Full Version: The Chorrol Community Contest 2013
Wow. This was great. I was highly impressed with ALL the entries. And like Burnt Sierra, I find myself wavering amongst my scores. Great writing everyone!
QUOTE(mALX @ Apr 4 2013, 10:27 PM) 
Has anyone been trying to guess the identities of the writers? I am pretty sure I recognize Burnt's and Uleni's writing styles, and am torn between two as being Grits or Liz - this is exciting !!!
Lol, changing my original comment after finishing them all. Pretty sure I can tell Trey's, Grits, Uleni's and...erm...mine.
mALX and Liz - I'm unsure which is which! I'm willing to take an educated guess... but I'm not 100% sure
QUOTE(Burnt Sierra @ Apr 4 2013, 05:58 PM)
Oh, crapola...
Read them all. Ended up having to score them to figure this out. I now have three stories on the SAME score tied for my first choice...
Will now have to re-read them all tomorrow to narrow it further. What a hardship
Terrific job everyone!
I'm torn between two on which to vote for.
ANOTHER VOTE IN EVERYONE !!!
@ Mustard - the list of stories in the tally for voting is in a different order than the stories are posted in, can you match it to the post order so we know 1-6 which story it is?
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ANOTHER VOTE IN EVERYONE !!!
And yet another vote has been turned in
Btw, great stories everyone
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 05:55 PM)
QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Apr 4 2013, 04:42 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 06:41 AM)
I'll take that compliment, thank YOU!
Want me to PM you my guess or should I wait till the deadline
Go aheadol
GAAAAAH! (Can't tell him if he is right till the voting is over).
I'll sort the order tomorrow morning, as I'm posting this on my iPhone at the moment and trying tirearrange the order will be a bit of a massive hassle.
QUOTE(Colonel Mustard @ Apr 4 2013, 06:36 PM)
I'll sort the order tomorrow morning, as I'm posting this on my iPhone at the moment and trying tirearrange the order will be a bit of a massive hassle.
I think the only one out of place is the "Ang Anghel at ang Demonio," if it is moved to position three everything else falls properly into place.
I just got home and woo hoo, stories to read!! I will also be trying to guess!
Thank you so much for doing this, Colonel!!
Thank you so much for doing this, Colonel!!
QUOTE(mALX @ Apr 4 2013, 05:34 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 05:55 PM)
QUOTE(Uleni Athram @ Apr 4 2013, 04:42 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 06:41 AM)
I'll take that compliment, thank YOU!
Want me to PM you my guess or should I wait till the deadline
Go aheadol
GAAAAAH! (Can't tell him if he is right till the voting is over).
That's what I told him lol
* Foxy said he'd vote for Windstad Manor if he wasn't AWOL and could cast a vote.
So what is the theme for the next one? I want to get a good head start for that one.
Can it be survival? Please let it be survival!
Can it be survival? Please let it be survival!
I thought anyone could vote?
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 11:25 PM)
I thought anyone could vote?
They have to be able to log on or have Mustard's email. Foxy has been AWOL toooooo long! Come home Foxy!
For some reason, though Foxy is obviously online still, he doesn't want to come here... 
...
I blame you for it, Liz... ...
EDIT!!!...Ah, the curse of forgotten passwords... ...
...I blame you for it, Liz...
...EDIT!!!...Ah, the curse of forgotten passwords...
...
QUOTE(McBadgere @ Apr 4 2013, 10:28 PM)
For some reason, though Foxy is obviously online still, he doesn't want to come here...
...I blame you for it, Liz...
...EDIT!!!...Ah, the curse of forgotten passwords...
...You sound like my mother XD
Hey, with 6 stories we should have at least 6 votes! Who's the slackers? Lol.
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 04:31 AM)
You sound like my mother XD
*Clenches fist*...No Liz, I am your mother...[/Vader]...
QUOTE(McBadgere @ Apr 4 2013, 11:38 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 04:31 AM)
You sound like my mother XD
*Clenches fist*...No Liz, I am your mother...[/Vader]...
ROFL !!! You forgot to add in the eerie breathy sounds, lol.
QUOTE(McBadgere @ Apr 4 2013, 10:38 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 04:31 AM)
You sound like my mother XD
*Clenches fist*...No Liz, I am your mother...[/Vader]...
One thing, mom! I said ONE THING FOR MY OWN! It wasn't enough I couldn't watch Power Rangers?! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!
XD
WOW!! I can't decide! I need to read them again.
QUOTE(McBadgere @ Apr 4 2013, 11:28 PM)
For some reason, though Foxy is obviously online still, he doesn't want to come here...
...I blame you for it, Liz...
