After the success of
last years challenge I'm excited to present the challenge 2014 thread. Last years challenge escalated to levels I could not have predicted with some amazing work from a number of regular posters and a good amount of competition. Unfortunately real life got in the way for Oink and myself and we sadly had to bow out in August. Thankfully the strength of contribution from others didn't falter and even grew in strength with Plastikente leading the way and ultimately finishing ahead of all others. Congratulations.
With so many regular posters joining in on the fun last year and making such a success of it it seemed only right to carry on the hobbying shenanigans and get even more people painting even more this year!!
THE RULES:1. Every month participants may earn points towards their total score through painting their unfinished models. There is no need to pledge the months work beforehand. You paint what you want when you want to.
2. Semi finished models may be finished during a months work and will score you points as normal.
3. work from one month may be carried over into the following months score if it wasn't quite finished by the months end.
4. To score points for detailing you need to paint above and beyond the detail of the model. We aren't expecting golden demon standard we just expect you to push your boundaries. Detailing does not count for painting gems on a model or painting an embossed standard. You have to paint beyond the detail on the model to score the extra points... for example freehand, weathering or battle damage or OSL.
5. Points are available for converting. Conversions can be as simple as head swaps or using compatible kits. Anything as long as it isn't just built straight out of the box.
6. There will be 5 bonus points available per unit for the first time it is used in game after completion. This is upon photo evidence of it on the table top during a game.
7. Participants are responsible for totalling their own score at the end of every month and making sure that its easily visible for me to add to your monthly scores which will be available to view in the initial post.
8. Points are not available this time around for terrain pieces. This was a hotly debated topic last time around to which no conclusion was reached and so for fairness has been removed.
9. Due to popular demand this year sees the inclusion of super-heavy vehicles and gargantuan creatures. These can score you up to 45 points assuming you fulfill all the 15 bonus points on offer. The amount of bonus points isn't a given you dont earn all 5 for detailing by doing one bit of detailing. The level of extra work you do decides the amount of extra points you get.
Notes;
Infantry category includes anything not covered by other categories such as bikes.
Models on 60mm bases that fall in this category (ie; Imperial Guard Heavy Weapons Teams) earn double points, as do cavalry bikes and "monstrous" infantry models.
For 40K, Monstrous Infantry models include models on 40mm bases such as Crisis Suits, Ogryns and other similarly sized models. If in doubt, scoring will be judged by group.
Points are based on 28mm scale miniatures. Points for different scales or specials (ie Battlefleet Gothic or a 40K Titan!) will be hotly debated beforehand! Miniatures are not limited to GW.
Character scores can only be claimed on independent characters or other systems equivalent. Characters such as unit leaders are not eligible for character points.THE PARTICIPANTSThis will be updated as new contenders join.
-V-
StarStrider
Killing Time
Naabster
Benis
Rasmus
Shas'Oink
Gunner Sabot Tank
Dread
Ludo
Plastikente
Gunner Sabot Tank
Team Looshkin
Aurics Pride
Sparto
fejj06
Bockscars
Typhon
Sm3G
THE SCORING SYSTEM | Converting | | Painting | | Detailing | | Basing |
1.Infantry | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2.Characters | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
3.Monstrous | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
4.Vehicles | 2 | 6 | 2 | - |
5.Superheavy/ GC | 5 | 30 | 5 | 5 |
6.Gaming | +5pts the first time each painted unit is used in battle (once only) |
And there folks we have ourselves a new challenge. Sign up to it by posting and you will be added to the roster. Looking forward to seeing all your work for 2014. Get painting!
THE SCORES! | Jan | | Feb | | March | | April l | May | | Jun | | Jul | | Aug | | Sep | | Oct | | Nov | | Dec | |
Aurics Pride | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ludo | 14 | 16 | 52 | 131 | 165 | 35 | 34 | 50 | 26 | 52 |
LOH | 34 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 31 | 177 | 43 | 14 | 0 |
-V- | 42 | 76 | 135 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Naabster | 26 | 21 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Fejj06 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Plastikente | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
GST | 47 | 42 | ? | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Looshkin | 125 | 47 | 79 | 50 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 96 |
Rasmus | 76 | 42 | 92 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dread | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 10 | 0 | 128 |
Dawnlight Avenger | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oink | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160(345) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sm3G | 0 | 0 | 32 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |