Glad it wasn't just me, then. I was worried I'd inadvertently gone over word count due to last minute edits and the lack of text was an early DQ notification.
And Nick, I'd be very interested in seeing your proposal when all is said and done.
Sean I did the exact same thing. I corrected two sentences submitted, and thought "Hrmm...I didn't check my word count...I'm sure I didn't add any extra words right? Right???"
File under "no more deadly premonition right before bed:"
I just spent the night dreaming that I was investigating a disappearance in meth-ravaged appalachian backwoods where there was no cell phone service and might be murdered. And in addition to being worried about having my skull bashed in by rural speed freaks, my dream-self was also freaking out that a) I had submitted an incorrect draft of my adventure*, and b) that the adventure didn't tie sufficiently well into the upcoming magic the gathering set (wtf?). Subconscious mind, you need to prioritize better.
*Based on real-life events! Due to a glitch, the preview button somehow briefly caused my adventure's title to change to "cult of the ebon destroyers" right before I submitted it... good thing I checked it over like 10,000 times and caught this before clicking the final button
That happens if you have a preview window open, and another forum window open. It thinks you are posting to that other thread. I did it with Spicer's myself, lol.
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File under "no more deadly premonition right before bed:"
I just spent the night dreaming that I was investigating a disappearance in meth-ravaged appalachian backwoods where there was no cell phone service and might be murdered. And in addition to being worried about having my skull bashed in by rural speed freaks, my dream-self was also freaking out that a) I had submitted an incorrect draft of my adventure*, and b) that the adventure didn't tie sufficiently well into the upcoming magic the gathering set (wtf?). Subconscious mind, you need to prioritize better.
*Based on real-life events! Due to a glitch, the preview button somehow briefly caused my adventure's title to change to "cult of the ebon destroyers" right before I submitted it... good thing I checked it over like 10,000 times and caught this before clicking the final button
Yes, you were worried about the submission, but more importantly, did you find the missing person? Don't leave us hanging! :)
Yes, you were worried about the submission, but more importantly, did you find the missing person? Don't leave us hanging! :)
I wish I had an answer to this, but as happens all too often in cool dreams, I woke up before the conclusion. Stupid cats knocking over the trash can.
The dream did make me want to see the film Winter's Bone, though.
File under "no more deadly premonition right before bed:"
I just spent the night dreaming that I was investigating a disappearance in meth-ravaged appalachian backwoods where there was no cell phone service and might be murdered. And in addition to being worried about having my skull bashed in by rural speed freaks, my dream-self was also freaking out that a) I had submitted an incorrect draft of my adventure*, and b) that the adventure didn't tie sufficiently well into the upcoming magic the gathering set (wtf?). Subconscious mind, you need to prioritize better.
Well, sounds like an entertaining adventure in itself.
*Based on real-life events! Due to a glitch, the preview button somehow briefly caused my adventure's title to change to "cult of the ebon destroyers" right before I submitted it... good thing I checked it over like 10,000 times and caught this before clicking the final button
Exact same thing here! I imagine Matt & Neil's winning entries saw a lot of last minute 'did I get my formatting right?' views thursday and friday.
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The dream did make me want to see the film Winter's Bone, though.
Winter's Bone was incredible. Having spent a lot of my youth in the Ozarks not far from where the film was set and shot, it was a very different view of Missouri than I remember, but a very good noir thriller!
I'll have to check "Winter's Bone" out now. Just wasted an hour and forty minutes watching "Day of Wrath" with Christopher Lambert. In one fight scene, it looked like Lambert was swinging his rapier like a katana.
On a side note, I have to agree with Nick's post earlier. Having participated in this contest has definitely made me more creative in my GMing. While the PCs were restocking in the city, I had a couple of linked encounters loosely based on Ghostbusters. Some Xill and Neh Thagglu invaded through an ancient portal that lead to a portal with my version of Zuul (or is it Gozar?), an androgynous aberrant sorceror with two Hounds of Tindalos on a black ziggurat. They had fun even though it almost resulted in a TPK because the encounters involved more terrain elements and different tactics.
The dream did make me want to see the film Winter's Bone, though.Winter's Bone was incredible. Having spent a lot of my youth in the Ozarks not far from where the film was set and shot, it was a very different view of Missouri than I remember, but a very good noir thriller!
I was actually raised in Branson, MI. We moved when I was 10. My dad's family participated a lot in The Sheppard of the Hills, he even worked as a blacksmith at Silver Dollar City. My granny had a huge flea market in town called Coffelt Country Crossroads.
You guys ready for the big reveal tomorrow?
You guys ready for the big reveal tomorrow?
You ever notice how the word 'ready' contains most of the word 'dread'? Yeah, it's like that. :-)
You guys ready for the big reveal tomorrow?
I've always been a "rip the band-aid off" sort of person.
I'm excited. This is the first year I've followed the contest (didn't think I'd be in most of it!). Can't wait to see what you guys came up with tomorrow.
