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| The Dramatic Winter Fiction Contest; Strength in the Face of Adversity | |
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| hostilecrayon | Nov 11 2005, 05:58 PM Post #1 |
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[size=7]The Dramatic Winter Fiction Contest[/size] [size=6]Strength in the Face of Adversity[/size] "In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer." - Albert Camus Welcome to the second Official RPG Spot Fiction Contest*! We hope to get a lot of entries this time around, and we've beefed up the prizes to make it more tempting. The Basics: Entries may be fan-fiction or original, but they must be written specifically for this contest. They must be between 1000 and 5000 words, they must adhere to the Strength in the Face of Adversity theme and be inspired by the quote above, and they must include the following: 1. A Hairbrush 2. Newspaper 3. Socks The three listed items above do not need to be important to the plot. They are only there to insure that your piece was written for this contest and to add an extra element of challenge. The piece does not need to include the quote, but should be inspired by it. This is a Drama contest, hence, all entries should be dramatic in nature. I would like to remind you that strength is not always physical, and Action is not necessary, though is still allowed, as long as the piece is centered around Drama. You may enter as many pieces as you wish, as long as they were written specifically for this contest and adhere to all the rules and are submitted on time. This contest will run from Nov. 15th, 2005 - Jan. 15, 2006. All entries must be submitted by 11:59PM, PST on Jan. 15, 2006. Any and all entries that do not adhere to the guidelines above will be rejected. All participants will be notified by email of their acceptance or with the reason(s) why the fic didn't meet requirements. Rejected fics may be fixed and resubmitted before the deadline. Late entries will be accepted for up to 48 hours after the listed deadline, but will receive a score deduction of 5 points. All entries are to be sent to the following e-mail address: literaturehead@gmail.com The Prizes: This time around, there's a little bit of money involved, and who doesn't like free money? Prizes will be distributed within a month of the winner's announcement. First place: $25 Money Order First Place Certificate Signature AND Avatar Graphics of your choice by the RPG Spot Graphics Head, Dragon Fiction Hosted on the Site Second Place: $15 Money Order Second Place Certificate Signature OR Avatar Graphics of your choice by the RPG Spot Graphics Head, Dragon Fiction Hosted on the Site Third Place: $10 Money Order Third Place Certificate Fiction Hosted on the Site Runners Up: Runner Up Certificate Fiction Hosted on the Site The Judging: The judging procedures have changed as well. We will be working with a panel of three Judges, and scoring will be on a 10 point scale. Your Judges will be: hostilecrayon Makokam Xantar If you have any questions, please ask a Judge or feel free to post here. Good luck. *Contest structure inspired by the Media Miner quarterly Mini-Fic Contests. |
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Marci: What is the world coming to? You've become me, Xantar's become Slappy... Dragon: I bet Xantar is like the ultimate designated driver Dragon: drops off all his drunk buddies at each other's ex-girlfriends' houses Mystic Gohan: xantar has had his lasting effects on our easily influenced minds Mystic Gohan: hes probably at home cackling as we speak Me: Xantar never really talks unless you talk to him first. Marci: And that will hold until he makes the first move. I've learned. Don't ever go into a Xantar conversation blind. It's like going swimming naked. You make sure there aren't any sharks nearby and that you don't have any open wounds first. My LJ | |
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| Holocollector | Nov 11 2005, 06:58 PM Post #2 |
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Cool stuff. I am hoping to write this one much sooner to have better quality. Havn't written much dramas honestly. Btw, you guys will also be entering right? This contest has a nice deadline as I have a good amount of vacation in December and I am sure it is convenient for everyone. |
| Note: My english writing skills need work so donīt even think of asking me to change it entirely or relearn my english (the impossible). I donīt like the signature, I willl eventually add a picture. | |
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| Braided Stealth | Nov 11 2005, 07:48 PM Post #3 |
