What If 3:Rise of the Machines Campaign
Texas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 01:26 PM UTC
Ok fellas, here's the scoop. I'll be running another "what if" campaign, but I want your feedback before I lay down the rules and all that good stuff.
I'm not going to start until December, there are too many campaigns going on this year and we want to make sure that Gary keeps his sanity

, not to mention the rest of us

. Plus, it will be a great time to put together a gift list for the holidays
So what are you interested in seeing in the next campaign? Feel free to tell what you like and didn't like about the last one, and any ideas/suggestions are welcome.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Jeremy
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 03:30 PM UTC
Jeremy: I'm in. I say keep it pretty much the same. I like that we did a backstory. I go back and forth on the time, at some points I feel a shorter time would force better focus, but then I took on too complicated a build, which I'm still finishing, so more time is nice. Hard to say on that one. Anyway, I'd keep it open to both the historically plausible and the zombie apocolypse mindsets.
Happy Modeling, -zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
South Carolina, United States
Joined: December 03, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 03:50 PM UTC
I'm not sure what I would build, but you can count me in.
I've got a couple of Bradley hulls gathering dust. Maybe something like they launcher laser munitions from behind the lines. Forward units then laser them in to their targets.
I always view the What If as more along historical/plausible lines and the End OF Days Campaign for the zombie apocalypse and road-warrior type stuff. I don't know what the status of the next End of Days Campaign is. I've got plans for that one too so it's not a big deal for me either way.
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 06:37 PM UTC
In like sin and out with a grin

thats a YES!!!!!! , I already have an idea in my head for one pretty damn mutant tank .. not going into to much detail but it would start with something German and use American bits ..thinking about it,its gonna look pretty damn cool
I agree with Zon about the time line ,,a year was a little long but 6 months might be to short for some of the blokes so why not make it like 8 months ..a nice in between lenght of time .
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 07:59 PM UTC
Hi Jeremy,
I have no idea of what to build,but yes count me in.
Paul
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy & try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. R Airey."
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 12:46 AM UTC
No ideas either, but count me in. I could manage 6 months or a year-- I'm one of those who wait until there's only one or two months left then scramble to finish anyway.
-Sean H.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Texas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 04:47 AM UTC
Great, glad to see you all here again! Basically the vibe I'm getting is don't change anything, except the length is up in the air?
California, United States
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 09:17 AM UTC
I'm in (lets see if I can get anything accomplished this time

)
"That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was all the time I needed...! It's not fair!"
--- Henry Bemis (aka Burgess Meredith)
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 11:31 AM UTC
I'm on board too, a couple of E-Panzers in and some other crazy ideas..
Start date & length ?
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Active Campaigns: 0
Hamilton, New Zealand
Joined: December 30, 2005
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 01:12 PM UTC
Hi Jeremy;
Count me in,

I have a couple ideas floating in that vacant space between my ears
cheers
David
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through."
General Sir Anthony Cecil Hogmanay Melchett
Blackadder Goes Forth
Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 01:38 PM UTC
Count me in!
" The Die Hards"
43rd MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
MACHINE GUN CORPS
XXX CORP
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
- Amelia Earhart
Kildare, Ireland
Joined: November 21, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 07:48 PM UTC
Me too! Loved the last one....
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 08:34 PM UTC
Glad to see all the other nuttas are returning ..this was fun before and i am seriously looking forward to No2 thats for sure
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Armorama: 1,640 posts
Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 04:27 AM UTC
Can we get this one going, I´ve been reading a Zombie novell

and I´m getting some strange ideas

e.g. Tanks and Choppers
Paul.
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy & try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. R Airey."
Nevada, United States
Joined: December 21, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 08:58 AM UTC
Lasci la pistola. Porti le cannoli.
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: September 11, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 01:00 PM UTC
That was a full year campaign! I had to look back at the
GALLERY to see the nutty stuff we did. Again, excellent work there. Gets those good ideas going.
-Sean H.
Current: model railroad layout
Stalled a while ago:
. 1950's Chrome, WW II Twins
Last completed: Police Car
Texas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 03:28 PM UTC
You guys let me know what YOU are comfortable with for a starting date. I will consider either 6 or 12 months, but I won't start it until this December at the earliest. If that's too soon let me know.
We have enough people to submit the request, so I'll get that in as soon as I hear back from you all
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 03:32 PM UTC
Jeremy ... To be honest i want it to start tomorrow

but December works for me nicely and time length ..6 months works for me
Phill
I know the voices ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas
Never trust a man who left alone with a tea cozy and doesn't try it on ( Billy Connolly )
Overkill is often very understated
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
KitMaker: 6,188 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 04:39 PM UTC
Well, I was kinda hoping for a certain Paper Panzer Campaign to be submitted and I was wanting to use my Trumpeter E-50 kit.
Would that be appropriate for this?
~ Jeff
Hawaii, United States
Joined: August 27, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 05:00 PM UTC
Jeremy: December or later is good for me.
Jeff S. Think the paper panzers are fine but Jeremy can confirm.
I have a few ideas, all post-apocalyptic, but will keep it simpler this time.
Happy Modeling, -Zon
"Certainty of death.
Small chance of sucess.
What are we waiting for?"
-Gimli, Return of the King.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 06:48 PM UTC
Yes, Paper Panzers are definitely allowed! I do hope the other campaign is approved as well though, and no reason you couldn't build one for both if it does take off

Soooo, 6 months it sounds like this time? Is that going to be enough time for any necessary scratchbuilding?
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 03:30 PM UTC
I'm taking it from the silence that December 2012, 6 months, leave everything the same is the way to go?
Minnesota, United States
Joined: October 01, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 03:53 PM UTC
Yep. I have the Walking Tiger V2 in my head. Vast improvements over the prototype, including actually BEING constructed.
EWC(SW/AW) USN 1990-2005
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California, United States
Joined: May 20, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 04:09 PM UTC
December is perfect for me. I do prefer 1 year, but whatever.
"That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was all the time I needed...! It's not fair!"
--- Henry Bemis (aka Burgess Meredith)
Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 06:18 PM UTC
Ok, and 1yr is just fine that's what I need to know.