The Ciddies Prediction Party - Please vote before reading

[The Captain]

I generally root for underdogs, but I'll try my best to give a balanced prediction.

1) Best Member
Big D
Del Murder
Iri Valentine
Jebus
Loony BoB
Monkey
Psychotic
Resha
RSL
ShlupQuack
Super Christ
The Captain

A lot of new faces to this, the biggest award as well so some returning vets. I think BoB and Del will fight it out for this one as they placed 1st and 2nd respectfully last time around. There could be a great deal of competition however which could split some votes and perhaps tip the balance including our resident Pyscho who always comes on strong, Monkey who has enjoyed quite a return to prominence since the end of the year awards and of course, the stalwart RSL. Big Dave should also be considered a competitor since he certainly is among the best members here and Iri has made quite a name for herself in her brief stay thus far. In the end though, I think BoB, the heartbeat of these forums takes this prize.

Winner: Loony BoB

2) Best Male
Apollo
Del Murder
Denmark
DMKA
Jebus
Loony BoB
Meat Puppet
nik0tine
Psychotic
RSL
The Captain

Another interesting mix of old and new. Though for whatever reason, Best Male seems to be voted on different from Best Member, I think BoB has a legit shot here too. I also look for Meat to be a darkhorse as he has enjoyed a lot of positve feedback from various corners of the forums as well as those mentioned above who are nominated here. Yet, something inside of me feels like this could be an upset category, and I think it might be time for someone new to be crowned so how about the King of Denmark? Hamlet would be proud.

Winner: Denmark

3) Best Female
fire_of_avalon
Iri Valentine
Leeza
Monkey
Resha
Rusty
Rye
ShlupQuack
Shorty
Xander

Ah, this could be a close race indeed. All would make excellent winners in my opinion, so you really can't go wrong in selection. I look for FoA to get big results as well as Xander, Rye and Iri. Then of course, there is Shlup who must never be counted out. In the end though, I think Leeza takes this one as she has been a calming influence to so many people here and while some may not always argee with her decisions to close threads, the intent can never be questioned.

Winner: Leeza

4) Best Administrator
Cid
cl_out
Daryl
Loony BoB
Roogle

This could be a brawl, but BoB seems destined for this award as he seems to always have the pulse of the forum. Clout has had a strong season as well and could pose a threat. The other three have been active but not active enough in my opinion to be well known enough to a lot of the newer folks here, which I think is also a strong positive for BoB.

Winner: BoB

5) Best Cid's Knight
Big D
Del Murder
eestlinc
fire_of_avalon
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Leeza
RSL
Xander
Yamaneko

Ah, the Knights. Though they might tell you otherwise, all do try their very best to make this place a bastion of integrity. Dave always seems to be a calming spirit in world and private affairs as well as Leeza. Del, Yams, Eest and Kawaii never miss a chance to flex some closing muscle or wit and FoA, RSL and Xander are solid through and through. In the end, this could come down to the ability of the mind versus the heart and humor bone. In a mild upset, I look for FoA to take this one.

Winner: FoA

6) Best Site Staff
bennator
Cloud_Strider
CloudDragon
eternalshiva
Flying Mullet
Heath
Samuraid
Spatvark
Strider
theundeadhero

All do great work here, and I think are vastly underappreciated for their work. Though I'm not savvy at all when it comes to technology or computers, they all have a knack for making this place what it is, from subtle tweaks to changing the entire layout of the forums. I think this is the year that Zombies get their reward, though all are deserving.

Winner: theundeadhero.

7) Best Recognized Member / Former Staff
Agent Proto
Endless
Monkey
Raistlin
ShlupQuack
Squally Leonharty
TheAbominatrix
Trumpet Thief

A tough, tough one. Several haven't been as active lately which could greatly hurt their chances and in the end I think the posts Monkey has been making in abundance win her this one.