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This looks like it will be a great, challenging contest. I would like to enter this one. Not only are the prizes great but the inspirational quote is a real thought provoking one. I've already got a few ideas percolating in the old brain already! |
| I'm just a midwestern gal who loves all the bishies! | |
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| SS_Force | Nov 11 2005, 09:05 PM Post #4 |
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You can definatley count me in on this one. I'm getting started right away. This is going to leave my last contest entry in the dust. |
![]() DEATH TO ALL WHO OPPOSE THE FLUFF! Go Lish! | |
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| Dragon | Nov 11 2005, 10:35 PM Post #5 |
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Well I'm glad someone asked me before I became a prize lol. It's all good, I dont mind. |
![]() Ok, you caught me. I'm actually Xantar. I hacked Dragon's account because he's being an ass. Dragon: You don't have the respect for me because you are entered the forum into a contest where it is impossible for one to survive unless they are the one survivor. You speak as if setting up a situation in which to make my fail by stating that I cannot live. Therefor my logic proves that over yours and you are making a direct threat on my physical life. Xantar: I think you mean Xantar: "You made me accidentally the whole fleshlight!" Dragon: ..... Dragon: Sometimes I just love you. --- Shadyshark So I found out that this girl on a kids show I thought was cute was actually about 16 at the time of filming, so I feel better about it now. Dragon of DTT ... how does that make you feel better? Shadyshark because that's legal. Dragon of DTT you think a 16 year old is hot, thats creepy as fuck Shadyshark in some states at least. Dragon of DTT >.> you're like, 8 years older than that Shadyshark never mind. | |
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| hostilecrayon | Nov 12 2005, 02:39 AM Post #6 |
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Something I thought I might add. When the Contest is over, only the winners scores will be released publicly. If those who did not win wish to recieve their scores, they may ask for them. However, they will only be given the final, total score. Individual judge scores will not be released to anyone to protect our judges. I'm looking forward to this contest and I hope to see many applicants, both old faces and new. Good luck everyone! And I'd also like to remind you that you can discuss your ideas without the prying eyes of judges here: http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_RPG_Spot/in...p?showtopic=541 Feel free to hash out your ideas with your fellow applicants and see what everyone has stirring for The Dramatic Winter Fiction Contest. Remember your good sportsmanship manners! |
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Marci: What is the world coming to? You've become me, Xantar's become Slappy... Dragon: I bet Xantar is like the ultimate designated driver Dragon: drops off all his drunk buddies at each other's ex-girlfriends' houses Mystic Gohan: xantar has had his lasting effects on our easily influenced minds Mystic Gohan: hes probably at home cackling as we speak Me: Xantar never really talks unless you talk to him first. Marci: And that will hold until he makes the first move. I've learned. Don't ever go into a Xantar conversation blind. It's like going swimming naked. You make sure there aren't any sharks nearby and that you don't have any open wounds first. My LJ | |
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| Xantar | Nov 12 2005, 08:28 AM Post #7 |
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Not Jeff Probst
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Circumstances allowing, I'll be one of the judges. Some of you may know that I read all stories with a very critical eye. If you don't like what I thought about your story, feel free to bribe me, complain to me or wheedle to your heart's content. Just don't be surprised if I laugh at you in response. That is all. |
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PureVideoGames Made From Only the Finest Ingredients Launched September 12, 2004 Xantarcube: Dragon, I need you to render a thief. She should be a 15-year old girl with ninja-like abilities and a knife. Try to give her a badass pose, too. Dragon of DTT: Ok. How's this? http://www.purevideogames.net/images/Character_Art/thief_full.jpg Mortal Kombat: Dragon. Wins. L33tality! Dragon of DTT: Don't complain. Buy a hooker. Xantarcube: What am I going to do with a hooker? Dragon of DTT: Wii Sports. Shadyshark: but adrienne may be pregnant Shadyshark: or have cancer Shadyshark: she's hoping for cancer Seriously. Even I'm in my signature. Fix yours. | |
