Curse

Zinger314 · Oct 11, 2006, 08:03 PM // 20:03

http://www.guildwars.com/events/cont...an-winners.php

Alright, none of those people seemed sane and I wouldn't want them at a party. That's probably why they won.

One of the entries was of a certain interest to me:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Contest

*Guild Wars, not just a game; a tool of character shaping. Not just a game but a teacher, with the students being the millions of people world wide who log on to be part of or lead a team into great battles, contests of wit, and adventure. Guild Wars a teacher of life through gaming. I belong there cause I am the top student of the game.

Did ArenaNet edit the "OMGLOLZIPWNNOOBZZZ!!!!" at the end?

vinegrower · Oct 11, 2006, 08:19 PM // 20:19

hehe, I'm the author of the "roses are red" poem (which needed to be edited for them to put it on their website, lol). Would you want me at a party? I don't know if I want me at a party.

Spirit Of Azrael · Oct 11, 2006, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Vinegrower, that poem is just frighteningly accurate. Thats how half my friends are lol.

Terra Xin · Oct 11, 2006, 10:19 PM // 22:19

did they edit the poem? So... you have the full version then^^? Come on, show us!

Oh, you have to bring us back some pics, take a camera or something, and give us all the dirt you can find, reeeeal dirt, we have some game suggestions we want to get through and we need that little bit of "edge":P j/k

Congratulations and have fun!! And get drunk!!

Matix411 · Oct 11, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

That poem made me laugh haha.
I wasn't expecting the end to be like that at all.

Sir Skullcrasher · Oct 11, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

hurray list of nerds that i can beat down on!!!

kidding, congrat to these insane winners!

led-zep · Oct 11, 2006, 10:53 PM // 22:53

is this just anets way of helping thin out the geek population, all those names listed will soon be visited by termination squads dressed as xena to minimise resistance.

ElinoraNeSangre · Oct 11, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

Alright, none of those people seemed sane and I wouldn't want them at a party. That's probably why they won.

Wait, wouldn't a bunch of not-sane people be fun at a party? Or does that depend on the party?

-Kel
(who will bring a camera, and is waiting for the termination squad armed!

)

fenix · Oct 12, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02

Quote:

Guild Wars a teacher of life through gaming. I belong there cause I am the top student of the game.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA.

wow.

AAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!

that's the lamest thing I've ever seen.

Shakti · Oct 12, 2006, 03:49 AM // 03:49

Wow. Ummmmm....just WOW.

I play aLOT....and I play with my real life hubby to be.... and granted im a proud member of the tattooed and pierced Geek faction (we are everywhere muahahaha!)

but I am left (almost) speechless by the....well the uber dorkyness of that statement.....just W H O A.....someone needs to go outside once in awhile.....?

**wanders off mumbling about "tools of character shaping" sounding vaguely frightened

Zinger314 · Oct 12, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shakti

Wow. Ummmmm....just WOW.

I play aLOT....and I play with my real life hubby to be.... and granted im a proud member of the tattooed and pierced Geek faction (we are everywhere muahahaha!)

but I am left (almost) speechless by the....well the uber dorkyness of that statement.....just W H O A.....someone needs to go outside once in awhile.....?

**wanders off mumbling about "tools of character shaping" sounding vaguely frightened

Not geeky enough. I have "Pi" as my ringtone. And I still think the aforementioned statement is too geeky.

Vermilion Okeanos · Oct 12, 2006, 04:55 AM // 04:55

I think the mesemer paragraph and the poem are both interestingly written. Hope all the winners enjoy the party!

bepd206 · Oct 12, 2006, 10:48 AM // 10:48

I am also a super fan winner but my entry did not get posted, just my name. Guess mine was not geeky enough. LOL

The Real Roy Keane · Oct 12, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

'A teacher of life through gaming?' Worrying..

VanDamselx · Oct 13, 2006, 01:39 AM // 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

Not geeky enough. I have "Pi" as my ringtone. And I still think the aforementioned statement is too geeky.

lol, I'm ashamed to say that it's my ringtone, too. It's just so damn cool.

But, the "roses are red" poem really cracked me up. Very entertaining.

Gaile Gray · Oct 13, 2006, 01:58 AM // 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinegrower

hehe, I'm the author of the "roses are red" poem (which needed to be edited for them to put it on their website, lol). Would you want me at a party? I don't know if I want me at a party.

Ah, but I do, so there ya go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bepd206

I am also a super fan winner but my entry did not get posted, just my name. Guess mine was not geeky enough. LOL

Or was it just over-the-top with geekiness?

In truth, we didn't want to make a huge ol' page with all the entries, but I feel bad because they were all really good!

The one that some of you are mocking is better than you think. Reread the line in the middle -- it really has a good concept there! I thought some of the entries were extraordinarily well done. The "musical" still makes me smile. All of the entries were darn fun, really. (Well, a couple puzzled us, as in, "This is your entry? How... odd!")

Thanks to all who entered, congrats to all the winners, and we'll see you next Tuesday!

Shakti · Oct 13, 2006, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Hey Vine, I loved the poem (what I saw of it) can you post the rest for us here?

And please don't take my comment before as mocking, it was intended as humor only after a day playing in outposts with ppl who...well...take GW a bit too seriously.

Gaile Gray · Oct 13, 2006, 04:43 AM // 04:43

It was missing a.. um... reference (truncated, but still I worried it might offend) to the "F" word.

And I don't mean fooey.

vinegrower · Oct 13, 2006, 05:23 AM // 05:23

yeah, it was just the one word. When I wrote it I didn't take into consideration that it would be posted on their site for all to see. Removing it really didn't change anything so I didn't care.

Oh, and Gaile, if you happened to bring some Daniel Dociu concept paintings or prints that I can keep, I wouldn't mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terra Xin

Oh, you have to bring us back some pics, take a camera or something, and give us all the dirt you can find, reeeeal dirt, we have some game suggestions we want to get through and we need that little bit of "edge":P j/k

Congratulations and have fun!! And get drunk!!

I wont be getting too drunk, I still have to drive home. Besides, as an aspiring game designer, I'll probably be chatting Jeff and the other designer's ears off. Not all that often I get the chance to talk to designers face to face.

ElinoraNeSangre · Oct 13, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

The "musical" still makes me smile.

I didn't see the musical itself, but I do know the guy who submitted it and he's a great guy!

(and I was thrilled to look at the winner's list and go OMG there's someone I know on here! :: hop :: )

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinegrower

I wont be getting too drunk, I still have to drive home. Besides, as an aspiring game designer, I'll probably be chatting Jeff and the other designer's ears off. Not all that often I get the chance to talk to designers face to face.

Not much drinking here, either I'm always designated driver. I think there will be much chatting like mad all around.

... plus I don't want to be an idiot, and me and alcohol makes me an idiot.

I have to keep my good reputation or something!

-kelkel