Anime Otaku Contest #1, FanFics! Options

[rainnydaiis]

ATTENTION! THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 16TH!!!!! I WILL TRY TO PM EVERYONE ABOUT IT AS WELL!!!!
As stated in the Anime Otaku v.3 topic ( Yay!! version 3 ) we have been talking about a contest and we have decided to make a contest on FanFics. So this topic is the guidelines and rules of the FanFic contest. I hope through this contest many more Anime Otaku's will actually become active because its depressing to have over 60 members and only a few being active.

About this contest
_ This contest is about making a FanFic of an anime that you perferably have already watched before. If you are not familiar with the term FanFic it is basically you take the anime characters from the anime you choose and create a story with them, where you are allowed to twist and turn them in your own will without being sued unless they somehow stumble upon this site. But don't worry too much.

Prompt
_ You are allowed to choose any anime and manga. But please don't do some hentai and make it all perverted.. PLEASE!
_ There is no limit on how long it can be. But please make sure it atleast longer than 1 paragraph ( doubt you can tell a whole fanfic in 1 paragraph anyways... )
_ You will be provided with a challenge. It is a topic that you must write about and a sentence that must be inside the FanFic no matter what. When added please "" quote it or bold that statement. If not added or not seen then the FanFic will be disqualified.
_ You will not be graded on Grammar and Vocabulary... ( its not school ) you will be graded on the quality of the story line and how interesting it is ^^

Theme and Sentence
_ Theme will be " Most Romantic Date"
_ Sentence that needs to be inside the FanFic is "I've dreamed of this moment all my life."

News and announcements
_ News and announcements will be updated on the first topic.
_ Judges will not be decided on until we see how many participants there are.
_ Judges will also be able to turn in a FanFic but will not be able to judge their own.
_ So far there is no dead line on sign ups
_ Prize for this contest has not been decided upon.
_ The date has been decided and the deadline will be April 16th,2006 on a sunday. When posting the FanFic there will be a seperate Thread for it so don't worry about that.


Participants
_ islandgirl4eva ( Naomi )
_ ChibiChimomo
_Rainnydaiis
_ digital.fragrance
_ Zatanna ( Rebecca )
_ robb0
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_ fishcake-y
_ herizon xP
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_wayne
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*If your name is in blue that means you have submitted an entry.

Hope you read through everything and hope you join ^^

This post has been edited by KissMe2408: Apr 5 2006, 06:09 PM

[*islandgirl4eva*]

I'm in. I think! Yes, put me down.

[rainnydaiis]

Yay our first contestant ^^

[annalucky]

_ You will be provided with a challenge. It is a topic that you must write about and a sentence that must be inside the FanFic no matter what. When added please "" quote it or bold that statement. If not added or not seen then the FanFic will be disqualified.

I don't quite get that part...we're supposed to have a certain sentence in our Fanfiction? is that what it's basically saying?

Anyways, Count me in. This should be fun even though it'll be my first. I'll try writing fanfictions... [never written on before]

[rainnydaiis]

The sentence "I've dreamed of this moment all my life." was decided with me and naomi and basically when writing your FanFic that line must be inside the fanfic or your disqualified. Like :

Then Naru turned around and said " I've dramed of this moment all my life, Thank you Keitaro" Something similar to that but it has to be within your FanFic ^^ hope that clears it up for oyu ^^

[Aoiro]

I think I'll try.
But is there a specific deadline?
I take forever on things.
@w@;;

[*digital.fragrance*]

I think I'll try.
But is there a specific deadline?
I take forever on things.
@w@;;

ditto...

Okay, I'll give it a shot... first timer too. Unless there is a deadline soon, then I won't have enough time - so what's the deadline?

Hmmm.... romantic? This will be fun...!!

Someone should pin this.

[KissMe2408]

Awesome this is really exciting :)

I will pin this now...

hmm, when is the deadline?

