competition bases

[EricJ]

So I've been noticing reciently that pretty much every Games Day entry is on a GW type base, and every entry in any other competition is on a base like what Wyrd/PP use.

So is it an unwritten rule that games day entries must not be on the fancier type bases? Do you think it would hurt my entry should I put it on such a base? The basing rules are so vague for Games days I just don't know, or if it would $$$$$$$$ off judges...

just wondering.

[Skya]

It's Games Day. Pander to the GWness. I think people use the GW bases for Games Day on the odd theory that a piece could theoretically be used in an actual game.

[jester of death]

here in aus the "all knowing and powerfull" decided that golden daemon should be gaming mini's, not display mini's. therefore all golden daemon entries must be on their appropriate bases.

i think this is a stupid idea as its a painting comp not a gaming model comp, and every other countries ( as far as im aware ) golden daemon is a painting comp where you can let your imagination run rampart and not have to worry about what base its supposed to be on.


jod

[Nathan Caroland]

Much as I love the round premium bases such as we supply with Wyrd, I think Noel pretty much hit it on the dot there when she says 'pander to GW'. Being their product I think its safe to say they want it used instead of something like the display bases, etc.

[Ritual]

I wouldn't run the risk of having the judges grumble about me using an obvious non-GW component on an entry that I have spent a fair amount of time on, regardless of whether the rules clearly forbids it or not.

[james sequeira]

Im not 100% sure but i think you have to use the correct sized base the model comes with but there are some exceptions.

[green stuff]

Eric : come to France ;) :

http://demonwinner.free.fr/france/2005/f05-paintmaster-3.jpg

But as the others said : when in Rome, do as the Romans ;)

On the other side, for now, they've only put limits on the sizes of the bases (they don't specifically mention Citadel/GW), and you can always add a scenic presentation base as long as the mini isn't attached to it (Mike (Dragonreach) brought one monstruous display base for a Marine champion ... the judges didn't say anything against it).

[EricJ]

Yeah, I'm not talking about about improper size of base, just a different brand. I'm totally happy using the GW type, it just seemed to be one of these unwritten and unmentioned rules...that I felt like mentioning, haha

I was looking around for bases, and precast stuff is all becoming in the style of the PP base now, which I guess cuts down on precast bases in Games Days?

[cdukino]

There are still quite a few GW style bases precast. But yeah more and more are getting a PP base style in their range now to. Personally I prefer those. But for the GD... better safe then sorry... go for the GW type.

[Ritual]

I would also personally prefer to use a scratchbuilt base for the same reason as not using a PP style base, on the off chance that the judges recognise the precast base.

[green stuff]

Since everybody is all too polite to ask, here I come with my big boots : "What GD are you aiming at Eric?", feel free to send me out to choke on the above mentionned boots ;).

[EricJ]

Hah! I'd love to say it was for something fun upcoming, Spain, Italy...but no, nothing so exciting. I'm thinking of probably ATL or LA, which is about 6 months away still. I just figured if I get started now, and have all the cold winter months to paint, rather than about 2 months ahead of time (in spring), I might have a better showing! :)

Got one simple entry nearly done (except for the base...which motivated this thread), another more complex project all converted/sculpted, that one is waiting for paint, and quite a few other ideas planned out.

[Jubilee]

I just figured if I get started now, and have all the cold winter months to paint, rather than about 2 months ahead of time (in spring), I might have a better showing! :)


Wait, didn't you take first with your gollum on a rock over the moon-lit water? How much better can you do?

well, I suppose you can win in multiple categories..

/ali

[EricJ]

Well, yes, I had 4 entries and got a gold and bronze, so I'm not upset or anything! Mostly I think I wasn't completely content with my entries and don't feel like I personally did my best. I would like to come with a few entries which I can say I did as good as I could do, and which show off what I can do. Perhaps that is a better way of putting it. :)

I'm also not real sure my plan, I sort of want to go to ATL, due to knowing people there and wanting to meet a lot more. Then 3-4 weeks later is LA...which is close to me and I can drive down to...so if I end up trying to do both, I'd like to have entries!