Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 4, 2012 - 2:25pm
I like richard's prompt..
Richard
from St. Louis is reading various anthologiesSeptember 4, 2012 - 2:50pm
thanks, sound. i didn't set a word length, but how about 1,500-3,500. is that enough room to wiggle around? flash is 1,000 max, and 4,000 starts to feel a bit wordy, imo.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 4, 2012 - 4:27pm
Ha, RICHARD! We're not starting until Thursday! Now I am going to have to try not to think about that at all until I finish this current project!
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 4, 2012 - 8:21pm
I'd be up for a three way if you two don't mind..
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 4, 2012 - 8:18pm
Ask Mckay! Although that leaves me feeling pressured---a rematch and a new opponent at THE SAME TIME?!
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 4, 2012 - 8:23pm
It'd make you pretty badass if you won, though..
I'll message him if he doens't confirm by tomorrow night. I'll bide my time thinking of an idea until Thursday in the mean time.
Mckay Williams
from Oakland, California is reading slowly...September 4, 2012 - 8:34pm
I did offer to beat you and Avery with one hand tied behind my back, it would be disingenuous not to accept! To arms!
After Thursday. Natch.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 4, 2012 - 9:46pm
Sigh. Sound already knows that I am shit at trash talking, so...
neener neener neener.
There.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 9, 2012 - 10:43am
@Courtney: I don't know how I did it with that prompt, but I managed to put something wicked together. Hope yours is coming along nicely.
@McKay & Sparrow: I have an even awesomer idea for our battle, but the main issue I'll have is time. Not sure I'll get to knock it out in the time we have left (I think it's Thurs, right?). Anyway, good luck to you two!
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 9, 2012 - 10:55am
Yup, Thursday. I'm still trying to decide between two different, totally awesome ideas, so TIME. Yes. Ug.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 9, 2012 - 11:06am
I've been super busy, but I'm trying to knock it out now. It isn't due until Tuesday, right?
Also, I like that prompt, too -- but I think I'd rather stick with mine.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 9, 2012 - 11:10am
Yup, Tuesday.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 9, 2012 - 1:29pm
Cool. I've been so fucking behind in school that the story took a backseat, but I'm really happy with the barebones I have right now. I should have it done tomorrow, hopefully.
Mckay Williams
from Oakland, California is reading slowly...September 9, 2012 - 4:23pm
Agh! When is ours due? I still don't have a computer.
Mckay Williams
from Oakland, California is reading slowly...September 9, 2012 - 4:23pm
Agh! When is ours due? I still don't have a computer.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 9, 2012 - 7:46pm
Thursday first drafts are due.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 10, 2012 - 10:09am
Hello everyone. Still learning the ropes. I would like to challenge thee "sean of the dead" to a beyond thunderdome duel.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersSeptember 10, 2012 - 10:14am
Thank you so much for making my rivalry dreams almost come true.
Waiting eagerly for a response...
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 10, 2012 - 10:21am
If he accepts my challenge will I need 30 points total to post my story at the end of each week. I only have 28 as of now but I've been working on earning more.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersSeptember 10, 2012 - 10:22am
Are you asking for verification? Because that is generally how it is done in classic thunderdome. Although exceptions have/can be made depending on your mutual agreement.
sean of the dead
from Madisonville, KY is reading Peckerwood, by Jed AyresSeptember 10, 2012 - 10:27am
@J.R. Can I call you JR? sure, let's do this.
i'm nervous, this will be my first time...
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 10, 2012 - 10:29am
Your welcome Avery. I bet he will accept. Yeah. I'm just not that sure how it works. I just became a workshop member and i was wondering what all the thunderdome submissions were so i found this thread and thumbed through it a bit. l am very intrigued with the idea. I should have enough points by the end of the challenge so i am fine posting it twice.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 10, 2012 - 10:30am
And the rivalry continues. He beat me to a post again lol.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersSeptember 10, 2012 - 10:36am
Your prompt is:
Dead leaves covered the path.
Stacy Kear
from Bucyrus, Ohio lives in New Jersey is reading The Art of War September 10, 2012 - 10:58am
Great prompt good luck guys
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 10, 2012 - 5:21pm
@sean of the dead- Only my rival can call me J.R. so yes, you can. So I guess we have a week. It's my first time too, so be gentle. Is a 12:00a.m central standard time deadline next (monday night)tuesday morning good for you.
