Neo Avatars
Sep 11 2009, 10:47 AM
Before I get to the opening of any golden envelopes, allow me to go misty eyed for a moment while I reminisce...
Tehnoobshow helped us in launching this competition on our YouTube channel. It wasn’t long before it became clear that August would involve a lot of pizza, popcorn, salami, beer, buffering and general YouTubery.
I can honestly say that I witnessed pure player genius. We laughed so hard we cried (sometimes, I just cried), but, all things told, we were blown away by both the quality and quantity of player videos, which left the judges with the very difficult task of trying to shortlist the submissions. Their mission was to choose their favourite five videos to go into a player polls. They really struggled to reduce the list to six finalists, given the awesome list of videos that were submitted.
The poll has now closed, the judges are hopefully speaking to each other again, and we now know who our grand prize winner and runners-up are. Ladies and gentlemen (and trolls): the winner of the RuneScape machinima competition is...Excl!
Congratulations to Excl, whose video really captured the trauma that so many video makers went through during this competition. Excl wins some signed Jagex goodies, a lifetime RuneScape membership, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Jagex Games Studios! So, pack your bags and dig out your passport, Excl – you’re coming to visit us!
That leaves Arrow gun 99, Bumbum007, Jinsr44, KKcomics and MommaKitty as runners-up. They each win signed Jagex goodies and a lifetime RuneScape membership, so a big congratulations to them too!
We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who entered and made the competition the event it was. Congratulations, everyone, you truly raised the bar for RuneScape machinima. =) Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and keep sending us your RuneScape videos!
We’ve got plenty more competitions up our sleeves, but we’ll save the details for the next Community Management blog.
Finally, in the spirit of inviting players to party with us, we’re also asking Excl and a handful of the top players (both free and members) to also join us at our next Studio Jolly later this month.
Take care and have fun!
Mark Gerhard
CEO, Jagex
Easl
Sep 11 2009, 10:51 AM
I liked his video but KKcomics was the only one that made me laugh. I'l be pming him the demands of fakers before he leaves though
Sparhawke
Sep 11 2009, 10:52 AM
My vote went to Jinsr44 but congratulations to Excl
Josh
Sep 11 2009, 10:52 AM
Since when was lifetime membership a prize? Also what's with the party?
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Finally, in the spirit of inviting players to party with us, we’re also asking Excl and a handful of the top players (both free and members) to also join us at our next Studio Jolly later this month.
Ann
Sep 11 2009, 10:55 AM
Congrats Excl, be sure to bring a camera!
(1) Lady
Sep 11 2009, 10:59 AM
Can someone link to the video? o.O Grats to him anyway. :>
Spirit Shield
Sep 11 2009, 11:27 AM
Grats! I envy you.
Scrum
Sep 11 2009, 11:27 AM
Grats Excl. Wasn't he a Slammer? I voted for him anyway
HAVE FUN AT JAGIX THEM PARC
Da Scotsman
Sep 11 2009, 11:39 AM
QUOTE ((1) Lady @ Sep 11 2009, 03:59 PM)
Can someone link to the video? o.O Grats to him anyway. :>
Here you go.
QUOTE (Scrum @ Sep 11 2009, 04:27 PM)
Grats Excl. Wasn't he a Slammer? I voted for him anyway
HAVE FUN AT JAGIX THEM PARC
He does have an account on Sal's but he's not very active and only has 32 posts since April 18th 2008
My vote went towards the dancing one which I just thought was rather spectacular. But still well done Excl and they're some nice goodies you won there
Blyaunte
Sep 11 2009, 11:45 AM
QUOTE
Ladies and gentlemen (and trolls): the winner of the RuneScape machinima competition is...Excl!
Congratulations to Excl, whose video really captured the trauma that so many video makers went through during this competition. Excl wins some signed Jagex goodies, a lifetime RuneScape membership, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Jagex Games Studios! So, pack your bags and dig out your passport, Excl – you’re coming to visit us!
w00t! Gratz Excl!!!
