Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
It isn't well known, but tumbleweeds like roll playing games.
It isn't well known, but tumbleweeds like roll playing games.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
I hope that's a bred rôle, not a Swiss rôle? Even with the marmalade it's less messy when you hit it with the racket.
I hope that's a bred rôle, not a Swiss rôle? Even with the marmalade it's less messy when you hit it with the racket.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
The Tumbleweed and roleplaying refrence just popped a scenario in my head. Imagine if you will a bunch of Invisible Stalkers living in the same "Ghost Town" as a bunch of Dust Devils. Despite their differences two of these radically estranged types become friends until one steals the other the others girlfriend! So the "Injured" party straps a bomb to a tumbleweeed and sends it spinning past his double crossing friend. KABOOM!
LOL I played waaaay to much AD&D as a child and teen. Makes me wish there where still people about who played so I could pull out all my old 2nd edition books.
The Tumbleweed and roleplaying refrence just popped a scenario in my head. Imagine if you will a bunch of Invisible Stalkers living in the same "Ghost Town" as a bunch of Dust Devils. Despite their differences two of these radically estranged types become friends until one steals the other the others girlfriend! So the "Injured" party straps a bomb to a tumbleweeed and sends it spinning past his double crossing friend. KABOOM!
LOL I played waaaay to much AD&D as a child and teen. Makes me wish there where still people about who played so I could pull out all my old 2nd edition books.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
J Riff – This one feels like a chiller... ahem. It is a fun, amusing piece, with good use of an alternative font, that conveys a different voice very well. I can almost hear Chumbly. Sub-urban life in a city of some unknown, possibly demonic nature. So normal, so different. Loved the bit about teh female android units
TDZ – Another humorous one, again suburban feel to it, but totally different. I loved the dark streak running through it, and the idea of a near symbiotic relationship between different neighbours. I also liked the idea that they may have worked well with each other, but how quickly they cut themselves off from the killer when the need arose.
Reiver33 – I don’t know particularly why but I really like the opening lines in this tale, the whole thing I found almost wistful, and sad. The fact The Man found it sad still seemed to emphasise the whole thing beautifully.
Telford – There is nothing like the friendship between a man and his dog. Even if it is a poodle. Even if it is some kind of were-poodle meting out justice on revenge on those that would harm (or had in the past) it’s master. A good solid and entertaining story.
Digs – Another sad one, quite simple, but some lovely touches that I really like and added quite a bit to a 75 word tale. The detail conveyed is excellent, from the selling of wings, to what is showing in the arena. The need for water, ending in tears is a superb little piece of storytelling.
Alchemist – A grim one, life annihilated possibly from the world, certainly from a city, with the few survivors clinging to life as they are hunted. It was rather sad, two people knowing that the end was coming, but there seemed a glimmer of victory, they might die, but the vampires would die ultimately from overhunting – a lesson perhaps?
Boneman – What an idea, linking the a building, a home to the love of those that live in it, with the fantasy element of the building breaking down as the love ends (at the end of a life); but more than just that not only can the building not survive, but the other side of the partnership wants to go at the same time, synergy, the death of one leads to another, then another. Great!
Ventanamist – Something a little different, but well executed and very enjoyable. A double act between different birds that are interlinked together, but how is cleverly left oblique. A force for strength or mutually destructive. A good idea!
Chaoticheart – A great little opening, a friend taken, another giving chase. I think the brevity of writing caused by limited words works so well here, the breaking of the wrist really feels like a snap. But it works against the end of the story, almost as though there could have been a few more words. I’m not sure exactly what happens, but I also like the not really knowing, leaving it open to the imagination.
A S Behsam – I rather like the misdirection in this one, the use of the word ‘monster’ implies just that, a monster, so when we find he is the good kind, misunderstood and only wanting friendship, in return giving a depth of loyalty that is superlative is just wonderful.