[*Zatanna*]

Well... since we've been talking about Ranma and Akane, I'm in! (ooo with the caveat of knowing what the deadline is)

[*islandgirl4eva*]

I think the deadline should be around the last day of March. For most of us, school and work are obstacles for writing.

Once again, I'm suggesting the end of March.

[*wind&fire*]

Prompt
_ You are allowed to choose any anime and manga. But please don't do some hentai and make it all perverted.. PLEASE!

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!... kidding... so i gues i wont be reading a Yaoi fan fic... but im not writing but do the participants post their fanfics here?

[*digital.fragrance*]

Could the deadline be in 2 months or so? I think we all need time to develop a plot line.

[HelplessCry]

omg yes...i think we need 2 months what with school and all... AHH SIGN ME UP FOR THIS BABY TOO!

[rainnydaiis]

The deadline has not been really decided upon yet.. but I'm thinking 2 months is too long for 1 contest ... -__-;; I can probably give until mid april ^^

I added 1 New Announcement to the list. Read the bottom it should be bolded

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Mid-April seems kind of long, but it would do. How about April 15?

[talcumpowder]

What if I can tell a story in 1 paragraph (it's called drabble people... 100 words, 1 paragraph.)?
Oh well, I'll write something longer then.

But please don't do some hentai and make it all perverted.. PLEASE!

Does that mean I only get boy/girl pairings? Define "perverted" please.

Oh. &yeah. ?I'm "in".

[*islandgirl4eva*]

It can be whatever type of pairing you want it to be. Male/Female, Male/Male, Female/Female, as long as it doesn't tread those hentai waters.

[annalucky]

I think one month should be enough...I mean, most contests aren't even that long. If we have this contest for too long, there won't be chances for other types of contests in a fair amount of time...I don't know what I'm talking about anymore..

[*islandgirl4eva*]

I think you're right.

Then I stand by my vote for the end of March.

[annalucky]

^I'm right behind you on that one...or next to you. haha.

[rainnydaiis]

We'll do about the first week of april ^^ On sunday april 2nd when day light savings begins

how about htat?

[*islandgirl4eva*]

lol, sounds fair. I can make that compromise. =]

[*digital.fragrance*]

We'll do about the first week of april ^^ On sunday april 2nd when day light savings begins

how about htat?

Sounds good. Now do we PM the fanfics? Or do we post them?

[*Zatanna*]

What if I can tell a story in 1 paragraph (it's called drabble people... 100 words, 1 paragraph.)?
Oh well, I'll write something longer then.Does that mean I only get boy/girl pairings? Define "perverted" please.

Oh. &yeah. ?I'm "in".

So no drabble slash fics?

[rainnydaiis]

If you can tell a whole FanFic in 1 paragraph you can try ^^. But this is about creativity and how good it is. So yeah ^^

Ok then its settled the date the FanFics willbe due is April 2nd. That is on a sunday.

And no you won't have to PM the FanFic.. I will make a seperate topic just for it when the time is near. So it doesn't get spammed and such with useless stuff ^^. And its a "FAN"Fic so everyone should be able to read it.

[Aoiro]

I'll start writing now!

When I'm not lazy...

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Haha. I'll start plotting and planning tonight, when everyone else is sound asleep. I think better in the quiet, at least, I do when it comes to writing a story.

[HelplessCry]

i already got mine in my head woot woot!

[*Zatanna*]

I'm going to have a Ranma 1/2 marathon Saturday and get myself some lovey duvey inspiration.

[*islandgirl4eva*]

^^ Sounds fun! I guess that means that I should be watching Sailor Moon, then

[*digital.fragrance*]

Hmmmm old school DBZ sounds good to me - I've finally made up my mind.

[rainnydaiis]

Haha I think I'll write one too but not to be judged and stuff... Just for the freaking hella fun of it ^^

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Seeing as there aren't that many people signing up, I say we have two or three judges. Just so we have some sort of different perspective in the judging process.

What do you think?

[KissMe2408]

I would like to judge.

Count me in on that one!

