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Special Events Forums => King of the Hill => Topic started by: TracerX on December 17, 2003, 10:59:17 AM
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Just a thought, but I was looking around my office the other day, when I said to myself, 'If I ever won a KOTH event, I would want the whole world to know, or at least the people I know, that I had accomplished something of fairly great proportions.' I have been a member of many sporting tournaments, and I feel that the level of competition in the KOTH event is every bit as challenging, or even more so than any of these tournaments I have been involved in. In fact, I think it might be the best place to judge how good an online pilot you truly are. I can't think of a better single event anywhere online that would prove a pilot's skills. No one that is not an exceptional pilot will have a chance of winning the event. Maybe a frame or two, as proved by yours truly when I won a single flight (I was ecstatic), but winning outright is really a feat worthy of recognition in my book.
So, how hard would it be for Hitechcreations to issue a simple signed plaque or certificate to the winner of a monthly event that they could frame and place on a wall if they so desired? I feel that such an award, as simple as this is, could even make the event better than it currently is. I know how hard this is to comprehend since BigMax and the crew does such a nice job as it is, but people might actually jot the date down on their calendars if they knew some trinket or prize was actually at stake here. I know I would truly treasure any recognition offered for participation and victory in this event.
Just thinking out loud here, but let me know what you think? BigMax, is this something that is possible, and would be supported by the KOTH event team?
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TracerX,
I think it is a wonderful idea and will make sure to email the "Big Guys" to see if it is doable. If there are any other KOTHers that share this sentiment, please let it be known as there is "strength in numbers".
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I love the idea. *Checks his wall and sees it empty as of now* :D
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Hey Wildthing, don't worry about wallpapering over that old wood panneling from the '70's, I'm sure you'll have plenty of awards to cover it up if this thing goes through.
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Originally posted by tracerx
I have been a member of many sporting tournaments, and I feel that the level of competition in the KOTH event is every bit as challenging, or even more so than any of these tournaments I have been involved in. In fact, I think it might be the best place to judge how good an online pilot you truly are. I can't think of a better single event anywhere online that would prove a pilot's skills. No one that is not an exceptional pilot will have a chance of winning the event.
My thoughts exactly.. KOTH is a great place to show what your made of, and to generally have alot of fun while doing it. When you've participated in many KOTH's like myself you get the family feeling everytime you fly in this event. Most of the faces you fight are the same faces you fought last month and so on.. Alot of great gentlemen fly in this event, and i can be proud to say i love being shot down by them, and shooting them down ;)
But on another note, IMO the more you fly in this event, the better your situational awareness gets, your aim gets better, etc, but generally you get better. I would recommend flying in this event to everyone..
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I agree fantastic idea. KOTH is a great event (even tho circumstances have contrived to make me miss the last couple :( )
One of the things I do plan for the new special events website is a KOTH 'Hall of Fame where every winner will be immortalised.
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tracer good idea but a plaque imo would be to expensive to give out each month and 2 of them.
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Sounds like a great idea to me as well!
:aok
Newman
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Wonderful idea
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Great Idea Tracer :)
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I like the idea [ he said grasping at the thin hope he ever wins one LoL ].
You could also maybe have a 'win three and you don't get any more' policy to cut costs. They could be something simple like a mouse pad or maybe credit to your account with a KOTH win worth say five dollars.
Something small but still kind of nice and worth acheiving. For the guys who seem to consistantly win, and I wont mention WldThin.... oops I just did :) ... he could keep his winnings 'on the table' so to speak and let it ride possibly leading to a more valuble prize if he got a natural Three-peat KOTH for instance.
I'd be nice to have the KOTH winners have a showdown for KOTH for the year. That one would get you the $20 trophy or whatever they think is appropriate.
As it is now the rather large BullsEye they get painted on their aircraft in subsequent KOTHs is hardly rewarding enough now.
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I want a plaque.... I got my jug trophey 'stolen' from me
hehehehe:aok
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No, there's two O's in Goose boys.
