It is decided (#1-3 ranking style)
Thanks so much for your input everyone. This is super important–it is about the community, what will work for everyone. It seems this method is the most agreeable, and still fair in that, if still considering the criteria in shaping your ranking, you will have done both your judging and the art pieces the justice they deserve (see details at bottom).
Here is how this is going to go.
**BEGINNING 6AM EST 4/13,**All contestants will, as originally required, PM @azulryu , @kingboo64 , and @brendantheclayboy TOGETHER in one group message. This message will indicate your #1, #2, and #3 ranking for EVERY category. Remember, all non-contestants of E4 are also welcome to vote provided they have the account age requirement. You still are NOT allowed to rank your own art work.
So it should look something like this:
Child
#1. x by _____
#2. y by _____
#3. z by _____
Recreation
#1. x by _____
#2. y by _____
#3. z by _____
etc.
Just copy and paste the name/artist from the gallery on page one (2nd post) of the this thread, where you can view all the artwork that has been organized by category. #1 is going to receive the highest points, #3 the lowest. We will tally the points and declare winners once the voting period is over. New voting period end will be 10pm EST 4/20.
There is ONE THING WE REQUEST. Please still consider the criteria in shaping your ranking of the art. This still keeps the categories fairly distinct, and still provides a layer of objectivity. It isn’t supposed to be about you picking whoever did your favorite Pokemon. You should really be trying to judge the best, the most creative, the most provoking, etc. If you still consider the criteria, we feel this will still accomplish the original idea of rewarding those who did the best of their category(s), in applying the principles. As a reminder, they are:
Childlike:
Personality/Impression
Fun/Entertainment value
Originality/Creativity
Is it Childlike?
Recreation:
Background
Likeness/Accuracy
Composition
Creativity
3D Virtual:
Personality/Impression
Fun/Entertainment Value
Originality/Creativity
Composition
Original:
Personality/Impression
Fun/Entertainment Value
Originality/Creativity
Technical Proficiency
A link to the descriptions of the criteria are HERE. Again, just keep them in mind. No need to overthink it. You can just rank the art as you see fit, but we just wanted to include these to keep the spirit of intention alive, in having 4 categories with unique parameters.
(The OP is updated reflecting the new rule on voting)
Thank you everyone! Please begin PM’s starting any time tomorrow 6AM EST!
P.S. For those who’ve already completed a ballot, we are truly sorry for the amount of time spent. Thank you for your enthusiasm! We will do way better next year.