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Ludens
08-09-2006, 07:28
It's a bit later than intended, but here it finally is: the poll. For those of you who haven't seen the submissions yet, you can read them here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=67511). For details on the organization of this contest, look here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=67440). This poll will run until Monday the 14th of August, five AM, GMT.

Cast your vote!


Edit: important announcement: this poll will be closed around five AM and not twelve AM. My apologies for the late notification; I find myself rather short of time monday evening.

edyzmedieval
08-09-2006, 08:56
Eclectic leads the pack. No surprise, his story, although morbid, is excellent. :bow:

sapi
08-09-2006, 11:13
I can't agree with you there, though, of course, that's what the poll is for :)

I thought that his story (as with many others) was too descriptive and verbose, but most likely that's just me; i've always hated that particular style of writing...

Avicenna
08-09-2006, 11:21
Wow, it really shows that BG writes for a living.

The Stranger
08-09-2006, 12:27
who have voted for themselve? im surprised, i have 2 votes already

matteus the inbred
08-09-2006, 12:29
I think it's better not to vote for yourself if you're honest about it. I didn't.

Perhaps I should've done, then I might have some votes! :laugh4:
Glad to see some of the more whimsical and humourous stories doing well.

edyzmedieval
08-09-2006, 12:33
I could have voted for mine, but I didn't. ~:)

The Stranger
08-09-2006, 12:44
i also should have vote for mine :S than atleast i would have been level with banquo

can junior members vote in polls? but andres is a junior member...can he vote?

Prince Cobra
08-09-2006, 13:17
I am not going to vote for myself, too.

Andres
08-09-2006, 13:32
I won't vote at all. I feel it's, hm, well, let's say "inappropriate" (did I spell that right?).

The Stranger
08-09-2006, 13:38
why wont you vote? but can you vote?

Aenarion
08-09-2006, 14:03
Wow I can't believe I've received a vote heh! Would like to know who cast the vote ...

Anyway, yeah voting for oneself isn't a very good move to do. And also, Great Stories everyone! Good luck to all!:2thumbsup:

Thanks,
Aenarion

Andres
08-09-2006, 14:07
Junior members can vote I guess. Didn't try actually, but then again I prefer "the people" to decide which story has to win.

In my opinion, it just doesn't feel right being participant ánd judge...

The Stranger
08-09-2006, 14:41
as long as you dont vote for yourself i dont see the problem

Andres
08-09-2006, 16:19
It's just a matter of principle. I won't vote and I won't comment on the stories of other participants, because I consider that judging or at least trying to affect the jury's opinion.

Let them decide, without influence of the participants.

Just my humble opinion...

Won't crash your skull :skull: with my sharpened sword if you disagree ~D

Then again... :duel: ~:cheers:

CrackedAxe
08-09-2006, 17:41
Wow, it really shows that BG writes for a living.

Hmm, I disagree with this. He has some skill with words, but his story is over-written to the point of being almost impenetrable.

Never forget the writers maxims:'show don't tell' and 'less is more'!

Dol Guldur
08-09-2006, 17:50
Personally I think all competitions and awards involving submisisons would do well to follow the policy of not publishing the name of the candidate with the submitted work. Something to think about next time perhaps?

Moros
08-09-2006, 18:17
Hmm, I disagree with this. He has some skill with words, but his story is over-written to the point of being almost impenetrable.

Never forget the writers maxims:'show don't tell' and 'less is more'!
Ah yes, artes celet artem.

danfda
08-09-2006, 18:29
I rather enjoyed yours, Andres. Well done. :D

Ludens
08-09-2006, 19:37
Personally I think all competitions and awards involving submisisons would do well to follow the policy of not publishing the name of the candidate with the submitted work. Something to think about next time perhaps?
There is something in what you say. I admit I didn't think about that, and added the names because in previous contests it was always clear who wrote the stories. Something to think about, indeed.

King_Numero
08-10-2006, 00:45
What's the usual turn out for total votes on these contests? Just curious.

Don Corleone
08-10-2006, 00:59
I didn't think my story was that bad. No votes. ~:mecry:

The Spartan (Returns)
08-10-2006, 01:13
i didnt read any yet.

btw welcome King_Numero!

Big_John
08-10-2006, 01:54
It's just a matter of principle. I won't vote and I won't comment on the stories of other participants, because I consider that judging or at least trying to affect the jury's opinion.same here.

Dol Guldur
08-10-2006, 08:49
I'm not voting either, or making comments on the work of others. However, it would be nice if there was a feedback thread for writers for others (about their writing and not the contest); at least every author would then receive something back for his effort regardless of whether he won or not. Just a thought.

Rodion Romanovich
08-10-2006, 08:53
Haha nobody liked my story, my only vote was casted by myself... against some principle perhaps, but I think that story needed a sympathy vote ~:(.

Andres
08-10-2006, 09:02
I'm not voting either, or making comments on the work of others. However, it would be nice if there was a feedback thread for writers for others (about their writing and not the contest); at least every author would then receive something back for his effort regardless of whether he won or not. Just a thought.


You've got a very good point there. But feedback and helpfull hints or tips are still usefull after the voting. I guess the stories won't get deleted of the forums after the contest is done?

Feedback and comments are still possible afterwards.

The Stranger
08-10-2006, 14:04
I'm not voting either, or making comments on the work of others. However, it would be nice if there was a feedback thread for writers for others (about their writing and not the contest); at least every author would then receive something back for his effort regardless of whether he won or not. Just a thought.

ithought of that 2 yesterday, is it up already? ill check, ill post it here in the entrancehall

Big_John
08-10-2006, 14:08
Haha nobody liked my story, my only vote was casted by myself... against some principle perhaps, but I think that story needed a sympathy vote ~:(.heh, sympathy votes obey different principles. ~;)

honestly, i don't believe in the "not voting for oneself" paradigm. if you honestly feel your story is the best, go for it, i say. in general, though, in a friendly contest like this, where nothing dire is at stake, i probably wouldn't vote at all since the poll is visible.

edyzmedieval
08-10-2006, 14:34
I didn't get votes either. :embarassed:

Big_John
08-10-2006, 18:13
shouldn't this be a sticky while the poll is open?

Dol Guldur
08-10-2006, 18:15
How does one tell how many votes one has (if any) if one has not (and will not) vote? One of course may be the operative word ;)

Ludens
08-10-2006, 18:39
How does one tell how many votes one has (if any) if one has not (and will not) vote? One of course may be the operative word ;)
The poll results are hidden now. No-one (including myself) can see the votes until they are revealed on monday. If this wasn't the case, pressing "view poll results"-text in the bottom left of the poll would reveal the results so-far.

edyzmedieval
08-11-2006, 19:08
I thought the poll was going to end on the 14th of August!

Ludens
08-11-2006, 19:19
I thought the poll was going to end on the 14th of August!
It will. In fact, it will end a bit earlier than announced before.

Important announcement: this poll will be closed monday the 14th, around five AM, GMT.

My apologies for the late announcement: I find myself rather short of time monday evening.

Ludens
08-13-2006, 09:39
:bump:

Franconicus
08-13-2006, 12:22
:help:
I cannot see the result, although I already voted!!

Ludens
08-13-2006, 14:16
:help:
I cannot see the result, although I already voted!!
I requested the poll results to be hidden. They will be revealed tomorrow.

Big_John
08-13-2006, 21:18
i'll be out of touch for about a week or so starting this evening, so good job to whoever wins. ~:)