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Post by wiilyr on Jul 5, 2006 10:57:12 GMT -5
Questions related to the contests will be answered here.
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Post by p3ga5u5 on Jul 5, 2006 20:10:57 GMT -5
Not to be a pain in the mikta, but... what's the difference btw this thread and this thread?
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Post by 2bfoundwanting on Jul 5, 2006 20:16:06 GMT -5
For the song fic, does it have to be a Fanfiction story? Or can you make up your own characters?? CUZ im having trouble thinking of a character that i could use for it, if it isn't one that i can make up.
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Post by Tyual on Jul 5, 2006 22:06:53 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure with SongFics they can be original works or fanfictions. Actually, if I were running it, it would probably be strictly originals, but I'm not so =P
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Post by wiilyr on Jul 5, 2006 22:51:56 GMT -5
2b, it can be original or fanfic. Whatever you decide.
Peg, the difference between the this thread and the discussion thread is that this one is meant for questions and answers while the other one is for general comments about entries, etc. The Contest Discussion Thread is suppose to help keep discussion out of the contest threads themselves so it's easier to find the entries.
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Post by p3ga5u5 on Jul 13, 2006 2:40:47 GMT -5
Whats the ETA on the contests?
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Post by seffy on Jul 13, 2006 11:11:25 GMT -5
What 'is' that contest? Are we supposed to re-write the lyrics or something, make a story that matches the tune?
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Post by Tyual on Jul 14, 2006 1:08:47 GMT -5
The way I've always seen songfics go, you would have a song and write a short story/event story that the lyrics could apply/relate to. I think most people use their music to inspire their writing, which is the whole idea here I think...Which is why I defentially suggest you get to choose your own song/lyrics if it isn't already that way...
So say you use Hinder - Lips of an Angel
Guy A is talking to Girl A behind Girl B's back. Girl B is his current girlfriend, and Girl A is his ex, Girl A is with Guy B. Girl A and Guy A used to be together, and never quite got over eachother and are secretly meeting without Girl or Guy B knowing....Some story like that could be based off the lyrics to that song.....
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Post by Tyual on Jul 14, 2006 1:09:18 GMT -5
Oh! And I forgot to ask my questions:
Is there going to be a new contest system since Mistress left? What's the low down on them now?
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Post by 2bfoundwanting on Jul 14, 2006 1:10:49 GMT -5
Ive written quite a few songfics if you want to see some Seffy. But basically.. if you listen to a song.. there is generally a story behind it. The songfic is meant to take the story that you hear and feel from the song and make it into an actual, written story. Now that includes using the lyrics, the feel of the music, the tone of the song... just using everything the song makes you feel and putting it into a story.
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Post by wiilyr on Jul 15, 2006 23:45:54 GMT -5
Ty, we're working out the whole contest situation. I've deleted the ones that had no entries. I think 2b is going to come up with some songfic challange ideas. I'm going to work on some ideas for art contests. So, that said, if anyone has any input for contest ideas, PM me, Crazyleo, or 2b and we'll look over it.
As far as scoring goes, we need to discuss it yet. Once we've made a decision I'll put it in the About Contests thread.
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Post by Tyual on Jul 16, 2006 0:05:50 GMT -5
Wile, if you need anyone to volunteer extra to help with judging and no participating, I'll help. Just let me know if it comes to that.
Why? I like doing that kind of thing, stops my pride from being hurt when I lose, keeps me busy, and gives me an excuse to be too lazy/busy to make entries myself.
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Post by p3ga5u5 on Aug 28, 2006 10:57:46 GMT -5
Okay, I just realised after posting in the quote contest that it ended on the 16th. Also noticed the sig contest closed on that date as well... :/ I guess I'll just have to enter the wallpaper one then. Sorry Leo's...
Any chance on extended deadlines for the quotes and banner contests?
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Post by Tyual on Aug 28, 2006 22:21:11 GMT -5
No clue, especially since we haven't had anyone around to judge them. If they're late judging, I don't see why you can't be late entering? I mean it's not like it's just a day or two, it's more like a week or two now =P
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Post by wiilyr on Sept 2, 2006 16:22:46 GMT -5
Hiya all ... I'll take late entries on contests since I haven't been around to take care of things. Peg, no worries on that. Your quote contest entry will count. Sorry 'bout being gone for so long, but circumstances were out of my control.
Look for new contests coming soon!!
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Post by p3ga5u5 on Sept 3, 2006 15:17:17 GMT -5
New question regarding the general art contest for either 2 avitars or 1 banner. Will the 2 avitars count as 1 participation thing... aka, will it be equivalent to just 1 banner? And another question in the same contest... monochromatic only or can we have tints and shades of one super light color?
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Post by wiilyr on Sept 3, 2006 15:42:52 GMT -5
the 2 avatars count as 1 participation thing as you put it (2 avatars=1 banner) and yes, I want monochromatic. I'm trying to get ya'll to be really creative.
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Post by Tyual on Sept 4, 2006 20:11:30 GMT -5
okay for the 202 words, what is a DRABBLE? never heard of it. sue me for not being up to date on lingo.
also, monochrome being more creative? more like -less- creative. It's MUCH easier to deal with just black white and grey than having to make many colors correspond. (thus why i try to use colors, its more challenging and makes me better.)
Anywho, I'll see what I can pull off if i get time. This weekend I'm going to fayetteville, so I'll just have to pray for time after that....
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Post by wiilyr on Sept 5, 2006 9:11:43 GMT -5
(From Wiki): A Drabble is an extremely short work of fiction with exactly one hundred words (although some have extended this to mean 'short story of less than 500 words'). The purpose of the drabble is brevity and to test author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in an extremely confined space.
So, there you go. And yes, I have extended it because I like 202 right now ...
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Post by Tyual on Sept 5, 2006 20:09:44 GMT -5
....Blah. Confinement. I hate it. My english teacher last year confined me on my research paper to 5 pages. I was so ticked off. =( Oh well. I may try it when I get the time.
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Post by hp4freek on Nov 2, 2006 17:38:53 GMT -5
What are the size criteria for the wallpaper contest?
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Post by wiilyr on Nov 2, 2006 18:37:58 GMT -5
600x400, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x1024...or close to one of those
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Post by hp4freek on Nov 2, 2006 18:59:33 GMT -5
wow, okay, thanks!
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