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1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 30 Jan 2005 02:34 PM |
2004 has come and gone…and what a year it was! In light of the fact that is it awards season in Hollywood (the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, etc) it is only fitting that we hold the 1st Annual Vivesian Times Award Show!
That’s right, now is your chance to vote on topics we know you are interested in. From “Best Storyline” to “Most Bloodthirsty DM” there is something for everyone! First off, the RULES:
1) Anyone can submit a nomination, but you cannot nominate yourself for any individual category. For the broader categories, (such as Best Quest) you may submit a nomination if you were involved
2) Only one nomination per person, per category.
3) Be reasonable with your nominations. If a story started the last week of 2004, it cannot be considered a 2004 story. Likewise, if a story ended the first week of January, 2004, that cannot be considered a 2004 plot. The same goes for every category.
4) The top three vote getters in each category will be posted as the final nominees. A private ballot will be taken by the Vivesian Academy to determine the winner.
5) Nominations are due no later then Tuesday, February 1st at 10 PM GMT (that is 5 PM EST)
6) Winners will be announced no later then next Monday, February 7th, by 7 AM GMT (1 AM EST)
THE CATEGORIES
Best Quote
The funniest or most insightful quotation that you witness while roleplaying in 2004.
Most Bloodthirsty DM
Which DM really racks up the kills? Tell us how you really feel! 
Best Forum Storyteller
This special category is to recognize those who have contributed to the wonderful stories we all get to enjoy on the forums. Feel free to review all posts in 2004 located in the Roleplaying, Storytelling, and Character Backgrounds threads.
Best Forum Story
In conjunction with the previous category, this award to recognize the best single forum story. Read up, and tell us who you like!
Best Villain
PC or NPC, who is the most nefarious, conniving, brutal, nasty, and/or evil villain in all of Vives?
Most Unexpected Twist
What story twist really threw you for a loop? Nominate the most shocking twist of the year.
Most Humorous Moment
We all have them, those moments that make you laugh out loud. What moment had you laughing so hard you could barely roleplay?
Favorite Area in Vives
What area do you enjoy visiting the most?
Best Character
Nominate the most developed and, in your opinion, the best character in Vives. This is an award to recognize character depth, character development, and consistency of play.
Best Overall Plotline or Story
Nominate the best story of 2004! It can be a single DM quest, a player generated story, or a long, over-arcing story that has not yet been resolved. Consider the depth of the story, how it affected those involved, or how it affected the world in general. All story nominations are welcome; none are too big or too small.
PM your nominations directly to DarkBrightness. Simply copy this form and enter your nomination after each category. Do NOT post your nominations on this thread. Any nominations posted to this thread will be deleted. Happy voting! |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 30 Jan 2005 05:13 PM |
One more note: Please entitle the PM containing your nominations as "Awards" That will help me keep track of them.
Thanks,
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 31 Jan 2005 05:15 PM |
*BUMP*
You have one day to get your nominations in! Act now!
~This 1st Annual Vives Award Show is made possible by the generous donations of the following:
~Pickston and Jessup's Wild Adventure Tours - "Of course we're not related to organized crime!" (Waiver required; no refunds. Not responsible for death, dismemberment, disfigurement, psychotic breaks, or aches and pains suffered while on tour. If you have a problem with this, speak to Mr. Jessup)
~Romulus's Fine Clothing - When you absolutely, positively have to have that killer look.
~The Church of Midor - Convert today and take advantage of our introductory 1.5% tithing requirement
~Nethar'u - The Happiest Place on Vives! Come take advantage to an all expense paid trip to eternal torment.
And finally,
The DM Team - Because killing PC's once is never enough. |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 01:35 AM |
Added category
RPer of the Year
Self explanitory. Go ahead and vote, you know you wanna.
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 04:02 PM |
It is 9:00 PM GMT (3:00 PM) CST, do you know where your nominations are?
Only one hour left to get your nominations in. PM them to DarkBrightness. Last call for nomiations. The Academy is waiting to hear from you. |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 05:59 PM |
The nominations are in! Thank you everyone that participated. The following were selected by the Vives community for nominations in each respective category. Only the those receiving the top four nominations in each category are were included.
Winners will be announced no later then next Monday, February 7th, by 7 AM GMT (1 AM EST)
Feel free to discuss the nominees here. Tell us why you think your favorate nominee should win! Just remember that all flames will be deleted.
And now, the moment you have all been waiting for….
