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Special Edition: 1980s Retro OOC

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Most Recent Winner: Malta Comino Gozo - 242 points | Avon, Elejamie

WorldVision Rulebook

How It Works

• Each nation will rank the other nations out of 10. Each number below 4 adds a scaled negative score whereas each number above 4 adds a scaled positive score (4 provides a neutral value). The complete score of each nation will be the total sum of the positive and negative scores. At this point, any nation with a negative score or 0 will be considered to have 0 televote points (only the bottom few nations might receive this). The rest of the nations with a positive score will have this score then multiplied until the total scores are equal to the amount of points distributed through the points on the IC thread (this from now is the IC "Juries").
• This multiplied number will then be the televote score for each nation.
• Unlike in the test-run, the committee will assume responsibility for the televote, that is its recording and maintenance. This info will be given to the host when all nations have voted on the IC thread or when the deadline passes. This will allow the vote to not be influenced by the host, and to make sure the formula used is accurate.
• The committee will also be responsible for publishing the complete voting result overview at the end of the voting, including the individual votes of nations, as well as the overall voting breakdown.
• If the percentage of nations receiving 0 points in the televote exceeds 10% of the total competing nations that edition, the committee will reserve the right to change these percentages so that the percentage of nations receiving 0 points falls under 10% once again, as long as the nation's raw televote score is above -10. In this case, weightings changes will be done so that it does not affect any position in the top 3.
• The host will be free to announce these results how they see fit, with the committee's strong recommendation to reveal them in the style of either of lowest to highest in the televote, or according to current standings after the jury vote.
• In the event of a tie, the jury vote takes precedence.

Televote Instructions

• In addition to the standard 12-1 points that we all post on the IC thread (which remains the same) there will also be an additional requirement. Each contestant must also submit a response to a google form in which they will rate each song from 1-10 (out of a maximum of 10) - with 1 to a song which they hated and 10 to a song they loved (and everything in between).
• There are no restrictions on televoting - You can allocate scores in the televote however you wish, and you do not need this to be the same metric by which you measure your "jury" scores. Some suggestions may be to split your scores according to the Music/Lyrics/RP etc., but this is optional. We will still check for invalid votes, for example every nation being ranked the same, or in a specific "pattern", but this won't be an issue if one votes fairly.
• You can give your puppet a maximum of 6 out of 10 in the televote and vice-versa to the main nation. If you have a puppet you will have to submit a second set of televoting points - however, you can submit a single set of points and include the ranking for both your main nation and puppet nation in the same form. You must inform the committee if you wish to do this in advance.
• If you do not submit a televote, you will receive a 25% penalty on your original televote score (which will then be redistributed among the rest of the nations according to their televoting score). It is strongly recommended that you submit a televote score, but if you don't submit one, you don't have to worry about being disqualified.

As it was introduced prior to the start of '79, the same strike system for punishments will be in effect, where players breaking certain contest rules will receive strikes depending on the severity.

• One Strike: No immediate consequences;
  
• Two Strikes: One-contest ban;
• Three Strikes: Two-contest ban.
• Strikes expire after five editions; however, a strike expiring during a ban does not edit or shorten it.
• Bans stack; that is, a nation reaching three strikes within one edition is immediately banned for the following three editions.
• Bans erase strikes once they are completed.
  
  Here are the following issues that can net you a strike:
  
  One strike:
  
  • Not voting in the contest (will also disqualify a contestant from competing)
  • Changing votes without Worldvision Committee supervision.
  • Posting halftime results when not the host or WVC & refusing to remove results (which also results in disqualification)
  • Posting an incomplete entry.
  • Not declaring a new puppet, or when transferring ownership of a puppet.
  
  Two strikes:
  
  • Engaging in tactical voting.
  • Intentionally refusing to vote.
  • Attempts to evade a ban.
  • Entering more than one puppet in the contest.

FAQ / Guide To WorldVision

I'm new here, how does this all work?

Welcome! Here at WorldVision, we write our own lyrics to existing songs, then vote on them! Many of us write performances and background information on the performer as well. This contest is based heavily on the Eurovision Song Contest, so it helps a lot if you're familiar with it! One major difference from it is that the winner doesn't host the next contest- here we have people bid each edition to host the next contest.

