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Post by MyTatuo on Dec 13, 2005 22:30:51 GMT -5
This thread just made me realize that only moderators can see a list of who voted (though not what they did vote). Though thru process of elimination, I must say I am shocked at the no-voter, since they are partly responsible for the revival of the original story thread.
I am happy to see others willing to participate. I may or may not jump in (a. time constraints, b. confused about the "limit" placed on the story with the plot/villian/etc already planned in advance, c. 'moderator' involvement?), but I'll be sure to read it, as I did the last one...
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Post by MelMac on Dec 13, 2005 22:54:19 GMT -5
This thread just made me realize that only moderators can see a list of who voted (though not what they did vote). Though thru process of elimination, I must say I am shocked at the no-voter, since they are partly responsible for the revival of the original story thread. I am happy to see others willing to participate. I may or may not jump in (a. time constraints, b. confused about the "limit" placed on the story with the plot/villian/etc already planned in advance, c. 'moderator' involvement?), but I'll be sure to read it, as I did the last one... Right now, I'm thinking no time constraints (ETA outside normal life ones that is ). That was originally thought of to avoid another hiatus, which is doubtful considering HD and I finished up the last one in about a month with maybe only one day neither moved. I've PM'd you regarding the villian, since it will be a good idea to have three people know. I will say though, since I'm probably confusing people, the "villian" is one of the two of us who finished the first one. It's the only point planned in advance, and there is a good reason why, which I'll be happy to explain if asked. Now, for the plot, save when I post the first move, anything goes just like the last one. This theme can stay in one location or traverse through several locations. Considering it's a mystery (that's all I'm giving on boards right now), the locations can be added on to, there could be traps, etc., whatever you can think up of. As always, feel free to read and jump in at anytime when it starts up. The more the merrier, and the better the story is.
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Post by billswoman on Dec 14, 2005 7:19:09 GMT -5
I think I will participate after all. When do we start, New Years Day? Or when the Seahawks win the Superbowl?
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Post by MrsMaxwell on Dec 14, 2005 8:37:51 GMT -5
I think I'll leave the writing to the real authors on this board...I'm more of a "picture" person. (Creating screencaps, not reading "picture books"...LOL)
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Post by MelMac on Dec 14, 2005 16:32:43 GMT -5
I think I will participate after all. When do we start, New Years Day? Or when the Seahawks win the Superbowl? Given the tendency of odd Superbowls (playoffs for that matter), I wouldn't say "When the Seahawks win the Superbowl" (I'm rooting for them too, but it might not happen.) Right now, I'm thinking just after the new year. I will be on vacation on New Year's Day, so I might not be able to start it on the day. If it did, it would be because I got the first move ready by then. The rules will be posted before though, just so everyone is informed in advance and no "surprises." (There won't be beyond twists we write in the story). It would be that week though, because I start rehearsals for the variety show that Saturday. I will be rehearsing the juggling routines when I get the time between the first of the year and Jan. 22 (mostly to get used to the red shoes), so my first few posts will be more sporadic than in the first one. Glad to have you aboard billswoman. Look forward to writing with you.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 14, 2005 19:10:56 GMT -5
This thread just made me realize that only moderators can see a list of who voted (though not what they did vote). Though thru process of elimination, I must say I am shocked at the no-voter, since they are partly responsible for the revival of the original story thread. I am happy to see others willing to participate. I may or may not jump in (a. time constraints, b. confused about the "limit" placed on the story with the plot/villian/etc already planned in advance, c. 'moderator' involvement?), but I'll be sure to read it, as I did the last one... Too bad...it would be fun. I think we should have a maximum of three paragraphs per person, wait two moves per person, and I am not sure about the bad guy in advance either...still not feeling it.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 14, 2005 19:13:44 GMT -5
This thread just made me realize that only moderators can see a list of who voted (though not what they did vote). Though thru process of elimination, I must say I am shocked at the no-voter, since they are partly responsible for the revival of the original story thread. I am happy to see others willing to participate. I may or may not jump in (a. time constraints, b. confused about the "limit" placed on the story with the plot/villian/etc already planned in advance, c. 'moderator' involvement?), but I'll be sure to read it, as I did the last one... Too bad...it would be fun. I think we should have a maximum of three paragraphs per person, wait two moves per person, and I am not sure about the bad guy in advance either...still not feeling it. Well, either way, since you, he and I know, if it changes (though I doubt it,) at least we have an idea. Who says that people can't be both good and bad. (if that makes any sense). Now, 'graphs I need to know for sure before we start so I can be sure not to start it out too long either. If we go 3 graphs, might go three graphs of six sentences. (18 total). (So long as I remember 3X6=18. I've already thought 5X5=20).
