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Fourth Annual Non-Prolific Writers Tournament: Nominations

Meowthnum1 | Posted 5/2/2007 1:41:37 AM | message detail
Hey guys, and welcome aboard the USS Fourth Annual Non-Prolific Writers Tournament. I am your captain, Homest-

Take 26

(brownie if you catch the reference)

Anyway, we're doing another non-prolific tourney this year. Yami will be my assistant on it, as he was last year, as I will be gone for two weeks in June. Anyway, it's basically the same as the last couple of times. I'll explain the rules more once we get our nominations, but the number of nominations will be a determining factor in the number of people in the tournament - we'll have either 32 or 64. The goal is simple - vote for the author in a given matchup who you think is superior. May the best non-prolific author win. Obviously we can't use every single non-prolific author on the site, so we need you to nominate some.

As for the rules to this topic (please read before nominating):

1.) No prolifics! This should seriously go without saying, but it is a non-prolific tourney; however, prolific has two definitions now, and there are some authors who are prolific in one sense without being prolific in the other. So here's the deal. You can nominate authors who have 30+ FAQs (who are on a prolific list), but you can't nominate authors who have written 4MB+.

2.) Only nominate three authors. You can nominate up to three, but no more than three.

3.) Please provide the CRP of the author. To make this task easier for you, here's a basic nomination form:

1.) Author:
CRP:

2.) Author:
CRP:

3.) Author:
CRP:


4.) Maps aren't judged. You know I love you, Mike, but this contest is going to be based solely on the FAQs. Keep this in mind when you nominate.

5.) It's just for fun. These always turn into popularity contests, but remember, there's no prize. You get some transient glory if you win, but that's it. So be honest.

Voting will close on May 10 (though this is subject to change - if we have a lot of nominations, we may close early). On May 14, I'll post the rules and the bracket. On May 15, we'll get this thing underway.

Ready set go!
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GhostOfLegault | Posted 5/2/2007 2:29:13 AM | message detail
Hooray! Nominations in next post.

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PeTeRL90 | Posted 5/2/2007 2:35:20 AM | message detail
Looks like I'm sitll eligible then.

1.) JaggedJim
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/26088.html

2.) Super Slash
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49427.html

3.) Phoenix 1911
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/19734.html
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GhostOfLegault | Posted 5/2/2007 2:42:18 AM | message detail
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StarFighters76 | Posted 5/2/2007 2:42:59 AM | message detail
Don't worry Trace, it's all good :)

I was hoping this was just a tourney for one particular FAQ. I was gonna nominate my Wario Land 4 FAQ.
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TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/2/2007 2:51:58 AM | message detail
1. PeTeRL90
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/43966.html

2. Super Slash
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49427.html

3. Kratos_42
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/60297.html?type=1

Even if I was nominated, I'd be out first round XD
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Koritheman | Posted 5/2/2007 2:54:25 AM | message detail
1. Merca
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/39691.html?type=1

2. Super Slash
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49427.html?type=1

3. BostonFuse51
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/42499.html?type=1
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Super Slash | Posted 5/2/2007 2:54:56 AM | message detail
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Super Slash | Posted 5/2/2007 2:57:24 AM | message detail
Yay! I like these tournaments. If a person only gets one nomination, he/she still gets in the tournament, correct?


1.) Author: KoritheMan
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49342.html

2.) Author: Phoenix 1911
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/563538/17035

3.) Author: PeTeRL90
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/43966.html
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TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/2/2007 3:03:59 AM | message detail
Slash, you put the wrong link to Phoenix's profile.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/19734.html

This is the correct link :P
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Super Slash | Posted 5/2/2007 3:06:18 AM | message detail
LOL, I put a link to his CT FAQ...oh well.
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Meowthnum1 | Posted 5/2/2007 3:49:25 AM | message detail
Mike: Haha, I'm glad there are no hard feelings. But a lot of times, if an author has one really good work, that author will do well (I'm not saying your WL4 is your only good work; I'm just saying that generally, we're smart enough to go for quality > quantity), so don't sweat it.

