But It's My First Time! challenge

Viv · Last edited by Viv on Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:27 pm; edited 1 time in total

Note the new challenge issued by Nancy Brooke (Version 1) and Thuriniel (Version 2):

Version 1:
Describe the first time a major character experienced something character defining, e.g. the first time Gandalf came to ME as a Wizard, the first time Faramir realized he was second best (to Denethor), first time Boromir slew an orc, first time Aragorn left Rivendell on his own, first time Elrond beheld Rivendell etc.

Version 2:
In the First Time forum thread, writers expressed some interest in stories that focus on the first sexual experience of a *male* character. So, this challenge may also be used as a vehicle for exploring that notion.

Note that there is no deadline.

SpaceWeavil · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:30 pm Post subject:

Can I just ask, is there a chapter / word limit at all?

(Also I need a device for stopping time so I can fit in all this writing... Laughing

)

Viv · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:48 pm Post subject:

Would you feel better if I said 2000 words?

(If not, no, there isn't a limit. How many words are you physically capable of writing by the end of November?)

SpaceWeavil · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 6:55 pm Post subject:

I wrote a novel length story once in two months, but that was in the jolly days before RL had to take precedence over writing. Sad

Just wanted to make sure there were no other rules and stuff Very Happy

I have been told off on another archive for writing long stories.

Thanks for answering Very Happy

miriel361 · Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 417

Well I can't wait until these stories come rolling in. I'll put a bottle of wine in the fridge and wait....

Viv · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:49 pm Post subject:

There was some confusion and bad handling (on my part) of this challenge. I think it's important to explain:

Nancy had suggested the original "But it's my first time" challenge a while back. I didn't notice it because I'm a lazy challenge admin. *blush*

When that conversation on the First Time thread got going, I waited for someone to put the actual wording together, but when no one did for a few days, I thought I'd go in and do it myself, giving credit to the thread.

To my surprise, I saw Nancy's challenge already there, suggested back in July! The two ideas were too close to warrant separate challenges, but I assumed no one would be offended if I rolled them into one.

I assumed wrongly. I'm so sorry.

Anyone who was part of the First Time challenge thread and wants credit for coming up with this idea (which you guys did, of course), please PM me or reply right here.

If there's anything else I can do to make this right (was I wrong... would people write for two similar challenges? should I separate them out? do we need a new challenge co-admin who pays better attention?) please let me know.

Maram68 · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:07 pm Post subject:

I am your other lazy/busy Challenge co-admin.

I see what happened just as a faux-pas and I don't think it will grow beyond this.

We will, of course be more careful next time and I convey my apologies to Thuriniel and Nancy Brooke.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Smile

C.

Thuriniel · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 4:10 pm Post subject:

As you said, they're very close together in wording. This arrangement works for me.

Thanks Wink

!

NancyBrooke · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 6:32 pm Post subject:

Viv · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 7:16 pm Post subject:

NancyBrooke · Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:01 am Post subject:

Wheeee! a lot of people have signed up for this one ... I'm so excited! Dude

Now if only the muse would knock upside my head.

NancyBrooke · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 10:54 am Post subject:

Posted also to the Bunny Nursery (above) and "is it Dec 14th yet?" threads -

Just seen the clips of ROTK EE- SPOILERS AHEAD!!

Did anyone wonder about Aragorn's confrontation with the Palantir? "long you have hunted me; long I have evaded you ..." makes me want to ask "have you accepted Sauron has your personal enemy?" When did it get personal between them? How exactly has he been hunted? Did Elrond let him in on the fact that this personal vendetta was part of the special deluxe Elendil Inheritance package along with the sword, the jewel and the doubt? Could be part of the "first time" challenge ... Bunny

NancyBrooke · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:14 am Post subject:

10 people have signed up for this challenge! I think that's the second highest response so far. Kudos and good luck's to all of you registered. You rock

I may just have to throw my own name in there so this one equal's the first most-responded-to challenge ("If they'd had a chat"). Anyone else?

This should be very interesting - can't wait to get reading. Reading

SpaceWeavil · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:40 am Post subject:

This is a bit off topic, as it doesn't relate to this particular challenge, but could someone tell me - if there is a closing date on a challenge, then is that the last date a story can be posted, or must the story be complete by then? Like if it is a WIP, will something weird happen if it isn't ready by the deadline?

I'm asking as it's taking a lot longer to do 'Alliance' than I thought, as the silly thing just keeps expanding Evil or Very Mad

And I will have to get a move on to get it done by 31st December.

Once again, sorry to be Off Topic!

Robbie · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 11:46 am Post subject:

From memory, the whole kit 'n kaboodle must be done by the close date. You can't edit an entry once the close date has passed.

(But someone complained about this, so I can't remember if I changed it.)

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