NEW Modders Challenge coming!

[Airbozo]

Stay tuned! I am finalizing all the details for this next competition and will have something specific posted by the end of the week!

[Luke122]

Yeah! I'm stoked for this. Hey, offtopic, what's the scoop on the cluster tut? More to come? :D

[Airbozo]

Yeah! I'm stoked for this. Hey, offtopic, what's the scoop on the cluster tut? More to come? :D

Cluster Tutorial is on. I had to wait for the Boss to get back from Iran (His vacation), so I would have time and space to work on it. I have almost everything out of the way and am doing a dry run today to test it.


But Back on topic,

A nice prize has been donated by a sponsor and I am in the process of getting photo's and rules put together. I am trying to get some "hype" going so we have lots of modders submitting entries.

[chaksq]

I can't wait to see what the challenge is. Not sure I will be able to participate but who knows.

Someone mentioned this in another thread but a cool prize would be CrimsonSky's book

[MaxOC]

sweet, guess ill have to postpone by bf2142 mod

[simon275]

This might actually force me to start moding again!




Someone mentioned this in another thread but a cool prize would be CrimsonSky's book

Sweet a 2nd copy to read at University when I get bored and my current copy for the workshop.

[.Maleficus.]

Yay! I'm definitely going to participate in this one.

[Airbozo]

This Challenge will be similar to the last ones, in that there is no actual modding necessary. It will be based on concept and idea's and not a physical product.

I cannot give out too much info yet, but the prize is bigger than the last one (much). The overall concept of the challenge was actually taken from one of the suggestions received by a member (yes we do listen!). If I wasn't one of the judges, I would enter this contest myself!

[chaksq]

... can't... wait... must... find... out... more...

[Zephik]

... can't... wait... must... find... out... more...

Yea, I'm starting to twitch a little bit too. ;)

Can't wait for this! I'm just hoping that the prize doesn't get stuck at a certain someones house this time. :p

[MaxOC]

aww no actual mod?:( oh well gues ill have to get better at sketchup:banana:

[Airbozo]

aww no actual mod?:( oh well gues ill have to get better at sketchup:banana:

The main reason for this is that it allows more people to join the competition, not just those with tools and supplies.

While Sketchup would be the best format, we will not be limiting people to this either. Hand illustrated designs on notebook paper will qualify...

...please stay tuned...

[Wasabisam]

:twisted: I aint good at Sketchup but i love freebies :p hurry up with the rules and stuff:p Can't wait been thinking about ideas all day


Cheers

Sam

[Bucko]

Finally! A way for my MS Paint skills to shine on like a crazy diamond!

[simon275]

Finally! A way for my MS Paint skills to shine on like a crazy diamond!

Paint FTW


And I don't want the contest be coming I want it now!

[DaveW]

Heh heh...you guys are going to go nuts with this one. :D

-Dave

[Wasabisam]

How much longer till we find out the prize and the rules :evil: i cant wait:D

[dfigravity]

you know...I was starting to think this might tbe some sort of cruel April Fools sort of thing...then I realized that it's not April 1st. I can't wait for the rules@!!!

[rendermandan]

I can't wait either. This will be the first one I've competed in. Sounds like fun!

[rendermandan]

So what can we do to start preparing for the challenge?

[jdbnsn]

20 push-ups each morning followed by a protein shake containing wheat grass, meditate for several hours standing on your head to let the blood pool where it's useful (at least for this challenege), wear a pyramid on your head to channel mystical energy needed to out-wit your opponents. That should put you ahead of the class.

[Spacehonkey]

20 push-ups each morning followed by a protein shake containing wheat grass, meditate for several hours standing on your head to let the blood pool where it's useful (at least for this challenege), wear a pyramid on your head to channel mystical energy needed to out-wit your opponents. That should put you ahead of the class.

But if we all did this then wouldn't we all be ahead of the class?:think:

[jdbnsn]

Depends on who wears the most effective pyramid!

[Spacehonkey]

Depends on who wears the most effective pyramid!

OOOOOOOOOO, you got me there. I guess I'll be the one in the corner with the pyramid type hat with the round base, DUNCE.

[nil8]

I'll take the pushups and meditation, thanks. Can I get that without the kids toy?

[dfigravity]

So what can we do to start preparing for the challenge?

