After months of planning the First Annual Defender Awards got off to a successful start this week, which has resulted in a very busy time for the organisers. Following a period of promotion, the FRA forums have been inundated with people from all sides of the Nationstates spectrum, ranging from past defenders and invaders to current ones.
With all awards bar one being contested, one of the awards which has gained the most interest is the Lifetime Achievement Award for Dedication to Defending, which has seen 10 nations already reaching the required quota with still another week left before the nomination period closes.
With invaders also being allowed to participate in this year’s award ceremony, it has allowed for some interesting choices to be made for certain awards. The Blackbird Award for the Invader group which is viewed by the community as the greatest of last year for whatever reason, has seen the usual names being put up for vote, such as the DEN and Lone Wolves United. This year has also seen the rise to fame of Catlandatopia who have carved out a reputation for being ruthless invaders, often gaining a superior amount of nations to that of the defending force. Despite being attributed to the destruction of a number of regions, Catlandatopia has also helped out a number of regions by helping them to refound.
Northern Chittowa, the organiser of the event has stated how pleased he is with the turnout so far, and hopes for the initial success to continue, ‘It has been an amazing turnout thus far. I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it is doing just now, and with another week of nominations yet to start, I am very hopeful now of this not only being a successful event this year, but also for the years to come.’
Northern Chittowa, who has found himself nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award has also hinted at possible changes to be made for next time, ‘With these being the first of its kind for the Defender world, and the first I have organised myself, there were always going to be a few teething problems and that’s the case. There are things which can be improved slightly and awards which should be changed or introduced’
With the excitement now building with only one week left for nominations, those who have already been added to the ballot have been left to hope that luck is on their side come voting day.
Sunday 25 February 2007
Tuesday 13 February 2007
First Annual Defender Awards announced
Today the Founderless Regions Alliance (FRA) announced its intention to hold the first annual defender awards on its forums. Despite a date yet to be set for the awards, the FRA has announced that it is ready to start receiving nominations within a week.
The brainchild of the FRA, The Defender Awards is the first of its kind to be held by defenders, and it is hoped that it will soon become an annual event. Northern Chittowa, the organiser of the event, today stated his excitement about the awards, ‘These awards wont be like any other that have been held in NS. We have been planning this for some time now, discussing what awards should be included as well as what should be left out. We are now left with a set of awards designed not only for show, but also pride.’
In January 2007, Invaders originally tried to hold the first Invader Awards, however due to lack of organisation, promotion and interest from the parties involved, it soon faded and has yet to be completed. Many sceptics of the awards have asked how the defenders own brand will be any different, and have stated their concerns that this is just be a publicity stunt for the FRA and Defenders in general. Northern Chittowa has strongly denied this by stating, ‘This is in no way, shape or form a stunt, but a way to award those who have done a great service to the defender cause.’ He went on to say, ‘The mistakes of the Invader Awards have been taken on during the discussions for ours and we have already taken steps to ensure that this one shall be successful.’
With the stage for the awards already having been set up on the FRA forums, all that is left, according to its organisers, are the people who will make it a success. ‘What we need now, are people from all across the spectrum of NS, ranging from defenders, to neutrals and invaders as well. We want this to be a success, and the only way it will be one, is if people take an active part.’
With awards ranging from the Lifetime Achievement award, to The International Cynic award, there are 13 overall awards which can be won. Despite a date having to yet be announced for the nomination period to start, the FRA are already encouraging people to begin to sign up to their forums at http://z7.invisionfree.com/FRA/index.php?act=idx and to begin to think who they would like to nominate for what award. While the Award forums are read only at the moment, visitors are encouraged to take part in any of the activities taking place on the forums at the time.
While there is scepticism as to how successful this award ceremony shall be, it is hoped by many that it will be a success and the awards shall become an annual event, of which defenders will take pride of being involved in.
The brainchild of the FRA, The Defender Awards is the first of its kind to be held by defenders, and it is hoped that it will soon become an annual event. Northern Chittowa, the organiser of the event, today stated his excitement about the awards, ‘These awards wont be like any other that have been held in NS. We have been planning this for some time now, discussing what awards should be included as well as what should be left out. We are now left with a set of awards designed not only for show, but also pride.’
In January 2007, Invaders originally tried to hold the first Invader Awards, however due to lack of organisation, promotion and interest from the parties involved, it soon faded and has yet to be completed. Many sceptics of the awards have asked how the defenders own brand will be any different, and have stated their concerns that this is just be a publicity stunt for the FRA and Defenders in general. Northern Chittowa has strongly denied this by stating, ‘This is in no way, shape or form a stunt, but a way to award those who have done a great service to the defender cause.’ He went on to say, ‘The mistakes of the Invader Awards have been taken on during the discussions for ours and we have already taken steps to ensure that this one shall be successful.’