-82-
Sep 11 2009, 11:52 AM
If I won I'd just be "Can I have the Membership just please?"
Don't really want RuneScapey things about my house, nor would I want to go over to England and meet some people who make a game on the internet, because I edited a video for a competition.
Plus there are some update I didn't like, so I wouldn't be very welcoming
Bring a video recorder and show us you kicking Mark Gerhard
LightSlei
Sep 11 2009, 12:15 PM
QUOTE (-82- @ Sep 11 2009, 12:52 PM)
If I won I'd just be "Can I have the Membership just please?"
Don't really want RuneScapey things about my house, nor would I want to go over to England and meet some people who make a game on the internet, because I edited a video for a competition.
Plus there are some update I didn't like, so I wouldn't be very welcoming
Bring a video recorder and show us you kicking Mark Gerhard
+ 9^9^9.....9
I want that video.
Choccy
Sep 11 2009, 12:35 PM
QUOTE (-82- @ Sep 11 2009, 12:52 PM)
If I won I'd just be "Can I have the Membership just please?"
Don't really want RuneScapey things about my house, nor would I want to go over to England and meet some people who make a game on the internet, because I edited a video for a competition.
Plus there are some update I didn't like, so I wouldn't be very welcoming
Bring a video recorder and show us you kicking Mark Gerhard
Oh please, everyone wants to come/live/worship the Uk.
Congrats to Excl and the runner ups, all brilliant, and also congrats to anyone who made a video, I'm sure they were all very hard.
Sea Rayn
Sep 11 2009, 12:47 PM
Wow! Congratulations to Excl. And I didn't realize the others would also get lifetime membership! That is excellent.
QUOTE
Finally, in the spirit of inviting players to party with us, we’re also asking Excl and a handful of the top players (both free and members) to also join us at our next Studio Jolly later this month.
Hmm, this sounds interesting.
I wonder if it will be a selection of those players (p2p and f2p) that have been playing the game since or shortly after its public release? A great way to get to know your long-time, dedicated fans and maybe get some ideas of the game content that has made them want to stick with the game this long. Pure speculation on my part but interesting to think about.
Dwarrior
Sep 11 2009, 01:48 PM
Biased. Mans video was the best.
Death Metal
Sep 11 2009, 01:56 PM
I voted for JinSr44. =/
But anyways,
Congratulations Excl! Hope you have fun at Jagex HQ. Be sure to take pics so that we can blackmail them.
Donovan
Sep 11 2009, 02:06 PM
QUOTE
[...]also join us at our next Studio Jolly later this month.
At their next what?
Congratulations are in order for the winners, I suppose. I'd like to see what the next competition they're hosting will be.
Guitarguy
Sep 11 2009, 02:13 PM
I love excl's videoes and I'm glad he won. It would be cool to get a lifetime runescape membership, but it would suck if you got hacked or permanently muted or something.
Gaia
Sep 11 2009, 03:10 PM
Congratulations Excl, i didnt vote for you but anyways good job XD
-Gaia
Jure
Sep 11 2009, 03:25 PM
Lifetime membership? Amazing!
daviessa
Sep 11 2009, 03:27 PM
i live in england
so i wouldnt ave to travel very far n i would rpeffer a party hat or 20 of em for a prize instead of lifetime membership or just 1 cracker
havocdemonzkrew
Sep 11 2009, 04:16 PM
DAMN SON.
LIFE TIME MEMBERSHIP?
I'd rather want that then the trip tbh.
Excl
Sep 11 2009, 04:17 PM
Can't believe I won! I never win anything!
Thanks for all the well wishes guys. Congrats to the other guys too, they get a much deserved lifetime membership. From what I've heard from one of them, it says "4000 days of Membership left"!
Unfortunately, Mod MMG said I wouldn't' be allowed to bring a camera into the studios, but I'll do what I can to film a trip, and maybe "re-enact" everything else. We'll see how it goes. I'll at least try and post details here, as this is one of the only two forums I really visit.
