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Post by Lamont on Apr 2, 2017 4:36:17 GMT 11
Helllllllo everyone! In honor of ZapdosZulu's big 10th Anniversary we're doing something very special to commemorate all those who helped build the foundation that allowed us to prosper into what we are today. Every year we have a nice little party for everyone to join in and get a little something, but this is going a bit beyond that tradition. While, yes, at the end of this event participants will be given the option of some really great rewards, the purpose of it is to show appreciation and give thanks to those admin of ZapdosZulu's past. And what better way to do that than an Admin Congeniality Contest! And no, this isn't an April Fools joke ;D
If you are interested in participating in this show, all you need to do is pick any name from the list below and post in this thread. How this pageant will work is YOU, the members, will represent your choice in the pageant. The names act as team banners, so everyone who chooses Andrew will work together against everyone who chose Morrigan; and only 1 post/submission is permitted per team for each round. Though, until the round is closed you can freely edit your answers/submissions.
Alex IPF Work | Andrew Graphics & Codes | Artmage Team Rocket
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| Arzadon Team Rocket & Evo List | Joey Who dunno dis goof? Does all the things | Kataya Breeding Facility
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| Latani Contests & a lil' of Everything | Marchbaby Dedicated All-Rounder | Morrigan Kind hearted Idea/ Quest Generator
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| Nada Game Corner | Phoenix NPC Trades | Revolvingscott Happiness Quest
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| Tiki Kept us going through the Dark Age | Tyger Welcome Walkthrough & Tier List |
*Not everything they did is listed, just something to familiarize yourself with them if you don't recognize the name
There will be 2 rounds to the competition. The 1st round will be a general Q&A Interview style, which will be a mix of general trivia related to what work the honored mention did & some more RP related questions; the 2nd round will mimic the Dress Up round of Pokémon Contests. More details and instructions will follow as each round begins. Sign ups close on April 9th and each round lasts 1 week.
At the end of the pageant the judges will determine a winner. All those on the winning team will receive £1000 each, and whoever it was they represented will be sent a Thank You Gift Bag: Focus Sash , 1000, Rare Candy .
But that's not all.
We have prepared Gift Packages related to every admin listed above that all participants will be able to pick & choose 1 of (even if you didn't represent them in the pageant). If that tickles your fancy then you'll have to partake in the pageant to find out what's in them! But we promise that they are great!
There's one more person that we can't forget. The big man himself: Professor Oak! If it wasn't for his vision and creating this forum ZapdosZulu wouldn't exist for us to meet and share experiences. Everyone who signs up and competes in the pageant will receive this little guy & more in honor of Prof. Oak.
Za-pearowLevel: 10 Attacks: Razor Wind EM, Peck, Thunder Wave, Pursuit Ability: Keen Eye
Honorable Mentions
We couldn't fit everyone into this event but there are a great deal of others. Tarlar, Wolfy, and Avalon helped during the ORAS event and Christmas event of the same year while getting us through some dark times.
Lex and Nixley for ideas on various projects some of which are still being worked on.
Then of course the others who have been on the staff, and last but not least, the members who have joined over the years... Had it not been for all of you we would not exist either.
Here's to many more great years to come!
See you at the Show!
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Post by Midnightive on Apr 2, 2017 9:31:16 GMT 11
I cannot sign up as i'm helping later on But this time I'd like to thank all old and new staff for helping this place running. It's a task that not one person could do. But. I'd like to say this: Lamont : Thank you a bunch. For the last few weeks. You've put in more behind the scenes work then anyone could ever think of and I thank you for that. You've stepped up to your (Temp) admin role really well, I hope it stays you worked for it. Marchbaby : Man it's been a pleasure working along side someone to level headed and works so hard. You have your hand in everything!! (in a good way) and you mod like a beast like 6 posts at a time it's hard work! Dan : I know you've been really busy but some how you've still manged to pick up threads from time to time and had your head in everything we've planned. Tyger gz on the promotion sorry I can't right anything here for you but soon™. Also thank you too all the past admins and mods that I didn't have the pleasure to work with but made this place what it is to day! I also hope Joey and Morgian come back soon miss them greatly
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Post by Tyger on Apr 2, 2017 9:35:14 GMT 11
Midnightive : Thanks for the kind words! I don't remember if you were here when I was mod then a gmod, but i'll make sure to put in a lot of work so you'll have plenty to say next time ;) glad to be back.
