Hey ro/ck/stars, welcome to the final round of the Second Annual /ck/ Top Master
Iron Chef Ultimate Nightmare Kitchen Survivor Challenge!
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we
will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must
be submitted by midnight of the 7th, so try to complete your dish with
enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
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Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 9 was Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV, who submitted Swiss Chard Enchiladas.
The final four contestants are:
Cooking Rei
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39 and SQ
!Z6ur5.jOOU
A big round of applause for both designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39 and SQ
!Z6ur5.jOOU, who made it through 9 grueling rounds and beat out over 50
original contestants. Thank you for participating and making this year
so exciting to follow. :)
**
The theme of the final round is to create a signature dish. Your
cumulative scores are null going into this last challenge, the winner of
the /ck/ Challenge will be decided solely on the strength of your
signature dish. Think carefully, and good luck!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Round Nine (May 21-29)
Hey ro/ck/stars, welcome to Round 9 of the Second Annual /ck/ Top Master
Iron Chef Ultimate Nightmare Kitchen Survivor Challenge!
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 29th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
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Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 8 was SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB, who submitted Baked Alascakes and Krembo Cupcakes.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: frgsp
frgsp has been a strong contender since Round One with one of the highest cumulative scores in the game. We understand that real life comes before /ck/ and appreciate all of the effort you've put into the previous rounds. :)
**
The theme of Round 9 is... Vegetarian.
You must create a palatable vegetarian dinner entree with enough appeal to sway even the most die-hard carnivore. The following contestants scored in the bottom three in the Cupcake round, meaning that your penalty in this round is to cook a *vegan* dish (no animal by-products).
-designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
-Cooking Rei
-SQ
Only four contestants move onto the final round of this year's Challenge. Pyewacket's win in the Time Travel round secures his place in the Final Four and everyone's cumulative scores are very close. So please take your time, photograph and explain your entry well, and good luck!
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 29th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
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Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 8 was SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB, who submitted Baked Alascakes and Krembo Cupcakes.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: frgsp
frgsp has been a strong contender since Round One with one of the highest cumulative scores in the game. We understand that real life comes before /ck/ and appreciate all of the effort you've put into the previous rounds. :)
**
The theme of Round 9 is... Vegetarian.
You must create a palatable vegetarian dinner entree with enough appeal to sway even the most die-hard carnivore. The following contestants scored in the bottom three in the Cupcake round, meaning that your penalty in this round is to cook a *vegan* dish (no animal by-products).
-designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
-Cooking Rei
-SQ
Only four contestants move onto the final round of this year's Challenge. Pyewacket's win in the Time Travel round secures his place in the Final Four and everyone's cumulative scores are very close. So please take your time, photograph and explain your entry well, and good luck!
Interview with stfuboosie !!/MEZC9Vdvfg, the winner of Season One
1. As the winner of the first ever /ck/ Challenge, you must have a unique perspective on the competition. As we're nearing the end, what has been your thoughts on this year's Challenge?
The themes have been great this year. They were more specific and more challenging. I would have LOVED to participate, I think I would have had a major run for my money. I love the added challenge of requiring a vertical. The ramen challenge could have been so much better. I think people were limiting themselves a little bit there, I wanted to see more risks in earlier rounds. They are coming out of their shells a little now though.
2. What do you think has been the biggest difference in this year and last year's competition?
More interest, more exposure. The contestants seem to banter with each other,more camaraderie (love that), the voting is being taken really seriously. There were A LOT more people who wanted to compete in this contest.
3. Last year's Challenge ended up being a marathon event that spanned over four months. I think everyone who observed it was amazed by the kind of dedication and effort it took to participate in so many rounds. Do you think this year is easier than the last because of the reduced number of rounds?
YES! But only easier in the sense that it is more manageable, I still think the themes are more challenging and I think the judging is harsher.
4. What has your favorite theme so far?
The Tapas (second only to the time warp theme those two were neck and neck!).
