Hi guys,
It's been a week since the first creativity contest and I decided to throw a new one with slightly different rules. I hope there will be more attendants and I will also give you more time for writing because the goal is more difficult.
Rules of the contest:
1, Attendants will create two decks. The deck will be modern format legal and fairly competitive. The deck-lists must contain at least one Planeswalker each.
2, Then they will write a story containing at least 50% of card names from each of the deck-lists, the Planeswalkers must be main characters of their stories. The story can refer also to cards that are not in decklist. The story must have some form and spirit. The story must be at least 1000 words long. Stories that will not meet limit of 1000 words, or ratio of used card names or Planeswalker rule will be rejected. The decklists that would even remotely remind me any official WotC Duels of Planeswalkers decklist will be rejected as well. Remember the contest is about creativity...;)
3, Attendants will PM or email (whitedrake@me.com; subject = Creativity Contest - Nickname) me the story with decklist, decklist can be either attached to the mail or inserted as a plain text in PM. Stories delivered in different way will not be considered and accepted to the contest
4, Jury (me, my wife - she is teaching English and my friend who writes stories for children) will pick 3 best stories (5 with ten or more attendants) and post them here.
5, Forum members will vote for winner.
The contest (writing part) starts now and ends 31/july 2013 20:00 CET. The three best stories will be announced on 3/august 2013 20:00 CET and voting for the winner will end on 7/august 2013 20:00 CET
If you are interested in the contest please sign for it here by post in this thread.
Of course it would not be a contest if there would be no prizes. Prizes for winner besides of fame and social credit are these two foil full alter art cards:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6tfi1lyw30oj5n/Photo%2017.06.13%2021%2058%2014.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6tfi1lyw30oj5n/Photo%2017.06.13%2021%2058%2014.jpg)
Also some nice random foil cards from my mystery box. As last time I will make all foil booster re-pack (1R, 3U, 10C, land and possibly non-foil token)
There could be more prizes if there will be more attendants. All depends on you. :) If there will be 10 or more attendants there will be prizes for 1st-3rd place.
Then good luck to all of you and I am looking forward to your emails and PMs...:)
Yay whitedrake! Glad to see this continuing.
Quote from: Langku on June 22, 2013, 11:24:07 AM
Yay whitedrake! Glad to see this continuing.
I promised that I will come with more contests...;)
So, when you say 50%, let's say you have 10 different cards, but you have 4 of each in the deck. You'd only have to use 5 of the 10.
Sorry if this is a stupid question.
You are correct in your assumption...;) Counts card names in deck lists not number of cards in deck...:)
I love these contests, do the planeswalkers have to nessicarily face each other storywise?
I am not sure if I do understand the question.,. You must build your story around at least two planeswalkers ( each from different decklist )... In theory there is no need that the PWs would be enemies in your story... They can be allies...
Just wanted to pop in and add that I will be adding some prize support for the "top 3" ;)
Exact prizes TBD.
I'm thinking of tossing a shock land to first place, and some fun bulks 2nd and 3rd. Nothing official yet, but I will be giving goodies.
Posting here simply so I can keep updated on the contest because I love the stories the contestants come up with and I want to actually vote this time :)
Sounds like fun! Am I allowed to participate?
Quote from: MrsNosihctuh on June 22, 2013, 04:26:40 PM
Sounds like fun! Am I allowed to participate?
Of course...:D anyone can participate...;)
Quote from: whitedrake on June 22, 2013, 05:16:31 PM
Quote from: MrsNosihctuh on June 22, 2013, 04:26:40 PM
Sounds like fun! Am I allowed to participate?
Of course...:D anyone can participate...;)
Awesome! So excited! My husband says he might try too...
Will I not be chosen If I do a standard format that's competitive, but would get smashed in Modern?
Wish I could, don't have the time. :(
Quote from: Agarrita80 on June 22, 2013, 06:47:53 PM
Will I not be chosen If I do a standard format that's competitive, but would get smashed in Modern?
mhmm that's hard to tell... but if it would be really good standard deck that would be modern legal I would possibly accept it...;)
Quote from: Mlerner12 on June 22, 2013, 08:16:02 PM
Wish I could, don't have the time. :(
Hehe 1000 words in more than month.... mhmm I guess noone can say that he/ she is lack of time...:D It is like to write about 30 words per day...:D
I am a good writer and all but have a lot of stuff going on.
Awesome. I hope to spend much more time composing and writing the Deck and story.
I again assume you don't have to physically have the cards.
You are correct...;)
Quote from: Taysby on June 23, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
So it does not have to be standard legal. Correct?
Modern legal. So from 8th edition on, with a few bans.
Quote from: Taysby on June 23, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
So it does not have to be standard legal. Correct?
Every Standard deck is actually Modern legal. Just saying.