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Post by MelMac on Dec 16, 2005 20:04:42 GMT -5
OK, after a long and (somewhat) thoughtful process, the date for the next one has been set. It will begin Jan. 2, 2006. The time right now depends on when I can get on a computer and post it. If all else fails, I will post it just after midnight after New Year's Day (or 12:01 a.m. Central (my time) Jan. 2). That way, we can make sure this one gets off to a great start just like the last one (before the hiatus).
Now, as far as the maximum sentence length of a move, that has also been settled. I won't say how many yet, but will say it will be sentences and not graphs so people can break it into several graphs and make the posts easier to read. I tried it yesterday with my (very) rough draft of the story, and it works. Though it's tough, it works to keep us wordier writers in check.
Right now, there has been one draft of the starting move, but I will probably change it between now and the start to smooth it out and have it make sense. To forwarn you, there will be some created characters in the story from the get go (but that's part of the fun), but they are important.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 17, 2005 13:36:21 GMT -5
[ ] Bill: Okay...MelMac is planning something, but I don't know what it is. Ralph, you go and distract her with your charm and juggle with her so I can sneak into her room and look around. Counselor, go distract HD...somehow...so he doesn't find me doing it. We can't let them run us all over the place again. Ralph and Pam: Right.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2005 18:10:34 GMT -5
[ ] Bill: Okay...MelMac is planning something, but I don't know what it is. Ralph, you go and distract her with your charm and juggle with her so I can sneak into her room and look around. Counselor, go distract HD...somehow...so he doesn't find me doing it. We can't let them run us all over the place again. Ralph and Pam: Right. Lol, HD, seems to be that way, huh? Well, I rewrote the rough draft, and I think this one will work out better. I have to add one more sentence to it though, (it's just short of the max right now) to help fill in a point. Now that it's ready, all I have to do is wait to post it. Well that and fine tune the rules, though they're pretty simple.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 19, 2005 18:13:13 GMT -5
All we need is an instruction book.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2005 18:17:39 GMT -5
All we need is an instruction book. So long as I don't lose it, huh? (But better also count my marbles to be sure. Should have 15 antique cats eye marbles. ) Nah, they'll be posted before I post the opening move in the same thread, just like the last one. That way, they don't get lost in the shuffle.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2005 19:22:01 GMT -5
So, I know the rules and the start date and all that, but I have a question:
Are we putting a time limit on this one? That way people know when it will start and finish?
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2005 19:25:36 GMT -5
So, I know the rules and the start date and all that, but I have a question: Are we putting a time limit on this one? That way people know when it will start and finish? No, only because I don't want to drive people away because they're feeling they're being forced to think or risk not being included. That could lead to a very unusual or nonsensical post. I do have an idea to possibly include in the two post wait move that if the thread gets stagnant because the last two posters are waiting for the next move, the next to last person can post a move after a week's passed or something. And, like the last one, when it looks like it's reached the climax, someone can mention that it needs to wind down and then there will be someone who posts the final move. Who that'll be depends on the story itself.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2005 19:27:52 GMT -5
The reason I ask is that I think if we put final time limits on it, it might not stagnate like the last one. And we could get more game threads in this year...why stop at just one?
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2005 19:30:02 GMT -5
The reason I ask is that I think if we put final time limits on it, it might not stagnate like the last one. And we could get more game threads in this year...why stop at just one? Well if we did, how long would it be? I'm not too good at setting it, maybe three months max? The first one was posted on for about a month, then had a seven month hiatus, then you and I posted the rest of it within a month. But, there were parts that could have been developed on more if we had more people finish the first, and therefore the extra month added to my idea. Also, you volunteering starting the third one?
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2005 19:34:53 GMT -5
Three months from start to finish sounds good for me unless others object. Maybe we should run it by the participants.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2005 19:38:59 GMT -5
Three months from start to finish sounds good for me unless others object. Maybe we should run it by the participants. Works for me, so long as there's a second "Keeper of the Clock" so to say. I'll be keeping an eye on the story just to make sure it's going smoothly (i.e. help if someone doesn't know if they can post again), so a second person doing that will help out a lot.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2005 19:40:23 GMT -5
Why don't we see what everyone thinks, Miss Delegation.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2005 19:45:47 GMT -5
Why don't we see what everyone thinks, Miss Delegation. Rather be Fred it seems with this, being as silly as it is (don't ask). But I'm playing scenarios as is with this idea, so better to figure it out now than not. And, having another person do that will keep me from taking too much control as it seems. I want everyone to have fun and not think I'm going to be judge and jury around here.
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