[F_L_I_P]

OMFG NO WAY! A FANFIC CONTEST?!?! ...unfortunately im gonna sit this one out. I cant wait to read these though! :excited:

-Phil-

[Herizon Action]

d00d. add me. this gives me something to do this spring break.

[Dark's Angel]

If I start another now, I won't finish the ones that I'm working on right now...It sounds interesing though....A couple of my fanfics that I'm working on probably could be considered as this category...

[*Zatanna*]

Seeing as there aren't that many people signing up, I say we have two or three judges. Just so we have some sort of different perspective in the judging process.

What do you think?

Well, there's eight writers signed up now? I think we could feasibly have three judges.

Fun fun!

[rAwritsgWeg]

Count Me In
I wanna try this thing out cuz like ive always waned to do somethin like this on cB!!!

o ya the name is greg!

[rAwritsgWeg]

what do u guys/gals think of my new signature?
i got bored and i finally have photoshop back so i decided to make a sig and ava. and stuff

plz give me comments

lol

[*Zatanna*]

Looks great. But a couple of things. First off, I think your sig might be too big.
Sig size requirement

Also - be careful not to double post. If you want to add on to your previous post, cool. Just no member subsequent posting. (If that makes sense). Just edit your initial post.

[rainnydaiis]

Dark's Angel you could turn in one of the those fanfics your currently writing as the FanFic for this contest ^^. Hehe the more we have the better ^^

I think around 3 judges is enough because we can do out of 10 and 30 being the maximum points should be enough ^^

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Yeah. That sounds about right. Just like Dancing with the Stars! YESSSSSSSSS.

[rainnydaiis]

We have about 9 contestants now... so if like 1 or a few more sign up then we are set ^^

[Aoiro]

Oh look, it's Greg.
Hi Greg!

Since I have a short attention span, and that I have a fairly good knowledge of Yu-gi-oh!, I'll probably right 'bout that.
It'll be so generic...
@-@;

[rainnydaiis]

I hope everyone is actually working on this right now because if you guys didn't know you guys have about 3 weeks left ^^

[*digital.fragrance*]

Oh yeah - I've already been working on it. About how long do you recommend it to be?

[rainnydaiis]

There is no length limit... I won't care if its like 10 pages... As long as you think its sufficient then its fine ^^

[*digital.fragrance*]

10 pages as in short or long?

[rainnydaiis]

I didn't say it was short or long.. Its your choice. If you point out your point either if its within 1 paragraph or 200 pages... then yeah.. its your choice ^^

[*digital.fragrance*]

^okie dokie thanx!

[rainnydaiis]

No problem it was just to clear things up ^^ so its fine

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Deleted x|

[*wind&fire*]

waaahhhhh????

um i never said i was in the competition....

[rainnydaiis]

Do you want me to take you off? I don't know how I ended up adding you... I think I was sleepy and just started adding Lolz!!

[*wind&fire*]

ahahaha oh well we all get sleepy...

[rAwritsgWeg]

hey guys i dont know if im gonna be able to finish the fanfic
ive been so caught up in our games production that i have forgotten to.
ill have the answer for you guys/gals tomo!!!!
bye byes!!!

[wayne]

sign me up peeppssszzzzz lol

[annalucky]

Gahhhh. I'm sorry, but I want to withdraw. I won't have time to participate. ><;; Gomen, Gomen. I'll be happy to judge though.

[KissMe2408]

Gahhhh. I'm sorry, but I want to withdraw. I won't have time to participate. ><;; Gomen, Gomen. I'll be happy to judge though.

That's fine, I know this can be time consuming. I took you out of the list of participants :)
It'll be awesome if you can judge, yay :) You can judge with me! If i'm able to judge.

By the way guys, the deadline is right around the corner.
So if you haven't gotten started, you better get the move on!
April 2nd!

[rainnydaiis]

Hehe ^^. We haven't even thought about who the judges are ^^

[*wind&fire*]

why dont you post them all and get us(as in Anime otakus) to vote?