@ Stacy-Thanks Stacy, I'll need all the luck I can get. I read the prompt an hour ago and thought about it while i showered and cooked. I'm sitting here now, infront of the screen, and I've got nothing.
sean of the dead
from Madisonville, KY is reading Peckerwood, by Jed AyresSeptember 10, 2012 - 5:44pm
Midnight Monday works nicely, yes
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersSeptember 10, 2012 - 6:51pm
"so be gentle"
NONE OF THIS! Not allowed. No gentle. I won't have it.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 11, 2012 - 11:42am
Sound, I managed to not save my story... right before my computer crashed. I'm a complete dumbass and have to completely forfeit. There's no way I'd have it done by the end of this week, let alone tonight.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 11, 2012 - 2:18pm
Whhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Sorry about that, that blows. I'm always open to extending, if you want. No worries if you don't.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 11, 2012 - 8:29pm
I would, but it would literally be this time next week before I'd even get to start the goddamn thing. I wrote it while stoned off my ass, so I only have a vague memory of it. I'm fucking stupid.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 11, 2012 - 10:26pm
I may have to withdraw from ours, too--Mckay and Sound. It's been a helluva week. Or if we could postpone to say Monday?
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 12, 2012 - 8:18am
I'm fine with Monday. McKay?
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 12, 2012 - 8:19am
I'm fine with Monday. McKay?
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 12, 2012 - 10:45am
Maybe everyone is secretly terrified of what will happen if they beat Sound. Are you quietly threatening to break our kneecaps if we beat you, Sound?*
*Yes. Yes he is. Help me.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 12, 2012 - 11:33am
I already beat Sound once :D
Mckay Williams
from Oakland, California is reading slowly...September 12, 2012 - 11:38am
I'm great with monday, I haven't had a luck of writing time.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 12, 2012 - 1:22pm
And how are your knee caps recovering, Sparrow?
And I'm pretty vocal about the whole knee cap business. Challenge me at your own risk.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigSeptember 14, 2012 - 9:37am
Hey guys, looks like I am going to have to pull out after all. I thought I could throw something together over the weekend but I've just got a call that my grandmother is in the hospital and it looks pretty bad. Sorry.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersSeptember 14, 2012 - 9:46am
Number one - Renee, so sorry. Know our thoughts are with you.
Number two - No one wants to do this, it seems.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 14, 2012 - 10:05am
Very sorry to hear that Stark.
On the plus side Avery Im on schedule to have my draft in on Monday. I can't wait to find out what sean is writing.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedSeptember 14, 2012 - 11:53am
Sorry Renee.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 14, 2012 - 12:03pm
No worries, Renee. Sorry.
Guess it's McKay and me..I think? Otherwise I have two stories (counting Courtney's battle) that I can't use to crush someone with.
Wildman666
from Kentucky is reading Revelation Space by Alastair ReynoldsSeptember 14, 2012 - 5:26pm
Ok shit. Somebody challenge me.
Do it quick before I wake up tomorrow and get scurred and delete this.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntSeptember 14, 2012 - 6:17pm
Not sure if you'd want to, but would you consider in for Courtney with the same prompt you gave us??
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestSeptember 15, 2012 - 8:08am
Been away for awhile and haven't written anything in about a month. I need a kick in the ass to get back in gear. So, what better way than a battle. I challenge someone, anyone.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksSeptember 15, 2012 - 12:02pm
Rian -- Can we do a one-week only, like the one I did with J.Y.? This week just became open, but next week is full. So if you want to do a one-draft only, one-week deadline, I challenge thee.
(I was going to offer this to Sound, but I got in late for his offer to Wildman... so there's a clusterfuck on my end. If Wildman accepts Sound's offer, I'll battle Rian; if not, I'll climb back in to my battle with Sound. Does that work?)
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestSeptember 15, 2012 - 12:17pm
Court: one week is cool. Soon as you find out what's up with sound let me know.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestSeptember 16, 2012 - 12:03am
Bump
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland September 16, 2012 - 12:19am
Looks to me like Moon and Court are battling.
Your prompt is: Laxatives and accidents
I like richard's prompt..
thanks, sound. i didn't set a word length, but how about 1,500-3,500. is that enough room to wiggle around? flash is 1,000 max, and 4,000 starts to feel a bit wordy, imo.
Ha, RICHARD! We're not starting until Thursday! Now I am going to have to try not to think about that at all until I finish this current project!
I'd be up for a three way if you two don't mind..
Ask Mckay! Although that leaves me feeling pressured---a rematch and a new opponent at THE SAME TIME?!
It'd make you pretty badass if you won, though..
I'll message him if he doens't confirm by tomorrow night. I'll bide my time thinking of an idea until Thursday in the mean time.
I did offer to beat you and Avery with one hand tied behind my back, it would be disingenuous not to accept! To arms!
After Thursday. Natch.
Sigh. Sound already knows that I am shit at trash talking, so...
neener neener neener.
There.
@Courtney: I don't know how I did it with that prompt, but I managed to put something wicked together. Hope yours is coming along nicely.