5. Your favorite entry?
Oh god, well frgsp made some potatoes souffles that I would love to try, but that was just part of the entry. Sir Spice's entry in the time warp challenge looked amazing. It was like something out of a magazine from the 50s. I love all of Borneo's stuff, she is hilarious- that toga, omg!
6. As the current reigning champion, any advice for the final four?
Take your time, think about what YOU would find the most delicious. Have fun with it too, stuffy food looks stuffy and unapproachable.
When I made my final entry: ok, so I really thought about this dish. I decided that I wouldn't try to appeal to the judges and "kiss their asses" with stuff they were guaranteed to like, it would have come off as trying too hard and not genuine. Try a few different things first before you go with the one dish. USE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS TEST SUBJECTS. Let them help you decide on what to make, take influence from your own life.
I wanted my dish to be eye catching, I thought about colors first. I wanted to make a beautiful dish with lots of colors. I didn't want to use a heavy dish, I thought something a little lighter would appeal more to me and my family. I wanted something representative of where I came from, since I am familiar with Cajun and creole cooking the most. I added that element to my dish. I thought about my favorite food memories and let them influence me. Lastly I thought about how could make a classic flavor combo new and exciting, I put it in a spring roll, added a lively escabeche, and updated the boring remoulade. I also have an unhealthy obsession with party foods, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres and I thought the Crabmeat Ravigote Spring Rolls fit the bill nicely.
You can see more of boosie's recipes at her food blog: toooldforramen.tumblr.com
The themes have been great this year. They were more specific and more challenging. I would have LOVED to participate, I think I would have had a major run for my money. I love the added challenge of requiring a vertical. The ramen challenge could have been so much better. I think people were limiting themselves a little bit there, I wanted to see more risks in earlier rounds. They are coming out of their shells a little now though.
2. What do you think has been the biggest difference in this year and last year's competition?
More interest, more exposure. The contestants seem to banter with each other,more camaraderie (love that), the voting is being taken really seriously. There were A LOT more people who wanted to compete in this contest.
3. Last year's Challenge ended up being a marathon event that spanned over four months. I think everyone who observed it was amazed by the kind of dedication and effort it took to participate in so many rounds. Do you think this year is easier than the last because of the reduced number of rounds?
YES! But only easier in the sense that it is more manageable, I still think the themes are more challenging and I think the judging is harsher.
4. What has your favorite theme so far?
The Tapas (second only to the time warp theme those two were neck and neck!).
5. Your favorite entry?
Oh god, well frgsp made some potatoes souffles that I would love to try, but that was just part of the entry. Sir Spice's entry in the time warp challenge looked amazing. It was like something out of a magazine from the 50s. I love all of Borneo's stuff, she is hilarious- that toga, omg!
6. As the current reigning champion, any advice for the final four?
Take your time, think about what YOU would find the most delicious. Have fun with it too, stuffy food looks stuffy and unapproachable.
When I made my final entry: ok, so I really thought about this dish. I decided that I wouldn't try to appeal to the judges and "kiss their asses" with stuff they were guaranteed to like, it would have come off as trying too hard and not genuine. Try a few different things first before you go with the one dish. USE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS TEST SUBJECTS. Let them help you decide on what to make, take influence from your own life.
You can see more of boosie's recipes at her food blog: toooldforramen.tumblr.com
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Round Eight (May 11-19)
Hey ro/ck/stars, welcome to Round 8 of the Second Annual /ck/ Top Master
Iron Chef Ultimate Nightmare Kitchen Survivor Challenge!
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 9th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
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Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 7 was Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7, who rolled "New World/Silk Road and submitted a spread representative of important cities along the Silk Road:
-Constantinople (Turkey): Grilled Flatbread Stuffed with Lamb, Spinach, and Feta.
-Isfahan (Persia): Zereshk Polow with Tah Dig
-Xi'an (China): Cold Sesame Noodles
-Hunza (Northern Pakistan): Roasted Apricot Sorbet with Goji Berries
-Accompaniments: Labne with Zaatar, Persian pickles, lemon wedges, olives, wine and jasmine tea
Congratulations on yet another win! Round 7 was a close one. You've won immunity into Round 10 and will be one of our finalists.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
frgsp
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: Frenchfag and Saul Goodman
We understand that May is not the greatest time (for any of us, really). We held the competition during the summertime last year and that also caused a lot of conflicts with people going on vacation, etc.. We don't think there is an ideal time to hold the /ck/ Challenge (fall with back to school, winter with the holidays, etc.) so we really appreciate everyone's efforts.