That sounds fun! How do I sign up?

Signing up is simple! You can fill out and post the application below, or simply state your interest in joining. If you do use the application, you don't need to fill everything in.

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[b]Nation Name:[/b] Your nation's name goes here.
[b]Official Broadcaster:[/b] Your official broadcaster for WV goes here.
[b]Song Title:[/b] The IC Song title goes here.
[b]Artist(s) Name(s):[/b] The name of your act goes here.

[b]Tune:[/b] The real-life tune you're basing your song on goes here.


This is all so exciting! I want to host!

In order to host, you need to have fully participated once, especially to get the feel of how the contest runs. While you wait, you can look at current bids to learn how good bids look like. If you've signed up before host voting has begun, then you can vote for the host! Once you've finished a contest, you can bid for host, as long as you don't vote for your own.

How do I write an entry?

Writing an entry is just a bit more work than Alexander Rybak makes it seem. Most of us use an existing song as a tune, which we usually link through YouTube, and rewrite the lyrics so that they are original- which means that we wrote them ourselves and did not copy the real lyrics (at least 80% should be your own, which is generally easy if you write your own). Translating real lyrics does not count!

To do well, it's best to write a performance and choose a tune that hasn't been used before - don't be afraid to ask us if you're unsure! In addition, it's always good to look at past contests and learn from the winners and highest placed entries.

If you do post a reservation/placeholder post for your entry, please make sure that you finish it with a completed set of lyrics. If you don't finish, or if you don't withdraw on the OOC thread, you will receive a strike, which is explained in the spoiler below this section.

The entry deadline passed, and there's a mistake in my entry! Can't I just fix it?

Please let the Committee know first! If it's a big edit, you'll need to ask for permission. If you're just fixing spelling, formatting, or a link, then it's fine! But if you make a big edit without permission, like finishing lyrics or adding more RP, you might get disqualified.

So what comes next? Voting?

Yes, that's right! After the entry deadline, you cannot edit your entry without permission from the Committee. After the host posts the interval act and opens voting, you may post your votes. Just like in Eurovision, you give 12 points to your favourite entry, then 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and finally 1 point to your next favourite. Please vote on time!! The host may choose to close voting after the deadline, but if you do not vote on time you will be disqualified.

Next, you do the televote. Here, it means that you open the form that is linked by the host, and rank each entry from 1 to 10, with 1 being worst and 10 being best. Ever since the official implementation of the televote in WV83, everyone's televotes will be revealed by the Committee, so you can see the full breakdown after the contest ends. We use a weighting system to calculate the televotes - this will be changed at the discretion of the committee if the number of 0's exceeds 10% of participating nations (this will be done only for those nations with a score of above -10).

This sounds awesome! I want to enter a puppet nation and write more entries!

You can do that! You may enter a second nation, but make sure you confirm that it is yours in the signups! However with great power comes great responsibility: you can only give a maximum of 5 points to yourself in the jury vote, and only a maximum score of 6 in the televote, and together with your main nation you can only give a maximum of 14 jury points to another nation.

I do not feel safe or welcome here. What do I do?

If you are bullied, harassed, intimidated/etc by someone within the contest, please contact the Committee or one of its members, and we will ensure confidentiality and analyze the situation. We will deal with punishment as deemed appropriate depending on the severity of the offence.

I have more questions! Who do I ask?

If you have more questions you can ask in the thread, join the Discord server linked at the top of this post, or TG the WorldVision Committee. The Discord server is probably where you are going to get the fastest reply.

• Achaean Republic
• Adab
• Alezian Union
• Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic
• Amuaplye
• Antahbrantahstan
• Auphelia
• Axuva
• Beepee
• Belgaam
• Carrelie
  - New Douria
• Darkmania
  - Vartugia
• Elejamie
  - Placely Placington
• Ertzei Kishim
• Estogium
• Ethane
• Greater Korean Juche Republic
• Hafamarimët
• Izmedu
• Independent South Africa
• Joija
• Kalosia
  - Saviera
• Kergle
• Llalta
• Malta Comino Gozo
  - Crustyland
• Mister X
• Molotovsk
• Nekoni
  -Kyritakia
• Pemecutan
• Polkopia
• Rhim Flavezztowland
• Saperetia
• Scotatrova
• Scottish Socialists
• South Batako
  - Vandalusia
• Spiritual Republic of Caryton
  - Zamboodle
• South Batoko
  - Vandalusia
• Syrche
• Tödlichebujoku
• Tylastrona
• Waisnor

