RustyBug
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Doug,
I am very much a generalist in the realm of whatever direction my feet take me, and something intrigues my eye. However, that means ambient only and as "good"  as I am with understanding and harnessing ambient, it's not to say I couldn't benefit from some controllable light.
Not that I'm necessarily a large "flora / fauna" guy, but traveling through the woods and finding some nice species to capture, the lighting can range from harsh light dappling through to simply very low and uber-flat. While a tripod / long shutter can help, the long shutter isn't so helpful in the wind. Something with the ability to (securely & conveniently) attach a small box, dish or globe has kinda been my "litmus quest". Small subjects and proximity can yield scaled down "large light source".
Otoh, I'm looking at more power for more distant subjects (say geese / ducks / birds / sports) that a speedlight can't reach. I seem to routinely find myself on the shadow side, or light challenged time of day / weather. That, or the need for more power to raise ambient in a room.
I've tried using the speedlight attachments, and just never found them to be to my liking. That, and AA batteries and I just never have developed a good relationship. Mostly, I'm "Mr. Versatile" (rarely people), and I'm looking for a lighting solution that can provide a similar versatility while being mobile ... that I can build into.
I'm thinking (subject to change), that the AD200 to start will get things going. From there, the Streaklight / AD360 would make the 1-2 punch, and/or a second AD200, to make a 1-1 or 1-1-2 punch ... still using the same modifier base Norman mount. To me, that should make for both a field friendly solution and a (modestly) studio capable one as well. (Plus I've still got the other lights, I just never made a "system" of anything.)
A while back, I thought the introduction of the VBM from PCB would be my mobile solution, and I'd make a system with PCB stuff. But, it just hasn't turned out that way for me ... i.e. it really isn't "backpack friendly". The AD200 seems like it should fit that bill much better, and the fact that it is self-contained, wireless ready ... all the better.
The marketing of the B2 and A1 from Profoto, got me looking that direction a bit. That's where I first learned of Godox as folks were comparing the two. The AD360 reminded of my Armatar (except for the external power source), and that led me to find the AD200 ... and thus, the origin of this thread.
Conceptually (i.e. outa my "desired" budget), I'd build a Norman or Lumedyne system ... but, they never developed a self-contained unit, such as the AD200. So, with the advent of the AD200 / AD360 TTL, my exasperation has turned to (guarded / hopeful) enthusiasm.
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