Vote!

[Ross Byers]

Here's the voting booth

[TriOmegaZero]

Got to go with Kelly.

[Callous Jack]

I'll go with the Pactmaster.

[Neil Spicer]

If you only had two takers given the late notice this year...I'd say they're both winners! ;-P

And maybe that way, you can double the interest for cosplay next year?

But that's just my two-cents,
--Neil

[KaeYoss]

NSpicer wrote:

If you only had two takers given the late notice this year...I'd say they're both winners!

I second that. They both deserve it, and it won't bankrupt you, either.

[Xaaon of Xen'Drik]

NSpicer wrote:

If you only had two takers given the late notice this year...I'd say they're both winners! ;-P

And maybe that way, you can double the interest for cosplay next year?

But that's just my two-cents,
--Neil

Pact Master, now if only Tiffany had gone as Merisiel...in the tub...errr nothing...I mean nevermind...

[Taliesin Hoyle]

Both.

Failing that, pactmaster Kelly.

Seriously, give them both fifty dollars store credit, rather than making a binary choice between them.

[Ross Byers]

I'm having some technical difficulties with the poll. Please bear with me.

[snobi]

Both.

[Ross Byers]

There we go. Poll is up!

[Vigil]

Hmm...

Tiffany wore the same costume last year, but there wouldn't even be a contest if Tiffany hadn't cosplayed last year.

Kelly's costume at first blush is more involved, but on closer inspection we see its a lot of layered cloth and a home-made mask. Probably a converted ren faire outfit. But the mask is very cool.

I say we give 'em both the prize. And hope for a lot more cosplayers next year.

[Goatlord]

Kelly as the mighty Pactmaster... all the way!

MSG

[Matthew Morris]

Kelly, for starting it (and being forced to compete with a photo from a year old) But yeah, give it to 'em both.

If I don't lose more weight, I might do a bloat-mage next year. :P

[Hugo Solis]

The Pactmaster Mask is awesome!

[Gotrek22]

Thanks for all the great compliments it makes the effort worthwhile. I will pass them on to my wonderful wife who made the robes up in two days just before Gencon. I cant wait to see the costumes for next gencon and paizocon.

Kelly

[Dan Albee]

Definately both!

[George Velez]

Both should win just for getting the ball rolling, but since we can only choose one, I would say Tiffany for being the inspiration for the contest. :)

[Epervier]

Give it to them both! But if I had to choose one, that starknife looks so much better made than the mask. that's just my two cents.

[Zohar]

I voted for the Pactmaster, but I would prefer that they both win!

[baron arem heshvaun]

Hey where's the pic of my Chelish major domo costume ?

I think it scared some of the booth staff...

All dressed up and nowhere to blog.

; )

[Mike Welham]

I also voted for the Pactmaster, but it would be great if both won. I'll even donate some money to the cause. Just gimme a PayPal account to send it to. :)

[Dorgar]

I think both would be awesome, but I voted for Tiffany the starknife is really cool! We also do have her to thank for the contest getting started. Good Luck to you both!

[blu4lyf]

I voted for Tiffany for starting the whole thing, but I think everyone else has the right of it. Give them both the prize.

[Jason S]

Both.

[Laserray]

It's a tie!

[Krome]

I really think they both deserve the $50, Tiffany just for inspiring it, even if she didn't dress up this at all she should get something. And Kelly's is darn cool.

Yep they both should get it.

Next year I wanna see a Hellknight!

[TwilightKnight]

I think Kelly's costume wins this year, but Tiffany is the defacto winner for year zero. They should both win the prize. Maybe even name the award for it inspiration...although the "Tiffany's" doesn't really roll off the tongue

[Michael Gear]

I'm on board saying that Tiffany won last year ,but she didn't get her prize until now. Kelly is the winner this year, not only for being the only contestant in costume this year, but also for doing a fantastic job on her Pactmaster costume.

[Philip Dhollander]

Both for sure!

The pactmaster costume is awesome and just imagine someone walking around in that all day (or four days? ;-)

Costume-wise, Kelly wins.

