Golden Daemons and countries.

[King Ulrik]

Ok first off before I add anything I have to say I am not really in the position to critisize the painters work or painters themselves or the events. I do not know GD painters or winners as such, I am not at a level to enter and win one (or get close to) nor will I see myself doing so for a while yet. This is just an observation I have made from looking at posts and such online.

Ok, now that is over..

It is me or do the Europeans view themselves, or indeed are viewed as being, superior when it comes to the prestige of this event? Looking at the recent batch of events taken place (Alatanta, LA, France) and I have noticed that the none EU ones really take a beating, mainly they are viewed that they are easy to win and not much of a competition. This true? Why so?

I mean, do people belive that those entering do not put a large ammount of work into their entrees? Or that the judges lack the skill and knowledge to choose \'decent\' stuff over others? Really? Do you? I have seen pictures from all three events, including the slayer sword winners at all three and while really above my skill I do agree that some are not up to par with others. The Wood Elf Stag looking miniature at one comes to mind here, good but slayer sword winner?

Or maybe the Europeans are just stuck up and refuse to believe that any other country could be as good as they are? Admittedly the pictures we see from GW are not the best and it is well known that most miniatures loose a lot in translation, so to speak but does this mean they are crap, that they are not worthy of a Daemon.


So, what do *you* think? Is there some sort of elitisium in the events, dependant upon the countries? If so, which one os the best and hardest to win/place in?

KU

 

[Avicenna]

havent we just had this topic?

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=13258

Oh, and Europe is a continent

 

[King Ulrik]

Ah, it appears you have. My applogies, missed that.

And yes, Europe is a continent. Should have worded that better. ^^

KU

 

[generulpoleaxe]

england isn\'t europe either.

 

[Orb]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
england isn\'t europe either.

??? whare is it then?

(opens himself to many sarcastic comments)

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
england isn\'t europe either.

Last time I looked, we are part of the European Community.
And it\'s only a few thousand years ago we were physically part of the European mainland.
More recently most of the heritage of these isles has been imported from Celtic, Roman, through Saxon, Viking, Norman peoples.

 

[Talonicus]

umm unfortunately we are part of europe.
And hasn\'t england become a much better place for it? ( now i am being sarcastic )

 

[generulpoleaxe]

we are part of the european market, for trade only.

our arsehole goverment stitched us up a long time ago and has been slowly working us into the european super state.

when we eventualy become members we will lose the pound and end up with the euro. that is when you will know we have europeans

if it was for the better i would be all for it as i have nothing against my celtic/saxon bloodties.
problem is we will end up with more red tape and taxes. when that happens it will be very tempting to live in france or germany.

much better live music scene for starters

 

[sebrushworth]

In what way is England not part of Europe?!?!?! lol

England is as much a part of Europe as France, Finland, Norway, Portugal or Greece.

 

[Holy Smigs]

i find it amusing that Ulrik here is so intent on getting opinions he posted, word-for-word the same post on at least 2 different sites...

http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/painting/64716-golden-daemons-countries.html

i answered there, so i\'ll not bother answering here.

 

[freakinacage]

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe

when we eventualy become members we will lose the pound and end up with the euro.


problem is we will end up with more red tape and taxes.

i would make a joke but this subject ain\'t funny. i shall be gutted when we loose the pound

 

[Ogrebane]

So why dont all you poms move to OZ we arent part of Europe and from the discussion all our painters are crap (Funny how the top rated mini is from OZ tho)

So you will all win golden deamon just by entering theGD. Ooops did I sound a bit bitter about that Oh well maybe I am. Good luck with the Euro tho.

 

[Dragon Forge Design]

Arent you the same guy who started the same thread on Bolter and Chainsword only to have it shut down and burned because it developed racest overtones?

I really wish the whole our GD is better than your GD threads would end..

 

[laurence]

Captain Cook

Originally posted by Ogrebane
So why dont all you poms move to OZ we arent part of Europe and from the discussion all our painters are crap (Funny how the top rated mini is from OZ tho)

So you will all win golden deamon just by entering theGD. Ooops did I sound a bit bitter about that Oh well maybe I am. Good luck with the Euro tho.

Ah Ogrebane, didn\'t the British already move to Australia to establish a new country? Don\'t the majority of white skinned Australians have roots somewhere in the good ol\' motherland? I\'m sure that the union jack on the Australian flag stands for something???

As far as some forum knocking the standard and quality of GD mini painting in Australia is concerned, these kinds of comments are rediculous! All countries and continents have cool stuff to offer us.

 

[Ogrebane]

Yer I know just getting a little sick of listening to this kind of thread. Guess I wont tune in again. And yes you are right about us whiteys. My folks come from Paisley.

 

[vincenti]

GOD bless AUSTRALIA

A simple answer to a difficult question, VICTORIA LAMB ! one of the MOST talented and imaginative artist on CMON , OH isnt that her in the top 10 .I rest my case M,Lud . ,.,.,.,,.,. LONG live the A.N.Z.A.C.S ! (throw in PETER JACKSON too)...........GOD bless .......VINCENTIlol

 

[bayrodney]

Stereotypes....eh?

Ogrebane\'s comments are very true.

 

[laurence]

Ditto

Originally posted by Ogrebane
Yer I know just getting a little sick of listening to this kind of thread. Guess I wont tune in again. And yes you are right about us whiteys. My folks come from Paisley.

Hi Ogrebane, I\'m with you on that one. I\'m getting a little tired of these kinds of threads too.

My Mum comes from Leeds, England. Looks like a beautiful place.

 

[finn17]

I\'m sick to death of these threads.....

I am glad to see it has been hijacked in the very best CMON tradition

 

[freakinacage]

i don\'t see why people get so tetchy about this. at the moment, the mainland europeans are producing the best stuff. i\'m sure that will change in a few years time. it\'s not to say that other countries aren\'t producing good stuff but they seem to be flavour of the moment. evolution.

england used to be the best in the world at rugby. we ain\'t any more!!

that said, you can only talk about it for so long so maybe it\'s time to let the subject lie and get on with improving our own painting! or hijack the thread...