Main Categories:
- Small Figure
All miniatures with a height of up to 54 mm measured from the lowest to the highest point of the miniature’s body (which means that taller protruding pieces separate from the body such as banners or the height of the base is not counted in). The miniature may have a mount/small vehicle and/or small decorative miniatures (e.g. animals, robots, familiars, ghosts, etc.) as long as the figure itself is the focus of the piece.
Examples of acceptable miniatures: most D&D adventure characters, most of the Infinity and Warhammer infantry.
2. Large Figure
All figures with a height of over 54 mm. Otherwise the rules are the same as with small figures, i.e. a mounts and small decorative miniatures are allowed as long as the figure itself is the focus of the piece.
Examples of acceptable miniatures: big dragons, Ghazghkull (8th ed.), various giant creatures, miniatures of a larger scale.
3. Vehicle
All kinds of vehicles in all scales, not including figures with small vehicles where the figure itself is the focus of the piece (for example bikes and jetbikes).
Examples of allowed vehicles: All kinds of scale models in all scales, planes, ordnance, cars, Dreadnoughts, Titans and other walkers, Legions Imperialis vehicles.
4. Group
A cohesive group of three to ten (3-10) miniatures. The group doesn’t have to be “game legal” within any system.
Examples of allowed groups: Kill Team, fantasy football teams, board game miniatures, RPG player character miniatures
5. Bust
Busts in 1:5 scale or smaller.
Examples of allowed busts: busts from Spira Mirabilis and FeR miniatures.
6. Diorama
Works that center around storytelling, atmosphere and interaction between characters. The size is not restricted, but the judges have to be able to move the work around safely.
Examples of allowed dioramas: duels, scenes, vignettes, framed dioramas.
Special categories:
7. Beginner
First time in a Ropecon painting contest? This separate category is open to anyone who is for example taking part in a painting competition for the first time or otherwise considers themselves as a beginner in this field. You can enter with a single entry or a display consisting of multiple entries allowed in any of the other categories. For example a contestant could enter a display consisting of a small figure, two groups, a bust and a diorama all made by the same entrant.
People entering this category are not allowed to enter the main categories 1.-6., but must enter all of their entries as a single display in this category.
8. Junior
All under 16 year olds can participate in this separate category. You can enter with a single entry or a display consisting of entries allowed in any of the other categories. For example a contestant could enter a display consisting of a small figure, two groups, a bust and a diorama all made by the same entrant.
People entering this category are not allowed to enter the main categories 1.-6., but must enter all of their entries as a single display in this category.
9. Speedpaint
Miniature that befits the small miniature category and is painted within the time limit. One cannot submit their work for this category in advance as the painting will take place in a separate workshop during Ropecon. The rules and miniature for this category will be revealed later.
Note that in this category only the top three entries are awarded, and also those taking part in the beginner and junior categories are allowed to enter this category separately.
Other awards:
Best of Theme
Out of all the categories, one piece best embodying Ropecon’s theme of the year is awarded the Best of Theme award.
The theme for Ropecon 2024 is “Monsters”.
People’s Choice
All convention-goers are able to award their favourite piece through a public vote. The voting happens on Saturday after entries close and before the contest area closes. The piece with most votes is awarded the People’s Choice award. In case of a tie, the judges will vote between the tied entries.
Best of Category (categories 1.-6.)
The best entry or display in each of the main categories 1.-6. is awarded the Best of Category award.
Best of Show
In addition to the other awards, the best entry of the entire competition is awarded the Best of Show award. In the category of the Best of Show, the Best of Category is awarded to the runner-up of the category instead.
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