The 2015 BYOAC User Choice Awards need your nominations!

[UCA]

I will also nominate Arcadenut's Any Coin V2 (replacement coin mech) for the "2015 UCA Product of the Year." Released March 20, 2015.

I second that nomination.

Thirded.

Fourth

Added!  ...Sheesh...

[yotsuya]

**crickets**

In hopes that we see more pure restorations get some recognition, and because it was so nicely done, I nominate Malenko's TMNT Restoration from this summer.

[vwalbridge]

In hopes that we see more pure restorations get some recognition,

Wait, we can nominate restorations? Shame on me, I did not know that.

[yotsuya]

In hopes that we see more pure restorations get some recognition,

Wait, we can nominate restorations? Shame on me, I did not know that.

Unless the rules changed, but we always have been able to...

[Malenko]

I will also nominate Arcadenut's Any Coin V2 (replacement coin mech) for the "2015 UCA Product of the Year." Released March 20, 2015.

I second that nomination.

Thirded.

Fourth

FIF   1 2 3 4 FIIIIFFFFF

Also, No Janky Kong love?


Janky Kong
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,146709.0.html

Yots shows you that you can restore a cab to pristine condition and still make it your own. I love everything about the project including how detailed the thread is.

[UCA]

In hopes that we see more pure restorations get some recognition,

Wait, we can nominate restorations? Shame on me, I did not know that.

Unless the rules changed, but we always have been able to...

It counts, by all means nominate more if you feel they are worthy.

[vwalbridge]

I 2nd Yotsuya's Jankey Dong Kong. That was a fun restore thread to watch.

And since you don't cap our nominations, I have GOT to nominate

Sjaak's Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Arcade

[DeLuSioNal29]

I 2nd Yotsuya's Jankey Dong Kong. That was a fun restore thread to watch.

And since you don't cap our nominations, I have GOT to nominate

Sjaak's Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Arcade

Seconded.

[yotsuya]

Actually, that Lovers cab was a 2014 UCA nominee, but the rules in place precluded it from being voted on since Sjaak had won the category the year before. So I'm not sure it's eligible in 2015.

[vwalbridge]

Actually, that Lovers cab was a 2014 UCA nominee, but the rules in place precluded it from being voted on since Sjaak had won the category the year before. So I'm not sure it's eligible in 2015.

Interesting. I didn't notice the build went back that far and that it had already been nominated last year.

Hard to tell exactly when he defined it as finished but the game itself didn't actually release until September 9th, 2015.

I think we need an official ruling from the parties that govern. 

[yotsuya]

Actually, that Lovers cab was a 2014 UCA nominee, but the rules in place precluded it from being voted on since Sjaak had won the category the year before. So I'm not sure it's eligible in 2015.

Interesting. I didn't notice the build went back that far and that it had already been nominated last year.

Hard to tell exactly when he defined it as finished but the game itself didn't actually release until September 9th, 2015.

I think we need an official ruling from the parties that govern. 

Well, if it was considered finished enough to be a 2014 nominee, then it stands to reason it was finished in 2014, not 2015, and therefore not eligible. Right?

[DeLuSioNal29]

Technically the game was officially released in 2015 on Steam.  So that would mean it was finished in 2015 no?

[yotsuya]

Technically the game was officially released in 2015 on Steam.  So that would mean it was finished in 2015 no?

The CABINET was considered finished and therefore eligible for the 2014 UCAs. So does that mean we're nominating unfinished cabinets now?

Edit: Read his thread - the game was playable at Eurocade 2014

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,132853.msg1463604.html#msg1463604

[UCA]

Yes, although the build is fantastic, it is not eligible for 2015.

[edekoning]

In hopes that we see more pure restorations get some recognition, and because it was so nicely done, I nominate Malenko's TMNT Restoration from this summer.

Seconded, totally forgot about that one.

[Locke141]

First let me thank Chance and Token for the nomination. It means a lot to me that the guy who made one of the coolest DK themed cab's ever thinks my little recycling project themed DK cad was worth a nomination. 

I've been swamped at work lately so am coming a little late to this thread. I would like to start off by nominating 2084's Galaga cabinet wall mounted cab from his [out of wall space] thread. He has been making these well made and very unique cabs for years with out winning a UCA. I always think of his little arcade as something very well done and special.

I would also like to second Malenko's TMNT Restoration.

Thats it from me for now. I am going to try to be very thoughtful about my nominations this year. I have a few gems in mind but would like to see who others nominate.