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| Eddie | Nov 13 2005, 04:37 AM Post #8 |
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I told myself at the end of the last contest that I WOULD write an entry for the next contest, so it looks like it's time for me to eat my words (and Xanters a judge! I'M DOOMED I TELL YA! )
So is that like fighting for something even though you know it's doomed? Perhaps like a famous last stand against something you cannot possibly defeat. ie. in Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King when Aragorn assembles what remains of his army to the gates of Mordor, knowing they can't beat the massive orc army but knows he must to allow Frodo to get rid of the ring. I dont really want to mis-interpret that and write something completely screways away from the theme. |
![]() I eat babies. Also, read my fanfics. So...do you have any interest in necrophilia? ~ Xantar Don't worry about it being too long - we like long here. ~ Lish | |
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| disco_king | Nov 28 2005, 05:31 PM Post #9 |
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Ooohhh, a contest! Now I'm excited. Will enter and kick Force's pearly white butt! |
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Hot cash days that you trailed around; Cold cold nights under chrome and glass Led me down a river of perfumed limbs Sent me to the streets with the good-time girls. -David Bowie's 'Bring me the Disco King' | |
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| SS_Force | Nov 29 2005, 06:11 AM Post #10 |
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In your dreams Noob! You better get cozy with second place, because the floor above you is reserved for me! |
![]() DEATH TO ALL WHO OPPOSE THE FLUFF! Go Lish! | |
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| YukiAoi | Dec 5 2005, 03:50 AM Post #11 |
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I'm new here, hello everyone
Really hope that I can enter this contest, but a big exam's right ahead... Really hope to be able to join |
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| hostilecrayon | Dec 18 2005, 12:54 PM Post #12 |
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Just a little reminder that there is a little under a month before the deadline of the RPG Spot's Dramtic Winter Fiction Contest. We look forward to seeing lots of entries! Also, if at all possible, please try to keep your files in common formats. doc, rtf, html, htm and txt files are best. I only bring this up because we recieved an entry we had to reject because we can't open it, and we'd like to avoid that in the future. Don't forget about the author's thread to babble in: http://s4.invisionfree.com/The_RPG_Spot/in...p?showtopic=541 |
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Marci: What is the world coming to? You've become me, Xantar's become Slappy... Dragon: I bet Xantar is like the ultimate designated driver Dragon: drops off all his drunk buddies at each other's ex-girlfriends' houses Mystic Gohan: xantar has had his lasting effects on our easily influenced minds Mystic Gohan: hes probably at home cackling as we speak Me: Xantar never really talks unless you talk to him first. Marci: And that will hold until he makes the first move. I've learned. Don't ever go into a Xantar conversation blind. It's like going swimming naked. You make sure there aren't any sharks nearby and that you don't have any open wounds first. My LJ | |
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| hostilecrayon | Jan 1 2006, 01:55 PM Post #13 |
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Just want to remind everyone that there are only two weeks left! Get those entries coming! |
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Marci: What is the world coming to? You've become me, Xantar's become Slappy... Dragon: I bet Xantar is like the ultimate designated driver Dragon: drops off all his drunk buddies at each other's ex-girlfriends' houses Mystic Gohan: xantar has had his lasting effects on our easily influenced minds Mystic Gohan: hes probably at home cackling as we speak Me: Xantar never really talks unless you talk to him first. Marci: And that will hold until he makes the first move. I've learned. Don't ever go into a Xantar conversation blind. It's like going swimming naked. You make sure there aren't any sharks nearby and that you don't have any open wounds first. My LJ | |
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| Rpg fan | Jan 2 2006, 04:36 AM Post #14 |
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Professor Chaos! Muahaha!
