Imagist

All right, so here are my thoughts on the state of the competition: Writing participation is no problem. Sure we've only had 4 entries for the past two comps, but even though a couple more would be nice it's not like we're hurting for more, and besides, over the entire history of the competition since being delegated to a sub-forum or a forum off the main group, we've been averaging about 5 entries (with as many as 7 at a time). So, I feel confident saying that writing participation is no problem. Voting is another story. The only votes we seem to get are the entrants and maybe one non-entering veteran. It seems that we wind up with the same opinions having the same enormous sway on the results. I'd really like to see some fresh voices placing votes, or perhaps a more dynamic voting system that better accomodates the quality of entries into any given contest, or heck, why not both? For the first idea of getting more people in to vote, I was thinking of allowing anyone and everyone who wants to a vote. To combat against any concerns of stuffing the ballot with alts and such, we could perhaps stipulate requirements on those who haven't entered before, such as posting in the thread first to let people know who they are. Then if there are any concerns, you guys can bring it up with me in PM and I'll check it out. For true alts, after all, mods can check IPs. Overall, I think the benefit of giving others a say in things would outweigh possible foils. As far as changing up the vote system, I was wondering if the static idea of "first place, runner up" is just too stale. In other competitions (mostly at other places) I've seen it work where every voter gets X many points to distribute between the entries as he or she desires, so you could put all your eggs into one basket for an entry you really like much better than any other, or if you feel quite a few are really close in quality you can give them all an equal share. Given that some contests inevitably fall into these situations rather than a clear winner with a clear runner up, such a system really intrigues me. But we are a competition of the people. What do you guys think? Any of these ideas really pop out at you, or do you have any of your own ideas you'd like to see implemented? It is the start of a new year, after all, so now's as good a time for change as any.

DKC2 is hard to complete? Also, so is Sunshine? 'Cause, um, I had no problem with either.

THE RESULTS ARE IN! Runner-Up: Barnsalot 1st Place: Zeality Here's the vote spread: Barnsalot: 9 just64helpin: 3 Zeality: 13 Imagery: 5 Doulifee hopes to have sig badges for you two by the end of the week (and yes, I know Zeality can't post here, but he can still flash it at the Compendium ). On another note, I want to talk about the voting procedure, but right now I've got to clean up and get packed so I can fly home tomorrow morning. If I don't post about it before the end of the week (which, knowing me, I probably will), someone post to remind me about it so I'll see the thread has a new reply.

Not a big deal, Jam. Appreciate the votes anyway. Voting is now closed. I have the results, but I'm going to keep writing my papers now and hold off posting them until I can get sig badges for the victors. Should be up Wednesday night at the latest.

Ok, we've got votes from all participants. I'm just going to keep the voting open through the deadline in case other past contributors would like to vote. (Hey G_D! Hey Jam! )

come on 40 is best guys

I've been considering starting up for a number of reasons. The recent changes to hunters (namely nix on the dead zone and little bonuses like arcane shot dispel) sound delicious. The 10 free days is nice, and a good friend who raids extensively is replacing my old roommate so I can mooch one of those invites off of him. Only, it'll have to wait until next semester, because right now I don't have A) time or the discs to reinstall.

bonsly should be the new mr saturn no poke ball necessary

dude omg dude y r there no bots n multeeplayer

at least that is potentially effective although knowing atma maybe not so much

Well, the problem with this view of things is that once it's final, it's final. If at that point things are not as we would like them, we can no longer do anything about it. The whole idea of "complaining" (or, from another perspective, providing input and feedback) is to let them know what features we would like, and if they don't receive any guidance in that regard then we're going to wind up disappointed. I will, however, say that OCR is not the forum to bitch unconditionally on. Your complaints here will do no good, because even if Nintendo realizes people discuss the development of their game here daily, I guarantee they have no regard for your two cents in comparison to those of the much more numerous folks over at their own forums, or some place like Smashboards that's more of a renowned "authority" on the game. So if you folks want to discuss what you do and do not like about the game so far in a civil manner, fine, but if you just want to regurgitate the same disgusting bits of whine over and over then go somewhere else or get yourselves a bloody Livejournal.

GA is correct. The poetry competition will begin January. Also, I'd like to remind everyone that all votes for this competition should be sent to me via PM.

He basically indicated as much. That's one aspect of the update we haven't heard before: Smash Balls can be turned off.

All right, looks like we have four entries. They will be compiled in the "past submissions" posts as current submissions, but just FYI, here are the authors and titles: Barnsalot - "Mealtime" just64helpin - "Scrumtrilescent" Zeality - "Pink Rukia" Imagery - "Alligator Poems and More"

Wait, does it look to anyone else like Snorlax can break destructable platforms and such? It looks to me like Snorlax can break destructible platforms and such.

I set the deadline and almost forgot, myself. There's still a little less than an hour and a half left in submission, but to be honest I'll probably accept anything posted in the next twelve hours (before I have a chance to get on tomorrow morning and compile all the entries). Here's my entry: Alligator Poems and More I. Prophecies on the Rapture We expected you to fall into the sewer’s gaping maw about as much as we expected that alligator to eat your leg. II. Forethoughts (Four Thoughts) you know the way the street-light works to bend those branches which are not circles seem just so interminably I must be staring at the horrid lovechild of a vampire and an impressionist painting never was so real III. Appendices Magic is not always smoke and mirrors. Sometimes it is just smoke, sometimes just mirrors. Other times it is something entirely different, not smoke not mirrors but rather in between, almost like God thought “what is not smoke?” and “what is not mirrors?” and then “what is neither here nor there?” Eventually He winds up where we began.

guys metal sucks and so does hiphop also who cares about ska vg music is the only good music!!

I'm going to call a three-day extension. Hopefully that will give GA and whoever else enough time to come up with something small. Also, I really like what I'm working on this time, but I'm going to a free screening of Sigur Rós's new movie now, so I won't be able to finish in time. Yay selfishness! The new dates for each stage can be found in the first post. And just to be fair, those who have already submitted should be perfectly aware that they can submit revisions at any time up until the new deadline. Only the last version you post will be considered for voting.

It's Abrams. You really think it's going to be as passe as Godzilla? The only thing that worries me is I half expect the movie never to show whatever it is.

I guess I should go for the Wii then, since I no longer play games on the go... also I think the Classic Controller will probably be the best control scheme across both systems.

So, Geometry Wars: better on Wii or DS?

Zeality sent me commentary and an entry from beyond the grave: My entry will have to wait until later tonight, and I'm even thinking of scrapping it and doing something else really quick...

A day left in the contest. Do we have any more submissions in the works, besides mine? If anyone's really working on something I can extend the deadline, which I may even extend through the weekend already just because I don't know if I'll finish my piece in time. Let me know what you want to do. On another note, Doulifee and I are talking about setting up an archive for the website rather than having a massive amount of posts for the thread. That way we could have all old submissions and contest results up for everyone to check out. Good idea, confirm/deny?

Go play Portal and you will understand. also the cake is a lie

Blonde Redhead is better on their last two albums, Misery Is a Butterfly and 23 Pixies when Kim Deal sings, e.g., "Gigantic" and "Into the White" Rilo Kiley is poppier but still great (see "Portions For Foxes") Sonic Youth when Kim Gordon sings, which is a lot Yeah Yeah Yeahs are all-around excellent all the time