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Post by Matteo ((Taed)) on Jun 19, 2014 23:21:40 GMT -5
I actually haven't had a chance to read all of yours yet, but I'll tell you right now, I glanced at the first few paragraphs, and the idea of a career storm made me say "that's so cool" out loud.
I have no idea how well you executed it, but the idea is hella rad.
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Post by Injin on Jun 19, 2014 23:28:25 GMT -5
I actually haven't had a chance to read all of yours yet, but I'll tell you right now, I glanced at the first few paragraphs, and the idea of a career storm made me say "that's so cool" out loud. I have no idea how well you executed it, but the idea is hella rad. Thanks man. I prolly executed it poorly, but I am, to be honest, a good idea guy, usually. Execution is my falling point. Unless it's not creative writing, then it's reversed. |
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Post by J.O.N ((Dragonwing)) on Jun 19, 2014 23:59:08 GMT -5
How you going with ours Taed? I still have nothing, I don't think I'm very good with super serious sad stories, going to need to think outside the box with this one.
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Post by Kaez on Jun 20, 2014 0:14:17 GMT -5
I actually haven't had a chance to read all of yours yet, but I'll tell you right now, I glanced at the first few paragraphs, and the idea of a career storm made me say "that's so cool" out loud. I have no idea how well you executed it, but the idea is hella rad. Thanks man. I prolly executed it poorly, but I am, to be honest, a good idea guy, usually. Execution is my falling point. Unless it's not creative writing, then it's reversed. Yours was the most creative in its plot of the four stories I read, honestly. |
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Post by Injin on Jun 20, 2014 0:28:54 GMT -5
Thanks man. I prolly executed it poorly, but I am, to be honest, a good idea guy, usually. Execution is my falling point. Unless it's not creative writing, then it's reversed. Yours was the most creative in its plot of the four stories I read, honestly. You guys are making me quite happy. Two compliments about a story idea? That's a new record. Given that two of the people I respect most as writers are not only my opponents, but are complimenting my ideas...man today is a gold letter day. |
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Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on Jun 20, 2014 2:21:09 GMT -5
Well, all four stories are sitting in my laptop bag covered in red ink.
I just have to translate that ink into reviews. Should have first round reviews up by Saturday.
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Post by Jenny (Reffy) on Jun 20, 2014 2:22:25 GMT -5
Tradition Reffy question: the next deadline for me is when? Confused especially as Z is now my judge and time zones are a thing.
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Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on Jun 20, 2014 3:09:54 GMT -5
Deadlines are the same, no changes there.
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Post by James on Jun 20, 2014 6:28:28 GMT -5
Well, all four stories are sitting in my laptop bag covered in red ink. I just have to translate that ink into reviews. Should have first round reviews up by Saturday. I'll hopefully have my reviews up tomorrow. |
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Post by Jenny (Reffy) on Jun 20, 2014 7:13:18 GMT -5
Still not sure about my idea :S
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Post by Kaez on Jun 20, 2014 10:40:22 GMT -5
Tradition Reffy question: the next deadline for me is when? Confused especially as Z is now my judge and time zones are a thing. Your deadlines: 5AM on the 18th5AM on the 24th (< this round!) 5AM on the 30th 5AM on the 6th 5AM on the 12th 5AM on the 18th 5AM on the 23rd |
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Post by JMDavis ((Silver)) on Jun 20, 2014 11:57:37 GMT -5
Hit a wall for a bit, before deciding to try something different than my original plan.
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Post by James on Jun 20, 2014 21:00:41 GMT -5
I realise that we never actually confirmed a judging format. I suppose since this is just 1 v 1 rounds, I could just give you some feedback and tell you the winner, but I think I'm going to use the format from last year. I generally like how that is formed and I think it gives the right amount of weight to each criteria.
I also hope a numerical score will avoid any sense of injustice in close matches.
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Post by James on Jun 20, 2014 22:12:13 GMT -5
Halfway through judging.
Quick reminder to people. I judge like Kaez these days so don't get upset if your score is low - it's not. For a general tense of quality:
< 30 - You've got some problems.
30-40 - A good story.
> 40 - You've written something great.
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Post by James on Jun 21, 2014 3:35:46 GMT -5
Four good stories. Not much between all of them. But excitingly, room for improvement by everyone too. I want to see some 40+ stories popping up soon.
Also, not to distract you from this round or anything, but Round 3 is going to be a humdinger. I can't tell you how excited I am to see what stories you write for that round.
*cough*
But first. Round 2.
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