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3 years ago ::
Jan 25, 2010 - 9:14AM
#161
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More often than not the inspiration I get from these competitions goes in a completely different direction than the contest
thinking back, it indeed went that way (ref to the optional elements). However; in the end, I'dd personally rather submit my works (even if it missed the mark) then just throw it away (well, put it somewhere and probably don't look at it anymore).
It's a personal choice. I use only about half the stuff I create for a contest, but if I'm inspired and go off on a tangent I end up using the material in my games almost all the time. As I prefer to create things I'll use, I have no qualms about going off on that tangent and disregarding the competition. I understand if you feel differently.
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3 years ago ::
Jan 25, 2010 - 10:13AM
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It's a personal choice. I use only about half the stuff I create for a contest, but if I'm inspired and go off on a tangent I end up using the material in my games almost all the time. As I prefer to create things I'll use, I have no qualms about going off on that tangent and disregarding the competition. I understand if you feel differently.
I took a couple of creative writing classes a while back and I learned two ridiculously useful concepts that I actually like to apply to regular life as well as writing:
- When brainstorming a new idea, don't "censor" yourself. If you think of it, write it down, no matter how bizarre or off-topic it might seem at the time.
- NEVER throw anything you've written away. You never know when you might use it later.
#1 is a great idea because if folks like DaVinci, Newton, Pasteur, etc. had pitched an idea because it was "way out there" or "completely fantastic", we might not have had many of the innovations that make life what it is today. #2 also helps because even if you don't use something as you have it written, it might serve as the inspriation for some creativity that gets you where you want to go.
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3 years ago ::
Jan 28, 2010 - 7:56AM
#163
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FYI: After sending a broadcast and PMs to all 18 of the judges, I have gotten only five responses. Three "no" and two "maybe". I'm not sure how to go forward. Maybe the XDMCs need a short hiatus. If any judges haven't responded, please send me a PM and let me know your availability.
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3 years ago ::
Jan 28, 2010 - 10:11AM
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Or maybe being less restrictive about the people who can judge? - I mean, you're punishing* the winners by making them not able to enter the next competition. After all judging something is not the same as entering something.
Either way, if you need people, even though I'm not a gold medal winner, I would be happy to judge one or more competitions. With 12 entries in this competition, I don't think a hiatus is needed - contestent wise.
(*: obviously hyperbole)
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3 years ago ::
Jan 28, 2010 - 1:32PM
#165
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You have a yes from me, Wrecan! Did you forget already? 
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3 years ago ::
Jan 28, 2010 - 3:57PM
#166
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I thought it was a tentative yes. But we're starting to get responses, so I think we're good.
And, yeah, it does take some winners out of entry, but it makes room for more competitors to have a shot!
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3 years ago ::
Jan 29, 2010 - 5:23AM
#167
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What a difference 24 hours makes. We have our judges and our topic selected. Stay tuned!
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3 years ago ::
Jan 30, 2010 - 2:44PM
#168
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I suspect we'll be posting the next contest soon. It should be a lot of fun!
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3 years ago ::
Jan 31, 2010 - 5:58AM
#169
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