Systems and Memes

[krizak]

Since it has come up in a couple different IRC conversations, and a couple different LJs, I felt that I would codify my feelings as far as Eternity battle systems are concerned, and my worries regarding moving towards a system that ties more closely to the writing.

Comments

[grayfox]

A system like praise votes has to be handled very carefully. I like the idea, but also notice how half of E21's sponsorpool ended up in the finals. It was for a number of reasons, but similar situations may arise if Praise Votes aren't handled right.

Giving out more finals spots for praise votes, or lessening the number of system spots to accommodate, runs the risk of helping to marginalize competition in several ways.

It's a good idea, and I want it to come back, but remember that it's a very tough balance to have with the format and style we do these things at the moment.

[luminitrium]

1 -- is a question that I usually stumble over, but what I remember from your writing -- as few times I have been able to read it -- is that you are able to convey the character (s) you are writing about nicely. Not exactly too longwinded (IMO) and very much feel like I am speaking to the character directly.

4 -- Umm, maybe you should try out writing someone from World Destruction? I think it is always nice to see sponsorships/writings from new games/fandoms--I think you would be able to make it a little unique by contributing something to it.