I know Pantherjon use to do one on here. Why did they stop?
Rules:
1) Do you think every entry should have a build thread to be eligible?
2) Should it have a successful flight?
3) Should a user also submit a rocksim or open rocket file?
I think a fun idea would be "That will NEVER fly!"
I think I won the last one, so maybe I'm the one that killed it?
One thing to keep in mind. I seem to remember that sometimes in the past there would be difficulty in getting enough entries on a given month to make it exciting. When you are deciding on "the rules", realize that the more strict guidelines there are, the less entries you will get. If you narrow down the guidelines too tightly (ie, must be this theme, this motor size, this color, these materials, and you must have a RS/OR file, a successful flight, a build thread, and a video of the flight), in all likelihood you might only have one or perhaps two people that meet the criteria that month. Yes, have a specific theme or challenge for each contest, but don't make it so narrowly defined that it becomes exclusionary. Oh, and definately allow old rockets - if the contest is only open to brand new builds, you will really limit entries.
I'd definately like to see the contest return. It was fun.
Some possible themes? -
-Best AV bay
-Best Paint job
-Best upscale or downscale
-Best kitbash
-Stupidest idea that actually worked
-Best use of non-rocketry component
-Thinking ahead a bit, perhaps you could make a (very simple/inexpensive) materials list, and everyone has to use just those bits. Judge the best or most creative design.
-Another similiar challenge using the same type of materials list, but also specify a motor (BP would probably be best) - judge the lightest rocket that successfully flies.
I realize that some of these suggestions are counter to what I said in the main paragraph above, but I'm just spitting out ideas (it doesn't mean they are GOOD ideas!).
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I was looking for old contests and found several, right on the first page of this section. You can see how PJ handled things. Of course, you need to handle them so it works for you.
I like the idea of different divisions, etc but the problem of running, sponsoring and generally handling multiple contests each month is not a task I would wish on anybody. It is probably harder to get sponsors that way also.
I think a single contest each month, you can vary the criteria, would be best to start with.
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