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Tournament: Les ATRLers - Season 02 ∙ Faréwell
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Waiting for Serena's entry. And then I'll post the entries. 
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Excited to see 'em. Good luck to all.
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Impress me cause I'm a factor in who decides to win 
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Les ATRLers - Season 02 ∙ Finale: Entries
The judges and the jury will receive a pm from me with further instructions.
The contestants should discuss the entries in this thread.
FOR THE JUDGES & THE JURY
DEADLINE: Sunday, January 18th 4pm EST
Finale: Entries
Allstar
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Originally posted by Allstar
Wow, final three! I would be lying if I said that wanting to end up in the finale wasn't always my destination - and here I really am. However, something in my motivation as to why I kept approaching this game changed. Initially, I joined to participate in a new kind of game experience on ATRL I hadn't experienced before yet and wanted to see how I would fare in a new challenge for myself. As the weeks passed, however, Les ATRLers became much more than "just" a game. Every day all the participants grew closer to each other and it started to feel like we've become more of a community.
While my drive and ambition to make it up until the end always accompanied me the game experience became less of a competition and more of a way to spend time with everyone which I genuinely appreciated.
I feel the need to address that there was a time I lacked motivation and it clearly showed in the results for two weeks. Yes, the branding competition completely demotivated me but I started realizing that not being in a game I actually cared about with all my heart and soul was so unlike me. Subsequently, I tried giving my very best again and thankfully it paid out well seeing that I was on top just this week coming back full circle from the very first challenge in which I proved to everyone right from the start what a serious competitor I am. I think that's why I should win this game. Every person and participant has his ups and downs, his times of strength and weakness but what really counts is being able to motivate yourself again and keep going on with a newfound ambition - which is exactly what I did. I think that I contributed some of the best entries of the game and was a pivotal part of Les ATRLers as an experience for everyone like organizing ways for us to even have fun outside the thread as a cast.
I took a lot out of it for myself. As previously mentioned there were challenges I didn't feel motivated with at all but I learned that despite that you can still and should always try giving your best. I regret not having done that for the branding challenge and know that from now on I'm going to avoid this behaviour.
I am surprised that despite having spent more than 4 years on ATRL I could still gather new experiences that I know I'm most likely going to remember forever whenever I think of this board.
So finally, I want to dedicate this to every participant, the judges and the host who have all contributed to make this game what it was to me.
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Rider
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Originally posted by Rider
Episode 12: The Last One
Wow, while I was writing the title I got goosbumps. I can't believe how fast these last 2 months passed, and those months were filled with so many great moments, ATRL wise.
This was my first major game where I feel like I was truly dedicated to and it was so worthy. Every situation makes you grow as a member on this forum but I feel like with the help of a game like this you grow the most, and I can see it in myself.
Why do I think I deserve to win this?
We're all worthy of winning at this point and of course each of us thinks of himself that he's worthy of winning.
I think I deserve to win this because I respected everything I said in my application for the game.
But what I really want to accomplish from my application is the following phrase: ”YES, I'm in it to win it”
In my application I said I will bring commitement to the game and I will be dedicated and I like to believe that's what I did. I was always on time with the entries, I was here for the twists and I was here for the eliminations. The big number of posts in the thread shows my commitement.
Also I like to believe I was consistent with my entries. Out of 11 challenges I was top five 9 times, respectively top three for the last two, and I was on top for 4 challenges. I was also voted by the others the one with the greatest potential to win.
What have I learned in this game?
Well firstly I learned how to compete in an ATRL game. It was such a great game and a great learning experience. Even though I didn't use Photoshop or other programs I learned how to nicely personalize an entry and to make it look organized at least. I learned how to appreciate the comments of the judges and be grateful about it. I learned what a ATRL competition looks like and how to make it through. What is most important out of the learning experience is that I learned more about what an ATRLer loves.
What was my experience like in this game?
Definitely one of the most amazing and great experiences since I joined ATRL. From having new ATRL experiences, to competing and creating entries, to meeting new amazing members this experience had it all.
I had fun and that's what counts the most. Not only that I had fun but I recalled some great moments: My Favorite Song of 2014 and also in the Survivor challenge I remembered one of my favorite songs from when I was 14. Challenges like Next Hit Gif and the Appretince one tested me and I managed to see better what ATRL loves. Also the Stan Swap experience really got to me as I always wanted to get a bit into Madonna and that managed to do it with success.
I met great new members that I didn't see before like darkhorse or Serendipity (I knew all the others before), new friendships and fun experiences. By participating in this game and seeing that I made it this far it only eagers me to try and participate in other ATRL games.
I can't believe that it's gonna be all gone soon and these are my final written words for a Les ATRLers challenge. It's, like how Rachel Green would say, The end of an era.
Before I conclude I want to thank everybody that was a part of this. From the judges that all did a great job and thank you for dedicating your time to judge our entries and comment on them, to the great host that DOMINO was, creating great challenges and being on time.
