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Another year, another delay ... this is starting to seem like par for the course with these things and again I’m making my laptop thes excuse. Over the years we’ve developed some pretty unique characters within our community and this year is all about celebrating these folks. This year we’ve strayed from the typical voting format to one which members were allowed to submit their own categories, winner and reasons for each. I have a lot of fun bringing these to you every year. I hope you all enjoy them as well. That said, let’s get on to the wieners... err, winners!
The “I Giggle Like A School Girl” Award:
You know the type. Heck, some of you old farts probably have kids about this age. I’m talking about those young girls that giggle at everything. If you’re in a big game online and you hear someone giggling, chances are it’s Aelph. Dude, take some comfort in the fact that the person that submitted this is one of those “old farts”!
The “I Hate Everyone Equally” Award:
This award recognizes he who has no regard for another player’s life no matter which team they are on. Creeping Judas, this one’s a no brainer bro. You’ve cornered the market on team-killing. I have to say though, you’ve managed to pull it off in a way that’s almost comical. That’s true skill that needs to be recognized!
The ”Mad Adrenal” Award:
From time to time, really good members go missing. Sometimes they resurface, other times not. This one’s in honour of Scott/Adrenal/Moghlear, the king of long absences. BrewGuy and Buggo, where are you?
The Sacrifice For The Greater Good Award:
A few people allowed XCL to refocus towards our community roots. For that, we thank you.
The “I Have No Shame” Award:
From openly exploiting host advantage, making hot dogs with “real” wieners and often showing off his package via the Live Cam, there is no one with less shame than The Icon. If you’re going to brag, don’t offer up photographic proof totally contradicting yourself!
“Teh Unabashed Fanboy” Award:
If the spelling of this one isn’t any more of a clue... if there was a PS3 skin for the 360, you know tehflakes would buy one for all of us.
XCL’s Bullet Sponge:
One of the best new additions to XCL is also our biggest bullet sponge. DrkStr47, we love ya but no one’s stopping you from wading into a gunfight first. Seriously, you’re like a magnet. This is no easy feat considering he ended NinjaRay’s reign is this category!
XCL’s Evil Twins:
Silk’s rocking a pretty wicked beard these days leading to speculation that he is indeed related to BradofCanada!
 
Seriously, who’s who?
The “Straight Up” Self Promotion Award:
In his younger days when we had categories that you could vote on, KrossRoad set the bar voting for himself across a wide array of skill categories. Blizz, you’ve been around for a while, you’d think you’d know better. Making a submission for Best Admin, voting for all four, then nominating yourself for XCL’s biggest ass-kisser AND cheater? Good job!
The Most Polite XCL’er:
While everyone else is using their Live Cam to flash obscenities (or show that they game while not wearing pants) while playing Burnout, TK 421’s live cam always shows him smiling away happily. Here’s to the guy that never gets pissed.
XCL’s Grammar King:
We’ve always prided ourselves on having a good command of the English language, spelling and grammar.
One XCL’er has his own set of grammar rules.
The Outcast is the king of the one sentence paragraph.
Let’s hope this trend does not catch on.
It’ll be interesting to see Outtie’s response.
The “OCD” Award:
He plays one game and one game only to the point of obsession, he’s probably got probably the smallest library of games and he’s the only XCL’er I know of that is immune to the XCL Effect. He’s Chaos Smurf.
Most Hardcore XCL’er:
Not having high speed internet at home, Kirbydb carts his 360 and a six pack of beers to his office to get his Xbox Live game on. That’s hardcore. Dude rocks a kilt pretty hard too. Is there such thing as hardercore?
XCL’s Biggest Perv:
Sure, you’re probably thinking The Icon has this one covered, right? Wrong. Hansolocujo’s middle name is practically “rub n tug”. Who’s rooming with this guy at XCLE this year? Watch out. He’ll push the beds together.
The “How The F*#! Is This Guy So Good”Award:
Usually we associate the more skilled gamer with the younger crowd. Perhaps they’re still in school, don’t have a full time job or maybe they’re just nerds that need to get out more. This final award not only celebrates one of our most skilled gamers but is also an interesting paradox. theGERV is freakishly good, the type of guy you want on your team because he’ll kick your ass if he’s not. He defies all stereotypes though with a wife, job AND kids. Seriously, how do you do it?
Last (and least) we have The “Seriously” Award:
Mercury869. Seriously.
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