Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]

This board is closed and will be kept as an archive. Please head to our new home at tch-forum.com



(Existing members: Please check your PMs for your password on the new board. If you do not have a PM, then please send one to me)



Welcome to The Coffee House - your dose of caffeine!

The Coffee House is a friendly and informal community dedicated to having fun. We're a diverse bunch, and so we have plenty to offer, including:
  • Discussions on a wide range of subjects, from science and current events to sport and gaming (and most things in between!);
  • Community-centered forums where members can get to know each other better, and share things they've made;
  • Regularly-scheduled contests, where members can compete for awards and forum currency (Coffee Credits);
  • Shops, where members may spend the Coffee Credits they've earned;
  • A Discord server, where anyone can chat to our members in real time.
What you can see below is a snapshot of what we have to offer. To see the rest, and gain access to all of this, all you need to do is register as a member. Registration is quick, free and easy.

Join our community!

If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Locked Topic
Adam's Story Wall v. 2
Topic Started: Aug 4 2012, 10:04 PM (806 Views)
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


Okay, now that the story wall has officially been tested in the first round, I think I can make better parameters for a story this time around. This is my second story wall. Below you will see 10 words on two walls. The pink wall is for males to use, while the blue wall is for females to use (this is to avoid gender bias). For this story you will not only need to use at least 6 of the words within the given wall, but the catch is that you will need to write the story from the perspective of the opposite gender (and no, this does not hold exclusively to just humans, although that is what I had in mind). It can be about anything you want it to. The more words you use correctly and proficiently that are listed below will grant you more points. Your story must have a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1000 words (not including the title).

Also, I will be adding a bonus word that has nothing to do with the words on the wall. This bonus word, if used correctly, will increase your point value. The bonus word for this round is pudding. Remember that all the words listed can be used either literally or figuratively, however so they fit. Please bold the used words in your story wherever you use them.

I'm allowing only one entry per person this round, so make it your best. The grading will be done by me this time, and based on creativity, plot structure, and how well the words are used. The final submission date for this contest is 8/25/12 8/31/12. Please submit your story within spoiler tags. Good luck and have fun! The winner will receive 100 posts. Stories that exceed expectations will be given a ribbon.

Posted ImagePosted Image
One change here: "field" changes to "gym" instead, so please use "gym" instead of "field." My mistake, so you can use either one.



Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Aug 26 2012, 01:30 AM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

I might have a go at this, but I'm no good at writing anything romantic - much less so from the perspective of the opposite gender.

If I do enter, expect my story to be infinitely worse than the one I submitted last time :P .

Either that, or I'll have to think outside the box for this one...
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Aug 4 2012, 10:08 PM
I might have a go at this, but I'm no good at writing anything romantic - much less so from the perspective of the opposite gender.

If I do enter, expect my story to be infinitely worse than the one I submitted last time :P .
It doesn't have to be romantic... :) The words may lean towards a more romantic atmosphere, but that does not mean you have to use them in that way.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Aug 4 2012, 10:09 PM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Well, it does seem to be the most 'obvious' thing to do.

With that said, I could try thinking outside the box :P .
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Aug 4 2012, 10:09 PM
Well, it does seem to be the most 'obvious' thing to do.

With that said, I could try thinking outside the box :P .
I wanted to do something that could try to get others involved besides just you and PL. That was my motive. Let's hope it works.

Sorry if the words seem overly feminine, but that's what makes it interesting and challenging. You can spoof the whole thing if you want and make a "love parody" or a love story about robots. Whatever you want to do.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Aug 4 2012, 10:12 PM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
Pyrite
Member Avatar
Just as Planned

Well, you probably won't get a romantic story from me :P . I've tried to write them, but they always fail...

And I can't use my save option of writing from the perspective of Cape the Porcupine :P .

Although, having said that, I've written one or two stories from the perspective of one of the female characters (no, not the red panda girl), so I'll definitely have a go.

I'm going to have to think outside the box...
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


PL-Stokie
Aug 4 2012, 10:13 PM
Well, you probably won't get a romantic story from me :P . I've tried to write them, but they always fail...

And I can't use my save option of writing from the perspective of Cape the Porcupine :P .

Although, having said that, I've written one or two stories from the perspective of one of the female characters (no, not the red panda girl), so I'll definitely have a go.

I'm going to have to think outside the box...
Well, the words are more concise and I have increased the word limit, so this should help.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Good news: I have thought of an idea now (but I'll keep it a surprise).

