As y’all know www.spybattle.com<\/a> and www.starpirates.net<\/a> are game-based communities.\u00a0\u00a0 We grew for many reasons, but some of the nuclei of that growth were the online communities of comics.<\/p>\n

We worked with the owners of the coolest online comics to have their communities play in our games.\u00a0 And they did.\u00a0\u00a0 So we’re throwing a thank you back to the creators of the comics AND their communities. \u00a0 So we already have a first round vote to get 20 webcomics that our community liked. \u00a0 Now we’re going to ask for a round of feedback on their best strip.\u00a0\u00a0 Best meaning the most “Online Game-y” or “SciFi”.\u00a0\u00a0 Of course, we’re doing it with a twist.<\/p>\n

What’s up for Grabs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Cash prize of $1000<\/p>\n

2) $1000 in free advertising on Project Wonderful : www.projectwonderful.com<\/a> is the way that most comics monetize…and a way we’ve found works for advertising the games!<\/p>\n

So How does this Work?<\/strong>
\nWe’ve had one round of voting.\u00a0 There are two more stages left.\u00a0 The next will be a vote of the top 20 to narrow it down to the top 3. The final stage has a runoff between the top 3.\u00a0 The next vote will be done IN www.starpirates.net.\u00a0 We have a trusted voting mechanic there. Voting will start in early May.<\/p>\n

How are the Prizes Won?<\/strong>
\nThe $1000 in advertising will be given to the top vote getter of the final 3.\u00a0 Fairly straightforward!<\/p>\n

The $1000 in cash is a little more complex.\u00a0 Every vote cast in the “Round of 20” will be put in a virtual hat. One of the votes will be selected, and that’s the winner!\u00a0 This way every vote really does count.<\/p>\n

Who are the finalists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 20 in this stage are as follows. The order here is based on votes.\u00a0 The top one (Schlock Mercenary) got the most votes from the SP community.<\/p>\n

Schlock Mercenary
\nOrder of the Stick
\nGirl Genius
\nXKCD
\nSluggy Freelance
\nLegostar Galactica
\nErfworld
\nLooking for Group
\nWeregeek
\nCtrl+Alt+del
\nStarslip
\nDarths and Droids
\nFreefall
\nPenny Arcade
\nCrimson Dark
\nIrregular Webcomic
\nReal Life
\n8-bit theatre
\nKevin and Kell
\nQuestionable content<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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