New Superstar?

[varianor]

What's the word? Or are Pathfinder and Planet stories taking all the Paizo energy right now?

[Joel Flank]

I would guess that the next Superstar competition might not be until 2009, once the new PRPG rules are finalized. Not only will it allow potential superstars to show what they can come up with for the new system, but it will let some of the Paizo folks to have some time to judge instead of making PRPG the very best they can.

Then again, I could be completely wrong, as has happened in the past once or twice, and RPG Superstar II might be a month or two around the corner, since it started last year in the fall.

[Steven Helt]

Well..I'm ready for it...it will be awesome to combine the 3.5 SRD with the Pathfinder stuff developed so far. Bring it on!

[Vic Wertz]

varianor wrote:

What's the word? Or are Pathfinder and Planet stories taking all the Paizo energy right now?

We're talking about it, but have nothing to announce just yet. Stay tuned.

[Justin Sluder]

Vic Wertz wrote:

varianor wrote:

What's the word? Or are Pathfinder and Planet stories taking all the Paizo energy right now?

We're talking about it, but have nothing to announce just yet. Stay tuned.

/me waits patiently.........barely

[Blackdirge]

I'm really looking forward to the next one. Unfortunately, I went and got myself a full-time position with an RPG publisher, so I'm no longer eligible to compete. =[

BD

[Justin Sluder]

Any news today?

Sorry

[Dane Pitchford]

I look forward to the announcement, and you'll definitely see an entry from me when it starts up.

[Chad Patterson]

If it opens with Wondrous item again, I totally have one that will rock...I hope.

Chad

[Dane Pitchford]

Hehe. I hope it does, too. I have something bouncing around in my skull that would fit the bill nicely.

[Coridan]

I've got a good wondrous too, but I'm soooo paranoid it's been done already lol

[Small Attention Span]

Any news?

[Jason Nelson]

Blackdirge wrote:

I'm really looking forward to the next one. Unfortunately, I went and got myself a full-time position with an RPG publisher, so I'm no longer eligible to compete. =[

BD

You make that sound like a bad thing! :)

[Justin Sluder]

*looks in to see if there's any news*

Nope, damn.

*goes back to doing 'other' things*

[Vic Wertz]

Small Attention Span wrote:

Any news?

Things are in motion. Maybe we'll have something to announce in November.

[Zeugma]

Yay! It's almost November! I'm not thinking of submitting anything myself, but I do like to see everyone else being creative.

[Brian Hoffman]

I have a quick question about how it worked last time...

It is pretty neat I think to be able to see the discussions between the judges in Round 1, which were evidently private until the Top 32 were released.

Were the authors of the entries able to see these discussions before they were posted though, or, in the case of those that did not make the Top 32, did they have access afterwards just to see where they went wrong maybe?

[jocundthejolly]

In response to the second question:

There was a huge number of entries. The judges simply weren't able to post their discussion of every single one, and also I think I read from at least one judge that some of the evaluations were pretty harsh (so it was better for all concerned that those not be posted-I think it was also important for the integrity of the judging process that the judges felt free to be completely and brutally honest, knowing that their discussions would never see the light of day). If you read the posts, though, you get a master class in game design, even if you don't get specific feedback about your entry. After reading the boards extensively, particularly the judges' general feedback on the entries, I have a quite clear idea of why my entry was weak.

[Steven Helt]

And now you're kissing up with that avatar. : }

[jocundthejolly]

Noooo...I happen to think Rel is kinda, well, cute.

[Steven Helt]

Turns out we were all kissing up with that avatar over the weekend.

Which is to say....

...bump.

[Vic Wertz]

ancientsensei wrote:

Turns out we were all kissing up with that avatar over the weekend.

Which is to say....

...bump.

It's still November, isn't it?

[chopswil]

I'm guessing they won't start off with a Wonderous Item, they want people to think/develope fast on hteir feet, so it'll be something different.
My guess is a spell.

[Steven Helt]

Vic Wertz wrote:

ancientsensei wrote:

Turns out we were all kissing up with that avatar over the weekend.

Which is to say....

...bump.

It's still November, isn't it?

Sure is. I got no complaints about waiting for any news, I'm just excited, is all.

[Steven Helt]

chopswil wrote:

I'm guessing they won't start off with a Wonderous Item, they want people to think/develope fast on hteir feet, so it'll be something different.

My guess is a spell.

I think a feat or trap would be cool. I know the word count might be high, but a 5 level prestige class might actually be easy to judge.

[Vic Wertz]

ancientsensei wrote:

I know the word count might be high, but a 5 level prestige class might actually be easy to judge.

Here's one clue: We don't have the capacity to review 800,000 words to choose our finalists. The qualifying round will once again have about a 200-word limit.

[Blackdirge]

Vic Wertz wrote:

ancientsensei wrote:

I know the word count might be high, but a 5 level prestige class might actually be easy to judge.

Here's one clue: We don't have the capacity to review 800,000 words to choose our finalists. The qualifying round will once again have about a 200-word limit.

Will the same restrictions apply for who can submit entries? I'm primarily concerned with the following: no one currently working for an RPG company; and no one with his or her name on the front cover of a hardback RPG book.

BD

[Vic Wertz]

Blackdirge wrote:

Will the same restrictions apply for who can submit entries? I'm primarily concerned with the following: no one currently working for an RPG company; and no one with his or her name on the front cover of a hardback RPG book.

I think we might be tweaking the restrictions a little bit, but not that much—the goal, after all, is to discover unknown talent—you've already been discovered!

[Blackdirge]

Vic Wertz wrote:

Blackdirge wrote:

Will the same restrictions apply for who can submit entries? I'm primarily concerned with the following: no one currently working for an RPG company; and no one with his or her name on the front cover of a hardback RPG book.

I think we might be tweaking the restrictions a little bit, but not that much—the goal, after all, is to discover unknown talent—you've already been discovered!

I know; I just love a competition, and last year was so much fun.

I guess if I want to write for Paizo, I'll just have to do it the old fashioned way - submit a proposal, cross my fingers, and wait. =]

BD

[Steven Helt]

Vic Wertz wrote:

ancientsensei wrote:

I know the word count might be high, but a 5 level prestige class might actually be easy to judge.

Here's one clue: We don't have the capacity to review 800,000 words to choose our finalists. The qualifying round will once again have about a 200-word limit.

Ahh...don't get mad at me now. I know time is precious. I'm just musing is all. : }

I was just thinking, usually, I know if I feel a prestige class rocks, is broken, is a stinker, etc after several seconds' perusal. I know that's not the same as judging a contest or editing a submission. I was just making conversation.

How about a prestige class in 200 words? What would those look like? I think a lot like 'wizard' or 'fighter. : }

[Maurice de Mare]

Vic Wertz wrote:

. The qualifying round will once again have about a 200-word limit.

Wondrous item, spell, feat, potion.

The possibilities are endless ;>

[Kevin Olmstead]

Hi, I made an iCal with all the important dates for the next RPGSuperstar

You can subscribe at:
webcal://ical.mac.com/oasisob1/RPG Superstar II.ics
or possibly:
webcal://ical.mac.com/oasisob1/RPG%20Superstar%20II.ics
or even view it online at:
http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=oasisob1&n=RPG%20S uperstar%20II.ics

It's nothing too fancy. I published it with alarms so those of you who are excited about voting or seeing who won a round will have a little reminder.

Enjoy! I am really looking forward to a great competition!

Good luck to all entrants!