And although I guess you can self-nominate, it's just not nice. And although Mike didn't nominate himself, if he doesn't get any nominations, he gets the executive nomination from me.
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Super Slash | Posted 5/2/2007 4:08:23 AM | message detail
Also, know that from May 12th to May 19th, I might be gone, so I won't be able to vote that week.
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Koritheman | Posted 5/2/2007 4:58:34 AM | message detail
Yeah, same here.
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StarFighters76 | Posted 5/2/2007 5:56:24 AM | message detail
Mike: Haha, I'm glad there are no hard feelings. But a lot of times, if an author has one really good work, that author will do well (I'm not saying your WL4 is your only good work; I'm just saying that generally, we're smart enough to go for quality > quantity), so don't sweat it.

It's no big :)

And although I guess you can self-nominate, it's just not nice. And although Mike didn't nominate himself, if he doesn't get any nominations, he gets the executive nomination from me.

*blushes*
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warfreak | Posted 5/2/2007 6:25:28 AM | message detail
If anyone votes for me, I'll kick them, seriously. I might vote, but stalking in the shadows is a far better idea
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Super Slash | Posted 5/2/2007 7:12:32 AM | message detail
What's so wrong with someone voting for you?
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Crazyreyn | Posted 5/2/2007 10:31:19 AM | message detail
1.) Author: Phoenix 1911
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/19734.html

2.) Author: Dalez
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/2741.html

3.) Author: Merca
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/39691.html


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bobby190 | Posted 5/2/2007 10:36:04 AM | message detail

2) snkupo
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49145.html


Second that.
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snkupo | Posted 5/2/2007 11:08:18 AM | message detail
I'm so happy I got mentioned ^^

1) fabian_
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/21983.html

2) LethalLink99
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/62041.html -- only one file, but boy, this is some solid work. He deserves being nominated in my eyes.

3) Super Slash
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49427.html
TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/2/2007 3:59:30 PM | message detail
Shoot, I completely forgot about LethalLink. He should have gotten one of my votes.
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snkupo | Posted 5/2/2007 10:56:40 PM | message detail
From TripleJumpMB Posted 5/2/2007 7:59:30 AM
Shoot, I completely forgot about LethalLink. He should have gotten one of my votes.

But he is nominated now, that's what counts most :D
Kratos_42 | Posted 5/2/2007 11:20:19 PM | message detail
Cool, thanks, Triple. None of mine are original, but they're all still important.

1.) AstroBlue
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/4127.html

2.) SuperSlash
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49427.html

3.) PeTeRL90
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/43966.html
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LethalLink99 | Posted 5/2/2007 11:34:31 PM | message detail
I would nominate some people that have already been nominated, but I think we need a little more diversity. So here we go...

1) SPV999 - Four files, all concise, readable, and tremendously helpful.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/63351.html

2) TripleJump - Hey, you're in my credits section for a reason.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/38449.html

3) Da Hui - Excellent work for the NES FAQ Completion Project, although he won't be non-prolific much longer, I would suspect.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/43828.html

Thanks for the vote, snkupo. I never suspected that I'd be nominated with just one file.
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TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/2/2007 11:50:37 PM | message detail
*pumps fist* All right! Now I can be kicked out first round :D

But I was there!
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LethalLink99 | Posted 5/3/2007 1:50:20 AM | message detail
Same thing here! :D
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Super Slash | Posted 5/3/2007 2:23:46 AM | message detail
I went pretty far last time, and this time around I have more FAQs. I wonder how I'll do.
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Space Medafighter X | Posted 5/3/2007 2:51:03 AM | message detail
Actually, since someone has now nominated AstroBlue, I'm changing my nominations a bit.

1) GheddonLN
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/13357.html?type=1

The guy doesn't have any fancy styles or anything, but he does what needs to be done, has a lot of good work to his name, and it's very easy to read and browse.

