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Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.24 18:48:00 -
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Hello! I've been lurking around here for a while and thought I'd kick a competition up. I should start by saying that I realise this thread has been done a million times already, but too often has it been done badly, so here's my attempt at delivering a fair and fun 'Best male and female avatar' competition!
How does it work?
If you'd like to enter your avatar, just post a message in here indicating you'd like to sign up and I'll add you to the list. A week from now (31/07), our very own CCP Affinity will declare two winners! A male and a female. Each of the winners will receive 1 PLEX and the satisfaction of being voted number one!
CCP Affinity is making the decision here, not me. I have no control over who the winner will be. I'm just providing the winnings. Have fun everyone, and good-luck!
I should also note that this isn't sexiest, most glamorous, scariest or smartest, but an all around BEST avatar competition, based on pretty much everything; pose, lighting, facial features.. you name it. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
376
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Posted - 2012.07.24 18:55:00 -
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MeBiatch wrote:define best looking? because this char is not attractive but i think he is badass which makes him the best IMO.
All down to the Dev to decided who looks the best for whatever reasons! I'll leave it to her prejudices!
Lilliana Stelles wrote:How'd you get CCP on board with this?
I asked her. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.24 19:07:00 -
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Lilliana Stelles wrote:Are you entering in your own contest?
You have one of the prettiest avatars, after all.
I already know what Affinity thinks of my avatar. She gave me an 8/10! I suppose it would save me one PLEX if I did win, so why not.
Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.24 20:24:00 -
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Celeste Taylor wrote:This should be a bit better than the last competition which had an open vote which based off of the number of 0 votes (not even from the contestants) had a short voting period, and was easily skewed by friends, alts and corporation members considering the low number of votes. While Affinity's opinion might not reflect the Eve population 100%, this contest will reflect Affinity's opinion 100% which has much more merit than an anonymous possibly skewed panel,
That being said I am a bit curious to see Affiniy's taste, and while I rarely like to compete in games and competitions will join the fun here. "Best" is so subjective and broad. Even though there is currently no prize for sub-categories it would be fun to see Affinity's opinions on factors like scariest, coolest, funniest, best pose, friendliest, and sexiest avatars. I personally couldn't pick out a "best" avatar, but could probably (with some difficulty) find a few favorites if narrowed down to categories, or bloodlines.
Eve's character creator is amazing, and the range here covers all sorts of portraits.
All your posts are so well written Celeste!
It was always going to be hard to hold a fair competition on something as subjective as best looking avatar, so I decided I was only going to hold the competition if I could get someone of authority on-board. I'm just so grateful for Affinity's participation, whatever the results may be!
Oh, and good-luck Celeste! Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.25 11:07:00 -
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I like your avatar Akirei. The new one looks nice too, though she looks a little drugged up.
I'm hoping Ariel Dawn will make an appearance; hers is another of my favourites. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.25 22:26:00 -
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There have been some exciting developments on the competition!
I've had mail regarding donations towards second place prizes! I've spoken it over with CCP Affinity.. and by spoken it over I mean I mailed her and she mailed back; it wasn't really a conversation, because the cost of mailing them is ridiculous! To the point though; Affinity is willing to do categories and a number of separate winners!
What we need
Ideas for categories! Send me your ideas.. post them here in this thread and I'll compile a small modest list. Stuff like cutest, most sinister, and so on..
Donations! I'm not going to beg you all for donations, but just know that any ISK sent my way will be split among all the other winners. I'll also write a list up of all the peoples donations (named or anonymous) and the amounts donated for everyone here to see, just so you know I'm not pulling some sort of scam! ..not that I would be, considering I'm giving away two of my own PLEX in the first place, but for your own peace at mind!
