Well, well, well...It looks like we had a better day yesterday! Some hard work from my beloved promoters (predominantly my wife, and sister Monica!), and perhaps a few promo cards being circulated seem to have brought in a few more voters. This is definitely good to see, as it is important to show in this competition the marketing capabilities of our projects. We NEED to be able to attract new readers, our devoted readers NEED to be sooo excited about this project that they'll tell all of their friends!
What I find even MORE exciting is the fact that we are only ten votes behind the number 2 slot, and we've been closing the gap by almost 30 votes a day! If this continues we should be in second place...TOMORROW!! Let me tell you, I have a tremendous amount of faith in The Underground, but at no point did I think we nail second place! Let's see if we can do it! Even if we can't, I'm happy to see us in the top 3!
Getting to this point is a huge success, as it is an obvious goal in Round 3. In the next round, only the top three projects will pass on to Round 4! OUCH! That's a big cut. So I was really hoping that I'd make it up to the top three, as an indicator of what this project is capable of.
Moving forward, I'm working very hard to make sure our project is entered on the first or second day of submissions, this will give our dedicated voters all the time they need to make a difference!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Idol Standings for April 28th
-From Ian Shires-
**********TUESDAY RESULTS POST***********
You guys are gonna have to forgive me a bit today for being a little slow. I tripped and fell in my gravel driveway last night, and I'm real sore, ugh. Not looking for sympathy, just...an explanation on why I won't get to the Kick Start again today. Tomorrow do or die...
Anyway, in the top today, we saw Doorknob Society overtake Earthman, and Monsters of Love overtake Dead Duck. The Duck, is in serious danger of going below the line in the next 2 days, if current levels remain. We saw Boulder Colorado jump up 2 spots, from below the line, knocking Dinos below it, and poising Thread of Valor as the next to fall, if it can't figure out how to get more votes than the projects below it that are getting +20's. Nevil and Chaoskind, are both chomping at the bit to get above the line and be in Round 3. I think it's safe to say Apoc: Hel's Kitchen has given up.Anyway, we're really coming down to the wire on this round now there's just 2 more full days of voting after what's left of today...and the final count will be done Friday Morning to announce the line up for Round 3. Who's going to get cut? One of YOUR favorites?
The OTHER big Question: Will I use the 50/50 tiebreaker to KEEP, or CUT Dogman and Lester? Have they done enough to outweigh the Judges no? How do they REALLY stack up with the other projects? That's on my mind as I WILL make that call, Friday morning!
1.) 974 Votes (+49) - 103 Voters ( +1) Faction - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
2.) 622 Votes (+41) - 123 Voters ( +3) Maddie Scientist - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
3.) 587 Votes (+76) - 113 Voters ( +4) The Underground - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
4.) 515 Votes (+68) - 115 Voters ( +2) The White Rose - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
5.) 468 Votes (+26) - 61 Voters ( +1) The Machine - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
6.) 411 Votes (+18) - 68 Voters ( NC) Hometown Heroes - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
7.) 400 Votes (+18) - 59 Voters ( NC) The Associate - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
8.) 354 Votes (+26) - 82 Voters ( +1) Steel Rising - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
9.) 331 Votes (+22) - 59 Voters ( NC) Haxxor - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
10.) 278 Votes (+17) - 52 Voters ( +1) Varsity Squad - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
11.) 229 Votes (+17) - 39 Voters ( +2) Dogman and Lester - Judges Vote: 2 No.
12.) 213 Votes (+18) - 49 Voters ( NC) Mr. Man - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
13.) 198 Votes (+14) - 29 Voters (2NC) Project Mercury - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
14.) 193 Votes (+29) - 54 Voters ( +3) The Doorknob Society - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
15.) 184 Votes (+18) - 44 Voters ( +2) Earthman - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
16.) 180 Votes (+20) - 41 Voters ( +1) Diary of a Teenage Heroine - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
17.) 130 Votes (+20) - 38 Voters ( +1) Monsters of Love - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
18.) 124 Votes (+11) - 28 Voters (2NC) Dead Duck - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
19.) 96 Votes (+27) - 34 Voters ( +8) Boulder Colorado - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
20.) 93 Votes ( +8) - 24 Voters (2NC) Thread of Valor - Judges Vote: 2 Yes. *************** *******The Dreaded Line**************** ************
21.) 88 Votes (+16) - 25 Voters ( NC) Dinos - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
22.) 83 Votes (+25) - 35 Voters ( +9) Nevil Von Dunst - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
23.) 70 Votes (+11) - 25 Voters ( +1) Quick Draw - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
24.) 67 Votes (+23) - 31 Voters ( +9) Chaoskind - Judges Vote: 2 No.
