Okay, how I did this was I counted up the amount of votes (didn't check to see who voted for what, though ) and then placed all three nominees under the category with the amount of votes they received. Thanks for such a great turnout, guys, and feel free to discuss this as long as you want in this thread =D


Most Successful Writer:
Ranuu - 6
Aure - 5
Vidos -4

Most Improved:
Zeke Sturm - 6
Sirus - 5
Ventus - 4

Favorite Event:
AZfA - 7
Zoe/Thallo - 5
Oxya/Aerend -2

Biggest Surprise:
Frietepiet Becoming an Admin - 7
Return of Old Players - 4
New Portal -3

Biggest Disappointment:
Fighting in OoC Boards -11
Zoe's "less than dramatic" Escape -3
Lack of a Level-Up System -1

Most Villainous Line:
Volvagia - 7
Zoe - 5
Pasare - 2

All-Around Best Character:
Avy - 7
Shrale -4
Wrinkles - 3

Most Creative/Original Character:
Lydia Lark - 7
Shrale - 6
Creek Winter - 3

Greatest Villain(ess):
Sol -9
Thallo - 4
Wrinkles - 1

Strangest Character:
Beltingson - 7
Wrinkles - 6
Shahun Nian - 2

Most Amusing:
Raeden "John Walker" - 7
Frietepiet - 6
Wrinkles - 3

Best Team:
Ranuu and Rainy - 10
Stumpfin Sharks - 2
Adminions - 2

Best NPC:
Storyteller - 7
Sol - 7
Tournament Announcer - 2

Most Realistic Character:
Caladiur - 8
Lydia Lark -3
The Red Bishop - 2

Most Active:
Raeden "John Walker" - 9
Collin - 4
Aure -2

Least Active:
Garcellus - 7
Hiro Orchid - 6
Sayon/Kira - 3

Most Friendly:
Rainy - 12
Alan - 3
Sayon/Kira - 0

Most Annoying:
Ventus - 8
Collin - 8
Rian - 0

Most Artistic:
Skye - 8
Shrale - 5
Hiro the L.C - 2

Most Aspiring:
Shrale - 8
Skye - 4
Ventus - 4

Going Strong:
Ranuu - 8
Arsenic - 4
Rainy - 2

Old Snake:
Collin - 8
Rainy - 7

Best Newb:
Vidos Herka - 8
Ventus - 6
Darian Rogue - 0

Big Shaboozie Male:
Atake - 8
Aure - 4
Frietepiet - 3

Big Shaboozie Female:
Rainy - 10
Collin - 5

• Most Successful Writer:

- Well, we all enjoy reading applications, particularly those...reviewed (to use the word lightly)...but are there any posts that grab your attention? I know there are a few members that can do some awesome scenes, whether they are dramatic, intense, or flat-out hilarious! But, it's not just my opinion, who in the whole ZF universe do you consider the best overall writer?

• Most Improved:

- Admit it, there are some people you want to slap, turn their cheek, and slap again. Some people need to learn to write! I mean, there are some foreigners with better English skills than us Americans! Then there are those that somehow sneaked past the application checkers but eventually got better. Nominate who you think best fulfills this category.

• Favorite Event:

- Tour the site and find out which were your favorite events, or, if you're a veteran, head back to Oxya's days and check them out for a little refresher. Which plots were the most satisfying? Which ones did you enjoy doing the most? This can also now include the moon and Zoe (with the dots over the e, but I have a laptop without a character map. Boo.)

• Biggest Surprise:

- I'm still trying to figure this out, by I think it means something like: WHOOOOOAAAA!!! What was the best thing that the admins kept hidden from us for a while? Whether a character, plot, Termina/Subrosia coming into play, or even the alliances actually meaning something (special quests), it doesn't matter. We can nominate a couple and see what's surprising people in and out.

• Biggest Disappointment:

- I still want to grab a shotgun and shoot some new members out of the sky. I still want to run back to old Zeldafront and drag the screaming system here. Sometimes I even want to global warm Termina to death! But, what can I say? The admins did the best they could. What do you think they made the biggest mistake with (so they can learn from it)? It doesn't have to be connected to the administrators, either. Any member (or... thing) can be put here.

• Most Villainous Line

-Is there any statement that was uttered on Zeldafront that sent shivers down your spine? Something so evil, so perfect in that moment, that if you were your character, you might have soiled yourself? Nominate it.


And now for our characters, probably the biggest part of Zeldafront...

• All-Around Best:

- Simple, who has made the best character. Period. Before you vote, you may want to read up the other awards in this section!

• Most Creative/Original Character:

- We have some...uh, interesting characters, to say the least. The question is, however, who do you think is the most original? The one you want to take? The one you think is, regardless of their writing skills, amazing? In essence, what character is the least cliched to you?

