1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Contest July-August 2021 Short Story Contest Tie Breaker (Polls close Sept 14)

Discussion in 'Fluff and Stories' started by Scalenex, Sep 1, 2021.

Tags:
?

Which story do you like best

Poll closed Sep 14, 2021.

  1. The Enemy Inside

    3 vote(s)
    23.1%

  2. Only in Death

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%

  3. A Skaven, a Dark Elf, and a Chaos Dwarf Walk into the Jungle

    6 vote(s)
    46.2%
Page 3 of 3
  1. Y'ttar Scaletail
    Troglodon

    Y'ttar Scaletail Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2,049
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Well one could argue that writers are gods of a sort (at least upon their own realm of vellum.) With the press of buttons or the flourish of a pen they create civilisations, worlds, many lives. With the press of buttons or the flourish of a pen they destroy civiliations, worlds, and many lives. Writers can often be cruel beings, placing their characters through more anguish and suffering than a mortal being should experience. They may claim that it is for the characters to remerge from the furnace stronger and greater, and they may be right, but their actions are oft still ones of cruelty. Place these creative and bloodthirsty beings in opposition to others in such an arena of death and it could be a battle of the ages...or the three of them just throw pens and pencils at each other until everyone gets bored and goes home. Probably the latter.
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2021
    Y'ttar Scaletail, Sep 7, 2021
    #41
    Scalenex, Paradoxical Pacifism, Imrahil and 3 others like this.
  2. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

    Messages:
    15,985
    Likes Received:
    34,473
    Trophy Points:
    113
    ...do you really believe that the sudden disappearance of some members of Lustria online was merely due to life choices? :angelic:
     
    Killer Angel, Sep 7, 2021
    #42
    Imrahil, Lizards of Renown and NIGHTBRINGER like this.
  3. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

    Messages:
    10,817
    Likes Received:
    27,000
    Trophy Points:
    113
    [LoR eyes glaze over and he speaks with an other-worldly voice]

    "You must seek out the @Scolenex , my son. Only he can explain the true chaos that is the short story contest"
     
    Lizards of Renown, Sep 7, 2021
    #43
    Imrahil and NIGHTBRINGER like this.
  4. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

    Messages:
    84,613
    Likes Received:
    267,425
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Oh no, wasn't @Bowser into this short story stuff before his disappearance?? He shall be avenged!

    I guess we'll see first hand should this second round of voting end in a tie.
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 7, 2021
    #44
    Lizards of Renown and Imrahil like this.
  5. Scalenex
    Slann

    Scalenex Keeper of the Indexes Staff Member

    Messages:
    10,817
    Likes Received:
    19,261
    Trophy Points:
    113
    We got a good voter turnout, so I'm glad I set a long entry window on this.

    It does look like we got every one who voted the first time plus a couple more. I'm glad people are still interesting in these contests after years of their existence.

    I asked everyone to reread these pieces before re-voting, and I followed my own rules, though I ended up voting for the same piece twice.

    I also voted for Sprouting Flower for what it's worth.
     
    Scalenex, Sep 11, 2021
    #45
    Killer Angel, Lizards of Renown and Paradoxical Pacifism like this.
  6. Paradoxical Pacifism
    Skink Chief

    Paradoxical Pacifism Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,635
    Likes Received:
    3,439
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Didn't vote yet since I honestly can't decide who to vote for this time lol. I'll probably decide after I finish writing my reviews
     
    Paradoxical Pacifism, Sep 11, 2021
    #46
    Lizards of Renown likes this.
  7. Scolenex
    Ripperdactil

    Scolenex Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    489
    Likes Received:
    1,419
    Trophy Points:
    93
    It's just interesting stories to read. What more explanation do you need?
     
    Scolenex, Sep 13, 2021
    #47
    Lizards of Renown likes this.
  8. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

    Messages:
    10,817
    Likes Received:
    27,000
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I was kind of hoping you'd continue the whole mystery hype thing we started on Nightbringer participating / reading the short story contest...

    (It's a vain hope, but I thought if amusing enough he might get inspired)
     
    Lizards of Renown, Sep 13, 2021
    #48
    NIGHTBRINGER likes this.
  9. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

    Messages:
    84,613
    Likes Received:
    267,425
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Unfortunately, as they say: "it takes two to tango".
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 13, 2021
    #49
    Lizards of Renown likes this.
  10. Scalenex
    Slann

    Scalenex Keeper of the Indexes Staff Member

    Messages:
    10,817
    Likes Received:
    19,261
    Trophy Points:
    113
    If I had a nickel for every three-way tie, I'd have two nickels. Not a lot, but it's still weird that it happened twice.
     
    Scalenex, Sep 13, 2021
    #50
    Paul1748 and Lizards of Renown like this.
  11. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

    Messages:
    84,613
    Likes Received:
    267,425
    Trophy Points:
    113
    5mrtud.jpg
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 14, 2021
    #51
    Imrahil and Lizards of Renown like this.
  12. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

    Messages:
    15,985
    Likes Received:
    34,473
    Trophy Points:
    113
    well, i'm not the winner, but this is my FIFTH consecutive podium.
    I'm pretty proud of it. :D
     
    Killer Angel, Sep 14, 2021
    #52
    Imrahil, Paul1748 and Y'ttar Scaletail like this.
  13. Y'ttar Scaletail
    Troglodon

    Y'ttar Scaletail Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    642
    Likes Received:
    2,049
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Heh, guess we are podium buddies on this one, good sir!
     
    Y'ttar Scaletail, Sep 14, 2021
    #53
    Imrahil, Killer Angel and Paul1748 like this.
  14. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

    Messages:
    15,985
    Likes Received:
    34,473
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I would have liked to see your story win, but that was just personal preference, the winning piece is really good!
     
    Killer Angel, Sep 14, 2021
    #54
    Y'ttar Scaletail likes this.
  15. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

    Messages:
    84,613
    Likes Received:
    267,425
    Trophy Points:
    113
    No shame in "losing" to a Chaos Dwarf story.

    Did you know that Lustria Online short story competition entries featuring Chaos Dwarfs have a perfect undefeated championship record? Never finished in a position other than first!

    :D


    For Hashut!


    !2.png
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 14, 2021
    #55
    Lizards of Renown and Scalenex like this.
  16. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

    Messages:
    15,985
    Likes Received:
    34,473
    Trophy Points:
    113

    In the last comp, i won over @Lizards of Renown by a mere vote.
    This round he brought Chaos Dwarfs to the fray... i believe to avoid such an occurrence.
    Smart choice! :p
     
    Killer Angel, Sep 14, 2021
    #56
    Imrahil, Lizards of Renown and NIGHTBRINGER like this.
  17. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

    NIGHTBRINGER Second Spawning

    Messages:
    84,613
    Likes Received:
    267,425
    Trophy Points:
    113
    He is a smart man!
     
    NIGHTBRINGER, Sep 14, 2021
    #57
    Lizards of Renown likes this.
Page 3 of 3

Share This Page