Hey folks!
I wanted to bounce an idea off you, just to see what you might think.
In a role playing group I am a part of, we have a bi-weekly literary challenge. The rules are easy: A Story Teller will give a topic and possibly some rules after which a short story is crafted.
An example could be:
Literary Challenge #1 : Academy Memories. Write a story about your character from his time in the Academy. Did he try to be a part of the sports teams? Did he forget homework often? Did they spend all night drinking blood wine? were they homesick often because they came from a far-away planet or colony?
Do you think you'd have fun with this concept?
I promise, if we make these, I'll join in and post my own fics... for better or worse. ... >.>
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That sounds like a really cool idea, actually. I've already made some bios and stories for my main character and his crew, so I could really get into doing some specific stories. I've touched on my captain's time at SFA (mainly, how he met two of his officers and they became good friends), but I would love to create some anecdotes for him.
I took creative writing in high school, and our teacher used to give us assignments similar to what you posted. Usually, she would give us a character or situation, and then we would have to write a story about it. I've always had an active imagination, so I really loved that class.
So, if we could do something like this for STO (even if it is just for fun; I think getting to read everyone's creations would be awesome!), I think it would be a great idea!
I also look forward to reading what you come up with, if we do!
yeah, that's awesome!
Some to the detriment of it...but I digress.
I´ve played RPGs for over 20 years now and i always loved the creative challenge.
Good idea.
This forum needs an "innocent" emoticon.
Pffft it's like this Voratus.... *PUNT*
What? *Halo*
<<Draft>>
Yes No Sir Cadet .... Doesn't know sir but will access data base for the next time ask Sir.
Cadet will stop talking and go away Sir.
IT was a blur of frenetic energy and small quarters and no free time. Then the Vulcan Interview for the Sport squad happen.
Cadet #4356 what is the Terran requirement for this Sport Idea you require . What is the purpose of this competitive nature you find fascinating? Why do you require access to Ambassador Spock's tricorder scans of the Guardian to complete your research.
Well Im glad you ask.. Ouch.. was that a nerve pinch am i late for class now? where are we.
Is that a Section 31 Uniform? This is an internship what?
No Cadet. You will now write a 250 word explanation for falling asleep while on duty. This will be 2 demerits on your temporary Cadet record and will remain in your file for one year. Now explain the Term Soccer to me again. Then explain why this "activity" would improve the cadet experience by running on the grass in short pants?
MAybe if we talked about Polo Counselor LT Say' [sorry I cant pronounce that syllable]
I think Halo is a pretty cool guy. eh kills aleins and doesnt afraid of anything
I'm not clear on what the challenge is supposed to be. The question you used as an example just looks like a standard "20 questions" type chargen question.
For the most part I don't think these should be limited in their writing style... but who knows. I might come up with stuff like: "Write a Haiku-style poem about your ship's Engines."
I think this is an excellent idea. I'd love to participate in this kind of literary challenge.
Just be careful with topics.
There will be a natural tendency to bias things toward the Fed side. For example, a topic like "describe your character's first encounter with an Admiral" should probably be "with a flag officer", rather than Admiral, as Admiral is a Starfleet reference and rather limits the KDF and its subject races. Likewise, the Academy is a reference to Starfleet Academy, a place most KDF characters did not go to school, until many would love to visit currently
Make it so, Number One.
Hmm. Kind of like a thought piece for your character. Giving you a chance to tell a story from your characters perspective weather it is about his past or how he thinks in a certain situation. Directed questions like that can be interesting as a Role Player. IT can make you think about your character in a new way. It's one of the reasons I always liked the 20 questions concept from Shadowrun. It made you think about your character in a new way.
Engines pulsing like fireflies at dusk
"I'm giving it all she's got Cap'n!"
Warp factor 8 achieved
Once in a while Zona... nope lost it.
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