Bondo Open voting thread. (Poll Me)

Post by **Triton** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:37 pm

lol your idea makes sence hatrix sorry for not quite catching the drift earlier, for me it was about 5 AM lol. i do tend to agree that the current poll system doesnt really do a fair job of judging a contest like this

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:19 pm

I'm sure there's an easy phpBB mod that does a 1/10 rank for polls. But the phpbb.com database doesn't seem to be working.

EnterTheHatrix · Post by **EnterTheHatrix** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:33 pm

Triton wrote:lol your idea makes sence hatrix sorry for not quite catching the drift earlier, for me it was about 5 AM lol. i do tend to agree that the current poll system doesnt really do a fair job of judging a contest like this

Don't worry about it, at least you finally understand what I've been trying to get across all day.. Congrats on winning, you've definitely deserved it.

Hopefully we can implement this new voting system for the next contest.

By the way, I think the idea of a solder off is no good.. A lot of us can solder, but what exactly would we have to show for it? A few LEDs? There's not really enough room for competitiveness with that.

Turbo Tax 1.0 · Post by **Turbo Tax 1.0** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:43 pm

stuff like rebuilding the atari 2600 on perf board, kevin horton or segasonicfan crap like that

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:01 pm

Well contests that are less confined bring out new ideas and concepts.

For example, a contest where you must build an atari 2600 on perfboard won't bring out as many ideas as one where you must rebuild an atari 2600.

They sound similar, but the second one can lead to many different ideas, like an Atari 2600 rebuilt into a plush toy (*cough* do this and you'll get my vote*). Excuse me.

Post by **Skyone** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:17 pm

I still seriously think we should do away with voting, but meh!

So can we call this poll over - the winner being Triton?

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:40 pm

Indeed we can.

Here's what I propose:

- A monthly Benheck.com contest where there is no winner, only a highest mark out of 10. I guess that's a winner though.

- Prizes may be donated, on the donater's terms of course (Ex. - Winner must pay for shipping if he wants it, etc.)

- 3 weeks will be for building, a 4 day window will be given for submissions, and the 3 remaining will be for rating EVERYONE's work.

-Everyone will judge each and every submission out of 10, then post how they feel if they please.

Also, if there is substantial interest in these contests (50 someodd votes, and my first thread with 4000 someodd views says there is) perhaps we should consider a contest forum where ideas for future contests can be discussed, because there's no way I can come up with one every month. Eventually, I'll draw blanks.

Gump-in-space · Post by **Gump-in-space** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 7:16 pm

What if we just did the same contest but with a Sony or Sega controller?

EnterTheHatrix · Post by **EnterTheHatrix** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:56 am

Idea...

Gamecube case mods.

Gamecubes are cheap and plentiful.

It would be interesting to see what some people would make considering how plain gamecubes are. They have no real detail on them, it would make an interesting build.

Mageslayer · Post by **Mageslayer** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:58 am

What could be less plain than a big silver box? I don't get it.

EnterTheHatrix · Post by **EnterTheHatrix** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:48 am

Mageslayer wrote:What could be less plain than a big silver box? I don't get it.

.... eh?

If you're talking about Gamecube, then or purple or black box too..

And it's a blank canvas for mods.. The fact that it is really plain means that we can improve it dramatically though different reasons.

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:36 pm

I was thinking we could do some non-physical design contests as well, so more people can participate. It's free and easier.

Forum for it?

Next contest starts march 31st, just so its not on april 1st

Post by **Skyone** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:14 pm

A whole forum for contests? Wow, a jolting 2 threads per month!

So what's the next contest then?

Gump-in-space · Post by **Gump-in-space** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:25 pm

What's wrong with April first? Do you have a problem staring a contest on my 14th birthday? Seriously though. Me= April 1st 1993

Kurt_ · Post by **Kurt_** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:20 pm

Well if a dedicated forum won't be made, I suppose I shall make a new thread every month. Any ideas can be PM'ed to me.

I'm thinking a design contest will be next, to raise general interest in contests, because everyone can participate, not just people with supplies.

Design what? I have an idea, and you can even make it if you so please. And it's simple.

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