Also special thanks to all the guest judges every week. Thank you to everyone that participated in this game, we were all great.
These things being said, I'm saying goodbye to a great experience on ATRL and may the best ATRLer win.
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Serendipity
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Originally posted by Serendipity
The final, what can I say? Well there are three things I must say that’s for sure.
First of all, this has been an incredible game. I definitely didn’t expect from Day 1 to get into the FINAL let alone make it anywhere significant. My experience of this game has been like nothing else on ATRL. What should be just a simple, fun, light-hearted game on a pop music forum turned out to be something much more. I’ve experienced every emotion possible from elation, satisfaction, joy, dare I even say some flirtation to anxiety, sadness, jealousy and everything else.
Having all these emotions and experiences in the game taught me many things. I’ve learnt quite a few things, some more profound than others. I’ve been acquainted with such trivia that I’m now in love with; Ma Petite, Nikki and Love and Hip Hop in general to name just a couple. I’ve learnt also really interesting things about other contestants. However, I’ve learnt a lot about me. This game has immensely facilitated my self-awareness. This game wasn’t just little tasks for me. Upon the sign ups, I knew that my university life that I’m not accustomed to due to being a first year, was going to stretch me. Sometimes it did, with the week I didn’t submit, and this week I’ve done more essays and less sleep then I think is possible. This game also gave me confidence in my writing not forgetting the vital skill of formatting A skill I shall omit for this final speech as I want to go back to the roots and keep genuine integrity. It really put into perspective how poor my time-management is, and if anything, at least I can come away from the game saying that it has aided me in my real life.
Any of us deserve to win it. I’m so proud of Allstar and Rider getting this far. Hugely deserved it and whoever does win, congratulations. To put my two cents in, well I just have to say that after realising my time management, I have spent so much time in this game. The tenacity just evident through the sheer number of posts in this thread must give you one reason why I think I deserve to win. Honestly, this is already a win but I’m too English to list qualities of why I should be voted for. Essentially, the reason I deserve to win if I do, is because of who I am and what I brought to this game. I have been genuine and the Serendipity you’ve all experienced is what I am always like. If I was to win, it’d be a validation on my personality as well.
I don’t want to drag on for much longer but, I will only get to do this once. I want to first thank everyone for participating. This season would have been nothing if it wasn’t for you; Bey, Euphoria, cool, E, buddy, Rider, Mario, darkhorse, Prismatic, Funky, Melvin, B, Allstar, Element and even posh. who kicked the season off to a bang. Each and every person is an amazing soul, and I’ve been truly and utterly blessed to have got to known you. I already consider you legends in my eyes and I hope after the game finishes, you will still send me a message on my wall because I have been so lucky to have other contestants who are so friendly and not fake at all. I wish from the bottom of my heart that you have enjoyed this game as much as I have. If you accomplished that then I’m content because my experience was great because of you.
The judges, what can I say, including the guest judges thank you! Matty, H-I-M, Cupid and Kitt, you’ve been some of the best judges I’ve seen on a game and I’m happy to know I’ve pleased you in some forms, occasionally, to make it here. I apologise for any of my despicable entries that you might have had to endure.
And thank you finally to a very special man. You know how much you mean to me. You’re like an older brother! If it wasn’t for you, none of this would have even come to fruition. The conductor to an orchestra, the director to a film, you are by far one of the most talented and amazing people on ATRL. Your professionalism, wittiness and overall niceness have made this my favourite game to play. You’ve spent many hours on this game but the hard work was worth it as it was marvellous. Thank you once again DOMINO; there’s only one you!
To conclude, I just wanted to say thank you once again to everyone. I want you to know how much I truly love you all. I’m sorry you’ve had to put up with my constant classiness, the excessive early posting and just my Serena-isms but I’ve felt I could truly be me around all of you. It’s been a pleasure and honour and I pray for you for all the best things.
Until we meet again ...
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The finale will take place on Sunday at 4.30pm EST
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The end of an era indeed, Rider. 
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OMG I'M GOING TO CRY
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OMG guys
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Queens 
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Wow I can't believe these were your last entries.
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OMG
This really makes me emotional, this game was everything.
Thank you for PMing me that night because I wouldn't join if it wasn't for that PM.
Lemme read it again
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OMG
This really makes me emotional, this game was everything.
Thank you for PMing me that night because I wouldn't join if it wasn't for that PM.
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You're welcome. I saw potential in you on ANTM. So I just had to contact you.
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this is it everybody 
Love you all 
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YOU GUYS!
Sent my vote but this was honestly hard
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Hey there Serena
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ATRL Senior Member
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Serendipity automatically gets my vote as winner for actually saying my name and naming me first in the list of Judges 
The others... Du Bai! 
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Serendipity automatically gets my vote as winner for actually saying my name and naming me first in the list of Judges
The others... Du Bai! |
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The fact I hadn't realized Rider's titles were inspired by Friends till now 
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