Author Topic: The 2014 BYOAC User Choice Awards need your nominations! (Read 57598 times)

PL1 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:45:28 am »

Since I'm not on the UCA board but do respect the time and effort required to run an event like this, I'd like to post this Public Service Announcement for everyone nominating a build.

Don't be a lazy bastard and expect the volunteers on the UCA team to do your nomination formatting/categorizing/research work for you.

If you messed up, go back and edit your nomination post.

Please follow the simple nomination format in the OP so it's easier for the the UCA team to compile the list.
(emphasis added)

Quote from: UCA on January 02, 2015, 11:36:29 am

To nominate please reply with this format:

Category: Name of Build or Project: Link
<img from build thread is welcome, please size to no more than 300px wide to keep the thread readable.>
<optional description of why nominated for that category>

Thanks to all members of the UCA board for all your hard work on this annual peer recognition tradition.

Scott

elvis · « **Reply #81 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:47:22 am »

I hope this is valid as a 2014 project, if not, please remove.

I'd like to nominate for Hardware:
Wolfware Howler:
http://www.wolfwareeng.com/?page_id=25
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=135324.0

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #82 on:** January 03, 2015, 06:09:42 am »

Hardware: Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board

Nominating this because it's a killer idea. I had to go the dual board route with my build and I can't believe that these weren't avalible years ago?! I'm a big fan of Ultimarc gear, and this product was executed well.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138817.msg1434383.html

Sjaak · « **Reply #83 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:22:13 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on January 03, 2015, 06:09:42 am

Hardware: Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138817.msg1434383.html

2nd

Malenko · « **Reply #84 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:40:41 am »

Quote from: Sjaak on January 03, 2015, 08:22:13 am

Quote from: ChanceKJ on January 03, 2015, 06:09:42 am
Hardware: Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138817.msg1434383.html

2nd

3rd

Locke141 · « **Reply #85 on:** January 03, 2015, 10:25:38 am »

Quote from: Generic Eric on January 02, 2015, 02:18:41 pm

Quote from: pbj on January 02, 2015, 01:48:15 pm

Beat Em Up X:

2nd
Name another cabinet with 3D details. besides the Mario pedestal Neat details. Too bad there are no barrels in Gauntlet

Thanks guys.

BTW, it paint ended up very Gauntlet ish after paining. Beat'em up-X was built around Beat'em up and all the 4 player games that I loved as a kid. The barrel is a nod to Dubbed dragon and the outline from the CP from a topdown view is based off the 6 player x-man cab.

I would like to second or third:

PBJ's- Turrtlebox
Severdhed's- TMNT
LT's- Mario pedestal
Le Chucks Game of Thrones Pedestal (amended)

Go team pedestal!

I would have included Le Chucks Game of Thrones Pedestal because I think its by fare the best but I don't think its fare to include cab built on commission. That said the rules allow it and outstanding.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139064.msg1437898.html#msg1437898

I read my post and I sounded like a jealous jerk because Le Chuck's build is awesome. I still think commission's should be excluded next year.

UCA · « **Reply #86 on:** January 03, 2015, 11:04:42 am »

As of this post the field is as follows:

Confirmed Nominations by Category
These have the requisite three nominations to make the vote-off in February

Fullsize Cab: Blip by Markc74; Super Spacefortress Macross by Yotsuya; R-Pod MKII by Space Hedgehog; Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime by Sjaak; Flyn's Arcade by ChanceKJ; Broad Street Bullies by Malenko

Small Cabs and Non-Standards: Mario Pedestal by Louis Tully; Game of Thrones by Le Chuck; Missile Command Cocktail by jahilbert; Asteroids Deluxe by Louis Tully; Turtlebox by PBJ;

Bartops: Sega Bartop by Grippie;

Hardware: Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board by Andy

Software:

The following have been nominated and seconded but don't have the final nomination yet: Jacie's Arcade; Beat'em Up X; TMNT Pedestal; Outrun Bartop; Outrun View Selection Circuit;

The following have been nominated once: Streetfighter; Clint; R-Kaid-R; Moon Patrol; Pattern Generator; Super Playchoice; Plywood & Walnut Supergun; Howler

Quote from: Locke141 on January 03, 2015, 10:25:38 am

I don't think its fare to include cab built on commission.

This was discussed when the UCAs were in development in prior to the first event in 2011. Correct, there is no rule against it. We also allow vendors to compete in any category including putting commercial hardware and software up against amateur offerings. For this year it will remain as such, but by all means that is a completely valid reason to vote for or against a certain build. Feel free to open a separate thread to spur discussion and recommend changes to the process. While we are not set in stone it is in the best interest of the process to be slow to change; however, ultimately we are a community and will do our best to reflect the consensus of that community. Simpatico?

Locke141 · « **Reply #87 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:15:34 pm »

Quote from: UCA on January 03, 2015, 11:04:42 am

While we are not set in stone it is in the best interest of the process to be slow to change; however, ultimately we are a community and will do our best to reflect the consensus of that community. Simpatico?