On a side note, you all my support but I probably won't comment on any of the entries. My vote will be based on my own wildly subjective tastes so whether your proposal is considered to be too long, too far from canon, etc, by the judges, if I think it's awesome, then I'm voting for it. So, again, good luck all!
I think the weirdest part is seeing the name for my submission show up somewhere other than where I've been editing it.
By the way, I think everyone in the contest should get a complimentary shirt with the logo and how far you made it on the front, and a list of the Thirty-two on the back. Maybe a nice little certificate.
You guys ready for the big reveal tomorrow?You ever notice how the word 'ready' contains most of the word 'dread'? Yeah, it's like that. :-)
Dread reveal, yeah. It has been a stressful series of Tuesdays. :)
Exact same thing here! I imagine Matt & Neil's winning entries saw a lot of last minute 'did I get my formatting right?' views thursday and friday.
Yep, only a couple of hours checking it. And I still had that issue with the spoiler that wouldn't open. :-)
Well, I said I wasn't going to comment, but I did...There's stuff I like about every pitch and some stuff I don't, but that's to be expected based on personal tastes. But overall, they were all very, very creative. With developmental work, I'd be willing to buy any one of them next year when it comes out. I am still very much waffling on my vote. Two grabbed me right out of the gate but that doesn't mean the other two aren't contenders. Best of luck guys. I think this one is going to be a close one.
Congratulations, gentlemen. I look forward to the "big reveal," as I'm sure y'all do, too.
I've learned a great deal from all of you. :) Good luck.
Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.
Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.
I'd be keen.
Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.
Your wish is a (very advanced) succubus' command: *link*
Thanks! Finishing up a final project for class has kept me busy the last few days and in respect to the overall Superstar winner (as all eyes will be on him in about 15 minutes), I will post this weekend. But post I will!
Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.I'd be keen.
That'd be great if you could. As competitors, I think we can provide valuable feedback to Paizo as well as advice for next year's crop of Superstars.
Congratulations to the top 4. And now the real stress sets in, as you get your various writing tasks assigned to you... ;)
Congratulations Sam and the rest of the Top 4! :)
It's awesome to see how far everyone has come this year, and I really look forward to playing the material you publish!
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Congratulations to the top 4. And now the real stress sets in, as you get your various writing tasks assigned to you... ;)
Luckily we provide our freelancers more than two weeks to write entire adventures, so hopefully the whole ordeal won't be too stressful. All work and no play make writers dull boys, or something or other.
Luckily we provide our freelancers more than two weeks to write entire adventures, so hopefully the whole ordeal won't be too stressful. All work and no play make writers dull boys, or something or other.
I'd actually be interested in posting my adventure proposal and getting feedback on it. Out of respect to Sam and not wanting to steal any of his (extremely well-deserved) limelight, I'm going to wait until later in the week to post it - but I wanted to throw up this note now before people leave these forums behind until next winter, so that people will know to check back in a couple of days.
I know that most of the official judges are going to disappear, but if any of the other judges, or even my fellow competitors would like to comment on my proposal, I would love to get your feedback. I'm determined to get myself in print someday, so I figured while there's still some energy here on these forums, might as well tap them!
The dream lives on!
I'd actually be interested in posting my adventure proposal and getting feedback on it. Out of respect to Sam and not wanting to steal any of his (extremely well-deserved) limelight, I'm going to wait until later in the week to post it - but I wanted to throw up this note now before people leave these forums behind until next winter, so that people will know to check back in a couple of days.
I know that most of the official judges are going to disappear, but if any of the other judges, or even my fellow competitors would like to comment on my proposal, I would love to get your feedback. I'm determined to get myself in print someday, so I figured while there's still some energy here on these forums, might as well tap them!
The dream lives on!
I'm sure they'll be some late stragglers to the party. Anyway, I'll be kicking around. I want to this weekend, and I encourage other competitors to, to post their thoughts and reflections on the contest.
Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.Your wish is a (very advanced) succubus' command: *link*
Aw, man, John. A succubus just granted you a wish. Now you're screwed. (Perhaps literally, though that's not necessarily a bad thing as long as you can eat a few negative levels...)
Aw, man, John. A succubus just granted you a wish. Now you're screwed. (Perhaps literally, though that's not necessarily a bad thing as long as you can eat a few negative levels...)Once voting closes tonight, I was thinking of starting a thread where we, the top 32, can post any thoughts/reflections/comments we had on the contest and maybe some advice to future participants. I encourage any of the top 32 to chime in if you want.Your wish is a (very advanced) succubus' command: *link*
Yeah, I'd sure hate to lose those commoner levels I have...
Actually, I've always been frightened of succubi ever since I was 10 years old playing 1e D&D. I gamed with a group of guys older than me and we had just brought out of retirement our characters from a long running campaign. I was playing my half orc fighter, Beorn. We were going up against Orcus and some succubi. One grabbed me and instantly drained a level. My cavalier friend, Arathorne (yeah, LOTR supplied all the names back then) grabbed Beorn out of the succubus's grasp and tossed him against the wall, knocking Beorn out for most of the fight. That's ok, cuz at 10 years old, I was afraid of fighting Orcus!