But Tifanny deserves the credit for showing up like that without a contest. Trend-setter prize :-)

[Nevynxxx]

20 out of 10 to Kelly for the costume, but I'm afraid the origional is still the winnor for me.

[Derek Poppink]

Giving them both a prize is a wonderful idea. Both contestants did an awesome job!

That said, the blog piece announcing the poll is horribly biased. Displaying two new pictures of one contestant and one old picture of the other contestant? The sentence about Tiffany gives her permission to participate while the sentence about Kelly gives him two thumbs up ("wowed us all with his incredible rendition").

[MerrikCale]

Kelly

[Elf_NFB]

Kelly

[Windstar]

I like the cleric. Tho both are good.

[drunken_nomad]

Tiffany the Metal Maiden!

[Ken Marable]

Like a lot of others, Kelly has the better costume, but come on Tiffany did originate the entire contest!!

So Kelly is the 2009 winner, and Tiffany is the 2008 and/or "Originator" winner.

[Montalve]

mmm I voted for Kelly, because her disguise is more complex... and it must be hot inside that mask

but the true is that without tiffany there won't be contest... I say give them both the price!!!

[HighmoonMedia]

Kelly for having started it. And the starknife rocks.
But yeah, the Pactmaster? Hawt as well.

Spring them both the prize, really. For next year, then we really kick it off.

[Wolfthulhu]

Been debating for awhile, I think I have to go with Tiffany. Both are great, but even though the mask is a big part of Kelly's costume, I can identify better whith someone with a face I can see.

[Neil Spicer]

Hooray for Tiffany and Kelly!

Spoiler:

And I'd just like to point out that I lobbied first for both contestants to win the prize!

I love it when a viral marketing campaign succeeds!

[MetalMaiden]

I just wanted to thank everyone for saying that Kelly and I should both win the contest. It was really thoughtful. And Kelly, your costume is pretty awesome.

I did have a new costume planned for this year, so when I found out about the contest I was thrilled. Unfortunately, things fell through at the last minute, and it wasn’t finished in time. So, I am hoping to have two new costumes next year!

Thanks again, everyone! And thank you, Paizo!

[KaeYoss]

NSpicer wrote:

And I'd just like to point out that I lobbied first for both contestants to win the prize!

Nah, it was my endorsement. Paizo has an intern who follows me around on the boards to see if I come up with great PR moves like Sales of the Seven or this ;-P

(On a slightly more serious note: I had the idea before I saw your post, but you do get credit for saying it first. Great minds think alike and all that.

MetalMaiden wrote:

I just wanted to thank everyone for saying that Kelly and I should both win the contest. It was really thoughtful.

Bah. It was the only logical choice. You both deserve it. Both costumes are awesome.

[Dennis da Ogre]

MetalMaiden wrote:

I just wanted to thank everyone for saying that Kelly and I should both win the contest. It was really thoughtful. And Kelly, your costume is pretty awesome.

I did have a new costume planned for this year, so when I found out about the contest I was thrilled. Unfortunately, things fell through at the last minute, and it wasn’t finished in time. So, I am hoping to have two new costumes next year!

Thanks again, everyone! And thank you, Paizo!

Hey Awesome!! Congratulations!

I've already sent Josh an email claiming to be you though so I can collect the store credit.

[taig]

Congratulations to both of you!

[Mairkurion {tm}]

Yes! This is how it should have ended!

Congrats to you both. Feel free to post links to more pics of your creativity.

[Gotrek22]

MetalMaiden wrote:

I just wanted to thank everyone for saying that Kelly and I should both win the contest. It was really thoughtful. And Kelly, your costume is pretty awesome.

I did have a new costume planned for this year, so when I found out about the contest I was thrilled. Unfortunately, things fell through at the last minute, and it wasn’t finished in time. So, I am hoping to have two new costumes next year!

Thanks again, everyone! And thank you, Paizo!

Congratulations MetalMaiden, thanks for inspiring me to be the Pactmaster with your great costume from last year. I can't wait to see what you come up with next year.

Thanks everyone for your support, I hope others join in for Paizocon & Gencon 2010.

Kelly