Simpatico.

I should have started a thread after this years UCA's suggesting commission builds and Pro venders be lump together in a separate Category. On further reflection I think including commission builds are fine.

yotsuya · « **Reply #88 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:22:45 pm »

I think it is very fair to include a cab built on commission, and I really don't want to start getting into such minutiae. Should we disqualify cabs that are CNC built and not hand built? What about projects with commissioned artwork instead of self-designed? I just think that's too much of an can of worms.

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:32:47 pm »

Sorry for the brief post (I've been away from a PC):
3rd for Outrun Bartop.
2nd for Clint
2nd for Moon Patrol

D

Fursphere · « **Reply #90 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:37:49 pm »

Quote from: wp34 on January 02, 2015, 12:07:23 pm

I'd like to nominate ChanceCK's Flynn's Arcade in the full-size upright category.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135116.0.html

This project is a great example of how to do a 4-player LCD right. The attention to detail is also off the charts!

Quote from: BadMouth on January 02, 2015, 01:13:26 pm

Category: Non-Standard
Build: SpaceHedgehog's R-Pod MkII

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138146.msg1426735.html#msg1426735

Quote from: EMDB on January 02, 2015, 01:18:31 pm

I nominate Grippie's Sega Genesis Bartop for the Bartop category

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141069.0.html

Please throw my vote in for these three in their respective categories. Great work guys.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #91 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:51:49 pm »

EMDB · « **Reply #92 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:00:23 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 03, 2015, 12:51:49 pm

Imma have to go digging to find the projects that are escaping me at the moment. I appreciate the nominations for the jank I crank. I don't think my stuff fits in with the rest of you guys. Thanks.

This is a nice source for complete builds: I completed my project! I posted a pic and a link to my project thread

Locke141 · « **Reply #93 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:06:09 pm »

Small Cabs and Non-Standards: Out of wall space “Q*Bert”

I love 2084's wall mount builds and his latest "Q*Bert"finish up his wall nicely.

BorgDog · « **Reply #94 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:23:08 pm »

I'd like to add

a 3rd for Clint
a +1000 for Flynn's
and a second or 3rd for Outrun by JohnRT

UCA · « **Reply #95 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:34:12 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 03, 2015, 12:51:49 pm

Software:
(I) Fix(ed)-it Felix Wrapper by Howard_Casto

From his site:
Quote
Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 01:51 AM - Fix-it Felix Jr.
This is probably the final build. The rotate on "R" function has been removed and a minor sanity check has been added, as per usual download link is to the right.

Howard's spectacular wrapper was nominated and confirmed last year along with IDS's Mawler. There was no third software entry so those to didn't go to a vote off. Howard has already been recognized via the UCAs for this contribution and so will not be in the running this year. To be fair we all, including Howard, thought the wrapper was complete in 2013.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,136720.msg1413302.html#msg1413302

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #96 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:37:28 pm »

Thirded Malenko's cab

Louis Tully · « **Reply #97 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:41:19 pm »

Le Chuck · « **Reply #98 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:42:18 pm »

Hey LT, I think you're the first cat to ever have two builds in the same category get confirmed - and all within the first 24hrs of the nom thread opening. Griff had two builds in two categories last year IIRC but you're actually competing against yourself here. That's some damn fine craftsmanship and I think it is impressive as all hell. Not only do you crank out builds with a quickness you do it better than most so my hat is off to you man. Well done!

yotsuya · « **Reply #99 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:45:56 pm »

While the enthusiasm is nice, if something has already been thirded, can you please stop listing them? It clogs up the tabulation process. You can chuff out in the actual vote thread once it goes live. Please continue to list and second worthy projects that need votes.

Thanks.

Locke141 · « **Reply #100 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:47:29 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on January 03, 2015, 01:42:18 pm

Hey LT, I think you're the first cat to ever have two builds in the same category get confirmed - and all within the first 24hrs of the nom thread opening. Griff had two builds in two categories last year IIRC but you're actually competing against yourself here. That's some damn fine craftsmanship and I think it is impressive as all hell. Not only do you crank out builds with a quickness you do it better than most so my hat is off to you man. Well done!

yotsuya · « **Reply #101 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:54:12 pm »

Louis, brother, I think you underestimate yourself. Yes, some of your early stuff was very janky. But you've gone leaps and bounds just learning from your process. For that, I'm glad you've been recognized.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #102 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:16:33 pm »

Louis Tully · « **Reply #103 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:39:36 pm »

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #104 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:50:15 pm »

Yes but do those "feels" have an intricate and redundant pattern cut into the wood with a rotary tool, then filled in with ball point pen?

...because without that, they are nothing.

Louis Tully · « **Reply #105 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:53:19 pm »

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #106 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:59:05 pm »

Quote from: Louis Tully on January 03, 2015, 02:53:19 pm

I just got a weird look from the girlfriend for fist bumping my iPad. No joke.

