AGS awards questions

alkis21 · Sun 05/12/2004 11:26:02

I noticed that the AGS awards page is kind of outdated. I have some questions;

-When does the Nominations process for 2004 begin?
-Am I allowed to nominate my own game?
-Is it
a)a whole new voting process or
b)is it in any way related to the votes you cast in the Full length games section by clicking on each game?
If it's (b), don't games released on January have an advantage over games released on December? I mean, they will have more votes.

I know I'm not supposed to care about awards, but it would be nice to have some sort of public acknowledgement for my efforts.

Ishmael · Sun 05/12/2004 14:57:45

What I know:

All games, demos, etc. release during this year (2004) will be nominateable. The top five nominated games go to the voting. Voting starts sometime early next year and last for maybe a month.

Others will correct what I missed...

DGMacphee · Sun 05/12/2004 15:28:19

I have bad news.

I'm not doing the next AGS Awards ceremony. I've lost interest in the whole process. It happens to some people, and I've moved on to other things. I know this might inconvenience some people, and for this I'm sorry. But if anyone else wants to take the helm, you're more than welcome.

Once again...

alkis21 · Sun 05/12/2004 19:29:08

It's a pity, but I understand. :'(

Pumaman · Sun 05/12/2004 20:01:31

Quote from: alkis21 on Sun 05/12/2004 11:26:02
-Am I allowed to nominate my own game?

Yes, you'd be stupid not to

Quotea)a whole new voting process

Yes, it's totally seperate from the games page.

QuoteI have bad news.

I'm not doing the next AGS Awards ceremony. I've lost interest in the whole process. It happens to some people, and I've moved on to other things. I know this might inconvenience some people, and for this I'm sorry. But if anyone else wants to take the helm, you're more than welcome.

That's understandable, DG -- thanks for doing the ceremony these past 3 years, and inventing the Awards in the first place; your work is appreciated

Don't worry peeps, the AGS Awards will live on! Hopefully someone else will volunteer to take over, but if all else fails I'll do it.

I'm sure DG can tell anyone interested in the job what it entails, but the main task is creating a list of all completed games and all demos released since 1 Jan 2004.

alkis21 · Sun 05/12/2004 21:02:44

Quote from: Pumaman on Sun 05/12/2004 20:01:31
Hopefully someone else will volunteer to take over, but if all else fails I'll do it.

I'd be up for the job if my game wasn't a potential nominee..

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Sun 05/12/2004 21:29:46

Hey, everyone is a potential nominee.

Don't worry about that. Besides, it's not as if YOU choose, it's US! The democratic way!

...right?

Radiant · Sun 05/12/2004 21:31:28

Wait a second, did I read that right that demos are eligible for AGS awards? Does that mean game trailers or something? <confused>

And, if everybody should nominate their own game, as suggested in this thread, how come earlier awards only have four or five games nominated in each category?

I'd enjoy hosting it if not for the fact that I'm seriously short on time already. So I'll pass on that. Any new categories this year, btw? (not that I could think of any

)

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Sun 05/12/2004 21:35:15

Yeah, demos are eligible. I think that any demo is eligible, as long as it's made with AGS. Meaning, I don't think AVI files count as a demo.

alkis21 · Sun 05/12/2004 21:43:11

Quote from: Rui "Puss in Boots" Pires on Sun 05/12/2004 21:29:46Besides, it's not as if YOU choose, it's US! The democratic way!

Naturally.. but there is no fun in getting an award if you organize the ceremony yourself. :

Pumaman · Sun 05/12/2004 21:51:56

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Wait a second, did I read that right that demos are eligible for AGS awards? Does that mean game trailers or something

There is a "Best Demo" award -- demos are not eligible for any of the other awards.

QuoteAnd, if everybody should nominate their own game, as suggested in this thread, how come earlier awards only have four or five games nominated in each category?

The five most nominated games go through to the voting.

If anyone wants to know more about how it works, please have a read of the official site:
http://www.sylpher.com/AGSAwards/Rules.htm
Most questions are answered there.

QuoteAny new categories this year, btw?

That will be up to whoever takes it on.
By the way, don't underestimate how much effort is involved in running the awards, for anyone who's thinking about taking it on.

Developer · Sun 05/12/2004 22:49:06

Come one, I know redrum and he would do a really good job at it. Redrum why dont you give it a whirl?

Besides I have a game coming up and I want my awards.

Rui 'Trovatore' Pires · Mon 06/12/2004 08:35:57

redruM is no more, Puss in Boots holds the reign of terror!

Besides, I have zero time and ability.

SSH · Mon 06/12/2004 08:56:35

I might be able to do some of the work for it (after all, I did the FOREGOs last year), but I won't be able to do any website design for a voting page, etc.

Vel · Mon 06/12/2004 09:43:48

I think that this year there should be five nominees for best music - the ammount of games with music especially made for them has drastically increased.

Pumaman · Mon 06/12/2004 21:45:56

Quote from: SSH on Mon 06/12/2004 08:56:35
I might be able to do some of the work for it (after all, I did the FOREGOs last year), but I won't be able to do any website design for a voting page, etc.

Well, we already have the AGS Awards Website, and the automated voting script from last year, so I don't there's really any web design necessary.

Developer · Mon 06/12/2004 23:10:04

Does this happen every year? Because I didnt see one for 2004.

Damien · Mon 06/12/2004 23:44:39

The AGS awards ceremony is held at the end of each year, that's the reason why there isn't one for 2004 yet.

Pesty · Tue 07/12/2004 01:38:57

Well, this semester's almost over and if I have some help, I'd be happy to do it if noone else can. It's a pretty good time of the year for me, what with school winding down, so I won't be too busy for it. Besides, I need something to do or I'll end up turning into a vegetable.

Moox · Tue 07/12/2004 05:05:47

You mean you havent turned into a veggie yet? :o