The 2014 BYOAC User Choice Awards need your nominations!

[bandit721]

I wanna nominate the Dominix8 by Randy and the guys at GGG. There are tons of sticks out there everybody has an opinion about them. I think Randy feels the needs of the arcade community and the Vpin community and comes out with quality hardware. The only thing I think that would make it a perfect product is if it could switch from 4 to 8 way with a lever or solenoid.It is a bit pricey at $40+ but if you are spending say $700 why would you want to get a $12 joystick.

Seconded.  Awesome stick (just bought 3) and I love the dedication of Randy for trying to preserve the feel of the old Wicos now that the originals are becoming harder and harder to find.

[UCA]

As of this post the field is as follows.  Please note categories have been adjusted based on current confirmed nominations.  Categories are subject to further refinement based on the consensus of the UCA board as we evaluate entries.  Thanks!

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

Fullsize Cab (12): 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; Clint by Yamatetsu; Track & Field by Shrunkenmaster; Multiball Madness by Martijn; Project Retrocade by EMDB; Scooby Doo Mystery Pinball by jaharr01; Moon Patrol by Elvis

Small Cabs and Non-Standards (8]: Missile Command Cocktail by jahilbert; Asteroids Deluxe by Louis Tully;  Asteroids by Shrunkenmaster; scottboxjr by rabbidpuppy; Q*bert by 2084; Sega Bartop by Grippie; Outrun by JohnRT; Vigolix Invader by DeLuSioNal29

Pedestal Cabs (4): Mario Pedestal by Louis Tully; Game of Thrones by Le Chuck; Turtlebox by PBJ; Beat'em-Up X by Locke141;

Hardware (4): Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board by Andy; Test Pattern Generator by CraftyMech, Howler by engg100; Outrun View Selection Circuit by JohnRT

Software:


The following have been nominated and seconded but don't have the final nomination yet: Jacie's Arcade; TMNT Pedestal; Moon Patrol; Nostalgia; Streetfighter; Dominux; Nexus Micropin;

The following have been nominated once:  R-Kaid-R; Super Playchoice; Plywood & Walnut Supergun; Kiss Minipin; Joust Cabaret; Mario Bros, Stratovox, Rampage, MK, Asteroids cocktail, MKI, MKII, MKIII, Tweak Battle

If your personal tallies are different please come up on the net or PM so we can compare notes.  I don't want to short anybody.  Thanks!

*2013 Fullsize category winner - ineligible for vote off in that category but still a fantastic achievement

[Vigo]

I want to nominate DeLuSioNal29's Vigolix Invader. It's been a really good year for vigolix cabs, and while a number of people elevated the design and added creative improvements from my humble prototype, I have to say that D probably tops the healthy list of a vigolix cabs done right. On the cabinet itself - he stayed in a good budget yet was able to make something that dynamically popped. The whole theme works well. I like his t-molding solution and love the control panel artwork. He kept the gaming focused on vertical classics, and kept the machine silent running using a JAMMA board. That is an important feature in a small, open-backed cabinet.

[yotsuya]

I'll second it, it's a nice, clean looking Vigolix, and the bat-ears aren't as pronounced as other ones I've seen. Good job, DeLuSioNal29.

[Sjaak]

2nd for Moon Patrol

3rd for Moon Patrol

[hsr]

I'll second it, it's a nice, clean looking Vigolix, and the bat-ears aren't as pronounced as other ones I've seen. Good job, DeLuSioNal29.

I'd like to THIRD DeLuSioNal29's awesome Vigolix.  Vigo really hit a homerun with that cabinet design and DeLuSioNal29's is a grandslam!  This cabinet is perfect for getting our younger generation started into this hobby.  Just as he done by creating his additional examples for his nephew/niece.

[AzureKnight]

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:


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I've been offline for two weeks and this place goes crazy with posts...I'll be catching up on reading for another week!

Most of the builds I wanted to nominate have been...but I would like to second the Nexus Pin build.  I love the micro builds.

Also...I can't  believe I'm going to have to choose between the R-Pod and Blip....that just isn't right.

[edge929]

I nominate fr_303's Street Fighter Cab in the Fullsize cabs:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141565.0.html

Seconded (or 100th by now)

[fr_303]

3rd for Severdhed's TMNT



Already non but R-Pod MKII that's one awesome build, definitely going to be my next project

[yamatetsu]

Also...I can't  believe I'm going to have to choose between the R-Pod and Blip....that just isn't right.

