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DLP Competition - Q2 2020 - June - Short Stories

Discussion in 'Q2 - June - Short Stories' started by Ched, Apr 3, 2020.

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So Excite! Much Wow! What pick?

Poll closed Apr 11, 2020.
  1. Heist

    45.7%
  2. Historical / Colonial / Classical Wizarding Adventure

    31.4%
  3. 15th Anniversary of _______

    5.7%
  4. HP Crossover

    17.1%
  1. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    Can we get a few more reviewing folks?
     
  2. Majube

    Majube Order Member DLP Supporter

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    3 points for entry 1
    2 points for entry 2
     
  3. FitzDizzyspells

    FitzDizzyspells Seventh Year DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    3 points for entry 1
    2 points for entry 2

    This was difficult for me, partly because I felt like I was comparing apples and oranges. Each story had very different strengths and flaws. When I actually stepped back and thought about the elements of each story, I decided #1 was much clearer about who its characters were and did a better job creating obstacles for its characters (even if the characterization felt different than the books and the obstacles were over-the-top goofy). I wouldn't have minded the simple plot of #2 if it were a better character-driven story. Like I said in my review, I feel like the author of #2 missed some opportunities to make this a story about how the war changed Ginny, while she's seeking out the sword.
     
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2020
  4. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    I think this was our closest competition yet!
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    Congrats to Entry #2 by a hair!

    This "allocate X points" thing seems to be working nicely.
     
  5. Blorcyn

    Blorcyn Chief Warlock DLP Supporter DLP Silver Supporter

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    Haha, if you say so :D

    I for one welcome our winner, and congratulations! To both!