25.) 48 Votes (+10) - 20 Voters ( +4) EAST - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
26.) 22 Votes ( +2) - 9 Voters ( NC) APOC: Hel's Kitchen - Judges Vote: 3 Yes
27.) Parahero Will be a Back Up Feature in Mysterious Visions Anthology.
Numbers Explained: # Votes Total - # Voters Total (# in parenthesis is new since last count)
If there is a Tie: The numbers are used from left to right. So #votes is first, if that is a tie, then the (+#) is used to break it, if that is a tie, then the next...if a project moves into an absolute tie across the board, whichever project was lower in the previous count will be placed in the upper position in question, as they have more momentum in how they got to the tie.
**********TUESDAY RESULTS POST***********
You guys are gonna have to forgive me a bit today for being a little slow. I tripped and fell in my gravel driveway last night, and I'm real sore, ugh. Not looking for sympathy, just...an explanation on why I won't get to the Kick Start again today. Tomorrow do or die...
Anyway, in the top today, we saw Doorknob Society overtake Earthman, and Monsters of Love overtake Dead Duck. The Duck, is in serious danger of going below the line in the next 2 days, if current levels remain. We saw Boulder Colorado jump up 2 spots, from below the line, knocking Dinos below it, and poising Thread of Valor as the next to fall, if it can't figure out how to get more votes than the projects below it that are getting +20's. Nevil and Chaoskind, are both chomping at the bit to get above the line and be in Round 3. I think it's safe to say Apoc: Hel's Kitchen has given up.Anyway, we're really coming down to the wire on this round now there's just 2 more full days of voting after what's left of today...and the final count will be done Friday Morning to announce the line up for Round 3. Who's going to get cut? One of YOUR favorites?
The OTHER big Question: Will I use the 50/50 tiebreaker to KEEP, or CUT Dogman and Lester? Have they done enough to outweigh the Judges no? How do they REALLY stack up with the other projects? That's on my mind as I WILL make that call, Friday morning!
1.) 974 Votes (+49) - 103 Voters ( +1) Faction - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
2.) 622 Votes (+41) - 123 Voters ( +3) Maddie Scientist - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
3.) 587 Votes (+76) - 113 Voters ( +4) The Underground - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
4.) 515 Votes (+68) - 115 Voters ( +2) The White Rose - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
5.) 468 Votes (+26) - 61 Voters ( +1) The Machine - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
6.) 411 Votes (+18) - 68 Voters ( NC) Hometown Heroes - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
7.) 400 Votes (+18) - 59 Voters ( NC) The Associate - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
8.) 354 Votes (+26) - 82 Voters ( +1) Steel Rising - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
9.) 331 Votes (+22) - 59 Voters ( NC) Haxxor - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
10.) 278 Votes (+17) - 52 Voters ( +1) Varsity Squad - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
11.) 229 Votes (+17) - 39 Voters ( +2) Dogman and Lester - Judges Vote: 2 No.
12.) 213 Votes (+18) - 49 Voters ( NC) Mr. Man - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
13.) 198 Votes (+14) - 29 Voters (2NC) Project Mercury - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
14.) 193 Votes (+29) - 54 Voters ( +3) The Doorknob Society - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
15.) 184 Votes (+18) - 44 Voters ( +2) Earthman - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
16.) 180 Votes (+20) - 41 Voters ( +1) Diary of a Teenage Heroine - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
17.) 130 Votes (+20) - 38 Voters ( +1) Monsters of Love - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
18.) 124 Votes (+11) - 28 Voters (2NC) Dead Duck - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
19.) 96 Votes (+27) - 34 Voters ( +8) Boulder Colorado - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
20.) 93 Votes ( +8) - 24 Voters (2NC) Thread of Valor - Judges Vote: 2 Yes. *************** *******The Dreaded Line**************** ************
21.) 88 Votes (+16) - 25 Voters ( NC) Dinos - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
22.) 83 Votes (+25) - 35 Voters ( +9) Nevil Von Dunst - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
23.) 70 Votes (+11) - 25 Voters ( +1) Quick Draw - Judges Vote: 2 Yes.
24.) 67 Votes (+23) - 31 Voters ( +9) Chaoskind - Judges Vote: 2 No.
25.) 48 Votes (+10) - 20 Voters ( +4) EAST - Judges Vote: 3 Yes.
26.) 22 Votes ( +2) - 9 Voters ( NC) APOC: Hel's Kitchen - Judges Vote: 3 Yes
27.) Parahero Will be a Back Up Feature in Mysterious Visions Anthology.
Numbers Explained: # Votes Total - # Voters Total (# in parenthesis is new since last count)
If there is a Tie: The numbers are used from left to right. So #votes is first, if that is a tie, then the (+#) is used to break it, if that is a tie, then the next...if a project moves into an absolute tie across the board, whichever project was lower in the previous count will be placed in the upper position in question, as they have more momentum in how they got to the tie.
