Fan Fic Contest: Are you the best writer?

[Gatehop-Quickfingers]

Originally Posted by Tornado

I wish you got a story in too Araaz. I believe Gatehop had the first entry after the prompt. I have not read it yet though. Most likely tomorrow.

Yah, Grimm, I got my my entry in first...oh yeah, when is the judging going to happen?

[Bro-man]

Not sure when the voting will start. Probably will get in by tonight or in the next morning.

Oh and SoA, sorry about "Pique" and "peek" deal. Was going to fast on writing, wasen't paying attention.

Tornado I was also intending for the orignial flagbearer was differnt before Sir Gilbert took the banner. The Original holder was killed and was holding onto the flag and starring at it one last time and the other knight was Sir Gilbert who took it with him. On the Sir Gilbert and Kelda deal in your story, I will consider it a bad dream and was glad that you didn't go into graphic details.

I glad you enjoyed it. Also were you interested when I had Drake fought a Raptor rider, thinking of new units added to the Grut ranks?

[The Grim Reaper's Friend]

Oh, so that's why there were several. I thought it was Tornak. I just read your story before dinner, Bro-man, and it was pretty good. The only advice I might have would be to watch the tenses. There were a lot of shifts from present progressive... uh, perfect...something... to past something or other. Other than that, great story.
Oh, and Gatehop, I really liked your story too. It was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to any other entries you put in!

[Tornado]

Originally Posted by The Grim Reaper's Friend

Oh, so that's why there were several. I thought it was Tornak. I just read your story before dinner, Bro-man, and it was pretty good. The only advice I might have would be to watch the tenses. There were a lot of shifts from present progressive... uh, perfect...something... to past something or other. Other than that, great story.
Oh, and Gatehop, I really liked your story too. It was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to any other entries you put in!

I believe those shifting tenses is known as Tornado syndrome.
I did like the raptors Bro-Man. Like TGRF I envisioned multiple Tornaks. Very cool. I totally understood the flag bearers. I just liked the original better then Gilby. OK AMIS, bring on the judging.

[AMIS]

I'll finish reading them all this morning and will be judging this morning. The results will be in this afternoon.

Excellent stories by everyone.

[AMIS]

This was tough - wow but I had a rough choice. I read each one several times - not for judging - just because they were great!

Some of these were exactly what I was looking for while others took me down memory lane (which scares me at times). If this had been a 100 yard dash the difference between first and last would have been less than a 100th of a second.

First Place

Spoiler Alert!

Tornado - A concise, fun read making me want to read more. I don't think Gilbert dies but this would be a close call.
Loved the banter between the knights and the concern over Kelda's wings.
Not sure I would've put the last line in a spoiler.

Second Place

Spoiler Alert!

Gatehop - The character of Saera was awesome specifically with her growth to self-awareness.
The Leedo/Derrin conflict was a very cool touch indeed.
One note: I thought lock picks would be useful in a prison cell.

Third Place

Spoiler Alert!

TGRFriend - I loved the success of the mission coupled with the failure of Thaled and Elweren to get back by themselves. These are the types of stories that I've always gotten into.

Honorable Mentions

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Bro-Man - I thoroughly enjoyed this trip through battle. Grimnack's one of my (and my youngest's) favorite characters.
As I read the story it actually reminded me of a old style of war movie. Specifically Zulu which if you haven't seen it you should...or at least ask your granddad about it.
Great story!

Tornado's friend - a very well written piece that actually pulled the flavor of the prompt without using it. Well worth the read!
If possible get him to join, I'd like to read more of his work.

Looking forward to the next prompt.

[Bro-man]

I did see the movie Zulu, that had Micheal Caine in it. I didn't realize at first that I was using that story. Adding a heroscape theme into that battle would be interesting to see so that's why I did this story.

Congrats on the win Tornado! So that makes you how many wins?

I know I got one win, two third place wins, and now an honorable mention and- *thinking about it*

(Note to self, must keep score on all wins and who won them.)

[Tornado]

I did not expect this in the least and hence, I have no prompt in mind. Wow, I am stunned. I knew I wanted zombies and that was about it. The story wrote itself. I feel bad now that I have not read other entries yet. I promise I will get to them all.

On the last line spoiler, I would normally never do that AMIS. When re-reading it though I found my eye drawn to brainsss... I did not want the reader reading that early. If it was a book I would have made sure that last line was on the next page.

Hmmm, a prompt, a prompt. I am thinking something involving Sudema or Braxas. Let me ponder on this a bit. Hopefully I can get that up in a couple hours, otherwise after work in about four hours or so.

That is win number two for me Bro-man. A sudden rise to the top after bottom dwelling for weeks on end. Still sitting here a bit amazed.
Also the first half dozen competitions are archived in the Fan Fic Contest Archive thread. Someone actually needs to step up and update that. I think maybe SoA has three wins and no one else more then two. Back to work and thinking about the prompt.

EDIT: Deep in the heart of a forbidden forest a clearing opens. Sunlight pours in to reveal numerous lifelike stone statues. There is no doubt they are of the missing troops that traveled through this area. Someone whispers "Sudema".

Basically a search and rescue group goes out trying to discover what happened to their missing troops. Feel free to use whatever heroes and/or squads from whatever General your heart desires. New/original, heroes/squads are also OK. Any questions let me know. Ready, set, go.

[Son of Arathorn]

Good prompt, sorry I won't be here to win it! Too busy writing, speaking of which, I'm gonna plug it AGAIN, and say I need reviews and such.

[Gatehop-Quickfingers]

Hey, congrats Tornado! Not sure what to write in response to this prompt, but my creative juices are definitely flowing...hopefully I can think something up!

Oh yeah, Amis, when I wrote "...as useful as lock picks in a prison cell", I was thinking that they wouldn't be useful in keeping prisoners in...but if you are the prisoner, it certainly would be useful. Sorry for the confusion!

-Gatehop

[The Grim Reaper's Friend]

So... they go off to find their soldiers, and find the stones? Is that where we pick up? Or do we start at the beginning?

I believe those shifting tenses is known as Tornado syndrome.

Are. 'Are known'.

[Tornado]

Originally Posted by The Grim Reaper's Friend

So... they go off to find their soldiers, and find the stones? Is that where we pick up? Or do we start at the beginning?

Are. 'Are known'.

Nice catch, TGRF

Either way you want to write it is cool with me. It probably could use some set up to lay out out the different characters involved. I left it vague so you could use whoever you want. I hope that helps. Next time I will try to have a prompt in mind in case I win again, this caught me off guard. Good luck everyone, sad to hear no SoA again.