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Jul-10-2007 20:38

I was quite disappointed when I saw the reward for winning this competition as I dont feel the reward fits the accomplishment. I dont begrudge anyone receiving this reward but there are a lot of detectives out there that are far more deserving of this prize and I am sure there are a lot of people that really feel bad when they see what they received. I hope that there are other ways of recieving this reward as I find this to be just another reason for me to stay away from villian hunts. Congrats to the winners but I am very unhappy to see this given in such a way when a lot of very deserving detectives cannot get it.I feel that a lot of winning these competitions is based on the luck of the clues and not always the skills of the competitors.

Jul-11-2007 00:18

Thank's for the key, it was a real surprise. I feel very privileged to have one. Btw it's silver and big ...no gold and small. Heck I don't know what it looks like but it gets me into places:)

Jul-11-2007 00:44

I second the calls of what key and while I would never ever begrudge a prize going to winners I'm sure all who did not win would begrudge not being told it was on offer. Not me, I was on holiday durring the AVL much prefer the holiday to a prize !

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Jul-11-2007 01:16

I would have joined the AVL had I not came back to town a day after it started.

Either way, I'm happy for the winners, and not a bit all in any way upset or whatever that a prize was not told or what not! Good job you guys, it was pretty close!

You all deserve it!

Jul-11-2007 03:55

Congrats SS, If you got a gate key, its well deserved.

Maybe in the future, more people will have a chance at the gate key and the prize will actually be announced so people have a chance at it.

Jul-11-2007 04:27

Goncratulations as well! =) I personally dont think theres anything wrong with anyone getting the gate key as a prize. And if anyone deserved it, its SS, correct me if Im wrong, but 40 villains does entitle him a shortcut into the palace wouldnt you say? I also believe that all 3 of the teammates got it, so thats just fair in my opinion as they were the first to complete the hunt.

However, fillemaligne is right, if there was talk of a gate key reward prior to the start of the hunt I reckon we would have seen more people queing up to join, more interest, salivating, competition and bruhaha. Of course, thats just because the Gate key is Sleuth's Holy Grail and everyone (AVHers mostly) wants one. Theres still hope in the horizon though, now that its already a reality, there is a slight chance this wont be the only occassion gate keys would be given out? Lets cross our fingers that SS's sweet talking skill is up to par against the will of the Sleuth God himself...

[Quote]I'm already in the process of asking Ben if this might not be such a 'once off' thing. [/Unquote]

Jul-11-2007 04:29

Yeah I didn't know about it either, but I can't imagine anyone (besides Carrie, of course) who deserves it more than SS. The rodents a machine, man :)

Jul-11-2007 04:47

Well, I was just curious as to whether this prize had been advertised at the start of the competition or if this was knowledge to a only a select few as happens quite often.

Jul-11-2007 08:38

Ahh, can you feel the love? Stop, you guys are making me weepy.

Seriously though (and certainly taking a bit of fun out of it), a way to earn palace gate keys will be added to the game shortly. I'm just giving the winners of the AVL grudge match a few days to lord it over us also-rans.

Jul-11-2007 09:21

I don't think it was knowledge at all. SS organized it and didn't know about it.

Will the wonders of the Ben never cease ;)