edonil Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hello, and welcome to another round of the Iron Quill! We've got an updated format for the rules, many thanks to Aaron for his editing skills to shorten and clarify my giant sprawling mess. The Iron Quill is a writing contest that takes place every month where the winner receives a free random box set from Wyrd. It’s an exciting competition and a great place to hone your skills and get some constructive feedback. The Rules You must post your story in The Writing Room by the submission date with the following posting format: Iron Quill – Name of the round – Name of your story. Nothing else is needed to sign up, but please post in this thread with a link to your story when completed. Your story must be no more than 1,750 words and be a self-contained story set in the world of Malifaux. Any story must include at least two of the Ingredients for the current round. When you use the ingredients, keep in mind they don't need to be literal, please feel free to be creative with them! As the stories are completed, this post will be updated to contain a listing of all the submissions. You are welcome to edit your story up until the submission date. Winning The winner will be selected by overall score, as determined by two methods: A public poll will be created where anyone can vote on their favorite story. Each vote is worth 1 point. Authors of submissions can vote in this way. A private poll of the authors where they pick their favorite story and a runner-up. These votes are weighted; the favorite story gets 3 points, the runner-up gets 2 points. These votes should be submitted to me by forum PM. All votes must be submitted by the voting date or they won’t count for scoring. You cannot vote for your own submission. If you are an author, you must submit votes for the private poll or you will be disqualified. Name of the Round: Time and Lies Submission Date: November 29th, 2014, 23:59 EST Voting Date: December 2nd, 2014 Ingredients: Theme: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword Character: The Lovers Line: Sorries are like promises; they get bigger every time. Item: A broken clock Location: The Guild Quarter The competition starts now! Authors: Trow admiralvorkraft Nikko Andass Praetordragoon Brewmaster - Finding Closure Lord Byron Hateful Darkblack Vinush 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trow Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm in, i love the ingredients they conjured a few story ideas already. Now to pick one and run with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiralvorkraft Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'll be submitting something. I have no idea what yet, but there will be something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucidicide Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks for running another one! I look forward to seeing what people come up with (and mailing someone a box set). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well, HECK -- you already know that I'm in! - Nikko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetorDragoon Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Going to pop up again. Time to write more! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 kaBOOOM! So, the first 1200 words were easy peasy, that last 400? like pulling teeth from a mule X_x 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Byron Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Sign me up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hateful Darkblack Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm in! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinush Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm in as usual. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxypoo Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Sign me up again! Had a blast with the last one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I put a story in! http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104431-iron-quill-%E2%80%93-time-and-lies-%E2%80%93-writer%E2%80%99s-block/ It's called Writer's Block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProximoCoal Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm in. Please in future can we put a link to the new Iron Quill topic in the old one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiralvorkraft Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 My submission is up! Questions, comments, and critiques are welcome as always.http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104606-iron-quill-time-and-lies-almost-over/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Byron Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 And Voila! I have completed mine. I didn't really have time to edit it this time. But I hope it's still good! http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104775-iron-quill-time-and-lies-closing-time/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikko Andass Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Time ran out on me, this round -- too much Giving of Thanks, etc.. But, much good luck to the entrants! -- Nikko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trow Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Here's a link to my story "I Will Do This Again" http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104795-iron-quill-time-and-lies-i-will-do-this-again/ this one got away from me a little bit and ended up in a pretty dark place but i hope you all like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxypoo Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sorry folks. Didn't make the deadline - real life got in the way again. Good luck to all the competitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinush Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 I've not had time to type mine up. It's almost finished but my department review starts tomorrow so I've been mega busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I actually wrote something up, but forgot to finish going over a last time and post it before the deadline. Thanksgiving kinda got in the way... Have to try again next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hateful Darkblack Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 DARN IT! Didn't get my entry completed in time! Darn darn darn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Voting Thread is up! http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104847-iron-quill-time-and-lies-voting/ For people who just missed the deadline, I hope you put the stories up anyway so we can read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Results are up! Here's the link: http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/104944-iron-quill-time-and-lies-results/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 New round is up! http://wyrd-games.net/community/topic/105037-iron-quill-the-message/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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