Winner: Monkey

8) Best Veteran
Denmark
Levian
Meat Puppet
-N-
Necronopticous
Psychotic
Rye
The Captain

Another fine group of posters here, most of them anyway. (I tend not to trust anyone with a The in their name, but that's just me). This could go any number of ways, but I think the work Necro has put into the FFIV forums gets him this one.

Winner: Necro

9) Best Regular
boris no no
crash26821
Destai
Faris
Iri Valentine
KuRt
Quina
rubah

A great bunch of people here too. They represent the near future of these forums and that menas we're in good hands. I think Crash, Boris and Rubah could win this whole thing, but my darkhorse Quina could snatch it away with those sharp one-liners. In the end, I think Iri takes this one because she has very quickly become a popular member here.

Winner: Iri

10) Best Newbie
Caspian
faster skating penguin
Lenna
SNOOZER
The Jamie Star Scenario
yuna_elena

Tough call, but I think Caspian wins this one with his combination of wisdom and biting humor. Don't lose hope though, newer folks, stay here and let yourself shine through and you'll be a stable of these forums and the Ciddies for a long while.

Winner: Caspain

11) Nicest Member
Apollo
bennator
Faris
Leeza
Resha
Rye
The Captain
Xander

All are so very nice, but Leeza really is the pillar we all look up to in this group, though Resha, Xander or Rye could sneak this one out.

Winner: Leeza

12) Evilest Member
bardock
Bert
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Leeza
Lindy
Meat Puppet
Monkey
Resha
ShlupQuack
theundeadhero

The Devil rides with Bert, scoring him this Ciddie over some very interesting fellow nominees.

Winner: Bert

13) Sexiest Male
Bert
Denmark
DMKA
Levian
Loony BoB
Necronopticous
Nod
Psychotic
RSL
Sexy McAwesome

I'm no good at these next four awards because I don't really look at the album, so I'll go with my gut and give it to our old standby:

Winner: RSL

14) Sexiest Female
amratis
boris no no
Female Ryuichi
fire_of_avalon
Fuzakeru
Iri Valentine
Leeza
Monkey
ShlupQuack
Shorty

Same as above. Hopefully, these awards, and the fact that being nominated in this category at all, boost the confidence of all. In an upset, and to a certain member's delight:

Winner: Shorty

15) Cutest Male
Bert
DMKA
Loony BoB
Meat Puppet
Necronopticous
Nod
Psychotic
RSL
Sasquatch
Seeby See~

The difference between this and 13 is a mystery to me. How about giving the nod to Nod?

Winner: Nod

16) Cutest Female
Chaos
Faris
Iri Valentine
Monkey
Ratiasu
Resha
Rye
Shorty
Xander

Cute can mean any number of things, but in this case, I think it means loveable so how about giving it to...

Winner: Ratiasu

17) Best Custom Rank
Levian
Old Manus
Psychotic
Spuuky
Ultima Shadow

Ah, the Custom Ranks. All are great and worth considering, but there's just something about moldy body parts that strikes me.

Winner: Old Manus

18) Best Avatar
Del Murder
Denmark
Doomsday
fire_of_avalon
Flying Mullet
Loony BoB
Monkey
Old Manus
rubah
Rye
Takara
theundeadhero
Ultima Shadow
Yamaneko

I'm always amused by these, and I think that all are great and in some way are very telling parts of the personality. In the end, will Del triumph or will someone upset? Del's a sports fan, so he should enjoy a good upset.

Winner: Flying Mullet

19) Best Signature
Award Guy
Del Murder
DMKA
Doomsday
Monkey
Psychotic
Rye
Takara

I am also amused greatly by these, but I think nothing compares to Del's in this case. It's not to say the others are bad, because they too are great.

Winner: Del

20) Best Artist
*angel tears*
Agent Proto
black orb
Chaos
Dr Unne
Iri Valentine
Phil
Xander

The lasting image of two mortal enemies sharing cake is an image that will stay with me a long, long time. Everyone keep up the great work!

Winner: black orb.

