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| Nacimroc:
I think the "design then build" and the "progress the idea as you go along" arguments are both valid. Even designed perfect, its not until its on front of you that you realise proportions may be off or you come up with an idea in the mean time. I think its just how people look at projects. I also don't think finishing is massively important to some. I enjoy building, a lot more than playing so finishing is an end to the fun in my eyes, but I will always finish it regardless, otherwise there is no point. I do have "some" imagination, but I was looking for inspiration more than a full design. I won't copy an idea from here straight up. I will use bits from each at best. Just wanted something challenging. It won't be a botch job either. I will take my time and do it right. |
| yotsuya:
It's interesting what to see what people like. I guess I'm a Traditionalist myself. My favorite scratch build in the three years I've been here has to be DrChek's Echo Base. He took a traditional design, but through his own custom artwork, controls, and front end, really made it his own. It's worthy of sitting in any classic 80's arcade. I find that kind of thought and creativity as exciting as a new shape, or new mechanism. I love seeing all the stuff you guys come up with, but nothing grabs me like classic designs. If you told me I could have any cab I saw this website, Echo Base would be the one, hands down. Having given those two cents, I just want to add, keep creating guys! It's the lifeblood of the site. |
| Vigo:
I completely agree with ya man. Some of those scratch traditionals are really enjoyable. Echo Base is possibly on the top of my list as well. I really liked Starcade too. As far as planning an idea goes, I have to give it to Ond, Get out some graph paper and hammer something out. Bounce ideas back here. You could shoot from the hip completely like X2 said, or get busy making a CAD model for every bit you plan do, but no matter what, nothing seems to connect better for me than using a pencil and transferring those thoughts down to a real sheet of paper. No barriers, just your ideas down in graphite. |
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