THE CATEGORIES
*nominees are presented in no particular order*
Best Quote
1) “Please, I beg you. We can make a deal, I can give you freed….” – Mr. Loccard
2) “I have a plan” - Arcane
3) "'Fri'el's cute; bit crazy, but cute and nice' - Alton
4) “Yip Yip!” - Bunt
Most Bloodthirsty DM
(And people call American’s violent…)
1) Arathon
2) GrimJester
3) Sirac
4) Pdwalker
5) Barnas
Best Forum Storyteller
1) James42 (Bennigan Songsinger)
2) Byron (Byron Lorian)
3) Bennyhrsh (Elvalia)
4) Romulus (High Scholar Romulus)
5) Trishy (Macha Sparrowsong)
Best Forum Story
1) “Meditations” by Phoenix Dias
2) “Kitty’s Story” by dslayer
3) “The Chronicles of Bennigan” – by James42
4) “The Journey to Beldin’s Pass” – by Byron
5) “The Seeds of Darknes” – By Phoenix Flameheart
Honorable Mentions:
“The Ring Cycle” – By Kand, Aesir, and bennyhrsh
“The Paladin Cycle” – the collected writings of Mykal Vecar
“Ilyana Fiirhaart” – by Solitaire
Best Villain
1) Vestlat
2) Malakai
3) Lord-Bishop Vidus Khain
4) Mr. Loccard
5) Fri’el
Most Unexpected Twist
1) Macha following Tarik
2) Blanche La Belle flees Midor for exile
3) Alianda giving up the last wardstone
4) The death of Mykal Vecar in Maldovia
5) Fall of the Azure Lights
Most Humorous Moment
1) From Pheonix Dias: “Sakhaji: *beams up at Woman* Sakhaji watch Woman, hai, Woman remember when Sakhaji was small and willy, hai! (Sakhaji played by Phoenix_flamehart)
This led to a hilarious situation with Quillian (Lisen), Loli and Dias (who was wearing a robe and was asked by a female half-orc why he was wearing a dress). Ah you had to be there
2) From Chief: “When Balthor cast an empowered Fox's Cunning on Jessup while he was wearing a ring of clear thought +4....Jessup was going to solve the worlds problems with that intellect!”
3) From Gasher: “When Johe was smart enough to run, but Bunt wasn’t, and he was “violated” by the half orc female in the Port Royale bath house.”
4) From James42: “Fat Sam, an obese dwarf absolutely obsessed with food, finds pear trees in the Nymph's Tree and goes on and on about cooking pears to Califus and Aimee. After being smote by a Flesh Golem, his dying words were..."Argh...Pears..."”
Favorite Area in Vives
1) Ferein
2) Midor
3) Elbereth’s Tears
4) Nethar’u
5) Maldovia
Best Character
1) Macha Sparrowsong
2) Johe Jaxon
3) Blanche La Belle
4) Alton Highhill
5) Luther McIath
Honorable Mention:
-Elvalia Mellebin
-Ronan Aesir and Lirnna Virvaniyon
-Coruva Lorehammer
-Jessup the Younger
Best Overall Plotline or Story
1) The opening of Nethar’u
2) The Tears of Elbereth
3) The Node Quest
4) The Midor stories
5) The Macha and Tarik saga
RPer of the Year
1) Macha
2) Chief
3) Pdwalker
4) Bennyhrsh
5) Llewen
Honorable Mentions:
Narenia
Sirac
Solitaire
Phoenix Dias
Feel free to post your comments/honorable mentions/etc. The board is now open. |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 07:31 PM |
Ack! Fraud!
Remove pdwalker from rp'er of the year
Remove Luther from Best Character
Replace with Benny/Elvalia.
- Paul |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 07:32 PM |
Ack! Fraud!
Remove pdwalker from rp'er of the year
- Paul
*Grumbles at Gasher* It's his fault, your honor! Arrest him! |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 08:33 PM |
Just looking at these nominations etc........ It comes completely obvious that 5 ain't enough :P
Loads of awesome roleplayers and Diaries by the likes of ************** (Inserted here were loads of names, but quite frankly the list was growing too big and I was adding to it every 5 mins :P) ***************** .......... (I could go on and on and on.........) should also be in there! In fact now I'm thinking of others who deserve a mention bah :P
Basically......... we have sooooo so many really talented Roleplayers and Storytellers here that there'd be never enough nomination spaces, so I hereby nominate ALL of our players :D
Sorry for the mushy post but it -really- puts into perspective how cool & downright talented a bunch of players and DM's we have here :D
- Ara |
Vives Screenshots!
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 08:46 PM |
agreed with that. Too many players are being missed that have been exceptional
Soapie,
Perin
Xaranthir
Aesir, Lirna, Elvalia
I cringe to think of how many others are so much more deserving that I have forgotten if only because I have not seen them in a while.