21) Best Graphic Designer
~yunie~
Kamiko
Rye
Starry Relm
Xander

Rye's work as a graphic designer is very impressive and I look for her and Xander to slug this one out. In the end, call me biased, but I think my fellow New Yorker squeaks this out, though again all are deserving.

Winner: Rye

22) Best Writer
Dkings'queen
Mercen-X
-N-
Necronopticous
Rye
Strider
Sweet_Angel

Sadly, I haven't done my homework for this award aside from reading snipets of Strider's work. I will make it a point to read what everyone has written next time around, so I think, by default, I must vote Stri. Though, an upset is possible since I have to believe the work of everyone else has been read and greatly enjoyed too.

Winner: Stri

23) Best Poet
eestlinc
Jack
Lenna
Necronopticous
nik0tine
Sweet_Angel

e e cummings would be proud. Though, the work of everyone else is mighty impressive too. Again, keep writing!

Winner: eestlinc

24) Best Poster
Big D
Chris
Del Murder
Doomsday
eestlinc
Little Miss Awesome
Psychotic
Squall of SeeD
The Captain

A wide variety of styles here, but I think that Dave's posts take it for me. I always learn something here, though Psychotic could take this too.

Winner: Big D

25) Best Spammer
Calliope
Del Murder
Meat Puppet
Monkey
-N-
Psychotic
pureghetto

Could be close, but probably not. Not since Monty Python has spam been so amusing.

Winner: Psychotic

26) Best Chatter
Denmark
Faris
fire_of_avalon
frunk
Lenna
Loony BoB
Resha
rubah
Seeby See~
Walker Texas Ranger

I don't frequent #eoff as much anymore, but KB is also up for a good chat when I'm there. I look for Resha to make a strong play as well.

Winner: Chuck Norris.

27) Funniest Member
Del Murder
Levian
Meat Puppet
Necronopticous
Not At All Reno
Psychotic
Yamaneko

Ah, another toughie. All make me laugh at various times, though I find myself laughing a lot at what Yams has to say lately, especially his most recent user note. Del, MP and Psy could also compete.

Winner: Yams

28) Weirdest Member
Chris
Francis Begbie
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Meat Puppet
Psychotic
Quina
Rye
Seeby See~
Trumpet Thief

Grace Jones would be proud. Though now I wonder if she's becoming jealous of Ms. Simon?

Winner: Chris

29) Horniest Member
Ansem
cl_out
Fuzakeru
Joel
Loony BoB
Meat Puppet
MecaKane
Monkey
Seeby See~
ShlupQuack
Squally Leonharty

An interesting category. I think we'll have a repeat champ here, though Joel could make a strong case too.

Winner: Fuzakeru

30) Most Underrated Member
Dr. K
Hsu
kikimm
Maxico
My name is…something..?
-N-
Necronopticous
Strider
theundeadhero

All are great, great members and hopefully being nominated here leads to a great deal of recognition. I think Hsu makes a strong case, though Necro and -N- are also great choices.

Winner: -N-

31) Most Missed Member
Baloki
Citizen Bleys
Dr Unne
ff babe
Kathryn
PeTeRL90

I only knew two of these nominees, so I shall have to guess between the two. PeTeRL90 could make a strong push as could Baloki.

Winner: Dr. Unne

32) Most Helpful Gamer
Big D
Joel
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Sephiroth1999AD
Skyblade
Squall of SeeD
TheAbominatrix

All know their stuff, but Kawaii seems to know all the stuff and THEN some.

Winner: Kawaii

33) Most Helpful Techy
Ansem
cl_out
Pure Strife
Samuraid
Yamaneko

Also known as the Clout category.

Winner: cl-out

34) Most Helpful Member
Big D
cl_out
Doc Sark
Leeza
Loony BoB
The Captain
Xander

When I'm in a bind, any one of these members is very helpful. I think, because he's up against such big established folks, that Doc Sark makes a great darkhorse. He knows his football, which can be very helpful to this Yank.

