Velox Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) The Ambage-hosted Fortnightly Flash Fiction ContestWelcome, one and all, to the Ambage-hosted Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest! Be sure to read all of the Contest Rules and Important Information. With the success of the Flash Fiction Marathon, as well as the want of added perks for Ambage members, we bring you the Fortnightly Flash Fiction Contest. These contests are hosted by the Ambage hosts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contest Rules and Important Information[*]There will be a new contest every other week. The contests will alternate between Bionicle and COT (a topic will be made in COT when the first COT contest begins October 15th). [*]Each contest will last two weeks. The first week will be the entry period, the second week will be the judging period. [*]Every Bionicle contest will take place in this topic. Instead of creating a million topics, as this will be a recurring contest once a month (with a two-week COT contest in between), I will be updating this post with the current contest and make a post announcing the new contest each time. Remember, these will be once a month, so keep checking back (and participate in the COT ones, too!).[*]Each entry should be between 400-800 words. This is flash fiction. The absolute maximum word count is 1000 words.[*]Each contest will have a new theme. Keep checking back for the new contest's theme. [*]Bionicle entries may be human-Bionicle, if you wish. Just as long as they have some sort of relation to Bionicle. As usual, the story does not have to follow the canon storyline -- you may create your own characters, settings, etc., as long as in some way the story relates to Bionicle.[*]COT entries are not allowed to be Bionicle. That's what the Bionicle themes are for. And vice versa. Save your COT stories for the COT contests.[*]For each theme, contestants will have one week to enter. The next week will comprise of judging. The next two weeks after that will be a COT contest. Then another Bionicle contest and so forth.[*]Entries will be judged. All contests will have at least two judges. Judges will not enter. [*]You must post your stories in a topic. Unlike the Flash Fiction Marathon, you cannot just post your entries in this topic. Please make a topic for your stories. [*]All entries must adhere to BZPower's rules and guidelines. There shouldn't be any problem here.[*]Your story must be new and never before posted on BZP. You can certainly have been working on your entry before this, but it must be posted on BZP only after the start of the contest for it to be eligible.[*]Keep it PG-13-ish appropriate. So no gory descriptions, excessive violence, inappropriate content, et cetera.[*]You cannot edit your entry once the entry period has closed. Editing will be allowed until then. If editing is done after the deadline, your entry will be disqualified. [*]This contest is open to all BZP members. However, there are perks to being an Ambage member. See the Prizes section.[*]There will be prizes for each contest. Read the Prizes section for more.[*]Each contestant is allowed THREE entries for each theme. You may of course write more, but only three flash fiction stories can be entered into the contest. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Current Theme: OTC Contest Any interpretation of the theme is valid, but your entry must be a Bionicle story and it must adhere to the rules posted above. Previous Themes:Theme #1: Red StarTheme #2: Tablet of TransitTheme #3: Broken Mask || Entry Lists ||----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PrizesThe winner of each contest will receive the following: [*]A custom member title for a month, stating "Bionicle/COT Writer of the Month" courtesy of Hahli Husky[*]A spotlight on the front page of BZPower at the end of the month, along with the COT contest winner.[*]For Ambage members only: A review by an Ambage judge.[*]For Ambage members only: A spotlight in the Ambage topic. Feel free to post any questions here.Your hosts,Velox55555TolkienNuile Edited February 4, 2013 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Suppose this is as good a time as any to start getting into the Ambage; that said, the member title prize is meaningless to me, so this'll just be like writing for fun... except better!-ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTOS Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 By "any interpretation of the theme is valid," does that mean I technically don't have to include the Red Star in my entry (if I enter this contest)? Like, could I have a red-colored being looking up at the stars, for instance, instead of the Red Star itself making an appearance or is that stretching the rules too much? -TNTOS- "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Theodore RooseveltA Writerly BlogThe Tasty Library of Sugary Goodness(My Little BIONICLE: Friendship is Explosive Completed 01/05/14){The Shika Trilogy Omnibus Completed 03/31/14) (Review Topic)(In the End Completed 09/01/14) (Review Topic)The Biological Chronicle: (2001) (2002) (2003) (2004) (2005) (2006) (2007) (2008) (2009) (2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danska: Shadow Master Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 A new Flash Fiction contest? My, this is exciting! I've been saying for ages that I need an excuse to write stuff. Of course, if I was better, then I'd find my own excuses to write. Still working on that part. Anyhow, huzzah for excuses! Let the writing commence! Cookies for all!