I agree. R-Pod is in a league of it's own.

[Generic Eric]

Also...I can't  believe I'm going to have to choose between the R-Pod and Blip....that just isn't right.

I agree. R-Pod is in a league of it's own.

No lobbying

[yotsuya]

Also...I can't  believe I'm going to have to choose between the R-Pod and Blip....that just isn't right.

I agree. R-Pod is in a league of it's own.

No lobbying

Thanks, Eric.

Yes, folks, chuff out in two weeks when the vote thread begins.

[yamatetsu]

No lobbying intended, I really think that R-Pod should have it's own category, comparing something like that to 'ordinary' upright cabinets is comparing apples to oranges 

[yotsuya]

No lobbying intended, I really think that R-Pod should have it's own category, comparing something like that to 'ordinary' upright cabinets is comparing apples to oranges 

Actually, it's catergoized as a racer, and so since racers are in the upright category, that's where it's has been placed. Trust me, this has been discussed.

[Generic Eric]

I'll second it, it's a nice, clean looking Vigolix, and the bat-ears aren't as pronounced as other ones I've seen. Good job, DeLuSioNal29.

I started one of these.  If you don't round off the top, you are obligated to register your Vigolix as a deadly weapon.

[yamatetsu]

Actually, it's catergoized as a racer, and so since racers are in the upright category, that's where it's has been placed. Trust me, this has been discussed.

Ok then, can't wait to see how that plays out 

[yotsuya]

Just for clarification, just to show it's been like that since day one...

Here's a list of this year's categories and a brief definition:

Fullsize cabs - Uprights, cockpits, V-Pins, Racers, and showcase cabs that demonstrate outstanding theme, style, balance, and execution.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Hey, thanks for the nominations all.

Do we have an updated tally on what's been nominated so far?

D

[UCA]

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 (12): 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; Clint by Yamatetsu; Track & Field by Shrunkenmaster; Multiball Madness by Martijn; Project Retrocade by EMDB; Scooby Doo Mystery Pinball by jaharr01; Moon Patrol by Elvis

Small Cabs and Non-Standards (8]: Missile Command Cocktail by jahilbert; Asteroids Deluxe by Louis Tully;  Asteroids by Shrunkenmaster; scottboxjr by rabbidpuppy; Q*bert by 2084; Sega Bartop by Grippie; Outrun by JohnRT; Vigolix Invader by DeLuSioNal29

Pedestal Cabs (5): Mario Pedestal by Louis Tully; Game of Thrones by Le Chuck; Turtlebox by PBJ; Beat'em-Up X by Locke141; TMNT by Severdhed

Hardware (4): Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board by Andy; Test Pattern Generator by CraftyMech, Howler by engg100; Outrun View Selection Circuit by JohnRT

Software (1): Space Commander by slhomme


The following have been nominated and seconded but don't have the final nomination yet: Jacie's Arcade; Nostalgia; Streetfighter; Dominux; Nexus Micropin;

The following have been nominated once:  R-Kaid-R; Super Playchoice; Plywood & Walnut Supergun; Kiss Minipin; Joust Cabaret; Mario Bros, Stratovox, Rampage, MK, Asteroids cocktail, MKI, MKII, MKIII, Tweak Battle

If your personal tallies are different please come up on the net or PM so we can compare notes.  I don't want to short anybody.  Thanks!

*2013 Fullsize category winner - ineligible for vote off in that category but still a fantastic achievement

[EMDB]

Let's fill the Software category too:

I nominate slhomme's Space Commander



http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137264.0.html

[wp34]

Let's fill the Software category too:

I nominate slhomme's Space Commander



http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137264.0.html

Good catch.  I play the Android version and will second this. 

[Sjaak]

Completely missed this, thanks for the reminder.

I third Space Commander

[ChanceKJ]

Shitballs.  What category would Chances Super Play Choice fit into?  Whatever category I give it a vote.

  thanks man! Haha, I didn't even notice until I read the UCA recap post just now.

[Yvan256]

CNC: CNC64... I mean CNC86... I mean CNC2116: Link

I nominate CNC64/CNC86/CNC2116 for the CNC category because... wait, what do you mean "There's no CNC category and half-working projects that still aren't finished after multiple years aren't allowed?"

edit: I also nominate Blip for the full-size category.

