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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 19:30:52 GMT -5

Post by theredbaron on Jan 11, 2010 19:30:52 GMT -5

*walks into subforum*

Oh boy! I made it to the second round by default! Now, if I could just get a topic that would allow me to make a story about a vampire panda and-

*Looks at Walder vs. Bloodeye*

Shitttttt. Oh well, Bloodeye doesn't totally overpower me. I think I still have a shot if-

*looks at theme*

...

...

Agro...

... die in a fire.

The Drall Junior Author Legal Property of AWR Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. Posts: 3,796	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 20:52:23 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Drall on Jan 11, 2010 20:52:23 GMT -5 I guess I should be thankful I have Third Person, though...
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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 20:56:50 GMT -5

Post by Matteo ((Taed)) on Jan 11, 2010 20:56:50 GMT -5

The Manchurian Candidate would be a political thriller, right? Just trying to stake out the borders of the genre before I start brainstorming. I'm tempted to twist it into sci-fi again just to screw with you. I could do marvelous things with a galactic parliament.

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The Drall Junior Author Legal Property of AWR Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. Posts: 3,796	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 21:08:56 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Drall on Jan 11, 2010 21:08:56 GMT -5 I don't think it has to be modern or anything. I think I may got with Fantasy, because I feel comfortable that way.
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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 22:36:54 GMT -5

Post by Kaez on Jan 11, 2010 22:36:54 GMT -5

Jan 11, 2010 20:56:50 GMT -5 Matteo ((Taed)) said:

The Manchurian Candidate would be a political thriller, right? Just trying to stake out the borders of the genre before I start brainstorming. I'm tempted to twist it into sci-fi again just to screw with you. I could do marvelous things with a galactic parliament.

Correct, it was.

JFK is another obvious one -- which even mixes with Legal Thriller in some ways.

Munich and All the President's Men are two that wikipedia mentions.

Better luck next time; don't worry so much.

Sensar Author Homonecropedopheliac and Legal Property of AWR Posts: 6,898	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 22:39:20 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sensar on Jan 11, 2010 22:39:20 GMT -5 I think Taed should write about a galactic parliament . . . a lot more thrilling choices through that medium.
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Sensar Author Homonecropedopheliac and Legal Property of AWR Posts: 6,898	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 22:49:58 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sensar on Jan 11, 2010 22:49:58 GMT -5 Jan 11, 2010 22:43:48 GMT -5 James said: "So this is how democracy dies? With thunderous applause?" Sometimes.
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Matteo ((Taed)) Admin Mostly Harmless Oh, I say! Posts: 23,339	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 22:51:16 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Matteo ((Taed)) on Jan 11, 2010 22:51:16 GMT -5 Jan 11, 2010 22:43:48 GMT -5 James said: "So this is how democracy dies? With thunderous applause?" That was fucking Jar-Jar Binks' fault! He voted him in! The Gungans are the secret lords of the Sith!
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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 11, 2010 23:15:57 GMT -5

Post by The Drall on Jan 11, 2010 23:15:57 GMT -5

Jan 11, 2010 22:51:16 GMT -5 Matteo ((Taed)) said:

Jan 11, 2010 22:43:48 GMT -5 James said:

"So this is how democracy dies? With thunderous applause?"

That was fucking Jar-Jar Binks' fault! He voted him in! The Gungans are the secret lords of the Sith!

I knew he shouldn't of been trusted.

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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 12, 2010 0:54:03 GMT -5

Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on Jan 12, 2010 0:54:03 GMT -5

Jan 11, 2010 20:56:50 GMT -5 Matteo ((Taed)) said:

The Manchurian Candidate would be a political thriller, right? Just trying to stake out the borders of the genre before I start brainstorming. I'm tempted to twist it into sci-fi again just to screw with you. I could do marvelous things with a galactic parliament.

I would say that the answer here is very similar to what I told NotAlice in regards to detective stories.

Politics are politics, regardless of the setting.

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NotAlice Scribe returns It's been so long... Posts: 667	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 12, 2010 11:25:10 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NotAlice on Jan 12, 2010 11:25:10 GMT -5 In 3rd Omni can I jump between characters? Edit: Meaning I have an idea but I think it needs more than one character.
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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 12, 2010 11:41:32 GMT -5

Post by Kaez on Jan 12, 2010 11:41:32 GMT -5

Jan 12, 2010 11:25:10 GMT -5 NotAlice said:

In 3rd Omni can I jump between characters?

Edit: Meaning I have an idea but I think it needs more than one character.

Right. Third Omni means you know what multiple characters are thinking, while in Third Limited, you would only know what one character is thinking.

That is, "John was certain, but Jane was less sure." is Third Omni. You're the god perspective.

Better luck next time; don't worry so much.

Matteo ((Taed)) Admin Mostly Harmless Oh, I say! Posts: 23,339	AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 12, 2010 14:16:30 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Matteo ((Taed)) on Jan 12, 2010 14:16:30 GMT -5 So 1984 would also be a political thriller, right? But something like a John Grisham novel or, say, A Few Good Men, would be a legal drama, right?
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AWR Cup Discussion Thread Jan 12, 2010 14:20:11 GMT -5

Post by Kaez on Jan 12, 2010 14:20:11 GMT -5

Jan 12, 2010 14:16:30 GMT -5 Matteo ((Taed)) said:

So 1984 would also be a political thriller, right? But something like a John Grisham novel or, say, A Few Good Men, would be a legal drama, right?

1984 is a different-than-usual political thriller, but yeah, I suppose it could be called that.

A Few Good Men is definitely more courtroom than anything, so legal sounds about right.

Better luck next time; don't worry so much.