**
The theme of Round 8 is... Cupcakes.
We only have two more rounds left in the Challenge and considering how close everyone's cumulative scores are, we can't emphasize enough how important your performance in this round is. Give us your most creative and delicious cupcake. Unconventional (non dessert) cupcakes are allowed, so long as it has some form of "frosting". Verticals are a requirement in this round.
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 9th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
--
Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 7 was Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7, who rolled "New World/Silk Road and submitted a spread representative of important cities along the Silk Road:
-Constantinople (Turkey): Grilled Flatbread Stuffed with Lamb, Spinach, and Feta.
-Isfahan (Persia): Zereshk Polow with Tah Dig
-Xi'an (China): Cold Sesame Noodles
-Hunza (Northern Pakistan): Roasted Apricot Sorbet with Goji Berries
-Accompaniments: Labne with Zaatar, Persian pickles, lemon wedges, olives, wine and jasmine tea
Congratulations on yet another win! Round 7 was a close one. You've won immunity into Round 10 and will be one of our finalists.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
frgsp
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: Frenchfag and Saul Goodman
We understand that May is not the greatest time (for any of us, really). We held the competition during the summertime last year and that also caused a lot of conflicts with people going on vacation, etc.. We don't think there is an ideal time to hold the /ck/ Challenge (fall with back to school, winter with the holidays, etc.) so we really appreciate everyone's efforts.
**
The theme of Round 8 is... Cupcakes.
We only have two more rounds left in the Challenge and considering how close everyone's cumulative scores are, we can't emphasize enough how important your performance in this round is. Give us your most creative and delicious cupcake. Unconventional (non dessert) cupcakes are allowed, so long as it has some form of "frosting". Verticals are a requirement in this round.
Round Seven (May 1-9) recap
Cooking Rei
Wed May 1 16:42:32 2013
No.4442563 - Medieval
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39 Wed May 1 21:24:32 2013 No.4443339 - The Future
Frenchfag Wed May 1 13:19:32 2013 No.4442053 - Medieval
frgsp Wed May 1 13:23:32 2013 No.4442067 - 1980s
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7 Wed May 1 13:21:32 2013 No.4442064 - New World/Silk Road
Saul Goodman Wed May 1 13:10:32 2013 No.4442032 - Aztec/Mayan
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB Wed May 1 15:01:32 2013 No.4442306 - 1960s
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU Wed May 1 13:17:32 2013 No.4442048 - Modern
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV Wed May 1 13:45:32 2013 No.4442115 - Edwardian
Round 7, Submissions + Voting:
http://fuuka.warosu.org/ck/thread/S4441995
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39 Wed May 1 21:24:32 2013 No.4443339 - The Future
Frenchfag Wed May 1 13:19:32 2013 No.4442053 - Medieval
frgsp Wed May 1 13:23:32 2013 No.4442067 - 1980s
Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7 Wed May 1 13:21:32 2013 No.4442064 - New World/Silk Road
Saul Goodman Wed May 1 13:10:32 2013 No.4442032 - Aztec/Mayan
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB Wed May 1 15:01:32 2013 No.4442306 - 1960s
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU Wed May 1 13:17:32 2013 No.4442048 - Modern
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV Wed May 1 13:45:32 2013 No.4442115 - Edwardian
Round 7, Submissions + Voting:
http://fuuka.warosu.org/ck/thread/S4441995
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Round Seven (May 1-9)
Hey ro/ck/stars, welcome to Round 7 of the Second Annual /ck/ Top Master
Iron Chef Ultimate Nightmare Kitchen Survivor Challenge!