**Each person is responsible for supplying their own cookies Click on them to build them yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 By "any interpretation of the theme is valid," does that mean I technically don't have to include the Red Star in my entry (if I enter this contest)? Like, could I have a red-colored being looking up at the stars, for instance, instead of the Red Star itself making an appearance or is that stretching the rules too much?-TNTOS-Technically, nope, you don't have to include the Red Star in your entry. It could be -the- Red Star, just a red star, a name/nickname for something else, or have a completely different meaning. So, yes, that would be fine. It might be -slightly- stretching the rules, but the point of the relatively-vague themes (this one is slightly more concrete than usual, but we figured we'd start out with something where new canon information was just revealed) is so that it will provide people with inspiration to write about a specific theme, and also will provide people with inspiration to be creative with it and use it in unique ways. So yes, I'll say that's fine, as long as, when the judges read it, the theme Red Star makes sense for your story. "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just to clarify, can we put in multiple entries? I have two great ideas, one of which I just finished, and the other of which I would love to complete and enter... save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Just to clarify, can we put in multiple entries? I have two great ideas, one of which I just finished, and the other of which I would love to complete and enter... Yes, that will be permitted. But we're limiting that at three entries per person. So by all means, if you have more than one idea, write up to three of them; or write all of them and pick three. As you wish. Just remember that no story posted before the start of each contest may be entered. It can have been written prior to the contest, but it must be new to BZP.Sincerely, Nuile: Lunatic Wordsmith Edited October 3, 2012 by My Name is Nuile When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks for the clarification, Nuile. I think I'll only end up with two entries, but you never know. As you wish. "Aaaaas... yooouuuu... wiiiiish"Sorry, couldn't resist putting a Westley in there somewhere. save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have one quick question about this rule:Each entry should be between 400-800 words. This is flash fiction. The absolute maximum word count is 1000 words.So according to this, our entries can have between 800 and 1,000 words, correct? (Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but I just want to make sure.) Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have one quick question about this rule:Each entry should be between 400-800 words. This is flash fiction. The absolute maximum word count is 1000 words.So according to this, our entries can have between 800 and 1,000 words, correct? (Sorry if this seems like a silly question, but I just want to make sure.)Yes, your entry may have up to 1000 words but 800 is just preferred. "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danska: Shadow Master Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 My entry is complete! It is good to be writing again.Member Name: Danska: Shadow MasterTheme: The Red StarWord Count: 804Link to Story and Title: The Hole in the Sky Click on them to build them yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-Sud Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Done with mine!Member Name: Quote (Mr.Traveler) [aka: Grant-Sud]Theme: The Red StarWord Count: 998Link to Story: Weeping Stars The Island with a Lot of CavesCurly Brace | Sue | King | Polar Star | Outer Wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Member Name: iBrow VoltexTheme: The Red StarWord Count: 804Link to Story: In the Mourning JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Member name: ChroTheme: The Red StarWord count: 995 (approx.)Link to story: Snowfall save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techn0geist Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Member Name: Clockwork KineticistTheme: The Red StarWord Count: 325Link to Story: Checkmate The Writer Formerly Known as Zeal BZPRPG Profiles Ghosts of Bara Magna Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofgloom Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Member Name: TolkienTheme: Red StarWord Count: 985Link: Hue #1471JRRT BZP Blog: In a hole in the ground there lived... || A Matoran Dictionary, 2nd Edition (c. 2013) || Matoran Grammar: A Primer=====Tumblr: outofgloom.tumblr.com || Matoran Language Resources=====Brickshelf || Majhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simulacrum Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Member Name: Lord DarkonTheme: Red StarWord Count: 557Link to Story and Title: Crimson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Member Name: dotcomTheme: Red StarWord Count: 844Link to Story and Title:Crimson Note Edited October 8, 2012 by dotcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Ah, one question- this has likely already been addressed and I'm overlooking it, but I'd like to know how these will be judged. Like, will it be a vote between the judges? save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Congratulations to Lord Darkon and his short story Crimson, the winner of "Red Star"! Honorable mentions: Hue #1471 by Tolkien, and Snowfall by Chro.All of the stories were great, however, and I thank you all for entering! Don't forget to check out the COT contest!Ah, one question- this has likely already been addressed and I'm overlooking it, but I'd like to know how these will be judged. Like, will it be a vote between the judges?The two judges give their top two or three picks. Then the #1 pick of both judges is given to a third judge to be the "tie-breaker". The other #1 pick, and any story that both judges voted for, are honorable mentions. Edited October 15, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simulacrum Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 It was great fun, I'm glad everyone liked my story, and I'll be sure to enter the next one that comes up. Also, thank you, Velox, 55555, Tolkein, and Nuile for hosting this contest, I greatly enjoyed participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Congrats on the win!-ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Congrats Lord Darkon for winning! Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Indeed... great writing! And on a more self-centered note, I'm kinda surprised (though glad) that I got an HM. save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuile the Paracosmic Tulpa Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to you all for entering. There were a lot of great stories and judging wasn't easy; and that's what I like to see!This time around though, in the first COT contest, I'll be entering. Why don't you join me? Let's give the judges an even harder time, what? ;D Sincerely, Nuile: Lunatic Wordsmith When I know I can't live without a pen and paper, when I know writing is as necessary to me as breathing . . . I know I am ready to start my voyage. A Musing Author . . . Want to read my books? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Theme #2: Tablet of Transit (BS01 Article) "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Member Name: CederakTheme: Tablet of TransitWord Count: 612Link to Story: Tracker Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ooh, I think I might have an idea for this! Time to write! -ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Member name: ChroStory theme: Tablet of TransitWord count: 999Link to story: The Walker's Excursion Ah, finally, a better entry.Aaand... I messed up the title of its topic. Too bad. Edited November 6, 2012 by Chro save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Oops, sorry, I forgot to edit it in the first post. The deadline for the contest is Monday, November 5th, at 11:59 PM PST. =] Edited November 4, 2012 by Velox "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Member Name: iBrow VoltexStory Theme: Tablet of TransitWord Count: 614Link to Story: Betrayal JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simulacrum Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Member Name: Giant of Lannister Theme: Tablet of TransitWord Count: 960Link to Story and Title: Danse Macabre with a Contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofgloom Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Member Name: TolkienTheme: Tablet of TransitWord Count: 997Link to Story: LoomingCutting it pretty close, I'd say.JRRT Edited November 6, 2012 by Tolkien BZP Blog: In a hole in the ground there lived... || A Matoran Dictionary, 2nd Edition (c. 2013) || Matoran Grammar: A Primer=====Tumblr: outofgloom.tumblr.com || Matoran Language Resources=====Brickshelf || Majhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 When shall we discover the winner of this round?-ibrow JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Still no answer though. XD save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sorry for the delay on this. The winner of this theme is Danse Macabre with a Contract, by Giant of Lannister. Honorable mentions go to The Walker's Excursion (Chro) and Tracker (Cederak). "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aderia Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Yay winners! Highfive to you. And fistbump to everyone else. Good work has been done here. (disclaimer: none of this banner art is original, I just smooshed it together in gimp. Torchic, Matau) Those pesky firespitters... Library | The Sculptors and the Smelters | The Ternion | Review Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahli Husky Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Unpinning for the duration of the Ninjago SS contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTOS Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Deadline: 11:59 PM PST on November, October 5th.That's an interesting deadline. What day of October is November ?Anyway, congrats to the winners this time around. I really ought to enter this contest at some point. Maybe next time.-TNTOS- "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." - Theodore RooseveltA Writerly BlogThe Tasty Library of Sugary Goodness(My Little BIONICLE: Friendship is Explosive Completed 01/05/14){The Shika Trilogy Omnibus Completed 03/31/14) (Review Topic)(In the End Completed 09/01/14) (Review Topic)The Biological Chronicle: (2001) (2002) (2003) (2004) (2005) (2006) (2007) (2008) (2009) (2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Can't wait for the Ninjago contest to be over so we can get back to this... (don't get me wrong, COT's fine too) save not only their lives but their spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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