Chel – Quite an interesting story here, one that has so many lessons hidden in it is hard to know where to begin. Be careful who you talk to online (especially on certain forums eh); don’t arrange meetings with these strange people; they might not be what you expect; never judge by appearances... A good little tale, moralistic in the best way.
Evelinn – Almost a conundrum, not quite, but a knot, of things coming together, opposites, opposing feelings, and yet a perfect fit. Friends are sometimes like that, everything screams that they will hate one another and yet they are, in meeting, friends. Excellent.
TE – For someone who claims they were struggling with ideas, this is certainly an excellent piece. From the opening line – actually from the title – this story had me by the scruff of the neck. It sums up friendship profoundly; everything seemed to work, for me at least. The idea of a city changed beyond recognition, and yet the heart of a friend is a steadfast as ever is just wonderful.
No-One – Something a little different here. The way I see it a look at a failing military action, when all else is gone how the last things grabbed hold of become friends, walls, boots, guns and ammo. Perhaps even memories fade... the last line really makes it, giving a different outlook on the whole theme.
TEIN – The kittens are back!!! Well one at least and a lot cuddlier and cuter than before. It’ rather a touching one this time, the abject bleakness painted in the opening words, and then the revelation of the little friend in the coat brings a warmth the fire never could.
Hoopy – A really cracking little tale, I think made by the title. Friendships form in the most unlikely of places, and a young girl being carried away to distant realms by the tall stories of an old man, not only serve to reinvigorate him, but might just be true.... great stuff.
J Riff – This one feels like a chiller... ahem. It is a fun, amusing piece, with good use of an alternative font, that conveys a different voice very well. I can almost hear Chumbly. Sub-urban life in a city of some unknown, possibly demonic nature. So normal, so different. Loved the bit about teh female android units
TDZ – Another humorous one, again suburban feel to it, but totally different. I loved the dark streak running through it, and the idea of a near symbiotic relationship between different neighbours. I also liked the idea that they may have worked well with each other, but how quickly they cut themselves off from the killer when the need arose.
Reiver33 – I don’t know particularly why but I really like the opening lines in this tale, the whole thing I found almost wistful, and sad. The fact The Man found it sad still seemed to emphasise the whole thing beautifully.
Telford – There is nothing like the friendship between a man and his dog. Even if it is a poodle. Even if it is some kind of were-poodle meting out justice on revenge on those that would harm (or had in the past) it’s master. A good solid and entertaining story.
Digs – Another sad one, quite simple, but some lovely touches that I really like and added quite a bit to a 75 word tale. The detail conveyed is excellent, from the selling of wings, to what is showing in the arena. The need for water, ending in tears is a superb little piece of storytelling.
Alchemist – A grim one, life annihilated possibly from the world, certainly from a city, with the few survivors clinging to life as they are hunted. It was rather sad, two people knowing that the end was coming, but there seemed a glimmer of victory, they might die, but the vampires would die ultimately from overhunting – a lesson perhaps?
Boneman – What an idea, linking the a building, a home to the love of those that live in it, with the fantasy element of the building breaking down as the love ends (at the end of a life); but more than just that not only can the building not survive, but the other side of the partnership wants to go at the same time, synergy, the death of one leads to another, then another. Great!
Ventanamist – Something a little different, but well executed and very enjoyable. A double act between different birds that are interlinked together, but how is cleverly left oblique. A force for strength or mutually destructive. A good idea!
Chaoticheart – A great little opening, a friend taken, another giving chase. I think the brevity of writing caused by limited words works so well here, the breaking of the wrist really feels like a snap. But it works against the end of the story, almost as though there could have been a few more words. I’m not sure exactly what happens, but I also like the not really knowing, leaving it open to the imagination.
A S Behsam – I rather like the misdirection in this one, the use of the word ‘monster’ implies just that, a monster, so when we find he is the good kind, misunderstood and only wanting friendship, in return giving a depth of loyalty that is superlative is just wonderful.
Chel – Quite an interesting story here, one that has so many lessons hidden in it is hard to know where to begin. Be careful who you talk to online (especially on certain forums eh); don’t arrange meetings with these strange people; they might not be what you expect; never judge by appearances... A good little tale, moralistic in the best way.
Evelinn – Almost a conundrum, not quite, but a knot, of things coming together, opposites, opposing feelings, and yet a perfect fit. Friends are sometimes like that, everything screams that they will hate one another and yet they are, in meeting, friends. Excellent.
TE – For someone who claims they were struggling with ideas, this is certainly an excellent piece. From the opening line – actually from the title – this story had me by the scruff of the neck. It sums up friendship profoundly; everything seemed to work, for me at least. The idea of a city changed beyond recognition, and yet the heart of a friend is a steadfast as ever is just wonderful.
No-One – Something a little different here. The way I see it a look at a failing military action, when all else is gone how the last things grabbed hold of become friends, walls, boots, guns and ammo. Perhaps even memories fade... the last line really makes it, giving a different outlook on the whole theme.
TEIN – The kittens are back!!! Well one at least and a lot cuddlier and cuter than before. It’ rather a touching one this time, the abject bleakness painted in the opening words, and then the revelation of the little friend in the coat brings a warmth the fire never could.
Hoopy – A really cracking little tale, I think made by the title. Friendships form in the most unlikely of places, and a young girl being carried away to distant realms by the tall stories of an old man, not only serve to reinvigorate him, but might just be true.... great stuff.
Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
I'm sorry to take so long getting back to you on this, but we (the moderators) decided we should discuss your suggestion between us before firing off an answer.
And the decision was no, because the timing of the monthly challenge is so tight as it is, we want to avoid the confusion of the early months when the ending date changed with the length of the month, and because we don't think that the hiatus in the middle of the period for entries is likely to make much of a difference (though if it had come near the end, and people missed a chance to post their stories, that would be another thing entirely). It was rather worrisome while we were so far off our pace in terms of the number of entries, but with so many stories appearing over the last couple of days we seem to be back on track.
The competition will end, as usual, on the 23rd.
But thank you for the suggestion.
I'm sorry to take so long getting back to you on this, but we (the moderators) decided we should discuss your suggestion between us before firing off an answer.
And the decision was no, because the timing of the monthly challenge is so tight as it is, we want to avoid the confusion of the early months when the ending date changed with the length of the month, and because we don't think that the hiatus in the middle of the period for entries is likely to make much of a difference (though if it had come near the end, and people missed a chance to post their stories, that would be another thing entirely). It was rather worrisome while we were so far off our pace in terms of the number of entries, but with so many stories appearing over the last couple of days we seem to be back on track.
The competition will end, as usual, on the 23rd.
But thank you for the suggestion.
HoopyFrood
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
Thanks for your kind words, Pep! I'd had an image of an old, broken wizard doing petty tricks in bars, but couldn't think of what to do with it. Then the little girl popped into my head last night while trying to sleep and for the first time in a while I had the 'grab paper now!' thing. But even that didn't work, so I had to come post.
Thanks for your kind words, Pep! I'd had an image of an old, broken wizard doing petty tricks in bars, but couldn't think of what to do with it. Then the little girl popped into my head last night while trying to sleep and for the first time in a while I had the 'grab paper now!' thing. But even that didn't work, so I had to come post.
Karn Maeshalanadae
I'm a pineapple
Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
Not only that, Hoopy, but somehow your story reminded me of the movie Merlin. The one with Sam Neil as said character.
Perhaps not something to be proud of to be compared to, but, I liked it all the same.
Not only that, Hoopy, but somehow your story reminded me of the movie Merlin. The one with Sam Neil as said character.
Perhaps not something to be proud of to be compared to, but, I liked it all the same.
goldenapples
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
Brilliant. How did Arkose get a shopping link inserted on 'computer screen'? It makes a perfect hypertext story.
Brilliant. How did Arkose get a shopping link inserted on 'computer screen'? It makes a perfect hypertext story.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
I have posted and I'm a moron.
