Short Story Contest (Silent Hunter 3 Forum)

William516 · 02-21-07, 11:05 AM

Well I'm a member of both forums, here at subsim and also over at UBI. I was hoping to find some interest in a short story competition. While this is not my idea at all, I often do like to right stories and have seen many stories posted that rival my own and I find a good read. I think this is a good way to no only join the two forums to some extent but also to get the hard work of those writing stories recognized.

There is nothing more disturbing at least to me that writing something and then not seeing a single comment posted about it, either good or bad. I know some real hard work goes into any type of writing and now this could be a chance to also show both forums your hidden or in some cases not so hidden talent.

The invite goes out to all story writers, and I do not know if I even have permission to invite but the more writers the better the competition is.

I have read many stories here on the subsim forum that are great and should be read by others and now is your chance.

If your interested in this please stop by the UBI Forum at the below link. You should be able to find the rules and dates for the next contest. If there is not enough interest then I believe the contest will stop and all those long hours spent writing for all of us could be lost.

Hope to see you there

Click below to go to the forum
http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...3/m/5681052025

Have a great day

William
Captain
U-66
Tiger Shark

AVGWarhawk · 02-21-07, 11:29 AM

I was in the first one that was held there. Did not win but it was fun all the same. I wonder how many here wander over their and look a the forums.:hmm:

Jimbuna · 02-21-07, 11:35 AM

I have on occassion...but never actually posted

danlisa · 02-21-07, 11:48 AM

Can the sticky link at the top of this channel be passed forward to the UBI forums?

Dan Biddles - Hechler's war

This is an excellent read.

Brag · 02-21-07, 12:14 PM

I just been to the UBI forum and was unable to register. Besides I was confused. Where are the contest rules? I think it will be fun to enter

William516 · 02-21-07, 01:01 PM

Trying to work both sides of the forum here and it can prove to be a challenge. The rules are simple however I'm not 100% sure that these rules are the only rules at this time. The short story contest never really took off so there may be room to adjust or modify the rules.

The only rules I remember and that are posted are as followed

The closing date for all entries is the 27th January 2007.
The normal rules apply, a minimum of 1500 words
No pics or screenshots (keeps 56K users from getting headaches)
I believe content and language is also a rule but I cant find it.

I will try and get an answer to you about more rules and who is running it.
I did post a link to the subsim sticky as mentioned above in your post. So hopefully we will be able to link this together.

Also there is a screenshot contest as well on the UBI forum that you might be interested if you happen to have good shots. The rules are very strict so please read them carefully before posting in that forum. As always if there are any questions lots of friendly people are there to help and answer you.

As for the UBI forum registration I dont know why it would give you a hard time, it should simply be choose a name and password and fill in the required info. I didn't have a problem with it when i signed up. If you continue to have a problem feel free to ask for help.

Have a great day

William
Captain
U-66
Tiger Shark

danlisa · 02-21-07, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William516

The only rules I remember and that are posted are as followed

The closing date for all entries is the 27th January 2007.

:hmm: Um, is that a correct date? Today is the 21st February 2007.

bigboywooly · 02-21-07, 01:08 PM

Why not just run one on here ?

There are some great story writers on this site
Kudos to you all and keep em coming

STEED · 02-21-07, 01:11 PM

Me and the boys sent out in May 1945, 15 minutes latter we rec'd a radio message the war is over.

The End.

Short and sweet.

Brag · 02-21-07, 02:26 PM

Steeeeeeeeeeeed!

AVGWarhawk · 02-21-07, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Me and the boys sent out in May 1945, 15 minutes latter we rec'd a radio message the war is over.

The End.

Short and sweet.

Man that was a nail bitter! I was on the edge of my seat

Jimbuna · 02-21-07, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

Me and the boys sent out in May 1945, 15 minutes latter we rec'd a radio message the war is over.

The End.

Short and sweet.

Poor sods....didn't even manage to make tke pier :rotfl:

William516 · 02-21-07, 05:00 PM

Ok looks like the person running the SH3 short story contest will be RealJambo over at the UBI SH3 Forum. Thanks to the many people that have expressed an interest we saved the short story comp from going under.

Rules are as followed at this time.
(Taken from previous post on UBI)
--Ok I think we have a go Houston!

I propose the following guidelines - I am open to bribes suggestions, but tentatively suggest:

* Wording: Minimum 1500 and no maximum - but do bear in mind very very long entries may put some readers off.

* No screenshots - we're trying to encourage participation from other forum members and the added task of capturing and posting specific screenshots may be discouraging, and the quality of the screenshots - good or bad - could divert attention from the writing content.

* Let's start actually posting the entries from March 1st (gives us time to get writing) and have a deadline of the 18th (ala the Screenshot comp - seeing as I stay up 'til midnight to administrate the posting/voting threads that night anyway) and voting finishing on the 31st.

* Complete stories and parts of stories are fine. Best to include links back to the previous parts if it isn't a complete story you are entering.

Now I have to remind you we won't be able to sticky this comp. Provided the comp is supported well, then that may change but for now we'll just have to see how it goes. I'll make sure the posting thread isn't buried so don't worry.

As for the certificate, I'll come back to you about that, just need to check a few things.

