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I only figured what to make for my entry several days before the deadline.

 

It's amazing what the human body can make under pressure.

I like how, even though they're similar, they're different.

 

-CF

Whoaaa, sweet job. It amazes me how someone could build something as well done as that in just a few days.

 

Tell me when the polls go up!

 

-JG

Not bad. Looks like Arpy's though.

Looks like Arpy's though.

This. Deadlines killed originality?

Looks like Arpy's though.

This. Deadlines killed originality?

I'm looking at Arpy's entry right now and I only see three similarities. Part of each entry uses orange, the vehicles use those Mahri visors, and it has guns. Everything else I see is pretty different. Plus, having to build something in two days can be pretty tough if you want it to look good. =P

All I have to say is good job. I'll try to comment more in the topic, but we'll see. =P

I like how, even though they're similar, they're different.

Me too. Originally, I just started to build Wasp and then I thought, "hey, I should just copy the design and make a second tank", but then I didn't just want it to be a recolor, so I messed with some of the siding and weapons.

 

Looks vaguely similar to Arpy's

This. Deadlines killed originality?

Fixed. And Cags, it did no such thing. I think it actually boosted it.

As MM said, there are just a few obscure similarities:

- Similar colors on one component of the entry (and in Arpy's it's all orange, not orange/burnt orange)

- Similar cockpits (construction is different here too)

- There are two vehicles in each (and here, Arpy's are jets and mine are tanks)

These similarities are tiny. Just because two entries are vaguely similar does not mean that I copied him. Sure, I saw his entry and that he used the Mahri visors, but you know what? For my entry the Mahri visors were the only pieces that would actually fit as cockpits, giving me no other option. Color is irrelevant. And as to the two vehicles, in his entry they are fighting together against something else (also part of the entry). In my entry they are fighting each other.

 

Meh, why do I bother? You won't care, and you dislike everything I build anyway...

 

GBG

and you dislike everything I build anyway

Do not.

and you dislike everything I build anyway

Do not.

My apologies; I assumed wrong then.

 

If that is the case, what do you like of my work? I guess that the ever (seeming) presence of your (seeming) negativity has always given me the impression that you haven't liked my MoCs (most of them, anyway). You have called my work "ugly" after all.

 

Please clarify this issue for me.

 

GBG

TBH you don't have much posted, but this(the general shape, the construction is kinda generic) and the legs on this, which are

Also do realize that it isn't a copy of design and colors, but instead of idea. Both are cute, little, vibrant colored vehicles. You can't deny that.

I'm sure that you didn't purposely copy my entry, but the similarities are definitely there; even the photography is similar. Regardless of differences such as the types of vehicles and their allegiance, I do find it interesting that this contest has not even one, but two microscale vehicles, which have rarely been attempted in Bionicle before. The Mahri visors were the only part that fit for my entries too. Not much else one can use for a transparent canopy...

Anyway, no hard feelings or anything, but I do disagree that they are wholly dissimilar.

TBH you don't have much posted, but this(the general shape, the construction is kinda generic) and the legs on this, which are

Please excuse my internet lingo ignorance, but what does TBH mean? And yeah, I realize that I don't upload or build a ton of stuff too, lol.

And thanks; I remembering you commenting on liking that now... I guess I just misinterpreted your post. My apologies again, and I will let you know that it is my hope to finish that robot one of these days.

 

 

Also do realize that it isn't a copy of design and colors, but instead of idea. Both are cute, little, vibrant colored vehicles. You can't deny that.

No, I suppose I can't. I guess I would say that it was the execution of that idea which was different. Of course, now that I think about it, that's not a huge difference really...

 

I'm sure that you didn't purposely copy my entry, but the similarities are definitely there; even the photography is similar. Regardless of differences such as the types of vehicles and their allegiance, I do find it interesting that this contest has not even one, but two microscale vehicles, which have rarely been attempted in Bionicle before. The Mahri visors were the only part that fit for my entries too. Not much else one can use for a transparent canopy...

Anyway, no hard feelings or anything, but I do disagree that they are wholly dissimilar.

Hmmm... well let me just make it clear that I agree with you that they are not wholly dissimilar; they do indeed have many similarities (I am admitting that). The only real reason I did micro scale in the first place is due to the fact that I was seriously rushed for time (I only had two days, and that wasn't my fault). If I had had much more time I am sure that I would have done something different (i.e. larger). And as to the photography: I think that's a little irrelevant here. That's just the way I do all of my photography. And anyway you showcased multiple shots in your entry pic; I didn't.

 

Please understand that I had no intentions of copying your entry or your idea; the way I built them just sortof happened that way. Also, no hard feelings felt. I would probably feel the same way if I was in your position.

@GBG: TBH stands for "to be honest"

 

Ah! Got it. Thanks man.