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Originally posted by najdorf
No, there's two O's in Goose boys.
:D :lol Yeah well the plaque for second place is down in the ladies room. :)
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Or mabey a little KOTH Champion patch or iron-on to put on your AH t-shirt :D
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That sounds nice too Murdr. Good thing WT wears XXL shirts. <--Guessing.
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Amen Brothers. Certificate wouldnt be at all expensive. Also like the idea of KOTH winners tourney. Hey how about a website to share the best recorded dogfites--i'm sure most of these would come from KOTH events--man, those guys are good. That said, recognition of some sort is a great idea that would increase participation.
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Originally posted by TracerX
That sounds nice too Murdr. Good thing WT wears XXL shirts. <--Guessing.
WT wears a large m8 ;) Just cause i fly a virtual game half the day doesnt mean im not fit :p
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yep good idea
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Originally posted by B17Skull12
tracer good idea but a plaque imo would be to expensive to give out each month and 2 of them.
I disagree with you Skull, think about it, Hitech makes somewhere in the neiborhood of around $30-50K monthly from the game, and i think its great for the fellas to get that kind of $$ after making an exceptional game like this. But i also think that it is very doable for them to give back to one or two of us per month for the exceptional flying we show and time we put into it.
And Tracer....GREAT IDEA BRO!!
Plus, u thought of this idea even b4 i won KOTH.....;)
<> Hitech
Beans101 OUT!!
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Originally posted by B17Skull12
:D :lol Yeah well the plaque for second place is down in the ladies room. :)
Actually, its "the Plaque for the Alternates is down in the ladies room!! :D
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Originally posted by WldThing
WT wears a large m8 ;) Just cause i fly a virtual game half the day doesnt mean im not fit :p
ROFL WT... ME TOO... WTF.... wait, Tracer isnt fat either....Sorry WT, i dont know y he thinks that, ill knock him out for u next time i c him ok!! :p
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Once AH2 is out; how about a "trophy skin"???; and the right to wear it for a month in the MA??
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Hey, trophy skin, that has some potential. Anything to get WT in pink, I'm game. Beans too, but he looks better in yellow. :D
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Ok, no comments on this for a while, I have decided to look into this a bit. I will go to a printing company, and get pricing information on printing some blank certificates, and possibly present a completed sample of what I have in mind. We will see where it leads to from there.
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certificate is better!
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Not to disrespect you HT, but a good recognition of what some of these guys are doing would help.
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I will take it upon myself to come up with something for yas....
I have a buddy that is very artistic so I think I can gen up something... And I promise it will be kewl & distinguished.
Anyone have any specific ideas or suggestions on format or conetent, please email them to me. I'll do my best to incorporate something from every serious proposal.
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my only suggestion is have the name bigmax printed out already.
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No _ _ _ smooching n here!
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HITECH..
How about this...KOTH winners name should appear on MOTD for that Month..
EURO KOTH WINNER BiGB
USA KOTH WINNER BiGB
then everyone logging on could say..WTG........sandbagger:)
free...costs no money...and it gives Recog of soem guy who escaped the dogpile after he won 2 rounds!..lol
Love
BiGB
xoxo
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I have completed a "rough" document and am forwarding it to HTC tomorrow...
IF you are on the mailer, you will be receiving a copy.... Any and ALL feedback is welcome!
Here's the link for those of you who aren't on the mailer! (http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/64/64384/folders/59664/1029798KothCertV1.jpg)
(http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/64/64384/folders/59664/Thumbnails/1029798KothCertV1.jpg)
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Looks good, but somewhat hard to read with that text.... But overall i likes.
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It is very clear in print... I may play with the fonts some, but want to stay with the "Old English" theme - gives it a certain "feel" IMO.
Thanks for the feedback WT... P.S. Where were you Saturday?
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O rgr, gotcha..
I was workin Saturday, but i should be able to make this E Koth... maybe :)