2008 Guildies Nominations

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Please place all nominations for the 2008 Guildies here.  If you see your name nominated, please quote that text and respond with an "I Accept," or an "I Decline" (or whatever silly euphemisms you can come up with!).  The deadline for nominations is 9:00 PM EST, Monday 30 June 2008.  Away we go!

Friendliest Poster - This member is always helpful, and is known for rarely (if ever) having anything negative to say to anyone. This member meets and greets newcomers and old timers alike, and always has something nice to say.
..-Nominations
..-Luminous Crayon - Accepted
..-sdragon1984 - Accepted

Rookie of the Year - This member is one year old (or younger) on the site - that means that this user has only been registered since June 01, 2007. This member has contributed in many useful ways, including (but not limited to) reviews, creating crunch, participating in the Guide or Fantaseum, etc.
..-Nominations
..-Snargash Moonclaw - Accepted
..-Neubert - Declined
..-Crippled Crow - Accepted
..-LordVreeg - Declined

Old Folks - This member has been on the site for at least a year (they registered before June 01, 2007), and has contributed in many ways since they've been here.
..-Nominations
..-Xathan - Accepted
..-Wicked Troll - Accepted
..-Luminous Crayon - Accepted

Best Username - This username is original, fun to roll off the tongue, and has been with the member for awhile now (aka, the member is known by this username).
..-Nominations
..-Poseidon - Accepted
..-Seraphine Harmonium - Accepted
..-Elemental Elf - Accepted
..-Salacious Angel
..-psychoticbarber

Best Avatar - This avatar is original, and well-descriptive of either the personality, or the name, of the member.
..-Nominations
..-Kapn Xeviat - Accepted
..-Beejazz/beeblebrox - Accepted
..-slapzilla
..-Xathan - Accepted
..-Jharviss - Accepted
..-Captain Obvious
..-Phoenix - Accepted

Pragmatic Poster - This member may occasionally have harsh criticisms, but it cannot be doubted that he never posts unless he has something useful to say. Maybe he doesn't even post that often, but when he does, everyone on the site notices.
..-Nominations
..-Limetom - Accepted
..-LordVreeg - Accepted
..-Epic Meepo - Accepted
..-Luminous Crayon - Accepted
..-Raelifin

The Best Crunch - This user develops tons of new crunchy idea, including new classes and races, new methods for dealing with old problems, or even entire systems. He helps others with their crunchy needs as well.
..-Nominations
..-Kapn Xeviat - Accepted
..-Moniker - Accepted
..-Nomadic - Accepted


The Best Fluff - This member creates beautiful stories and visuals with the fluff in his creations. He has a way with words that really puts you right there.
..-Nominations
..-Golem/Wensleydale - Accepted
..-Phoenix - Accepted
..-Xathan - Accepted
..-Snargash Moonclaw - Accepted
..-LordVreeg - Accepted
..-Luminous Crayon - Accepted

Best Wiki User - This member has really outdone himself in the use of the CBG Wiki. He's made use of templates and designs to really make his wiki stand out.
..-Nominations
..-sparkletwist - Accepted
..-Ishmayl - declined
..-Luminous Crayon - Accepted

Cebegian of the Year - This member has helped out with the CeBeGia community project on numerous occasions, and actively participates in the creation of the setting.
..-Nominations
..-LordVreeg - Accepted
..-Snargash Moonclaw - Accepted
..-Poseidon - Declined

Best Setting - This campaign setting is very well detailed, with enough information to run an entire campaign, and is full of unique, original features. (The campaign creator takes the prize for this one).
..-Nominations
..-Celtricia, by Lord Vreeg - Accepted
..-Wake, by Eladris
..-Haveneast, by WickedTroll - Accepted
..-Avayevnon: A World Reborn, by Seraphine_Harmonium - Accepted

[Poseptune]

Friendliest Poster - Luminous Crayon

Rookie of the Year - Snargash Moonclaw

Best Avatar - Kapn Xeviat

The Best Crunch - Kapn Xeviat

Best Wiki User - Sparkletwist

Cebegian of the Year - LordVreeg (Though it was a tough decision)

I'll put these up for now, I haven't decided on the other ones yet. In some cases I'm debating between multiple users/settings... :(
 

[SDragon]

Rookie of the Year - Snargash Moonclaw

I could be wrong, but I think that's Salacious Angel.

