ext_35784 ([identity profile] clauderainsrm.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] therealljidol2008-12-12 07:14 pm

Pick a Player results

I'm not even going to try to hide it. When I saw the results I got a big smile on my face.

I wasn't expecting to see it, it was quite the surprise actually, but I love a good story arc, and this is a really nice one IMO. (as soon as I say who it is, and what the potential power is, anyone who followed last season will instantly understand.)

There were a *lot* of votes. Not as many of there should have been (some of you decided not to vote. BUT of the ones that were there it made for some tight matches. Including a 4 person race for what ended up being 3rd, with the second place finisher coming *1 vote* ahead of the rest of the pack.)

As I previously indicated, there are two prizes. The person with the highest vote count gets to pick first. Whichever special power they do not pick will automatically go to the runner up.

Before I reveal the WHO, let's reveal the WHAT.

DOOR #1: The New Start: Return any two players from the Home Game. These can be people who have been voted out. These can be people who have been playing the Home Game (at least two entries) but missed the deadline to join. You also have the option to *not* let anyone back into the game - the "gone is gone" tact, so as to not risk extending the game.

DOOR #2: Bye Bye: You will receive *two* extra byes - *to hand out* to the contestant(s) of your choosing to be used between now and the Top 75. Yes, they can be given to the same person or two different people if that's how you want to do it. You can *not* give them out but you can't use them yourself.


These powers "kick in" as of the end of the vote. So anyone brought in will have to write next week and anyone using an extra bye can do so starting next week as well.

So who are these two that you have selected to wield these powers?

Glad you asked. The *second pick* (who will get whichever power it is not selected) is

[livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose (who came into the game LAST SEASON when this power was used to bring her in from the Home Game!)

The person who will be choosing first?

[livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain

Let me know via email - clauderainsrm@gmail.com - which option you are selecting and before the next round starts I will need to know who will be coming into the game and/or if the byes will be handed out that week or held for the future.

And for some people this game may have just shifted. . .

EDIT TO ADD - I just received the email. [livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain has elected to defer until the second half... oh wait, sorry, that's football!*g*

She has decided to bring two people back into the game. Which means [livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose has the byes! Use them wisely both of you!!!

[identity profile] spydielives.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
BRAVO!!!

ETA: I could really, REALLY use a bye next week while I move, so whichever of you wind up with that power, please let me know how I may earn your favor...

ETA2: Assuming I make it this week.
Edited 2008-12-13 00:33 (UTC)

[identity profile] supremegoddess1.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
interesting...

[identity profile] kathrynrose.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Woooo!

Thanks for the votes, y'all!

ETA - Can't wait to hear which one [livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain picks!
Edited 2008-12-13 00:36 (UTC)

[identity profile] quoting-mungo.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
You sure know how to introduce things!
Congratulations to [livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose and [livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain, and may you use your powers for good.

Or at least less than totally evil. ;)


-Alexandra
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[identity profile] kiwiria.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
That is so cool! Congratulations to the two winners! :)

[identity profile] jenandbronze.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, ongratulations and I look forward to the outcome of this!

[identity profile] mshades.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Those are some very impressive superpowers. Nicely done....

[identity profile] suesniffsglue.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Does a former player who had to leave due to time constraints who now has excessive times due to job circumstances qualify for The New Start? :)

[identity profile] tigrkittn.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
*claps*

Congratulations, [livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain and [livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose!! You can haz superpowerz!

[identity profile] abbismom.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations! It's cool that different people are getting picked each "tricky vote thing."

What will they do with their special powers? Stay tuned...dun dun dun....

[identity profile] brightflashes.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
Congrats to both of you! : )

[identity profile] xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations!

May both of you use your powers wisely.

[identity profile] kittenboo.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
what wonderful people to get the new powers!

I will second that I think [livejournal.com profile] suesniffsglue should return. I think you rock girl!

[identity profile] boxsofrain.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
*bounces*

Thank you for the votes!! Congratulations to [livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose as well.

I want to hug everybody. =)

[identity profile] solstice-singer.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Very awesome indeed. Two marvelous players!

[identity profile] theafaye.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
Not that the worthy choices need my help, but could I suggest Norda for a bring back?

And an extra bye would be lovely for one more week of babyness, but I completely understand if other people need them more than me :o)

Congrats to both choices - good picks, both of them.

[identity profile] gratefuladdict.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
How many players are in right now? I'm guessing those magic byes will only be good for about 2 weeks.

[identity profile] creature-girl08.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
OH, congratulations to [livejournal.com profile] boxofrain and
[livejournal.com profile] kathrynrose.

I would love coming into the game. Wrote a home game entry for all but the last two topics.

However the powers are used I am sure it will all be good.

Seeing what these powers were did not surprise me at all. Smile!

[identity profile] mermaidkween.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
Coooool superpowers, dudes.

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
*waits to see what they will do with their special powers*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/____hejira/ 2008-12-13 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
So this makes me shameless and quite possibly super lame...

But please, O Mighty boxsofrain, let me back in! I had no internet access at guide dog school and couldn't make the deadline! Still my fault for not using my bye wisely...but pleeeeeease let me back in!

Ok never will beg and grovel like that again.
*disappears into the ether*

[identity profile] imafarmgirl.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
ooo two home game people in instead of one, that is a nice twist on last season. Can't wait to see who it is. Are you taking suggestions, [livejournal.com profile] boxsofrain?

[identity profile] dabhug.livejournal.com 2008-12-13 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations, both of you!

[identity profile] baxaphobia.livejournal.com 2008-12-14 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Hey [livejournal.com profile] boxofrain! I would like to see [livejournal.com profile] imafarmgirl back into the competition. She's a fabulous writer and we need competition in this house! hahaha.

[identity profile] lordrexfear.livejournal.com 2008-12-15 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
It'll be interesting to see how long either of them hold on to these powers and if they even actually use them!@