Due South Match 2!
Jun. 23rd, 2008 03:45 pmWe are delighted to announce a
ds_flashfiction Special Summer Event!
How it works:
DS Match is a friendly competition between two teams of 14 writers each. There are 14 story prompts, so one writer from each team will take on each prompt. Stories will be posted anonymously, and all of you can vote on how well the story meets its prompt and how well it fits its team theme. (Vote totals are top secret among the three mods and will never be released ever to anyone.) At the end of the 14 days, we'll reveal the writers, announce the winners, and celebrate all the fantastic new fic!! YAY! \o/
The Challenge Staff:
Team Reality will be captained by
nos4a2no9! Team Whimsy will be captained by
zabira! The DS Match moderators are:
china_shop,
brynnmck, and
sageness. Sage is the managing mod for Team Reality, China is the managing mod for Team Whimsy, and Brynn is so fabulous she'll be helping everywhere. :D
What is...reality?
Reality fic should have a realistic feel and contain no supernatural elements (no ghosts, no talking Dief). We're looking for stories that stay grounded in the real world.
Whimsy is what?
Whimsy fic must contain a supernatural element: bring us your crack, your magic and your spooky - or goofy - weirdness. Magical masks, wingfic, bodyswap, or whatever tickles your fancy.
Pairings:
DS_Match is open to stories featuring any of these FOUR pairings/groupings: 1) Fraser/Kowalski, 2) Fraser/Vecchio, 3) Kowalski/Vecchio, and 4) FKV. At least ONE FIC of EACH pairing is required PER TEAM.
The Plan:
- DS_Match ICON CHALLENGE starts today, June 23!
- Team Sign-Ups are noon July 9th, Chicago time. Teams already have their captains, so there are 13 open slots on each team. [eta: Yes, we will allow proxy sign-ups again for people who can't be at the computer at this time.]
- Wacky hijinks will ensue, plus team-building, prompt assignments, writing, etc.
- Team members will be expected to pitch in and help with beta.
- FICS ARE DUE AUGUST 25! (rough drafts will be expected August 19)
- Story posting begins August 28 and the competition kicks off!
- Voting Closes September 17.
- The winning team will be announced September 22!
Please watch
ds_flashfiction for ALL DS_Match news and announcements. Thank you!
Due South Match 2
Team Reality vs. Team Whimsy!!
Team Reality vs. Team Whimsy!!
How it works:
DS Match is a friendly competition between two teams of 14 writers each. There are 14 story prompts, so one writer from each team will take on each prompt. Stories will be posted anonymously, and all of you can vote on how well the story meets its prompt and how well it fits its team theme. (Vote totals are top secret among the three mods and will never be released ever to anyone.) At the end of the 14 days, we'll reveal the writers, announce the winners, and celebrate all the fantastic new fic!! YAY! \o/
The Challenge Staff:
Team Reality will be captained by
What is...reality?
Reality fic should have a realistic feel and contain no supernatural elements (no ghosts, no talking Dief). We're looking for stories that stay grounded in the real world.
Whimsy is what?
Whimsy fic must contain a supernatural element: bring us your crack, your magic and your spooky - or goofy - weirdness. Magical masks, wingfic, bodyswap, or whatever tickles your fancy.
*Comedy, drama, romance and angst are all fine and encouraged for both teams.*
Pairings:
DS_Match is open to stories featuring any of these FOUR pairings/groupings: 1) Fraser/Kowalski, 2) Fraser/Vecchio, 3) Kowalski/Vecchio, and 4) FKV. At least ONE FIC of EACH pairing is required PER TEAM.
The Plan:
- DS_Match ICON CHALLENGE starts today, June 23!
- Team Sign-Ups are noon July 9th, Chicago time. Teams already have their captains, so there are 13 open slots on each team. [eta: Yes, we will allow proxy sign-ups again for people who can't be at the computer at this time.]
- Wacky hijinks will ensue, plus team-building, prompt assignments, writing, etc.
- Team members will be expected to pitch in and help with beta.
- FICS ARE DUE AUGUST 25! (rough drafts will be expected August 19)
- Story posting begins August 28 and the competition kicks off!
- Voting Closes September 17.
- The winning team will be announced September 22!
Please watch
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Date: 2008-06-23 08:55 pm (UTC)*sounds of shattered glass*
Okay now I'mma go back and read this from the beginning. *is embarrassed*
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Date: 2008-06-23 09:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 09:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 09:16 pm (UTC)*lip wibble*
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Date: 2008-06-23 09:17 pm (UTC)(And you used a HUGGING POLAR BEARS icon, omg dead from cute!!!)
&hearts
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Date: 2008-06-23 09:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 09:28 pm (UTC)*goes to edit*
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Date: 2008-06-23 10:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 10:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 10:35 pm (UTC)These team themes rock so hard, and the captains rock so hard, and this game is going to Rock. So. Hard.
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Date: 2008-06-23 10:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 10:49 pm (UTC)\ds match/
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Date: 2008-06-23 10:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 10:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-23 10:44 pm (UTC)*runs around shrieking in glee and nervousness*
*waves pom-poms*
yay, whimsy!!
&hearts
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Date: 2008-06-24 12:20 am (UTC)*mimimimimis*
SQUEEEEEEEEE.
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Date: 2008-06-24 01:50 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 02:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 04:35 am (UTC)And minimum length?
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Date: 2008-06-24 08:33 pm (UTC)As for the length, I believe it's 1000 minimum again, but wait for the official rules post to be sure. :)
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Date: 2008-06-24 05:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 07:31 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 04:53 pm (UTC)So VERY EXCITED!
And I don't know which team to play for. *ponders*
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Date: 2008-06-24 06:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 08:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-06-24 08:11 pm (UTC)*is now pondering if she will have computer access*
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Date: 2008-06-24 10:59 pm (UTC)