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wouldn't it be better to just email/PM the participants just in case? Just an idea. |
I lurk. | |
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| Dragon | Jan 3 2006, 07:20 PM Post #15 |
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Some people haven't declaired participation and by having a private reminder, such persons would be left out. |
![]() Ok, you caught me. I'm actually Xantar. I hacked Dragon's account because he's being an ass. Dragon: You don't have the respect for me because you are entered the forum into a contest where it is impossible for one to survive unless they are the one survivor. You speak as if setting up a situation in which to make my fail by stating that I cannot live. Therefor my logic proves that over yours and you are making a direct threat on my physical life. Xantar: I think you mean Xantar: "You made me accidentally the whole fleshlight!" Dragon: ..... Dragon: Sometimes I just love you. --- Shadyshark So I found out that this girl on a kids show I thought was cute was actually about 16 at the time of filming, so I feel better about it now. Dragon of DTT ... how does that make you feel better? Shadyshark because that's legal. Dragon of DTT you think a 16 year old is hot, thats creepy as fuck Shadyshark in some states at least. Dragon of DTT >.> you're like, 8 years older than that Shadyshark never mind. | |
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| Ilze09 | Jan 4 2006, 07:53 PM Post #16 |
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I'll try my best to enter this comtest but I'll really have to buckle down and get to work. I'm attempting to come up with a plot right now so I hope to get my entry in as soon as possible. On a side note, Xantar, Hostilecrayon, and Makoham are all very hansom and I hope to be just like them when I grow up! Oh, and check your mail. I sent you a complimentary $20 bill just to show you guys how much I care about you guys!
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[size=1]A World Suffused in Sound[/size]
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| Xantar | Jan 5 2006, 10:22 AM Post #17 |
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Not Jeff Probst
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Hostilecrayon is handsome? *looks at pictures* I don't know her too well, but you may want to use a different word when describing her.
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PureVideoGames Made From Only the Finest Ingredients Launched September 12, 2004 Xantarcube: Dragon, I need you to render a thief. She should be a 15-year old girl with ninja-like abilities and a knife. Try to give her a badass pose, too. Dragon of DTT: Ok. How's this? http://www.purevideogames.net/images/Character_Art/thief_full.jpg Mortal Kombat: Dragon. Wins. L33tality! Dragon of DTT: Don't complain. Buy a hooker. Xantarcube: What am I going to do with a hooker? Dragon of DTT: Wii Sports. Shadyshark: but adrienne may be pregnant Shadyshark: or have cancer Shadyshark: she's hoping for cancer Seriously. Even I'm in my signature. Fix yours. | |
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| Ilze09 | Jan 5 2006, 06:22 PM Post #18 |
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Wow, sorry. That's actually a terrible typo I made. You see, last night I was typing this and just trying to declare my love and satisfaction for the coolest people ever (the judges) when I got attacked by this giant ogre. Well, he was actually a giant ogre with a magical battle axe. Oh, he could fly too! Well, anyways, he attacked me and said 'I hate Xantar and I dont like anyone who thinks he's a pimp.' So, i fought an ensuing battle that raged on for many hours and actually nearly destroyed myself and the entire planet. In the end, I threw a trident at the ogre and he died and I continued to write my little post. So, as you can see, I was kind of distracted. What I meant of hostilecrayon is super duper beautiful. *slips everyone another $20* Anyways, I have a small question. Are there any restrictions in the contest? Such as genre or rating? What about Hentai and the such? I've never really written one to tell the truth but ya never know. |
[size=1]A World Suffused in Sound[/size]
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| hostilecrayon | Jan 5 2006, 10:43 PM Post #19 |
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As long as the rating is marked and the fic falls between 1000 and 5000 words, the work is elegible. The only requirements are listed in the initial post. I hope this answers your question.
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Marci: What is the world coming to? You've become me, Xantar's become Slappy... Dragon: I bet Xantar is like the ultimate designated driver Dragon: drops off all his drunk buddies at each other's ex-girlfriends' houses Mystic Gohan: xantar has had his lasting effects on our easily influenced minds Mystic Gohan: hes probably at home cackling as we speak Me: Xantar never really talks unless you talk to him first. Marci: And that will hold until he makes the first move. I've learned. Don't ever go into a Xantar conversation blind. It's like going swimming naked. You make sure there aren't any sharks nearby and that you don't have any open wounds first. My LJ | |
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| kakure-basho | Jan 10 2006, 11:24 AM Post #20 |
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I'm glad someone was able to convert that file. I tend to forget sometimes that we have Open Office and not Microsoft word like most people do...oh well. I'm excited to see how the contest ends. ^^ On a side note: Eep! I have my exam in Japanese tomorrow! |
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