I would NOT want to be staff right about now 😂😂😂

[DaCoSim]

Boy oh joy do they have their work cut out for them. Soooooo many entries to go through and so many are FANTABULOUS!!!!!! Sending some stress free FAIRY dust their way in hopes it’ll help make things easier!!!!

 

[LadyDestani]

I know! I'm still trying to work my way through all the entries now that things have calmed down. There really are a ton of talented people on this forum!

 

[DaCoSim]

I know! I'm still trying to work my way through all the entries now that things have calmed down. There really are a ton of talented people on this forum!

Right!!!! I’ve been doing the same!!! Currently on haniwa homes! I luv sooooo many!

 

[Midoriya]

Yeah, I don't know how the staff does it. There are too many good entries!! Lol.

 

[Halloqueen]

While I'm still a bit disappointed that I couldn't finish my Hero's Crossing entry in time, between the 12 participation tickets I missed out on and the potential that I might have gotten nominated, it's probably for the best because it was 6600+ words and might have even hit 7000 if I did finish it. One less (particularly long) entry to read.

 

[DaCoSim]

While I'm still a bit disappointed that I couldn't finish my Hero's Crossing entry in time, between the 12 participation tickets I missed out on and the potential that I might have gotten nominated, it's probably for the best because it was 6600+ words and might have even hit 7000 if I did finish it. One less (particularly long) entry to read.

Oh hun. Mine was over 8000 words. No joke.

 

[Chris]

Staff favourites can take a good 20-40 minutes per event - and that doesn't take writing events into account. I completed my nominations for the three contests (Behind the Bookcase, Gorgeous Glades, and Hero's Crossing) about an hour ago, tallied up all the votes so far, and then messaged all of the staff who have still yet to vote. I've just ordered myself a pizza as a reward for getting all of the stuff and things done.

Oh, and thank you for the fairy dust!!

P.S. Yes, this does mean that the contest polls are coming soon™!

 

[DaCoSim]

Staff favourites can take a good 20-40 minutes per event - and that doesn't take writing events into account. I completed my nominations for the three contests (Behind the Bookcase, Gorgeous Glades, and Hero's Crossing) about an hour ago, tallied up all the votes so far, and then messaged all of the staff who have still yet to vote. I've just ordered myself a pizza as a reward for getting all of the stuff and things done.

Oh, and thank you for the fairy dust!!

P.S. Yes, this does mean that the contest polls are coming soon™!

I’m so sorry my Hero’s crossing was soooooo freaking long. I really had not intended for that to happen as I am not a writer at all. I am telling you that story wrote me. Some of the details in it I had no idea where they were going when I wrote them in until the end when they came back in to play. I commend you guys having to go through all these because some of them are so so so good.

 

[Valzed]

Here's a pizza sprinkled with fairy dust as a reward to all the Staff for hosting such a fun event & going through all the entries for Staff Favorite!

I can't imagine how hard picking Staff Favorites must be.

As someone who is not artistically gifted I don't ever expect my entries to be nominated so I don't go through that period of nervousness. I do like seeing the winners & all the other entries though. I'm always really thankful for the participation rewards!

 

[Laudine]

I'm a slow reader and I've just spent 3 hours reading Hero's Crossing entries Not complaining though since the entries are fantastic, I loved reading the stories!! It's almost 4am now but pizza as a reward sounds like a great idea.

Contest voting are already tough, I'm really dreading event voting now haha.

Thank you for the fairy dust by the way, magical dust is always appreciated

 

[xSuperMario64x]

I have to say once again I'm sorry to anyone who has read my story lol

I know the staff is hard at work bringing this fair to a close, I (and everyone else) really appreciate you guys. can't wait to see the results!!

 

[Chris]

I’m so sorry my Hero’s crossing was soooooo freaking long. I really had not intended for that to happen as I am not a writer at all. I am telling you that story wrote me. Some of the details in it I had no idea where they were going when I wrote them in until the end when they came back in to play. I commend you guys having to go through all these because some of them are so so so good.

That is the best part about writing: when the characters take over and the story more or less writes itself. I actually almost submitted an entry to Hero's Crossing too. I utilise a similar structure to Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey in everything I write, so that aspect wasn't a challenge for me; it was time that was against me on that one!

There were some really fantastic entries to that contest. I'd highlight one or two I really enjoyed as an example, but I don't fancy getting scolded by boss man.

Here's a pizza sprinkled with fairy dust as a reward to all the Staff for hosting such a fun event & going through all the entries for Staff Favorite!

I can't imagine how hard picking Staff Favorites must be.

As someone who is not artistically gifted I don't ever expect my entries to be nominated so I don't go through that period of nervousness. I do like seeing the winners & all the other entries though. I'm always really thankful for the participation rewards!

Pepperoni is normally my go to, so this looks fantastic. I've ham & pineapple on its way to me though.

I'm a slow reader and I've just spent 3 hours reading Hero's Crossing entries Not complaining though since the entries are fantastic, I loved reading the stories!! It's almost 4am now but pizza as a reward sounds like a great idea.

I've eaten pizza for breakfast on so many occasions. It's always the right time of day for it!

 

[Mairmalade]

I made it out alive.

 

[LadyDestani]

While I'm still a bit disappointed that I couldn't finish my Hero's Crossing entry in time, between the 12 participation tickets I missed out on and the potential that I might have gotten nominated, it's probably for the best because it was 6600+ words and might have even hit 7000 if I did finish it. One less (particularly long) entry to read.

I'd have loved to read it regardless of length. I'm just starting on the Hero's Crossing stories now. Unfortunately, I can only read a few at a time, but I'm so looking forward to reading them all.

 

[Chris]

I made it out alive.

Get back in there. Staff favourites next!!

 

[DaCoSim]

That is the best part about writing: when the characters take over and the story more or less writes itself. I actually almost submitted an entry to Hero's Crossing too. I utilise a similar structure to Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey in everything I write, so that aspect wasn't a challenge for me; it was time that was against me on that one!

There were some really fantastic entries to that contest. I'd highlight one or two I really enjoyed as an example, but I don't fancy getting scolded by boss man.



Pepperoni is normally my go to, so this looks fantastic. I've ham & pineapple on its way to me though.



I've eaten pizza for breakfast on so many occasions. It's always the right time of day for it!

Yesssssss ham and pineapple forever!!!!

 

[Roxxy]

I have no hopes at staff favs but honestly I am nervous for friends whose entries are amazing and deserve a win

This is my second major event and it feels like my first (was too scared to say hi to anyone ) I feel part of this community and it’s thanks to the amazing people here and the staff. Thank you from the heart of my bottom

 

[xSuperMario64x]

Thank you from the heart of my bottom

okay but real talk I wanna frame this and hang it on my wall

 

[Mick]

Staff voting is easy. You go down the entries taking notes of all the ones you like, then you realise your list is too long and cry loudly while trying to decide which ones you like more...

 

[JemAC]

I'm still trying to make my way through all the entries but so far I definitely feel like trying to narrow down staff favourites must be an impossible task!

I'm not a good artist or writer in the slightest (somehow it's only ever TBT that makes me attempt it!) but I'm constantly blown away by the amazing talent on this forum and all the support shown to one another in this community - there are so many deserving winners throughout the contests and events so best of luck to the staff with narrowing it down, massive congrats to everyone that gets a nomination (can't wait to see all those beautiful Enchanted Blooms and Heart of the Forest collectibles in stunning line ups!) and thank you staff for hosting another amazing event