'new' is not the same as 'knew'
ARRRGH
I have posted and I'm a moron.
'new' is not the same as 'knew'
ARRRGH
Karn Maeshalanadae
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
It's a simple typo.
But...did you REALLY have to use clowns? I hate clowns. I was part of the Stephen King's It movie generation.
It's a simple typo.
But...did you REALLY have to use clowns?
I hate clowns. I was part of the Stephen King's It movie generation.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
It seemed amusing to me to have a yin-yang of clowns meeting on the subway.
James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" playing in the background.
At least I went with the "happy" ending.
I had an alternative with him hunting down and shooting a mime.
With a silencer, of course.
Joking aside, I do know a couple of people who really are terrified by clowns.
It seemed amusing to me to have a yin-yang of clowns meeting on the subway.
James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" playing in the background.
At least I went with the "happy" ending.
I had an alternative with him hunting down and shooting a mime.
With a silencer, of course.
Joking aside, I do know a couple of people who really are terrified by clowns.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
But you are knew to the forum, so I know we'll forgive you. And I like clowns - sinister and funny at the same time... 'Tears of a Clown' by Smokey Robinson, what a classic! (Even though it's now going to be stuck in my head for the weekend...)
But you are knew to the forum, so I know we'll forgive you.
And I like clowns - sinister and funny at the same time... 'Tears of a Clown' by Smokey Robinson, what a classic! (Even though it's now going to be stuck in my head for the weekend...)
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Being knew is no excuse.
But know I now I can edit if I catch it in time.
But you are knew to the forum, so I know we'll forgive you.
Being knew is no excuse.
But know I now I can edit if I catch it in time.
Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
At least you didn't use the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, TSP, which as well as possibly being unlucky, might suggest a degree of posing, which wouldn't necessarily earn you votes.
At least you didn't use the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, TSP, which as well as possibly being unlucky, might suggest a degree of posing, which wouldn't necessarily earn you votes.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
I try to restrict my language butchering to only one per day.
I try to restrict my language butchering to only one per day.
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
I suspected that was going to be the case.
I asked my carers if they could up the doses of intravenous spider drool. Managed to stick something into the challenge as a result.
Hopefully, I'll be back to my normal comatose state before the voting starts.
Thanks for considering the idea though.
TEiN
I suspected that was going to be the case.
I asked my carers if they could up the doses of intravenous spider drool. Managed to stick something into the challenge as a result.
Hopefully, I'll be back to my normal comatose state before the voting starts.
Thanks for considering the idea though.
TEiN
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
So... the seeds of a third story came to me two days ago and I decided to run with that one. I been continuously tweeking and rewriting it for a day now and though I would like to set it aside for a day or two, I'm afraid to wait any longer and then forget to post at all. Can't believe it took me so long as it is! Hope I have more luck finding inspiration and writing next months entry...
Also, this month I produced three stories, all of which are "post ready". I must say having multiple completed entries makes this whole thing lots harder!
So... the seeds of a third story came to me two days ago and I decided to run with that one. I been continuously tweeking and rewriting it for a day now and though I would like to set it aside for a day or two, I'm afraid to wait any longer and then forget to post at all. Can't believe it took me so long as it is! Hope I have more luck finding inspiration and writing next months entry...
Also, this month I produced three stories, all of which are "post ready". I must say having multiple completed entries makes this whole thing lots harder!
goldenapples
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
Same here. After entering the 300 word challenge in too much haste, I left my 75 word story as late as I dared so I could work on it as much as possible.
Same here. After entering the 300 word challenge in too much haste, I left my 75 word story as late as I dared so I could work on it as much as possible.
GreenKidx
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
GoldenapplesYea I delayed mine as long as I was comfortable, the idea just came so late!
GoldenapplesYea I delayed mine as long as I was comfortable, the idea just came so late!
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Re: DISCUSSION -- The 75 Word Challenge May 2011
@Greenkidx: I loved The End of Eternity. My fave so far.
@Greenkidx: I loved The End of Eternity. My fave so far.
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