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Discussion in 'Fan Fiction and Writing Resource' started by OCDatabaseSock, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. Sith-I-5

    Sith-I-5 Force Ghost star 6

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    I have a WIP set in Australia, so I take special note of such phrases when I encounter them.

    Thank you for those three examples.
     
  2. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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  3. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Wonderful! Got it in the index. :) It’s not inaccurate to list it as “featuring the Family of Scoundrels” or even “featuring members of the Family of Scoundrels,” I hope? :)
     
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  4. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Neither one is inaccurate. I mean there does seem like there are hundreds of them now, so featuring members is probably more accurate


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  5. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    OK, that’s how I’ve got it listed now, thanks! :)
     
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  6. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Thank you! You're magnificent!
     
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  7. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Plate is finished. My husband pointed out that if you aren't a native Aussie then it's a pretty hard read, so I'm going to rewrite it (and translate all the Aussie speak) later today and then repost it on the same thread. Hopefully that'll make it easier for people to follow.

    Sorry guys, I was just so excited by the concept of being able to write a story in my local lingo, that I forgot how hard and how esoteric it would be to everyone else. Apologies if you attempted it and then just went and noped right out of there.

    EDIT: I've put the rewrite here. I would recommend reading that one. I've also taken out all the question marks at the end of the sentences because they were annoying after a while.

    @OCDatabaseSock - could you please change the link in the archive so that it takes you straight to the rewrite.

    The address is: https://boards.theforce.net/threads/the-plate-oc-revolution-summer-challenge.50054205/#post-56761233
     
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  8. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Uh, so me again. I will stop spamming this thread...but sudden inspiration struck this afternoon and I came up with something that I like much better than The Plate.

    So presenting round 2 - The Rule Maker where four Jedi Masters try to work out the best way to word a rule so that future Jedi could never, possibly misinterpret it. [face_rofl]
     
  9. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    OK, just so I can be clear on exactly what's what here: does The Rule Maker supersede The Plate, or are you entering it in addition to The Plate? Because if the latter, I'd ask you to please choose one of the two to be out of competition. I just don't want to change anything in the index quite yet until I'm 100% clear on the situation. Thanks! :)
     
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  10. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Rule Maker supersedes The Plate. Can I leave The Plate in there as a non-competitive entry please?
     
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  11. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Yes, absolutely! And done. :) I changed the link for “The Plate” to go to the updated version, too.
     
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  12. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Hey everyone! Just by way of reminder, it looks like we have just under a week left on our Summer 2020 Challenge, which is coming due on August 21! As always, I can’t wait to see what will come in—we’ve got some awesome entries already, both in-competition and out! :cool:
     
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  13. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    And three days now! Looking forward! :)
     
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  14. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    All right, everyone! Our Summer 2020 Challenge is now officially a wrap. As we received only one in-competition entry—The Rule Maker by @Kit' —I am pleased to announce that Kit’ is our winner by default. =D= (She also provided an awesome out-of-competition entry in The Plate.)

    So, Kit’, congratulations, and you get to come up with our next challenge, too! :D Please PM me with thoughts and ideas; I’m more than happy to brainstorm or just talk things through. If possible, I would love to be able to announce it during the first week or so of September. :)
     
  15. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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  16. Kahara

    Kahara FFoF Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    Congrats @Kit' for an entertaining tale! :) I really enjoyed the details of the setting and OC's. =D=
     
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  17. Kit'

    Kit' Manager Emeritus star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Thanks [mention]Kahara [/mention] . Plate was taken from real life and Rule Makers because I have always hated that bit of Jedi Lore. I’m glad you enjoyed them.


    Also I apologise if anyone felt shut out of the last challenge, it wasn’t my intention at all when we set it. Sorry.
     
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  18. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    All right, everyone! I'm pleased to announce our...

    Fall 2020 Challenge, First-Line Edition

    ...graciously provided by @Kit'!

    Following our usual schedule, you’ll have eight (8) weeks to write, with stories due on October 19, 2020, at 11:59 PM PST. A voting period of two (2) weeks will follow.

    If you are curious about the origin of your prompt line, feel free to ask @Kit'. And if you have any other questions about the challenge, please feel free to ask them here, and one of us will answer them.

    Have fun, and happy writing to all! :)

    Challenge Index
    1. Findswoman: Righteous Indignation of a Hutt Betrayed (with Great Bonvika the Hutt)—OUT OF COMPETITION
    2. brodiew: One Slice Too Many (with Cypress Eli)
    3. Kit’: The Cat Burglar (with Zallie and the Family of Scoundrels)
    4.
    5. Raissa Baiard
    6.
    7. Mechalich: Ice over Embers (with Sahala)
    8. Mira_Jade
    9. Thumper09: Acquisition Cost (with Peteck)—OUT OF COMPETITION
    10.
    11.
    12. WarmNyota_SweetAyesha: A Necessary Deception (with Lynnori Fardreamer)
    13. TheRynJedi
    14. Mando-Man
    15.
    16.
    17. Anedon and Adalia-Durron: If You Leave Now, You Get Nothing (with Adrian Malek and Marie Firestone)
    18. Seldes_Katne
    19.
    20.
     
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  19. Raissa Baiard

    Raissa Baiard FFoF Artist Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    Ok, I’ll bite ;) May I have #11, please?
     
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  20. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    And PM'd. :)
     
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  21. Findswoman

    Findswoman Fanfic and Pancakes and Waffles Mod (in Pink) star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    I'd like to try my luck, too, but since I'm the sock host and know what's in the list, I'll ask someone else to please choose a number for me. :)
     
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  22. Raissa Baiard

    Raissa Baiard FFoF Artist Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    The Random Fate Generator has given you....#1
     
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  23. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Also sent. :)
     
  24. TheRynJedi

    TheRynJedi Jedi Master star 3

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    Eh, serves us right for trying to be too clever in coming up with a challenge, I guess ;)

    @OCDatabaseSock
    Give me #13, can't promise I'll be able to do anything with it, but I might. *Shrug*
     
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  25. OCDatabaseSock

    OCDatabaseSock Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    And PM'd! :)
     
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