THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: October 05, 2009
Howdy Cestus!
This is my first Aedile report in well over a year and Im looking forward to providing you with useful competition information as well as revamping the Houses fiction.
COMPETITION NEWS
Anshars competition is still partially on hold, though the fiction is being posted. In the meantime Oberst is contemplating/preparing a series of competitions to tide Tarentum over, however you all might notice that Cestus has more competitions than, I believe, any other two units at the moment! So there should be plenty to do including a very interesting and fun series of competitions with a Halloween theme.
COMPETITION LISTING
(Brotherhood)
Trivia for Everyone! by Kir Katarn
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=3833
I will host standard SW/DB trivia in #db at random times in an effort to encourage more IRC usage and generally just increase the fun level online. The trivia sessions will always be at least 15 questions long, potentially more if I'm feeling frisky.
Whack-a-TG by Vardar FenAmar Ordo
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4499
Until the end of October, you may officially (by e-mail or through (IRC-pm) challenge the Gaming Tribune to a session of *ss-kicking. If you can beat the Gaming Tribune eight times (or more) out of ten in any platform he posesses (Jedi Outcast, Jedi Academy and Republic Commando), you will receive an Pendant of Blood for your 1337 5|<1|_|_5.
ACC Quick Skirmish Competition by Seraine Erinyes Tenama (ENDS SOON)
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4447
A month of seeing how many Quick Skirmishes people can run.
(Clan)
Random Trivia by Hel-Pa Taldrya Sklib
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=3707
From time to time, the clan hosts impromptu trivia sessions in IRC
(House)
Fist of Cestus by Ji Kawiil
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4223
Every month the most active journeyman within House Cestus will be awarded for his participation in Brotherhood activities.
Halloween - Apparition by Ji Kawiil
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4522
Your task is to write a poem describing a strange apparition you have seen on the VSD Corsair. What does the "ghost" look like? Why is it here? And how did it come across us? The poem can be any length, but submissions will be graded on imagery, structure, and originality.
Nightmarish Nuances by Ji Kawiil
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4523
Your task is to write a story describing a nightmare that your character has recently had. What was it like? Who was in it? The story must be at least half a page, and submissions will be graded on originality, mechanical structure, and theme.
(Blank) is to (Blank) by Ronovi Tavisaen
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4479
For one month, your Quaestor will submit you to a weekly test regarding general Star Wars knowledge. In this case, however, think of this test as similar to those good old SATs; you will be working with analogies. One example would be as follows: "Han Solo is to the Millennium Falcon as Jango Fett is to __" Hopefully you would answer with "Jaster's Legacy" or "Slave I" - either answer would be acceptable.
Weekly points will be awarded based on the correct answer given as well as a first come, first serve basis. The person who answers the fastest with a correct analogy will receive 4 points; the second 3 points; and the third 2 points. Anyone who at least participates on time but does not get the correct answer (or is not one of the top three fastest submitters) will gain 1 point. Keep in mind: THERE WILL BE NO RETRIES.
At the end of the month, the one with the most points will earn a Legion of the Scholar.
Destination of Debate by Ronovi Tavisaen (ENDS SOON)
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4481
Your task is to simulate a scenario of house discussions whether through script or story form. The scenario is as follows:
The Cestus house summit has proposed a sort of crusade - that the Cestus Complex, destroyed in 22 ABY, be re-excavated and rebuilt for the sake of the Cestian culture. In response, the members of Cestus have met in order to debate this somewhat controversial topic. You are one of the speakers; do you agree with the summit's proposal, or do you disagree? Why?
Submissions will be graded based on reasoning, foundation of argument, demonstration of leadership skills, and of course, the fictional quality of the piece. This competition is open for all members of Cestus.
Race for Fire by Ronovi Tavisaen
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4404
While Cestus is a house of stories and necromancy, it is also a place for fighters and pilots. Over the course of one month, points will be tallied for the top three members who have received the most Clusters of Fire. These CoFs may be earned through gaming or through fighting Quick Skirmishes in the ACC.
Vault of Knowledge by Vai Azexel
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/CompetitionDetails.asp?page=1&order=Unit&sort=desc&ID=4226
The Aedile in his gracious spirit has decided that he will be adding a trivia question to his report to the house that will be posted on the 4th Sunday of each month.
This trivia question can come from anywhere in the Star Wars universe and will be designed to test your knowledge and research abilities. You will have 1 month to answer these questions.
First person to successfully answer the question will be awarded a Legion of the Scholar.
The Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree by Vai Azexel (UPCOMING)
It is that time of the year again boys and girls, the time were we all get dressed up in scary (goofy) and frightening (mail-order) outfits and go trick or treat that neighbors (party).
One of more fun aspects of this holiday is getting a pumpkin, cutting it open, ripping its guts out an chasing your wife with them (wait, thats me, sigh), and then getting your hand on a big sharp knife and cutting holes into it. Now, Ive seen some of the art work that has come from Cestus and I can only imagine what you could do with a Pumpkin.
At this LINK youll find a Pumpkin to carve using a different style of knife, you mouse. So show me what you got. Carve up the Pumpkin, capture a screenshot (JPG please), and then sent it to me. Who knows it may earn you a shiny crescent.
(PS: I hope the HTML works Vai UNMs email provider is really poor and my knowledge of HTML is very limited I copied exactly what you had)
Costume Party by Ronovi Tavisaen (UPCOMING)
Your task is to describe a costume party held by Cestus, whether
through a story or graphics (even as simple as Paint). Who comes to the party, and in what costume? What antics are to be had at this celebration? The story can be of any length, and the image from any program (or drawn from scratch). Submissions will be graded on the usual quality and originality factors.
CLOSING COMPETITION NOTES
Hopefully you can all find a competition within this giant enormous group of awesomeness which you would enjoy participating in. Im looking forward to seeing/hearing about lots of entries for the Halloween (my favorite holiday) month.
Happy Halloween -25
Ji
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