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[Gothars]

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I was thinking, since there are quite a lot of good writers here, it would be nice to stir it up a bit and make a story contest
Actually, I would really like to add a section for short stories in the manual (see sig). So the best stories that come out of this, the winners if you will, could go in that section.

Before anything can be done I need your opinions, obviously. Writers, would you be up to it? What about details: should there be a specific theme? How should the time limit be? Should the stories be graded by popular vote? What should the lenght limit be?

Post what you think!

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Ok, I think there is enough interest to do this  I will set the rules now, if you think there's anything fundamentally wrong with any of them let me know (asap).

- Stories have to be submitted via PM to Gothars until December 10. No public posting please.
- There is no mandatory registration, but it would be nice if you could send me a timely PM if you plan to participate
- The maximum word count is 1000 words. There is no minimal word count.
- It is allowed to re-use (and re-model) already written stories. They still have to fit the theme, though. It is also allowed to use (not too big) pictures, but that will subtract from the word count. Deviating formats like poems, comics, ballads or graphic novels are also allowed, the limit is about three A5 (or 1.5 A4 =normal) pages.
- You can submit up to three entries


The topic this time will be:

History
Use the frame of a story to describe an event in the (canon) history of the sector, for example the closing of the gates, arrival of the Hegemony fleet, the fall of the Exar system or something different. Tip: A subjective perspective allows for a broader margin of canon-error.

If this whole thing is a success we will make more contests with other themes

The stories will be judged twofold:
- On the 10th (or shortly after) I will open a new (secret) poll and post all stories to be judged by popular vote. The poll will be open for 2 weeks (subject to change).
- I (and possible a co-judge, applications per PM please) will decide which story will go into the manual. Judges can still write, but their stories are obviously exempt from this form of judgement. The result might be somewhat influenced by the popular vote. It also might deviate due to different criteria, we will see.


Some resources:
http://fractalsoftworks.com/category/lore-2/
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?topic=437.0
The Codex
Various mission descriptions

[Upgradecap]

Would mod lore be allowed?

[mendonca]

Sounds cool!

A theme sounds like a good idea, or maybe just a two-three word title for the writer to interpret appropriately.

I would say judge it by an individual, but I wouldn't mind either way - it certainly wouldn't stop me entering based on the judging method.

750-1000 words? In a couple of weeks? 

[ArkAngel]

Turn out I can't do this they still haven't fixed my computer. ;/

[Gothars]

I think it would be perfectly fine to submit a previously posted story. Maybe revise it a bit, shorten or expand it, make it fit more closely to the theme. I think about 1000 words is a good maximum, that are 3 pages in the manual.

If you have ideas for themes, feel free to post (even if you are no writer)!

Would mod lore be allowed?

Mh, I think it would be more inclusive to only write about vanilla lore. It's no use if the story makes no sense without knowing the mod. So, no. If you have a good mod story you could still see how much of it you could reuse for a vanilla story, tough

[CrashToDesktop]

So, is this getting anywhere?

[Gothars]

So, is this getting anywhere?

I hope so

Opening post updated, we will try this!

[CrashToDesktop]

Hey, the thing started a while ago! Could've posted that here.

[Gothars]

Hey, the thing started a while ago! Could've posted that here.

I did, in the post just above yours... ...actually, I did even PM you. But whatever, there's still enough time left    That goes for everybody, 17 days left, more than enough to participate!

[CrashToDesktop]

So, who else is doing this?  I'd be suprised to hear more than five.

[Gothars]

So, who else is doing this?  I'd be suprised to hear more than five.

There are 3 submissions and 4 registrations with pending submissions


Oh btw, I confirm the receiving and form-correctness of every submission. So if anyone send me something and did not get a reply, something went wrong and you should speak up.

[Gothars]

Only 10 days left now! Grab your keyboards and start writing everybody, it doesn't have to be be a new Asimov

[Reshy]

Would mod lore be allowed?

I wonder this too.

[ThePinkPanzer]

Only 10 days left now! Grab your keyboards and start writing everybody, it doesn't have to be be a new Asimov

You mind if it doesn't have much character building or anything? I have wanted to make a short story of just one battle for a while and I figured I mind as well throw it in the contest.

[Gothars]

You mind if it doesn't have much character building or anything? I have wanted to make a short story of just one battle for a while and I figured I mind as well throw it in the contest.

Not at all. It has to fit the theme "History", though. And you'd have to submit till Monday.