A strict diet of goat urine and boiled eggs should do it

[gaz_the_chav]

I can't wait until this - I already have plans of what I am going to build and when I say build I mean I am actually going to build it! I will excluded personally from the challenge but.... I am still going to show my design and product!

It is worth checking back for this!

-gaz

[simon275]

20 push-ups each morning followed by a protein shake containing wheat grass, meditate for several hours standing on your head to let the blood pool where it's useful (at least for this challenege), wear a pyramid on your head to channel mystical energy needed to out-wit your opponents. That should put you ahead of the class.

Ah I knew I was missing out on something thanks for the pyramid tip.

[MaxOC]

lol somebody watches tooo much mythbusters

[rendermandan]

so is it better to make the pyramid out of tin foil, or aluminum?

[Airbozo]

platinum

[chaksq]

Feel free to try all of those wimpy materials, My pyramid will be constructed out of the best material. Cardboard.

Also never forget the power of the dancing banana :banana: .

[Airbozo]

Cardboard will actually give you the lead since it will really be 2 pyramids in one...
Corrugated cardboard is the sheetz

http://www.sustainablegroup.net/images/fluting.jpg

[rendermandan]

Cardboard will actually give you the lead since it will really be 2 pyramids in one...
Corrugated cardboard is the sheetz

http://www.sustainablegroup.net/images/fluting.jpg

Thanks for the picture link. I wasn't sure what cardboard was. (Sarcasm) :)

[DaveW]

Thanks for the picture link. I wasn't sure what cardboard was. (Sarcasm)

You realize this guy's judging, right? You should be sucking up to him methinks.

-Dave

[rendermandan]

I know, but a little humor never hurts.

[Spacehonkey]

You realize this guy's judging, right? You should be sucking up to him methinks.

-Dave

SHHHHHHHHHHHH, let him piss off all the judges that way it'll be easier for the rest of us.:D

[rendermandan]

I wasn't trying to piss anyone off, Just a little more humor thats all.

[Spacehonkey]

I wasn't trying to piss anyone off, Just a little more humor thats all.

I think we all know you were just joking around. We're just giving you a hard time.

[Airbozo]

Hehe I am amused! I was posting a little sarcasm too. Cardboard is just one of those things that can be funny almost all the time (unless you are living in it). Hell I would say the most used material for mock ups and stuff IS cardboard. Nothing like a corrugated motherboard! hehe

BTW: I am closer to posting the details of this mod. We are just going over the rules to make sure nothing is too ambiguous (I was half asleep when I posted it for evaluation...). I think I also have some of the shipping stuff worked out so if the winner is not in the US they will not have to pay an arm and a leg for shipping... Woops, I said too much!

[XcOM]

I am REALLLLLLY up for this challange, this si the first i am ever going to participate it.

Even though like Gaz i am not a valid entry, Im jut doing it for fun, Out comes the notepad pencil.

[mellojoe]

I'm one of the new guys here, but I'm definately up for the challenge.

Thank goodness I suck at drawings. MSPAINT FTW!

[MaxOC]

lol its friday, stil waiting on more info VERRRRRY ANXIOUSLY lol

[Airbozo]

lol its friday, stil waiting on more info VERRRRRY ANXIOUSLY lol

I had to rewrite some of the rules for clarity (damn me for assuming you guys had the mind reader mod installed already!), so I am heading home to watch hockey and clarify some items. I will then post the rules for peer review and _hopefully_ post them right after they are approved.

Keep checking back!

(Plus the fact it is end of month here where I work and I have not had too much time to rewrite them, due to the fact the sales guys pick the last couple of days to get all their orders in... In the last 2 days I have built 4 rackmount supermicros running linux (each with a different version), one custom dual Opteron workstation running RHEL5 with 4 monitors (not working because redhat moved the source files and the nVidia driver will not install...) 7 Dell 690 workstations (had to load win server 2003 x64), 2 Storage arrays and had to help package 65 HD's...)

I think my brain hurts and I am going home to pour myself a pint of Cider...

[MaxOC]

you build comps all day?and get paid for it? damn i want your job lol

[dfigravity]

you build comps all day?and get paid for it? damn i want your job lol

I'll second that...DAMN I want that job.

