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The online award ceremony for [[IntroComp 2005]].

==Pre-Ceremony Chatter==
'''[[Gunther Schmidl | Gunther]]''' says (to [[Jacqueline A. Lott | Jacqueline]]), "This better be good!!"<br>
'''[[Michael Martin | McMartin]]''' says, "When in doubt, follow other people, I suppose"<br>
'''HairBot''' exclaims (at McMartin), "You are a Sheep!"<br>
'''[[David Welbourn | DavidW]]''' says, "[[David Whyld]] should show up. He was here this morning."<br>
'''Rusalka''' says, "he's in the lounge"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Woo.  People actually attending the ceremony.  Wonderful."<br>
'''[[William McDuff | William]]''' yawns.  This is not a Japan Standard Time friendly presentation.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I am sorry, William.  Honest."<br>
'''[[J. Robinson Wheeler | Rob]]''' says (to William), "wow, you came anyway"<br>
'''Rob''' says, "I didn't realize you were in Japan until you were comparing time zones yesterday"<br>
'''DavidW''' asks (of William), "What o'clock is it for you?"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' asks, "Hello, David and David and William and Michael and are there other contestants here?"<br>
'''William''' says, "Heh.  I really want to know how I did.  And I think I can nap later.  Preferably before I start driving."<br>
'''William''' says, "It's just shy 5 am."<br>
'''[[David Whyld | davidwhyld]]''' exclaims, "Howdy!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Wow.  We're really glad you either woke up or stayed up, William."<br>
'''William''' says, "No problem.  *yawn*"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Two minutes.  Squee."<br>
'''McMartin''' acquires tea, settles in<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "One minute."<br>
'''davidwhyld''' asks, "Anyone else kind of embarrassed they missed the voting deadline?"<br>
'''William''' says, "Nope.  Couldn't vote if you submitted, I thought."<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "Not really, especially since I can't vote"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "Us authors weren't allowed to vote."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Yeah, authors couldn't vote."<br>
'''[[Neil K. Guy | Grocible]]''' says, "hello everyone"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Beta testers could, but only on games that they didn't test."<br>
'''Grocible''' returns from nice picnic<br>
'''DavidW''' asks, "But *somebody* voted, yes?"

==Start of Ceremony==
'''Jacqueline''' clears her throat and steps up on stage.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Good afternoon, evening, morning, day, night, whatever it is where you are, and welcome to the 2005 IntroComp awards ceremony."<br>
(applause)

'''davidwhyld''' says, "Authors couldn't vote? Whew! That's a relief! I felt kind of bad for not weighing in with my vote."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Thank you for attending this humble little gathering."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I would like to begin by thanking our sponsor, XyzzyNews!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "[[Eileen Mullin | Eileen McMullin]] has endured yet another year of dealing with me, and is to be commended for such."<br>
(applause)

'''Jacqueline''' says, "Also, many thanks to Eileen for tabulating votes so quickly so that we could announce the winners post haste!"<br>
'''davidwhyld''' exclaims, "Drum roll!"<br>
'''McMartin''' cheers in a dignified manner<br>
'''Grocible''' says, "Eileen Mullin is... the Tabulator"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Well, after a bit of haste... 'cause I have more people to thank."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Thank you to [[Neil deMause]], the Father of IntroComp, without whom we would not be gathered here today."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I would like to thank all of this year's contestants."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "So... thank you in alphabetical order by last name to [[Robert DeFord]], [[Serhei Makarov]], [[Michael Martin | Michael C. Martin]], [[William McDuff]], [[Bryce J. Rhaiz]], [[David Welbourn]] and [[David Whyld]]."<br>
(applause)

'''Jacqueline''' says, "There was another strong field of competitors this year, and that's what keeps IntroComp going."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I very much enjoyed the introductions this year, and was sad to see that we could not, well, fit more people into the top three."<br>
'''davidwhyld''' says, "I'm sure reverse alphabetical order would have been better..."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I would encourage everyone to finish the introduction that they submitted, even if they didn't place."<br>
'''DavidW''' says (to davidwhyld), "hehe"<br>
'''davidwhyld''' says, "I'm happy to be 3.1 if no one objects"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Finally, I would like to thank everyone who downloaded, unzipped, played, and voted."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Even more thanks to those of you who e-mailed feedback to this year's authors, and to those of you who might post reviews of this year's introductions."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Feedback is really the true prize in this comp, I've always thought."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Though there will be money in the offering, should any of the top three entrants complete their game by July 23, 2006."<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "hooray for feedback"<br>
'''William''' claps.  "Yay players!  For having to deal with our buggy stuff. :)<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I am sort of dismayed that no winner has ever finished there game in this comp (and yes, I know that I bear a portion of the guilt), and so I am UPPING THE STAKES."<br>
(gasps)

