WorldVision Song Contest 29 - DISCUSSION|OOC Thread

[Legendardisch]

Double toast: Would a link to my factbook be allowed?
if so
http://www.nationstates.net/nation=lege ... /id=170525

[Luziyca]

As Kingsley Bedford says, URL links to host bids do NOT count. While I can read it, realize that some users may not be able to read it, or have access to images at work by url. Some may have filters that prevent access of flickr. Thus, I request resizing of the picture and reduce it to 25%: 322x677px, because it is really the only way you could get it onto the forums.

Or you could be civilized like the rest of us or split it into multiple sections or switch to a regular hostbid. The latter (with the exception of Vamp's) is way better anyways, and less of a hassle too.

No its not, quit the whining, loosen the rules a bit.

People also shouldn't have stupid filters.
but to please you i will do whatever you want, but remember this: The regular hostbids are more of a hassle then the pictured ones.
This is also the fault of Nationstates Forum, 900x 900x is to small to work with these days, web design and graphic designs are changing: People will have larger screens. People will have adequate internet speed to load these pictures, but if site owners do not want to evolve, than that's a serious problem.
What also ignores me is the fact that I can post my nations map in my factbook; no problem at all and it works, but on the forums you cant, that is blatancy weird and upright wrong.

but again, i will do whatever you want but i wont do a text based submission, i taught creativity was important here. but it seems it doesn't.

First, I am not whining. Neither is Kingsley Bedford.

Secondly, as much as you and I oppose them, they exist. Thirdly, text bids take a while to work with, as my Kofeiyan host bid took a few hours to get it completed (some of it was adding the cool graphics using a Eurovision logo-style font), but pictoral bids are more of a hassle because you got to put it within the limits of the forums. More on that later. Fourthly, I agree, but the problem is that on smaller computers (I have a Sony VAIO, some may be on a phone, or on a tiny laptop), a large picture can simply take up a huge chunk of space, which to the viewer on those, is not exactly a good thing. Also, there are still some people on NS who use dial-up, like a mod, Trans.
Also, if you make a factbook on the forums, you CAN put your nation's map, you just don't start a thread collecting maps of nations, because what many would do instead of LINKING to the maps, will be to use the [img] tags.

Lastly, creativity is STILL important. I cannot stress it enough. While pictorial bids may have taken a while, you can ask Vampirum on how to reduce the size of the bid, but still make it work. Vamp used a format like yours, except he got his to fit and not having to post a URL.

Double toast: Would a link to my factbook be allowed?
if so
http://www.nationstates.net/nation=lege ... /id=170525

I doubt it.

[The Atlammes]

BAD OMEN?

Yesterday evening was so surprising for the Atlammes. The ticket for Worldvision 29 was taken by Zuzanne Kazakhstansky. Her song is called "Omen" and it had been sung in English during yesterday show. However, the writer of the winning entry is planning to prepare the Atlammish version for the contest and the Atlammish entry will probably be performed in two languages.

[Bialogorze and Czarnorzecze]

NUDITY IN THE WORLDVISION?

Easy! There won't be any nudity in the Worldvision. "Nago" ("Crudely") is just the name of the internal choice of BGCRTV for the 29 edition of the contest. The song will be performed by famous Rionegrin artist - Dziewanna (actually: Anna Maria Cebulak). Her pseudonim refers to the pra-Slavic goddess of nature and life. She will perform the song during the contest featuring Folkandish folk band LaGa known for their debut in NationStates' X-Factor 4.

[Kofeiya]

Just to let you know for bid: I'll split the stage off to its own section and try and find a larger version of that image of the stage.

[New Lowerlands]

New Lowerlands sign up, after a withdraw in WV28.

Entry :

Title of the song : Saag ( Songs )
Singers : Jullia Leemt and Ludovic Henry
Language : Lutch
Tune : Sia - Titanium

[Alexandr Land]

Guess what? I will use Google Translator! (Laughs maniacally).

[Serzchepha]

Serzchepha will be for WorldVision 29, entry TBD.

[Euskirribakondara]

We're back! I really don't know what to send tbh. Has anyone used Horehronie yet? I've been into it lately and I might make something of it.

No I don't think anyone has used Horehronie.

1. Hafamarimët used it once. The song was called "an uphill battle" or something like that, but if Hafamari... something like "Mucek ibrem ypydma".
And it was in WV19, if I'm not mistaken.

EDIT: I'm not mistaken.. http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=7020219#p7020219

2. On the other hand, CQ... Thanks to you it's the first time I've seen three songs to the same tune. Puerto Candelaria and Costa Fiero also used that tune. (Nothing bad with it, though... Just pointing it out)

3. I'm just tagging the thread. I don't think I'll participate this time either...... This college life is killing me... Not only because it's college, but also because some teachers speak THE weirdest Catalan; and the "basics" you need to understand the topics were not taught to me back there in Colombia. AAAAND social life is terrible..... Since I don't speak fluent Catalan yet, many just ignore me -.-

4. If Euski participates though... I was thinking I could introduce you to the music scene of our non-Euskal speaking provinces. What do you think about music from....