This means I'll at least try to write a story.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Aug 4 2012, 10:20 PM
Good news: I have thought of an idea now (but I'll keep it a surprise).

This means I'll at least try to write a story.
Sounds great!

Okay, I've decided to add a little change. Not much for CJ or PL as they both have to use the pink wall I had posted before. However, females must use the blue wall for this competition. This is to make your heads twirl and get immersed within the language of the other gender (and a couple that represent the opposite gender). This will toughen things up. :)
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Aug 4 2012, 10:39 PM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Actually, I have two ideas. It's a pity I'm only allowed one entry this time :( .
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Aug 4 2012, 10:40 PM
Actually, I have two ideas. It's a pity I'm only allowed one entry this time :( .
I suppose two entries shouldn't be a problem. I'll allow two, but no more than two. Best one will be counted.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
Pyrite
Member Avatar
Just as Planned

Well, I might have an idea. This is gonna be difficult for me, as I normally write as a narrator.

But I like a challenge, so I'll give it a go :) .
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


PL-Stokie
Aug 4 2012, 11:10 PM
Well, I might have an idea. This is gonna be difficult for me, as I normally write as a narrator.

But I like a challenge, so I'll give it a go :) .
Well, if you can manage writing as a narrator but shaping it around the perspective of a female, that's okay too. I'm assuming by "narrator" you mean the third person point of view. You can use third person point of view instead of first if you somehow manage to tell the story through the mind of a female.

First person is probably the preferred route though, as it seems easier for this.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Well, it's a bit late, but I have now made a proper start on this story.

278 words so far.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
Pyrite
Member Avatar
Just as Planned

I had meant to start this soon, but I've been a bit busy recently (and I haven't been very well either). But I should be able to put an entry in.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Sounds good :) .

If anyone's curious, my original entry was going to be from the perspective of Rebecca Black, but I've now dropped that idea.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


I'm liking these so far.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
Pyrite
Member Avatar
Just as Planned

Could you extend this by one day? I might not be able to get my story done tomorrow, but I'll certainly try.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Yeah, that would be helpful for me too. I *could* get it done by tomorrow, but I might be busy, and I also have to finish my floor plan for Katie's contest, so it might be hard to fit it all in.

I'm on 594 words now, by the way.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


EDIT: Extended to 8/31/12.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Thanks - that should give me plenty of time to finish this :) .

Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Aug 26 2012, 01:33 AM
Thanks - that should give me plenty of time to finish this :) .

No problem. Not sure why I made it on 8/25 anyway (I think because I start school, but oh well). Should have been the end of the month to begin with.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Aug 26 2012, 01:35 AM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Here it is. I think it's better than my previous contest entry, though that's not saying much, and it's still probably not very good; in particular, I'm not satisfied with the ending.

Since I'm no good with romance, I really had to think outside the box, and I eventually ended up writing from the perspective of Matilda from Robot Wars. Here it is, with 999 words (according to the word count I used), and 7 of the 10 words on your wall:

Spoiler: click to toggle


As background (for readers who aren't already familiar with Robot Wars), here are pictures of the robots mentioned, as well as a video:
Spoiler: click to toggle
Edited by CJ, Sep 1 2012, 12:02 AM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


Very creative idea, I like it! You know I was joking about the robot love, right? But, this has potential.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

I'm glad you liked it!

I know you were joking. It was either that or a story about Rebecca Black, but I don't think that would have been as good :P .
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


CJ
Sep 1 2012, 12:43 AM
I'm glad you liked it!

I know you were joking. It was either that or a story about Rebecca Black, but I don't think that would have been as good :P .
To be honest, when you mentioned Rebecca Black I was instantly interested. I once wrote a script about Rebecca Black marrying Justin Bieber. In any case, you can enter another seeing as not many participated.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 1 2012, 12:45 AM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Well, there's no way I'll be able to write another before the deadline :P .
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
thecostumedanceparty
Member Avatar


Well, seeing as CJ was the only entrant (unfortunately), he is the winner who will take home the cash prize as he wishes. Congratulations! It's upsetting that many did not participate, however I won't let this detract from CJ's entry and success. Without 3 entries, I can't really call this a contest, but CJ can certainly take the posts as a participation prize.

Thread can now be closed.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 3 2012, 01:30 AM.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
CJ
Member Avatar
A very minor case of serious brain damage

Well, maybe my idea can go further. In much better hands than my own, of course :P .

Anyway, I'll close this now.
Offline Profile Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Completed Contests · Next Topic »
Locked Topic


Anti-Spam Bots! Mazeguy Smilies