Nylan
Characters Welcome
Preface
I have decided to create a “NES” entirely based upon something that has been a fundamental part of NESing since the very beginning: collaborative storytelling. However, rather than just creating a world where people control countries without much in the way of rules, I have decided to take this aspect of NESing and point it in a different direction. This is a writing tournament, and I have loosely based it on the popular Original Character Tournaments. Through participation in this competition, the members of the NES forum will weave together a cohesive story with a life all its own.
Details:
I’m looking for thoughts you guys might have on refining the ruleset (feedback on the matchup system in particular would be much appreciated ). My rules are deliberately sparse to allow for player creativity. This tournament is meant to be yours, after all. I am also more than willing to field any questions and clarify anything in there you don’t quite understand. I didn’t really do much proofreading, after all.
Fire away!
EDIT: Please note Kraznaya and LightFang will be my co-judges.
I have decided to create a “NES” entirely based upon something that has been a fundamental part of NESing since the very beginning: collaborative storytelling. However, rather than just creating a world where people control countries without much in the way of rules, I have decided to take this aspect of NESing and point it in a different direction. This is a writing tournament, and I have loosely based it on the popular Original Character Tournaments. Through participation in this competition, the members of the NES forum will weave together a cohesive story with a life all its own.
Details:
Spoiler :
(Vague, Preliminary) Plot Summary
Word is announced of a fighting tournament being held in a mysterious, abandoned amusement park far from civilization (known only as “Carnivale”, and the prize for winning is listed merely as “one wish”. Some fighters come of their own accord and eager to fight for their chance to make their dreams come true or change their lot in life. Others are…compelled. Upon arrival, there seems to be no way to get back out, except perhaps…
The Tournament
You will create a character and enter them in the competition, beginning with an entry where they find themselves in the amusement park that will demonstrate a little of their personalities and what they are capable of (NOTE: This is submitted before matchups are posted and the first round begins). Each round, you will be paired up against another player. Each of you must write a story with your character defeating your opponent’s character. The mod (who may or may not be influenced by other readers) will select which story was better and that character will move on, while the other will be eliminated from the competition. Victory goes to the last character still in the competition.
Spectators
Those who are eliminated from or are not part of the competition may post what are known as “spectator entries”, where a character of their creation is in the carnival observing the competition. There is an observation tower in the middle of Carnivale, where the friends and family of competitors have been invited to watch the competition. Spectators do not have to stay in the tower; however, any character on Carnivale grounds is free game for the competitors.
Rules
-Anyone can enter! Please don’t hesitate to give it a try. Have some fun writing!
Fan-characters will not be accepted. Do not introduce any characters from an existing franchise you do not yourself own. Any sort of special abilities, magic powers, or weapons you bring with you are allowed, just remember that good story writing is the name of the game
-Characters will be allowed to summon, have familiars, use magic, etc. However, you cannot squeeze an army into one slot as a single “character”. If you include more than one person in your battles, then one must be your primary combatant while the other offers minimal aid
-Battles can be written however you like, so long as they end in your defeat of your opponent. Of the utmost importance is preserving story canon (entries from the winners of previous rounds) and capturing the personality of your opponent’s character.
-Battles don’t necessarily have to end with your opponent’s character getting mutilated or focus entirely on your character’s sweet moves. The focus should be on creativity and originality, and it just has to be a “defeat”. Write the way you like to write, and don’t be afraid to express yourself or try something new. Essentially, just demonstrate your character defeating their opponent, and give the judges a reason to want to see more of them.
-Since a nice clean 1 – 2 – 4 – 8 – 16 – 32 tournament isn’t likely, we are going to have to improvise. If there is an odd number left, a group may have three contestants. Matchups will be randomized each round to ensure fairness.
-Lurker comments are encouraged, so long as they are on topic
-The judges’ words are law
-Above all, HAVE FUN That’s what it’s all about, really
Word is announced of a fighting tournament being held in a mysterious, abandoned amusement park far from civilization (known only as “Carnivale”, and the prize for winning is listed merely as “one wish”. Some fighters come of their own accord and eager to fight for their chance to make their dreams come true or change their lot in life. Others are…compelled. Upon arrival, there seems to be no way to get back out, except perhaps…
The Tournament
You will create a character and enter them in the competition, beginning with an entry where they find themselves in the amusement park that will demonstrate a little of their personalities and what they are capable of (NOTE: This is submitted before matchups are posted and the first round begins). Each round, you will be paired up against another player. Each of you must write a story with your character defeating your opponent’s character. The mod (who may or may not be influenced by other readers) will select which story was better and that character will move on, while the other will be eliminated from the competition. Victory goes to the last character still in the competition.
Spectators
Those who are eliminated from or are not part of the competition may post what are known as “spectator entries”, where a character of their creation is in the carnival observing the competition. There is an observation tower in the middle of Carnivale, where the friends and family of competitors have been invited to watch the competition. Spectators do not have to stay in the tower; however, any character on Carnivale grounds is free game for the competitors.
Rules
-Anyone can enter! Please don’t hesitate to give it a try. Have some fun writing!
Fan-characters will not be accepted. Do not introduce any characters from an existing franchise you do not yourself own. Any sort of special abilities, magic powers, or weapons you bring with you are allowed, just remember that good story writing is the name of the game
-Characters will be allowed to summon, have familiars, use magic, etc. However, you cannot squeeze an army into one slot as a single “character”. If you include more than one person in your battles, then one must be your primary combatant while the other offers minimal aid
-Battles can be written however you like, so long as they end in your defeat of your opponent. Of the utmost importance is preserving story canon (entries from the winners of previous rounds) and capturing the personality of your opponent’s character.
-Battles don’t necessarily have to end with your opponent’s character getting mutilated or focus entirely on your character’s sweet moves. The focus should be on creativity and originality, and it just has to be a “defeat”. Write the way you like to write, and don’t be afraid to express yourself or try something new. Essentially, just demonstrate your character defeating their opponent, and give the judges a reason to want to see more of them.
-Since a nice clean 1 – 2 – 4 – 8 – 16 – 32 tournament isn’t likely, we are going to have to improvise. If there is an odd number left, a group may have three contestants. Matchups will be randomized each round to ensure fairness.
-Lurker comments are encouraged, so long as they are on topic
-The judges’ words are law
-Above all, HAVE FUN That’s what it’s all about, really
I’m looking for thoughts you guys might have on refining the ruleset (feedback on the matchup system in particular would be much appreciated ). My rules are deliberately sparse to allow for player creativity. This tournament is meant to be yours, after all. I am also more than willing to field any questions and clarify anything in there you don’t quite understand. I didn’t really do much proofreading, after all.
Fire away!
EDIT: Please note Kraznaya and LightFang will be my co-judges.