The MLP Arena
Pony Talk => MLP Nirvana => Topic started by: tuneful87 on November 04, 2014, 06:42:20 PM
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It's time for Round 1! It's a rather easy challenge to get things started. There are twenty-four ponies that need to be ID'd, for a total value of 62+ points. Here's how to score points:
1 point - Name of pony (extra point if you list an alternate name of the pony)
1 point - County of origin
1 point each - If there are several different versions of the Nirvana, list any and all descriptive qualities that will narrow down the pony (symbol or color differences, etc)
1 point - Identifying rehaired pony
I think I've covered everything. Answers are due Nov 20th. Please PM answers and do not post in this thread.
Winner will be announced after Nov 20th and will be responsible for the next round.
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Some of you might remember a contest that Oneleo and I hosted years ago. Basically we arranged ponies in piles and obscure formations, gave each pony a number, and members sent their guesses for each via PM. We kept score and announced a winner at the conclusion of two weeks.
I would love to do something like that but only for Nirvana ponies. It would help newcomers to identify more Nirvanas that we aren't too familiar with, and ideally it'll put the most experienced veteran to the test! However, something like this would require user submissions. I was thinking that I'll post the first pile, and then the winner of that round will post the second. Perhaps we'll allow three days for participants to submit guesses? Does that sound fair? Participants would receive 1 point for naming each pony correctly (i.e. Blossom, Bowtie, etc), 1 point for naming the correct country of origin (i.e. Peru, Brazil, etc) and 1 additional point if other pertinent information is listed (i.e. if pony is a rehair, specifying the tail/hair color or symbol for Princess ponies if said attributes vary from the US counterpart, etc).
I should have some time to take a photo tomorrow. Who's in?
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This sounds like fun Tuney :)
Love pkw xxx
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I like the idea!
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Sounds like a fun game
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I'm not great with Nirvana ponies yet, but will be watching!
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Sounds like a great way to study my ponies! :devious:
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Things move a bit more slowly in this forum. Maybe we should allow a week to get answers in?
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I'll fix me a hot drink and wait :)
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Things move a bit more slowly in this forum. Maybe we should allow a week to get answers in?
I think that is a good idea :) also it allows people who aren't online everyday to play too :)
Love pkw xxx
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Sounds like fun, I'd want to join :-)
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I'm working on this now. I should have a pic posted at some point today.
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I love this idea!! :lovey:
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This is cute. When I get a real moment I hope to take a stab at it. :P
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That is such an awesome picture Tuney :)
Love pkw xxx
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Cries a little, I can ID about 5 of them.
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Cries a little, I can ID about 5 of them.
I have faith in you! mylittlewiki or the Nirvana guide will come in handy if you're not too familiar
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I've already sent my answers! ^^
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It looks like there is actually the potential to get 80+ points. I'm learning more about MY OWN Nirvanas. haha. Just one thing I need to clarify to see if it's worth an extra point or not. I've created a spreadsheet to tally up scores because I quickly got myself confused!
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have to remember to give this a try as soon as i get time! so fun!
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oh yippee I can id nearly all of them without having to look any up :) :)
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Just need to make sure I got this one right, so --
"1 point each - If there are several different versions of the Nirvana, list any and all descriptive qualities that will narrow down the pony (symbol or color differences, etc)"
Does this mean that if that Nirvana has different versions inside the country it was made in, or are we supposed to list all different versions from all countries and how this one differs from them?
So lets say for example there is a Peachy from Japan (yes totally making this up lol) that has two Japan versions, 1 is green haired with blue symbols and one is red haired with green symbols. So I would just tell you how to tell those two apart? And not list all the other different country versions Peachy nirvanas were made in?
I'm confused halp :D
And another question, are the rehairs all obvious ones? :3 Heheeee
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Just need to make sure I got this one right, so --
"1 point each - If there are several different versions of the Nirvana, list any and all descriptive qualities that will narrow down the pony (symbol or color differences, etc)"
Does this mean that if that Nirvana has different versions inside the country it was made in, or are we supposed to list all different versions from all countries and how this one differs from them?
So lets say for example there is a Peachy from Japan (yes totally making this up lol) that has two Japan versions, 1 is green haired with blue symbols and one is red haired with green symbols. So I would just tell you how to tell those two apart? And not list all the other different country versions Peachy nirvanas were made in?
I'm confused halp :D
And another question, are the rehairs all obvious ones? :3 Heheeee
Good questions. You would just need to list the qualities of the pony in question that differ from the others. You don't have to list all the others. For example, let's say it's an orange Argentinean Confetti in the CP pose. Here's how points would be scored:
Argentina - 1 point
Confetti - 1 point
CP Pose - 1 point (because you're differentiating from Confetti in walking pose)
Orange body - 1 point (because you're differentiating from white and green versions)
Blue hair - 1 point (because you're differentiating from green haired version)
Does that make sense? Any rehairs should be fairly obvious.