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on June 23, 2013, 12:45:41 PM
Quote from: Taysby on June 23, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
So it does not have to be standard legal. Correct?
Every Standard deck is actually Modern legal. Just saying.
He was more questioning if standard deck that would not survive in modern environment would be accepted to the contest... Because in rules is condition that it must be competitive within the format... ;)
Quote from: whitedrake on June 23, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: InfinitiveDivinity on June 23, 2013, 12:45:41 PM
Quote from: Taysby on June 23, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
So it does not have to be standard legal. Correct?
Every Standard deck is actually Modern legal. Just saying.
He was more questioning if standard deck that would not survive in modern environment would be accepted to the contest... Because in rules is condition that it must be competitive within the format... ;)
Just build Jund and Tron then? And Karn and Lilly go on a stroll? Lol
Woo I'm going to start my entry right now. The overdose of flavor that this contest brings draws me in...my two plainswalkers will be.....A SECRET! ;)
Yeah, I think I'll try it!
I think I'll try... I'm not that great of a write (due to unfinished grammar Ed.) but I'm fairly good at book reports. ;)
I can't say anything on my story, and it is killing me!!!
I want to tell people so bad. :(
Mine either.
When we use the planewalkers names in the stories, do we have to put what it on the card precisely?
No you can use only the root name of the planeswalker...;)
Quote from: whitedrake on June 24, 2013, 01:38:25 AM
No you can use only the root name of the planeswalker...;)
Hooray! I was gonna say, that would start to get akward....
{Garruk Relentless} went to the forest one day. He then saw {Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker}.
{Garruk Relentless} said " {Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker}, what a fine evening to be seeing you here"
{Nicol Bolas,Planeswalker} replied,"I will kill you {Garruk Relentless}"
That would get very very annoying.
You know when you have a great idea, but you have no idea how to start it. Then you feel how you start it can determine the rest of the story's success?
I'm having a problem.
Flicker similar problems have even great famous writers...:)
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 24, 2013, 10:36:56 AM
You know when you have a great idea, but you have no idea how to start it. Then you feel how you start it can determine the rest of the story's success?
I'm having a problem.
restrictions breed creativity
We can have over 1000 words right?
Of course 1000 words is minimum... There is no maximum limit...;)
@Taysby but I will own the copyright...:D
Quote from: whitedrake on June 25, 2013, 10:13:04 AM
Of course 1000 words is minimum... There is no maximum limit...;)
good lol I'm less than half way through already have like 420 words XD
Probrobly gonna shorten it up afterwords I don't want it to word-y
The funny thing is I'm getting an idea of what to do, I have this intricate story planed out, and my decks have turned out fairly competetive compared to recent builds.
How long should a story be before people realize it's too long. I may have that problem. :D
Also, Whitedrake! I wrote my story should I have the copyright. And if I do, I shall find a publisher to publish to Stevan King sized book! ;)
My finished product has been emailed to white!
1200 ish words! A little over but not too much I hope.
Even if I don't win, I hope everyone find some
Enjoyment out of it!
Hey white drake you never posted the other contestants stories from last contest. The people who didn't qualify. ( no I'm not one of them)
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on June 25, 2013, 11:28:35 PM
The funny thing is I'm getting an idea of what to do, I have this intricate story planed out, and my decks have turned out fairly competetive compared to recent builds.
How long should a story be before people realize it's too long. I may have that problem. :D
Also, Whitedrake! I wrote my story should I have the copyright. And if I do, I shall find a publisher to publish to Stevan King sized book! ;)
Hehe you can do that... But if it will be the size of King's novel then I am not sure if I will be able to read it before announcing the finalists...:D
Quote from: Agarrita80 on June 26, 2013, 10:52:14 AM
Hey white drake you never posted the other contestants stories from last contest. The people who didn't qualify. ( no I'm not one of them)
I can do that... Honestly I was quite busy last week and I sort of forgot...:D
I think I've settled on what I'll be adding to this prize pool.
1st: 1x {Hallowed Fountain}(RTR), 5x Semi-random "bulk" rares
2nd: 10x Semi-random bulk rares
3rd: 5x Semi-random bulk rares
Bulk rares = rares from my "$2 and under" trade binder. Mostly likely they will be .50c rares. I'll try to make them fun ones though, and will look at the winner's needed binders and include any that they need if I have them. Expect m12 and newer. There's no telling what you might get!
Great support for an already great contest.
This community is excellent!
Quote from: Gorzo on June 27, 2013, 05:02:48 AM
I think I've settled on what I'll be adding to this prize pool.