Winner: Doc Sark

35) Cutest Couple
Apollo & Raven Nox
Calliope & Spuuky
Fuzakeru & ShiggtyLuffLuff
Lindy & Xander
Loony BoB & Shorty
rubah & Walker Texas Ranger

Tough choice again as all have that intimate connection that's needed. I think in the end, Calliope and Spuuky take this one from BoB and Shorty. Though KB and Rubah as well as Xander and Lindy could make a push.

Winner: Those smitten two.

Most Likely To…

36) Become a Cid's Knight
crash26821
Meat Puppet
Psychotic
Rusty
Rye
Sepho
Sexy McAwesome
The Captain
TheAbominatrix

Crash should win this, though he seems to be around less lately. Rusty would make a GREAT knight in reality as would just about everyone on this list, but I think Psychotic takes it.

Winner: Psychotic

37) Get Banned
Agent Proto
DMKA
Francis Begbie
Joel
Loony BoB
MecaKane
Psychotic
RedfoxIHaveDaGunI|CU@0800
sayen
The Redneck

Though he is very, very passionate, I think this comes down to DMKA and perhaps The Redneck. In the end, I think sometimes the jabs can cut too close and DMKA will be kicking ass and taking names.

Winner: DMKA

38) Be God
Cid
Del Murder
Denmark
Jebus
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Loony BoB
RSL
Satans_apostle
ShlupQuack
theundeadhero

I think, for sheer novelty value Jebus should win this, though Cid is also an excellt choice.

Winner: Jebus

39) Be Satan
Bert
Citizen Bleys
DMKA
Dr Unne
Kawaii Ryûkishi
Lindy
louby_4eva
Monkey
Psychotic
ShlupQuack

Satan is actually one of the more interesting characters in literature, so this might not actually be a bad thing to win. In the end, I think this becomes a humorous award so let's give it to:

Winner: Shlup

40) Be Cid's Illegitimate Child
Award Guy
fire_of_avalon
Joel
kikimm
Loony BoB
Monkey
Psychotic
Raistlin
Samuraid
ShlupQuack
Yamaneko

I like the logic used that BoB must be the one here because he seems like a slave to the ongoing rhythm of Cid's forums and that's why we all love him too!

Winner: BoB

41) Win a Ciddie for the very first time
Bert
Faris
Iri Valentine
Jebus
Lenna
-N-
Ultima Shadow
Winged Sorceress

Let's go for a true first time winner here. I think either Ultima Shadow or Faris could take this, though Iri and Jebus could make a strong case. In the end, I'll take an underdog and be happy with the hand I'm dealt.

Winner: Winged Sorceress

42) Murder someone for winning the Ciddie they wanted
Bert
Del Murder
Iri Valentine
Jebus
Joel
KuRt
Liono, from Thundercats
Monkey
Omecle
Ratiasu
Resha
ShlupQuack
Shoden
theundeadhero

It's very possible that all would kill for a Ciddie, but I think Del will live up to his name if Avatar and Sig don't go his way. At the very least, a horse's head might turn up in someone's bed should things not turn out well.

Winner: Del Murder

43) Be a modwhore and get torn apart by an angry mob of pictchfork-wielding members for being a damned filthy modwhore because nobody likes a modwhore
Agent Proto
Chris
crash26821
Joel
MecaKane
Ultima Shadow

Since Proto seems to really want this award, I think it only fair that he does indeed claim it.

Winner: Proto

44) Spend the rest of their life playing FFXI
Citizen Bleys
lionx
Mikztsu
Miriel
Misfit
UltimateSpamGrover

I've seen some of these folks around, so this boils down to those who have vanished completely.

Winner: lionx

45) Get hit by a bus
Del Murder
Denmark
Joel
kyuzo
Maxico
My name is…something..?
Psychotic
Raistlin
Raven Nox
The Redneck
Walker Texas Ranger
Zaphier

In an ironic twist, My Name is...something..? is hit by a bus and thus cannot recall his name. A nice poetic bow.

