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Title: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 12, 2014, 02:41:07 PM
Discussion for this years categories, might as well start it.


Red = removed, green = added

So, what needs adding and removing to make it relevant this year?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Naryar on December 12, 2014, 02:54:25 PM
Remove most annoying. Playzooki will be EXTRA n00by this week just to earn it.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: RedAce on December 12, 2014, 02:56:15 PM
For new awards, how about the "Member that people were hoping to return and did" award or something like that?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 12, 2014, 03:01:47 PM
all I can suggest is that we shrink the amount of awards.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Lemonism on December 12, 2014, 03:09:27 PM
For new awards, how about the "Member that people were hoping to return and did" award or something like that?
This sounds like a good idea to me, since IMO 'Most Missed' could either be someone who hasn't returned and is missed, or someone who has returned and was missed while they were gone.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 12, 2014, 03:10:10 PM
For new awards, how about the "Member that people were hoping to return and did" award or something like that?
Ounce won. No contest
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Naryar on December 12, 2014, 04:06:41 PM
For new awards, how about the "Member that people were hoping to return and did" award or something like that?
Ounce won. No contest
yeah, no contest
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 12, 2014, 04:56:00 PM
I agree with all points so far.
Jonzu, what would you suggest removing? I personally think the Tournament/Modding sections could be condensed somewhat, perhaps to

Tournament and Modding Awards
Best Tournament Host
Best New Tournament Host
Best Tournament
Best Modder
Best Mod Release

(all of these being for only 2014 contributions of course)
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: HurricaneAndrew on December 12, 2014, 05:04:10 PM
"Biggest Douchebag"
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 12, 2014, 05:04:27 PM
I agree with all points so far.
Jonzu, what would you suggest removing? I personally think the Tournament/Modding sections could be condensed somewhat, perhaps to

Tournament and Modding Awards
Best Tournament Host
Best New Tournament Host
Best Tournament
Best Modder
Best Mod Release

(all of these being for only 2014 contributions of course)
Well there are couple awards I personally find pointless

- GTM Unsung Hero
- Most Missed
- Most likely to stay on topic
- Least likely to stay on topic
- Biggest Show-Off
- Best Forum Joke
- Best Forum Moment
- Best New Tournament Host
- Most Surprising Tournament Moment
- Favourite Tournament Match

Also I feel like Most Unique Bots and Best Bot Designer can be the same award.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: HurricaneAndrew on December 12, 2014, 05:10:16 PM
I agree with all points so far.
Jonzu, what would you suggest removing? I personally think the Tournament/Modding sections could be condensed somewhat, perhaps to

Tournament and Modding Awards
Best Tournament Host
Best New Tournament Host
Best Tournament
Best Modder
Best Mod Release

(all of these being for only 2014 contributions of course)
Well there are couple awards I personally find pointless

- GTM Unsung Hero
- Most Missed
- Most likely to stay on topic
- Least likely to stay on topic
- Biggest Show-Off
- Best Forum Joke
- Best Forum Moment
- Best New Tournament Host
- Most Surprising Tournament Moment
- Favourite Tournament Match

Also I feel like Most Unique Bots and Best Bot Designer can be the same award.


I agree with Jonzu.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: martymidget on December 12, 2014, 05:56:27 PM
They're a little different
Also I feel like Most Unique Bots and Best Bot Designer can be the same award.

I'd argue for a split, for example you could have a builder who builds loads of whacky bots that haven't been seen before, but the quality isn't the best; and this person could beat out someone who doesn't build "unique" bots, per say, just really well built variants of existing bot categories.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: RedAce on December 12, 2014, 06:30:51 PM
Also I feel like Most Unique Bots and Best Bot Designer can be the same award.
I'd argue for a split, for example you could have a builder who builds loads of whacky bots that haven't been seen before, but the quality isn't the best; and this person could beat out someone who doesn't build "unique" bots, per say, just really well built variants of existing bot categories.
^Agreed^

Also, don't remove some the tournament awards. It gives at the entire community at least a chance to win something in my humble opinion.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: kill343gs on December 12, 2014, 07:20:01 PM
we should have an award for me




ive never won anything ._.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 12, 2014, 07:28:25 PM
we should have an award for me




ive never won anything ._.
gtm waifu award <3
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: helloface on December 13, 2014, 12:25:58 AM
I feel like Yugitom would win all of the Newcomer awards except for maybe best builder. BOTM Award awards may as well be removed since there were 2 or 3 this year. Most Annoying is pretty obvious. Aside from that, it's all good.

