Mission Architect: Player Awards 2009! Nominations
By
airhead,
Posted on: 2009-10-01 14:55 in Mission Architect
Here are mine. Also, you can consider all of these my favorites.
Best Lowbie Arc - (1-25) CTL + ALT + RESET (137561(@Bubbawheat (arc is 15-30)
Best Mid Level Arc – Old Dog, New Trick (81318) @Wrong Bird
Best High Level Arc - Victors Online (97980) @Hellguard
Best Comedy Arc – Captain Dynamic, the Great, Faces the Great Face
(190069) @Aehaed
Best Serious Arc – The American Revolution Remixed (31700) @Silenex
Best Short Arc - The Monster Hop (27861) @Big Daddy Vio
Best Multi-Part Arc The Audition Parts I and II (221240 and 221241) @MRCaptainMan
I had a very, very, very tough time picking many of these and especially the Best Comedy as I have played many deserving. Honestly, most Categories were hard since I had several choices.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Bubba, do multiple nominations for the same arc make a difference? For example, Wrong Number actually nominated a couple of the arcs I was going to nominate. So, should I go ahead and sumbit the same nominees or either submit a different nominee or nothing for those categories?
BTW, superb idea, and yet another reason why I'm really growing quite fond of the folks that play in this partictular MA forum - even Venture. 
The SOLUS Foundation - a Liberty and Pinnacle SG
"The Consequences of War" - Arcs # 227331 and 241496
Yes, multiple nominations are great, they will help me figure out exactly how to do the next stage of this.
Best Lowbie arc: Ctrl + Alt +Reset #137561
Best Midlevel arc: Astoria in D Minor # 41565 (if it qualifies. The level range is actually 20-29)
Best High level arc: A Warrior's Journey: the Flower Night Task Force #260285
Best Comedy arc: The Invasion of the Bikini Clad Samurai Vampiresses from Outer Space #61013
Best Serious arc: (I'm gonna have to think on this one. Does "Serious" mean serious throughout or just a serious theme even if there is a bit of teh funneh?)
Best Short arc: Forget the Rose, Send Me the Thorns #8925
Best Multi-part arc: The Consequences of War #227331 and 241496
Eva Destruction AR/Fire/Munitions Blaster
Darkfire Avenger DM/SD/Body Scrapper
Arc ID#161629 Freaks, Geeks, and Men in Black
Arc ID#431270 Until the End of the World
Serious is pretty much just non-comedy. I thought it was broader than "Drama".
I don't play anywhere enough AE to vote but I think you're missing at least one categaroy... Best Custom Group (or something of the sort.)
Even taken outside the storylines, some custom mobs really stick out more than others, be it for design, descriptions, or how effectively built.
Fantastic Idea, Bubba!
And woo! I've been nominated! 
I'm up against CoW, I see! Yikes, that's some impressive competition, there!
I'll put my nominations in when the servers are back up, I need to check level ranges etc.
Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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Humbly submit the following arcs under the Multi-Arc category:
The Perils of the Tail Pt 1 #44716
The Perils of the Tail Pt 2 #327632
The Perils of the Tail FINALE #331571
Custom Enemy Groups, Save a Veteran Hero, Fight the Freedom Phalanx (sorta), What else could you ask for!
TechSpider/Kinetic Kitten
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Originally Posted by Kinetic_Kitten
Humbly submit the following arcs under the Multi-Arc category:
The Perils of the Tail Pt 1 #44716 The Perils of the Tail Pt 2 #327632 The Perils of the Tail FINALE #331571 Custom Enemy Groups, Save a Veteran Hero, Fight the Freedom Phalanx (sorta), What else could you ask for! TechSpider/Kinetic Kitten |
The rules state that you can't nominate your own arcs.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
I'll probably nominate some more later when I've had a chance to check my records for level ranges and such, but for now:
- "Aeon's Nemesis" (#161865) for Best Comedic Arc; funny, but serious enough to not overplay its joke, and probably the best Nemesis plot in the game
- "Teen Phalanx Forever!" (#67335) for Best Mid-Level Arc; fudges the level range a bit but this is the best fit for it
Current Blog Post: "Why I am an Atheist..."
"And I say now these kittens, they do not get trained/As we did in the days when Victoria reigned!" -- T. S. Eliot, "Gus, the Theatre Cat"
So does best EU arc mean all authors residing on the EU servers, or just non-english arcs? And what about arcs that can fit across several categories?
