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Pepsi Ranger · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:22 am Post subject: The Bob the Hamster Trial Begins

Hello, Everyone.

The time has come for the Bob the Hamster investigation to end. Now we, as a community, must decide the fate of his shooter. Four investigators submitted their findings this week. Four theories stand for judgment. It's your turn, as jury, to decide who wins and who packs his handcuffs.

Here are your entries:

OHR House 2 by JSH357 (weeks 6-8 primarily)
http://www.castleparadox.com/gamelist-display.php?game=840

Who Shot Bob the Hamster?: A Siloloquy Mystery by Uncommon
http://www.castleparadox.com/gamelist-display.php?game=859

Who Shot Bob the Hamster?: Love & Order by Shadowiii
http://castleparadox.com/gamelist-display.php?game=860

Who Shot Bob the Hamster?: The Graphic Novel by Moogle1
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1707/rzbhnt2.png

Remember, the voting for this contest does not work in the same way as that of other contests. You are not voting for your favorites. You are voting for the most convincing.

Let me repeat: You are voting for the most convincing argument, not (necessarily) the most exciting.

Each contestant was given a series of clues for identifying the shooter's identity, the place where he committed the crime (down to where he stood), and why he did it. The contestant was then commissioned to develop a theory uncovering each of these three details. Whether he or she actually used the clues is irrelevant for the judging. What's important is that these three details are present in the presentation.

In a few days, "Buford" will post his findings. The contestant closest to the truth will receive additional points (10 for each detail he got right, 1 for each clue he got right). This also applies to any non-contestant who wants to attempt to figure out the clues (and the three details).

Time is running out for the clue-hunters, but it's not yet over. The game submission period is a week past, but you can still try to figure out the meaning behind the clues (in the "Who Shot Bob the Hamster?" thread) for your chance to climb the point ladder if you wish. Again, this applies to contestants and non-contestants alike.

The winner of Epic Marathon 4 will be referred to James to handle the winning entry as he wishes (wherever he should deem a worthy place to host it). If the person with the highest points is a non-contestant, I'll make sure his or her name is mentioned wherever the winning entry is hosted.

The contest as a whole will come to a grinding halt when Buford makes his announcement, which will probably be right after judging ends.

Judging ends soon, so get to it.
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khfan15 · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 26

Wow. I'm surprised that all of the entries this time were by 'big names' (Not that there's anything wrong with newcomers entering contests, heh). Admittedly, I haven't made any effort at all to solve the clues. (Sorry, I just don't get them at all. :/) It'd be hilarious if I won this thing without even entering.
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Moogle1 · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject:

I'm casting my vote for Uncommon. Not as laugh-out-loud funny as the other entries, but still the best of the lot as far as I'm concerned.
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Raekuul · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:14 am Post subject:

Mog, I can't read yours, I think imageshack is down.
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Moogle1 · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:01 am Post subject:

Not as a whole, but the server hosting my image is. Give it a day or so.
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Battleblaze · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:41 pm Post subject:

Most convincing.

if anyone honestly votes for anyone besides Uncy...Even though Shadowiii nailed the comedy into the ground.

(insert OHR Month ad here)

( I vote for Uncy, seriously I didn't think it would be that good. But it wuzz)
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Shadowiii · **It's been real.** Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 2460

I vote for JSHs.

(come on you people. PLAY AND VOTE)
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Jack · **the fool** Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 773

I'm voting JSH.
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Onlyoneinall · **Bug finder** Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 746

I like both JSH's and Uncommon's...

but I'm going to have to go with King.
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Pepsi Ranger · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:10 am Post subject:

Just an update:

Trial ends August 31, so the community should have a verdict by then.

Buford will announce his findings the next day; subsequently, I'll have the points totaled, as well.

Remember, the mystery portion is still open until that day. If you'd like to try to figure out the clues in "Who Shot Bob the Hamster?," you have 11 more days.

Scale:
Each clue solved correctly earns you 1 point.
Each crime element solved correctly (identity, exact location, and motive) will earn you 10 points.
If you're a contestant, this score will add to your game's score.

If you haven't played (or read) these games yet, please do so. Then cast your vote for the most convincing argument. Do this for Bob. Do this for James. Do this for justice.

Only you can make the OHR a safer place.
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Dried Throne · Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 3

There's still a little time left for voting, huh?

A Siloloquy Mystery... that's my pick.

Bob the Hamster · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

Bob is Back!