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Re: The Lego Mecha Hall of Fame - What do you think?
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Thu, 13 May 2004 22:07:04 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Brian Sanchez wrote:
This is an awesome post.
> the day i first discovered the LMHoF i was inspired to even greater heights
> in Mecha engineering and design. i used it as a resource, studying the ways
> of the masters, how they crafted their designs, how they constructed joint
> articulations, cockpits, hands, weapons, etc. i would visit each of the
> builders' sites, save it in my favorites, and wait with anticipation for them
> to update...wonder breathlessly at what new and amazing design would appear.
> then, it just stopped. since then my inspiration comes from visiting some of
> the individual sites that still exist as well as this forum and brickshelf.
> i've hoped and prayed that a day would come when the LMHoF would rise again
> and i would click the link and would be greeted by a new and amazing splash
> page filled with new links and new Mecha Builders...
right on, that's what we talk'n 'bout.
> until now, i have had NO IDEA as to what qualified someone into the LMHoF. i
> thought that maybe it was an invite sort of thing, but based off of what
> criteria? what is considered "innovative design"? how often are new Mecha
> Builders inducted? etc.
>
> that being said, i think it may be prudent to have a solid list of the
> various criteria that the Founders use to judge a Mecha Builder worthy of the
> LMHoF. this will give those that aspire to be in the Hall a system of general
> guidelines and a sense that there is SOMETHING to work towards. all of this
> should be outlined and determined by the Founders, but once outlined and
> determined, should be posted clearly for public knowledge.
This is turning out to be a great idea. These are things that would make it
better.
> it may also be worthwhile to allow only a certain number of new inductees per
> week/month/year/whatever. another idea may be to show the "nominees", only
> one nominee will be inducted to the Hall, but at LEAST those that weren't get
> their fair share of exposure and a certain sense of pride and accomplishment.
> i think the idea of having articles/interviews/news/info is great! having
> LMHoF inductees post instructions or tips on Mecha design and construction
> would be really awesome.
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> finally, it would be nice to have a section that gives praise to new
> builders, those that aren't inductees, but are seen as possessing a latent
> and budding talent as Mecha Builders. if you're developing a site dedicated
> to Mecha Building, that highlights the best and brightest Mecha Builders, it
> is good to also tip your hat to those who aspire to the level at which the
> great masters have reached. it is important to show the roots, to
> acknowledge that even the great masters GlaGla,Sophie, and the rest began
> with just a handful of bricks in their inventories and didn't just become
> great masters overnight. this would only unify those who love and love to
> build mecha, and make them feel like they are part of a community instead of
> some insignificant speck in the face of an elitist group of builders.
I always wanted to do that! So did others. Like a tribute to Lego MechCommander.
> i really look forward to the rebirth of the LMHoF! there is and was a great
> amount of potential...
>
> if you build it, they will come!
>
> lol
>
> ~B-)
Thanks, and see with help and feedback like this, how can we not.
Pwr Sup arrived.
;)
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