A Penny For Your Thoughts #348691 <- Dev's Choice'd by Dr. Aeon!
Submit your MA arc for review & my arcs thread
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I would suggest dropping the cut-off point between Low-level and mid-level to 20. That's where the game seems to make the distinction between "lowbie" and "you're not a lowbie anymore." A lot of standard enemy groups either cap out or start at 20.|
Originally Posted by Venture
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Originally Posted by Tangler
So does best EU arc mean all authors residing on the EU servers, or just non-english arcs? And what about arcs that can fit across several categories?
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Eva Destruction AR/Fire/Munitions Blaster
Darkfire Avenger DM/SD/Body Scrapper
Arc ID#161629 Freaks, Geeks, and Men in Black
Arc ID#431270 Until the End of the World
Bubba, you know, I've been coming back and forth to this thread and I think I've come to a conclusion... I may abstain from nominating. I've come to realize that I just really haven't had time to run nearly enough arcs to qualify as a fair judge. Beside QPQ and just a few others, I simply haven't had time. There are so many arcs I've seen reviewed that I want to play - that I feel should be played - that I just don't feel qualified.
I'm going to see what time permits before the 14th before I make a final decision. I think I owe it to everyone to try. Unfortunately, I only have so many free minutes in a day.
The SOLUS Foundation - a Liberty and Pinnacle SG
"The Consequences of War" - Arcs # 227331 and 241496
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Originally Posted by Eva Destruction
Best Short arc: Forget the Rose, Send Me the Thorns #8925
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Wow, thanks!
The Cape Radio: You're not super until you put on the Cape!
DJ Enigma's Puzzle Factory: Co* Parody Commercials
I'm guessing the process for voting is loosely determined at the moment, depending on how many arcs are nominated, and maybe other factors.
If a category has 2 nominations, you might aim to have every voter play both before voting. If there's 5 nominations (especially for multi-arc) then perhaps a different approach is needed. I'd like to see people replay arcs, since arcs evolve a lot over time.
That's just my perspective though. My MO means I generally see arcs in their early development. So I'd want to replay before voting, and I cannot possibly complete all of the categories this way. That's assuming I'm eligible to vote - I wish Bubbawheat all the best coming up with a suitable strategy for the competition 
Arc: 379017: Outbroken See all your old friends in the Outbreak Tutorial sequel!
Arc: Coming Soon: The Incarnate Shadow Shard of Fire and Ice Mender Rednem needs you!
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Best serious arc: The most important thing. Arc ID 266877
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I chose 25 since that's the level that SOs start. I feel like it's more of a loose guideline.|
Originally Posted by Eva Destruction
I would suggest dropping the cut-off point between Low-level and mid-level to 20. That's where the game seems to make the distinction between "lowbie" and "you're not a lowbie anymore." A lot of standard enemy groups either cap out or start at 20.
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As far as how the rest of this will go will largely depend on how many nominations there are.
If an arc gets multiple nominations, it will pretty much guarantee it's place in the final voting. All the single nominations will get split up to be played between the judges (currently myself and Eva Destruction has also volunteered) to narrow it down to 3-5 finalists for the voting which will be in another thread. So, Dalghryn - it doesn't hurt to nominate an arc that you don't see, and I'd like to see as many arcs get a chance as possible.
European Arc is intended for those on the European servers as well as foreign language arcs. If you know someone is on the European servers, you can nominate them here. If you don't know, you can nominate them anyway in another category. I'm still working out how to get prize support on the Euro servers though.
Also, I tried to avoid using the same categories as the official contest, which is why I didn't list custom group as a category.
Thanks for the discussions as well, I will clarify things a bit more in the OP.
My nominations:
Best Mid Level Arc In Poor Taste (259920) @Wrong Number
Best High Level Arc - Have a Blap, Blap, Blappy Day Kids! (2019) @Wrong Number
Best Comedy Arc Freakshow U (189073) @Lethal Guardian
Best Serious Arc Blight (140423) @Witch Engine
Best Short Arc - The "Easter Basket" (35335) @Simplifly
Jail.Bird
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Um, SOs start at level 22.
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Originally Posted by Bubbawheat
I chose 25 since that's the level that SOs start. I feel like it's more of a loose guideline.