• Carrelie - Melodifestival
• Kalosia - FKK 60 - 4° Seratë | Fourth Evening
• Rhim Flavezztowland- All Together Now

• Haufenburg, Carrelie - Celebrate Music
• Baspink, Hafamarimët - Oh We Could Definitely Do That
• Lanun Island, Antahbrantahstan - Rise Up

• Caryton- Caryton, a Golden Choice for Committee
• Malta Comino Gozo -MCG for Committee
• Todlichebujoku - Tobu For Committee
• Scotatrova - Bid for Committee
• Nekoni
• Elejamie Oh man. Oh man, oh man. Not again.

Elejamie wrote:Also I'm pre-confirming Placely Placington

Committee Bid for the Spiritual Republic of Caryton

Overview

Hi everybody! I'm Cary! I've been participating in WorldVision for more than a dozen editions! I'm still relatively new in the WV game, but I try as hard as possible to acquaint myself to the WV community and share my life with them! If you don't know me, feel free to drop a "hi" in my discord (islet#3156)! I may not be the "highest-scoring" participant, but a nation's score should never be a "qualification" for leadership. Similarly, seniority is as only as useful as the leaders are honest. Allow me to present my platform!

Platform
1. Conduct

In the spirit of honesty, the current clime of WorldVision has tendencies to be elitist and emotionally charged. The tone of complete and utter condescension, especially towards newer or less popular members, is unacceptable. Just because somebody uses flamboyant and sugar-coated words like "hon" or "sis" doesn't mean the scathing statement that typically follows is made less offensive. The behavior of some of WorldVision's members seriously needs to be regulated, especially when referring to the Discord server. If elected, I will ensure that every member is treated with respect and no member will be affected by matters of personal bias. I appreciate the actions of the current committee in reaching out towards the members, but there is always more work to be done because people aren't perfect and it's not their fault if disagreements spiral.

2. Representation

If elected I will represent the voices of all members regardless of their standing in the community. Every person is equal in worth regardless of their history, and that sentiment will carry over to everything from suggestions to moderation. I will work to improve the standards of the community and the editions that will follow. If there happens to be an issue of mistreatment, come to me and I will do everything in my power to rectify it.

3. Contest Mechanics

I firmly believe that debuting nations should be allowed to place a host and committee election bid. I think the rule forbidding debuting nations from making a bid is pointless and archaic. If an entry presents good points or if a bid is appealing in all regards, then the entering nation by logic should be allowed to host or run. Surely, if the system were merit-based then bad bids or ignorant committee campaigns would be caught before they even got in- and if the bidding nation were serious about their entry then they would ask for help with posting and mechanics. The rule forbidding new nation participation effectively restricts creative inspiration and will invariably result in attrition of activity and interest. As a rule of thumb, initial interest in something is initially grand, and typically decays over time. Why not take advantage of the fresh blood which is apparently in such short supply?

On the televote, I believe any deliberation on the subject has run its course dry. A decision has been made and several editions have passed, so attempting to cancel the televote system is nothing short of a belligerent filibuster, a statement of spite. The same applies for the subject of which method of communication is best for the WorldVision community.

I am staunchly against the alternative discord server, and if elected I will put my full two cents in if that branch of the community isn't already gone.

4. Conclusion

As this community grows, I would like to grow with it. I want to present a platform of honesty, friendship, and simple ethics. I've seen time and time again that for some members, restraint doesn't come easily. With your help, we can be better to each other. With your help, we can make sure our efforts do not go in vain. It is not hard to lift one another up. I love how members of the WorldVision community are so quick to compliment each other. I love how members offer advice on song-writing or graphic design, and take the time to help each other put their best foot forward. We can maintain this atmosphere of support for each other.

Thank you for your consideration!

Nation Name: Achaean Republic
Official Broadcaster: AS1
Song Title: Sonar
Artist(s) Name(s): P.P. Galore (Tomás Pérez Jiménez)

Tune: GLORIA GROOVE - RADAR