Sorry for the ramble.. Let me know what you all think? Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.26 08:38:00 -
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Ahri Jhan wrote:How many categories will there be and what is the prize for each. Perhaps 2-3 categories for both male and female, but we'll see! As for the prize money; it all depends how many donations I receive, but right now it stands at around 150 million ISK split among the separate winners. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.26 18:16:00 -
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I like the idea behind the clich+¬ avatar associations, but I'm trying to keep the list rather small.. too many winners means a lot less in the way of prize money, so without further ado, the complete list of 'Best male and female avatar' categories:
CCP Affinity's all-around favourite male avatar - 1 PLEX to the winner.
CCP Affinity's all around favourite female avatar - 1 PLEX to the winner.
Most attractive female avatar - ISK TBA
Most attractive male avatar - ISK TBA
Most realistic/natural looking avatar - ISK TBA
Most creative/unique avatar - ISK TBA
Sarah's personal favourite avatar - AUR Tokens
I had some great suggestions.. and sorry if it looks like I've ignored some of the ideas; but with this spectrum I think anyone is in with a chance of winning! I'll update the prize money closer to the draw. Good-luck everyone!
Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.26 18:39:00 -
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Corina Jarr wrote:If we would like to donate isk for this event, where should we send it?
You can mail it to myself. I'm keeping a note of all the donations and I'll list them here once the draw has taken place; either anonymously or credited, so everyone can see their donation; just so you know I'm not pulling a fast one!
All donations are very much appreciated! I simply can't afford to pay out seven separate winners on my own!
Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.27 16:20:00 -
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Thanks everyone who's donated so far! We're getting a nice pot here for the winners.
Also, I love forum drama just as much as the next person, but keep it civil please. Thanks! Pickles! |
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Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.28 10:10:00 -
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We've had over 400 million ISK in donations so far! Thanks to everyone who's thrown into the pot. There's still a couple of days left on the competition, so get your entries in! Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.28 22:13:00 -
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Closing in on one billion ISK in donations! Thanks again to all the people donating!
Granted I had to dress up like a man for some of it.. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.30 19:09:00 -
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Yeah, not sure if that's a good or a bad thing?
Decision time tomorrow anyway people! Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.31 13:32:00 -
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In order to give CCP Affinity enough time to review all the contestants, no more entries will be accepted from this point.
Sorry to those who missed the deadline and good-luck to everyone involved. The results will be announced later today. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.31 15:36:00 -
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I'm in the UK actually. It's 16:40 here, so sometime within the next six hours I'd imagine. I'll know more when I hear from Affinity. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.31 18:06:00 -
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Just spoken with CCP Affinity and hopefully the winners will be announced shortly! Stay tuned. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.01 06:24:00 -
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Sorry for the delay. Affinity will post her winners this morning. Obviously she's very busy and there are a lot of contestants to go through. Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.08.01 15:49:00 -
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Thanks Affinity and congratulations to all the winners! I'm posting from work at the moment, but as soon as I get home I'll announce my personal favourite and begin dishing out the prizes!
Big thanks to CCP Affinity for taking part! Pickles! |
Sarah Atkinson
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
730
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Posted - 2012.08.01 17:20:00 -
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Right I'm at my PC and ready to wrap things up!
It wasn't easy to pick a favourite, so I'm going to go through my decision making process with you all. In the end I managed to narrow it down to three potential winners; Aspalis, Ariel Dawn and Xinivrae. Three female avatars incidentally, and extremely tough competition.
I love all three of these avatars to bits, so picking one winner was extremely hard; but due to her creative use of tattoos and lighting I decided to award 'Sarah's Personal Favourite Avatar' to Aspalis! Congratulations!
A small shout out to Adalynne Rohks, Cpt Tirel, Pierre Echerie, Akirei Scytale and Trini Soren too! Great avatars you guys and gals.
I'll be distributing the prizes shortly, ISK winners will have your funds very shortly; AUR and PLEX winners a little later on! Congratulations everyone and thanks again to all the participants, those who donated and of course; CCP Affinity! Pickles! |
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