P.S. Your LL is just LOVELY.
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It looks like there is actually the potential to get 80+ points. I'm learning more about MY OWN Nirvanas. haha. Just one thing I need to clarify to see if it's worth an extra point or not. I've created a spreadsheet to tally up scores because I quickly got myself confused!
Hehe I learnt something about my nirvanas yesterday! I think you can keep seeing new things and little details :)
Love pkw xxx
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Good questions. You would just need to list the qualities of the pony in question that differ from the others. You don't have to list all the others. For example, let's say it's an orange Argentinean Confetti in the CP pose. Here's how points would be scored:
Argentina - 1 point
Confetti - 1 point
CP Pose - 1 point (because you're differentiating from Confetti in walking pose)
Orange body - 1 point (because you're differentiating from white and green versions)
Blue hair - 1 point (because you're differentiating from green haired version)
Does that make sense? Any rehairs should be fairly obvious.
P.S. Your LL is just LOVELY.
Yes that makes a lot of sense now! Thanks so much, I'll get to it he he heee.
And aww thank you, she is my sweetie :heart: My Red Roses lady also wants to say hi to your RR herd ! They are all so pretty.
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Oooh! I like this game! Could I join you? :frolic:
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Good questions. You would just need to list the qualities of the pony in question that differ from the others. You don't have to list all the others. For example, let's say it's an orange Argentinean Confetti in the CP pose. Here's how points would be scored:
Argentina - 1 point
Confetti - 1 point
CP Pose - 1 point (because you're differentiating from Confetti in walking pose)
Orange body - 1 point (because you're differentiating from white and green versions)
Blue hair - 1 point (because you're differentiating from green haired version)
Does that make sense? Any rehairs should be fairly obvious.
P.S. Your LL is just LOVELY.
Yes that makes a lot of sense now! Thanks so much, I'll get to it he he heee.
And aww thank you, she is my sweetie :heart: My Red Roses lady also wants to say hi to your RR herd ! They are all so pretty.
Aww, thank you!
Oooh! I like this game! Could I join you? :frolic:
Yes, please! We have a few answers in already. I hope to receive more soon!
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PM send! :biggrin:
Btw, what if whoever wins this, does not have nirvana ponies? :whoa:
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PM send! :biggrin:
Btw, what if whoever wins this, does not have nirvana ponies? :whoa:
Thattttt is a good question. I would say perhaps create some sort of collage using pits and pieces of Existing Nirvana photos (like the head of one pony, symbol of another, etc) or see if anyone with Nirvanas would like to volunteer in the winner's place
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PM send! :biggrin:
Btw, what if whoever wins this, does not have nirvana ponies? :whoa:
Thattttt is a good question. I would say perhaps create some sort of collage using pits and pieces of Existing Nirvana photos (like the head of one pony, symbol of another, etc) or see if anyone with Nirvanas would like to volunteer in the winner's place
Ooh, that sounds like fun. :biggrin: Great idea.
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This is a cute idea!!
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PM send! :biggrin:
Btw, what if whoever wins this, does not have nirvana ponies? :whoa:
Thattttt is a good question. I would say perhaps create some sort of collage using pits and pieces of Existing Nirvana photos (like the head of one pony, symbol of another, etc) or see if anyone with Nirvanas would like to volunteer in the winner's place
Ooh, that sounds like fun. :biggrin: Great idea.
As a last resort, the second place winner can step in.
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PM sent!! :banana: :banana:
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Just another doubt. What happens if the person that wins is offline for a couple of days due to work or a trip? How long does the winner have to publish a new photo?
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PM sent!! :banana: :banana:
Received! All entries have been scored. Just a few more days left!
Just another doubt. What happens if the person that wins is offline for a couple of days due to work or a trip? How long does the winner have to publish a new photo?
I would suggest posting within a week. In the meantime, we can discuss answers and such! Everyone is welcome to start working on taking photos in the meantime, of course. That way we will always have photos ready for when the time comes.
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Due date is tomorrow! Get your answers in soon!
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I'll send mine in threeish hours when I get from school! Yay ^.^
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Oh, I have to take time to do this tonight! Not that I'll win ;-)
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I have one last entry to score and then results posted tonight!
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The results are in, and we have a winner!
In third place, with 57 points....Pleyone!
In second place, with 76 points...LadyPinwheel!
In first place, with 81 points, our winner...moomargh! Congratulations! Job well done!
Honorable mentions go to cassstorm and hilamb. Great work everyone!
