Seth Cross Writing

[Miz]

Speaking of GH... Many changes are about to come to that site

But, I can't tell you people yet

 

[Zedzy]

I voted yes.

We need something to do while we are waiting for our questions to be answered, or for people who need help.

It would also be an easy way to get more posts .

 

[Battlemapsta]

I voted yes.

We need something to do while we are waiting for our questions to be answered, or for people who need help.

It would also be an easy way to get more posts .

Plus it could result in a very interesting story.

 

[DM Cross]

So, I have finally re-named book 3 in the Blood War series! I have also restructured the plot a LOT and I am a plot-twist-genius, kids.

Blood War, book 5, should also get a re-name to prevent confusion. I also have plans in the making For bigger, badder things

Stay tuned.

 

[Fatmankev]

Yo, those stories are pretty long... I need to know that they'll be worth reading before I, well, start reading them. Will they be worth my time?

 

[DM Cross]

That isn't my place to tell anyone. Hence the point to reading them yourself. Or ask someone who's read 'em. Most of the older crew around the site have read it.

 

[Xapphire]

Woah, I can't believe I didn't see this before, but I would totally support you guys on this, as I see GH as more of like a little community for poetry etc, and the rps there aren't played on with that much people, but we should consider it here, as I have like a year or so ago posted a thread asking for one in suggestions, so yah. please make one!!

 

[Arcane]

So is it final? It's not happening?

:[

 

[Ninva]

So is it final? It's not happening?

:[

I suggest you go to another forum to RP if you really want to, or you could make a new forum. You could always advertise it in the General Discussion forum telling TH.net that you aim for making a subforum for TH.net. GH's RP isn't very active, so I'm sure you can make a more advanced and unique RPG forum.

 

[Pineapple]

I suggest you go to another forum to RP if you really want to, or you could make a new forum. You could always advertise it in the General Discussion forum telling TH.net that you aim for making a subforum for TH.net. GH's RP isn't very active, so I'm sure you can make a more advanced and unique RPG forum.

That would be becuase people say its not active so don't go to it.

 

[Arcane]

@Ninva: I AM on another RPing forum. It's just that RPs have this bad habit of dying out. Look at GH, look at Wc3c, look at VZ. Plus, I'm so bored that I usually join multiple RPs at a time - good writing exercise.

@Pineapple: Nah. People just start slacking off after a while. Or maybe some people vanish for a week. Delays delays delays. I find that sometimes it's also because nobody but the creator has any idea of what they should do besides fight each other, which results in boredom.

 

[Xapphire]

We can obviously make small topics and post rules etc. Not only would it take to too long to do, in terms of confusion etc. Is it too much to ask for a section where we can put this..? I mean in the Graphics Zone, theres a The Helpers Gallery and Requests, it would be the same Idea, maybe making a Writing Corner for peoples works of Writings, and another forum to Roleplay.

 

[Pineapple]

We can obviously make small topics and post rules etc. Not only would it take to too long to do, in terms of confusion etc. Is it too much to ask for a section where we can put this..? I mean in the Graphics Zone, theres a The Helpers Gallery and Requests, it would be the same Idea, maybe making a Writing Corner for peoples works of Writings, and another forum to Roleplay.

I am sure you can make your own RP here, you could place it in the writters corner or the general discussion. I don't think that would be a problem. Make a forum for it? Nah, that chose not too.

Really, you should be asking if RPing is forumless, or agianst the rules of TH.

 

[DM Cross]

It's not against the rules, but a) I won't endorse it b) I won't aid it and c) I won't make a forum for it. Things worked out for Goth's High, so there will be no shutting down of that site.

 

[DM Cross]

Poetry Contest 6 [Version 2] [Results in Post 1]

Previous Contests
Poetry Contest 1 [Mer De Noms]
Poetry Contest 2 [hortononon]
Poetry Contest 3 [Monsterous]
Poetry Contest 4 [Halo_king116]
Poetry Contest 5 [Tharius]​

And so it begins... Poetry Contest 6, that is.

