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February 11, 2021 at 3:50 pm #1609765

blinky465

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Getting back on topic – I love the idea of a monthly competition that’s not a competition (yes, one of those lame “there are no losers” sports days where anyone has the chance of winning a balloon).

Something for the community to strive towards, and something that doesn’t become “elitist” (like many of the Patreon competitions have become, with professional-level painters hoovering up all the first prize 3d printers).

Something like “this month, the challenge is a diorama with at least three character miniatures” or “paint your favourite D&D monster”. Post your “before” picture in the opening week, WIP during the next few weeks, final entry before the end of the month. Then maybe even have differing juding criteria (either community driven, or a panel or overall judge) so it’s not always the same few people who get the accolades (most interesting use of everyday litter, most appealing colour scheme, most improvement over three months etc.)

Prizes or not, contests (anything with a deadline to meet specific criteria) can be a great way to break through the “hobby funk” many of us have been afflicted by over the last year or so!