[UCA]

Less than a week until nominations close with voting threads to open soon after.  Still plenty of time to alter the field and get your favorite recognized, but don't be late because on Saturday at midnight this carriage turns into a pumpkin for another year.  All that said, the UCA committee has adjusted the categories based on the current confirmed submissions to the following:

Fullsize Dedicated - Uprights, cockpits, V-Pins, Racers, and showcase cabs that demonstrate outstanding theme, style, balance, and execution designed to play a specific title with a very limited playlist.

Fullsize Multi - Uprights, cockpits, V-Pins, Racers, and showcase cabs that demonstrate outstanding theme, style, balance, and execution designed to play a range of games over multiple genre and/or with an expansive playlists.

Small Dedicated - Bartops, Cocktails, Minis, Micros, Jukes, and cabs more easily defined by what they aren't, cab in furniture, cab disguised as something else that demonstrate outstanding theme, style, balance, and execution designed to play a specific title with a very limited playlist. 

Small Multi - Bartops, Cocktails, Minis, Micros, Jukes, and cabs more easily defined by what they aren't, cab in furniture, cab disguised as something else that demonstrate outstanding theme, style, balance, and execution designed to play a range of games over multiple genre and/or with an expansive playlists..

Pedestals - Breakout category from non-standards.  Builds defined as a stand alone unit containing controls and gaming hardware that uses separate monitor for gameplay.

Hardware - custom built or modified controls, lighting, products, or other physical cab elements that are new or improved this past year and advanced the hobby. 

Software - this can be a piece of code or specialty tool user written or created this past year that created or improved emulation capability or generally increased software flexibility to include software hacks.


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

Fullsize Dedicated (4): Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time by Sjaak*; Track & Field by Shrunkenmaster; Super Spacefortress Macross by Yotsuya; Moon Patrol by Elvis

Fullsize Multi (8]: Blip by Markc74; R-Pod MKII by Space Hedgehog; Flyn's Arcade by ChanceKJ; Broad Street Bullies by Malenko; Clint by Yamatetsu; Multiball Madness by Martijn; Project Retrocade by EMDB; Scooby Doo Mystery Pinball by jaharr01

Small Multi (5): Missile Command Cocktail by jahilbert; scottboxjr by rabbidpuppy; Sega Bartop by Grippie; Vigolix Invader by DeLuSioNal29; Outrun by JohnRT

Small Dedicated (3): Q*bert by 2084; Asteroids by Shrunkenmaster; Asteroids Deluxe by Louis Tully

Pedestal Cabs (5): Mario Pedestal by Louis Tully; Game of Thrones by Le Chuck; Turtlebox by PBJ; Beat'em-Up X by Locke141; TMNT by Severdhed

Hardware (4): Ultimarc Ultimate I/O Board by Andy; Test Pattern Generator by CraftyMech, Howler by engg100; Outrun View Selection Circuit by JohnRT

Software (1): Space Commander by slhomme




*2013 Fullsize category winner - ineligible for vote off but still a fantastic achievement

[Le Chuck]

#bumpingthreads #timerunningout #don'thatenominate!

[EMDB]

I think I know who's gonna win the software award 

[Nephasth]

I think I know who's gonna win the software award 

I don't think you know how this works...

[Vigo]

I think I know who's gonna win the software award 

I don't think you know how this works...

Yep.

• Categories must have at least 3 valid confirmed (thirded) entries to remain categories.  Those that don't will be awarded honorable mentions at the end of the nomination window.

[UCA]

Voting threads are now open!


http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143671.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143670.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143669.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143668.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143667.0.html
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143666.0.html


The UCA team would like to extend the following honorable mentions to projects that were nominated and confirmed but didn't have the competition available to advance to voting:

slhomme's Space Commander software: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,137264.0.html



This is a great homebrew cab friendly shooter that is a tonne of fun!  If you haven't checked it out you're missing out!  Congrats to slhomme!

[UCA]

Also, at the close of this nomination period for this year the UCA board would like to extend a special special thanks to all the users that took the time to post an image and a link of the project you were nominating.  You saved us time and effort, it's deeply appreciated.  You the real MVPs!

To the rest of you so-and-sos, 

[Vigo]

 

[wp34]

Thanks to the UCA-Team for organizing again this year and taking our crap.   

These awards sure are a lot of fun and are a great way to look back on the great projects from the previous year.

[Generic Eric]

Thanks to the UCA-Team for organizing again this year and taking our crap.   

These awards sure are a lot of fun and are a great way to look back on the great projects from the previous year.

QFT


Thanks for a good time!