"Biggest Douchebag"
I actually like this idea. I think we all know who would get it though

Also I feel like Most Unique Bots and Best Bot Designer can be the same award.
This too.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Naryar on December 13, 2014, 06:33:02 AM
biggest douchebag is just fuel for flames. And shouldn't be an award.

Most annoying should be removed.

Most bizarre is very, very subjective and should be removed imo.

Also i mostly agree with jonzu, although Favorite Tournament Match should be removed.

I was going to suggest a "most idiotic" but that would be flame fuel as well.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: 123savethewhales on December 13, 2014, 09:09:59 AM
biggest douchebag is just fuel for flames. And shouldn't be an award.
I thought Andy was just suggesting something he can win.

That will be like me suggesting "Best RA2 TC release of the year" or something.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: NeighImACarrot on December 13, 2014, 10:13:39 AM
Can I suggest The Best Unfinished Tournament award?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Avalanche on December 14, 2014, 06:59:08 AM
There are not many.

Best Sudden Improvement? (example: Making a sudden improvement in bot quality, tournament quality, post quality, contribution, etc.)
Best Return Bot? (Best bot after being inactive. Inactive= No new bots made.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 14, 2014, 07:29:04 AM
The thing is that there are over 50 different awards. 25-30 Sounds enough for me, but yeah.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: dezox on December 14, 2014, 08:14:44 AM
how about an award for just being fat
Modding Awards
Best New Arena
Best New Component
Best Ideas
Best Skinner
Best Overall Modder
do you mean that have been made in 2014 or released in 2014
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 14, 2014, 12:54:11 PM
Best Sudden Improvement? (example: Making a sudden improvement in bot quality, tournament quality, post quality, contribution, etc.)
Best Return Bot? (Best bot after being inactive. Inactive= No new bots made.

1) Already got most improved
2) Too much work really :P
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Mr. AS on December 14, 2014, 01:30:00 PM
GTM's Favorite Ironforge Builder should be added.
Have there even been any new arenas released?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 14, 2014, 03:17:39 PM
I made a few changes to the first post, keep suggesting. I'll open voting for 2 weeks on Weds or Thurs to be announced on either the 31st or New Year's Day.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: NeighImACarrot on December 14, 2014, 03:24:24 PM
Can you put the new awards in a different colour?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 14, 2014, 03:30:10 PM
Awards to be removed have been put in red, additions in green.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Philippa on December 14, 2014, 03:58:07 PM
Most likely to stay on/off topic should go, as should most bizarre.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: RpJk on December 14, 2014, 04:58:09 PM
Most likely to stay on/off topic should go, as should most bizarre.

I disagree for the sake of variety. Plus having more weird awards makes it more fun. If we reduce the amount of awards then roughly the same people will end up winning it every year and it makes it more predictable. Variety is the spice of life they say, and that is something that is on par with me.

TL;DR Just keep it for the sake of fun.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 14, 2014, 05:05:06 PM
If we reduce the amount of awards then roughly the same people will end up winning it every year and it makes it more predictable.

I have no idea how this link can be made.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: RpJk on December 14, 2014, 05:11:26 PM
If we reduce the amount of awards then roughly the same people will end up winning it every year and it makes it more predictable.

I have no idea how this link can be made.

