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Re: MOTM Contest Questions and a Proposal
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lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad
Date: 
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:35:16 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Jim DeVona wrote:
> The new minimum-entries rule has inspired me to enter the LDraw.org Model of the
> Month contest. I have a few questions:
> 
> 2. Does the rule against official LEGO models and box art-inspired models apply
> to entirely custom alternate models as well? (By "alternate models" I mean
> "MOCs" created only with pieces from a single set.)

no, not at all!

> One incidental point I would like to make about MOTM voting is that to me, the
> composition of an LDraw file is as important as the screenshot in judging how
> "good" the model is. For example, a well-composed model may be comprised of
> articulated submodels for each moving part, whereas a less impressive model
> might not utilize submodels, making it difficult to "pose" or otherwise
> manipulate the final creation. For other people, the STEP sequence may be
> important for creating intuitive instructions.
> 
> In either case, I propose that the contestant LDraw files be made available to
> voters as part of the ballot. This requirement would have two advantages.
> Firstly, it would allow voters to incorporate substantive criteria in their
> decision by inspecting the structure of the actual LDraw file (after all, this
> is an LDraw contest). Secondly, it would be an excellent opportunity to
> encourage LDraw "best practices." As the LDraw format itself moves towards
> standardization, why not emphasize the value of well-designed models?

this is a critical point. not everyone wants give away in-depth info of his/her
models fearing that people copy and sell them.

w.



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(...) How is this different from photographers sharing high-resolution images of their work on Flickr, or developers contributing to open-source programs? I would argue that with the original material available for others to compare, it is even (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad)

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The new minimum-entries rule has inspired me to enter the LDraw.org Model of the Month contest. I have a few questions: 1. Should entries that use unofficial parts (real LEGO parts that are not yet LDraw certified) include those parts in the MPD (...) (19 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad)

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