Zaku used REX sky and I think he admitted so he should be disqualified...

EDIT:
I just checked and he did + he cropped the image.

Back before my long break from FSX I used to enter a pic every month (some of you may remember). I've never been a finalist before. I'm honored. A humble thank you and good luck to the rest of the finalists

Fireman79 also used REX & admitted he did.

Kewl!

But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating.

So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win.

BlackAce wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 12:08am:

jetprop wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 12:27pm:

I agree as well, the rules state that you will be disqualified.

Rules discussions  aside,  im so honoured that I am in the final again! So far every shot I have entered has made it which is awesome! Im yet to win but the fact I get into the top ten makes the effort I go to totally worth while. Especially the pain that is setting REX to default then reinstalling it....
That said here there is one shot that to me is what I hope the future if aviation will be about and that's the Icon A5 by U4EA, I hope that the A5 will pave the way for more low cost rec reational aircraft so that more and more people will find the joy of flying more accessible and  affordable.   

REX had never been allowed, the rules weren’t changed that was just when the rule was written down.

And your attitude is less than pleasing, you seem to want to be allowed to cheat & get away with it.

BlackAce you’re completely right apart from one thing. This cheat has been here since July so he should know the rules he just chose to ignore them.

U4EA I agree with you about the Mods & Simv as a whole. Their great.

But I still think that the shots that involve cheating should be replaced by shots that conform to the rules so the people that read the rules & obeyed them get a chance to win.

Clem Wu wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 5:57am:

Sorry to read this. FWIW, I voted for you. That was a cool looking shot.

Rich

A truly fine assortment of entries gentlemen. I applaud both the entries and the selection made by our esteemed moderators. Congrats to all for making this such an outstanding and fun competition............... Ziggy

BlackAce wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 11:49pm:


Actually I didn't think they changed them because of me, but it is good to see you think i am that important to the thread. If you looked at the contest as a whole, many different people who are not new to the site, still thought it was ok till it was clarified.

So as we say in the firehouse, hop off your soap box before you fall off.

yes I was wrong, and will be adhering to the rules in future contests. But the rules did not clearly state that weather was not allowed. That is the root of this issue.

RSorochak wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 10:02am:


Thanks so much (and sorry at the same time)! But rules are rules and they are meant to be followed

BlackAce wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 10:13am:


Haha no problems I feel rather happy and 'clean' after giving in

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 3:04am:


Agreed, people are saying it wasn't clear. I'm sorry but it really was it said any payware. Obviously that means if u pay for it and add it to fsx then u can't use it.

FIREMAN79 just a tip for you, maybe turn your graphics settings up & turn Anti-Alias on, you only need 1 FPS for a screenshot.

Fly2e wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 5:15pm:

We need a revote withouth the REX shots and with the non-rex shots that would've made it.
this is all my oppinion.

FIREMAN79 wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 8:36pm:

Without the REX

It's been fun being in the last screenshot contest... 

andy190 wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 11:34pm:


Yeah, but there's pretty good odds that the people who donate the prizes are gonna look at 3 pages of nasty sniping, and pull out of supporting SimV. Inadvertent use of payware or no, this month's contest isn't exactly overloaded with decorum. Right from the word go, this has been nothing but a litany of complaints, personal sniping, and arguments. It's frigging embarrasing.

If I was one of the prize donors, a company that worked hard to develop an add-on that justified a $40 pricetag, an add-on that I was willing to give away for free just to say "thank you" to the this one particular segment of the community, the repainters, the modellers, the fans... THIS particular contest would be the end. 30 solid days of people bitching about REX, payware, how 2 out of 3 shots need to be disqualified, how the whole thing needs to be scrapped and revoted upon... jesus, this is like watching the Bush-Gore Florida election all over again. It's embarrasing to us, to SimV, and the prize donors. It's just embarrasing period.

No, the people who inadvertently used REX should not be allowed to participate. But s**t happens, and they were. There weren't that many good entries. It's kinda like the baseball hall of fame, circa 1992. You gotta work with what you got. There was still no need for this to turn into a slamfest. As has been said earlier, the Rex shots aren't even competative in this poll.

Should the rules be tightened and made more specific? Yes. Is it, on the other hand, incredibly easy to screw up and take a shot with REX? Yes. Should all of us have spent 3 pages of this thread honking at each other? No. Are the companies that donate the prizes for this contest as a promotion proud of how we have behaved? No.

I'm actually in with a shot here. I know it isn't that great, but I was pleased as hell with my pic. The best bit is, I won last month, so if I actually won here, I was gonna give it away to whoever finished next.

Now I'm just embarrassed. I don't care if I had a shot at winning or not. Thanks to the childish bickering, I wish I hadn't posted at all. I'd frigging pull out if it wasn't for the fact that all this stupid arguing has caused enough trouble for the mods.

Not bad... cheesed off the prize donors, the mods, the judges, and most of the participants. Destroyed the entire contest. Whee, I'm so glad I took part.

Gawd.

You aren't an arse, no worries mate.

PROTEST LIKE THE ARABS!!! MAKE OUR OWN CONTEST!! 

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Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more.

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 10:32am:


B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here.

While there are plenty of 747s out there, this one was built (and or revamped) in the 21st century,for the 21st century. Delivering parts for Boings new Dreamliner.....In this century.....Did I miss the point of the contest?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747_Large_Cargo_Freighter

Or perhapse I would of faired better posting the police car from Blade Runner?  I kept my shot within the realm of today....The 21st century,keeping within it the theme on which this months contest was based. I feel everybodys shots here were great. I also have never,and will never say anything negative about anyones images on this forum. While I understand your upset, I don't feel there is a need to belittle the rest of the finalists here. I have never been a finalist here. The next time I am might be months or even a year or two. I made it and my father was proud of me,so was my wife. Just something I do did and will continue to do for the pure enjoyment of it. So,thanks Dave. Thanks for destroying this for me,this one little moment,in the 21st century........

Mike

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Yes the B-52 did first fly in the 20th Century BUT you must have missed the line that said, "or still serving in the 21st Century."

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 2:34pm:


It still missed the spirit.

You broke the rules then argued that you were in the right, I don't see where you have a leg to stand on and comment.

Wow, quite the friendly competition

Dave, stop crying around because noone voted for your shot
I think that the two top shots fit the theme very nicely. Great job Global Hobo and Mike

We have a tie, so th ere will have to be a tie-breaker. I'll try to get it set up by the end of today.
Great job everyone....thanks foe entering.


Chuck

jetprop wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 3:03pm:


Haha, I got a good laugh when he said I broke the rules lol. I didn't even make the finals and I didn't break the rules either. I don't care if I made the finals or not it's all fun for me. If I remember, I've only made the finals once before.