mutley 4,497 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Due to lack of interest we have suspended the prize contest for the time being. Thanks to everyone who has taken part and to Just Flight for supporting us. We are hoping to bring the contest back later in the year if we get the demand. Thanks, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thats a shame, I thought the contests were well supported. Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 That is too bad. I've noticed that there seemed to be fewer entries as of late. If it helps, I can post 6 shots Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,497 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thats a shame, I thought the contests were well supported. Unfortunately, if you look back through the forum you can see a big downward trend. We'll revisit after a break for a few months and re-launch it maybe in a new format. Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 That's a shame, Joe. I didn't realise that interest had dropped off as much as it has. I'll admit that I don't enter too often because my system spec's aren't really up to it - we've had this discussion before, I think. I'll certainly miss the comp, particular the jokey subjects. Look forward to its reinstatement... Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Bad news, boss. I hadn't noticed that there were fewer entries. I wonder if some of the topics were a little bit of a stretch in an effort to keep trying something new and different. Possibly making the topics broader and more generic might make it a little easier for people to enter. John Link to post Share on other sites
Ruzzo 59 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 That's such a shame! I didn't enter in December as I felt it was unfair to enter, considering I won in November. Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Apathy rules! Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 It could be that many people don't have the specialist aircraft in their systems for some of the competions and therefore could not contribute. Maybe we ought to go back to basics and have comps where only the systems default aircraft could be used . That I feel though will become boring very quickly. Ho hum! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Maybe broad categories such as Airliners, GA, Military, Approach Shots, Landings, Takeoffs, Bad WX, etc. might work out better. Most people can dredge up something in one of those categories without much of a stretch. I agree, however, that giving the whole thing a rest for a few months might be a good thing to do. John Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,314 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sad to hear about this also. I think people just felt that there system does not produce good enough images, that would be a mistake because I have won twice using a laptop and limited effect programs. like we have stated in the past, pegging the theme was more important that visual background. I also agree that too tight a theme makes it hard to enter, there were a few that I could not enter due to lack of aircraft. Hope it will be back soon as I always enjoyed looking at the entries. Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Of course you want it back Brett. You keep blimmin' winning it! Congratulations on your win, I was going to post a couple more shots but when I saw your entry I thought I wouldn't have a chance. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,314 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks Geoff, I appreciate the comments but remember, you have to be in it to win it. You never know what will tickle the judges fancy. Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thats a shame, I only gsve it a rest as I have recently won it. Which reminds me.... Joe dont forget I am waiting for than Canberra to be released for my prize! Link to post Share on other sites
GHAO 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I guess I helped with this... I kept on thinking, planning routes, then thinking of the hassle and trying to remind myself how to resize the pictures I got so they fit. At least with ATWC I could just upload and link without worrying about cropping. Personally I don't think the competitions should be wider in subject - 'Search And Rescue in the mountains' is likely to get more screenshots and pique more imagination than 'Mountains'. Although I don't have any SAR stuff so the few times I dust of FSX during the empty holidays and the subject defies me! Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi Joe, Very sad to read about the comp. suspension. I always looked forward to entering the competition and had a lot of fun doing it. I also enjoyed looking at everyones shots too. It's was great to have the chance to win and add to my hangar. I found that it was a nice feeling to be flying an aircraft that you won via this competition. Maybe it's time to take a rest, but I for one can't wait for it to come back soon even if it's in a new format. :thum: Thanks Joe Kind Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I understand your decision, Joe. I sincerely hope to see the competition back one day. Link to post Share on other sites
M.I.B. 39 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Always a sad feeling to see flightsim screenshot comps fading, because there are so few of 'em...maybe a break could help, hope to see back in business soon! Link to post Share on other sites
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