Post by Accalia on Sept 1, 2014 20:01:32 GMT
Constellations awards OTMs on the first of every month for the previous month.
- procedure
They are nominated by anyone and awarded by the staff. As the staff team grows we may have a staff member dedicated to OTMs; for now, to nominate someone, reply to this thread. The staff will consider all nominations and together decide on a winner. They will be announced in chat and in replies to this thread.
- categories
Character of the Month is awarded for strong characterisation and character development. It could go to a strong character who's been developing for a while and is really beginning to shine, a new and particularly impressive character, or a character who's simply had a particularly turbulently plotted and well written month. It is effectively the 'roleplaying of the month' award, given to a roleplayer/character who's been a star.
The Purple Belt is awarded to a member who is helpful to new members, friendly, participates in chat, roleplays actively and does cool, funny things in the chat boards. It is so named because of the tradition in some Western martial arts dojos to award a purple belt each week to whichever small child has been most enthusiastic and adorable.
Quote of the Month is awarded to an IC line, spoken or not, which is just plain awesome. It could be dramatic, hilarious or just plain derp.
Thread of the Month is awarded to a brilliantly written IC thread. Whether funny, dramatic, philosophical, romantic or just full of good old character development, it goes to a thread that everyone ought to read.
Apart from those four categories, there will always be a fifth category that changes from month to month. Whether it's Typo of the Month or a The Best Way Of Defeating An Alien Award, it goes to whatever we feel like honouring, or whatever we feel like derping about. Feel free to nominate categories or entries or both.
- prizes
Best Character: 10 credits.
Purple Belt: 15 credits.
Quote: 5 credits.
Thread: 10 credits to each participant.
Random Award: 5 credits.
- of the years
Of The Years will be held in January. Closer to the time, a particular time and date will be set that is most convenient for the majority of members. The ceremony will be held in chat at that time and should be a fun, exciting evening to not quite match the Oscars (it will have speeches, it will not have famous people). The categories are much more varied so as to recognise everyone and provide a whole evening of fun. There's the standard Character of the Year, Roleplayer of the Year, Sparkly Purple Belt, Thread of the Year, Art of the Year, Plot of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Quote of the Year. There's also awards for Wackiest Character, Best Character Development, Best Couple, Most Dramatic Death and Most Evil Genius.
- procedure
They are nominated by anyone and awarded by the staff. As the staff team grows we may have a staff member dedicated to OTMs; for now, to nominate someone, reply to this thread. The staff will consider all nominations and together decide on a winner. They will be announced in chat and in replies to this thread.
- categories
Character of the Month is awarded for strong characterisation and character development. It could go to a strong character who's been developing for a while and is really beginning to shine, a new and particularly impressive character, or a character who's simply had a particularly turbulently plotted and well written month. It is effectively the 'roleplaying of the month' award, given to a roleplayer/character who's been a star.
The Purple Belt is awarded to a member who is helpful to new members, friendly, participates in chat, roleplays actively and does cool, funny things in the chat boards. It is so named because of the tradition in some Western martial arts dojos to award a purple belt each week to whichever small child has been most enthusiastic and adorable.
Quote of the Month is awarded to an IC line, spoken or not, which is just plain awesome. It could be dramatic, hilarious or just plain derp.
Thread of the Month is awarded to a brilliantly written IC thread. Whether funny, dramatic, philosophical, romantic or just full of good old character development, it goes to a thread that everyone ought to read.
Apart from those four categories, there will always be a fifth category that changes from month to month. Whether it's Typo of the Month or a The Best Way Of Defeating An Alien Award, it goes to whatever we feel like honouring, or whatever we feel like derping about. Feel free to nominate categories or entries or both.
- prizes
Best Character: 10 credits.
Purple Belt: 15 credits.
Quote: 5 credits.
Thread: 10 credits to each participant.
Random Award: 5 credits.
- of the years
Of The Years will be held in January. Closer to the time, a particular time and date will be set that is most convenient for the majority of members. The ceremony will be held in chat at that time and should be a fun, exciting evening to not quite match the Oscars (it will have speeches, it will not have famous people). The categories are much more varied so as to recognise everyone and provide a whole evening of fun. There's the standard Character of the Year, Roleplayer of the Year, Sparkly Purple Belt, Thread of the Year, Art of the Year, Plot of the Year, Staff Member of the Year, and Quote of the Year. There's also awards for Wackiest Character, Best Character Development, Best Couple, Most Dramatic Death and Most Evil Genius.