@McKay & Sparrow: I have an even awesomer idea for our battle, but the main issue I'll have is time. Not sure I'll get to knock it out in the time we have left (I think it's Thurs, right?). Anyway, good luck to you two!
Yup, Thursday. I'm still trying to decide between two different, totally awesome ideas, so TIME. Yes. Ug.
I've been super busy, but I'm trying to knock it out now. It isn't due until Tuesday, right?
Also, I like that prompt, too -- but I think I'd rather stick with mine.
Yup, Tuesday.
Cool. I've been so fucking behind in school that the story took a backseat, but I'm really happy with the barebones I have right now. I should have it done tomorrow, hopefully.
Agh! When is ours due? I still don't have a computer.
Agh! When is ours due? I still don't have a computer.
Thursday first drafts are due.
Hello everyone. Still learning the ropes. I would like to challenge thee "sean of the dead" to a beyond thunderdome duel.
Thank you so much for making my rivalry dreams almost come true.
Waiting eagerly for a response...
If he accepts my challenge will I need 30 points total to post my story at the end of each week. I only have 28 as of now but I've been working on earning more.
Are you asking for verification? Because that is generally how it is done in classic thunderdome. Although exceptions have/can be made depending on your mutual agreement.
@J.R. Can I call you JR? sure, let's do this.
i'm nervous, this will be my first time...
Your welcome Avery. I bet he will accept. Yeah. I'm just not that sure how it works. I just became a workshop member and i was wondering what all the thunderdome submissions were so i found this thread and thumbed through it a bit. l am very intrigued with the idea. I should have enough points by the end of the challenge so i am fine posting it twice.
And the rivalry continues. He beat me to a post again lol.
Your prompt is:
Dead leaves covered the path.
Great prompt good luck guys
@sean of the dead- Only my rival can call me J.R. so yes, you can. So I guess we have a week. It's my first time too, so be gentle. Is a 12:00a.m central standard time deadline next (monday night)tuesday morning good for you.
@ Stacy-Thanks Stacy, I'll need all the luck I can get. I read the prompt an hour ago and thought about it while i showered and cooked. I'm sitting here now, infront of the screen, and I've got nothing.
Midnight Monday works nicely, yes
"so be gentle"
NONE OF THIS! Not allowed. No gentle. I won't have it.
Sound, I managed to not save my story... right before my computer crashed. I'm a complete dumbass and have to completely forfeit. There's no way I'd have it done by the end of this week, let alone tonight.
Whhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Sorry about that, that blows. I'm always open to extending, if you want. No worries if you don't.
I would, but it would literally be this time next week before I'd even get to start the goddamn thing. I wrote it while stoned off my ass, so I only have a vague memory of it. I'm fucking stupid.
I may have to withdraw from ours, too--Mckay and Sound. It's been a helluva week. Or if we could postpone to say Monday?
I'm fine with Monday. McKay?
I'm fine with Monday. McKay?
Maybe everyone is secretly terrified of what will happen if they beat Sound. Are you quietly threatening to break our kneecaps if we beat you, Sound?*
*Yes. Yes he is. Help me.I already beat Sound once :D
I'm great with monday, I haven't had a luck of writing time.
And how are your knee caps recovering, Sparrow?
And I'm pretty vocal about the whole knee cap business. Challenge me at your own risk.
Hey guys, looks like I am going to have to pull out after all. I thought I could throw something together over the weekend but I've just got a call that my grandmother is in the hospital and it looks pretty bad. Sorry.
Number one - Renee, so sorry. Know our thoughts are with you.
Number two - No one wants to do this, it seems.
Very sorry to hear that Stark.
On the plus side Avery Im on schedule to have my draft in on Monday. I can't wait to find out what sean is writing.
Sorry Renee.
No worries, Renee. Sorry.
Guess it's McKay and me..I think? Otherwise I have two stories (counting Courtney's battle) that I can't use to crush someone with.
Ok shit. Somebody challenge me.
Do it quick before I wake up tomorrow and get scurred and delete this.
Not sure if you'd want to, but would you consider in for Courtney with the same prompt you gave us??
Been away for awhile and haven't written anything in about a month. I need a kick in the ass to get back in gear. So, what better way than a battle. I challenge someone, anyone.
Rian -- Can we do a one-week only, like the one I did with J.Y.? This week just became open, but next week is full. So if you want to do a one-draft only, one-week deadline, I challenge thee.
(I was going to offer this to Sound, but I got in late for his offer to Wildman... so there's a clusterfuck on my end. If Wildman accepts Sound's offer, I'll battle Rian; if not, I'll climb back in to my battle with Sound. Does that work?)
Court: one week is cool. Soon as you find out what's up with sound let me know.
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Looks to me like Moon and Court are battling.
Your prompt is: Laxatives and accidents
Go!