Main > Everything Else

Awards Project

<< < (4/21) > >>

yaksplat:
So, Group 1, pre-2011
Group 2, 2011

Donkbaca:
No need to revisit the old ones, that's what the HOF thread is for.

I think a yearly one is a good idea, could get some of the old farts on here that haven't built anything in a while to actually build again, could inspire creativity, etc.

Here is my criticism of your list though -


--- Quote ---Standard size cabinet
Cocktail
Bartop
Mini
--- End quote ---

I think that most are standard sized cabinets, not that many cocktails get built, I would have maybe best standard size - CRT, best Standard sized - LCD and then non-standard sized cab.



--- Quote ---Fightstick

--- End quote ---

I don't see a lot of fight stick builds, and this is more of a Shoryuken sort of thing.


--- Quote ---Non Standard (think DrVenture's Arquadium)

--- End quote ---

I like this one, for things like the Doc Venture's and coffee table builds and the armoirecade.  At one point, Knievels woody would have been here, and now its almost standard.


--- Quote ---Hack or Mod

--- End quote ---

I find the hacks and mods the most entertaining and informative of all posts and the most interesting projects


--- Quote ---Art
Lighting
Theme

--- End quote ---

I could do without these.Or maybe just have a theme category, as that incorporates the other two.


--- Quote ---How-to thread
--- End quote ---

I could do without this, since there is a ton of stuff already out there and on the wiki.  Anything that is new and cool and documented would likely fall into another category


--- Quote ---Utility (code)

--- End quote ---

This would be cool


--- Quote ---Automation

--- End quote ---

In my mind a part of the hack/mod category


--- Quote ---Refurb
--- End quote ---

More of a KLOV thing in my opinion.  Not that interested


--- Quote ---Contribution to the Forum (kinda like a lifetime achievement type deal)

--- End quote ---

dig this


--- Quote ---Wiring
Built
--- End quote ---

Best wiring - I am on the face about.  What do you mean by built? I think there should be a "build thread of the year" award.  Well documented build threads are great.

I think there should also be a Cab of the YEar.

I don't think we need that many categories though.  THere really aren't that many builds, maybe 3 - 6 a month or so that get documented.  With that many categories it would feel like handing out little league trophies.

Le Chuck:
Donkbaca +1

Good recommendations.  I notice when I write I tend to zap all the fun out of anything and turn it into some sort of dreary academic pursuit, and while this has a component of this it also needs to be interesting and amusing.  I can get behind most of your category recommendations.  Definetly don't want this to be a participation award.  I still like the idea of splitting up the cab builds, how about this

Standard
Cocktail and Bartop -I'm torn about combining these.  Leave it to smarter bodies to determine
Non Standard - cabs more easily defined by what they aren't (jukes in here as well?)
Hack or Mod - wiz mini's, automation elements, controller creations like the new 720 joy, or the OND/secretsquirrel button mods for example
Theme - aestics, visual balance
Implementation - CP and lighting wiring, LED integration, woodcraft/joinery, plexi work, technique award for a whole build or a portion of a build worth highlighting
Utility - this can be a peice of code (DaOld Man and Nitz come to my mind) or can be a service or product that really enables the hobby also (Breakout cables or even button decals)
Contribution - helpful forum members recognized for their dedicated commitment to lending a hand.   

I'm not really for an overall best cab personally but if the "academy" decided that one project takes the cake overall then whom am I to gainsay.  I think it should be a year to year decision, kinda like an extra.  If there is a project that crosses several categories and doesn't necessarily win any specific one but deserves recognition that would be awesome.   

I agree to just start with 2011 and let the HOF take care of those further back only because there is no way we could do justice to the older builds. 

I'm also not sold on a "winner." Maybe after nominations the committee select the three or four best and presents them ensemble as most influential of 2011 in <Category>.

I'm also keeping an eye on the ticker up top showing how many people don't think this is a good idea.  I don't want to help create anything that is going to alienate anyone but I know you can't please all of the people all of the time. 

Donkbaca:
I could get behind that.  Maybe instead of awards, do a "best of the year" thread

Le Chuck:

--- Quote from: Donkbaca on February 20, 2012, 02:24:39 pm ---I could get behind that.  Maybe instead of awards, do a "best of the year" thread

--- End quote ---

I'm down.  We should clean up the definitions of the categories.  Anybody care to take a stab at one or all? 

There needs to be conversation about the logistics of phase two.  After nominations how are reviewers invited/selected/nominated?  Do they get a private thread like PnR to discuss the builds or just do it though PM?  I think nominating reviews is fair and probably a best practice.  Do they have to be seconded?  Do we cut off a 5 or 10?  Hrm...

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page

Go to full version