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Viv
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 Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 8:50 pm Post subject: Challenges |
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Thought I'd give a heads-up here, just in case folks overlook that little section on the home page.
We have a new challenge open for the next 2 weeks (closes Sept. 12). It's the Legoas Falls on His Ass Challenge (and yes, fic can contain requisite kiss-and-make-better scene).
Go check it out if you're interested. |
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dolarabee
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Ah! I can't believe you went ahead with that one! LOL
Again, that was just a joke one for testing that section. Anyway, go on right ahead and have fun. Somebody has to be able to think of a funny story based on that!
On another note, I've noticed that the little section on the home page displays the latest by the date the challenge was suggested - not issued. That's something we'll have to fix. Robbie should be back online Sunday. I wouldn't want to go and play with his code. 
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Leila
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmmm..........maybe I'll try it.....
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Viv
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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| dolarabee wrote: | Ah! I wouldn't want to go and play with his code.
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That sounds mildly kinky. But anyway... I thought it was a right-fine challenge. Hopefully will bring out the silliness in folks. I mean, who can resist writing about Lego with an owie?? So helpless... so pretty...  |
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 1:44 pm Post subject: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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With all due respect to Dolarabee and apologies for negativity I would like to suggest that it might be helpful if future challenges were not character specific. If the goal is to inspire writing, then limiting them to one character is, I think ... limiting.
Okay! The truth is I'm just not inspired by Legolas! There, I said it ... it's out in the open. I feel better now.
But seriously, imagining someone falling on his/her ass is more challenging, I think, than trying to imagine a scenario where the ass in question must be Legolas's. How about Arwen going down (and I mean "down") the Aisle? Denethor sneaking up to the king's throne and getting caught when he has to bellow for the doctor? Gimli getting too drunk one night and falling off a scaffolding while rebuilding Minas Tirith? Gandalf slipping off the Eagle's back and getting a twig stuck up his -- And that's just off the cuff.
Give it a think, I'd appreciate it.
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Viv
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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| NancyBrooke wrote: | | How about Arwen going down (and I mean "down") the Aisle? Denethor sneaking up to the king's throne and getting caught when he has to bellow for the doctor? Gimli getting too drunk one night and falling off a scaffolding while rebuilding Minas Tirith? Gandalf slipping off the Eagle's back and getting a twig stuck up his -- And that's just off the cuff. |
Fun suggestions all. And Challenges are fairly loose. If you'd like to write any of those scenarios, they're close enough to the idea that I wouldn't mind in the least if you submitted them as challenge entries.
OSA Challenges are meant to inspire the muse. If your muse is uninspired by Lego, just off the top, feel free to adjust the challenge to something she is happier with. |
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dolarabee
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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| NancyBrooke wrote: | | With all due respect to Dolarabee and apologies for negativity I would like to suggest that it might be helpful if future challenges were not character specific. If the goal is to inspire writing, then limiting them to one character is, I think ... limiting. |
Nancy, as I've already mentioned on this very thread, this challenge wasn't a serious one. I just came up with a few quick, silly ideas to populate the table fields to test Rob's new Challenge page before we went live with it. After the launch, they weren't removed as planned and here we are.
I do apologise.
As Viv pointed out, these challenges are meant to be a nudge to the Muse. One particular challenge might do it for some and won't for others. But the fact is if one challenge does inspire you but with some different detail (i.e. another character, a different location, etc.) then the whole purpose of this has been met. Just run with it. I'm sure the Challenge Admins won't shoot you down for it. Unlike some other sites (and I'm not saying proper 'competition-style' challenges are bad), this is not very serious and there are no winners or losers, no prize except a piece of fic you'll have enjoyed writing or reading as the case may be.
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Viv
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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| dolarabee wrote: | | After the launch, they weren't removed as planned and here we are. |
Well, Maram and I both thought this challenge was amusing and could inspire some fun scenes and ficlets. The next one will be more sedate and generic. Scout's honor.
| dolarabee wrote: | | I'm sure the Challenge Admins won't shoot you down for it. |
Never. But I do want to use this smiley, just cuz:  |
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Maram68
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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| Viv wrote: | | dolarabee wrote: | | I'm sure the Challenge Admins won't shoot you down for it. |
Never. But I do want to use this smiley, just cuz: |
YAY! May I too? please? a really Terminator-ish way to start my day ... pleaaaaaaaase?
  
I don't think I will ever else be able to ... sorry, end of sillyness.
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Challenge issue/suggestion |
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| dolarabee wrote: | | Nancy, as I've already mentioned on this very thread, this challenge wasn't a serious one. As Viv pointed out, these challenges are meant to be a nudge to the Muse. |
Sorry I didn't get the joke. Next time I'll read the posts more carefully and know the rules are bendable.
Thanks!
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Viv
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2003 11:00 am Post subject: |
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| Nancy, I do appreciate the feedback. That's kind of why I opened this thread: to make sure we're giving writers what they need from the challenges. All suggestions are helpful. Thank you. |
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Leila
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Reminder to self: START WRITING STORY FOR CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!
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Viv
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| Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hallo all! There is a New Challenge open: Letters from Middle-earth.
Challenge entries are due 12 October.
So head on over to the challenges section (see main page, at the bottom near the Shout Box) and check out the latest offering! |
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Oh, Poopy. Can I enter the already posted "Leaves on the Wind" since this challenge was the seed for that story, originally?
Can I? Hunh? Hunh? Can I please?  |
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Viv
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| Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Is good with me. 
If you go in to edit your story, right up there with changing things like rating and WIP status, there's a drop-down list for Challenge entry. I think you can change that drop-down box and it will all work. Of course, I've never tried this, so I might be completely wrong.
Hmm.... wondering if my letters from Snorg the Orc to his dear mama would count? lol |
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