[Drum Thumper]

Go ahead and build your cardboard pyramids. I got a can of bondo that I'll be putting to use!

[Computer-Geek]

More info please!!!! :D

[DaveW]

It's coming, sheesh!

-Dave

[jdbnsn]

More info please!!!!

The average weight of a Madagascar fruit-tree bat is .75 pounds...

[Computer-Geek]

lol ! waiting sucks.

[Ironcat]

The average weight of a Madagascar fruit-tree bat is .75 pounds...
1 lb = 453.59237 g

I can't find any references to madagascar fruit tree bats but the "average" madagascar fruit bat (also called Pteropus Rufus) is 700g which means they are actually almost 2 pounds...
Where do you get your news... Fox?

* ...unless you were quoting that horrid movie Dragnet, in which case you should be sentenced to use an Apple 2 C until your next birthday.

[Bucko]

To help prepare for this challenge, I have made a special hat made from old toenail clippings I collected from teenage girls. I then coated them in gold and attached a 9v battery.
It has made me feel so much better and so much smarter that I have overclocked MS Paint in anticipation for the challenge.
My diet has changed too. I only eat raw chicken covered in aluminium powder and drink UV reactive coolant power shakes.

[Drum Thumper]

To help prepare for this challenge, I have made a special hat made from old toenail clippings I collected from teenage girls. I then coated them in gold and attached a 9v battery.


Pics or it I call BS.

LOL.

[Bucko]

Fine, here's a pic of me wearing the hat and with some of the girls who donated their toenails.

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2416/varsityfootballcheerleanp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Drum Thumper]

LOL. I could make an Don Imus-style joke here, but I don't really want any neg reps.

[.Maleficus.]

So you weren't lying about OC'ing MSPaint...

[DaveW]

Bucko gets a special prize. It's a fabulous trip to Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

PM me for your tickets. :)

-Dave

[.Maleficus.]

Bucko gets a special prize. It's a fabulous trip to Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

PM me for your tickets. :)

-Dave
Lucky duck.

[Bucko]

Wow!
This forum is great! It's the second trip I've won to Newcastle.

[gaz_the_chav]

Wow!
This forum is great! It's the second trip I've won to Newcastle.

Trust me it wont be your last either lol!

-gaz

[MaxOC]

lol okay you officially cannot post it today lol, see with my luck the one time i leave the house, today, you'll post it lol

[DaveW]

You're going to love it. :D

-Dave

[MaxOC]

lol okay even though it doesnt matter im back so you can post at the intended time lol, and i got a welt thats bleeding on my shoulder :up:

[rendermandan]

how about a little small, tiny, tiny hint PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

[MaxOC]

lol yeah if you just give us a hint we'll all be up till friday working on that tip

[Bucko]

I have a hint. It is a modders challenge which will be announced on TBCS this year!

[gaz_the_chav]

This is fun watching you guys get so wound up and excited lol. Trust me it is worth waiting!

-gaz

[rendermandan]

wound up
-gaz


Is that the clue??? Hmmmm Interesting...

[DaveW]

The challenge will be up VERY soon. I believe Mr. Airbozo is just finalising the last parts of the competition spec.

-Dave

[MaxOC]

hmm i think ive caught on to them, there is no actual challenge. they just want us to get so stressed that we kil ourselves

[DaveW]

We're just weeding out the weak ones. If you survive this stage, then you might just have a chance...at the MODDER'S CHALLENGE!!!


...kinda sucks without the dramatic music, so imagine some in there.

-Dave

[gaz_the_chav]

Is that the clue??? Hmmmm Interesting...

Haha yes it is ....... not!


We're just weeding out the weak ones. If you survive this stage, then you might just have a chance...at the MODDER'S CHALLENGE!!!


...kinda sucks without the dramatic music, so imagine some in there.

-Dave

Very good Dave but I feel that your face did not contain enough expression!

-gaz

[Drum Thumper]

Very good Dave but I feel that your face did not contain enough expression!

-gaz

Gaz, lend him your shades. His eyes gave it all away!

[DaveW]

Did you hear something? Sounds like a Modder's Challenge coming into town.

Woman and internets first!

-Dave

[jdbnsn]

Sounds like a Modder's Challenge coming into town.

Some folk are saying it's just over them there hills, and riding like there is no tomorrow!

