timetokill
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Continuing the tradition... GAF votes on the best games of 2009!
A three-point system is now in play. If you voted before you will need to re-vote. For that I apologize, but hopefully more people will enjoy this system.
Since we're using a new system this year, PLEASE READ THE RULES. The system has been updated in order to address concerns with the previous 5 point system. If you still have problems with it, please bear with it, or don't vote. For everyone who game constructive and helpful feedback, thanks for the criticism. As far as this goes, it's a simple system, but since it's a change from last year I will try to be as specific as possible. If you have any questions feel free to post them or PM me (the faster option), I'll answer them as soon as possible.
* 2009 VOTING RULES *
Voting Format
The format of your ballot should look like this: Game Name - # of points assigned
Example Ballot #1
Game A - 3
Game B - 2
Game C: The Sequel - 2
Game D - 2
Game E - 1
Example Ballot #2
Game A - 3
Game B - 2
Game C - 1
Game D - 1
Game E - 1
Game F - 1
Game G - 1
Example Ballot #3
Game A
Note that in example ballot #3, 'Game A' will be awarded 3 points.
Additional Notes and Clarifications
What Games Count
Regions
(!!!) Wait, why isn't AniHawk doing it this year? I liked AniHawk's system better.
AniHawk stated last year that 2008 was the last time he would be doing the GAF Game of the Year Awards. He's also said that he feels this is a good chance for there to be some experimentation with the process. That said, some of the rules used here, especially in the "What Games Count" and "Regions" sections, come from his work last year.
So that's what's happening here. Hopefully you'll like this system as well. Any feedback is welcome, just PM me. On that note, I'd like to recognize and give huge thanks to AniHawk for the amazing work he's done over the past five years with this.
* RE: Extending the voting deadline *
Based on interest I have extended the deadline an extra week, to January 10, 2010 at midnight PST. Thanks for all the PMs and posts indicating you wanted a little extra time!
Update: I have counted votes in all posts up to Post #1300. As always, if you change your votes then PM me with your old votes and your new ones, or I can't promise the changes will be counted.
A three-point system is now in play. If you voted before you will need to re-vote. For that I apologize, but hopefully more people will enjoy this system.
Since we're using a new system this year, PLEASE READ THE RULES. The system has been updated in order to address concerns with the previous 5 point system. If you still have problems with it, please bear with it, or don't vote. For everyone who game constructive and helpful feedback, thanks for the criticism. As far as this goes, it's a simple system, but since it's a change from last year I will try to be as specific as possible. If you have any questions feel free to post them or PM me (the faster option), I'll answer them as soon as possible.
* 2009 VOTING RULES *
- Each voter gets ten (10) points total to award to their nominated games. You don't have to "spend" all of these points, but you can't go over the limit.
- Only ONE of your nominated games can be awarded THREE (3) points. This is effectively your singular vote for GAME OF THE YEAR. You do not, however, have to give 3 points to a title if you do not wish to.
- The rest of your nominated games can be given one or two points each. Again, your total cannot exceed 10 points.
- Only points of 1, 2, or 3 will be accepted.
- The voting will run from the time of this posting to January 10th, 2010 at midnight PST. (Please read the last note regarding extending the deadline)
Voting Format
The format of your ballot should look like this: Game Name - # of points assigned
Example Ballot #1
Game A - 3
Game B - 2
Game C: The Sequel - 2
Game D - 2
Game E - 1
Example Ballot #2
Game A - 3
Game B - 2
Game C - 1
Game D - 1
Game E - 1
Game F - 1
Game G - 1
Example Ballot #3
Game A
Note that in example ballot #3, 'Game A' will be awarded 3 points.
Additional Notes and Clarifications
- In keeping with the rules, you can vote for anywhere from one to ten games.
- If you vote for more than one game and you do not award the points explicitly, I am not going to bother "figuring out" how you wanted them to receive points, and will simply give the first game listed 3 points. The rest will receive nothing.
- Do not post any box arts, screenshots, etc. in your posts, please. It only makes it harder on me when counting votes.
- Some of you like to write a little bit of text about your nominated games. That's fine with me, but please do what you can to make it easier for me to find your points through the use of bold, or separating your blurbs from your ballots.
- As requested, I will not be displaying a running tally of the votes.
- If you change your votes, please let me know via PM, with your previous votes and your new ones. This will help me keep track of things more easily.
What Games Count
- New games released to your region this year (can be retail only or downloadable).
- Remakes and visible upgrades count too.
- Revisions and ports released for the first time on a console or handheld this year (must be a retail version and not downloadable).
- New expansion packs to MMOs and other games count, but not the original game unless it too was released in your region this year.
- Asked about games that are allowed: Metroid Prime Trilogy
Regions
- If youre outside NA and voting for a game that came out in NA last year, then please list which country or continent you are from. Otherwise I will assume you didn't read the rules and I will not count your vote.
- You can list import games.
(!!!) Wait, why isn't AniHawk doing it this year? I liked AniHawk's system better.
AniHawk stated last year that 2008 was the last time he would be doing the GAF Game of the Year Awards. He's also said that he feels this is a good chance for there to be some experimentation with the process. That said, some of the rules used here, especially in the "What Games Count" and "Regions" sections, come from his work last year.
So that's what's happening here. Hopefully you'll like this system as well. Any feedback is welcome, just PM me. On that note, I'd like to recognize and give huge thanks to AniHawk for the amazing work he's done over the past five years with this.
* RE: Extending the voting deadline *
Based on interest I have extended the deadline an extra week, to January 10, 2010 at midnight PST. Thanks for all the PMs and posts indicating you wanted a little extra time!
Update: I have counted votes in all posts up to Post #1300. As always, if you change your votes then PM me with your old votes and your new ones, or I can't promise the changes will be counted.
Would have made that my #1.
