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The Destructoid community mosaic photo

On Saturday September 5th 2009, this happened.

Once again proving we are part of the greatest community on the Internet, Dtoiders presented Niero and Colette with a signed mosaic of community members to show appreciation for everything they’ve done for all of us. Being the one who started it, I’ve been asked to write a bit about this gift. What inspired it, what it means to me and what I wanted it to mean for everyone else.

Well, like many good things, this one began with breasts. I went to a charity burlesque show in support of breast cancer research back in the spring. The show itself was very entertaining, not the blatant nudity that some shows are known for, instead constantly teased nudity that you never actually see (none of that pasties bullshit) tied around very good song and dance routines. Where Destructoid ties in to this is during the silent auction the show had. While browsing the items I saw one for a 2 x 3 foot canvas print of a photo of the winner’s choosing. I’m not sure why, but I was instantly reminded of a gesture MadCD did at PAX 2008. He got an oversized piece of cardboard, got as many people as he could to sign it, and presented it to Niero as a souvenir from everyone. I just knew I had to get the print, and do something similar for this year’s PAX.

It took a several months before I figured out what to put on it. I initially just thought of having a simple photoshopped picture of Destructoid. Something that sums it up nicely … maybe about videogames, or a joke about “Also, Cocks.” None of those really fit what I wanted the picture to represent however; never quite conveying in my opinion what Destructoid is all about.

More after the jump.

The answer eventually did come to me though: the community, which is something that I think we can all agree best sums up Destructoid. The amazing people who read the site, post in the forums, write community blogs, play games with each other and have NARPs, along with the amazing individuals who make it all possible. THAT is what makes Destructoid such a special place. It’s why I turned from a lurker to a member two years ago, and continue to come back day after day.

So the answer was clear: scour the tubes to find photos of community members and organize them into a collage, and get every Dtoider at PAX (or at least as many as possible) to sign it. I made a point to get everyone I could think of, and managed to find 450 unique photos. I know I missed a lot of people, and do apologize for everyone that was missed. As far as I’m concerned, however, this gift is from the entire community, regardless of whether or not they are actually in the mosaic or have signed it. It was suggested at one point that I could have used everyone’s avatars, but I wanted actual pictures of community members. In my opinion we’re more than just our avatar, we’re family. 

So with a month to go before PAX, I got the picture printed out, and picked up several silver parcel markers for people to sign it with. I didn’t get it framed though, as you can just imagine the difficulty of carrying around something that large versus just rolling it up and putting it in a tube. As PAX drew closer I got more and more worried about it. What would people think? What if something happened to the picture before I got to PAX? Would everyone be cooperative in signing it? What if someone is mad that I didn’t get a picture of them? What if the markers were bullshit and ruined the picture? Lots of things were just eating at me, which wasn’t helped by real life issues that came up right before I left.

Thankfully I had nothing to worry about. On Saturday we had a “Suiterday” event, where whoever wanted to dress up fancy did and we all went to one place to drink and socialize. I took advantage of Niero running late, and slowly herded people into a quiet corner to show it to them and get their signature. Shortly after Niero arrived it was time so we got everyone’s attention and presented it to them. I can’t speak for others, but the look on Niero and Colette’s faces and the enthusiasm everyone showed for the whole thing brought me to tears, and reinforced the fact that this is without a doubt the best place on the internet.

So there you have it. A gift from the community as thanks to Destructoid for being such an amazing place. A gift that started with breasts. <3

PS: For those who are interested, you can download the original source picture used for the print here. Be warned though, it’s a 10796 x 7199 pixel picture (2 x 3 feet, at 300 ppi), and a 26MB download.

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(pictures taken from the Dtoid flickr account. Thanks to Kryptinite, bushofghosts, and The GHost)


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DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 17:46
DaedHead8
"...this is without a doubt the best place on the internet."

Quoted for absolute truth. There is no place I'd rather be than on my couch, browsing Dtoid. <3
Hollie Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 17:48
Hollie Bennett
You are too awesome!
Mikey's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 17:50
Mikey
<3
Scion of Mogo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:01
Scion of Mogo
*Cheers*
the Golden Avatar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:05
the Golden Avatar
When I signed this the very first thing I saw was a picture of myself. I am THAT sexy.
Gandysampras's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:07
Gandysampras
Once again, fantastic show my good sir.
Half left's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:07
Half left
Right on the right eye, I am.