...Can't blame Liz,
QUOTE(Grits @ Apr 4 2013, 10:48 PM)
WOW!! I can't decide! I need to read them again.
You should read mine again.
XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 04:45 AM)
One thing, mom! I said ONE THING FOR MY OWN! It wasn't enough I couldn't watch Power Rangers?! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!
XD
I stopped you watching Power Rangers for your own good...Now get out of that pink lycra RIGHT NOW!!...
Said the bishop to the actress...
...QUOTE(McBadgere @ Apr 4 2013, 10:51 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 04:45 AM)
One thing, mom! I said ONE THING FOR MY OWN! It wasn't enough I couldn't watch Power Rangers?! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!
XD
I stopped you watching Power Rangers for your own good...Now get out of that pink lycra RIGHT NOW!!...
Said the bishop to the actress...
...I'm an ADULT! Go home, mom! XD
This is why parents shouldn't have an account on the same forums their child has an account on 
I'm on number three!!
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:02 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
Just for that, I'm not voting for yours XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:02 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
Just for that, I'm not voting for yours XD
I didn't turn in an entry, so good luck finding mine
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:08 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:02 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
Just for that, I'm not voting for yours XD
I didn't turn in an entry, so good luck finding mine
After reading all of them I realized that XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:13 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:08 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:02 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
Just for that, I'm not voting for yours XD
I didn't turn in an entry, so good luck finding mine
After reading all of them I realized that XD
Then again, I could be lying
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:14 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:13 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:08 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:08 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:02 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 08:02 PM)
I'm on number three!!
You're on the number three? Is it fun standing in a number, or is it scary?
Just for that, I'm not voting for yours XD
I didn't turn in an entry, so good luck finding mine
After reading all of them I realized that XD
Then again, I could be lying
If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
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If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
I'm not lying. The deadline was at a horrible time for me
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:17 AM)
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If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
I'm not lying. The deadline was at a horrible time for me
we had like a whole month before and all of us forgot about it XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:20 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:17 AM)
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If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
I'm not lying. The deadline was at a horrible time for me
we had like a whole month before and all of us forgot about it XD
I wasn't in the U.S! I was working in it before I left, but didn't get enough done, and came back home sick
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:22 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:20 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:17 AM)
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If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
I'm not lying. The deadline was at a horrible time for me
we had like a whole month before and all of us forgot about it XD
I wasn't in the U.S! I was working in it before I left, but didn't get enough done, and came back home sick
My apartment had a shooting and you left and I was DEVASTATED HOW COULD YOU/??? XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:29 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:22 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:20 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:17 AM)
QUOTE
If you are, you did a good job on...whichever one might be yours XD
I'm not lying. The deadline was at a horrible time for me
we had like a whole month before and all of us forgot about it XD
I wasn't in the U.S! I was working in it before I left, but didn't get enough done, and came back home sick
My apartment had a shooting and you left and I was DEVASTATED HOW COULD YOU/??? XD
I'm sorry! The trip was at a horrible time
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:30 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:29 PM)
My apartment had a shooting and you left and I was DEVASTATED HOW COULD YOU/??? XD
I'm sorry! The trip was at a horrible time
I'm laughing so hard right now XD
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:31 PM)
QUOTE(King Of Beasts @ Apr 5 2013, 01:30 AM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 4 2013, 10:29 PM)
My apartment had a shooting and you left and I was DEVASTATED HOW COULD YOU/??? XD
I'm sorry! The trip was at a horrible time
I'm laughing so hard right now XD
Remember to breathe
I LOVE that it’s so difficult for me to choose! I like different stories for very different reasons. If it was a case of picking my favorite shade of the same color it would be easy. But this is more like deciding between music, chocolate, or vacation.
QUOTE(Grits @ Apr 5 2013, 01:36 PM)
I LOVE that it’s so difficult for me to choose! I like different stories for very different reasons. If it was a case of picking my favorite shade of the same color it would be easy. But this is more like deciding between music, chocolate, or vacation.
Absolutely. I STILL haven't come to a final decision. In fact, I'm doing what I always do in these situations, which is writing a critique of each story. Now this is just for my own benefit really, to help clarify my thoughts, but if anyone would like that critique pm'ing to them after the contest has finished, please just let me know.
You don't have to of course. My inane ramblings aren't for everyone
QUOTE(Burnt Sierra @ Apr 5 2013, 09:13 AM)
QUOTE(Grits @ Apr 5 2013, 01:36 PM)
I LOVE that it’s so difficult for me to choose! I like different stories for very different reasons. If it was a case of picking my favorite shade of the same color it would be easy. But this is more like deciding between music, chocolate, or vacation.