Any Questions? If we're all happy - I'll give you all time to think and post back, I'll start a new thread tomorrow announcing the March Comp.

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Threads will remain on the UBI forum for now or could be double posted I guess for anyone interested.

Hope to see some of your writings and creativness soon.

William
Captain
U-66
Tiger Shark

Jimbuna · 02-21-07, 05:52 PM

Am I allowed to consult with my publisher first

Brag · 02-21-07, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Am I allowed to consult with my publisher first

Who is that? Bernard Verlag?

02-21-07, 11:05 AM	#1
William516 Gunner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 92 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Short Story Contest (Silent Hunter 3 Forum) Well I'm a member of both forums, here at subsim and also over at UBI. I was hoping to find some interest in a short story competition. While this is not my idea at all, I often do like to right stories and have seen many stories posted that rival my own and I find a good read. I think this is a good way to no only join the two forums to some extent but also to get the hard work of those writing stories recognized. There is nothing more disturbing at least to me that writing something and then not seeing a single comment posted about it, either good or bad. I know some real hard work goes into any type of writing and now this could be a chance to also show both forums your hidden or in some cases not so hidden talent. The invite goes out to all story writers, and I do not know if I even have permission to invite but the more writers the better the competition is. I have read many stories here on the subsim forum that are great and should be read by others and now is your chance. If your interested in this please stop by the UBI Forum at the below link. You should be able to find the rules and dates for the next contest. If there is not enough interest then I believe the contest will stop and all those long hours spent writing for all of us could be lost. Hope to see you there Click below to go to the forum http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...3/m/5681052025 Have a great day William Captain U-66 Tiger Shark

02-21-07, 11:29 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I was in the first one that was held there. Did not win but it was fun all the same. I wonder how many here wander over their and look a the forums.:hmm: __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

02-21-07, 11:35 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I have on occassion...but never actually posted __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-07, 11:48 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Can the sticky link at the top of this channel be passed forward to the UBI forums? Dan Biddles - Hechler's war This is an excellent read. __________________

02-21-07, 12:14 PM	#5
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I just been to the UBI forum and was unable to register. Besides I was confused. Where are the contest rules? I think it will be fun to enter __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-21-07, 01:01 PM	#6
William516 Gunner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 92 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Trying to work both sides of the forum here and it can prove to be a challenge. The rules are simple however I'm not 100% sure that these rules are the only rules at this time. The short story contest never really took off so there may be room to adjust or modify the rules. The only rules I remember and that are posted are as followed The closing date for all entries is the 27th January 2007. The normal rules apply, a minimum of 1500 words No pics or screenshots (keeps 56K users from getting headaches) I believe content and language is also a rule but I cant find it. I will try and get an answer to you about more rules and who is running it. I did post a link to the subsim sticky as mentioned above in your post. So hopefully we will be able to link this together. Also there is a screenshot contest as well on the UBI forum that you might be interested if you happen to have good shots. The rules are very strict so please read them carefully before posting in that forum. As always if there are any questions lots of friendly people are there to help and answer you. As for the UBI forum registration I dont know why it would give you a hard time, it should simply be choose a name and password and fill in the required info. I didn't have a problem with it when i signed up. If you continue to have a problem feel free to ask for help. Have a great day William Captain U-66 Tiger Shark

02-21-07, 01:08 PM	#8
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Why not just run one on here ? There are some great story writers on this site Kudos to you all and keep em coming __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

02-21-07, 01:11 PM	#9
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Me and the boys sent out in May 1945, 15 minutes latter we rec'd a radio message the war is over. The End. Short and sweet. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-21-07, 02:26 PM	#10
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Steeeeeeeeeeeed! __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-21-07, 05:00 PM	#13
William516 Gunner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 92 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Ok looks like the person running the SH3 short story contest will be RealJambo over at the UBI SH3 Forum. Thanks to the many people that have expressed an interest we saved the short story comp from going under. Rules are as followed at this time. (Taken from previous post on UBI) --Ok I think we have a go Houston! I propose the following guidelines - I am open to bribes suggestions, but tentatively suggest: * Wording: Minimum 1500 and no maximum - but do bear in mind very very long entries may put some readers off. * No screenshots - we're trying to encourage participation from other forum members and the added task of capturing and posting specific screenshots may be discouraging, and the quality of the screenshots - good or bad - could divert attention from the writing content. * Let's start actually posting the entries from March 1st (gives us time to get writing) and have a deadline of the 18th (ala the Screenshot comp - seeing as I stay up 'til midnight to administrate the posting/voting threads that night anyway) and voting finishing on the 31st. * Complete stories and parts of stories are fine. Best to include links back to the previous parts if it isn't a complete story you are entering. Now I have to remind you we won't be able to sticky this comp. Provided the comp is supported well, then that may change but for now we'll just have to see how it goes. I'll make sure the posting thread isn't buried so don't worry. As for the certificate, I'll come back to you about that, just need to check a few things. Any Questions? If we're all happy - I'll give you all time to think and post back, I'll start a new thread tomorrow announcing the March Comp. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Threads will remain on the UBI forum for now or could be double posted I guess for anyone interested. Hope to see some of your writings and creativness soon. William Captain U-66 Tiger Shark

02-21-07, 05:52 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Am I allowed to consult with my publisher first __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!