1st: 1x {Hallowed Fountain}(RTR), 5x Semi-random "bulk" rares
2nd: 10x Semi-random bulk rares
3rd: 5x Semi-random bulk rares
Bulk rares = rares from my "$2 and under" trade binder. Mostly likely they will be .50c rares. I'll try to make them fun ones though, and will look at the winner's needed binders and include any that they need if I have them. Expect m12 and newer. There's no telling what you might get!
Gorzo thank you for the support... :)
When is the contest over?
31st of July I think.
We got some time. :)
31st July it is...;)
Just finished chapter 2! :)
I need a life...
Hey can my story be about basic lands or does it have to be lore intensive?
Your story can be about whatever you want...;) only it must meet the requirments stated in rules...;)
Just wanted to make a quick note for legality's sake.
We forgot to mention plagiarism. I don't anticipate this being a problem, but because there are real prizes involved, I thought I should state that plagiarism is 100% unacceptable. By submitting an entry, you are declaring that your piece is your own work.
This was not brought on by anything, so if you submitted already, don't worry, I'm not accusing anyone :P And like I said, I don't expect it to be a problem, y'all are no dummies! it's simply a legal necessity that popped into my head.
Happy writing, everyone! I'm getting pretty excited to start reading what everyone has come up with!
Ok authors, I also decided for the price to the story that I will like the most...;)
Does not matter if it will win the whole contest or not. The price will be unique golden beast token.
http://youtu.be/HalOBga3TwQ (http://youtu.be/HalOBga3TwQ)
Nice island on YouTube as well whitedrake. Looking forward to seeing more.
Quote from: Langku on July 13, 2013, 04:04:56 PM
Nice island on YouTube as well whitedrake. Looking forward to seeing more.
I will post more stuff to my youtube account soon...;) Wally asked me to do artifact lands and I have to finish them...;)
Lol, Wally is so demanding ;D
Just kidding. How has altered art cards been treating you?
Quote from: FlickerYourOwnIdentity on July 13, 2013, 09:30:04 PM
Lol, Wally is so demanding ;D
Just kidding. How has altered art cards been treating you?
Treating me? Mhmmm... They behave...:D
Whew!! My iPod got dropped in a pool, and this is the only place I have my story saved on! 0_0 got scared for a second...
How many entries so far?
So far one... But there is almost 14 days left...;)
As much as I passed all my english courses with flying colors, I have never liked writing, so I cannot join even if I REALLY want the rewards. :( good luck to everyone else though!
Ok guys 11 days left, you should be slowly finishing your entries... Me and Gorzo are really looking forward to read all your stories...:)
4 days left and I still have only two entries in...:(
I hope I will get more of them...
Come on people!!!
Let us list the people that said they would contend that haven't yet.
CoffeeVampire
1337Magician
Taysby
(that's all I saw...)
Where did you go??? :(
Taysby
Landtormentor
Silent
I just realized I signe up for this last month. I totally forgot about my three week vacation. I hate my brain somtimes. I already made one deck, but I can't make a second and a whole story in this little time. I'm so sorry for forgetting. I like the idea of this contest though and would love to participate in the next one (if you are willing).
I have no idea...;) honestly because I have got only two stories after more than 1,5 a month...:( I will possibly hesitate with next round of contest...
We could postpone, and let you finish 1337Magician. As long as Crysis doesn't mind. :)
I would like to participate if possible :)
I have some questions but i'll pm u them
It migh take a bit of time (deck building)
I am postponing the contest up to 6/August... The reason is I am on last minute holidays and anyway it could give few people some extra time...
I don't mind and to be honest, I've quit magic for awhile so I don't even want to be eligible for the prizes.
They are awesome prizes but should only go to people who will use them. I still want people to read my story because writing is my passion and this is the first comedy I've put down on paper
Quote from: Crisys on August 01, 2013, 03:57:27 PM
I don't mind and to be honest, I've quit magic for awhile so I don't even want to be eligible for the prizes.
They are awesome prizes but should only go to people who will use them. I still want people to read my story because writing is my passion and this is the first comedy I've put down on paper
That's a pity ybcs I was considering yours for my unique beast award...:D I laughed a lot with your story and my wife as well...:)
Honestly, that's all I really want. I'm glad you both laughed. I always have great ideas in my head and then have a really hard time starting or realizing the full vision.
I did this in one sitting and it took me about two
Hours, I can't wait for everyone to read it, I've been excited for the contest to end just so I can get feed back. :)
Ok !!
I sent my full story, it's quite big but i hope people enjoy it 😊 !!
I talked to a friend who would use the alter arts, so if I manage to take the prize, I will accept them, especially because they just look so darned cool!
Contest is over...:) I have raised Poll...:) Please vote everybody...
So who is the winner then?
Voting is still going on. :)
Contest is over, unstickied!
Apologies for the delay in getting my part of the reward out (it's still coming ;)), life has been hectic lately. They should be out within the week.
Again, great job to all of the participants!