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Started by limetom, June 13, 2009, 03:41:14 PM

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June 13, 2009, 03:41:14 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Ishmayl
This is the discussion thread for the Midsummer Contest.  Enjoy!

Superfluous Crow

#1
June 13, 2009, 04:05:13 PM
I don't see powers mentioned anywhere in the description. Is the idea that this should be a weapon that is just arbitrarily magical (like excalibur) or should we be imaginative and give it some sort of power?
Also, historical event/user: should that event/person be native to a setting, or should we just come up with something new.
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#2
June 13, 2009, 04:13:24 PM
Can we have a word-limit? It would be a good way to level the playing field. May I suggest 650 words?
Disclaimer: I may or may not enter... so words are just meant to be taken as a suggestion.

Cheomesh

#3
June 13, 2009, 04:13:29 PM
Looks interesting.  I look forward to reading the winner's entry!

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#4
June 13, 2009, 05:04:52 PM
Does it have to a weapon?

and

What types of weapons are not allowed?

Can i make a "Ak-47 of Communist Pride (+1)" (j/k)

Seriously though i have been toying with the idea of a unique Bombard (Turkish Artillery).
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June 13, 2009, 05:17:56 PM
Quote from: Cataclysmic CrowAlso, historical event/user: should that event/person be native to a setting, or should we just come up with something new.
Does it have to a weapon?[/quote]What types of weapons are not allowed?

Can i make a "Ak-47 of Communist Pride (+1)" (j/k)

Seriously though i have been toying with the idea of a unique Bombard (Turkish Artillery).[/quote]
As it is supposed to be setting-less,I did not specify a time period, anything that is a weapon is fine.  Preferably, it should, of course, not be a one-time use weapon, as they tend to have a short history.  But if you justify it nicely, I suppose you could make some kind of sanctified fragmentation device hailing from the south and center of Turkey.  If you really wanted.

Seraph

#6
June 13, 2009, 05:49:10 PM
So, when it comes to powers, I get the impression that it should have some sort of power, but that this power should not be stated in terms of +1 or effect of spell x, as these would be system specific.

I also have a question: While these cannot be system specific, can the fluff for them be setting specific?  For example, since Avayevnon is my primary campaign setting, could the history/user for a weapon I were to create belong to that setting?

EDIT:  Oops.  I was called away in the middle of writing, and it appears my question was answered before I actually posted it.  (also, apparently I missed that it had already been asked in the first place)
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#7
June 13, 2009, 10:00:39 PM
Because further clarification is always good...
Quote from: Seraphine_HarmoniumI also have a question: While these cannot be system specific, can the fluff for them be setting specific?  For example, since Avayevnon is my primary campaign setting, could the history/user for a weapon I were to create belong to that setting?
They can be setting-specific if you want, but they need not be.

LD

#8
June 14, 2009, 12:24:00 AM
Midsummer Contest got me thinking about Shakespeare... http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?68330.0#post_68347 "The Pinprick of Fate"... a Pin... Barely a weapon, but worth the risk. :)

LD

#9
June 16, 2009, 12:19:30 AM
I am done, but in the interest of giving everyone a chance to contribute, have you considered lengthening the contest until Friday. (4 days is a short time.)

Eladris

#10
June 16, 2009, 12:46:16 AM
Quote from: Contest Rules Excerpt...The contest will run through 6:00 PM EST, Wednesday, July 15, 2009...

LD

#11
June 16, 2009, 12:53:04 AM
Oh, July 15- that's more than enough time.

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#12
June 16, 2009, 08:09:45 AM
Quote from: limetomAs it is supposed to be setting-less,I did not specify a time period, anything that is a weapon is fine.  Preferably, it should, of course, not be a one-time use weapon, as they tend to have a short history.  But if you justify it nicely, I suppose you could make some kind of sanctified fragmentation device hailing from the south and center of Turkey.  If you really wanted.
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June 16, 2009, 03:27:54 PM
Quote from: limetomAs it is supposed to be setting-less,I did not specify a time period, anything that is a weapon is fine.  Preferably, it should, of course, not be a one-time use weapon, as they tend to have a short history.  But if you justify it nicely, I suppose you could make some kind of sanctified fragmentation device hailing from the south and center of Turkey.  If you really wanted.
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My thoughts exactly.

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#14
June 16, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
Quote from: Loch Belthadd
Quote from: limetomAs it is supposed to be setting-less,I did not specify a time period, anything that is a weapon is fine.  Preferably, it should, of course, not be a one-time use weapon, as they tend to have a short history.  But if you justify it nicely, I suppose you could make some kind of sanctified fragmentation device hailing from the south and center of Turkey.  If you really wanted.
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