[Well Fed Games]

I nominate Well Fed Games' Raiden Upright

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,116055.0.html

Thanks! My presence here on the forum has been lacking lately so its great to see all the nominations this year! I've got some project threads to dive into! Nice job everyone!

[DeLuSioNal29]

I nominate scoodidabop's NASA themed 4 player build.  That has to be the best LED lit panel I have seen.  The theme fits perfectly.

Project link:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,147015.0.html

D

[yamatetsu]

I'd second that in a heartbeat, but it's not finished.

I do indeed want to deep dive on this thing despite the fact that it's nearly done.  There's still a little to add and some improvements to make in the coming months.

[yotsuya]

I'd second that in a heartbeat, but it's not finished.

I do indeed want to deep dive on this thing despite the fact that it's nearly done.  There's still a little to add and some improvements to make in the coming months.

Details, details.... that's never stopped people from nominating stuff!!

:eyeroll:

[vwalbridge]

In all seriousness, perhaps it would make things a lot easier if builds could only be nominated if they were posted in the "I completed my project! I posted a pic and a link to my project thread".

Too late this year of course but it would get everyone one the same page.

[yotsuya]

In all seriousness, perhaps it would make things a lot easier if builds could only be nominated if they were posted in the "I completed my project! I posted a pic and a link to my project thread".

Too late this year of course but it would get everyone one the same page.

That, or making sure "you" as a nominator actually check the thread of the machine you're nominating to make sure it's eligible....

[DeLuSioNal29]

Missed that detail bros.  Looked completed to me.   

I like the completed project post requirement though.  It would make it way easier.

D

[Token]

I think it would be worse to have quality projects ineligible for an award due to not posting in that thread, than have to discuss eligibility requirements here.

[yotsuya]

I think it would be worse to have quality projects ineligible for an award due to not posting in that thread, than have to discuss eligibility requirements here.

Agreed. Just do some research into what you're nominating, so we don't have repeats of incidents where people nominate projects that weren't even featured on BYOAC (true story).

[UCA]

...Just do some research into what you're nominating...

This.  Folks, please do this.

We tripple check all nominations and among us will debate anything questionable. If you're not sure, send us a PM and ask.

[jdbailey1206]

...Just do some research into what you're nominating...

This.  Folks, please do this.

We tripple check all nominations and among us will debate anything questionable. If you're not sure, send us a PM and ask.

How can we believe you when you won't even tripple check your spelling???

[ChanceKJ]

Pffft, dork.

[yotsuya]

In Canada, 1P is worth 2 American ones .

[ChanceKJ]

In Canada, 1P is worth 2 American ones .

This is true.

Its a good thing we're not in Eastern Canada, It's spelt "Tripppppple"

[jdbailey1206]

I thought you cats elongated your vowels not your consonants.

[scoodidabop]

Missed that detail bros.  Looked completed to me.   

I like the completed project post requirement though.  It would make it way easier.

D

Thanks for the nom.  There's just a little tidying up to do on the wiring internally.  Externally it's essentially complete.  Not sure if that qualifies as "complete" or not. 

There's been some really lovely work done this year here.  I'd better go track down my faves and nominate them!

[Locke141]

Thanks for the nom.  There's just a little tidying up to do on the wiring internally.  Externally it's essentially complete.  Not sure if that qualifies as "complete" or not. 

There's been some really lovely work done this year here.  I'd better go track down my faves and nominate them!

There is always next year. And your build will be just a worthy of a nomination then. I wanted to nominate "Maquinita to Go" but he just missed the cut off.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,144259.0.html

[Malenko]

Even though it'll prolly beat my TMNT restore, gotta nominate MK3Fan's Ms Pac restore:



http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,148296.0.html

His restores are always great, and loaded with pictures.

[vwalbridge]

Oh my....how could I forget that Ms. Pac-Man. So beautiful and tastefully restored.

Thanks for reminding all of us Malenko. I 2nd that nomination.

[UCA]

Hey Everyone, Just a reminder that the nominations close at midnight on the 31st. If you have a favourite from 2015 that you want to see recognized make sure you speak up!

 

[UCA]

List updated!

[Brouhaha]

Solar's Gas Fire Arcade

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,145208.0.html

Seconded. This bartop cannot be left out 

[Malenko]

2nd to Eds ramp and roll.  I dont have a trackball on my cab, but I grabbed my mouse hack track ball and gave the game a go on my desktop PC.

Its actually really great and amazingly well done. plus when you click the image in ed's signature, the picture gets 4x as big, and I think thats hilarious.  I plan to make a bartop for spinners and trackball games, and if I do, ramp and roll will be on it.

[UCA]

Only a few more days to get your nominations in people!