As far as the party, it sounds like it could really be epic. I'm not even sure I can go, since it's really short notice for me. I've heard rumors about people like Noobshow, Gert, Zezima, among others being there.
Poke
Sep 11 2009, 04:25 PM
Why the hell would Noobshow be going?
Emanick
Sep 11 2009, 04:28 PM
QUOTE (Poke @ Sep 11 2009, 05:25 PM)
Why the hell would Noobshow be going?
He helped run the competition, didn't he?
Pack Fo Real
Sep 11 2009, 04:41 PM
Life time membership? Nice...
Grats Excl
Though my vote went to the song
Poke
Sep 11 2009, 04:52 PM
QUOTE (Emanick @ Sep 11 2009, 09:28 PM)
QUOTE (Poke @ Sep 11 2009, 05:25 PM)
Why the hell would Noobshow be going?
He helped run the competition, didn't he?
He made a video that was two minutes and one second long.
But still, it said 'highest level players'. TNS is like level 60.
Excl
Sep 11 2009, 04:52 PM
QUOTE (Packman9898 @ Sep 11 2009, 02:41 PM)
Grats Excl
Though my vote went to the song
That's cool ... my vote went there too.
Veni vidi vici
Sep 11 2009, 04:53 PM
That isn't normal Excl... Have fun at Jagex Studios...
DEMAND TO SEE THE NEW SKILL! (I want to know!)
Gratz again!
~Vincent
Excl
Sep 11 2009, 05:13 PM
QUOTE (Veni vidi vici @ Sep 11 2009, 02:53 PM)
That isn't normal Excl... Have fun at Jagex Studios...
DEMAND TO SEE THE NEW SKILL! (I want to know!)
Gratz again!
~Vincent
I get the feeling they will show us what the new skill is as well as Mechscape ... but then erase our memories Men In Black style.
Randomness
Sep 11 2009, 05:25 PM
QUOTE (Excl @ Sep 11 2009, 05:13 PM)
QUOTE (Veni vidi vici @ Sep 11 2009, 02:53 PM)
That isn't normal Excl... Have fun at Jagex Studios...
DEMAND TO SEE THE NEW SKILL! (I want to know!)
Gratz again!
~Vincent
I get the feeling they will show us what the new skill is as well as Mechscape ... but then erase our memories Men In Black style.
Gratz on winning the Machinima Contest Excl!
I voted for Kkcomic's video.
Edit: 700th post
the mon
Sep 11 2009, 05:46 PM
Congratulation excl on winning the contest
Lifetime membership..I thought it would only be a year or two
And bring a camera even if they don't let you
chaosor
Sep 11 2009, 05:47 PM
Gratz Excl, am I the only one that voted for him on sals?
QUOTE (Curious Pasta @ Sep 11 2009, 06:46 PM)
Congratulation excl on winning the contest
Lifetime membership..I thought it would only be a year or two
And bring a camera even if they don't let you
And then they could not allow him into the building, or take the camera until the end of the tour....
Adam?
Sep 11 2009, 05:56 PM
I'd be annoyed if I was Excl; he has to waste his time visiting Jagex.
Sobend
Sep 11 2009, 06:44 PM
QUOTE (Adam? @ Sep 11 2009, 05:56 PM)
I'd be annoyed if I was Excl; he has to waste his time visiting Jagex.
I agree, and it would be pretty embarassing too.
Imagine telling your friends.
You: Hey guys I'm going to be gone for a couple days
Friends: Why?
You: I'm going to visit Jagex Games Studio. They are the makers of Runescape
Friends:
Shmoe
Sep 11 2009, 07:13 PM
QUOTE (Neo Avatars @ Sep 11 2009, 11:47 AM)
Congratulations to Excl, whose video really captured the trauma that so many video makers went through during this competition. Excl wins some signed Jagex goodies,
a lifetime RuneScape membership, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Jagex Games Studios! So, pack your bags and dig out your passport, Excl – you’re coming to visit us!
wait wut
Grats Excl on winning
Excl
Sep 11 2009, 11:00 PM
LuckySteves
Sep 11 2009, 11:22 PM
Huge congrats on winning. Lifetime membership...wow. LOL at the pic...your remaining membership is OVER 4000!!!11!!!shift1111!!!