- Paul |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 01 Feb 2005 08:53 PM |
Just looking at these nominations etc........ It comes completely obvious that 5 ain't enough :P
Loads of awesome roleplayers and Diaries by the likes of ************** (Inserted here were loads of names, but quite frankly the list was growing too big and I was adding to it every 5 mins :P) ***************** .......... (I could go on and on and on.........) should also be in there! In fact now I'm thinking of others who deserve a mention bah :P
Basically......... we have sooooo so many really talented Roleplayers and Storytellers here that there'd be never enough nomination spaces, so I hereby nominate ALL of our players :D
Sorry for the mushy postbut it -really- puts into perspective how cool & downright talented a bunch of players and DM's we have here :D
- Ara
dang straight, Ara. Five was hard enough to choose, the nominations were all over the board. Everyone deserves to be proud of the stories they tell here. Vives is a living piece of art, and we are all the artists. The point of this award was more to help everyone remember just how far we've come this year. 2004 was a defining year in Vives, perhaps more so then any other year.
So I suppose it boils down to, "Yay us!"
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 02:01 AM |
"Yay us" sums it up pretty well in my humble opinion.
Much as I didn't want nominate a single player, for there are far too many good roleplayers here, I also didn't really want to nominate a preferred DM. I've had fun and good times in quests under each single DM, whether that was a one-shot or sequential quest.
I tip my hat to all you fine roleplayers, players and DMs alike.
PS: What's that so called good story I wrote? 0_o I don't remember what it's about.Someone PM me a link!
Uhm.... Meditations was written by Pdwalker! Not me! |
Luther McIath: I see, so [X is] the right person in the wrong place with the wrong people at the wrong time.
[Fictrix] ... And can speak French, like both! Wait, I mean Elven. |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 02:30 AM |
"Yay us" sums it up pretty well in my humble opinion.
Much as I didn't want nominate a single player, for there are far too many good roleplayers here, I also didn't really want to nominate a preferred DM. I've had fun and good times in quests under each single DM, whether that was a one-shot or sequential quest.
I tip my hat to all you fine roleplayers, players and DMs alike.
PS: What's that so called good story I wrote? 0_o I don't remember what it's about.Someone PM me a link!
Uhm.... Meditations was written by Pdwalker! Not me!
I think it was probably some nomination from someone who just put in PD as the author. Sorry for any misunderstandings PD (Phoenix Dias), I will once again revert to using PD and PDW now that you are back man. I am sure several of us will have to get back in that habit ;). |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 02:36 AM |
Just looking at these nominations etc........ It comes completely obvious that 5 ain't enough :P
Loads of awesome roleplayers and Diaries by the likes of ************** (Inserted here were loads of names, but quite frankly the list was growing too big and I was adding to it every 5 mins :P) ***************** .......... (I could go on and on and on.........) should also be in there! In fact now I'm thinking of others who deserve a mention bah :P
Basically......... we have sooooo so many really talented Roleplayers and Storytellers here that there'd be never enough nomination spaces, so I hereby nominate ALL of our players :D
Sorry for the mushy postbut it -really- puts into perspective how cool & downright talented a bunch of players and DM's we have here :D
- Ara
Have to say, I didnt make any nominations for exactly this reason. Far, far too many to choose from.
Thx for the nominations for Sol and my storylines especially, great to know people enjoyed them. But quite frankly I dont envy DB or whoever that has to choose a winner out of that lot! *grins*
Cya,
Sirac |
'The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.' - Richard Bach, Illusions. |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 02:56 AM |
Just looking at these nominations etc........ It comes completely obvious that 5 ain't enough :P
Loads of awesome roleplayers and Diaries by the likes of ************** (Inserted here were loads of names, but quite frankly the list was growing too big and I was adding to it every 5 mins :P) ***************** .......... (I could go on and on and on.........) should also be in there! In fact now I'm thinking of others who deserve a mention bah :P
Basically......... we have sooooo so many really talented Roleplayers and Storytellers here that there'd be never enough nomination spaces, so I hereby nominate ALL of our players :D
Sorry for the mushy postbut it -really- puts into perspective how cool & downright talented a bunch of players and DM's we have here :D
- Ara
Have to say, I didnt make any nominations for exactly this reason. Far, far too many to choose from.
Thx for the nominations for Sol and my storylines especially, great to know people enjoyed them. But quite frankly I dont envy DB or whoever that has to choose a winner out of that lot! *grins*
Cya,
Sirac
I know what ya mean. So many amazing roleplayers and storytellers that I do not feel worthy to judge. I for one am just glad to be a part of such a rich storytelling environment.
Kudos to all our amazing roleplayers and story tellers and those characters that makes Vives a cut above the rest. |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 09:03 AM |
| All I can say is that it's not fair for the "Most Bloodthirsty" to be DM only :( |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 12:12 PM |
Tell us why you think your favorate nominee should win!