• Best Villain(ess):

- It can be either a real character or an NPC. Does Belroth overcome Oxya? Do the new siblings triumph over the Skull Kid? I hate to mention names, but those are some of our biggest challenges. Oh, and be serious here, kiddies. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

• Strangest Character:

- Kooloo-limpah!

• Most Amusing Character:

- By amusing, we mean funny. We mean hilarious. We mean outrageous. We mean comical. We mean slip-on-a-banana-peel! Come on! There's a psychotic pirate who used used to have a canon on his arm if I remember correctly.

• Best Team:

- Is there a team of characters out there that you just love? This can range anywhere from two characters traveling together to a gigantic group of fifty! Though I've never seen a group of fifty. Anyway, nominate your favorite team, from any time in the board's history.

• Best NPC:

- It can be your own NPC, his NPC, or one of those used in a plot! I'd vote for whichever seems true to its character, and is best rendered through means that aren't complete control. What I mean is that they just can't be anybody's main character. It could be someone's fairy, for example, because they are the main character's sidekick thing.

• Most Realistic:

- Come on, there are a couple of us who don't have white hair, red eyes, wield a seven-foot sword, and kill our parents at age two. That isn't realistic. My parents are still alive. I would have to dye my hair white. I'd have to get red contacts. I already wield a seven-foot sword, but we'll avoid that. Who can portray realism, is what I'm asking?


The final section...*drum roll*...Members!

• Most Active:

- Not the most posts, but the person you see on the most. Obviously, we in Europe see Europeans while those in America see Canadians. Is there somebody who just seems to be online every time you even think about coming to the board? Nominate that person.

• Least Active

-Have you ever gotten online, seen someone, and went 'Who the hell is that?'? Then, when you check their profile, you see that they've been on the site as long as/longer than you? This is for the members who are almost never on. Even if they don't see the award.

• Most Friendly:

-Who can charm you to no end with his or her incredible heart? I'm not mentioning names, because you probably already have somebody in mind. It probably won't be me

• Most Annoying:

- Once upon a time, I told you about how I'd like to take a shotgun and shoot someone. Well, this is the time to do it...without the shotgun. Who annoys the snot out of you? That is a waste of time, dragging a tissue box every time you need to get on Zeldafront. Who makes you want to put this smilie face there: ? I know a few.

• Most Artistic:

- This one was a toughie, because we have many, many, many great artists. But, honestly, only a few of them are true masters. Still, technical skill doesn't mean anything here. Post anybody who just seems to have a grasp on that creative and artistic quality that all good artists need to have.

• Most Aspiring:

- These newbies have a chance right? Stop laughing. Some of them do, right? I heard a giggle. Anyway, there has to be at least one member that started in the new ZF that has made a considerable change.

• Going Strong:

- This is for the best of the veterans. It doesn't matter if they have the same character or not, but the point is that they were in both (or one of the last five bajillion) rps. If you recognize a name on the board now, and it makes you remember 2005, you've found a potential nominee.

• The 'Old Snake' Award

-Sort of like 'Going Strong', but only members that have been here under one year can vote on this one. Is there one veteran of the site that you respect/adore/admire over the others? Maybe he or she reached out to help you at one point, or complimented your art thread, or gave you advice that you've come to treasure. Nominate that person.

• Best Newb Award

-Restricted to people who have been around for one year or longer (I'll check!), nominate one person who hasn't been on the site for a full year who you respect/admire/adore. Maybe they're showing potential that is restoring your faith in the youth of the world, or some other crazy thing like that. Nominate that person.

And FINALLY!!!!

• The Big Shaboozie:

- This one is divided into two parts: one for the guys and one for the gals. Who is the one that is so good, they just can't be summed up in these awards? Who do you think will win at least five...from each category? Who do think deserves this, is what I'm getting at? Go ahead, vote for two people - one a guy and one a girl. If you don't know their gender, nominate two people and I'll figure it out.

I don't think adding a "most annoying member" category is such a good thing to do it could be insulting.

I think that was a category from last year, too. Does Kallima (the winner) play anymore?

Something with parents, undecided period of no RPing, etc.
We've been tagging along her character though, in case she'd return.

You're right, I may take that out. Along with the 'Best Revival', since that's obsolete.

Come on, guys, I've only gotten one set of nominations =P

Send me yer thoughts!

Once nominations are sent in, will the nominees be viewable under their respective categories after several have been amassed, or as they appear?

Or are you going to make this topic a poll?

It would be impossible to make a poll for every category. I'm going to edit the first post (and I'll be doing this with updates all along, so keep checking back) so that the three nominees are underneath the descriptions of their given category.

By the way, you received my nominations, right? My e-mail has been having problems recently.