Insect-O-Fact #6
Insect-O- Fact #6
'Blowflies': Also referred to as the 'bluebottle fly', it contains among others, the 'greenbottle fly'. Admiral Cree, while I commonly refer to him as a 'blowfly', would more accurately be described as a Greenbottle Fly. As explained in his bio, Admiral Cree is a coward, and so I spent much time looking for a particularly dirty, cowardly, and desperate creature to represent him. The blowfly has to be one of the grossest insects I have EVER read about (and THAT's saying something!). Their eggs are laid into the carcasses of dead animals, or the eyelids of live frogs! That way the emerging larvae have plenty to eat...EEEEEEEEWWWWWW W.I guess if you're too weak or cowardly to go hunting for food this is a fair alternative...ya, that sounds Cree enough for me!
'Blowflies': Also referred to as the 'bluebottle fly', it contains among others, the 'greenbottle fly'. Admiral Cree, while I commonly refer to him as a 'blowfly', would more accurately be described as a Greenbottle Fly. As explained in his bio, Admiral Cree is a coward, and so I spent much time looking for a particularly dirty, cowardly, and desperate creature to represent him. The blowfly has to be one of the grossest insects I have EVER read about (and THAT's saying something!). Their eggs are laid into the carcasses of dead animals, or the eyelids of live frogs! That way the emerging larvae have plenty to eat...EEEEEEEEWWWWWW W.I guess if you're too weak or cowardly to go hunting for food this is a fair alternative...ya, that sounds Cree enough for me!
Insect-O-Fact #5
Insect-O-Fact #5
"Ladybugs": Ladybugs are a great favourite with Mankind yound and old alike. They can be found in every corner of the world, sporting about 3400 species. At times they are actually bred to feed on aphids and scale insects in order to protect jeopardized plants. Quite the green thumbs aren't they? In light of this they have been branded with a variety of Amiable names including; Sun Calf, God's Lamb, or God's Little Thief. Aren't they just soo loveable? Maybe it's just me!
"Ladybugs": Ladybugs are a great favourite with Mankind yound and old alike. They can be found in every corner of the world, sporting about 3400 species. At times they are actually bred to feed on aphids and scale insects in order to protect jeopardized plants. Quite the green thumbs aren't they? In light of this they have been branded with a variety of Amiable names including; Sun Calf, God's Lamb, or God's Little Thief. Aren't they just soo loveable? Maybe it's just me!
Insect-O-Fact #4
"Pheromones": Pheromones, for me, are one of the most interesting aspects of this story and its potential. These pheromones, or Ecto-Hormones, are transported outside the body resulting in a direct developmental effect on hormone levels or behavioural change. These effects vary, just as the type of pheromones vary. There are Aggregation pheromones (like an insect booty call!), Alarm pheromones (often used by bees), Trail pheromones (ants use them when scouting for food), and many more!This puts a new meaning to 'spidey senses', and should surely add a new dynamic level of abilities to my creatures. I'm not using super powers in this series, but with innate abilities like this possessed by all insects, who needs super powers!?!
"Pheromones": Pheromones, for me, are one of the most interesting aspects of this story and its potential. These pheromones, or Ecto-Hormones, are transported outside the body resulting in a direct developmental effect on hormone levels or behavioural change. These effects vary, just as the type of pheromones vary. There are Aggregation pheromones (like an insect booty call!), Alarm pheromones (often used by bees), Trail pheromones (ants use them when scouting for food), and many more!This puts a new meaning to 'spidey senses', and should surely add a new dynamic level of abilities to my creatures. I'm not using super powers in this series, but with innate abilities like this possessed by all insects, who needs super powers!?!
Insect-O-Fact #3
Insect-O- Fact #3
"Baron Tarq the Sand Wasp": Baron Tarq is a mean, evil, ruthless tyrant. I needed to choose an appropriately evil insect for his character. The Sand Wasps are natural predators. While they hunt and feed on a variety of insects the most favourable or consistent prey appears to be flies. This little tidbit could make for a rather interesting relationship between Tarq and Admiral Cree (Admiral of the Fly Federation).The Sand Wasps' nests attract different parasitic flies, and wasps. The Sand Wasp has been known to feed even on the Wasp parasites. This is an extremely rare phenomenon in the Animal Kingdom. Wow. It doesn't get much more ruthless or evil than that!
"Baron Tarq the Sand Wasp": Baron Tarq is a mean, evil, ruthless tyrant. I needed to choose an appropriately evil insect for his character. The Sand Wasps are natural predators. While they hunt and feed on a variety of insects the most favourable or consistent prey appears to be flies. This little tidbit could make for a rather interesting relationship between Tarq and Admiral Cree (Admiral of the Fly Federation).The Sand Wasps' nests attract different parasitic flies, and wasps. The Sand Wasp has been known to feed even on the Wasp parasites. This is an extremely rare phenomenon in the Animal Kingdom. Wow. It doesn't get much more ruthless or evil than that!