You know, we should have a separate award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellent use of a rotary tool, following up with the proper execution of ball point pen ink.

Nephasth · « **Reply #107 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:06:46 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on January 03, 2015, 02:59:05 pm

You know, we should have a separate award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellent use of a rotary tool, following up with the proper execution of ball point pen ink.

We need two other nominations for a new category.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #108 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:08:50 pm »

Well....

I'm sure we can find others!

Louis Tully · « **Reply #109 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:12:30 pm »

Le Chuck · « **Reply #110 on:** January 03, 2015, 06:41:30 pm »

Fullsize:

Track & Field by Shrunken Master: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141199.0.html

This thing is as scratch as they come and looks like it came off the factory floor.

harveybirdman · « **Reply #111 on:** January 03, 2015, 07:11:31 pm »

2nd for shrunkenmaster's Track & Field

Locke141 · « **Reply #112 on:** January 04, 2015, 02:13:00 am »

Quote from: Le Chuck on January 03, 2015, 06:41:30 pm

Fullsize:

Track & Field by Shrunken Master: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141199.0.html

This thing is as scratch as they come and looks like it came off the factory floor.

3rd

I missed that one pretty sweet.

jaharr01 · « **Reply #113 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:08:26 am »

Sorry I'm late too

Second Fullsize: Nostalgia by dkersten

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,140122.0.html

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #114 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:14:09 am »

In an effort to get some Restored cabs both nominated and put into their own category i'd like to nominate the following amazing saves. Cabs like these are, after all, the reason we're all here on this forum in the first place.

Restoration: MK3FAN's "Mario Bros."
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,138978.0.html
This restore was amazing. It's final product fits in with the rest of his Nintendo row, and it was a fitting result in respect to that old nintendo cab. Definitely one of my favorites.

Restoration: chopperthedog's "Taito Stratovox Rescue"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,140480.0.html
That coin door though... You can tell some elbow grease went into this restore and it paid off. I didnt even know that game existed, but this restore and the look of that cab makes me want to play it.

Restoration: MK3FAN's "Rampage Restoration"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139045.0.html
The CP and bezel art on this restore are off the chart, the neon green side art just makes the finished product pop. I'm nominating this not just because I love the game, but the art just wins.

Restoration: Malenko's "Mortal Kombat Restoration"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139884.0.html
This was a clean and well thought out restore. I'm digging that yellow t-moulding, and the little details matter to me as I have fond memories of this cab from my childhood. Awesome work here.

Restoration: opt2not's "Rock on! Asteroids Cocktail Restoration"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,107874.0.html
Take one look at how clean all the electronics and buttons look on this restore and you'll make a nomination for it too. The care and detail in restoring the smallest parts of this are jaw dropping.

Restoration: namsan's "Trilogy Mortal Kombat I, II, III Cabinet Kollection"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141465.0.html
Seriously?! All three?! Not only did this restore nail one of my favorite games, but the thread shows the incredible attention to detail for all three machines. Simply amazing. I hope these cabs are never split up. That would be a shame.

jaharr01 · « **Reply #115 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:23:04 am »

I nominate: Martijn Multiball Madness for full size

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134336.msg1385176.html#msg1385176
Excellent work

jaharr01 · « **Reply #116 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:29:27 am »

I nominate for small cab class"scottbox jr."

Completed December 2014.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,142809.0.html

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #117 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:37:13 am »

Quote from: jaharr01 on January 04, 2015, 06:23:04 am

I nominate: Martijn Multiball Madness for Pinball
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,134336.msg1385176.html#msg1385176

Excellent work

I second Multiball Madness,

I also nominate for Pinball: jaharr01's "Scooby Doo Mystery Pinball"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,139505.0.html
Maybe I have a thing for the colour purple on arcade machines? The art and design of this pin are well thought out and I loved watching it get built. Not to mention that it almost practically caused thoughts of divorce! Now that's commitment!

I also nominate for a Pinball Category: Superfrog's "KISS Mini Pinball"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,136020.0.html
This was one of the first builds I ever followed. The cool lockdown bar with the inset buttons, and the awesome pop out tray. This build was a reason to check the forums everyday.

I also nominate for a Pinball Category: rockyrocket's "Nexus Pin"
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,140220.msg1457490.html#lastPost
I'm nominating this build because it's not everyday you see a cellphone and a Pi used for something so cool. I love the theme, and it's crazy how well this turned out. I'm a huge fan of the little details that went into the screenshot below:

EMDB · « **Reply #118 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:40:15 am »

I nominate pinballs to be a separate category...

jaharr01 · « **Reply #119 on:** January 04, 2015, 06:43:59 am »

I nominate that pincabs should be illegal to build because I almost got divorced while I was building mine


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Author Topic: The 2014 BYOAC User Choice Awards need your nominations! (Read 57598 times)

Nephasth