'''Jacqueline''' says, "(...I think... I'm not sure what I offered last year.)"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Anyway, third place will receive $40 for finishing, second place will receive $60, and first will receive $100."<br>
'''McMartin''' cues dramatic chord<br>
'''davidwhyld''' exclaims, "Gosh!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "(All values in US funds, minus any converstion fee that might be required.)"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "(Void where prohibited by law.  No animals will be harmed.  Your mileage may vary.)"<br>
'''Morgana''' says, "wow"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "golly"<br>
'''William''' claps for the cash.  Cool!<br>
'''[[Dan Shiovitz | inky]]''' says, "[[Adam Thornton]] cries!"<br>
'''Rob''' says, "mm cash"<br>
'''[[Brendan Barnwell | BrenBarn]]''' says, "by thunder"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says (to inky), "Note my careful wording!"<br>
'''davidwhyld''' says, "Let's hope my plan to enter under 3 different names works out then..."<br>
'''Rob''' chants fi-nish, fi-nish...!<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "No animals harmed? oops."

==Second Runner-Up==
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Anyway, enough of my blathering on.  Let's get down to the awards!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I am extremely pleased to announce this year's second runner up in IntroComp!"<br>
'''inky''' says, "aha"<br>
'''inky''' says, "tricky"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says (to inky), "Thassame."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I repeat... I am extremely pleased to announce this year's second runner up in IntroComp!"<br>
(From '''William''') *No animals harmed...except a fish if you try the 'And they all died' ending.*<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "An introduction filled with critters, gustatory delights, and objects that talk when they normally shouldn't..."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Please give a cheer and a shout for Mr. David Welbourn and his introduction [[The Fox, The Dragon, and The Stale Loaf of Bread]]!"<br>
(applause)

'''davidwhyld''' says, "At least there's one David in the top three..."<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "thank you. thank you."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' magically inscribes the plaque on the third place trophy, using only the power of her mind.  This is just a little freaky, and rather unsettling.  Anyway, it suddenly occurs to you that if you type 'x Jacqueline's ohoatpia' you will be able to examine the plaque and see what it says.<br>
'''BrenBarn''' says, "hooray for gustatority"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Okay, now you'll have to type >x DavidW's ohoatpia"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "I hope to complete my game so you'll see more of the fox, dragon, and stale loaf of bread... as PCs."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' gives one half of a third place IntroComp award to DavidW.<br>
'''inky''' says (to DW), "wow, crazy"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "Thank you, Jacqueline."<br>
'''William''' looks forward to playing as a stale loaf of bread.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' asks, "Any more words for your fans, David?"<br>
'''inky''' says, ">GO STALE"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "Yes. "You Will Believe a Stale Loaf of Bread Can Fly"."<br>
'''HairBot''' exclaims, "Spoilers!"<br>
'''BrenBarn''' says, "I be done seen about everything when I see a loaf of bread fly"<br>
'''William''' exclaims, "Speech!  Speech!  Specch!  Speech!"<br>
'''inky''' says, "he just has to give the intro to a speech"<br>
'''Rob''' says, "he only has to give half of a speech"<br>
'''BrenBarn''' says, "Friends, romans, countrymen, lend me one ear each, then the other one after I finish my game"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "heh"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "I'm really glad you all liked my game. Thank you, everyone. I'll try to complete it."<br>
(applause)

==First Runner-Up==
'''Jacqueline''' says, "It is now my pleasure to announce this year's first runner up in IntroComp!"<br>
'''davidwhyld''' exclaims, "Drum roll!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "The second runner up's introduction is full of intrigue, secrecy, and moments that induce horrible flashbacks to when I was in grad school..."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Put your virtual hands together for Mr. Michael C. Martin and his introduction, [[Weishaupt Scholars: Prologue]]!"<br>
(applause)

'''McMartin''' says, "Wow"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' gives one half of a second place IntroComp award to McMartin.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' magically inscribes the plaque on the second place trophy (well, One Half Of A Second Place IntroComp Award, or OHOASPIA), using only the power of her mind and gives it to Michael.  You're still getting used to the idea that she can do this.  It again occurs to you that if you type 'x  McMartin's ohoaspia' you will be able to examine the plaque and see what it says.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' asks, "Aside from 'Wow,' have you a speech, Michael?"<br>
'''William''' awards a gentlemen and a scholar an A- for a fine intro, but is looking forward to a final grade.<br>
'''McMartin''' also quietly denies that the WS were crafted shortly after he entered grad school, first<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I mean, 'Wow' is a good speech, don't get me wrong."<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "Well, there's also the traditional 'thanks' and such."<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "And the mighty vow to actually get the thing done.  The remainder of the speech is currently a bunch of notes on a notepad and should show up by next year"<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "yay notes"<br>
'''inky''' says, "excellent"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Yay indeed.  Well done, Michael."<br>
'''Rob''' says, "good, good"<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "It includes bullet points such as 'greatly enjoyed all other entries this year' and 'wonder if I need to keep ducking last names'""

