These are very unfortunate line breaks. This item's creator must have used some sort of text program to write the item and didn't preview before posting. If they could have only used their own item.
[paranoia] Even worse, I'm worried my item is accidentally similar to something obviously in pop media. [/paranoia]Pro tip: do a google search on your item's name and some of the basics of its theme. If you're not confident in this make sure you have a bunch of fellow geeks look at your stuff a.k.a. a pit crew.
Oh, I Googled all over the place using several key terms... didn't find anything referencing it in current media or culture. That does nothing to assuage my paranoia.
Well, I lost a day of voting to illness, but it is time to get back on the horse!
You're in luck then, there are a few items in the voting queue that can help you with that.
Oh, I Googled all over the place using several key terms... didn't find anything referencing it in current media or culture. That does nothing to assuage my paranoia.[paranoia] Even worse, I'm worried my item is accidentally similar to something obviously in pop media. [/paranoia]Pro tip: do a google search on your item's name and some of the basics of its theme. If you're not confident in this make sure you have a bunch of fellow geeks look at your stuff a.k.a. a pit crew.
PM me the name and I'll tell you if it smacked of anything... hopefully it will assuage your fear. I'm fairly confident I've seen all the items at this point.
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Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Ummm...based on what I am seeing, you would have to downvote both items at once a lot!
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Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?
Oh, you think you are armor, but you're not. Sorry.
Ummm...based on what I am seeing, you would have to downvote both items at once a lot!Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Yeah, that happens, then I actually have to read both items.
Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.
No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Humm you are harsher than I am then. I would rather see some small mistakes than up-vote a mediocre item simply because it followed the template better. Editing can be taught, creativity is harder.
This all goes out the window of course if no attempt was made to use the format or if vital information such as the construction requirements are missing.
This year is different, but spell design is still not part of the design exercise, sorry....
I've seen so much now I can't think of anything witty to say anymore. The horror just continues. Please let the first cull be this Tuesday.
I'm a sucker for a good laboratory glassware pun. Upvoted.
Dedicated Voter Season 8, Star Voter Season 9
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No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Humm you are harsher than I am then. I would rather see some small mistakes than up-vote a mediocre item simply because it followed the template better. Editing can be taught, creativity is harder.
This all goes out the window of course if no attempt was made to use the format or if vital information such as the construction requirements are missing.
Me too. I feel like minor issues that could be solved by an editor shouldn't be the primary consideration.
No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Humm you are harsher than I am then. I would rather see some small mistakes than up-vote a mediocre item simply because it followed the template better. Editing can be taught, creativity is harder.
This all goes out the window of course if no attempt was made to use the format or if vital information such as the construction requirements are missing.
True, but after 8 years of this, I am thinking that editing has become a lost art. Also, as a freelancer I know that poorly edited material will not get published and will diminish your chances for repeat business.
It is all about focused creativity.
This is Sparta!
No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Humm you are harsher than I am then. I would rather see some small mistakes than up-vote a mediocre item simply because it followed the template better. Editing can be taught, creativity is harder.
This all goes out the window of course if no attempt was made to use the format or if vital information such as the construction requirements are missing.
True, but after 8 years of this, I am thinking that editing has become a lost art. Also, as a freelancer I know that poorly edited material will not get published and will diminish your chances for repeat business.
It is all about focused creativity.
The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
Vague description of your item vs. vague description of a superior item. Sorry, you lose again.
The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.No, but using uppercased spellnames, oh yeah.Even small things like italicizing commas between spells in the construction requirements?Oh dedication, where are you?
In other news: I am downvoting everything with a template error!
Humm you are harsher than I am then. I would rather see some small mistakes than up-vote a mediocre item simply because it followed the template better. Editing can be taught, creativity is harder.
This all goes out the window of course if no attempt was made to use the format or if vital information such as the construction requirements are missing.
True, but after 8 years of this, I am thinking that editing has become a lost art. Also, as a freelancer I know that poorly edited material will not get published and will diminish your chances for repeat business.
It is all about focused creativity.
But if they couldn't even be bothered to read the rules of the contest they're entering, it's probably more trouble that it's worth.
Blah but ok item Vs. very memorable Baldur's Gate I, II, & SoA weapon
The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
It is all about focused creativity.
I stopped believing that and the voting public doesn't endorse it either.
But if they couldn't even be bothered to read the rules of the contest they're entering, it's probably more trouble that it's worth.
The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
I certainly look askance at those that completely failed to provide any of the required formatting, but I'm willing to overlook mistakes if the person has put together a creative and compelling item.
