Short Story Contest #5 - Poll

[InfinateAnswers]

hmmm conspiracy theories... like the moon landing?

 

[Dragonson]

Yes and no.
For example a conspiracy theory is that Blizzard Entertainment will use their massive mountain of cash to take over the world.

Another example is that people keep saying that the votes here arent cast fairly.
Give it up people. Even if you are right there isnt really anything we can do.
I dont think we're getting more voters by accusing the ones that have already voted of 'Treason and Treachery'.

 

[Zealon]

I didn't mean it that way D:
You deserve to have the votes you already have, I just meant it by that some people are lazy, and the lazy ones either didn't vote; or they just voted for any random one.
Sorry...

 

[InfinateAnswers]

or they went to sleep and the computer voted for them O.O Because you know, computers will take over the world.

 

[Dragonson]

'tis okay Zealon.
It's just that everytime something bad happens for someone in this thread it continuously appears to be the fault of the voters.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

But thats lame, people are so lazy.
and I bet some of the people who have voted, didn't even read all the stories...

I think that it goes like this:
,,Hm, I haven't voted for fourth contestant(s) in line for nearly seven contests... I guess I will count: one, two, three, four" *clicks the vote for fourth*

Apparently, hope of winning is not lost. I found your stories at least fun to read.

 

[Wolfe]

You've read them... does that mean we can expect your judging soon? (Vizel's maybe not because he's holidaying).

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I've red all the stories, and I got some mind-reviews of medium length full of criticism for every pair. I enjoyed them quite well, and I am currently writing them down.

I am new to judging, so tell me, I put my results - where? Send Py a PM or post here?

 

[indomitable1319]

I just hope at least a few more people vote for IA and I.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Don't worry, indomitable1319, contest are here to provide us fun, not will to compete and be first, at least, for some people.
And the 'hope of winning' is not lost because of low score of Poll. That is only 25% of final score.

 

[Wolfe]

30%, isn't it?

But yes, Apheraz is correct. These contests are a great way to give people confidence and help further their understanding and abilities.

To Apheraz - yes, you PM them to Py.

 

[indomitable1319]

Well, you have a point there Apheraz.

I'm just kind of sad that not many people appeal to out story.

Well, it's okay anyway. I had fun writing.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

wouldnt it be weird if she finishes judging before the poll is finished? lol i dont think thats happend before

Edit: The greatest reward is the adventure.

 

[Wolfe]

Yeah - if Vizel finishes too, we might get an early Christmas gift. ^.^

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

The problem - I nearly finished judging. Vizel - don't make me wait ^^

To motivate you, indomitable1319, here is a small vote from me. You two made an amusing story <3

 

[indomitable1319]

Aww; thanks.

You didn't have to do that for me.
+Rep (Again) for being awesome.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Oh please, don't rep me. Reputation is just a minor thing. The spirit is something you need to advance further. I just tossed you a dollar to your pocket, now go ahead, sharpen your skills, and return with million dollars. And don't even try to get 1$ back to me. I already have what I need - I've been motivated as well, many years ago. The 1$ will be right there, in your pocket, to memorize you of me

 

[indomitable1319]

Too late for the rep.

But thanks.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

Im angry, but i dont know why.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

The greatest reward is the adventure.

Exactly. Angry for real life, or second one on THW?

 

[InfinateAnswers]

I read what you said, about our story, and that you voted for us, and its making me angry because im not happy.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I don't get it. I should have voted for the story that I liked the least? Not as I am being comparable, but I have to take them down and then to raise them towards light, just to see their true marks. If I liked your story - I will reward you. Stop me if you can

I don't see a point of this 'angriness'. Dare to explain?

 

[InfinateAnswers]

I should be happy, but im not. And because i dont feel happy im angry at the mystery of why i am not happy. Whereas, i should be happy. So im not angry that you did this, im angry that im not happy.

 

[Wolfe]

I should be happy, but im not. And because i dont feel happy im angry at the mystery of why i am not happy. Whereas, i should be happy. So im not angry that you did this, im angry that im not happy.

Complex mind?

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Definitively ^^

(but it's not a topic for it :3)

 

[indomitable1319]

I'm confused now...

 

[InfinateAnswers]

We're all confused...