[Poseptune]

Rookie of the Year - Snargash Moonclaw

I could be wrong, but I think that's Salacious Angel.

You would be wrong (unless he is using two names.) Snargash only joined us 7 months ago. I forget what name Salacious has at this point.

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Something like "Lath."  Who can ever tell with that guy? ;)

[Kaptn'Lath]

Something like "Lath."  Who can ever tell with that guy? ;)

What did i do now?   :huh:

I only have this account... and i joined around a week ago...

Did i just get nominated for something? (sarcasim)

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Nope, you did nothing - we have someone on this site that is constantly changing his name, and I thought he had recently changed his name to "Lath," but that's apparently not correct! :)


It's Latro!

[LordVreeg]

I'm just posting on this thread for the hell of it.
S&M is definitely getting my 'rookie' vote.
LC is getting my most pragmatic.  I get some of my best feedback from him, and the time he spent of some of those reviews is humbling.  More than anyone else, I await LC reviews with hushed tones and rapt attention.
S&M gets best Fluffer (i even like the way that sounds.  ('You oughta be in pictures...')

Jharviss is the best, most Iconic Avatar, for me.  It is more arresting and says more than most.

s&m GETS cebegia OF THE YEAR, IF i CANNOT NOMINATE THE sEAGOD.  

My 'Best setting' vote is difficult.  I was looking through my posts (and realizing I talk too much again).  I've posted a lot on the Jade Stage (including a still-unanswered post from months ago), New Edom (where the Hell is Tybalt, anyways????), Panisadore, Resonance, Phaedoras, Tasothilos, Tephra, and more.

JadeStage is out, says LC.  Tybalt has gone missing, damnit. mmm.
This is hard.  I nominate Avayevnon: A World Reborn.  IO like the styles and religions and the thoughtfulness of putting it together as a whole, not just the pieces.

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For most missed, it would be Tybalt for me.  He and I traded reviews and comments for a sold 4-5 months, always with assistance for the other one.

Can I nominate myself for worst tavern abuser??????
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I accept nominations for Pragmatic poster, Fluffernutter, Cebegian, and Setting. And gratefully.
I decline nomination for rookie, as I think there have been newer members who have made more much better splashdowns than my particular cannonball-esque dive into the CBG pool.  
[spoiler=Cantankerous bastard]
And I was a cantankerous bastard a few times from the very beginning.  Not in a good way.  Not to get into particulars, but I do not deserve consideration for that award.[/spoiler]
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HEY, ISHY, MULTIPLE UPDATES!!!!

[Snargash Moonclaw]

Considering what "fluff' means in the film industry, that's rather disturbing. . .

[SDragon]

Trust me, you want to accept it.

And since I wasn't even aware that you're still a rookie, then I guess my RotY vote goes to you!

[Lmns Crn]

I have been waiting for this thread like you would not believe. Some of these are really tough choices, and it makes me sad (though it is fair and makes sense!) that I can only nominate one person per category.

I'm not listing the various runners-up, or expounding upon my tough choices, but I guess if people are curious (and we can discuss this without hurt feelings) I will divulge information about the very close seconds and thirds. I have also gone to great lengths to nominate different people for all categories, even though there are some who might easily qualify for three, four, or more. Take that as you will.

[ic=the Crayon's Writing on the Wall]Friendliest Poster - We need to quit procrastinating and officially name sdragon1984 as our diplomat, envoy, and greeter.

Rookie of the Year - I am nominating Neubert, for two reasons. First, all of my other runners-up for this category are fairly active and visible, and I'm sure they will get nominations from others. Second, it's a clever ploy to get Neubert to post more. I want to know more about Wetra.

