1. DLP Flash Christmas Competition + Writing Marathon 2024!

    Competition topic: Magical New Year!

    Marathon goal? Crank out words!

    Check the marathon thread or competition thread for details.

    Dismiss Notice
  2. Hi there, Guest

    Only registered users can really experience what DLP has to offer. Many forums are only accessible if you have an account. Why don't you register?
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Introducing for your Perusing Pleasure

    New Thread Thursday
    +
    Shit Post Sunday

    READ ME
    Dismiss Notice

Let's Write a Fic Together

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by lucis, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    Hey guys sorry for taking so long. Class last night was hell. I'll start writing right away.

    Edit: Someone else is going to have to pick up my place. I'm simply too busy with other things at the moment. Sorry guys.
     
    Last edited: Nov 6, 2009
  2. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    That's unfortunate, Virail. Thank you for trying, though.

    Queue:
    Vesvius
    Taure
    Water Mage
    J22
    Aekiel
    Lucis
    N
    Big D on a Diet
    Virail

    Vesvius, you're up. If you can't go, please say so. I'm hoping we can get a post this weekend still... Remember, confirm a soon as possible. If you do not confirm with in 24 hours, you will be passed over.
     
  3. Vesvius

    Vesvius High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2007
    Messages:
    567
    I'm also going to pass the buck on this. I simply can't follow up what's been posted already, plus I'm really swamped with coursework right now.

    Sorry bout that. Taure, that means it's all you.
     
  4. Big D on a Diet

    Big D on a Diet Minister of Magic DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2006
    Messages:
    1,305
    Location:
    In a sealed bunker, waiting for J-Day
    Wow, and here I thought I mapped out a setup that pretty much wrote itself. You're telling me you can't shit out a thousand words with it?
     
  5. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    Big D: I suspect the problem is that people are very intimidated by N and you.

    Taure: As Vesvius said, you're up. Please respond with in 24 hours...

    On the bright side, I'm looking forward to whatever Taure has up his sleeve.

    Queue:
    Taure
    Water Mage
    J22
    Aekiel
    Lucis
    N
    Big D on a Diet
    Virail
    Vesvius
     
  6. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    That's part of the problem. Then there is also this is major paper writing times for most uni students. At least that is what I'm doing.
     
  7. Nuhuh

    Nuhuh Dastardly Shadow Admin Retired Staff

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2006
    Messages:
    2,080
    Location:
    USA
    ...pussies.

    Well Taure had a good idea in irc. And Big_D has brought the plot back on track where Taure can make it happen. So I hope he can manage it.

    I see LittleChicago and Angel of my Dreams checking out this thread. Throw your hat in the ring guys, we could use a little help.

    Otherwise quite the abortive attempt at a round robin here.
     
  8. Silens Cursor

    Silens Cursor The Silencer DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2008
    Messages:
    2,224
    Location:
    The other side of reality
    I'm only up to Blood Rites in the Dresden Files, unfortunately, so I'm not entirely sure if I'm qualified.

    That being said, considering that I've got both Snitch Game and Renegade Cause on my plate, I might have to call this one a pass right now.
     
  9. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    Silens Cursor: I think you'd be fine... I haven't read all the books yet either.
     
  10. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    Lucis: I can write up something now. I'm working on it.

    Silens: Don't worry about it. The plot is after Summer Knight. Blood Rites is later in the series.
     
  11. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    Virail: It's great that you want to write. But it is sort of Taure's turn. The best solution I can come up with is this: it's yours until Taure confirms or if he says it's okay you can go first.
     
  12. LittleChicago

    LittleChicago Headmaster DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2009
    Messages:
    1,103
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Calgary
    Ah, why not? It's like the literary equivalent of an improv. Kind of enjoying where the story is going, too. I'm working on the follow up to Broken Mirror, but add me to the list for this one, too. I'm sure I can come up with a worthy twist.
     
  13. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    So, this weekend has been a little disappointing.

    Virail: I really don't know what you are doing... Are you going to post or not? Frankly, this isn't fair to the other people waiting for a turn. I think you are just going to need to wait for your next turn. I feel a little bad doing this, but I don't really see any other options.

    Taure: Technically you haven't responded in time, but given the confusion that's been going around, I'm going to wait a little longer.

    LittleChicago: Awesome. I'm adding you to the list. Also, I saw the sequel on FFN, it's prettry cool.

    Queue:
    Taure
    Water Mage
    J22
    Aekiel
    Lucis
    N
    Big D on a Diet
    Virail
    Vesvius
    LittleChicago

    Everyone: Does anyone want to be moved back on the list? If you are too busy right now and are near the top of the list, do so so that we won't have to wait.

    Also, does anyone mind how I'm handeling this? I'm trying to be as fair as I can...
     
  14. J22

    J22 Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2008
    Messages:
    209
    Location:
    England, UK
    Hey, can you move me to the back of the list? Havn't really got the time or inclination to be involved right now. Later on definitely. Good luck.
     
  15. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    Posted my bit up there.
     
  16. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    Virail: Well, I'm not going to object to you posting. And I think you did a good job. Two little things you may want to fix: Harry isn't under the Doom of Damocles (he hasn't been since Strom Front, won't be again till PG) and Archangel already happened (it was at the beginning of SK, not the end). Just fix those two references and it would be great.



    Queue:
    Taure
    Water Mage
    Aekiel
    Lucis
    N
    Big D on a Diet
    Vesvius
    LittleChicago
    Virail
     
  17. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    I thought archangel happened in the next book, that's when Ebenezer pulled down the satellite.
     
  18. lucis

    lucis Seventh Year

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2009
    Messages:
    291
    No. It was a somewhat delayed response.

    Remember, Archangel was used by LaFortier to imply Dresden was a traitor in SK: it was part of the Merlin's argument to hand him over the Red Court.

    If it's convenient, could you add a message to not post in that thread at the end of your post? I don't want people forgetting again.

    In any case, I've spent the last little while thinking about what you added. I've got a really good idea now for when it's my turn...
     
  19. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    I edited mine to reflect the changes.
     
  20. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2006
    Messages:
    2,844
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    High Score:
    13,152
    Yeah, story sucks, so count me out.

    The idea was that you're meant to take other people's contributions and work it into a somewhat coherent plot, not just to decide to do X and shit over whatever anyone else had written. The plot has changed direction more times than a pinball. It's just ugly.

    I guess writers taking the attitude of "how can I screw the other writers over the most" didn't help.

    Good luck to whoever tries to make something of this. Maybe it would be best to start the next entry with "Harry Dresden woke with a start. Thank God that was just a dream, he thought."
     
Loading...