==Winner==
'''Jacqueline''' says, "And so then, I am extremely pleased to announce this year's WINNER of IntroComp!"<br>
'''[[Sam Kabo Ashwell | maga]]''' gasps in anticipation<br>
'''McMartin''' hastens back to seat<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Please give a round of applause..."<br>
'''William''' cheers and crosses fingers, picking them from the ground to do so.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "...and stand if the mood strikes you to do so..."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "...for..."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "...Mr. William McDuff and his wonderfully wacky introduction, [[Deadsville]]!"<br>
(applause)

'''Rob''' says, "good thing he cranked himself out of bed"<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "> FEAST ON SOFT TENDER BRAINMEATS"<br>
'''William''' jaw drops in mild surprise.  He retrieves it before it rots.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I am so glad you're awake for this, William.  Well done!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' gives one half of a first place IntroComp award to William.<br>
'''Jacqueline''' magically inscribes the plaque on the first place trophy, using only the power of her mind.  Youre starting to become accustomed to her awesome powers.  If you that if you type 'x  William's ohoafpia' you will be able to examine the plaque and see what it says.<br>
'''Rob''' says, "Finish the game! Finish the game!"<br>
'''William''' shambles up to the stage, and accepts the half-a-trophy.<br>
'''William''' says, "Rrragh, groan, moan, rrraghhhh."<br>
(laughter, cheering, calls for brains)

'''William''' pauses, and has some hot chocolate.<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "Maybe the ceremony was timed so William would be in character"<br>
'''William''' says, "Er, thank you everybody, and nods at McMartin.  "I feel wholly zombish at the moment.  I promise brains for everyone, once I find mine.  I'd like to thank playtesters, players, Eileen, and of course Jacqueline, for without who's hard work, we wouldn't be here."<br>
(applause)

'''davidwhyld''' says, "Well deserved win"<br>
'''William''' says, "Please send any bugs to me, as I'd like to release a post-comp Intro version before working on the big thing.  Thanks everyone."<br>
(applause)

'''Jacqueline''' says, "There's $100 for a finished game by next July, William."<br>
'''William''' exclaims, "See you with a completed game next year!"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Please, make me $100 poor."<br>
'''William''' descends from the platform.<br>
'''inky''' says, "$100 or a bearskin rug"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "All three of you... that's $200 I'm doling out, so make me poor, please."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says (to inky), "Heh"<br>
'''William''' will attempt to.  He has a yen for yen. :)<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "And I'm afraid that's all the pomp and circumstance I can muster for today.  Congratulations to David, Michael, and William!"<br>
(applause)

==Post-Ceremony Chatter==
'''davidwhyld''' asks, "What about the games at 4 to 7?"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "We only announce the top three, David.  That's sort of always been the way."<br>
'''Rob''' asks, "what if one of the 4 to 7 people finished by next year?"<br>
'''inky''' says, "we applaud their efforts"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "More if there are a ton of entrants, but with seven we only announce top three."<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "We get to play it!"<br>
'''maga''' says (to Rob), "a warm handshake (postage not included)"<br>
'''Rob''' says, "ew, a warm hand in a box"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Indeed.  What DavidW said."<br>
'''inky''' says, "if they can kill one of the top three finishers, then they have a chance to step into a prize"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "And I hope people do, because there were some that didn't place that I'd really like to see get finished."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Um, I hope they finish, not kill other contestants."<br>
'''William''' hahs.  He's safe.  No-one knows where Karakuwa _is_.<br>
'''inky''' says, "hee hee"<br>
'''davidwhyld''' says, "I'm going to finish mine... but I don't know when."<br>
'''DavidW''' says, "I wanna finished Harrington House, darnit."<br>
'''William''' hopes to finish by next year. ^_^<br>
'''McMartin''' says, "It was a very strong year"<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says (to McMartin), "It really was."<br>
'''William''' grins, and wonders when you'll finish the Waterhouse Women, Jacqueline?<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "I am working on it."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "Honest."<br>
'''Jacqueline''' says, "G'day, everyone.  Thanks for coming!"<br>
'''William''' looks forward to it.  And to hopefully managing to get his game done.  Thanks for running this, Jacqueline.

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