At 12/13/07 12:32 PM, TomFulp wrote:
1) What should we call the trophy? The Tankies? The Shermans? Be creative...
If you really want to name the trophy after a tank, then why not choose the the greatest tank of world war II? This tank is arguably the single most important piece of equipment of that war and is directly responsible for defeating those terrible Nazi's. The Sherman tank, although not a bad tank in itself, pales in comparison to the great achievments of the mighty T-34!
2) Should the song of the year be required to be featured in a game or movie (like the Oscars)? This would encourage more collaboration on big projects.
Maybe. I guess the real question here is: is NG a community for flash or a community for all sorts of artists? If the former, then the Oscar route is more correct. If the latter, then no such restrictions are necessary. I'd say not to make this a requirement really, as there maybe talented musicians out there with great music not in a flash and it'd be better if the judgement of what music is good or not dosen't depend on a visual aspect.
3) What nominations would you like to make for each of the above categories? These will all be taken under advisement.
1. Movie of the Year
Waterlollies or Dad's at Work. The first is simply outstanding, whilest the other is massively funny. But since both are going to be nominated any way, Objectionable Apparatus 2 (an amazingly creepy and visually designed movie) or Rienland (very unusual, great animation) could also be candidates.
2. Game of the Year - Programming
Well this one is no contest really. Portal is the movie to beat. But > - RhythmBlaster V2 also has pretty impressive programing behind it.
3. Game of the Year - Art
Detective Grimoire, hands down. By far the best visuals. Can't think of anything else.
4. Song of the Year (from Audio Portal)
Hmmm... Can't think of any right now.
5. Leadership Award
HeRetiK. For his highly inovative "The Red Line" project. Again, no one else comes to mind.
But the question that must be asked: who will vote on the winners?