Ace.
Doomsday Forte's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:09
Doomsday Forte
Wish I could've been there.
Stella Wong's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:11
Stella Wong
I love you Scotty thanks for not making me lost! <3
Tactix's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:12
Tactix
Amazing gift idea, and awesome job.

<3 you!
ZServ's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:15
ZServ
i love you.
walkyourpath's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:36
walkyourpath
You have a silver tongue and a golden heart, sir.
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 18:50
CrocBox
There's actually a 1280x800 one! Awesome! Such a weird resolution...
teknomcr's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:00
teknomcr
I'm just curious to where you were hiding the massive cylinder that the mosaic was in...
rawnewdlz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:03
rawnewdlz
ScottyG in the place to be!
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:03
TheDreadHawk
That is one of the greatest things in the entire world.

I <3 Destructoid
zockroach's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:16
zockroach
Really amazing.
Sam Spectre's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:17
Sam Spectre
Lol Serpentish.
Critical Damage's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:19
Critical Damage
Brilliant. I will be at PAX next year. I will probably be the only person from WV there. But hey, it is going to be amazing.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:20
Dexter345
Fantastic. I've been looking for awhile, am I on there anywhere?
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:33
Technophile
You are one hell of a canuck Scotty. I was glad I got to meet you and even happier that I was there to sign it.
Chooly's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:47
Chooly
I turned a big rubbery one because of this and your awesome speech. <3
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:00
pascuz46
Thats just awesome I sure wish I could meet some of you D-toiders in person one day. This online community is fuckin amazing, Im so happy I joined here. And by the way that mosaic looks great, your time and effort shows in the love.
Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:12
Overcrowd
Fucking epic beyond belief.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:16
Nick Chester
This thing was incredible to see in person. Pretty awesome and touching.
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:17
ScottyG
Thanks everyone. Seriously, I miss you all already and can't wait to see you again. <3

@Dexter345
I got a bunch of dtoid LA pictures in there, so quite possibly. Can't say for sure though man. I really should have made a list I guess. :P
LsTr Of SmG's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:23
LsTr Of SmG
God I love you guys. In a totally bromance way of course.
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:31
Arttemis
That was such an amazing poster... on such an amazing night... with such amazing people.

<3 Destructoid.
The Prodigal Son's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:37
The Prodigal Son
Absolutely gorgeous!
Zodiac Eclipse's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:30
Zodiac Eclipse
Beautiful Scotty.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:31
Los255
Good god, this community is insanely awesome...
Solgrim's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:57
Solgrim
What a moment.
slapyourmammy's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 22:06
slapyourmammy
I was there that night! Nelson, if you can see this... I love you
-Ryan
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 22:29
Samit Sarkar
This is so amazing, and I really regret not being there to see its unveiling.

Also, all of the links lead to the same 1680x1050 version of the image.
PortugePunk's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 22:34
PortugePunk
Very VERY cool, Scotty! Really great idea that I think everyone loved.
Funktastic's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 00:05
Funktastic
Good stuff my fellow Canadian Dtoid'er! ^_^ *fist bump*
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 00:47
Danzflor
maybe one day im going to appear on that mosaics... one day...
Mr Hibbert's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 08:25
Mr Hibbert
I suggest breaking in and using glue. Your dream could become a reality.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 09:13
king3vbo
This was so hot
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 10:20
Elsa
Awesome idea!
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 10:25
Niero
My brain still can't wrap itself around it. I spent like an hour this weekend just combing over the photos.

Thank you, everyone. My life's been so much better since we've met.
Qalamari's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 16:28
Qalamari
Aw, sorry I missed this!

It was a pleasure getting to meet you and Black Yoshi, Scotty. Please continue to remain awesome.
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 03:33
Knives
It was a great idea scotty, I'm glad it turned out like you expected, or even better :)

Hope yo see you again soon <3
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 11:45
Colette Bennett
Thank you so much for this. It truly made the PAX for me (and it nearly made me bawl in front of the whole community) <3
Volkarin's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2009 12:19
Volkarin
I was there hugging and signing the poster it was an awesome day. Ryan I remember you hope to see you next year love you too.
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