Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 I've been hesitant to start a new contest because I'm out of ideas about good prizes, so I guess it may be worth asking you, the potential candidates, what you would actually like to see.We have a new batch of mouse pads with kick-ass artwork, so they are pretty much a given.Likewise the SB Pro PE lifetime free upgrade deal for the winner has a firm place.There is a local army surplus store where I can buy black berets of the German Panzertruppe. Books are always an option, but chances are you may already own most of those that are somehow related to the subject matter.Diecast model tanks are another option, but there aren't many of high quality with modern vehicles and the usual suspects for WW2 - Panther, Tiger, Sherman, T-34...My problem simply is, creating a good scenario involves a lot of work so at least the three best scenarios should get a really good prize.I will also be happy to drag you into the Panzermuseum in Munster and give you a bit of a tour, but this will be a rather theoretical offer for most as I couldn't offer travel cost reimbursement around the world even if we can agree on a specific date (once that you are in Europe, Hannover Airport is actually well connected to the major cities).So, do you have other ideas/suggestions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well if money is no object, how about one of those AFV sim gunner handles?It depends on how big the budget is....But I guees along the lines of museums, free entry to a museum of your choice? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Who the Hell would want a black beret, as green is the only appropriat colour!? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Correction: Maroon or Tan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted December 22, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well if money is no object, how about one of those AFV sim gunner handles?It depends on how big the budget is.... But I guees along the lines of museums, free entry to a museum of your choice? Unfortunately money IS and option. Those handles are several thousands of dollars -- it would have to be one helluva scenario to be worth it which we would then coin "The Mother of all Scenarios". Maybe if the same person won the scenario contest on 10 separate occasions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GH_Lieste Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Also, are they even available? - I got the impression they were not prosumer items, but limited to licensed users of the original equipment?A possibility would be the VS RC tanks - although they are possibly at the steep end? £89 retail, possibly less in dollar equivalents, or in bulk? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacbat Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Perhaps cash prizes. A little less personal, but universally transformable into whatever one wants. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpow66m Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 i would like to see the following prizes awarded by e-sim.1st place-a working T-72 or a night in the playboy mansion.2nd place-a fully functional AT-4.3rd place-one on one with Chuck Norris in a 3 outta 5 deathmacth in SB Pro PE.4th place and on down is debateable,because if Chuck Norris wins he will destroy the SB community. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpow66m Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 BAREHANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 1st place-a working T-72 or a night in the playboy mansion.Hmm I'd like a 2S6 or a CV90 with a years free supply of ammo or a night in the playboy mansion or a night in a reputable swedish nightclub.Decisions Decisions.....:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well if money is no object, how about one of those AFV sim gunner handles?It depends on how big the budget is...Not just that, export licenses and related red tape make it a non-starter. The UK government considers the replicas war materiel, with all the consequences that it entails. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 Oh, and please continue cracking jokes about outlandish prizes in a separate thread. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 But I guees along the lines of museums, free entry to a museum of your choice?Admission fee usually is NOT the governing factor for a visit. Of all the museums in my life that I visited only a handful or two who charged a double-digit fee, and of these only one or two weren't worth the money. Usually its the associated travel costs that prevent a visit, or bad timing.I'm not sure if it would be practical to make that a prize, and if we included a lump sum payment for travel costs we could just as well make it a cash prize right away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 Who the Hell would want a black beret, as green is the only appropriat colour!?Wouldn't touch a green one with a ten foot pole. :debile2: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well in all seriousness. How about a nice warm bespoke eSim hoodie/jumper?Get them made up whenever you know who has won. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted December 22, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 22, 2009 How about a tank model kit? Roguesnake, what were those awesome ones called again... Dragon Armor? Of course it means that the winner of the kit would have to actually build it and put it together, but isn't that the fun with models? They could then take a photo of there finished model and post it on the forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 Perhaps cash prizes. A little less personal, but universally transformable into whatever one wants.The problem that I have with cash is that it puts a price sticker on a scenario which will inevitably be too low if you divide it by the hours that go into such a scenario. The result will almost inevitably be way below minimum wage levels.The ideal prize is priceless. It's a reward for an exceptional deed which you couldn't get in any other way, or at least something with an emotional element in it. An expression of appreciation; money, for all its practicality, is mundane. Money is anything but priceless; a tour to a Rheinmetall ammo factory may be priceless but is highly impractical for anyone not living in relatively close vicinity. Priceless AND practical - that's the challenge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 How about a tank model kit?We sent them out before, but it's something I would do only on request simply because not everybody is an enthusiastic modeller. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 22, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well in all seriousness. How about a nice warm bespoke eSim hoodie/jumper?Apparel is an option, especially if it is a unique piece. What do you others think? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryOwen Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 http://www.themotorpool.net/German-Leopard-2A4-Tank-Panzerlehrbatallion-334-p/min350011006.htm http://www.themotorpool.net/East-German-T-72A-M-1-Main-Battle-Tank-p/min350025000.htm http://www.themotorpool.net/US-M1A2SEP-Abrams-Main-Battle-Tank-Charlie-Scarf-p/min350043000.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted December 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2009 Wow!Excellent! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashdivay Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have no use for a model. and giving away free entry to museums practically rules out anyone far away as me from bein part of the contest, why bother then ? oh and as for Beret - BLACK and not maroon or tan is a true Armour beret.i like the idea of BLACK berets of the German Panzertruppe. But Black Berets are avilable here too caus our armour guys were black too but Black berets of the German Panzertruppe with Cap badge. Now that ied like very much.ied go with Black Beret with a Cap badge that Says something in German. or is badge of Panzertruppe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotMagnet Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The book-prize thing makes me all warm and school-girl giggly. Boy do I have a list...Shot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarball Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The book-prize thing makes me all warm and school-girl giggly. Boy do I have a list...ShotI don't suppose this book is on your list Shot? http://www.amazon.com/Softies-Kit-Instructions-Tools-Creating/dp/0811858863/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261586474&sr=1-2But, to stay OT: How about die-cast armor models? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyguy Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A copy of SB Pro Some number of additional PE licenses (maybe only useful to those who game on local LAN though) I do like the RC Vs Tank option too. Those look like fun. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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