The GNamer Forum Annual Awards 2015

It's a real shame Stu feels the place isn't for him as he last time he made a appearance which was around this time of year, retro and a few older posts came back to life thanks to him.

Yep, I voted for Stu because when he came back last time he injected the forum with a lot of life. I do miss the chap.

Wait a second......since when did Stu say he didn't wan't post here any more? If he is busy with other things (which he clearly is) then that's fair but even if it's true then I see no issue voting him or any others as most missed.

In researching the introduction to this award, I discovered that it was Steve Allen (and not Mel Brooks, as I had originally thought) that said "Tragedy plus time equals comedy". I hope these forumites have not had as much tragedy in their lives as their level of hilarity would suggest.

The Still Game Award for Funniest Forumite of the Year (10 votes)

Bronze Medal

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Silver Medal (two-way tie)

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And the winner is...

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Given Some Love

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I say, I say, I say

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Thanks for the votes, kind souls!

Is that two years on the trot there for our winner in this category?

Congrats to the winners and thanks for encouraging my bullying of mas

JayMoyles wrote:

Is that two years on the trot there for our winner in this category?

It is, and the hilarious blighter got a joint bronze in the 2013 Awards.

ONLY FUCKING FOUR OF YOU?

JayMoyles wrote:

is that two years on the trot there for our winner in this category?

Yes indeedy

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"Not just for his drunken posts but when things get a bit heated he's usually there to settle it down by making everyone laugh."

Thanks to whoever said this; that's something I really try to do, both here and generally in life. I'm glad someone thinks I pull it off!

I was fucking robbed.

Finally, no editing that involves spoiler tags! Ruddy things. Anyway, here are our desires for the New Year, laid bare for all to see.

Your GNew Year's Resolutions (5 contributors)

"1) To experience new things. (Why not vague it up a little, there? - Ed)

2) To get my unbeaten Wii game total down to single figures. It's at 13 at the moment, which is bad enough as it is."

"To browse the forum less at work. "

"1) Try to be more active and involved with this forum."

2) Get a Wii U

3) Get a better job"

"Post more, as always, especially in the last game I've finished thread."

"To become a better musician and provide vocals to traditional and video game arrangements/remixes. I have set myself a target of at least 20 projects."

I say, I say, I say

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This evening - the final award will be presented. Keep checking the skis!

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Er, skies. I meant skies.

@Andy I never felt you bullied me on the podcast just that you've got normally wrong opinion on games but some times we agree like with Destiny that time or less they mean when I try to host.

Aw, thanks for the person who voted for me. That's all I got really - I ain't pretty. I just always assume I'm less well know than Rad Mobile.

(Also, more srs - sorry I didn't contribute to the votes. The honest reason is that with e.g. the extra intensity of my job, I have trouble remembering what happened within a year, and I wouldn't have been able to vote properly)

It's the last award, the final countdown. You can figuratively hear a pin drop in the auditorium as MC ZeroJones heads up to the podium.

*adjusts microphone*

*clears throat*

*coughing fit*

*discreetly spits up bit of phlegm*

*clears throat again*

*grins at audience*

The NGamer Award for Forumite of the Year (12 votes)

Bronze Medal

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Silver Medal (a two-way tie!)

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And the winner is...

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Given Some Love

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Given A Heart Piece Of Love

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I say, I say, I say

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With that, the 2015 GNamer Forum Awards ride off into the sunset, their work done and the village safe from the bandits. Massive and genuine thanks to everyone who voted - I've had fun getting everything together and I hope that you've enjoyed looking back over the forum and gaming highlights of 2015. Here's to making 2016 an even better year!

There's only one way to sign off from something like this:

Oh wow!  While I can't help but wish that I'd made it three in a row, I can't argue with that podium, nor would I want to!  Jay and Zero are both top forumites who absolutely deserve this honour - either could have come first and got a from me. Well run and well won, Dr. Jones!

Drunka on seeing the results:

Seriously though, you're a good bunch, GNamer. Thanks for the kind words and the votes, and a hearty congratulations to Zero - the worthiest winner in my eyes - and to my silver medal comrade in arms Balla.

Here's to another great year talking games and taking names with you bunch.

Well done to Zero and everybody involved.

You couldn't just switch off Maths Teacher mode for two minutes and call me third place?

Well deserved winner there, I think. Though if Jay wins next year, I call shenanigans.

I'll just have to be a massive shitlord for the rest of the year.

@Jay: No change from the norm, then?

Just seen that you acknowledged this:

ZeroJones wrote:

Also, agonised over officially awarding Drunka the Bronze Medal

Also

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I like to think of Drunka as the heart and soul of GNamer

is genuinely touching. Cheers.

You know, I wasn't planning to reveal my votes, but the fact you called up my comment touching and called me a shitlord in the same post is excellent.

Drunkalilly wrote:

You couldn't just switch off Maths Teacher mode for two minutes and call me third place?

"Switch - off - Maths Teacher mode"?! Not even for a single second, young man. See me after class.

I had an inkling it was you.
DIGRESSION ALERT no not a squid/ kid hybrid.
And while we're revealing votes, I officially rescind my votes for forumite of the year from Zero and Balla and give them to Mas and Jimbob, putting me firmly in joint third.

I take the joint pewter medal and my bronze for contributor.

Great work Zero on the forum vote thread for this year.

I've just realised, you don't even say first, second and third place, you say gold, silver and bronze medal. There isn't even any mathematical rule that says you can't just give me a medal!

He's secretly a PlayStation fan that's why.