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#1 Bill Bullet

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Posted 18 July 2015 - 07:33 PM

So there are quite a few talented writers on this forum and I think they all deserve some recognition, so this thread starts the first Golden Pen Event!

The event, which starts Sunday July 19th at 00:00 EST will last till Saturday July 25th 13:00 EST.

First place wins their choice of EITHER the Mauler Pack (valued $80 USD) or the Highlander IIC Pack (valued $80 USD).

Second prize wins the Mech of their choice from the New Reinforcements Pack.

Third prize will be awarded to a "Fan Favorite" who's submission garners the most "Likes". They win 30 days of Premium time.

THE RULES

1) Submissions MUST be original content only. Reposts of previous content (either yours or someone else's) will not be allowed.

2) Your story must be LESS than 2,500 words

3) Your story must take place within the MechWarrior/BattleTech universe, but can be from any period in said universe up to and including the Dark Age.

4) You MAY use real people/events, for example: An account of a battle between the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers and Robinson's Rangers Brigade. However, you must indicate as such at the beginning of your story with the tag <<The following is based on real people and events>> There is to be no name and shame or personal attacks. Persons included in such a story WILL be contacted to verify this.

5) All submissions and must be made BEFORE 13:00 EST on Saturday July 25th. NO EDITS CAN BE MADE AFTER SUBMISSION.

6) Points will be detracted for consistent poor grammar and spelling.

7) Submissions must be posted to the separate thread marked THE GOLDEN PEN EVENT which will be started by me.

Other rules may be added as I think of them, so please check back on this thread regularly. Posts submitted before a rule change will not be affected by the rule change unless specifically stated.

Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the event no later than a month after the winners are announced. (barring horrific financial losses on my part like homelessness, but in that case I won't have internet for y'all to yell at me)

Edited by Bill Bullet, 20 July 2015 - 05:35 PM.


#2 Rhaythe

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 07:53 AM

You should submit this to Tina, see if she's willing to help drum up some more interested entrants.

#3 Bill Bullet

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 11:47 AM

View PostRhaythe, on 21 July 2015 - 07:53 AM, said:

You should submit this to Tina, see if she's willing to help drum up some more interested entrants.


Tina? I have idea who that is. I assume it's a dev. But no idea how to contact her lol. Great idea though, thanks!

Edited by Bill Bullet, 21 July 2015 - 11:50 AM.


#4 Juodas Varnas

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 11:51 AM

View PostBill Bullet, on 21 July 2015 - 11:47 AM, said:


Tina? I have idea who that is. I assume it's a dev. But no idea how to contact her lol. Great idea though, thanks!

She's the community manager.
http://mwomercs.com/...53-tina-benoit/

#5 Bill Bullet

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 12:01 PM

Thanks Varnas! Sent her a message!

#6 Rhaythe

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 04:55 PM

Will be posting my story soon.

Should probably get an admin to clean up the other thread. All of the commentary are going to be distracting from the posts containing links to our stories. Just a suggestion.

#7 Bill Bullet

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 06:50 PM

It is a tad concerning, but I'm keeping an eye on it. If it gets out of control I'll take steps.

#8 Bill Bullet

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Posted 24 July 2015 - 10:00 AM

Contest ends tomorrow! Get your stories in before the deadline for a chance to win!

#9 Rhaythe

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Posted 24 July 2015 - 11:06 AM

Did Tina ever get back to you? Maybe drop a post on the General Forum about this event to stir up some entries. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, sometimes.

#10 Bill Bullet

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Posted 24 July 2015 - 06:09 PM

She did, she was great. In fact it's on their Facebook and Twitter right now!

#11 Bill Bullet

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Posted 24 July 2015 - 06:18 PM

DUE TO SOME CONFUSION ABOUT EDITS, I HAVE CHANGED THE RULES TO ALLOW EDITS TO STORIES UNTIL THE DEADLINE EXPIRES ON SATURDAY AT 13:00 EST. ALL THOSE WHO HAVE POSTED STORIES SO FAR WILL BE INFORMED OF THIS CHANGE VIA PM.

EDITS MADE AFTER 13:00 EST ON SATURDAY 7/25/15 WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

#12 Bill Bullet

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Posted 30 July 2015 - 08:49 AM

Winners to be announced at 5:30 EST in a separate thread! Also, because we had such a good turnout, NEW PRIZES!!

FIRST PLACE: Winner's choice of either the Mauler Pack or Highlander IIC pack!

SECOND PLACE: Winner's choice of Either the Crab or Hunchback IIC pack!

THIRD PLACE: Winner's choice of either the Wolfhound or Jenner IIC pack!

FAN FAVORITE: Winner's choice of one Mech from the New Reinforcements or Resistance 4th Variant packs!

HONORABLE MENTIONS: There will be 3 honorable mentions who win 7 days of Premium Time!

#13 Rhaythe

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Posted 30 July 2015 - 09:34 AM

Wow. That's exceedingly generous.

#14 Bill Bullet

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Posted 30 July 2015 - 10:08 AM

Well it's either this or start a 401k...I made the only responsible decision.

#15 Bill Bullet

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Posted 30 July 2015 - 01:42 PM

See who won! http://mwomercs.com/...ve-our-winners/





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