Poll

Which Group Builds would you like for the coming year?

Food Related GB
3 (1.5%)
100th anniversary of the RAAF GB
11 (5.5%)
1920s/1930s GB or Between the Wars GB
22 (11%)
Let someone else decide the scheme GB
3 (1.5%)
South American GB
9 (4.5%)
Your Favourite GB
7 (3.5%)
Swords into plowshares GB
8 (4%)
Never retired GB
10 (5%)
46' GB
23 (11.5%)
Braillescale GB (build something in 1/144 or smaller)
6 (3%)
Tigermeet GB
10 (5%)
Captured GB
10 (5%)
Naval GB
12 (6%)
Cold War Continues GB
8 (4%)
Post Apocalyptic GB
13 (6.5%)
Zombie Apocalypse GB
4 (2%)
Extended Vietnam War GB
11 (5.5%)
The Man in the High Castle GB
7 (3.5%)
Trashcanistan GB
10 (5%)
Anything but wheels GB
9 (4.5%)
April Fool's GB
4 (2%)

Total Members Voted: 45

Voting closed: March 02, 2021, 02:24:31 AM

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2021 Group Build Poll
« on: February 16, 2021, 02:24:31 AM »
Ok folks, I finally got around to getting this sorted.  It's time to vote on which Group Builds you would like to see in 2021.  I have put up all the suggestions proposed in the last 12mths.  See here for more info on each - starting at about Reply#536.  Also feel free to ask.  Please note that I may have tweaked a couple.

Poll will run for 2wks.  Each member gets 5 votes and you are able to change your mind if you so desire (e.g. to help whittle down the results if you see your preferred is not going anywhere).  Campaigning to get your favourites picked is allowed.

Plan is to have the first new GB start no later than 1st April 2021 - sounds ominous ;)
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2021, 02:38:06 AM »
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2021, 02:43:26 AM »
And in case you don't think its a real threat remember this:

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2021, 03:08:09 AM »
The '46 GB is winning??  Seriously??!!   Come on folks, isn't that a little bit of a old choice for this genre?
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2021, 05:49:24 AM »
Hmm.. interesting numbers.

I would suggest though that Zombie and Post apocalypse are almost/essentially the same thing and could easily be combined. That could be a vote bleed.

I do like a bit of '46 though  ;)

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2021, 06:10:03 AM »
Well, considering how successful (not) this years GB's are/were, there's not a lot of hope in next years  --- just my 10¢ worth

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2021, 09:34:34 PM »
I had grand intentions for the 2020 Group Builds, and didn't do anything

I have similar hopes/plans/intentions for 2021.  We'll see what actually gets done. 



Also, couldn't Man in the High Castle be folded into '46? Seems like they are very similar.

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2021, 10:55:35 PM »
I would suggest though that Zombie and Post apocalypse are almost/essentially the same thing and could easily be combined. That could be a vote bleed.

Agreed. :icon_zombie:

So far the numbers are looking very interesting. :D

Unfortunately, with the exception of the GB I'm moderating over on WIM as of 1st March, I've sworn off GBs (even if it's a theme I find really, really interesting) unless they align directly with the build I intend working on at that time. :icon_crap:
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2021, 11:45:24 PM »
It might be an idea to have something along the lines that What-If Forum has, there's theme builds. Not a GB and anyone can start one and anyone can join in if they want. There's no time limit in any of them either  ;)
« Last Edit: February 20, 2021, 12:55:29 AM by kitnut617 »

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2021, 06:21:48 AM »
 I do sometimes like the time constraints of a group build - it tends to focus me a bit more, but themed builds sound
 like a viable alternative.

 In any case, I'm glad to see the 20's/30's GB has strong support - and while I have only the vaguest notion of how to honor the RAAF, I've seen what Drop Bears can do - count me in.

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2021, 01:32:38 AM »
1 day to go...
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2021, 06:54:16 PM »
I've got an idea instead of the RAAF 100th, how about a "there was never a RAF/RAAF/RCAF etc etc" group build?

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2021, 12:46:19 AM »
I've got an idea instead of the RAAF 100th, how about a "there was never a RAF/RAAF/RCAF etc etc" group build?

That would work.  Just so long as it is tied to the RAAF somehow...
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2021, 01:14:41 AM »
Voting has closed.  I will consolidate the results and post a GB calendar in the coming days.  If anyone wishes to dispute the results I will have a quack team of lawyers ready to assist you:



 ;) ;D
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2021, 05:11:28 PM »
Voting has closed.  I will consolidate the results and post a GB calendar in the coming days.  If anyone wishes to dispute the results I will have a quack team of lawyers ready to assist you:



 ;) ;D

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #15 on: March 04, 2021, 02:32:12 AM »
Depends on how much money you want to waste... ;)
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2021, 02:34:52 AM »
Official results along with tentative durations:

  • 46' GB : APR-MAY 2021  GB MOD: buzzbomb
  • 1920s/1930s GB or Between the Wars GB : JUN-JUL 2021
  • Post Apocalyptic GB : AUG-SEP 2021
  • Naval GB : OCT-NOV 2021
  • 100th anniversary of the RAAF GB : DEC 2021-JAN 2022
  • Extended Vietnam War GB : FEB-MAR 2022

Moderators sought...or volunteers will be found. C:-)
« Last Edit: March 15, 2021, 12:30:56 AM by GTX_Admin »
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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2021, 03:30:16 AM »
Starting to feel like this:

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2021, 06:07:39 AM »
Alrighty then, I will have a crack. Put me down for the '46 GB if that works for you.

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2021, 08:45:38 AM »
I'm not getting involved with any GB this year ----

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2021, 09:14:26 AM »
Have 46' build concept that ain't tooo complicated - this time.  Could actually finish it.

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2021, 12:30:17 AM »
Alrighty then, I will have a crack. Put me down for the '46 GB if that works for you.

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2021, 04:03:41 AM »
I volunteer as tribute moderator, but for one of the later ones, perhaps the Naval GB if no one else steps forward?

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2021, 01:03:38 AM »
I volunteer as tribute moderator, but for one of the later ones, perhaps the Naval GB if no one else steps forward?

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Re: 2021 Group Build Poll
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2021, 03:05:42 AM »
Good on ya finsrin and LemonJello  :smiley: :smiley:

Well, I can't just idly stand by and watch others get all the bribes glory!

Count me in for moderating the 1920s/1930s GB or Between the Wars GB
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