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Spectator Commentary thread for Ceramic DM (Winter 2005)
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<blockquote data-quote="Berandor" data-source="post: 2078383" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>Well, it was hell! I still remember reading the announcements, posting immediately, but eight others were still faster <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>You could change the way you fill the slots. Have the previous winner, and then all who want to compete (maybe within 24 hours), and draw seven more by random numbers. Or have the first six enter, and the final two be determined by poll (wild card, so to speak <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p><p></p><p>Rodrigo: To me, Ceramic DM should be a special occasion, an event like the Iron DM contest is. If you have it every month, not only will it be harder to sustain the quality of pics, you would have to have at least two and better three sets of judges (and pic finders). Furthermore, you'd have to have enough contestants. I can also say that I probably wouldn't read each Ceramic DM tournament, which is maybe the biggest drawback (not me personally, but the lack of audience). It was fun discussing the stories with other users. This is something that seems to be missing since the last three tournaments - incidentially, the three tournaments with bigger entry field.</p><p></p><p>I couldn't even begin to read the stories now, since I'd have to read all of them, and there are already 24 or more in the contest, when earlier I'd sometimes read all stories in time for the final round.</p><p></p><p>I really think the strain on judges and writers, and audience is too hard with 16 people (or a quicker repetition) - unless the contest would be (semi-)annually. Then I can see a larger competition. I mean, we're already on more than a month and still in semi final stage. I really think the strain is showing.</p><p></p><p>What I'd do (if I were alsih2o):</p><p>Do a Ceramic DM in January, April, July, October (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall). 8 contestants. The eight contestants with the best stats (win-lose) face off in Christmas Ceramic DM (December), winning a tournament automatically qualifies for this "Masters". Or instead of win-lose give 4 points for winning, 2 points for making the finals, and 1 for semis.</p><p></p><p>Maybe even have a "Masters Schedule" (2 groups with 4 contestants determine the finalists), and change the timing of the other contests, too, I don't know.</p><p></p><p>Or something else, I don't know. Something radical. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But I know my first priorities would be a smooth and quick contest so that each participant could halfway plan for the duration, and keeping the uniqueness of the contest. I'm a fan of the idea of the contest. I want to see it stay alive. </p><p></p><p>Well, this was my doomsday post for today; I'm sure it's not as bleak as I think it is.</p><p></p><p>Finally, this post (and my previous one) would fit equally well into the "normal" Ceramic Dm thread, so the judges could see it, too. See what the double threads lead to? Judge segregation! Next thing we know is they're not allowed to ride on our buses anymore. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I guess what I'm trying to say: Should I cross-post?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Berandor, post: 2078383, member: 225"] Well, it was hell! I still remember reading the announcements, posting immediately, but eight others were still faster :) You could change the way you fill the slots. Have the previous winner, and then all who want to compete (maybe within 24 hours), and draw seven more by random numbers. Or have the first six enter, and the final two be determined by poll (wild card, so to speak :)) Rodrigo: To me, Ceramic DM should be a special occasion, an event like the Iron DM contest is. If you have it every month, not only will it be harder to sustain the quality of pics, you would have to have at least two and better three sets of judges (and pic finders). Furthermore, you'd have to have enough contestants. I can also say that I probably wouldn't read each Ceramic DM tournament, which is maybe the biggest drawback (not me personally, but the lack of audience). It was fun discussing the stories with other users. This is something that seems to be missing since the last three tournaments - incidentially, the three tournaments with bigger entry field. I couldn't even begin to read the stories now, since I'd have to read all of them, and there are already 24 or more in the contest, when earlier I'd sometimes read all stories in time for the final round. I really think the strain on judges and writers, and audience is too hard with 16 people (or a quicker repetition) - unless the contest would be (semi-)annually. Then I can see a larger competition. I mean, we're already on more than a month and still in semi final stage. I really think the strain is showing. What I'd do (if I were alsih2o): Do a Ceramic DM in January, April, July, October (Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall). 8 contestants. The eight contestants with the best stats (win-lose) face off in Christmas Ceramic DM (December), winning a tournament automatically qualifies for this "Masters". Or instead of win-lose give 4 points for winning, 2 points for making the finals, and 1 for semis. Maybe even have a "Masters Schedule" (2 groups with 4 contestants determine the finalists), and change the timing of the other contests, too, I don't know. Or something else, I don't know. Something radical. :) But I know my first priorities would be a smooth and quick contest so that each participant could halfway plan for the duration, and keeping the uniqueness of the contest. I'm a fan of the idea of the contest. I want to see it stay alive. Well, this was my doomsday post for today; I'm sure it's not as bleak as I think it is. Finally, this post (and my previous one) would fit equally well into the "normal" Ceramic Dm thread, so the judges could see it, too. See what the double threads lead to? Judge segregation! Next thing we know is they're not allowed to ride on our buses anymore. :) I guess what I'm trying to say: Should I cross-post? [/QUOTE]
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