[annalucky]

^ I think that might be a better idea, but I also think that there's a downside to it. Some people might not want to read all those fanfictions and just end up voting for what the previous posters had voted for.

[KissMe2408]

I would like to be a judge!!

[rainnydaiis]

Katie for sure your a judge ^^. No doubt about that hehe ^^

[*digital.fragrance*]

Hey guys, I'm gonna be out of town on Thursday through next week Tuesday... which is right when the fanfics are due. How do I turn mine in early? Should I send mine as an attachment in a PM to someone? Help....

[KissMe2408]

^Hey no problem!

Sending it as an attachment through PM is your best bet.
You can send it to either Sammy or I.

:)

[*islandgirl4eva*]

I'm going to admit, I've been going through a lot of crap recently, so I might not make it in time. Would it be okay if I turned it in late? If at all, that is.

[*Zatanna*]

^ Ditto. I'd love to have an extension if possible. My little one was terribly ill all of last week and I didn't have any time to work on mine.

[*digital.fragrance*]

Wait - did the theme change?! I thought it was just romance?! I'm almost done with my super long fanfic... and it has nothing to do with a date?????!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAaaa.... crap. What do I do?

[HelplessCry]

sorry but i have to resign as well... T__T;
i havnt even started i've been so busy with choir practice and marathons and semi-formal dances at school. even my social life hahah x_x' but i still wish to submit one day but don't judge i wish for everyone to read it and see how they like it. I'll start erm one day... maybe tonight if i dont forget. I'm sorry once again...

[KissMe2408]

Wait - did the theme change?! I thought it was just romance?! I'm almost done with my super long fanfic... and it has nothing to do with a date?????!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAaaa.... crap. What do I do?

I wouldn't start over, keep going with it, maybe squeeze in at the end about something about a date or something. Just keep going with it.


EVERYONE. THE DATE IS INDEED COMING UP FAST,
I WILL TALK TO SAMMY ABOUT EXTENDING IT!

[*digital.fragrance*]

I saved the story... it's all okay - now I'm proofing it...! I'm so done!

I added the attachment of it to this post. Thanks guys... I'll be out of town the day it is due.

[rainnydaiis]

Yeah I decided to extend it.. either the 9th or the 16th. depending on how people are doing so far.

[KissMe2408]

^ I think the 16th sounds good!.

I'll announce that on the front page.
Rachael pm'd me about a submission thread or something.
Is that how we should do it? or should we just let them post them through PM or through this thread?
I'm not sure if you want people to see other peoples work before the judging.
not really sure what you had in mind, it's up to you sammy.

[Aoiro]

Ya...
But I have to resign, too.
School's coming real soon, and I'll be busy this whole week.
And the fact that I have writer's block.
If I could ever have it.
>_____<;;

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Wow, this bites. We have like, no more people left (exaggeration).

Now I MUST submit an entry! Gosh. <3

[*Zatanna*]

Are people still dropping out even after the new deadline was announced? :(

I'm in, an extra couple of weeks is fantastic. Thank you.

[KissMe2408]

^good glad you are still in as well!

I tried to PM everyone...I hope I didn't miss anyone...
April 16th is probably a breath of fresh air , lol.

everyone submit an entry! I should particiapte...
maybe next time around.

[F_L_I_P]

We should have a fan art contest too :D

-Phil-

[*islandgirl4eva*]

^^ For some reason, I'm sure if that ever crossed my mind, but yes! That would be awesome!

I wouldn't enter, though. Na-chan has no drawing skills.

[rainnydaiis]

Hehe we'll decide on which contest is next on how things go here ^^

[*wind&fire*]

waaahhhhh????

um i never said i was in the competition....

look this is the second time ive asked you take me off the list...

[KissMe2408]

look this is the second time ive asked you take me off the list...

^ wow i'm really sorry!
I just took you off sorry about that.

[*islandgirl4eva*]

That was harsh. God.

[*wind&fire*]

sorry i didnt mean to sound harsh... it came out the wrong way...

