The First Facepunch Short-Story Competition - Theme: 'Valve Games' - General

[QUOTE=dude2193;18880259]Hi, I couldn't hit the 1000 word minimum, so just take it for what it is, maybe I could be an exception. If you like it I will extend it to the word limit. >:D[/QUOTE] Did you read what Maloof said? Don't post your ideas here. [editline]11:33AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Elements;18880873]Featured Thread on FacepunchStudios' group on DeviantART- [url]http://facepunchstudios.deviantart.com/blog/28895831/[/url][/QUOTE] Perfect! [editline]11:34AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Maloof?;18877568]Hey guys, sorry I wasn't here to answer questions; I was at work. Thankfully Zuimzado was, and a great job he did. A quick note to all entrants; it may be best if you don't post your ideas here. Whilst I don't doubt the integrity of the general populace of Facepunch, plagarism is always a possibility. In related news, how on earth did I get Gold Member? What is this, I don't even understand how that could happen without my prior knowledge of a selection process. Ah well, I'm not complaining.[/QUOTE] You get Gold Member if you joined in '07 or less and you have 2000 posts. I think that next year this is going to happen to every '08er

So where are the e-mails? I got my story ready and want to send it.

[QUOTE=ThatStupidGuy;18926010]So where are the e-mails? I got my story ready and want to send it.[/QUOTE] Will be revealed.

Okay, i'm writing mine up tomorrow, greetings from TnB.

[B]Five days left[/B] Just a reminder that stories will be required to be submitted by the evening of the 20th of December.

Good luck to everyone who's participating!

Count me in, I have nothing better to do. [editline]06:55PM[/editline] Mine's done already.

[QUOTE=Samiam22;18957546]Count me in, I have nothing better to do. [/QUOTE] Goody luck.

So hey, four days until the "due before" deadline. When are we gonna get that e-mail address?

Tomorrow, methink. Do spell checks and final checks.

I shall be entering... Providing I get my arse into gear...

So are you saying we can't write a story in less than 1000? Or just that if we do, we won't [b]automatically[/b] be considered, but may be considered nonetheless (for example, if there are only a few entries)?

[QUOTE=P13 B01;18999636]So are you saying we can't write a story in less than 1000? Or just that if we do, we won't [b]automatically[/b] be considered, but may be considered nonetheless (for example, if there are only a few entries)?[/QUOTE] I'm not sure. I'm happy to accept stories that are ten words long, just as long as they're effective. The shorter the story the harder it is to effectively tell a story (generally) because you've got to do so much is such a short space and with so few words. Your opinion, Zuimzado?

I could do this. Just give me like 2 hours of concentration and it could work.

[QUOTE=Maloof?;19000070]I'm not sure. I'm happy to accept stories that are ten words long, just as long as they're effective. The shorter the story the harder it is to effectively tell a story (generally) because you've got to do so much is such a short space and with so few words. Your opinion, Zuimzado?[/QUOTE] Agreed. Also, shall we reveal the e-mail?

Sure. I'll have mine up tomorrow and we'll divide entries between us.

So, people who want to submit their entries, tune in tomorrow, December 17th for the e-mail.

Haha.....why does this seem to follow me, this is the third forum I've posted my story and soon after a short story contest starts. I bet people were planning it and its just a coincidence but I find it as funny one.

My e-mail: [email]stratofariusbr@hotmail.com[/email] You can now send it to me or to Maloof's e-mail.

You guys can get me at [email]maloof09@gmail.com[/email]

Um so if my main character is say, shepard I could enter that? *Edit* Im just sending it anyways its a bit over 900 hundred words but eh.

Shepard? Eh.

[QUOTE=Mooman;19019090]Um so if my main character is say, shepard I could enter that? *Edit* Im just sending it anyways its a bit over 900 hundred words but eh.[/QUOTE] Unfortunately the rules state that the 'You cannot use the main characters from any game in the Halflife series as your protagonist'. If you think the story will still work you could probably replace his background (why he's in Gman's stasis, what he did before the Gman 'plucked' him) and his name.

Received 2 entries, and you Maloof?

How much time is there left on this?

Hey guys, sorry, I can only send my entry in tommorow. Could you delay it for one day so I could?

[QUOTE=maxtortheone;19048237]How much time is there left on this?[/QUOTE] 1 day [editline]05:52AM[/editline] [QUOTE=Samiam22;19048546]Hey guys, sorry, I can only send my entry in tommorow. Could you delay it for one day so I could?[/QUOTE] I dont know, let me talk to Maloof.

Sent it

There's still 12 hours and 15 minutes remaining. This being the internet we're going to wait until every country hits the 20th before closing. [editline]10:49AM[/editline] I've recieved one entry.

[QUOTE=Maloof?;19025271]Unfortunately the rules state that the 'You cannot use the main characters from any game in the Halflife series as your protagonist'. If you think the story will still work you could probably replace his background (why he's in Gman's stasis, what he did before the Gman 'plucked' him) and his name.[/QUOTE] Does that mean I should go back and edit his name or is it not that big of a deal?