Old Folks - So many good friends all around, but the person I'm most glad to see back at the site is Xathan. Go get the best robe and the best sandals, and slaughter the fatted calf, because the prodigal CBGer has returned.

Best Username - Again, a tough choice, since there are a lot of evocative names in this community. Because it fits his personality so well, I'm going to have to nominate Poseidon, a name that embodies the caprice, power, and solemn dignity that its bearer has led us to expect of him.

Best Avatar - I have no idea what it's from or what it means, but I could watch Beejazz's avatar all day long. It's absolutely mesmerizing.

Pragmatic Poster - There are a lot of ways to interpret this category. My understanding of it leads me to make the obvious choice of Limetom, who should post much more often, because I always feel smarter after reading his insights.

The Best Crunch - I have admitted many times when reviewing the work of others that I tend not to read crunch. To me, it is of secondary importance to the world and story details it supports, and I skip over it in favor of material I consider more vital. I know that we have some veritable crunchmasters in our midst, and by reputation I even know who some of them are. But knowledge by reputation only is not enough for me to base a nomination upon, so although I am leaving my nomination for this category empty, know that my decision here is not a comment on any perceived lack of talent or deservedness in the community.

The Best Fluff - I don't understand all of it all of the time, but I have to give credit to Golem/Wensleydale for the incredible depth of detail and thoughtfulness that is present in every damn thing he writes. I wish I could be half so thorough and precise. In spite of the dizzyingly high quality of Golem's work, this was definitely one of the hardest choices to make, because the competition is absolutely fierce from all corners of the site.

Best Wiki User - A tough call, because there are many people who have done vital and fantastic work on the behind-the-scenes scaffolding of the wiki. Because I'm confident that they will get the recognition they deserve, I feel obligated to single out the wiki user who I believe has best demonstrated how to use the wiki format to display a setting to maximum effect. This setting's pages are well-designed, logically interconnected with links and categories, easy to navigate around, and visually stunning. I can be referring to none other than Ishmayl, for his work on the Shadowfell wiki.

Cebegian of the Year - I don't follow CeBeGia, so I don't feel qualified to make a nomination for this category. Sorry!

Best Setting - This is probably the most difficult choice for me. There's a ton of quality work on this site, and it's all different and fascinating, so making a choice here is absolutely agonizing. Ultimately, my choice in this category has been heavily influenced by the "completeness level" of the setting, and the perceived level of activity involving the setting taking place (which is to say, one close runner-up was decided against due to long inactivity about that setting.) Though the race was very, very close between three settings, I am pleased to nominate Celtricia, by LordVreeg.[/ic]

Stand up and be recognized, you outstanding members of our community.

[Nomadic]

I myself feel too new to the CBG to be able to nominate anyone. I just wanted to say that whoever wins, you all are brilliant campaign builders.

[Ishmayl-Retired]

Luminous Crayon,
I am extremely grateful for your nomination - I have had a ton of fun with the wiki.  However, I will be declining all nominations this year just as I did last year.  I feel that since I am the one accepting and counting votes, it would not be right to count votes for myself.  Thanks anyway, and you may nominate someone else if you choose. :)

[Ishmayl-Retired]

I have updated the first post to include a list of nominations, as well as whether or not they have been accepted or declined yet, for each heading.  Please accept or decline your nominations, and if you add any new nominations to your post (I'm talking to you, Poseidon! :) ), make sure you let me know you've updated your thread.

[Poseptune]

Please accept or decline your nominations, and if you add any new nominations to your post (I'm talking to you, Poseidon! :) )

When I get to the ones I left out I'm going to make a new post and not edit my post.

[ic=the Crayon's Writing on the Wall]
Best Username - Again, a tough choice, since there are a lot of evocative names in this community. Because it fits his personality so well, I'm going to have to nominate Poseidon, a name that embodies the caprice, power, and solemn dignity that its bearer has led us to expect of him. [/ic]

You sir have left me speechless. I do not know how to respond to this, nor can I think of anything witty as a reply. I thank you for your kind words and humbly accept the nomination.