Yeah, I received it =)

Also, everyone, try to nominate as many different people as possible, and not stick to voting for people multiple times

This will also make you really think about where you place people, too. We want the best of the best, and we don't want the same person winning every category =P

Unless you're voting for me. And you don't mind if we leave several blank? I'll try to fill in as many as possible but some are just too difficult.

I have send the form (Vote for Magno).

So, what date will nominations end? I won't be sending anything in until when I get back so I have some time to sit down and think about it.

Also, even though I'm not around much at the moment, you can all still vote for me 8)

Kraes: If you can't think of anyone that matches the category, yeah, you can leave it blank. Just try to get as many as possible. Also, no self-advertising D= not in this thread.

Magno: Thanks =) I'll get your votes added to my list. Also, no self-advertising D=

Aure: Since you're on your trip (Nice pictures on Facebook ) I'll try to make an extension for you. The actual ending date is the 18th... when are you getting back? No self-advertising D=

T_T

And my votes are in, good luck to all of you.

At this rate, the awards might go over more easily than I thought =/ I was hoping for some not-obvious nominations. But nobody's sending them in =P

At least, nobody since Egnaro.

Are we getting closer to being able to see some nominees beneath the appropriate headings?

We get closer with every person who participates.

Well, Vidos, nominations don't actually end until the 18th =) that's when I count out how many votes everyone got, and place the top three (or more, depending on a tie) under the categories.

Then everyone will have another two weeks to vote.

Good luck too all of you ((Don't)Vote for Magno)

P.s. that wasn't self advertising. XD

I will get back the 26th of July. I promise I will send in votes fast

Thanks =)

Also, though I know that this isn't the /most/ important thread out there, I'd really appreciate it if it could be pinned until it's over. That way, it doesn't sink most of the way down the page again, and people can see it easier.

If that works, my next step would be asking for an announcement, since this is totally a community project and everyone needs to get involved O= or else, I might just have to pm every member of this site. The members need to be heard!

Oh yes.
Also, my nominations are in. Another tally to the activity check!

Yeah, I noticed that I only received nominations whenever I bumped the first AZFA topic with reminders. If the topic was sticky, then we wouldn't have to go worrying about it disappearing beneath waves of gamer profiles and happy birthdays. So...I guess what I'm trying to say is that I second the notion of stickying the topic and maybe an announcement. *cough* Go admins, go!

People agree with me! Yayz!

As you may have noticed we just removed two threads from being sticky because it was really getting overcrowded at the top. Sorry.

And what about that announcement?

You mean a post in the news forum? Well that might work.

You rock

Whose votes are in already?

We've had ten people send in votes, including myself (I voted first, so that nobody could influence my decisions ). I don't know if I should give out identities, but if it's alright with everyone, I would.

Vote!

Will the nominees be up tomorrow, or is the 18th just the last day for voting?

Y'know, I hadn't really thought about that.

But I think I'll let the voting go on through today. I'm on too much of a Batman-high right now anyway to count votes.

This is my last resort for the meeting, a last offer :f: A date that hasn't been suggested, I think. If this one's not good, either, than just do it on the ninth :A: Without me T.T

How 'bout the fifth of August?

I don't think you're the only one to get this confused with the meeting topic, Conroy. xD

Oh damn XDDD Sorry guys *Copies last post to meetingtopic* 'It's the topic with the balloons, dumbass' *Talks to himself*

Glad to have you here anyway, Conroy ;-;

Okay everyone, I'm going to do this a bit oddly.

I won't accept any more nominations after today. Except for Aure's. Once I receive Aure's nominations, I'll post the top two-to-five nominations for final voting (depending on how many different votes are in each category).

Hurry up, Aure you're holding up the line.

Wait did my make it in?

Thanks for waiting on me, my Rito friend I'm going back to Europe on Friday, I will try and nominate this weekend! Maybe you should have a final-final-for-all-those-who-forgot thing? That way I won't feel bad for holding everyone up xD

Nah I told them that it would end last Friday, and I kept to that. But I gave you my word that I would let you send yours in when you got back, and that's perfectly fine. I'll just post all the nominations on Monday.

If there are less than three nominees in a category, I will post all of them. If there are a lot, especially with one votes, I'll post the top voted and then use a 'first-come, first-serve' on the one-vote horde.

I have le voted! Let the new voting rounds commence

Finnaly woot Now We will know who won.

No, you'll just know the nominees then everyone will get to vote on the finalists.

I'm pretty disappointed in how the nominations turned out, considering only 11 people sent in nominees. I'm not sure if I should let anyone who didn't send in nominations vote or not. Thoughts?

Anyway, I'll get to posting the top two to three nominations in each category by the aforementioned rules.

Cool
Hope I'm a Nominee.

I think that's a bit silly. People will just put up their list again, as I doubt they'd suddenly vote for someone else. Might as well just count who got the most nominations in each category now and declare those the winner, because that would be the same thing.

Yea true but still, what Ranuu said Is a good Idea too.