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 9th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
--
Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
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The winner of Round 6 was Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7, who submitted:
-Manchego Cheese Tartlets with Quince Butter
-Calamari and Chorizo Balls with Romesco Sauce
-Toasted Baguette with Fava Bean Spread, Butter Poached Lobster, Lemon Confit and Tomato Pearls
-Gazpacho Shooter with Olive Balls
And... surprise! For winning the tapas challenge you will receive "Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain" by Penelope Casas.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
Frenchfag
frgsp
Saul Goodman
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: mr_kruhy and Tokufags
A big round of applause for both eliminated contestants. This year's competition is closer than we had anticipated and to have made it this far is a tremendous accomplishment. We're sorry to see you go and we hope you'll consider cooking along with the remainder of the competition!
**
The theme of Round 7 is... Time Travel.
Those of you who followed the competition last year will remember that we had a "roll for" round with cuts of beef. This year you'll be rolling for a historical period and try recreate a dish that is based on a particular time period and still appetizing for a modern palate.
Please roll once using your competition name/trip. YOU MAY NOT RE-ROLL. You will be disqualified if you do. (And yes, we will know if you try--the warosu archive shows deleted posts.)
--> 0 - Neanderthal
--> 1 - Ancient Greco-Roman
--> 2 - Aztec/Mayan
--> 3 - Medieval
--> 4 - New World/Silk Road
--> 5 - Edwardian
--> 6 - 1960s
--> 7 - 1980s
--> 8 - Modern
--> 9 - The Future
The prize for this round is immunity. If you win this round you will be placed in the Final Four no matter your current cumulative score or performance in Round 8.
The quick and dirty:
-submissions AND voting will be carried out in the same thread.
-we will not be allowing extra days for voting, all votes and entries must be submitted by midnight of the 9th, so try to complete your dish with enough time to attract votes.
-surprise penalties and benefits will be revealed at the end of each round.
-at least one contestant will be eliminated per round, based on a weighted cumulative moving average.
Additional information can be found HERE.
--
Submissions and votes will be taken in the same thread. Please read the gameplay & rules for detailed information on how the scoring system works.
Copypasta Scoring Format for Lazymodo
Presentation: /5
Originality: /5
Appeal: /5
Challenge Goals: /5
Total: /20
--
The winner of Round 6 was Pyewacket !!uKoiN+HhkE7, who submitted:
-Manchego Cheese Tartlets with Quince Butter
-Calamari and Chorizo Balls with Romesco Sauce
-Toasted Baguette with Fava Bean Spread, Butter Poached Lobster, Lemon Confit and Tomato Pearls
-Gazpacho Shooter with Olive Balls
And... surprise! For winning the tapas challenge you will receive "Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain" by Penelope Casas.
The remaining contestants are:
Cooking Rei
designerguy !!FLBIcqqP/39
Frenchfag
frgsp
Saul Goodman
SirSpice !!g3QeMZd5CQB
SQ !Z6ur5.jOOU
Wumplord !!uP81F1cofPV
ELIMINATED: mr_kruhy and Tokufags
A big round of applause for both eliminated contestants. This year's competition is closer than we had anticipated and to have made it this far is a tremendous accomplishment. We're sorry to see you go and we hope you'll consider cooking along with the remainder of the competition!
**
The theme of Round 7 is... Time Travel.
Those of you who followed the competition last year will remember that we had a "roll for" round with cuts of beef. This year you'll be rolling for a historical period and try recreate a dish that is based on a particular time period and still appetizing for a modern palate.
Please roll once using your competition name/trip. YOU MAY NOT RE-ROLL. You will be disqualified if you do. (And yes, we will know if you try--the warosu archive shows deleted posts.)
--> 0 - Neanderthal
--> 1 - Ancient Greco-Roman
--> 2 - Aztec/Mayan
--> 3 - Medieval
--> 4 - New World/Silk Road
--> 5 - Edwardian
--> 6 - 1960s
--> 7 - 1980s
--> 8 - Modern
--> 9 - The Future
The prize for this round is immunity. If you win this round you will be placed in the Final Four no matter your current cumulative score or performance in Round 8.
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