when rating in the avi arena, i go by the following rating system.
1 - very poorly made avi
2
3
4
5 - average avi. not too special, but not bad
6
7
8
9
10 - an amazing avi. very unique and well put together
• joke avis may get a laugh out of me, but they are just that. a joke. they may be funny, but they tend to be not as good as others.
• cosplays, i rate differently. instead of a 1-10 system, i use a 1-5 system. 5 being the best that a cosplay can get, from me. why? because cosplay is not original and it's been done every single week, the avi arena has been open. it gets old fast.
• certain items and a poor description, can also cause for me to rate an avi lower or higher. some say that since it's the avi arena, a description isn't needed, but it's there, so i say you should make full use of it. here is a small list of some items that i will rate lower than i normally would, if the avi is using them:
- g-blade
- cig
- ninja headband
- the current months donation item
- ball & chain
- over use of any item (example: using multiple gwees, coco/kiki plushies, etc.)
- use of an over popular common item (example: gunner coat)
- avi covering items (example: ghost sheets, tetris blocks, etc.)
- full sets
list of items i'll rate higher for, when used well:
- bone dragon helm
- chestplate of arachne
• tribute to a death avis are nice, in thought, but entering them into the avi arena, i will automatically give them a 1/10. why? because profitting from a death is just disgusting.
• certain theme avis, i rate low as well. pimps, prostitutes, playboy bunny, etc., i rate low, due to i will not support those lines of work. yes, it's just an avi and it's for fun, but still. i won't do it.
• religious references in the description or keywords, will make me rate lower. i don't care if your religious or what your beliefs are, but their is no need for you to be posting them openly, in a public arena. keep it to the religious forum, PMs with friends, journal or profile.
• avis that don't load, i refuse to rate, due to i can't see them and because even if i go check their profile, they may have changed their avi, since they entered. yes, it's unfair that they aren't shown, but i can't rate something i can't see.
always remember, it's your avi. no matter what others rate it, if your happy with it and don't like the suggestions made, then keep it as it is. no sense in using an avi that you don't enjoy. you can't make everyone happy, with your avi.
why did i write this entry? i wrote it in hopes that others will adopt or use a similar rating system. i see far to many people rating a 10, simply because it's a cosplay of something they like or a 10, simply for being 1st to comment or even a 10, even though they can't see the avi.
to me, the avi arena is about having the best, original avi. look back at the first few weeks of winners, to see the difference between them and the latest winners. the winners we've been getting lately, aren't all that impressive, compared to winners of the past.
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