 

[indomitable1319]

And that's the fun of it.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

Blah too offtopic, but i had to write it down

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I just finished my judging and sent it to Py
You bitches owe me a box of wipes :3
*sigh*
Not so good idea to read sad stories after u got dumbped.

 

[Wolfe]

D'aww. *hands tissue* Offtopic...

Anyway, hopefully Vizel gets his judging finished soon! ^.^

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Oh, he's evil, he will keep us waiting on, like, few more weeks :3
Just kidding... Vizel, it's up to you. Oh, when the poll will be closed? Not written in page 1#

 

[Dragonson]

Heh, i read me and Wolfe's story aloud to my younger brother and a group of my friends.
They all agreed that if i wrote the followup they'd buy me five bottles of mountain dew.

We gotta do that some day wolfe, lol. ^^

Anyways, i cant wait to see the judging.
It's first when the judges are finished that we ACTUALLY find out who has a chance to win or not.



EDIT:
Oh, i think i read somewhere that the poll closes December 30th.

 

[Zealon]

This poll will close on 12-31-2010 at 02:05 AM

Indeed Dragonson ^^

 

[Fussiler1]

Interesting that the judge voted.

 

[-Peper-]

Lol.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

I just finished my judging and sent it to Py
You bitches owe me a box of wipes :3
*sigh*
Not so good idea to read sad stories after u got dumbped.

Regardless, thank you, that was very prompt xD
+rep

Sure the number doesn't mean much, but the act of giving rep is still easiest way to express ones gratitude here.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

Interesting that the judge voted.

I am quite sure I'm allowed to vote to whoever I liked the most.
Gray, thanks for the rep.

 

[Fussiler1]

I am quite sure I'm allowed to vote to whoever I liked the most.
Gray, thanks for the rep.

?
I just thought it was a bit unorthodox. I have no problems with it.

 

[Vengeancekael]

Don' let TWIF win again!
You know what the next contest should be? A starcraft II themed story contest, where contestants have to write a long/short story but using the starcraft characters and then perhaps people can base their maps on the stories. I would at least.

 

[Wolfe]

Don' let TWIF win again!
You know what the next contest should be? A starcraft II themed story contest, where contestants have to write a long/short story but using the starcraft characters and then perhaps people can base their maps on the stories. I would at least.

Futuristic stories? Ugh...

And Kael... we're trying. v.v

 

[Lich Prince]

I am quite sure I'm allowed to vote to whoever I liked the most.

Ofcourse you are Apheraz, but like Fussiler said, as a judge, it's a bit unorthodox to pick a favorite among the entries.

 

[Dragonson]

Kael there is nothing preventing people from writing furutistic stories right now.
And i know that some people at least wouldnt participate in a future-only contest.

Also, i have to SLIGHTLY agree with fussiler on the judge-voting thing.
But then again it isnt really a big problem, as the votes is just 100% personal opinion.
When the final judging is made it has to be done on the Judging Points that are posted in the first post.
So i say Apheraz is free to vote on anything she likes.

 

[The World Is Flat]

I already am working on setting up a sc2 theme ssc. thought of it a while back.


I just have to say: I don't expect, nor want to win, grey and I both are extremely dissatisfied with how it is presented.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

?
I just thought it was a bit unorthodox. I have no problems with it.

Ofcourse you are Apheraz, but like Fussiler said, as a judge, it's a bit unorthodox to pick a favorite among the entries.

This is about to get desperate. Well, if it is not allowed, my vote will not be counted - quite simple. And just because I think it is allowed - if I like a story so much I had to read it three more times until I remember every single part in goal to tell my friends who would like it as well - I will vote. I don't see why so much conversation 'bout one single vote. Kidding :3

Well, counted or not, I liked their story. Deal with it c
In fact, I liked all stories. But that one gave the strongest flow of emotions inside me. And a little fact: I haven't judged the contest by that. I judged by completely official flow.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

The next one should be "Amateurs contest" Aka people who haven't won before >.>

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I think that if I won't join the next contest, I will judge again. Depends on the next concept :3

 

[InfinateAnswers]

I like contests.

 

[Apheraz Lucent]

I detest of spam

I hope the next one will be... more intriguing for us.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

I was thinking of Phoenix Contest - Create an army, an infantry, a calvary, a heavy support, etc. with a specific theme, like Animal Warriors. You know.