Voting a vanilla item just because it has perfect formatting over a really exciting item with design and formatting mistakes is, in itself, a mistake.
nice 425 gp item vs template horror
nice item for the win!
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I stopped believing that and the voting public doesn't endorse it either.The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
It is all about focused creativity.
Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man.
Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man.I stopped believing that and the voting public doesn't endorse it either.The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
It is all about focused creativity.
Which is why we vote, eh?
Egads! A record keeping nightmare! Shudder...
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But if they couldn't even be bothered to read the rules of the contest they're entering, it's probably more trouble that it's worth.
The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.I certainly look askance at those that completely failed to provide any of the required formatting, but I'm willing to overlook mistakes if the person has put together a creative and compelling item.
Voting a vanilla item just because it has perfect formatting over a really exciting item with design and formatting mistakes is, in itself, a mistake.
I would hate for a superstar item to be down voted because of something silly, like capitulation or using . in rather then , for the price.
Last year a buddy of mine had a totally superstar idea and so did the guy who made the top 32 that did the bizzaro version of his item. There were minor differences but my buddy didn't make it past the cull because he didn't format correctly.
Details matter. I've published stuff and gotten lambasted for errors, in a review. Generally the down side of nerdy hobbies is nerd rage.
I personally will go with rule of cool sometimes but formatting can be a tie breaker in my more tired less genial moments.
Which is why we vote, eh?Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man.I stopped believing that and the voting public doesn't endorse it either.The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
It is all about focused creativity.
You have ignored my Big Lebowski reference. This bodes ill indeed.
People talk about the "This thing doesn't do anything, but in the hands of _____ it becomes awesome".
But I've seen (obviously paraphrased) "This item is awesome, unless you're a _____. Then it sucks."
"Screw you Steve! You can't take all the loot!"
You have ignored my Big Lebowski reference. This bodes ill indeed.Which is why we vote, eh?Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man.I stopped believing that and the voting public doesn't endorse it either.The thing to remember is that you can teach a naturally creative and inspired person the formatting later.
It is all about focused creativity.
You can't go all 'the dude' on me during voring, that is way too laidback!
Last year a buddy of mine had a totally superstar idea and so did the guy who made the top 32 that did the bizzaro version of his item. There were minor differences but my buddy didn't make it past the cull because he didn't format correctly.
Details matter. I've published stuff and gotten lambasted for errors, in a review. Generally the down side of nerdy hobbies is nerd rage.
I personally will go with rule of cool sometimes but formatting can be a tie breaker in my more tired less genial moments.
This is why formatting is lower on my list. I'll use it to determine who, among two comparatively equal concepts, is the better author. If perfect formatting were a requirement for writing, then there would be no need for editors.
Formatting definitely matters. A few (one or two at this word count) small mistakes can be forgiven. But if it is riddled with mistakes...I don't really care how awesome your idea is. I can't get to the idea (I can but I'm making a point) because the mistakes yell way to loudly.
I've made my share of formatting mistakes and have had kindly editors remind me...but it definitely gets noticed at a professional level.
You can't go all 'the dude' on me during voring, that is way too laidback!
You have ignored my Big Lebowski reference. This bodes ill indeed.
You have to center yourself and find your zen somewhere during this process. Facing this never-ending onslaught of items without a light heart and an easy mind? That way lies madness.
You do know what lies beyond madness......... do you?
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You have to center yourself and find your zen somewhere during this process. Facing this never-ending onslaught of items without a light heart and an easy mind? That way lies madness.You can't go all 'the dude' on me during voring, that is way too laidback!
You have ignored my Big Lebowski reference. This bodes ill indeed.
What are you talking about? I take it VERY seriously all the way through and my mind is in no way purple monkey dishwasher! ;)
You do know what lies beyond madness......... do you?
Nope. When I'm playing that other RPG, I just burn all the old books we find on general principle. Ignorance truly is bliss, until the nightgaunt eats your head.
Dark Heresy?
Because ignorance is bliss there too. Being totally insane helps with the fear tests
Dark Heresy?
Because ignorance is bliss there too. Being totally insane helps with the fear tests
Call of Cthulhu, but the theory still applies across the genre.
Ah, there's the third party material. Oopsy.
In other news: just voted for exploding people!
The pen is not mightier than the sword.
In other news: just voted for exploding people!
Noooooooooooooooo!
Hmm... two items. Both in the armor category. Neither has at least a +1 enhancement bonus. Guess I'll pick the one that actually tells me what kind of armor it is...