The King of the Forums Contest 2009

[Josiah]

And The King of the Forums Contest is back!!!

The contest will start on March 15 and run through April 14 (midnight to midnight, US Mountain Standard Time).

At the end of that time, the people with the three highest scores will be awarded the titles of King, Prince, and Duke of the forums (or Queen, Princess, and Duchess) until next year and get their choice of one of the prizes available in their prize catagory. All forums members who post during the contest, except me, are automatically entered.

Like before, the contest will be decided by score. Throughout the duration of the contest, all forum members will be awarded points for a variety of things. I'll keep track of these points and announce the highest scores at the end.

So I don't get totally swamped like I did the first year, I'm now looking for volunteers to help me count posts. Basically, volunteers will be assigned certain sections or threads on the forums, must keep track of how many posts each member made their area, and PM me the numbers every day or so. Volunteers should make sure that they'll be available during the entire contest and will have the time and dedication to count posts and PM me the results on a daily or near daily basis. Naturally, since volunteers are still competing in the contest as well, I'll be checking up on their numbers from time to time to prevent cheating. If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll get back to you.

Earning Points:
Posting in any non Game/RP thread = 1 point per post
Posting in RPs (the RP board, RP Battles board, ROM, and Portal Panic) = 2 points per post
Posting in Games (the Games board and The Thingy Game) = 1/2 point per post
Starting a new thread = 2 points + 1 point for every five posts made in that thread (doesn't matter who posts)
Getting a new person to join the forums = 2 points + 1 point for every five posts made by that new member
Winning a round of The Thingy Game = 2 points
Winning an Insult Sword Fight = 3 points
Winning an IPA battle against another member = 3 points
Winning Mafia When You`re the Mafia = 4 points
Winning Mafia When You`re Not the Mafia = 2 point
The Mafia Wins at Mafia When You`re the Narrator = 3 points (no cheating or blatant misleading allowed)
Special bonuses = ? points
Winning Special Challenges = ? points

For the thread bonuses and new member bonuses, these only count for new threads that are created during the contest and new members that join during the contest.

Special bonuses are awarded for completing mystery goals. As to what those goals are, they're a mystery. Some of the ones from previous years may return...and some won't. There could be new ones too. Possible bonuses MIGHT include things like posting in the Saying Hi thread every day or making particularily funny post. The points awarded will vary depending on the goal.

During the course of the contest I will also post special challenges that you can compete in to earn bonus points.

Finally, spam posts, posts that break the forum rules, and reviving old threads for 'me too' posts will not earn points and may even result in a loss of points. (However, reviving old threads for legitimate reasons, such as bringing back an old game or RP, are perfectly fine.) I will be monitoring not just the number, but also the quality of posts so spamming to up your post count is a VERY BAD idea.

Prizes are as follows.

1st Prize (King/Queen): Choice of one of the following + graphic for signature and special forum title:
Cash prize ($25 mailed, paypaled, or donated to PV)
Signed copy of Guardian of The Stone + printed and signed PV strip of your choice (mailed)
Short sprite comic series (6-10 strips) featuring the winner
Piece of artwork by Josiah and piece of artwork by Shauni
Short Flash movie featuring the winner

2nd Prize (Prince/Princess): Choice of one of the following + graphic for signature and special forum title:
Cash prize ($15 mailed, paypaled, or donated to PV)
Signed copy of Guardian of The Stone (mailed)
Printed and signed PV strip of your choice (mailed)
Very short sprite comic series featuring the winner (2-3 strips)
Piece of Artwork by Josiah
Piece of Artwork by Shauni

3rd Prize (Duke/Duchess): Choice of one of the following + graphic for signature and special forum title:
Cash prize ($5 mailed, paypaled, or donated to PV)
Single sprite comic featuring the winner
Small piece of artwork by Josiah
Small piece of artwork by Shauni

If you have any questions about the contest please post them here. And Shauni, let me know if you'd rather not have your artwork listed as a prize this time around.

[Blue Fire Cyndaquil]

Must get prize!

[Saber Knight]

I'ma gonna say now that I'm gonna not worry too much about this and take it easy....but of course I'm lying to myself and my competitive spirit won't let me take a break.

Ah...if I were to win (which is a HUGE if), it'd be nice to get your book, but I dunno what my parents would say if that book suddenly showed up in our mailbox. >.<

[Phonox]

Although it's unlikely that I will win, I would like to have a graphic for my signature that everyone else seems to have.

Well, time to try!

[Josiah]

Remember, it's not about winning but about making the forums more active. Of course, I may just be saying that because I'm the one person who can't win anything.

[Cheezdude]

Do you allow sending the money gifts through Wii Points? *shot*

Ohh, this'll make me get Mafia restarted. Or ended. Oh well~

Phonox: I'm always so close... I never win. *cough*Terra.*cough*

[Siranae]

This sounds like it's gonna be fun.

Wait. We could actually get tangible or cash prizes? Wow, that's pretty generous. Maybe I'll go for the signed book... if I win, that is.

Well, we'll see what happens.

[Josiah]

Yep, this is the big forum event so it's get the best prizes. And, like I said, it's all in the name of livening things up.

[NabMaster]

Heh somehow I think it'll be really tough for me this year, small posting to begin with + exams in April. Ah well, if I did win I think I'd go for the book or the artwork!

[shauni]

And Shauni, let me know if you'd rather not have your artwork listed as a prize this time around.

I don't have a problem with it, in fact I'm delighted. I'd like to throw in a ROM comic cameo comic for the King as well, not a selection prize but a "win it anyway" prize.

[PoikSpirit]

Just like the first year when I got the Duke title, I'm going to be out all the first week. Actually I'll be here Wednesday, and that's it.

[auragongal]

You know, I really don't care who wins. It's just fun to see what's posted during this.

[Blastotoise]

*cracks neck* Ok Silver, THIS time your not going to win by 8 points! Or any amount of points for that matter!

[Phonox]

Wait, how active does PVF become during this contest?

[Neo Zanther]

Hum...maybe I should blow everyone out of the water like i did 2 years ago :)

But back then I was on night shift for a month with nothing to do but post at night and during the day when I woke up before work.


Still loved the "look" on afew people's faces when they saw my point total :)