions etc. -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
The more voters there are, the more things like this are averaged out. Unless, of course, there is a community-wide dislike for red -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
With all this discussion about voting and point systems, I wonder: has there been a case where there was consensus that a contest had "the wrong winners"? As a rather long-time reader on this forum, I can't remember any such case. I could be wrong, but I believe the current system works in that sense that it generates good results. So I would be wary of making the system more complicated. The harder it is to vote, the fewer people will do so. That would give all the power to the person deciding on the scoring system. Right now we have a variety of people voting, with a wide variety of opinions and values and preferences, which means the models with the most points will be those that do well on a variety of aspects. I think that's a favored result: the winners are models that are generally good. Also, I definitely trust members to do their best to vote in the spirit of the contest as they see it. If we want this to be a community thing (and I believe that's what the idea is), I think we should give power to the community. This includes the power of the vote. We're all adults and we all play well. If it happens that someone does not play well, it seems best to handle that case by itself, I would say. I think it's fine that one person votes using their own system X and someone else votes using their own system Y. For example, That's why I'm still (very much) in favor of a "distribute 25 points among all entries as you wish" vote system (or whatever number, but 25 is very close to 10+6+4+3+2+1). Then if I have trouble picking and ranking 6 entries, but I see 8 entries I really like, I can give them 3 points each and 1 extra for some entry that has something special. I find it somewhat strange that I have to pick a personal best when voting. There can be a community winner, even if I as a single voter don't select a winner, but just award points to entries I like. -
Grum's Shed
Erik Leppen replied to grum64's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I don't think TLC do that kind of testing on their instructions... :p -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I, too, prefer to have a voting round, I think. Voting offers a way to "take part" for those who don't have the time to build. -
Generic Contest Discussion
Erik Leppen replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Good to see the Contest Index being added! Great stuff to scroll through :) Memories and nostalgia :D I also noticed some of my own entries' images have dead links now, since I changed my website. So I better set up some redirects I guess