-Windrider- Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) BZPower Q&A Contest #1: Answer Questioned, Topic ClosedWelcome to BZPower's first ever Q&A contest! As usual, the members will be the one asking the questions, and the staff will be providing the answers. So, how can this be any different than the usual day-to-day, you ask? Well, to turn things into a contest, there's a little twist: we provide you with the answers first, and you get to come up with the best possible question to match one of them. Here are the answers from which you can choose:[*]"I’m not sure what that has to do with it, but in MOST cases, the answer is maybe."[*]"There is a precedent, but we don’t talk about that - so, yes, as long as it’s not too large."[*]"He was joking. The rules clearly state that it is allowed in most cases; this one is uncertain."We have made the answers intentionally ambiguous, so let your imagination run wild. Just please try to keep your entry questions BZPower related - this is BZPower Q&A, after all.Please pick only one answer to which to respond. Entries will therefore be separated into three "categories," and one winner will be announced from each.Entry Period:Entries will be accepted from April 1st until April 8th at 11:59 PM Eastern.Entry Form:Please fill out this form and post it in this topic to enter.Member Name:Answer/Entry Category:Entry Question:Example:Member Name: -Windrider-Answer/Entry Category: 2Entry Question: Are there maximum dimensions for Flash files in posts? (Really boring and not witty at all, but you get the idea.)Entry Requirements:Entry questions must be BZPower-related. That means no "nonsense" questions may be entered. The answers provided may be ambiguous, but that doesn't mean your questions should be utterly random. Be creative! Be witty!There is no minimum or maximum length but please be reasonable. Brevity may be the key to an entry question's success, so I would advise against making your entry, say, a paragraph long. On the other end of things, sentence fragments are always no fun.General Rules:You may submit up to one entry per day in any category.Unauthorized edits made to your entry are not allowed once you have submitted it. Please check your question over for any errors before making that post!Entries are to be posted in this topic, and in this topic only. That is, no entry topics are allowed. You may use your sig and/or your blog to advertise your entry, but I do not want this forum to become cluttered, since it will still serve its purpose as a Q&A forum for the duration of the contest.No mass-advertising your entry through PM or other means. PMs amongst you and your friends are fine, but nothing more. If you receive an unsolicited advertisement PM, please report it.No cheating! We will catch you if you modify your entry question after you have submitted it, and we will disqualify you.Voting:Voting will take place in polls. The number of rounds will depend on the amount of entries we receive. If there are, say two rounds, here is the predicted schedule schedule:Semifinal voting should begin on April 9th and end on April 11th.Final voting should begin on April 12th and end on April 14th.Prizes:What are the prizes, you ask? Well, that is...a good question.Hosts, Assistants, and Conduct:Your hosts are -Windrider- and Velox.Your assistant is 55555.This topic will be left open for contest discussion, and while discussion is indeed encouraged, we expect everyone to conduct him or herself professionally. That means no spamming, no flaming, no whining, etc. It could hurt your standing in the contest! In addition, please do not try to "play moderator." If you have issues with someone's behavior, someone's entry, or anything, please do not post about it. You can PM any of the four of us, and we can sort things out privately.If you have any questions, feel free to PM any of the three of us, or simply post it in this topic.Now go get questioning! Edited April 9, 2012 by -Windrider- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballom Nom Nom Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 What a creative contest! I never expected one from this forum of all places, so props to you guys for thinking of it. It'll be interesting to see the amusing and creative responses people can come up with.~B~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Ooh, I am so going to enter. I just need some time to think of something stupid, witty, ironic and possibly even funny. Although, the last one isn't all that necessary. [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This is the most creative contest I have ever seen. Brilliant, Wind. Can staff members besides hosts and assistants participate, too? -Gata - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickeens Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I hope this goes on beyond April Fool's day, because I'm looking forward to seeing the entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I hope this goes on beyond April Fool's day, because I'm looking forward to seeing the entries.Oh no, I totally forgot about April Fools. http://www.bzpower.com/board/public/style_emoticons/default/annoyed2.gif Please, Wind, let this not be a mere April Fools joke, this is too awesome to be wasted as a prank! :(You know, if we manage to gather as many entries as possible, we could have BBC #42 all over again. -Gata Edited April 1, 2012 by Gatanui - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I really hope this contest lives on beyond April Fools'. It's brilliant. (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riglax Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yes. This is what the forum needs to return to the good ol' days. BZPRPG Profiles | Dersite Wonderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Nerds Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hmmm, interesting. I'll see what I can think of.