IRON FIC

Vesvius

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#51
I didn't notice this contest existed until after the ending time. Pity that.

I'm definitly going to be in the next one.

And light hearted is good, or, like already said, a spesific phrase, or object, or theme.
 

Watashiwa

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#53
Hey all. Just a reminder, but there will be another Iron Fic this Saturday!

Same rules and time, etc. 2:00p EST.

Also keep in mind that I've got a Con that day. I will have a topic up, but it will probably be a few minutes/half an hour late. Sorry. ^_^
 
#54
Watashiwa said:
2:00p EST.
Sorry for being lazy, but what is that in GMT?

If it's a topic/phrase that appeals to me and the timing means I can actually get sleep, I'll try and crack something out... I tried something similar to this in the Naruto subforums and it petered out like this one's last attempt sorta did, so I won't see it fail again. :mmm:
 
#55
Eastern Standard is -5 from Greenwich Mean, so 2pm Eastern is 7pm in merry old England.
 
#57

Watashiwa

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#59
Hi everyone!

In just a little over 15 hours, the new Iron Fic challenge will be announced! I'm afraid that I won't be around during the contest hours (Fanimecon WHEEEEEEEEE!!!), so ask any questions you might have now!

Just a heads up--the next challenge will sound action oriented, but you are more than welcome to interpret the challenge as you wish.

I'm doing one last round of edits on the prompt to make it sound the way I want it to, so look forward to it!

Make sure to have fun, okay? :)
 

AkinaAE86

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#60
I won't be able to participate this time.

I'm on orders to take sleeping pills.
 

Ray

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#63
This day might get a bit busy, but I'll try to squeeze something in. Hell, at least I won't *miss* the contest this time.
 

Watashiwa

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#64
Today is Iron Fic! Contest starts in two hours!

<s>I need one more judge. First person to PM me is it. I'll explain how to judge Iron Fic style then.</s>

EDIT: Thanks for the quick response! This week's judges are Rooster and Shaderic!

Also, for those curious as to who last week's winner is... I'll tell you as soon as I manage to sit everyone down and get them to score the fics. Judging in the future will be MUCH more timely, I promise.

Lastly, I'm going to be changing the time I hold Iron Fic. Anyone have a preference as to when?
 

AkinaAE86

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#65
How about 6pm your time? It'll be about 7 in the morning for me.
 

Watashiwa

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#66
Okay, first thing's first: yes, I'm late on getting the Iron Fic scores up. Real life decided to interrupt my summer break, so I'm going to be busy most days from now until mid-August.

That doesn't mean that I'm not going to hold Iron Fic, and it doesn't mean that the scores won't go up. It will just take time. The first two score breakdowns will be up tomorrow.

Speaking of tomorrow, does everyone remember that the time of the contest is being changed? As an experiment, I'm moving the Iron Fic challenge from 2:00p EST to 6:00p EST. In other words, the Iron Fic contest will be held four hours later than usual.

Hopefully this will be a better time for people. :mmm:

Next challenge comes with a heavy dose of drama, so bring on the grimdark and emo!
 

Watashiwa

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#68
Hey, is anyone interested in being a judge for the next Iron Fic?

Judging is easy; all you need to do is read all of the stories submitted to the next contest and score it based on these criteria:

Readability (Author's writing ability)
Use of the theme
Use of details
Story/Plot
General awesomeness

I'm going to be implementing a "review" system in a bit, based on the Baldur's Gate Iron Modder contest. Look that up to see how people will be writing reviews.

And the results will be up in a bit; I'm adding them up and compiling the scores.
 

zeebee1

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#69
Knowing about the series in question would also help.
 

Watashiwa

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#70
Yeah, right. :mellow:

I said on the first page of this thread that I don't expect everyone to know every series. Writers are allowed to write for any fandom that they want, and I have no plans to write a one series challenge.
 
#71
Watashiwa said:
Yeah, right. :mellow:

I said on the first page of this thread that I don't expect everyone to know every series. Writers are allowed to write for any fandom that they want, and I have no plans to write a one series challenge.
Are the reviews done yet?
 

Watashiwa

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#72
Patience, young Spock. There are many things in this process you do not yet understand (like, how long is Watashiwa's attention span when he's watching a movie with his family?).

Relax. I should have these done in a while.
 

Rooster455

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#73
Watashiwa said:
Patience, young Spock. There are many things in this process you do not yet understand (like, how long is Watashiwa's attention span when he's watching a movie with his family?).

Relax. I should have these done in a while.
A loooooo~ng while.

;)
 

violinmana

(Hardcore) Gamer
#75
Mmm... chicken wings...

If I can't think up of a story for the topic within an hour, I'll forward myself as a judge.
 
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