Aside from the Master Franchise list getting links to the GB Inc. Website, and a certificate of Authenticity, GB Inc. will be giving away something new.

Awards for recognition of service.

What will this accomplish?

It will push for greater character development, and fanfiction from every franchise…GOOD fanfiction.

Awards will be given, based on the events that happen in YOUR fanfictions. To make things fair, awards will be decided by a panel of judges, to insure that the fanfiction is:

1) Good…and free of “Mary Suism”
2) Doesn't contradict others' works
3) People don't “save the world everyday to rack up brownie points.”


Awards and certificates will include:

*Basic Ghostbusting Liscence: ALL agents will recieve this

*Equiptment Liscence: Again, ALL agents are required to get this, as you need to know how to safely handle equiptment

*The Spengler Award: This is given to those who did not have a Parapsychology doctorate before entering GBInc. This is an “honorary” doctorate in the field of Parapsychology. A test is required with an 85% score or better.

*The Belmont Certificate: Celebrating GBInc.'s first true magician, the Belmont certificate certifies those with magical, psychic, or other supernatural aptitude may use their talents and gifts to further the goals of GBI. All psy-active agents MUST be registered.

*The Mortem Medallion: This 24K gold medallion honors those Ghostbusters that have given their lives in the line of duty protecting humanity from paranormal insanity. The families of those GB agents KIA are given support, and those GBs KIA are memorialized at the GB Inc. master website.

(Rest in Peace, Ernie and Shades)

*The Purple Heart: Ghostbusters who are grievously injured in battle with the paranormal recieve this award.


I will post more when I have set up a definitive system of measuring GB Inc. merit.

Perhaps this will kick-start those creative juices!

Intresting Idea Vincent, if you need to gather up a list of writers I can think of a few, Veedramon, egbfan etc.

Though would you mind if I created a award?

*The Spengler-Belmont Award for inspired thinking: This award is administered to a group who invent a revolutionary piece of hardware in the use of ghostbusting, the machine must be backed up with a detailed explanation and diagrams.



Hmm, looked longer when in the reply section…

An excellent idea, Kingpin, and one I will use…however, though the name is flattering, I must propose that a different name for the award, due to some complaints on the homefront, if you get my meaning so….


There will be many other awards and certificates, including goofy ones… (ex: Winner of the 3rd annual GBInc. pie eating contest…Bo Holbrook? He loves pie.)

Yes, get a serious collection of writers. Fanfiction, short stories, AND games (like the RPGs) will all be considered material.

I shall leave the duty of collecting GOOD judges to you, Kingpin. I must ask, though, that a judge be appointed from each Division (whoever writes their fanfics, or whoever wants to be a judge), so that we promote fairness.

These judges MUST:

1)Have the time to read ALL submitted fics for the different divisions, and be able to cast votes.

2)Be fair. Leave all personal prejudice behind. Got a grudge against a fellow ‘buster? CURB IT!

3)Be open-minded. LOTS of stuff can happen in our insane GB world. If something is possible, even though it be fantastic…at least consider it. Allow those involved to produce a valid argument. For example. Do GBs use guns? When they have to, YES! Can someone have supernatural powers? YES! That’s what the Belmont Certificate is for! Make sure that these wonders are RARE, though. we don't need a whole team of Archmages and Jean Greys running around!

4) Be tolerant. If someone seems to be an amazing character, and the writer has taken the time to thoughtfully weigh all possibilities and create an interesting background tale, then it should be considered, if not approved outright. We are trying to award creativity, after all.

I leave the rest to you, KP. You know my email.

Indeed, I shall be emailing you tonight Vincent.

Comeone franchises, get those creative juices flowing!

We expect good stuff, otherwise you'll be shot…






Well, maybe not shot.

Revised Awards

The Ray Stantz Award for Inspired Thinking

Each franchise has it's unique style and location, and certain locations will call for drastic actions, the creation of new equipment. This award would be bestowed upon the franchise that can invent a innovative piece of technology in the use of ghostbusting. The award will be determined by originality, appropriateness of use, size and financial viability. This award will only cover new pieces of technology, updated equipment does not count. The Winner will be able to display the appropriate seal of the award.

just a quick question:

Do the divisions need to be official ghostbusters inc. franchises? because I submitted our application but there was no response to it.

thanks.

Hey, guys! This is a really good idea. It sounds very fun and extremely original. I don't see any of those GBI franchises doing this I can't wait to see this in action. BTW How is the GB Inc website coming along and when can we see this all in play?

Are all the agents going to have to take a quiz on the paranormal? I need to work on my skills . . .

Vince my man welcome back! And Kingpin, Id be honored if I could be a Judge from N.O.M.A.D!

Also, Vince, I guess I have to have my character registerd for Psy-active powers?, cause I have “Enhanced Agility/sense” as result of the “curse”

Are they any rewards for any members who can perform medical services ? Both our fan fiction team the GB-West Coast have two doctors on their team.

Kyle…here's an idea for you. I'm doing the same for Vincent. Find a way to make an authentic looking medical degree and post it under your BIO. I'm doing that for Vincent.

As for Enhanced agility/sense…welcome to the club. Having that will net you a Bronze Belmont Certificate. When I get them all made up, I will start taking the applications.

As far as the tests, I will write it myself, and distrubute them myself, so yes! Brush up on your paranormal knowledge!

For those still pending to become part of GBInc. it was on Hiatus due to my being away, and I can't do much without my big buddy Ron. When I can get into full swing with him again, we can start construction again.

I wanted to make GBInc. a rich and imaginative world that gets EVERYONE involved, and everyone has their tale to tell.

I'm hoping the best for our endeavors.