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Justice Blues, Tech/Tank, Inv/SS
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Fighting The Future Trilogy
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Also, I tried to avoid using the same categories as the official contest, which is why I didn't list custom group as a category. |
I was thinking 'Best use of mechanics' and 'Best writing'.
I've played some arcs where the chaining and triggers and spawn point and map selection really stand out even if the story itself doesn't , and likewise, some arcs with ho hum objectives or even badly designed missions use have really good text and dialogue, nonetheless.
Eco
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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Ok, there are 2 that I want to nominate. They are both multi part arcs, but they can fall into different categories too.
So can I do this?
Best serious arc: Turg Fiction: Ghost in the Machine, Act I
Arc ID: 1013 by @Turgenev
Best multi part arc: The Audition Arc ID 221240 by @MrCaptainMan
Thanks, Lucy
I have some nominations too.
Best Mid Level Arc - Polar Emergence neutral Government User Interface Network (PENGUIN), Arc ID 29205, by @Tubbius
Best High Level Arc - The Fracturing of Time, Arc ID 171031, by @Tahlana
Best Comedy Arc - In Poor Taste, Arc ID 259920, by @Wrong Number
Best Short Arc - Celebrity Kidnapping, Arc ID 1388, by @PW
Best Multi-Part Arc - The Consequences of War, Parts 1 and 2 (Arc Ids 227331 and 241496 respectively), by @Dalghryn
I'll put my nominations for Best Lowbie and Best Serious up in a few days.
Eco
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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I suggest that we split up the best lowbie arc category into.
Training levels 1-11
DO levels 12-22
It makes a huge difference if someone uses enhancements or not.
Arcs that start at level 1 should be considered training arcs and be judged by low level unenhanced characters of say level 6. While DO level arcs could be tested by someone in their pre Stamina say 14-16.
Best comedy arc:
ID: 115174.
Author: Igor Blimey
Title: Verner von Grun's Extraordinary Extradimensional Excursions
Best Mid Level:
ID: 1444
Author: Days
Title: Twisted Tongue
Best lowbie Arc (training level)
ID: 6017
Author: Tangler
Title: Mercytown, the one with the fish
Wow this was very hard to do. After lots of thought here is what I have:
Best Lowbie Arc - PUG Hell ARC ID: 7415 Author: @Beach Lifeguard (I had no lowbie favorite and this plays well at low levels so I put it here - most likely belongs in comedy but I had several other choices there)
Best Mid Level Arc Teen Phalanx Forever! ARC ID: 67335 Author: @PW
Best High Level Arc - The Most Important Thing ARC ID: 266877 Author: @Aisynia (NOTE: This should go in best Serious Category but this arc and the one I chose there both really had an impact on me and I could not leave either un-nominated)
Best Comedy Arc In Poor Taste 259920 Author: @Wrong Number (Could also fit best short arc)
Best Serious Arc Tales of Croatoa: A Rose By Any Other Name ARC ID: 178774 Author: @Silvers1
Best Short Arc - Captain Dynamic, the Great, Faces The Great Face ARC ID: 190069 Author: @Aehaed (could also go in comedy)
Best Multi-Part Arc The Audition Parts I and II (221240 and 221241) @MRCaptainMan
There are 2 other arcs I cannot leave out and they are:
- MacGuffin Delivery Service ARC ID: 1567 Author: @Lazarus (This arc was so well written - it fits either in comedy or best mid level arc - I really thought about putting this as my choice for mid-level since PW's arc is so popular - I hope you will consider this arc as well)
- Tailor Made ARC ID: 258291 Author: @anachrodragon (This arc was really funny and could go in comedy or best short - I had so many choices for comedy it was almost impossible to choose)
@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
Since I think the current Mission Architect Awards don't go far enough, I would like to organize our own Mission Architect Awards for 2009. Thanks to those offering their help already. The total prize money will be around 200 million inf split evenly between the categories which amounts to about 25 million for each winner, transferred to the character of your choice. If you would like to contribute awards, or to help judge (to narrow down submissions for final voting) let me know.