*waves her Johe banner* Because he is the cutest. thing. ever. <3
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(*waits for it*) |
Consequences
Unsent
It's hard to say it, time to say it...
Goodbye, goodbye |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 03:18 PM |
*blushes profusely and for once is at a complete loss for words* :)
Too many people missing from those lists DB, maybe we should just copy and paste the member list and have a big party? ;) |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 03:23 PM |
I had the honor of RPing with Blanche La Belle during her "servitude" to Vidus Khain , during my earlier days here on Vives. Two mentions, firstly, Vidus Khain is my favorite villain. I think he is especially cunning, cruel, and in a situational power position of someone who is supposed to be overwhelmingly good. While I could go on about Vidus for a long time, my mention is about Blanche.
I have had an excellent time RPing with her, and it has been wonderfully interesting for me to find almost a "Foil" or opposite of my character, Romulus, within Blanche. What made it more interesting than a simple "Good vs. Evil" comparison, was that there is a cross-roads between the two-characters in which they can relate. The two have very similar goals at times, with radically different ways of approaching and achieving them. Blanche, is in my opinion, is one of the best played and designed characters to my RPing date. Whether intentionally, or unintentionally, there is almost a deeper meaning to every RP session I have with her, and I even walk away almost feeling as if the evil conflict of mine and blanches good side had actually collided. Its a living breathing experience for me every time. Not to say that this doesn't happen with all of the great RPers in Vives, but Blanche has especially given me some excellent roleplay which I will not forget.
Thanks Blanche!
~Romulus |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 03:43 PM |
Dont want to rehash what others have said but I fully endorse the line that there are a great deal of good RPers, DMs and Storywriters here, and an Annual Award is going to be extremely hard.
Just a though, since Sol is running her storyteller competition, maybe someone could pick up the RPer of the month award and maybe we could even award DM of the month (though maybe not).
This would give an opportunity not only to recognise a greater number of players but also give new players a shot at a little recognition.
It would be like having our very own Acadamy Awards, Golden Globes, Baftas and Oscars. Come on if Gwynneth Paltrow can still be allowed to keep her Oscar after her acceptance speech I'm dang sure just about everyone here deserves an award.
Thats another good point... We should have an OOC ceremony IG with Drum Roles, Character Presentations, and Acceptance Speeches.
Wouldnt you all like to see Vidus take a bow *grins* |
Never argue with an idiot.
They drag you down to their level
and then beat you with experience.
Akril
Quinellieth. 20th Circle of the Order of the Ring |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 03:49 PM |
| Actually yes I would *evil grin as he draws his swords and steps into the shadows* |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 03:49 PM |
It would be like having our very own Acadamy Awards, Golden Globes, Baftas and Oscars.
Call me an Ugly American...but what's a Bafta?
Dont want to rehash what others have said but I fully endorse the line that there are a great deal of good RPers, DMs and Storywriters here, and an Annual Award is going to be extremely hard.
Just remember, these nominations came from you, the players of Vives. So maybe this is more like the People's Choice then the Academy Awards But when it comes to selecting an overall winner, that just may prove nigh impossible. We shall see.
Wouldnt you all like to see Vidus take a bow *grins*
Wouldn't we all? He's done so much good for the beleagured pepole of Midor.
-DB |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 04:03 PM |
Your an ugly American!
Bafta is the most prestigeous award coverted by all performers.
Its the Bristish Academy of Film and Television Arts. Or in another words the Bristish Academy Awards.
*grins*
So do we get out ceremony???. |
Never argue with an idiot.
They drag you down to their level
and then beat you with experience.
Akril
Quinellieth. 20th Circle of the Order of the Ring |
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 04:07 PM |
*grins*
So do we get out ceremony???.
Be careful what you wish for. Vidus could very well be your MC. |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: 1st Annual Vives Awards Show
Posted: 02 Feb 2005 04:09 PM |
Wouldn't we all? He's done so much good for the beleagured pepole of Midor.
-DB
So much good...SO MUCH GOOD?
*Blanche runs yelling* SO MUCH GOOD AHAHHHAAH I'M CRAZY HAHAHAH
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Yeah, sure. So much "Goood" things. *rolls her eyes* My vote goes to Vidus. Why? Well, as you may all know, I'm part of this quest since the very little start, that came up to -T H A T-. You thought that you hated Vidus Khain? You don't know the half of it *sigh heavily crying*
I hate him!!! But he's soooo bad that's cool! |
Frodo : What are we holding on to, Sam?
Sam : That there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for.
-The Two Towers |
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