Competition - Total Write-Off

Oryx

If you want a longer list you could use figures from tarot (temperance reminded me)
The fool
The magician
The hanged man
Death
The tower
The sun
The moon
Judgement
Temperance
The lovers
The hermit
Strength
Justice
The devil
Wheel of fortune

etc etc

Oryx

Oryx wrote: »

If you want a longer list you could use figures from tarot (temperance reminded me)
The fool
The magician
The hanged man
Death
The tower
The sun
The moon
Judgement
Temperance
The lovers
The hermit
Strength
Justice
The devil
Wheel of fortune

etc etc

Major Arcana is a great idea. With the exception of The Sun and The Moon (and the other ones you left out), I can see story ideas for all the rest of those. That leaves 13 possible story titles. More than enough.

darkestlord

Just saw this now.If there is a spare spot for this... count me in or put me on the waiting list. Thanks.

pickarooney

I'm going to PM everyone a code name now. Please, if you change your mind about entering, let us know as soon as possible so we can sub someone in.

pickarooney

pickarooney wrote: »

I'm going to PM everyone a code name now. Please, if you change your mind about entering, let us know as soon as possible so we can sub someone in.

Oooh, code names. It'll be like being 5 or 6 years old again!

pickarooney

I've also made the draw for the first round and chosen 8 subjects. I'm not sure if I should post up the draw so everyone knows the themes in advance and can see their rivals' code names?

Oryx

When will the closing date be?

pickarooney

I think around the 7th of May but it might be best to stagger the matches. It might be an idea to PM me if you have any time constraints so I can make a schedule that suits everyone.

Aoibheann

I have a lot of exams over May, but I'll definitely need study breaks and I'll work on it during that time.

Oryx

pickarooney wrote: »

I've also made the draw for the first round and chosen 8 subjects. I'm not sure if I should post up the draw so everyone knows the themes in advance and can see their rivals' code names?

Sure, g'wan.

Turtyturd

pickarooney wrote: »

I've also made the draw for the first round and chosen 8 subjects. I'm not sure if I should post up the draw so everyone knows the themes in advance and can see their rivals' code names?

Yeah I think giving people an idea of their topic in advance is a good idea, never too early to get some ideas flowing.

pickarooney

Right so... given the number of people, my logistic spidey-sense says to give as much time as possible for the first round entries. I'm away for a few days in May, so the first round will officially end at 23.59 on the 11th May. I'm torn between setting a time limit for voting and setting a quota of votes to decide the winners. A quota would rule out the problem of ties but would require a strict one post/one vote policy to see who reached the max votes first...

The theme for the first round is based on a selection of Greek gods and their areas of dominance.

NB: Please remember not to make any reference to what code name is yours or what story you're writing, even after you've been knocked out, to keep the competition anonymous all the way through.

pickarooney

1. BLUE vs PURPLE. Your theme is Healing

2. WHITE vs MAGENTA. Your theme is War

3. BLACK vs GOLD. Your theme is The Hunt

4. ORANGE vs BROWN. Your theme is Wisdom

5. BRONZE vs RED. Your theme is The Harvest

6. PLATINUM vs CYAN. Your theme is Madness

7. COPPER vs GREEN. Your theme is Fire

8. PINK vs YELLOW. Your theme is Home


You can start writing as soon as you like and resubmit as many times as you want up until the closing date on May 11th at 23.59 BST.

angelll

I haven't received a code name yet so not sure which theme is mine?

Dermo

angelll wrote: »

I haven't received a code name yet so not sure which theme is mine?

write a story for all of them

pickarooney

Should be sorted now. Too many Ls, reminds me of trying to PM padraiggg one time.

Turtyturd

Is the increasing word count in effect?...and are we starting off at 500?

pickarooney

Turtyturd wrote: »

Is the increasing word count in effect?...and are we starting off at 500?

Good point. I had forgotten about that.

Word count for this round is roughly 1000.

Thanks for this Pickarooney. Loving the themes you picked as well, very interesting.

azzeretti

Is it just the entrants that have a vote?

pickarooney

No, anyone and everyone with a registered boards account can vote.

Lensbaby89

Will you be doing another one?
I'd love to play?

Doluc

Same, if there is another one... I Love the idea, would love to play.

pickarooney

I'll draft you in as replacements. We'll see how this all turns out before deciding on doing it again

Mr E

Finished my story, just editing to do now. Very happy with how it turned out.

Antilles

Damn you, Mr. E! :eek:

pickarooney

2/16 entries so far. I'm still mulling over whether to release all 16 on the one day or stagger them. What say ye?

Mr E

Good question.... when you have a pair (like both Black and Gold for example), you could post them together?

Have you decided on the conditions for getting to the next round? A poll, or 'thanks' count?

I should be able to submit mine next week....

pickarooney

A visible poll seems like the best option as they can be time-limited.

Still deciding if I should give new names for round two or let people follow stories from the same entrants.

Watch Ryder

EDIT