"Best new concept from last year"

Don't forget other new concepts, such as Domination...

Originally Posted by Unknown Rabbit

But KarrotShire is from 2007!

Don't forget that is was far from finished in 2007. The actual 'gametype' only got around to completion in 2008.

I suggest "Hotel of the Year".

Also, if you wanna vote Karrot Shire, you can also do so under "Best non-battle/ctf level"

I'd choose the "worst non-battle/ctf level" category if I were to vote for Karrot Shire.

Best JCS'er: Not sure, all made fantastic levels.

2008's best CTF level: Sunken Realm by Purplejazz

While perhaps not the best sprite layer ec (although still good), the theme is very nice and probably what I like about it the most. I actually enjoyed all the games I've played here. It has has a somewhat varied layout, albiet not perfect but a lot of choices which makes it fun.

2008's best battle level: Frozen Throne by Superjazz

Don't know why this level isn't getting recognized. It was very fun to play during bash imo, and it's good for duels as well as games with a lot of people. The theme is nice too. Condemned had an awesome atmosphere but I personally did not like the open layout, and I didn't even use the water that much. I also liked Mixxed Up, but I don't see myself wanting to play there a lot. I guess a lot of levels beat Frozen Throne in certain aspects, but this level has a sort of overall appeal to me. There's also The Shrine which I really liked, but that level has subpar gameplay.

2008's best (non CTF/Battle): N/A, all are good levels but none stand out to me.

2008's best MP pack: Alliance by XLM

While the other packs contain levels that probably have more favorable layouts, Alliance is the one that really left an impression and I still play the levels just for the look of them. That's not to say none of the levels are really fun, I enjoyed a few levels in this pack, and some simply for their ridiculous tile usage.

2008's best SP pack: Episode Four: The Resistence by EvilMike

Although not my favorite of the series so far, some levels had really clever ideas. As usual the levels keep my interest and have me wanting more.

2008's best tileset/tileset conversion: The Fortress of Forgotten Souls by Blade

It's a hard set to use, but whatever you can make just looks amazing. The other sets were also quite nice but this one stands out because it's a very solid professionally done set.

2008's most improved JCS'er: N/A No idea

Originally Posted by Unknown Rabbit

But KarrotShire is from 2007!

It is? Oh God, I feel old.

The results are nearing. If you haven't voted yet, please do.

Best JCSer: Ragnarok - Several high quality levels that also bring some new concepts.

Best CTF level: Nightfall in Noobland - During Bash10 this was the funniest CTF-level to play in there. It might not offer stunning new gameplay, but it is still unique in how the bases are placed, and it is also well balanced.

Best Battle level: Enter The Chaos - This one has got a very interesting layout. It fits JDC events very well. I find the smoke-pit combination a bit evil, but it is also sweet when you're able to fool your opponents with it.

Best Misc level: Pearl-Shell Shore - I was quite surprised how Quickz made a level with that kind of a theme with Mystic Isle-set. It also had great and easy-to-learn gameplay so here goes my vote.

Best MP pack: Way too close to call.

Best SP pack: Episode Four: The Resistance - In my opinion this episode was a bit too short, but nevertheless the story progresses during this one, and it always kept me interested to go forward. I'm eager to play the final episode.

Best tileset: The Fortress of Forgotten Souls - I honestly didn't expect this set to be that sweet when I saw some of Blade's scraps. You just can be amazingly creative with this set.

Best Improver: FawFul - I liked his recent CTF-levels almost as much as the others outta there. In level decoration he probably doesn't even need improving anymore.

Alright, just a quick voting with quick comments. My votes stay. Prematurely congratulations to those who will win.

BEST JCSER : Vivando
Heehee, probably saw that coming eh? Well, Vivvy here just made some of the nicer stuff this year, and I guess that's why I gave him my vote here. Yeah. He's the man. DS is however "da man". Err, okay next vote.