Topic and Rules

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The topic for this contest is the elements. How you interpret that is entirely up to you.

• You may submit any type of poem, as long as it relates in some way to the topic stated above.
• Any submitted poem must be at least 4 lines in length. There is no maximum limitation.
• Only one poem may be submitted per contestant.
• The poem must be written by YOU. You cannot take another person's work or have anyone write it for you. Anyone caught violating this rule will be permanently banned from these contests.
• Any entered poem must be written specifically for this contest. Even if you wrote it yourself, if it was written previous to the beginning of this contest, it is not allowed.
• Winners can not enter the next contest. They must either host and not judge, or host and judge. If they choose not to host, they may not judge, either.
• Do not edit your poem after you've entered it. You have until the deadline to work on it, so if you feel you might not be completely satisfied with it, take your time. Once it's entered, if you edit your poem, you can and will be disqualified. We cannot take the risk of someone getting "inspired" by someone else's poem and basically copying them.

Judging

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Head Judge - Seth Cross

Submitted poems will be judged using the following criteria:

1. Clarity and Emotional Impact [40 points] - Is the meaning behind your poem clear? If you are describing something, does the poem paint a clear picture? Does your poem make us feel what it is intended to express?
2. Grammar/Spelling [15 points] - Grammar and spelling should be taken care of without having to be told. Although poems can get away with certain grammatical infractions where prose cannot, if poor grammar obscures the ideas being expressed without reason, it makes it extremely hard to read. Poor spelling, of course, is unforgivable in this age of spellcheckers. This applies to 1337speak nad AOL tlak 2.
3. Flow and Rhythm [25 Points] - Does your poem flow smoothly, or are there pauses and jolts, making it choppy and difficult to read? This is separate from rhyme - poems do not have to rhyme, nor will be they be penalized if they do not.
4. Word Quality and Choice [20 points] - Does your poem have only basic vocabulary, or have you used a larger selection of words? On the other hand, have you used difficult or obscure words with no other reason than to confuse people or show off? If you use the same word several times when you could have switched it up, or if you use words so long and unwieldy that they break the flow of your poem, this is where you'll lose points.
5. There is no fifth criterion.

Naturally, if you add up all the possible top scores in each category, you will get 100. Your score will, obviously, be X/100 for each judge. The three scores will be added and then divided by three (assuming that we still have three judges by the end), to get the average of the three scores. Highest score wins!

Deadline:

The deadline for Poetry Contest 6 is Friday, July 25th, midnight EST (GMT -5). Time zones don't matter.

The Rewards:

Winners of previous contests have always received a large number of reputation from various participants, judges and spectators. Since contest 5, we've given out awards when we get enough contestants. So, provided we get the entries, here's to hoping we have the chance to give out awards!

Entrants:
Anman64
Sil3nt
Fatmankev
Ninva
Xapphire
Seb!
Zakyath
hortononon
jonadrian619​

Good luck!

RESULTS!​

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First Place: jonadrian619 [95]
Second Place: Ninva & Fatmankev [91] TIE!
Third Place: Sil3nt [88]

Runner ups:
Seb! [87]
Xapphire [83]
Anman64 [82]
Zakyath [81]
Hortononon [79]

Congratulations to our 4 top winners! Unfortunately, because we only had 9 entrants, there will be no awards awarded this time. Better luck to our runner ups for next time!

As per usual, detailed reports of the scores will not be given out. Please do not PM me or request them, the answer was, is and always will be no
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[Miz]

I can judge again if you want.

 

[jonadrian619]

I've been waiting for this contest for years, well, atleast in a long span of time.

I will join this contest.:thup: I'll submit my poem when the time is right.

My main weakness in poetry is flow (I always resort to random poetry), but I have to deal with it though and try to learn more on how to make a smooth flow in poetry.

Anyways, good luck for the future entrants:thup:!!

 

[Ninva]

Make a short story contest.

 

[Halahan]

I won the first short story contest remember?

 

[BlowingKush]

Oh Man, boy do I have a masterpiece ready for you guys.