Flames
Sep 11 2009, 11:52 PM
Wow! A lifetime membership! That's crazy! Nice job to the Excl and the runner-ups too!
Poke
Sep 12 2009, 03:30 AM
QUOTE (Excl @ Sep 11 2009, 11:13 PM)
QUOTE (Veni vidi vici @ Sep 11 2009, 02:53 PM)
That isn't normal Excl... Have fun at Jagex Studios...
DEMAND TO SEE THE NEW SKILL! (I want to know!)
Gratz again!
~Vincent
I get the feeling they will show us what the new skill is as well as Mechscape ... but then erase our memories Men In Black style.
Wear sunglasses.
If the ask you to take them off, say RuneScape rotted away your eyes, and if you look into the empty sockets you'll see the end of the world.
Sounds a bit morbid.
Ah well, gratz nonetheless. Even though I felt the voting was a bit one-sided due to the fact you have lotsa subs. There's a post in TipIt somebody quoted, I'll take it over to make you feel guilty.
If your membership credit will ever run out, it'll do so in eleven years. Damn Jagex, that's barely a liftime.
EDIT:
QUOTE (The 2nd reply on the thread on tipit)
glad excl's there, haven't seen the others (yet) but I voted for him
Tree
Sep 12 2009, 03:47 AM
QUOTE (JaGEx)
Ladies and gentlemen (and trolls):
That made me laugh so hard.
The Dragoon
Sep 12 2009, 08:06 AM
gratz excl! hope you enjoy your tour, when you get there maybe take a camra in a pie? ;D, it be perfect timing for that runescape t-shirt. i hope you enjoy your trip,member ship and goodies.
p.s:i knew you would win, as soon as the first votes came in it was pretty one sided, but excl, have a great time, you deserved it!
strongfan
Sep 12 2009, 09:58 AM
yup. I voted on excel. Why? Because his comment about nerfing pvp and trying to get ep was spot on! Maybe they'll start listening to his sugguestions if he's in person...
Rune_Warrior
Sep 12 2009, 10:48 AM
Curses! I never voted because I was jealous. Yeah, I'm a sore loser. I know, I'm gonna make a video of how Excl won and how a jealous video maker plots to assassinate him. Yes! Perfect! *gets working on script*
Tun Ton Ten
Sep 12 2009, 11:14 AM
I'd just like to let you know, Excl, after the 4052 days, they will come into your home and murder you. That's now your 'life-timer.'
Have fun.
(Congrats, by the way.)
Private Avvy
Sep 12 2009, 12:55 PM
Figured Excl, especially after Forsandg's vid about it...
Dragonair
Sep 12 2009, 01:04 PM
Congrats excl, have fun at Jagex.
Be sure to take some pics!
Ice please!
Mohorak
Sep 12 2009, 01:31 PM
4000 days of membership... does that mean the game will end in 2019?
zellychan
Sep 12 2009, 02:58 PM
QUOTE (Mohorak @ Sep 12 2009, 02:31 PM)
4000 days of membership... does that mean the game will end in 2019?
Probably. No MMO lasts forever and Jagex has talked about when Runescape will be laid to rest.
Anyhow, way to go Excl! Have fun in the UK! Drink a lot of tea!
Celtic
Sep 12 2009, 06:25 PM
QUOTE (-82- @ Sep 11 2009, 05:52 PM)
If I won I'd just be "Can I have the Membership just please?"
Don't really want RuneScapey things about my house, nor would I want to go over to England and meet some people who make a game on the internet, because I edited a video for a competition.
Plus there are some update I didn't like, so I wouldn't be very welcoming
Bring a video recorder and show us you kicking Mark Gerhard
So you would literally pass up a free holiday, shizzle id go (If I didnt already live in Cambridge) just take the plane tickets and trip round Britain.
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