[*islandgirl4eva*]

I'm sure she already forgave you. Let's just try to be more kind to each other. We've got to be our own support group here in the AO.

[F_L_I_P]

Awww April 16 seems so far away.

-Phil-

[*islandgirl4eva*]

^ It is, but we need the time.

[rAwritsgWeg]

ahhh im sorry I couldnt do it this time
just like Patricia said i just have alot to do in school(MCAS-Massachuesetts Comprehensive Assesment System:Some Crazy Series Of Tests That are super annoying!!) and I just had witers block I couldnt think about what I should have written about
like I couldnt think of an anime/manga
...................awwww man i wish i could though!!!!!
next time I shall!!!!!!!

[*islandgirl4eva*]

Le poo! We only have six people left. Oh well, let's make it good, people!

[KissMe2408]

sorry i didnt mean to sound harsh... it came out the wrong way...

^lol no sweat, i didn't take it like that.
I wondered why you were on the list at first, but i assumed you PM'd someone about
it or something.
You should join though, cuz everyone is dropping out lol.

ahhh im sorry I couldnt do it this time
just like Patricia said i just have alot to do in school(MCAS-Massachuesetts Comprehensive Assesment System:Some Crazy Series Of Tests That are super annoying!!) and I just had witers block I couldnt think about what I should have written about
like I couldnt think of an anime/manga
...................awwww man i wish i could though!!!!!
next time I shall!!!!!!!

^ah there goes another one :(
I took you off the list :(

April 16th won't seem too far away, trust me lol.

[talcumpowder]

Err... Everyone here knows what "doki doki" mean... Right? I have to write another one if you don't. 'cause the entire story is based around that phrase... I think I have to do romaji for over half of the words.... x.X I should just use English, but... It's too hard to translate what she means by "baka". Especially since no one uses it like that.
Wait! Back to the original point before I started rambling. Is it that exact sentence? 'cause I have "I may have dreamed of this moment all my life..." in the story. I guess that's pretty changeable tho. Okay... Time to spellcheck the original draft...

[HelplessCry]

okay we have extra time? ALRIGHT ERM I SIGN IN AGAIN! :D sorry >.>

[annalucky]

Err... Everyone here knows what "doki doki" mean... Right? I have to write another one if you don't. 'cause the entire story is based around that phrase... I think I have to do romaji for over half of the words.... x.X I should just use English, but... It's too hard to translate what she means by "baka". Especially since no one uses it like that.
Wait! Back to the original point before I started rambling. Is it that exact sentence? 'cause I have "I may have dreamed of this moment all my life..." in the story. I guess that's pretty changeable tho. Okay... Time to spellcheck the original draft...

Doesn't "doki doki" mean like the thumping/.beating of the heart when it's nervous or and I totally off? haha.

[KissMe2408]

okay we have extra time? ALRIGHT ERM I SIGN IN AGAIN! :D sorry >.>

^yayyyy!! That's great :) I'll sign you up again, no problemo

Doesn't "doki doki" mean like the thumping/.beating of the heart when it's nervous or and I totally off? haha.

^lol that's what I thought it meant, or else I've been reading it wrong in mangas lol. and reili, the phrase "I may have dreamed of this moment all my life..." sounds okay to me.
I gotta make the thread to submit the entries in now.

[annalucky]

^Have we decided on judges?
If we haven't, I'd like to be one.

[rainnydaiis]

I didn't even start on one but I'll turn one in by april 16th I hope ^^

[F_L_I_P]

Wonder if i should enter........

-Phil-

[KissMe2408]

^Have we decided on judges?
If we haven't, I'd like to be one.

We haven't decided on judges yet, but I'd be happy to have you as a fellow judge.
I'm not sure how many we're supposed to have?
3 or 4? lol not really sure yet...i'm still not sure how many entries will actually come in.

I didn't even start on one but I'll turn one in by april 16th I hope ^^

^hehe I put your name on the list

Wonder if i should enter........

It'd be a pure waste of talent if you didn't enter.