BEST CTF : NorthScar Needle
Yeah, I really liked this level, it's kinda fun to duel in, has no seekers [which is always great] and some of the ammo is placed really nicely. I just dislike the floatups on the sides and the really small holes. Otherwise FTW.

BEST BATTLE : Headhitting
I think this is that jungle level Snooze made. I really liked the layout, quite nice. Except the few camp spots, which isn't really an issue when there are 16 players.

BEST NON CTF/BATTLE : Lost Luggage Landfill
Yeah, this level truly inspired me. It's a brilliant race. I think whoever made it should be really proud.

BEST MP PACK : Find It Out
Hmm, big bunch of big-belly-giggly levels here. They're all fun, sadly not getting as much recognition as they should, but that should change soon. :]

BEST SP PACK : EPISODE FOUR BY MICHAEL
Wow, I think it's bad that I don't even remember the name to this pack. Err...

BEST TILESET : Waste Treatment Facility
Yeah, I rated this really high, and I meant it. ;P

FASTEST IMPROVER : CrimiClown
I haven't seen material from previous years so much, but from what I gather you've gotten MUCH better :]

Originally Posted by vivando

best jcser: Ragnarok - several high quality levels that also bring some new concepts.

Originally Posted by Ragnarok

BEST JCSER : Vivando

8d. I smell cheatz hax *cough*

Originally Posted by cooba

Best designer: Ragnarok

Originally Posted by Ragnarok

BEST TILESET : Waste Treatment Facility

THIS ELECTION IS RIGGED

The awards will be announced tomorrow. It is not too late to vote.

One more hour of voting to go, so hurry if you still want to!

kk, 37 minutes left.

Guys, 30 bucks [no promise] if you change your votes and vote for Ragnarok and his levels.

I wasn't going to vote at first considering I wasn't around for most of 2008 and haven't seen or am able to give a valid opinion on most of the categories. However considering the organization tells me there are some nasty ties in several of the listed categories I've decided to give my opinion on the things I do think I'm qualified to say something about.

Best JCS'er:
I would've voted for EvilMike but that's a pretty biased opinion since I haven't seen a good deal of the work of most other people on this list so I'm gonna leave this one blank.

Best CTF level:
Starlit Summit by Ragnarok. All levels on this list are very good actually but I specifically liked Starlit Summit for it's sheer size, visual style and the few innovative ideas it has. Like EvilMike said, this is also a good level for JDC.

Best Battle level:
Enter the Chaos by FireSworD. I admit this is a bit of an unfair vote considering I haven't seen ALL the levels on this list but Enter the Chaos is just such an awesome level that I doubt any of them would've deserved the vote THAT much more to actually make voting for this invalid.

Best Non CTF/Battle level:
Tempted to vote for Pearl-Shell Shore here considering it's a great level. Sadly it's also the only level out of this list I actually saw so this is also gonna be blank.

Best MP Pack:
Also blank. Out of these packs I've only checked out the CTF levels so far, so it's impossible to give a decent opinion here.

Best SP Pack:
Tomb Rabbit 2 beta by Kejero. Honestly I only played Mike's pack and TR2, but TR2 is just so overwhelmingly amazing that I very much doubt any of the other packs on this list would beat it (and the opinions I've heard from other people reinforce this notion).

Best Tileset/Conversion:
Fortress of Forgotten Souls by Blade. I'm actually working on a level with this set and to be honest I must say that after using it it's not all that's cracked up to be: it's very hard to use and the more I try the less seems possible. Still it's a fantastic looking tileset that can really produce some very nice visuals with it if you use it correctly. More importantly in my opinion it just blows all other nominees out of the water so it gets my vote all the same in the end.

Best improved JCS'er:
Also blank. I've barely seen any of the levels produced by any of the authors of this list so I can't even begin to imagine who qualifies for this.

Organisation.. that would be me in this case. I'm not sure if anything has changed at all, but I heard CelL talking about the awards a while ago so I encouraged him to finally vote! The more the merrier .. I see no one else posted during the last hour, so:

Votings are closed now.