October Announcements

Hey Geno fans! SQ here with a couple things that we'd like your input on.

First off, March 9, 2012 commemorates the 16th anniversary of when "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars" was released in Japan. We missed the last anniversary and we're not quite sure what to do this time (better to plan early than rush at the last minute). Any suggestions are welcome.

This, however, may lead into a somewhat touchy subject for some, and coincidentally the next order of business. Namely contests. The first one we ever had was riddled with mistakes of first-time admins trying not to step on anybody's toes. We rushed to get results and at the same time we didn't want to make anyone upset. We failed in that last part. We don't want to end up making the same mistakes again.

We've talked and I think we've got a good idea of how to go about things. However, we would still appreciate knowing what you guys think.

Our best bet in contests is this: NN1 and I agree on 3 finalists. These 3 will be announced and we will go through the same voting system as last time with notes (since we have no poll option). The difference between this and last time is that there is no "free range gallery run" with who you pick. We didn't think of this last time because we were in a rush and indecisive between 3 great pieces of art. This way everyone gets a voice; the judging is balanced.

Last but not least, future blog updates. How would you guys feel if we did this: Every so often - maybe every other month or so, it depends - we'll post a journal if anything Geno-related, or really cool SMRPG-related, pops up (like I should have done for Kirbopher's Waltz of the Forest). If nothing particular pops up, we could compile a list of remixes. How expansive this list of remixes get (like showing more than just "Beware the Forest Mushrooms" mixes) is up to you. Want only remixes related to Geno? Want more than that? Tell us!

So what do you guys think? Trying to celebrate the anniversary of SMRPG, new contest judging guidelines, and potentially having a journal every other month or so showcasing cool remixes.

Let's get a little activity back in this group.