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On September 08 2010 03:52 Overswarm wrote:The only things holding me back at the moment are 1) I'm at work. Can't start this at work  2) I need to get the replays! I have some, but would need a collection. Not sure how many I'd want. Maybe 5 of each matchup so there is variety? 3) How do I send the money? Is there a "best" way? I've only used Paypal for ebay, I guess I could make a "business account" for this or something if that's how it works. Haven't researched much into it. Does anyone know if there would be issues sending the money overseas?
3) If the winner has a paypal account you send the money through paypal to his/her paypal account. You don't need a business account for that.
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On September 08 2010 01:45 DTown wrote:
I think that you should have a separate competition for each matchup, ZvT, ZvP, and ZvZ and send $33.33 to the winner of each. Some people for example, may play P and therefore be able to give you helpful insights into the ZvP matchup, but sound like a blubbering fool in the ZvZ matchup.
I think this is a really good idea. I also think it might be worthwhile to have the community judge the replays and have a voting system for the best advice. It might make the results more "objective" because more people will be deciding which advice is the best.
Overall, I like this idea a lot, I hope you allow us all to see the commentaries so we can all learn a little bit too!
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Questions for you guys
-what would be a good way to send the money?
Paypal is standard.
-would there be an equivalent prize that would be better than straight up cash?
For me? No. A new mouse perhaps, but that'd be slightly more expensive.
-how many entries should I require before I could end it?
At least 3 for each matchup
-how long a period should I let the contest run for, considering patches and the like?
However long it takes for the number of requested entries to be entered.
-how many replays should I let users choose from?
One for each matchup.
-do you think I should choose myself, or have votes from liquipedia?
You are the one learning. Why give money to someone others think is good, but who doesn't help you at all?
-how effective do you think this would be in fixing the holes in my game?
Pointing out the holes is very different than fixing them, but it's a start.
-do you think the fact that I'm a Z player would limit the amount of help I could get?
It won't be a tangible amount.
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HAHA *tips cap to overswarm*, You sir are a genius.
This is actually an amazing contest and a great way to help out some casters looking for a way to widen their fanbase. I'm always amazed by how creative people can be with their contests on TL.net I guess I should stop being surprised now lol.
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On September 08 2010 12:45 groms wrote:
HAHA *tips cap to overswarm*, You sir are a genius.
This is actually an amazing contest and a great way to help out some casters looking for a way to widen their fanbase. I'm always amazed by how creative people can be with their contests on TL.net I guess I should stop being surprised now lol.
This is one of the reasons I'm really looking forward to it!
I'm saving replays as I play now, might be a few days to get good ones though.
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Hey guys, guess what?
Contest begins!
Check the OP for official contest details.
Cash money to the winner.
Good luck everyone! Deadline is October 31st!
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Haha, this is really great for commentator-wannabes like me. I'm in.
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First entrant added to the OP! Hope to get many more early on, I'd like as many as possible.
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My upload is very slow, can I enter with an audio-only commentary that you can then listen to while watching the replay yourself? I honestly think this is a better way to learn too.
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On September 29 2010 23:09 yomi wrote:
My upload is very slow, can I enter with an audio-only commentary that you can then listen to while watching the replay yourself? I honestly think this is a better way to learn too.
I would prefer this not be the case. Part of the contest is what you look at during the replay and why.
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So far it isn't looking like this is too popular; if you're planning on entering, post in the thread! I've got 4 people telling me they're planning on entering via PMs and one completed one so far, I'd like to see more.
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I think this guy want's to have a bit fun in the process. And it can be an interesting competition if there are more contestants.
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I'll have mine up in a day or two.
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Oh I am soooo doing this.
Definitely going to do all 20 replays and just have to pick the best one. As a plus side, I have to cast a replay for class anyway. Composition class.
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Nice!
I knew this was going to be hit or miss, but I figured when no one was posting it was going to be a dud. Glad to see we'll have more entrants ^_^
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May I ask just how many participants are there currently in each of the 3 match ups? Just out of curiousity.
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On October 07 2010 23:31 Overswarm wrote:
So far it isn't looking like this is too popular; if you're planning on entering, post in the thread! I've got 4 people telling me they're planning on entering via PMs and one completed one so far, I'd like to see more.
So few? Wow I wish my computer would stop dicking out on me...whenever I record something it sounds like a dying agent from the matrix. otherwise I'd totally enter this so hard, I've been wanting to try my hand at commentating, ever since xhydrax inspired me :c
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On October 11 2010 00:14 Overswarm wrote:Nice! I knew this was going to be hit or miss, but I figured when no one was posting it was going to be a dud. Glad to see we'll have more entrants ^_^
I might enter, will see if I have time this week to get a new microphone extension cord.
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Edit: wont you be able to learn something from someone explaining PvZ and TvZ as well, since they will be able to explain what in your play people react to, and their mind state.
"So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.
If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose.
If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself."
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On October 11 2010 00:36 frozen_water92 wrote:May I ask just how many participants are there currently in each of the 3 match ups? Just out of curiousity.
Lots have said they're interested, but only one has completed his video. I'm putting them in the main post as they go up.
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