Absolutely. I STILL haven't come to a final decision. In fact, I'm doing what I always do in these situations, which is writing a critique of each story. Now this is just for my own benefit really, to help clarify my thoughts, but if anyone would like that critique pm'ing to them after the contest has finished, please just let me know.
You don't have to of course. My inane ramblings aren't for everyone
I would like the inane ramblings if mine is one of the stories you did a review of, lol.
QUOTE(mALX @ Apr 5 2013, 02:58 PM)
I would like the inane ramblings if mine is one of the stories you did a review of, lol.
I'm doing an inane rambling review of every story
I'm hopeless at making decisions if I don't feel like I have a really clear map in my mind. Plus, it's a way for me to keep track of the bits that I think, "Damn, I wish I'd thought of that!" or "Grrrr! Why didn't I phrase a thought in that way?" *bashes head* so I can shamelessly steal...whoops, I mean PAY HOMAGE TO in future stories.
Plus, the more I read them, the less sure I am about who wrote which
I have a feeling I may be surprised in the end...
I know what's wrong with my story lol
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 03:20 PM)
I know what's wrong with my story lol
Lol, I'm not trying to force a review on you. Like I said, I'm doing it for my own selfish benefit.
Besides, who says there's anything wrong with your story?i) I'm not sure which it is yet!
ii) I'm really impressed with all of them - and that's genuine.
QUOTE(Burnt Sierra @ Apr 5 2013, 10:17 AM)
QUOTE(mALX @ Apr 5 2013, 02:58 PM)
I would like the inane ramblings if mine is one of the stories you did a review of, lol.
I'm doing an inane rambling review of every story
I'm hopeless at making decisions if I don't feel like I have a really clear map in my mind. Plus, it's a way for me to keep track of the bits that I think, "Damn, I wish I'd thought of that!" or "Grrrr! Why didn't I phrase a thought in that way?" *bashes head* so I can shamelessly steal...whoops, I mean PAY HOMAGE TO in future stories.
Plus, the more I read them, the less sure I am about who wrote which
I have a feeling I may be surprised in the end...I think I know Rachel The Breton's writing better than anyone, and she fooled me every contest over at the Bethesda forums, lol.
But I have typed my list of who I think wrote each of these, can't wait till the "reveal" to find out if I'm right, lol.
I voted :]
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 03:33 PM)
I voted :]
Yep, finally made up my mind too
QUOTE(Darkness Eternal @ Apr 5 2013, 04:25 AM)
So what is the theme for the next one? I want to get a good head start for that one.
Can it be survival? Please let it be survival!
Blimey, you're keen!!!
Well, it is the beginning of the month still, and this is what the Colonel suggested (and I think it's a great idea myself) :QUOTE(Colonel Mustard @ Mar 21 2013, 12:27 PM)
Apologies for the double post, but an idea has occurred to me for a more regular contest after this; Read in a Rush.
The premise is simple; a monthly contest to write stories of a length between 850 and 1150 words, based on a new theme each month. The actual contest window is open for the first three weeks or so of the month, with people posting up their stories on a contest thread and providing feedback and comments on other people's stories at the same time along with their stories.
In the last week, the contest window closes, and a voting thread is opened; people vote for which story they think should win that month's Read in a Rush contest, a new theme is decided upon (there could well be a running thread for theme suggestions) and the same thing is done the next month with the new theme.
Your thoughts?
What are people's thoughts? Too soon? Raring to go?
QUOTE(Burnt Sierra @ Apr 5 2013, 01:46 PM)
QUOTE(Elisabeth Hollow @ Apr 5 2013, 03:33 PM)
I voted :]
Yep, finally made up my mind too
QUOTE(Darkness Eternal @ Apr 5 2013, 04:25 AM)
So what is the theme for the next one? I want to get a good head start for that one.
Can it be survival? Please let it be survival!
Blimey, you're keen!!!
Well, it is the beginning of the month still, and this is what the Colonel suggested (and I think it's a great idea myself) :QUOTE(Colonel Mustard @ Mar 21 2013, 12:27 PM)
Apologies for the double post, but an idea has occurred to me for a more regular contest after this; Read in a Rush.
The premise is simple; a monthly contest to write stories of a length between 850 and 1150 words, based on a new theme each month. The actual contest window is open for the first three weeks or so of the month, with people posting up their stories on a contest thread and providing feedback and comments on other people's stories at the same time along with their stories.
In the last week, the contest window closes, and a voting thread is opened; people vote for which story they think should win that month's Read in a Rush contest, a new theme is decided upon (there could well be a running thread for theme suggestions) and the same thing is done the next month with the new theme.
Your thoughts?
What are people's thoughts? Too soon? Raring to go?
GAAAAH !!! Wait till this one is over first, lol.
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