-don't touch my pocket protector Three great comedies at one low, low price....NOTHING! Kicking the Bucket (archived)Three late-middle age matoran think of something they want to do before they kick the bucket. Choose Your Own Bionicle Adventure (archived)Navigate your way through a myriad of meaningless choices as you try to not make a fool of yourself in perhaps the only comedy ever written almost entirely in spoiler tags. Useless BZP Junk that you Must Have!!!Get to your phone, whip out your credit card, and prepare to buy some useless BZPower related junk that has no benefit on society except that you want it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I smell an April Fools prank here.-ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracia 776 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This is a lame prank (if it's the prank) but an awesome contest Harry♥Liam♥Louis♥Niall Four boys, One Direction rip zayn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver the Hedgehog Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If this is a April Fools prank, then it is kinda lame compared to the other last two pranks. I might enter, but I don't think it is likely. Silver is my favorite Sonic character. Deal with it, Go ahead clicky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) There's no way this is an April Fools joke. A contest such as this is just too much serious business.Hopefully I can come up with something creative enough to enter. Edited April 1, 2012 by Vorahk1Panrahk2 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Unless there's another April Fool's prank, this is probably it. I mean, think about it, it stinks of April Fool's. But I have not entered yet, so if it is, let it be known that I am no April Fool. [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Can staff members besides hosts and assistants participate, too? -Gata Yes, this contest is open to every and all members, regardless of "stafficity." "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I would say this is the joke, but... This would actually be a cool contest.So I HOPE it's real. >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I propose that even if this is an April Fools' Day joke, we all submit questions anyways. This looks far too much fun not to. Hey: I'm not very active around BZP right now. However, you can always contact me through PM (I have email notifications set up) and I will reply as soon as I can. Useful Topics: The Q&A Compendium | The Official RPG Planning Topic Stories: Fractures | An Aftermath | Three Stories | LSO 2012 Epics: Team Three | The Shadow and the Sea | The Days They Were Needed | Glitches | Transformations | Echoes | The Kaita and the Storyteller | Nui BZPRPG: Komae · Soraya · Bohrei Blog: Defendant Lobby no. 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa_Of_Justice Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Member Name: Toa_Of_JusticeAnswer/Entry Category: 2Entry Question: Is there any limit to the size of MOCs on BZPower? -Toa Of Justice LDD American Flag--------------LDD Tinker Bell---------- Please see my Brickshelf gallery for more MOCs! I don't mind if anyone borrows any part of any of my MOCs. Please be sure to give me credit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 By "one entry per day" does that mean we can submit up to 15 entries per member?This contest does look fun, and I'd be very happy to enter. Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'm guessing the April Fools' prank is that this isn't an April Fools' prank when everyone thinks it is.Looks like a pretty cool contest in any event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 In view of the hilarious responses my mind has currently concocted, if this is a joke, it is one well served. :)Member Name: fishers64Answer/Entry Question: 3Entry Question: Am I allowed to make a birthday topic for Captain Kirk on the applicable day therof?(There is indeed a BZP member named Captain Kirk. Look it up.) Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaxvo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If this IS the April Fools prank, then while it IS imaginative, we've done the whole "new crazy contest as an april fools prank" thing before, and in that case it actually turned into a full blown contest lol. . {Z} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a goose Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Member Name: ParadoxophobiaAnswer/Entry Category: 3Entry Question: I distinctly remember someone saying that it was allowed to send a PM to every staff member with nothing but a funny picture of a cat and the words 'Yo, dawg' on April Fool's Day.My question is: Are you absolutely sure that 'Yo, dawg' is the best thing you can put in it? I mean, can't I write 'LOL YOUR SO AWESOME'? [BZPRPG PROFILES] Nikarra - Kaelynn - Ronan - Muir - Donal - Aerus - Montague - Kira - Koura - Learu - Alteora - Fuacht - Caana - Nessen - Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parazan Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This had better not be an April fool's day prank. Coming June 22nd: Your chance to become an ECC critic! Power of the pen in your hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Member Name: Chaos DralcaxAnswer/Entry Category: 3Entry Question: What did it mean when the member Sloof Lirpa said that posting in fake April Fool's day topics was not permitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Umm, I have another question. ^^' You see, my question is pretty ambiguous, so I wanted to know what defines BZP-related? Also, to the answers to the questions have to be truthful and match the actual rules of the forums?Thanks for your answers in advance! Edited April 1, 2012 by Tekulo: Toa of Gales Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This looks like it will be an interesting contest. (Assuming its not a April Fools prank. ) Well, here goes my entry....Member Name: The Smoke MonsterAnswer/Entry Category: 3Entry Question: Am I able to post a 'congratulations' topic for the next member who reaches 10,000 posts? Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara White Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I like the idea, actually. However, there's one thing I realized this year: you guys made a tough act to follow with VahkiPower. Everything seems lackluster after VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahu Rider 13 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Member name: Kahu Rider 13Answer/Entry Category: 2Entry Question: I'm currently working on a brand new comedy, but I'd like to obtain clarification on the rules before I post it. I wish to include the text "Do NOT bypass the word filter. -B6" in one of my chapters, to make it appear as though Black Six has edited it, for added humour. Would this be allowed? Edited April 1, 2012 by Kahu Rider 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parazan Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Member Name: cooldynamyteproductionsAnswer/Entry Category: 3Entry Question: Help! I want to make a comedy that has "LOL!" and "cool,bro",but is this allowed? Coming June 22nd: Your chance to become an ECC critic! Power of the pen in your hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Vonn Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Member Name: ~JC~Answer/Entry Category: 2. "There is a precedent, but we don’t talk about that - so, yes, as long as it’s not too large."Entry Question: Would it be wrong of me to donate my entire savings to BZPower to keep you mods quiet about that whole business back in CoT? 3DS: 3711-9364-3152 PSN: AidecVoros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe victims Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Member Name: Toa of PumpkinAnswer/Entry Category: 2Entry Question: Would I be allowed to hold a full-scale revolution of a single forum, as long as I promised not to make a fence of the old staff's heads? (To be specific, I was thinking Comics.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Member Name: Tekulo: Toa of GalesAnswer/Entry Category: 1Entry Question: I've heard rumors that Hapori Tohu's head grants wishes if you spin the gears counter-clockwise, so I was just wondering if members could get proto points by bribing him with cake? Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach 00 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Entry Question: Is this an April Fools prank? :PNah, I'm joking. This seems rather strange yet intriguing on the same token, so it might turn out to have interesting results. Not being a Q&A junkie myself, I don't plan on entering the contest, although I wish luck to the participants. Assuming this isn't a joke. =P On the day the wall came down / They threw the locks onto the ground And with glasses high / We raised a cry / For freedom had arrived On the day the wall came down / The ship of fools had finally run aground Promises lit up the night / Like paper doves in flight I dreamed you had left my side / No warmth, not even pride remained And even though you needed me / It was clear that I could not do a thing for you Now life devalues day by day / As friends and neighbors turn away And there's a change that even with regret / Cannot be undone Now frontiers shift like desert sands / While nations wash their bloodied hands Of loyalty, of history / In shades of grey I woke to the sound of drums / The music played, the morning sun streamed in I turned and I looked at you / And all but the bitter residues slipped away slipped away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 One entry per day, you say?Member Name: Electric TurahkAnswer/Entry Category: 1Entry Question: Am I allowed a picture of two guys kissing in my sig? I see scantily clad girls, so I figured why not this?~|ET|~ E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If I missed anyone's questions, please post them again.Umm, I have another question. ^^' You see, my question is pretty ambiguous, so I wanted to know what defines BZP-related? Also, to the answers to the questions have to be truthful and match the actual rules of the forums?Thanks for your answers in advance!1. Basically it just should have something to do with BZPower like any question that is asked in this forum. If you have an idea that you're unsure about, feel free to PM me.2. No, they do not. Of course, they do need to be appropriate and follow BZP's rules in that sense, though. By "one entry per day" does that mean we can submit up to 15 entries per member?Yes. "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyoohrii Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Welp, looks like I'm being part of a community and participating in the best contest ever, yikes.Member Name: PhyoohriiAnswer/Entry Category: 1Entry Question: So will the prize actually be a "good question"? crickety man.....good nigh t lonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed Blade Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Member Name: Blade: Sodium HypochloriteAnswer/Entry Category: 2Entry Question: Are there any real size limits to posts? Since there are limits for avatars, banners, signatures, blog titles, topic titles, member names, comments, join dates, member IDs, comedies, and pretty much everything else under the sun. So, would, say, a post that has over 9000, bordering on 100,000 characters be allowed? The Pokemon TopicPokemon: Rise of the Rockets - Rise of the Rockets Discussion Topic - Rise of the Rockets Side Stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Tekulo Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Member Name: Tekulo: Toa of GalesEntry Question: I made an image of Lewa dressed as a ballerina. I was just wondering if members were allowed to use toa ballerinas as banners and avatars?Answer/Entry Category: 2 Executive Vice President of Tomato Throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-D-D-Ddude Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Member Name: Ddude the InsaneEntry Question: I feel like I was disrespected by someone in the Bionicle RPG Forum. Is it okay if I raid Square Enix headquarters?Answer/Entry Category: 1 Generation reeeeeeeeeeeee: If you see this, don't copy it into your signature. Get off your computer. Go outside! Go for a walk! Appreciate the beauty of the world while you're young and energetic and full of unwarranted enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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