Rules:
Categories
Current Nominees
* Best TO Range Arc:
(2 noms)15+ Minute Tutorial - Knowledge is Power: Architect Entertainment #28470 @Paula
Mercytown, the one with the fish #6017 @Tangler
Nuclear in 90: The Fusionette Task Force #58363 @Cavatina
Day Job Hell: A Villain’s First Day Job, # 322480 @Clave Dark 5
The Marconeville Horror #178278 @Footloose
Poi, Demonology, and Everything I Learned From Hellions #164235 @londerwost
The Fireside Poet #189439 @MutaJenn
Soul Train: Origins #9590 @Soul Train
* Best DO Range Arc:
(5 noms) Ctrl + Alt + Reset #137561 @Bubbawheat
PUG Hell #7415 @Beach Lifeguard
Cutthroat Competition #10171 @Frozen Northman
The Invasion of the Bikini-Clad Samurai Vampiresses from Outer Space! #61013 @Aliana Blue
Sibling Rivalry #118690 @Sister Flame
* Best SO Range Arc:
(4 noms)Teen Phalanx Forever! #67335 @PW
(2 noms) Polar Emergence neutral Government User Interface Network (PENGUIN) #29205 @Tubbius
(2 noms)Astoria in D Minor # 41565 @The Cheshire Cat
(2 noms) Escalation #6143 @FemFury
Old Dog, New Trick #81318 @Wrong Bird
Twisted Tongue #1444 @Days
Pro Patria Mori #1173 @WhatRoughBeast
The Horrible Mr. Caractacus #10721 @Lady Sadako
* Best Epic Level Arc:
(2 noms) A Warrior's Journey: the Flower Night Task Force #260285 @PW
(3 noms) The Most Important Thing #266877 @Aisynia
Victors Online #97980 @Hellguard
Have a Blap, Blap, Blappy Day Kids! #2019 @Wrong Number
The Fracturing of Time #171031 @Tahlana
The All-Seeing Eye #57352 @Steele Magnolia
One Million Eyes #71933 @minimalist
The Omega Reports: Scavenger #159672 @Luminara
* Best Comedy Arc:
(4 noms) In Poor Taste #259920 @Wrong Number
(2 noms) Verner von Grun's Extraordinary Extradimensional Excursions #115174 @Igor Blimey
(2 noms)Captain Dynamic, the Great, Faces the Great Face #190069 @Aehaed
The Invasion of the Bikini Clad Samurai Vampiresses from Outer Space #61013 @Aliana Blue
Aeon's Nemesis #161865 @Darkonne
Freakshow U #189073 @Lethal Guardian
Becky's Revenge #60197 @New Age Ronin
Seeking Men #169114 @Fatare
LOST DOG #9882 @6x
Females for Hire 110723 @suedenim
* Best Serious Arc:
(2 noms) Tales of Croatoa: A Rose By Any Other Name #178774 @Silvers1
(3 noms) Blight #140423 @Witch Engine
(2 noms)Turg Fiction: Ghost in the Machine, Act I #1013 @Turgenev
The American Revolution Remixed #31700 @Silenex
The Most Important Thing #266877 @Aisynia
The Storyteller: Sabrina's Tale #1237 @Redbone1
Kiss Hello Goodbye #156389 @Kitsune9tails
Karmic Exchange #47550 @Braxzana
* Best Short Arc:
(2 noms)Forget the Rose, Send Me the Thorns #8925 @Hydrophidian
(2 noms)Celebrity Kidnapping #1388 @PW
The Monster Hop #27861 @Big Daddy Vio
The "Easter Basket" #35335 @Simplifly
Captain Dynamic, the Great, Faces The Great Face #190069 @Aehaed
Becky's Revenge #60197 @New Age Ronin
Trademark Infringement #2220 @wrong number
Of Sound Body and Mind #13107 @Mr. Mud
* Best Multi-Part Arc:
(6 noms) The Audition Part 1 #221240 and Part 2 #221241 @MRCaptainMan
(2 noms)The Consequences of War Part 1 #227331 and Part 2 #241496 @Dalghryn
The Lost Choir #123675, 136959, 141011 @MrSquid
* Best Use of Mechanics:
(2 noms) The Next War on Drugs #245042 @arachrodragon
(2 noms) Macguffin Delivery Service #1567 @Lazarus
Constantinaple's Jones' Family Secret #91838 @Hero2
Grim Riddles #1396 @Mantid
Speeding Through Time # 51728 @Geek_Boy
The Beating Heart of Astoria: A Play in Five Acts #170547 @The Cheshire Cat