2) Aerostar
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/16244.html?type=1

3) NickWhiz1 - http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/1589.html

This guy is one of my original inspirations, and his Mega Man X5 guide is what I base many of mine on today.
GhostOfLegault | Posted 5/3/2007 9:08:43 PM | message detail
I knew I forgot someone. Since someone already nominated Merca, I'll change my vote.


1) Mogg 13-42
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/20144.html

2) snkupo
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/49145.html

3) Brokaliv
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/25499.html

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bobby190 | Posted 5/4/2007 10:42:31 AM | message detail
2) LethalLink99
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/62041.html -- only one file, but boy, this is some solid work. He deserves being nominated in my eyes.


Second that as well. Should be interesting doing a Co-Author with him ^_^
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Space Medafighter X | Posted 5/6/2007 3:27:24 AM | message detail
Come on people, start your nomination fingers!
TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/6/2007 3:30:19 AM | message detail
I was just going to bump this :P
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StarFighters76 | Posted 5/6/2007 3:33:42 AM | message detail
My fingers have a cramp in them.
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Space Medafighter X | Posted 5/6/2007 3:34:41 AM | message detail
Come on SF, nominate three people (and none of them Super Slash, so we have fresh faces)
Shotgunnova | Posted 5/6/2007 5:13:22 AM | message detail
I take it one nomination secures a spot, yeah?

1.) Author: Cloud VS Sephiroth
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/24582.html

2.) Author: Rhyxx
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/52220.html

3.) Author: Relle
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/33603.html

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StarFighters76 | Posted 5/6/2007 5:29:44 AM | message detail
Come on SF, nominate three people (and none of them Super Slash, so we have fresh faces)

I would, except I find nominating three people that I think should be nominated unfair because I believe everyone is very good at their work in their own unique and original way, equally. :)
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Super Slash | Posted 5/6/2007 5:33:35 AM | message detail
It was hard for me to nominate. I don't know of very many non-prolific writers that don't have about 100 KB, which really isn't enough for me to judge.
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Shotgunnova | Posted 5/6/2007 6:01:04 AM | message detail
I would, except I find nominating three people that I think should be nominated unfair because I believe everyone is very good at their work in their own unique and original way, equally. :)

And they should all be represented equally, yeah? So place your picks for who hasn't been voted yet and we'll be on our equally way to equally equallying 'em. =p

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TheWolfOfMibu | Posted 5/6/2007 9:45:18 PM | message detail
So my main account, Super Slash, is probably going to get banned, even though it was a misunderstanding on the mod's part. Can I still be in this tournament? I assume so, but I want to make sure.
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Space Medafighter X | Posted 5/6/2007 9:53:31 PM | message detail
We're voting on the people as FAQers, not as board users. You can (probably) still vote as well.
Super Slash | Posted 5/7/2007 2:47:59 AM | message detail
Well, nevermind that.
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SubSane | Posted 5/7/2007 4:36:13 AM | message detail
1.) Author: WLau
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/2353.html?type=1

2.) Author: WWalker
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/4279.html?type=1

3.) Author: SloDeth
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/4436.html?type=1

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Inferno2 | Posted 5/10/2007 6:14:12 PM | message detail
1.) Author: GheddonLN
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/13357.html

This may be one that you want to consider not entering Trace, as he is on the 4mb borderline, currently though he's on 3.85Mb. He's a quality writer imo.

2.) Author: A.K.A.
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/21801.html?type=1

Another good FAQ writer

3.) Author: Inferno
CRP: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/27784.html?type=1

I'm nominating myself because it's most likely no-one else will. Is there anything with me entering myself into the competition!


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TripleJumpMB | Posted 5/11/2007 4:14:43 PM | message detail
Voting is now closed I guess. Since yesterday was the tenth and we do seem to have many nominations.
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Space Medafighter X | Posted 5/11/2007 5:08:22 PM | message detail
Yeah, it should be. We're at exactly 29 different authors right now, and since Trace hasn't come up with any nominations yet, I'll let him finish it off with three.