Generic Contest Discussion

[Jim]

Non-vehicle has been discussed before. I would not limit it beyond that (pre-1900 or something). It will be hard enough as it is.

Not sure this kind of contest will generate enough interest though.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

3 hours ago, Jim said:

Non-vehicle has been discussed before. I would not limit it beyond that (pre-1900 or something). It will be hard enough as it is.

Not sure this kind of contest will generate enough interest though.

The pneumatics contest generated a lot of interest. I wonder if something along those lines (e.g creatively use a specific piece or pieces) may be a good idea?

[aminnich]

Either way, starting something within the next month would be a good idea.  The kiddos are wrapping up school for the year and the adults need a reason to play 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Contest idea: Build a Technic logo / crest with moving parts. Like Lamborghini crest with the bull  moving its leg or head.

Since we are all Technic fans, how about a contest related to Technic fans? Minimum requirement: must include rotating blades. Helicopter rotor counts.

Edited May 25, 2019 by Ngoc Nguyen

[Jeroen Ottens]

Sci-fi contest and modular build supervised by Jim both sound great to me

[Seasider]

I’m sure @Jim has some great ideas. I like the sci fi idea but hopefully it’ll be a bit more specific than build something sci fi!

 

perhaps something “Mission to Mars” themed like the new City sets linked to NASAs Mars concepts

[shadow_elenter]

On 5/23/2019 at 9:11 PM, Jim said:

Yup, more or less.

Here's the topic for Nathanaels version. More pics.

Another thought for the contest. SCIFI contest. Build a spaceship, mech, robot, whatever remotely SciFi related.

I like this idea, that should bring a lot of interesting new things to the table!

On 5/23/2019 at 9:11 PM, Jim said:

Yup, more or less.

Here's the topic for Nathanaels version. More pics.

Another thought for the contest. SCIFI contest. Build a spaceship, mech, robot, whatever remotely SciFi related.

I like this idea, that should bring a lot of interesting new things to the table!

[9v system]

is a GBC contest still on the table? i think that would be a good one to do

[Jim]

15 hours ago, Seasider said:

I’m sure @Jim has some great ideas. I like the sci fi idea but hopefully it’ll be a bit more specific than build something sci fi!

perhaps something “Mission to Mars” themed like the new City sets linked to NASAs Mars concepts

Interesting... 

[allanp]

What about a context that's easily quantifiable. For example, using a defined motor(s) the model that can pull the most weight wins, or a shredder that can shred a full size piece of A4 printer paper into the most number of tiny pieces wins.

Edited May 26, 2019 by allanp

[Jim]

21 minutes ago, allanp said:

What about a context that's easily quantifiable. For example, using a defined motor(s) the model that can pull the most weight wins, or a shredder that can shred a full size piece of A4 printer paper into the most number of tiny pieces wins.

It is an interesting thought, but I am not sure that it is as easily quantifiable as you say. People need to make their own measurements. Not everyone has a scale to weigh stuff, for example. And it leaves a lot of room for error....or even foul play.

[Jim]

On 5/26/2019 at 9:31 AM, 9v system said:

is a GBC contest still on the table? i think that would be a good one to do

Eventually we need to do something with GBC. A contest or a joined build or something. But not at the moment, sorry.

[Berthil]

11 minutes ago, Jim said:

Eventually we need to do something with GBC. A contest or a joined build or something. But not at the moment, sorry.

I was thinking about a Mars Mineral Excavator Machine where the balls are minerals.

[doug72]

6 minutes ago, Berthil said:

I was thinking about a Mars Mineral Excavator Machine where the balls are minerals.

Like minds think alike !

 

Edited May 27, 2019 by Doug72

[Jim]

33 minutes ago, Berthil said:

I was thinking about a Mars Mineral Excavator Machine where the balls are minerals.

Go for it  

[Ngoc Nguyen]

In this contest we go deep space. Next time how about deep sea.

[arijitdas]

5 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

In this contest we go deep space. Next time how about deep sea.

+1

First we learned to fly. Now we shall explore Mars. I agree next we need to explore the oceans. 

[Jim]

Back to TC1 - Sail the Technic Seas

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Just now, Jim said:

Back to TC1 - Sail the Technic Seas

Sail Swim. There, new idea!

[Jim]

My two week holiday has started. Which means a lot of Eurobricks time. Which means we definitely need a new contest 

[Zerobricks]

Just now, Jim said:

My two week holiday has started. Which means a lot of Eurobricks time. Which means we definitely need a new contest 

*coughs* Mad Max *coughs*

[Jim]

Just now, Zerobricks said:

*coughs* Mad Max *coughs*

That is what I was thinking about.

It does feel a lot like TC7 (Bandits vs Enforcers), but if most of you are cool with it....I'm cool with it 

[allanp]

Sounds cool! Though maybe it could be mad Max LIKE, not actually based off existing mad Max vehicles as it would show off more creativity, and prevent a dozen war rigs!

[Jim]

Just now, allanp said:

Sounds cool! Though maybe it could be mad Max LIKE, not actually based off existing mad Max vehicles as it would show off more creativity, and prevent a dozen war rigs!

That is exactly the idea 

And you know what....I just found some cool prizes 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Im still rooting for a mini auto contest.