Winner: My Name is..something..?

46) Be driving the bus
Cid
Doomsday
Jebus
Loony BoB
nik0tine
Psychotic
Spiffing Cheese
Wyllius

All could be driving, though I think Psychotic makes sense here too.

Winner: Psychotic

47) Spend hours searching for the lyrics to The Cosby Show Theme Song
Chris
Joel
Little Miss Awesome
Raven Nox
theundeadhero
Walker Texas Ranger

Chris strikes me as someone who'd take this in good spirits, so I think he shall claim this and tell Grace Jones all about it.

Winner: Chris

48) Be Fighter
DJZen
Fighter
Joel
Meat Puppet
Psychotic
TasteyPies

Meat Puppet could very easily be Fighter, though he seems too kind to be violent. Fighter being Fighter is tempting too, but a bit obvious.

Winner: Meat Puppet

49) Be Black Mage
Behold the Void
Black Mage
Doomsday
Iri Valentine
Meat Puppet
MecaKane
Roogle

Another tough one here. Both Iri and MecaKane make sense here.

Winner: MecaKane

50) Get Together
Award Guy & Election Booth
bennator & Bert
Del Snizz & Walker Texas Ranger
Joel & MecaKane
Monkey & Psychotic
Psychotic & theundeadhero
Raistlin & ShlupQuack
VampireCrono & WarZidane

I think most of these would make for a very interesting reality show, but in the end, my vote goes to those who get the votes.

Winner: Award Guy & Election Booth.

Hopefully, I got this in under the gun.

Best of luck to everyone and remember, this is all in good fun, don't feel bad about losing or winning.

Take care all.

[Agent Proto]

Yeah, now it seems someone should have all the predictors, or at least ten of them, unless BoB already has that covered. ;(

[Yamaneko]

All know their stuff, but Kawaii seems to know all the stuff and THEN some.

Winner: Kawaii

Haha.

Fortunately for you guys I'm not going to finish up my predictions. I'm not feeling "it". Or whatever it was when I typed the other ones out.

[Agent Proto]

Don't worry about it. I'm sure there are enough predictors for BoB to use.

[Yamaneko]

You're just relieved I didn't get to number forty-three.

[Agent Proto]

Let me guess.... Agent Proto :rolleyes2

[Jojee]

I'll finish it for ya Sweet Potatoes and then send you a PM and you can post it Yes?

And Jiff, at least you have a Ciddie cut out for ya already! You're gonna win one no matter what xD You should be proud!

[Loony BoB]

I'm not really sure about including The Captain's predictions as he made them after the nominations tally was revealed... not really sure if that gives advantages or if he saw it before posting that, but yeah...

[Quina]

I didn't even know there was a tally.

[The Captain]

I actually only found out there was a tally because you just mentioned it BoB, believe it or not!

I understand your problem though, so do what you believe is right.

Take care all.

[Loony BoB]

AG will be including predictions from the following:

Agent Proto, ShlupQuack, -N-, Monkey, Mercen-X, theundeadhero, Old Manus, Psychotic, eestlinc, Lenna, Quina and The Captain.

[theundeadhero]

I really don't see how knowing the number of nominations makes a great difference. It can sway opinions, but not everyone votes for who they nominated for, and a lot of members people nominated didn't make it so their vote is up in the air.

[Ultima Shadow]

I really don't see how knowing the number of nominations makes a great difference. It can sway opinions, but not everyone votes for who they nominated for, and a lot of members people nominated didn't make it so their vote is up in the air.

True. And then there's the fact that there's about 23 members who voted but didn't nominate. I actually belive that many of those who got the most nominations in their category won't win.

Hopefully there will be a lot of suprises!

[Old Manus]

Can it Shadow, we all know you are just trying to steal best Custom Title from me.

[Ultima Shadow]

Can it Shadow, we all know you are just trying to steal best Custom Title from me.

Damn you! Personaly, I actually think that award should belong to Levia, though.