The Kastelàm Province or The Tal-Arabak Province... Or The Aranes Province

Which one of the three sounds better?

[Luziyca]

Stage section? Check. Orchestra? Check. Added details and commentary booths for the media? Check. Still African-esque? Check!

[New Warwick]

New Warwick is in.

SONG: Under the Moonlight
ARTIST: Corey Barton
Tune: Love Kills by Roberto Bellarosa

[Kofeiya]

Trying to perfect my bid, yet making it as realistic as I could for an upper-middle income country, that is an expy of sub-Saharan Africa without the problems and Liberia without the war.

I think I'm not going to get any higher, to be frank, and if I did win, I'd be amazed.

[Communist Quinntopia]

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[Kingsley Bedford]

2. On the other hand, CQ... Thanks to you it's the first time I've seen three songs to the same tune. Puerto Candelaria and Costa Fiero also used that tune. (Nothing bad with it, though... Just pointing it out)

In that case, I -might- look for a different tune. Has anyone used She Wolf in the past? If I do decide on a melody change, I'm thinking about using that or this (OneRepublic - Counting Stars).

No I don't think "She Wolf" has been used. Go for it. It'll get points from KB for sure.

[Communist Quinntopia]

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[Legendardisch]

Due to stupid forum restriction i have been forced into cutting up my Bid Entry into just text. please base you full voting on the full image here in my factbook!

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Due to stupid forum restriction i have been forced into cutting up my Bid Entry into just text. please base you full voting on the full image here in my factbook!

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Some noticeable grammar mistakes in the full bid post(and this is from a guy whose grammar is not perfect and makes mistakes ever so often), content is good but not among the best I've seen in WV bids.
Decent bid, but not sure if I'll vote for it.

[Northern Sunrise Islands]

Edit: Eh, thinking better... Don't have enough time. Maybe next time around.

[Greater Watford]

Greater Watford has announced the 5 acts that are up to vote to represent the nation at WV 29. They are:
1. sound.energy "Feel the Rhythm" Tune:Samo Shampioni
2. Wingblades-"Dreams"Tune:Pompeii
3. Tommy Ryans "Life goes on" Tune:Paradise
4. Simeone Kharat "Party"Tune:Always (Aysel and Arash)
5. Bobby Bangle "Kings Queens and Plebs" Tune:Court of King Caractacus

[Todlichebujoku]

Due to stupid forum restriction i have been forced into cutting up my Bid Entry into just text. please base you full voting on the full image here in my factbook!

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It reminds me of Bloomington, Minnesota. Rather surprising considering how large Legendardisch is.

[Vampirum]

Vampirum will return for WV29. In a surprising turn of events, the Pirish Music Association has announced the first Vampirum Național Finala which will determine who will represent us in the contest. More info coming soon.

[Saviera]

Count me in!

[Luziyca]

I really wanted to come up with lyrics to this, but considering the original is a song about how rice is the best thing ever, I don't think I can top its silliness.

It'll find a way somehow in my song. Or at least have a collection of the worst disco music performed on WV by hillbillies.

[Vampirum]

Vampirum Național Finala Hostess
Comedian and Actress Wendy Durien

The judges have decided! It's now down to three contestants. All three with amazing songs in their own right, but which one will represent Vampirum at WV29? You decide!

As a reminder, here's a bit of info about our three contestants.

Cosmos is an alternative rock band from Urion, Dennsalvania. Their smooth yet edgy sound makes them a unique band that stands a possible chance of doing well at WorldVision.

Their new hit 'Near You' is currently number 5 on the Vampirum Music Billboard Charts.

Kaley is a newcomer to the music industry. She began her career only a year ago, and since then she's been dubbed the 'Duchess of Vampirum pop'. Kaley is known for her fun and enthusiastic ballads that are a hit among teenage girls.

Her song 'Lights' is currently number 2 on the Vampirum Music Billboard Charts.

Many will remember Erin O'Shea from her presentation of the Vampirian votes in WV28. She's a soulful singer who's rich vocal tones has earned her numerous music awards. In 2012 Erin won her first Movie Golden Award for her song 'Crystal Blu' off the Blood Never Rests soundtrack.

Her song 'Thunder' is currently number 9 on the Vampirum Music Billboard Charts.

So who will it be? We have three very different artist with three very good songs. Either way, we're sure Vampirum will do well at WorldVision this year.

TO VOTE: Please TG Vampirum with your votes. Give 3 to your favorite, 2 to your second favorite, and 1 to your least favorite. The video with the featured songs can be found HERE.

[Kalosia]

So I'm calling dibs on It's All About You - Juliana Pasha.

In terms of instrumentation, which do you prefer, the NF version or the Eurovision one? (I'm not making this IC but whichever one you guys prefer I'll use)