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Post by Blazey on Apr 2, 2017 10:33:01 GMT 11
Well done all admins of this site, you have done well and i'm proud to be on a site where people like you guys made it such a good place. Some of ya do so many mod posts that it's crazy in my eyes but without that hard work it would get even harder around here. And for that I thank you and all the others that have helped on this site. And I hope you guys keep it up while not burning yourselves up. As for the contest itself I have to choose one person and one person only. As chosen from not my brain but my heart, Tyger. LETS DO THIS MAN!! :3 Edit: made this for the team ^w^ Tyger Kataya Edit: omg that is adorable - T
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Dan
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Post by Dan on Apr 2, 2017 17:55:02 GMT 11
Yessssss! It's pageant time! I'll be expecting some great packages from you all!!!
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Post by Zenith on Apr 2, 2017 20:27:38 GMT 11
I think this is a great idea! I've only been here for a week or two but all of you admins deserve massive credit for helping run a site that has been this big and successful for so long! You're also all really helpful whenever a newbie like me asks questions. Thank you all!
I'm choosing @Marchbaby because without them my starter post in New Bark would have been an empty shout into the void. Of course, Lamont has been helping mod my post to but she's not on this list to choose from. I'm eternally grateful though <3
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Post by Blackbird on Apr 3, 2017 4:37:39 GMT 11
Thanks to everyone for helping keep this wonderful site going! I'm choosing @tiki because he's been a great help and a good friend since I joined the site.
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Post by Tyger on Apr 3, 2017 4:51:34 GMT 11
So, after a lot of deliberation, I want to pick my friend Kataya . She's been with me for 7-8 years and it's been an amazing journey with her. It's been a blast growing with her on this site. I'd love to rep the Kat team!
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Post by Kataya on Apr 3, 2017 6:55:29 GMT 11
Just saying, I love everyone on this list (Excluding the trash that is kataya), but after the long thought process, I'm going with Tyger. We've been good buds for a long time and while EVERYONE on this list deserves nothing but respect for their controbutions, Tyger is taking my representation here!
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Post by Lamont on Apr 6, 2017 11:46:12 GMT 11
It's been really tough to decide *envies judging duty* Andrew did so many amazing designs and code work that's been lovely to look back through and see all the special sprites that came out for some of the past events. It's been quite a treat and inspiration! Joey & Morri were also top contenders for who to rep in this show as they're nearly the life blood of this place. Joey's been here forever and I really admire the energy he puts in and firm hand that keeps everything in order and balanced. He really knows this place and is a bit of an idol for when I'm trying to keep things in line while he's busy. Morri's been an incredibly positive influence and just a pleasure to be around. Her idea generation and feedback are always well thought out and constructive, which really reflects this whole community's welcoming arms. But I'm going to represent Nada for this pageant, as Game Corner Dealer was my first role here and I'm a huge fan of the GC. It was a shame it was left to the wayside for so long and unattended in favor of other things about the forum so I was ecstatic to bring some life back into it when the position first opened up. It may not be the most important admin duty, or aspect of the forum, but it's a relaxing fun area that inspired me to look into such things for other forums I care for too. I also want to stress my thanks for everyone else who is and isn't on this list. If it wasn't for the efforts of everyone on ZZ over time this place wouldn't be what it is today, and if it wasn't here like this I may have continued my 9 year lurk instead of finally joining. I've been on PB forums for over a decade and frankly this is one of my top memorable experiences. I hope to be here many years from now seeing this place thrive! Cheers All!
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Post by Marchbaby on Apr 6, 2017 14:24:29 GMT 11
Trying to pick who I was going to represent in this was quite a challenge as I am very close to so many on this list and I know the work done by everyone quite well.
Alex was such a fun guy and like him I am a bit of a gun guy and though I did not agree on everything when it came to the IPF it is a feature I have wanted to see for years.
Andrew and I were Admins on the old Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver fan forums years ago. I do not know if the Prof Oak here is the same one who was the one there but it was an honor serving along side him there and I do miss the place but either way it was really Andrew who talked me into joining here years ago.
