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Niki was having a really crummy kind of day. Then she got a speakerphone call from the staff and members headed to Toyfair. Now she's happy. :,) -Nikira
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I think Smeag (Princess Gr) is awesome and handsome and the best friend in the whole wide world and I thought everyone should know. -Nikira
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I need to stop being so dead on this site. Le sigh. *eats some brains anyways* -Nikira
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Just a reminder: If you haven't seen it already, Hero Factory polls are allowed in Voting Booth! So no more reports about it, mkay? It's legit now! Also, hi guys, I'm studying for Stage Lighting and learning about wiring and dimmers and instruments! What are you doing? XD -Nikira
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*looks at new spinny Hahli mask whose name escapes me* ... I'm old! -Nikira
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HAHLI HUSKY AND SENJO AND FRIAR TUCK ARE IN OHIO AND THEY'RE GONNA BE AT MY HOUSE IN LIKE 2 HOURS AUGH!!! *screams and runs around* Also, Brickfair yay! -Nikira
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It feels kinda good to be able to sit at my own computer and chop away at some reports for once. XD It's been a really long day of driving, but I'm home, and I miss everyone horribly. There were so many people there this year - over twice as many that came last year - and man, we had so many staff and members that showed up, it was crazy. I'm sorry that I didn't get to meet people who arrived on Sunday, since I didn't arrive until after public hours were over! I also got lots of sets, the largest one as a gift from InnerRayg, who is incredible andand... asdfasgdasgf I still can't believe it. ;____; Thank you so much! But yeah, the weekend was boatloads of fun, we all had a great time and always had a place of awesome to hang out at with Smeag. I thank him bunches and bunches for his hospitality this weekend, even though so many things weren't going his way. I hope you had a good birthday! Also, I didn't get to meet Waffles one-on-one, but I saw him plenty of times, running around in a BZP tee. You're pretty cool, kid! :] *sigh* Anyways, I have to go unpack and have a little bit of awesome people withdrawal. Pardon me! XD -Nikira
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It's Smeag's birthday! And I'm at his house for his birthday! *party time* Also, Janus and Kohaku and LehvakLah just left. -Nikira
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Bumped 7/4/09, cause I really feel this point needs to be addressed yet again. These are guidelines from my personal experience, not BZP rules. This is what I as an artist particularly enjoy to see in thorough reviews, small or large, but they are not required to post a review on BZPower. I've been glancing around random topics in General Art, and now that the Art Contest is over, I've noticed a decline in the number of really decent reviews. Yes, yes, a pop in to say "wow that looks nice" is always nice, but heartier reviews are really appreciated. So here's a few tips on how to review to the upmost. Overall, a review is supposed to encourage an artist/author and help them improve - something that a lot of recent reviews do not do. In my opinion, a good and interesting review consists of three things: Encouraging CommentsConstructive CritiqueHelpful Questions Repeat that list three times. Got it? Good. Now let's confirm that only doing one of these three things does not necessarily make a good review. I have seen good reviews that consist of just encouraging comments, but the lack of saying what could improve can be bothersome. Similarly, I have seen reviews that consisted entirely of critique, but many times they can be major mood-killers and make said artist feel rather bad about themselves (thus the reason for encouraging comments.) Questions are the only thing that I don't have a problem with, as they usually need to have some kind of comment or critique behind them for them to make any sense. Got that? Alrighty. Now let's break it down a little. The first thing most people do (and the first thing you should do) is provide Encouraging Comments - really point out the major strengths of the picture (or MOC, story, etc.) and comment on things that positively stood out to you. If you like the choice of colors, let the artist know. If you liked how a certain part of a story was laid out, go ahead and share it. The comments are the main sell-esteem booster for the artist and it makes us feel good (not to mention keeping us from falling into a self-denial art rut ). Just don't go so far as to be dishonest. Lying about how you really feel doesn't help matters - your goal is to help the artist/author improve, not to give them a false sense of triumph. Just find something you truly like about the art (or story, etc.) and let that be known first. Second and most important is Constructive Critique. Let me repeat: Constructive Critique. Not destructive. CONstructive. There is a difference. In its most basic sense, constructive critique is going through and