I have always been intrigued by this magnificent statuette, made of gold-plated britannium on a black metal base, it is 13.5 in (34 cm) tall, weighs 8.5 lb (3.85 kg) and depicts a knight rendered in Art Deco style holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes. The five spokes each represent the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians. What is the significance or the idea of having a statue as this for The Academy Awards ? How does a NUDE KNIGHT, covering his modesty with a SWORD, fit in?
For instance, the APPLE symbol, i have always thought it as the forbidden fruit. And, everyone would like to have it. And APPLE products have carved a niche place, desired by many !
While there is no harm in dreaming about the red carpet and flowing gowns with a speech ready, to hold this honor- one has to put in some effort to make the dream come true too. But, how to make this dream true ? Not in my wildest of dreams i can imagine myself to be there even by the age of 82 like Christopher Plummer, who won for his role as an elderly widower who comes out as gay in 'Beginners.' Standing Ovation for his achievement !
OK, back to my dreams. Looking at the statue, it definitely gives me an idea to have a slightly altered form. Oscars, please don't sue me. I am just imagining. A knight rendered in Art Deco style holding a crusader's sword in one hand as it is now.While the other hand holding a pen. And this would be for the players of Realm of Empires, a medieval-themed Massively Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy Game - MMORTG.
You start with a small village, grow it into a mighty fortress, struggling to dominate the realm playing with and against real people. It's a game of DIPLOMACY, STRATEGY and WAR. A unique game for people, inspiring them to be great leaders!
This statue with a sword and a pen describes the core concept of the game ! The GOLD plated statue depicts the magnificence of great leaders who have the attitude to bring people together, to overcome any situation and WIN. To achieve this, two strategies are adopted. The SOFT POWER or/and the HARD POWER.
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| Proposed design of the sword at one end having a pen at the other end |
THE SOFT POWER : The use of PEN i.e initiate diplomacy. Try to resolve the situation with talks, communication - even if it means compromising sometimes, to maintain peace. The world needs leaders who can bring people together and make this world a better place to live in.
THE HARD POWER : Well, there are situations when things just don't work out ONLY with the pen. Now, is the time to lift the SWORD !
But, always remember the statue. When you lift the sword it bares you completely.The magnificence of the statuette is completely gone. Now stands a man exposed. Not a worthy site ! Wars, only cause destruction leaving people bare and exposed.
This unique game Realm Of Empires, essentially teaches you to maintain a balance between your WORDS and SWORD to achieve success. So, i guess we have the RoEscar awards ready. Just waiting for the design of the proposed statuette to be approved :)
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| Realm Of Empires |
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