Artmage did a ton of work for Team Rocket and other early projects and was really nice. I do hope she pops back in someday as I do miss her.
Arzadon helped a bunch with Team Rocket as well and the evo list he did was quite a feat at the time. I would have lost my mind doing that.
Joey and Morri are both pillars of the sight who have overseen things whenever Prof Oak is absent and have been a huge help to the site over the years. I seriously need to play CO-op with them on the PS4 one of these days.
Kataya played a huge role in the early ideas along with Arzadon in the nurseries and a bunch of other projects and is always a pleasure to be around. I miss her fights with Alex in the cbox but it is so nice to have her back.
Latani worked on countless projects especially the heart sweet quests and was a wonderful admin and seeing her return recently is wonderful. I missed her so much when she was away.
Nada worked her butt off on the game corner and was a huge star back in the day with her Riolu. I still wish she would come back someday as she was wonderful at coming up with games.
Phoenixchild had the greatest satirical guide we ever created with his how it works thread. I laugh my butt off everytime I read it and his work on so many early projects is mind boggling. He is also such a nice guy when he pops back in from time to time.
Revolvingscott was such a funny guy and like Andrew was an admin here in the early days. Andrew and him created so many different things it is hard to count and I enjoy it so much whenever he pays us a visit.
Tiki was a wonderful admin who helped us get past some really round times and I still regret how bad that thread got in the cbox even 2 years later and I am so glad he stuck around. He is so friendly in the cbox.
Tyger has worked on so many projects as well it is crazy and her coding of the egg tier list was incredible. Tables hate me so she was a godsend for that and it is wonderful that she came back as well.
Finally before I reveal my pick I want to thank all the other staff over the years along with all the members we have had along with anyone who decides to try us out in the future. Without all of you we would have never made it this long. We might never have reached the member numbers we had hoped years ago but over the years we have become a wonderful tight knit community who has endured so much over the years and it really is special to see us make it 10 years so far. Thank you all so much.
Finally my pick, it was so hard deciding as I am so close to so many on this list but as Andrew is the one who introduced me to the site years ago I think representing him in this event is the most fitting as hard as this choice was. Without him I do not think I would have ever found this place or stuck around all these years and it is wonderful to see him back as well.
Goodluck everyone and happy 10th birthday Zapdoszulu, here is to many more great years.
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Post by Tarlar on Apr 7, 2017 2:11:12 GMT 11
What a lot of fine speeches which I unfortunately can't top. I'm not good at such things, sorry. But I can say that I think the Moderators (of all types) on this site really has done a great job in evolving Zapdos to be such a persevering fighter!
As for the choosing part, I'm terrible at that as well, blame it on my upbringing. I really don't like it, so I have rolled a dice instead. The number became 4, which means my choice will be Arzadon.
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Post by Noerd on Apr 9, 2017 3:40:33 GMT 11
K. So I have put this off long enough. I still want to represent all of the people, but SOD IT ALL TO HELL LET'S DO THIS.
I have been here for less than a year, so I haven't much experience with the place. In fact, I think I count 6 on that list that I've really interacted with, so... I can't say much here. However, I've done my fair share of digging around, and I have seen some of the impressive work that some of these names have done to keep the site thriving for the past decade. So thanks to all of you for keeping ZZ alive and kicking, let alone improving it to its current state.
Now for the choice... and oh boy was it not a fun one. I wanted to stay away from members that have already been chosen, despite the advantage that I'd have working alongside someone a little more experienced, since there are so many that aren't represented yet. Of the two left that I know anything about at all, it's a 50/50 coin flip frankly, but we'll go with the obvious Joey. Someone's got to do it, after all. Just don't hate me for how I butcher everything, Joe. I'm doing this out of respect, not malice. ;-;
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Post by Lamont on Apr 10, 2017 4:43:42 GMT 11
Sign ups close today guys! If you haven't signed up you'll definitely want to get that in soon ;D
Nothing that even if you are on the pageant rep list you are still allowed to participate!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 4:59:09 GMT 11
I go with Joey too, he was the one to get me started and have always been there for stupid questions.
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