I'd actually be interested in posting my adventure proposal and getting feedback on it. Out of respect to Sam and not wanting to steal any of his (extremely well-deserved) limelight, I'm going to wait until later in the week to post it - but I wanted to throw up this note now before people leave these forums behind until next winter, so that people will know to check back in a couple of days.
I know that most of the official judges are going to disappear, but if any of the other judges, or even my fellow competitors would like to comment on my proposal, I would love to get your feedback. I'm determined to get myself in print someday, so I figured while there's still some energy here on these forums, might as well tap them!
The dream lives on!
I'd be happy to lend whatever critical powers I have to your entry, Erik, although judging from my reactions to the other three adventure proposals this round those critical powers tend to go along the line of 'Man, that's awesome! Wish I'd thought of it!'
Also, it occurs to me that a happy event occurred among the stress of the past couple of weeks that might have been overlooked. Didn't you go and get married? If I'm not mistaken in that, then congratulations!
My cavalier friend, Arathorne (yeah, LOTR supplied all the names back then)
At around the same time, I was DMing a group that included a 'He-Man', a 'Merlin', and a 'Presto'. (And when He-Man died, his player came in the next week with another character sheet with the exact same stats, with the character named He-Man II.)
I would have been HAPPY to have seen some LOTR riffing in my group. Sigh.
And I was terrified of the succubus for different reasons: I had to make sure to never have the MM open to her entry when my mother was around, because she was already borderline 'D&D is a bad influence' and that picture was... skanky, if I recall properly.
My cavalier friend, Arathorne (yeah, LOTR supplied all the names back then)At around the same time, I was DMing a group that included a 'He-Man', a 'Merlin', and a 'Presto'. (And when He-Man died, his player came in the next week with another character sheet with the exact same stats, with the character named He-Man II.)
I would have been HAPPY to have seen some LOTR riffing in my group. Sigh.
And I was terrified of the succubus for different reasons: I had to make sure to never have the MM open to her entry when my mother was around, because she was already borderline 'D&D is a bad influence' and that picture was... skanky, if I recall properly.
I don't think my mother looked at the MM. In fact, I just got from here the Christmas picture of me when I was 9 or 10, holding up the MM that "Santa" brought me. I think I was too busy looking at the demon and devil lords to notice the succubi. Also, some of those merlady pictures where a little risque.
Also, it occurs to me that a happy event occurred among the stress of the past couple of weeks that might have been overlooked. Didn't you go and get married? If I'm not mistaken in that, then congratulations!
I'm surprised anyone remembered! I stopped talking about it when someone in my gaming group pointed out that it might look like I could be trying to use my situation to fish for votes. (Wish, uh, I wasn't.) But yes, Rachel & I were married on March 5th. Thanks Sean!
I still haven't unpacked my new apartment, but I set aside my important Pathfinder books and put them in my car so that they wouldn't be lost in the sea of carboard boxes. I run my first game as a married man tomorrow: Carrion Hill!
Also, it occurs to me that a happy event occurred among the stress of the past couple of weeks that might have been overlooked. Didn't you go and get married? If I'm not mistaken in that, then congratulations!I'm surprised anyone remembered! I stopped talking about it when someone in my gaming group pointed out that it might look like I could be trying to use my situation to fish for votes. (Wish, uh, I wasn't.) But yes, Rachel & I were married on March 5th. Thanks Sean!
I still haven't unpacked my new apartment, but I set aside my important Pathfinder books and put them in my car so that they wouldn't be lost in the sea of carboard boxes.
Of course Sean remembered, he's got the memory of an elephant.
Wow, did I really just write that? :).
Oh, and congrats Erik.
Also, it occurs to me that a happy event occurred among the stress of the past couple of weeks that might have been overlooked. Didn't you go and get married? If I'm not mistaken in that, then congratulations!I'm surprised anyone remembered! I stopped talking about it when someone in my gaming group pointed out that it might look like I could be trying to use my situation to fish for votes. (Wish, uh, I wasn't.) But yes, Rachel & I were married on March 5th. Thanks Sean!
I still haven't unpacked my new apartment, but I set aside my important Pathfinder books and put them in my car so that they wouldn't be lost in the sea of carboard boxes. I run my first game as a married man tomorrow: Carrion Hill!
Big congrats to you and Rachel. Don't forget marriage takes some work, but it's fun :)
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End of Round five posts now up. Thanks for playing everyone, and don't forget the opportunities now available for actions such as to thank the judges (I think that there was a thread around for that somewhere) if you consider that to be appropriate, or to slip some dragon bile in their next curry delivery if you consider that to be appropriate.
I am somewhat aggravated that my scribe went jaunting off to focus on an interview over a number of the days subsequent to the commencement of the formal showing of the Round 5 entries. I trust that quality of my round five reviews did not suffer too much due to this undue distraction. The interview, produced no appreciable results for him - so he has yet to escape my clutches.
Some of you will not be entering any future Superstar Contests for one reason or another, but I more than suspect that in the years yet to come we may see further successful entries from some of those who did not make it to the top eight or higher places this time, if they choose to re-enter.