Monday, April 20, 2009
SPI Update 4-20-2009
Hi all,
Well the votes are definitely picking up, thanks to some very passionate promoting by my wife, sisters, cousins, etc. There seems to have been an explosion of 'Underground' buzz (haha get it?) all over Facebook, and it seems to be doing the trick. Thank you to everyone!
I'm currently in 12th place, but there have been a bunch more entries today so there sudden influx of votes is even MORE needed than before! Let's keep it up guys! And here's the next Insect-O-Fact.
Insect-O-Fact #2
"Beetles": This one's for my family! Did you know that the Ladybug is actually a form of beetle? In fact, beetles make up the largest order of living things with about 290,000 species known worldwide. And NO, that does NOT include all of my 'Beedle' family members here in the Windsor area! Beedle family? Bug comic? Coincidence? Purely!
Well the votes are definitely picking up, thanks to some very passionate promoting by my wife, sisters, cousins, etc. There seems to have been an explosion of 'Underground' buzz (haha get it?) all over Facebook, and it seems to be doing the trick. Thank you to everyone!
I'm currently in 12th place, but there have been a bunch more entries today so there sudden influx of votes is even MORE needed than before! Let's keep it up guys! And here's the next Insect-O-Fact.
Insect-O-Fact #2
"Beetles": This one's for my family! Did you know that the Ladybug is actually a form of beetle? In fact, beetles make up the largest order of living things with about 290,000 species known worldwide. And NO, that does NOT include all of my 'Beedle' family members here in the Windsor area! Beedle family? Bug comic? Coincidence? Purely!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
SPI Update and Insect-o-Fact
Hi All,
Well, the public vote is going pretty slowly....I'm trying not to be too discouraged, but I AM surprised that out of the 124 members of the Underground group only 6 have voted! This is really easy, and doesn't take much time at all. As my wife so adequately stated if you've got time to pee, you've got time to vote!
In anycase, here's the first of our Insect-O-Facts...
Insect-O-Fact #1
Diapause: It is currently harvest time throughout The Underground. Throughout the land insects of all breeds are preparing themselves for the Great Chill. Gathering as much food and supplies as possible, concerning themselves only with the coming change of season.During the Great Chill (winter) many insects go into a state of hibernation called 'diapause'. While in this state, Ladybugs in particular will feed on their stored body fat. The harvest is very important then, because it gives the Ladybugs enough sustenance to survive the long hard winter.Thank you once again to all the supporters.
Well, the public vote is going pretty slowly....I'm trying not to be too discouraged, but I AM surprised that out of the 124 members of the Underground group only 6 have voted! This is really easy, and doesn't take much time at all. As my wife so adequately stated if you've got time to pee, you've got time to vote!
In anycase, here's the first of our Insect-O-Facts...
Insect-O-Fact #1
Diapause: It is currently harvest time throughout The Underground. Throughout the land insects of all breeds are preparing themselves for the Great Chill. Gathering as much food and supplies as possible, concerning themselves only with the coming change of season.During the Great Chill (winter) many insects go into a state of hibernation called 'diapause'. While in this state, Ladybugs in particular will feed on their stored body fat. The harvest is very important then, because it gives the Ladybugs enough sustenance to survive the long hard winter.Thank you once again to all the supporters.
Friday, April 17, 2009
SPI 2009 Round 2 Update
Well, after squeaking through Round 1 I knew I had alot of work to do in order to make up. And let me tell you I worked my tail off! Before I even posted the submissions I knew I had achieved something. Irregardless of what happens with the competition I know that I have grown as an artist through this experience. Being involved with such a talented group of artists/peers is something truly amazing, and I will carry it with me for always.
As for the judges, I got a yes vote from all three of them! With some critiques and sugggestions, 3 positive votes. Their input centered mostly on the logo for the Underground which I have started to tweak. I love where this project is going, and I'm very thankful for the guidance and observations being offered.
So now the public vote has started, and if you haven't heard already you can go on every day and vote for your favourite buggy heroes!
http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/content287.html
I've decided that everyday, as I cast my own vote, I'll try to give some Insect-facts, maybe an insight into how I generate characters, plots, and domains! This is going to be fun! Who's with me??
As for the judges, I got a yes vote from all three of them! With some critiques and sugggestions, 3 positive votes. Their input centered mostly on the logo for the Underground which I have started to tweak. I love where this project is going, and I'm very thankful for the guidance and observations being offered.
So now the public vote has started, and if you haven't heard already you can go on every day and vote for your favourite buggy heroes!
http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/content287.html
I've decided that everyday, as I cast my own vote, I'll try to give some Insect-facts, maybe an insight into how I generate characters, plots, and domains! This is going to be fun! Who's with me??
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