With the stage for the awards already having been set up on the FRA forums, all that is left, according to its organisers, are the people who will make it a success. ‘What we need now, are people from all across the spectrum of NS, ranging from defenders, to neutrals and invaders as well. We want this to be a success, and the only way it will be one, is if people take an active part.’
With awards ranging from the Lifetime Achievement award, to The International Cynic award, there are 13 overall awards which can be won. Despite a date having to yet be announced for the nomination period to start, the FRA are already encouraging people to begin to sign up to their forums at http://z7.invisionfree.com/FRA/index.php?act=idx and to begin to think who they would like to nominate for what award. While the Award forums are read only at the moment, visitors are encouraged to take part in any of the activities taking place on the forums at the time.
While there is scepticism as to how successful this award ceremony shall be, it is hoped by many that it will be a success and the awards shall become an annual event, of which defenders will take pride of being involved in.
Wednesday 7 February 2007
New King in Lazarus!
This week has seen major change in the region of Lazarus. On the 2nd of February, Queen Harmoneia stated it was her intention to abdicate the throne, stating that her once dormant defender itch had become active once again. ‘It has been quite a while and it's been my second time as Delegate, but we all know, that everything comes to an end, so would my term… I do not want the region to lay dormant because of my RL, I want someone who has more time to devote to Lazarus. Another is, I miss defending, and I'm having a defender itch again, so, sorry about that.’
This day of great sadness at the ‘passing on’ of a great Queen was also a day of great joy as we welcomed to the throne her successor, the former Regent Dezzland. Dezzland, who has been a very active and vocal member of the Lazarus community since joining in June of last year, is also very active within Great Britain and Ireland and The West Pacific, performing the tasks of a citizen and a senator respectively.
Dezzland has since declared himself extremely proud at the opportunity to lead the Lazarus into a new dawn, stating his belief that despite being so young in regards to Nationstates politics, he has ‘complete confidence in the Chamber and Council.’
In the midst of this change, elections are currently being held in order to determine the next High Chamber of Lazarus. So far it has been a very active election period, with all positions open for election.
Standing for the Steward of Emerald City, Dipes has announced his intent to run again. During his time as Steward, he has tried to reorganised a once neglected sector of the region. His plans for next term include the explusion of inactive Council members.
Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis have both decided to stand for the position of Advocate of Foreign Enticement. This has led to each providing a detailed manifesto in which a number of different ideas have been stated. Most notably, both have stated their intent to further review Lazarus’s current allies, which still include the new dead region of Q102. Emperor Matthuisis early favourite for this position however due to his performance since being elected to that position last elections.
For Guardian of the Realm two well known and experienced members have decided to stand to replace the current minister Posul, who has decided against running for another term. Due to both candidates having a great deal of experience on the battlefield, it is hoped that whoever wins will be able to transform the fortunes of the so far unlucky Emerald Legion.
Finally we have the Director of Public Relations, once again being challenged by Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis. Northern Chittowa, the current DoPR is the favourite to retain his position and has stated his aim to bring more news to Lazarus shores, as well as to bring in new players as well.
This day of great sadness at the ‘passing on’ of a great Queen was also a day of great joy as we welcomed to the throne her successor, the former Regent Dezzland. Dezzland, who has been a very active and vocal member of the Lazarus community since joining in June of last year, is also very active within Great Britain and Ireland and The West Pacific, performing the tasks of a citizen and a senator respectively.
Dezzland has since declared himself extremely proud at the opportunity to lead the Lazarus into a new dawn, stating his belief that despite being so young in regards to Nationstates politics, he has ‘complete confidence in the Chamber and Council.’
In the midst of this change, elections are currently being held in order to determine the next High Chamber of Lazarus. So far it has been a very active election period, with all positions open for election.
Standing for the Steward of Emerald City, Dipes has announced his intent to run again. During his time as Steward, he has tried to reorganised a once neglected sector of the region. His plans for next term include the explusion of inactive Council members.
Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis have both decided to stand for the position of Advocate of Foreign Enticement. This has led to each providing a detailed manifesto in which a number of different ideas have been stated. Most notably, both have stated their intent to further review Lazarus’s current allies, which still include the new dead region of Q102. Emperor Matthuisis early favourite for this position however due to his performance since being elected to that position last elections.
For Guardian of the Realm two well known and experienced members have decided to stand to replace the current minister Posul, who has decided against running for another term. Due to both candidates having a great deal of experience on the battlefield, it is hoped that whoever wins will be able to transform the fortunes of the so far unlucky Emerald Legion.
Finally we have the Director of Public Relations, once again being challenged by Northern Chittowa and Emperor Matthuis. Northern Chittowa, the current DoPR is the favourite to retain his position and has stated his aim to bring more news to Lazarus shores, as well as to bring in new players as well.
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