[XcOM]

huffff ghugugugffff
/stops panting

WATCH OUT, ITS COMMING

[Drum Thumper]

huffff ghugugugffff
/stops panting

WATCH OUT, ITS COMMING

Why am I envisioning the 'Rock Ridge getting its new Sheriff' scene from Blazing Saddles?

Strike up the band!

[XcOM]

i love that film, i might watch that tomorrow now!

Damm you and reminding me of cool films i don't have time to watch but end up watching anyway!

[XcOM]

this comp is going to be hard this time:
to win it your going to need:
The inventiveness of Albert Einstien, but with the attention span of Daffy Duck..
Ok maybe an attention span slightly longer than daffy

[MaxOC]

daffy duck has an attention span? id call it more of a burst

[moon111]

Despite my short attention span, this should be fun.

[.Maleficus.]

I'd say I have the attention spa... OOO Candy!

:D Just kidding.

Man am I excited for this.

[Zephik]

OMG! I WANT THE PRIZE!!!

Jeeze, you guys weren't kidding. This is one kick @$$ prize!

Hell, its so good, I am actually going to try and participate this time!

Now if that isn't proof enough that this prize is the best so far I don't know what is. It takes a lot to motivate my lazy bum. :D

lol well crud, I don't know what else to say. I'm just so dang excited right now I don't know what to do! I guess I'll lay here in bed for a couple hours thinking up idea's that will probably be totally useless once I read the rules.

:think:

I gotta question. What version is the prize? the steel or the aluminum? with or without power supply? window or no window? lol theres too many versions of this awesome case.

[Computer-Geek]

the prize looks awesome!!!! :D

[Wasabisam]

Ey am i an idiot? What is the prize you guys say its awesome but I dont know what it is? Or haven't you guys said what it is yet?

Cheer

Sam

[Bucko]

You just have to know where to look to see the prize. It's pretty darn good!

[Zephik]

Hey you said it not me! ;) :)

lol check the front page brotha ^_^

[Wasabisam]

oooo Damn that looks awesome, Thanks for the help about where it is, I only have the forum bookmarked so i dont see the front page :p can't wait for the rules then the game begins.

Cheers

Sam

[DaveW]

The case has been sitting in Rankenphile's house for so long that I think he said his cat had kittens in there. So you might also get a free pet with the prize.

-Dave

[Bucko]

Wow!!
The prize could be even better then, hey Dave?

Do they ship cats via UPS to Australia?

[Wasabisam]

If someone in Australia wins is it free shipping or do we have to pay? Oh and a free cat that sounds awesome, Meals on Legs ( Meals on wheels ) for my dog :twisted:

[DaveW]

I do believe that Airbozo has bribed the gods and managed to cover a HUGE portion of the shipping charges. You may have to pay a little bit extra but not as much as you would usually expect.

But...this is his news. You're all gonna have to wait. :D

-Dave

[Wasabisam]

hehe i dont mind paying because i simply get my parents too :twisted: well they would if it was only like $20ish.


Sam

[rendermandan]

so is this something we just have to design, or do we have to actually build it?

[DaveW]

You just have to design it. The best design wins. :)

-Dave

[rendermandan]

sweet!

[chaksq]

Ok if this is more or less what I think it is I have the perfect case sitting around to base my design on.

[rendermandan]

Ok if this is more or less what I think it is I have the perfect case sitting around to base my design on.

so does that mean you are acutally going to build yours?

[chaksq]

When I win, hehe.

Maybe if I have a good idea that completes the challenge. Good chance I will depending on cost, time, and other factors.

[rendermandan]

yeah, I also have an idea i've been toying witht that I've been holding back. (Snicker...) I never posted anything about it because I wasn't sure if I would ever build it. The fact that I'm a perfectionist and when i make something that doesn't turn out I get discouraged and usually lose interest in it. So I wan't to make sure I have all the "Bugs" worked out before I start the mod.

Among other things, I'm note sure what case I would use.
Plus I'm a little tight on cash right now. I was just diagnosed with an intestinal disease and the medical bills are going to start piling up. (GREAT)

But the case design may go along with this challenge, so maybe this is a great oportunity for me to unvail it to all of you.

[Airbozo]

I just posted the next Modder's Challenge, go check it!