Note: Even if you're not going to BricksCascade, I'd appreciate your ideas!
BricksCascade in Portland is coming up in March (the 9th and 10th), and I want Castle to have a respectable showing there. I figure if Castle can dominate BrickCon, there's no reason not to spread that domination south!
By December 1st I have to turn in an overall write-up for the Castle theme for the web site, including any special competitions that will be run, any awards that will be given, and any trophies that will be awarded.
So, here are some topics on which I'd like the community's input:
1. Should we have an overarching theme? As an example, a year or two ago Castle looked to Game of Thrones and went with the tagline "Winter is Coming". We could focus on themes from mythical to magical to natural.
2. What awards/trophies should we have?
Examples might include:
Best Castle Building
Awarded to the best single structure in the theme.
Best Castle Scene
Awarded to the MOC that best tells a compelling story of medieval or fantasy life.
Best Castle Character
Awarded for the best single figure, hero, villain, or monster.
or whatever else we can dream up.
(If you propose a category, also help propose the criteria on which it should be judged.)
All ideas and suggestions are appreciated!
Sean