saying what you know can improve and/or what you think could improve (this usually involves either personal opinion or uncertainty), and then - extremely important - explaining WHY. Saying "I don't like this" isn't critique. If something looks off, be specific about it and, if you can, offer a suggestion to help improve said offness. You can say 'the arm looks weird', or (even better), you can use specifics and say 'the left arm looks like it's bending the wrong way, but maybe you could do this to improve it: *insert suggestion here*' Just mentioning which arm or which paragraph or which part of the art/story/MOC seems off to you can help, and suggesting a way to improve can help even more. It also helps if you don't rub a mistake in the artist/author's face. Rather, just make a point about it, giving enough emphasis that the artist/author knows that it's something they need to work on, but not so much that you rip their self-esteem apart. That is inconsiderate and, in some cases, very rude. Now, onto the fun part of every review: Helpful Questions. This is getting rarer nowadays in the art forum. Questions can be a less harsh way of doing criticism, and IMO, there is never anything as 'too many questions', especially if you are confused about something - don't automatically assume that the artist/author figured something out one way. Instead, stop, think, and then ask a question about it. Inserting questions here and there can help you and other members to better understand the picture/story/MOC (especially if there is a story behind it or how certain parts of it were made). It also gives us artists/authors something interesting to reply to! Again, a review is supposed to encourage an artist/author and help them improve. So go out there and help us improve encouragingly. -Nikira
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I loooove the nine year spinny. It's so beautiful. <3 If you haven't seen it, go find one of Black Six's posts, now! Also going to BRICKFAIR tomorrow. -Nikira
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Rooming with Queen of the Hyper Bohrok again! *happydance* or, er... -Nikira
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So I saw Hero Factory sets at my TRU today. I didn't get one cause I am out of money cause I get sick too much and medicine is expensive. Knowing my TRU (I worked there, so I've seen this happen!), those sets were put up by a new employee and will be back in storage by the end of this week. Niki is sad. -Nikira
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You diss my Smeagol, you get yo legs ripped off. >:[ *meanface* ... *sigh* Seriously guys, what is up with all the BBCC hate? It's just a contest, there will be others - if you're not liking the theme, then wait for another contest (you'll have another one, what, at the end of the summer or something?). If you don't want to wait for another contest, then do a teeny bit of research and build something, for gosh sake. Artists have gotta do it for art contests when the theme isn't in our range of inspiration, so why can't MoCers do the same thing and take a little more effort into their building process? ... -Nikira
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...I added a kitty to my banner. XD -Nikira
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*snrk* -Nikira
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I left all the awesome people behind. -Nikira
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Hey all. Got a long, stressful week ahead for myself and everyone in my household (reasons being many, many things). In the respect of keeping that stress from entering this blog and thus the website, I shall be taking a break until said stress is at least toned down after this week is over. Thanks, guys. Please behave and, like always, don't make too much of a mess. Cleaning up is icky. -Nikira
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I can't wait for the new one, either. -Nikira
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...this time with a special twist! We need your opinion on taking Art Contest #17 to Brickfair, as well as decisions on how the contest is run and similar subjects. See this topic for more info, and let us know what you think! -Nikira
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Yup. :] Comments go over thar, please. -Nikira
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Look, an Epics Contest! ~*~ 8 hours of work ahead to finish up a hearty 74 hours of work the last two weeks. Still sick, but I'll elaborate on that later, becaaause... I have a full nine days off after today. -Nikira
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Kay, loooovin' the blue~ <3 But... Does this mean... ... *looks around at blog and sig and av* ... Do I have to get rid of all the green now? -Nikira
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For the PPMS: If you change your username, please make sure to notify me so I can update the pinned topic accordingly. Thanks! -Nikira
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Just a note that the Voting Booth revival rule for the month of March has been changed. Read this topic for more info. Thanks! -Nikira