Maybe its just me not being around the forums as much as I used to be. Anyways I do prefer having the more weird awards kept. It makes it fun.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 14, 2014, 05:25:52 PM
I'm always dubious when people say to keep awards 'just because' or because it's 'fun', it sounds like they want to see if they can win them.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: martymidget on December 15, 2014, 05:03:22 AM
I'm always dubious when people say to keep awards 'just because' or because it's 'fun', it sounds like they want to see if they can win them.

Can we have a "Best builder not to have posted in his showcase since november 24th" award?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: 123savethewhales on December 15, 2014, 06:06:08 AM
I'm always dubious when people say to keep awards 'just because' or because it's 'fun', it sounds like they want to see if they can win them.

Can we have a "Best builder not to have posted in his showcase since november 24th" award?
+1
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: kill343gs on December 15, 2014, 03:05:36 PM
kill343gs award.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: playzooki on December 15, 2014, 03:06:24 PM
kill343gs award.
i put that in my own awards ;_;7
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 19, 2014, 04:20:34 AM
Added a list of people who joined this year with at least 20 posts as a memory refresher for the Newcomer awards. Are there any other changes to make or shall I get this open?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jakewilliamson on December 19, 2014, 10:54:24 AM
Added a list of people who joined this year with at least 20 posts as a memory refresher for the Newcomer awards. Are there any other changes to make or shall I get this open?
Didn't you forget about me? I'm one of those 2014 newcomers.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: yugitom on December 19, 2014, 11:11:20 AM
You registered in 2013.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jakewilliamson on December 19, 2014, 11:33:02 AM
You registered in 2013.
Herp merp, I don't see my profile much, anyway.

Remove most annoying. Playzooki will be EXTRA n00by this week just to earn it.
^ 999% this, get rid of most annoying, otherwise I know who to vote for!!
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: cephalopod on December 19, 2014, 11:54:38 AM
I go through the entire members list for 2014, so no, you weren't forgotten.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: playzooki on December 19, 2014, 02:34:49 PM

Remove most annoying. Playzooki will be EXTRA n00by this week just to earn it.
^ 999% this, get rid of most annoying, otherwise I know who to vote for!!
Same here. No spoilers, but it will be a brony
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Thrackerzod on December 19, 2014, 03:40:09 PM
It's me, isn't it.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: 123savethewhales on December 19, 2014, 04:19:20 PM

Remove most annoying. Playzooki will be EXTRA n00by this week just to earn it.
^ 999% this, get rid of most annoying, otherwise I know who to vote for!!
Same here. No spoilers, but it will be a brony
Naryar?
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Naryar on December 19, 2014, 05:46:31 PM

Remove most annoying. Playzooki will be EXTRA n00by this week just to earn it.
^ 999% this, get rid of most annoying, otherwise I know who to vote for!!
Same here. No spoilers, but it will be a brony
Naryar?
what tree are you smoking there pal

i know my fervent denying of pony stuff may make me look like a closet brony who thinks MLP is a guilty pleasure, but nope.
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: SKBT on December 19, 2014, 11:32:43 PM
i know my fervent denying of pony stuff may make me look like a closet brony who thinks MLP is a guilty pleasure, but nope.

this post confirms you are a closet brony
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Sage on December 20, 2014, 01:07:44 AM
wait aren't i always the ra2 wizard
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Naryar on December 20, 2014, 07:08:30 AM
i know my fervent denying of pony stuff may make me look like a closet brony who thinks MLP is a guilty pleasure, but nope.

this post confirms you are a closet brony

lol whatever rocks your boat
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Jonzu95 on December 20, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
wait aren't i always the ra2 wizard
this
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: SKBT on December 20, 2014, 04:56:32 PM
i know my fervent denying of pony stuff may make me look like a closet brony who thinks MLP is a guilty pleasure, but nope.

this post confirms you are a closet brony

lol whatever rocks your boat

but what if it...

(http://i.imgur.com/3UkhcPX.png)
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: Badnik96 on December 21, 2014, 05:34:32 AM
alex for best goat 2014
Title: Re: GTM Awards 2014 - Discussion
Post by: toAst on December 22, 2014, 12:15:34 PM
im only half goat on my mothers side