Here are the correct ponies listed below along with the amount of points available for each separated by a comma:
1. Starflower, Mexico, orange stripe version, Gusty pose version - 4
2. Sunbeam, Chrysomallousa, Greece - 3
3. Baby Sparkler, Argentina, dark blue version - 3
4. Sparkler, Ippolito, Italy, Gusty pose version- 4
5. Princess Tiffany, Germany - 2
6. Gusty, Gustavo, Italy - 3
7. Algodoncete, Spain, Piggy, small symbols - 4
8. Baby Gusty, Argentina - 2
9. Baby Medley, Peru - 2
10. Lemondrop, Suspiro, Spain, Piggy, rain falling off body instead of in - 5
11. Starburst, Germany - 2
12. Sea Spray, UK, rehair - 3
13. Princess Starburst, Princess Amber, UK, Coral hair with blue tinsel, no tinsel in tail, Sunbeam symbol - 6
14. Butterscotch, Spain, Piggy, orange symbol version - 4
15. Milky Way, Via Lactea, Spain - 3
16. Skydancer, Himmelstanzer, Germany - 3
17. Peachy, Spain, Piggy, small symbol version, rehaired - 5
18. Princess Sparkle, Princess Amethyst, Princess Crash, UK, Pink mane and tail, silver tinsel, Sunbeam symbol - 7
19. Pinwheel, Mexico, orange stripe version - 3
20. Baby Cat, Poesjes pony, Dutch/Netherlands - 3
21. Baby Dots and Hearts - Argentina - 2
22. Princess Dawn, Prince Ruby/Principito Ruby, Mexico - 3
23. Minty, Spain, Piggy, white hair version - 4
24. Windy, Peru, rehaired - 3
Moomargh, please post your challenge within a week's time or so if possible. If not, we can see if the runner up can assist. I scored everyone's entries in an Excel spreadsheet...it made things much easier! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
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Oh nooo! Really!! :blush:
Oh I'm so happy right now, I didn't actually think I'd score so much haha. I only own around 10 nirvana ponies (if you dont count the UK/euro releases, do you?). I mean I could really take a picture of those for the contest, but it would be better if someone could help me with it? I'm wondering if LadyPinwheel would mind taking picture of around 10+ or so? And we could both post those for the contest? I mean there would be two pictures, but you'd have to guess for both of them and we'd count the points together etc. If that's possible, I'd love to do it!
Why don't I have more nirvanas.. *mumble mumble* :lookround:
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Congratulations!!! :cheer:
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Yay, big congrats! :cheer:
Yayy cant wait for another contest! :frolic:
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Wiii! 3th place!! I´m soooo proud! Congrats to the winneeeeer!! Wiiii! :frolic: :frolic:
I can´t wait to the next round!
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Oh nooo! Really!! :blush:
Oh I'm so happy right now, I didn't actually think I'd score so much haha. I only own around 10 nirvana ponies (if you dont count the UK/euro releases, do you?). I mean I could really take a picture of those for the contest, but it would be better if someone could help me with it? I'm wondering if LadyPinwheel would mind taking picture of around 10+ or so? And we could both post those for the contest? I mean there would be two pictures, but you'd have to guess for both of them and we'd count the points together etc. If that's possible, I'd love to do it!
Why don't I have more nirvanas.. *mumble mumble* :lookround:
I see nothing wrong with that plan! Or you could take a REALLY obscure pic with just the 10 and make it reallllly hard. hehe
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Second place? Really? Wow! Thanks!
I'd love to help with the photo shoot, I can take a photo of some of my nirvanas, although I don't have many. But I don't know when I'll be able to do so. I have my two babies with pneumonia and I haven't got much free time. Ill try to do something tonight, but can't promise anything.
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Second place? Really? Wow! Thanks!
I'd love to help with the photo shoot, I can take a photo of some of my nirvanas, although I don't have many. But I don't know when I'll be able to do so. I have my two babies with pneumonia and I haven't got much free time. Ill try to do something tonight, but can't promise anything.
Hope they recover quickly!
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Second place? Really? Wow! Thanks!
I'd love to help with the photo shoot, I can take a photo of some of my nirvanas, although I don't have many. But I don't know when I'll be able to do so. I have my two babies with pneumonia and I haven't got much free time. Ill try to do something tonight, but can't promise anything.
Aww hope they will recover soon :(
It's okay if you don't have time! I think I got some ideas so it might be okay if I just use the few I have ;) Hehe hee.
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Congratulations moomargh :bigups:
Love pkw xxx
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I just got around taking the picture ^^ Finally! Sorry it's taken so long.
Should I make a new thread for it? :)
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I just got around taking the picture ^^ Finally! Sorry it's taken so long.
Should I make a new thread for it? :)
Yes, please! You can title it along the same lines, but put in Round 2 instead.
I was just thinking about this. haha
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Yes, please! You can title it along the same lines, but put in Round 2 instead.
I was just thinking about this. haha
Alrighty, great! I will be posting it today, I'll try to be quick :) Yaaay!
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Yes, please! You can title it along the same lines, but put in Round 2 instead.
I was just thinking about this. haha
Alrighty, great! I will be posting it today, I'll try to be quick :) Yaaay!
Looking forward to it!
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Round 2 is up everyone! Send your answers to me before 10th of December.
http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,363290.0.html (http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,363290.0.html)
Good luck all! :party: