Monthly AE Author Contests from The American Legion
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Ankylosaur,
Posted on: 2011-01-02 16:49 in Mission Architect
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A lot of architects filled their available slots a long time ago, meaning you're excluding a lot of people who aren't willing to delete their arcs to make space for new ones.| This contest is open to arcs that are 3 months old or newer. |
That said, I'll throw in the only one of mine that qualifies: "Cole In Your Stocking", #474611.
Current Blog Post: "Why I am an Atheist..."
"And I say now these kittens, they do not get trained/As we did in the days when Victoria reigned!" -- T. S. Eliot, "Gus, the Theatre Cat"
You should drop that 3 month limit really. It's your contest and everything but many people outside of AE aren't aware of its sad state.
People really into AE probably haven't written anything new for 3 months. Because there really isn't a reason to make new ones when people don't play your old ones. One of my oldest arcs has like 5 plays.
Also most of the dedicated authors have ran out of slots long ago.
I'm not even saying this for myself. All my arcs are 3 months or less old- but I am a very rare case here. Every month my arcs will get older and slowly be disqualified.
Since you aren't having a theme- then why not just drop that 3 month cutoff. Otherwise you're looking at getting very few entries. It's hard to get entries for contests without any limitations much less ones with them.
Hmmm, alright sure! Let's toss a hat in the ring 
Arc #475246, "Bringing a Lord to Power"
Arc ID: 475246
Keywords: Challenging, Custom Characters, Magic
Length: Very Long (5 missions)
First Published: 12/19/2010
Morality: Villainous
Level Range: 40-54
Enemy Groups: Circle of Thorns, PPD, Council, Two Custom Groups
Description: Blightlord is looking for aid in a new project. Do you have the skill necessary to get things done?
Arc ID: 475246, "Bringing a Lord to Power"
"I'm only a simple man trying to cling to my tomorrow. Every day. By any means necessary."
-Caldwell B. Cladwell
I was going to wait to submit this arc, but with the three month rule I have to submit it now or never!
Name: A Very Special Episode
Arc ID: 457506
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Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
I had not considered the handicap the three month rule might create; and appreciate your feedback. The three month restriction is lifted. Please note that the restriction of one entry per author per month has been added.
The following arcs have been submitted. You have until January 21 at 23:59 EST to submit your arcs to be considered for the January grand prize.
Arc ID 474611
Arc ID 475246
Arc ID 457506
Arc ID 458576
Arc ID 3369
Arc ID 386861
Arc ID 458872
Arc ID 395861
Arc ID 3326
Arc ID 407176
Arc ID 351727
Arc ID 464550
Arc ID 478741
Arc ID 477906
Arc ID 67335
Arc ID 12647
Arc ID 367872
Arc ID 479103
Hey Trekkin, it's nice to see a supergroup interested enough in the AE system to hold a contest for it; I think I'll throw one of my arcs in for consideration, too. 
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Arc Name: The Icari
Arc ID#: 458576
Alignment: Heroic
Level Range: 20-24
Number of Missions: 5
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I'm not sure what level the members of your SG are, or if you plan on running the arcs submitted to this contest in a large group or solo them individually, but I thought I'd just note that if you're going to run my arc with a team, it might help if the team leader reads the text that team members normally don't see to them so they can keep up with the story, if you don't already have a system like this set up already. Just a suggestion, it's your contest! 
Good luck to everyone!
Supplemental Galactic Protectorate Fanfic
Thank you for that. I'd like to submit
Matchstick Women #3369 by @Bubbawheat
Level range 25+, 4 missions
Looking forward to seeing what themes the upcoming months bring, and glad to see someone else holding AE contests. Though I will warn you, even though I'm glad you lifted the 3 month restriction, I think having open submissions will net you a lot of submissions. The monthly theme will be a good way to restrict future months, just make sure it's not too vague so that tons of arcs kind of fit the theme, or too narrow so that very few arcs fit the theme. If you'd like any advice from someone with a little experience running AE contests, feel free to PM me or ignore me. Either way good luck!
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Since you asked...some members of the SG will be running these solo; but I will run them as an organized team event. We utilize our Ventrilo server so that everyone can hear what the story is behind the missions. Thanks for the tips though...I always appreciate good advice.
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Originally Posted by Mirror_Man
Hey Trekkin, it's nice to see a supergroup interested enough in the AE system to hold a contest for it; I think I'll throw one of my arcs in for consideration, too.
----- Arc Name: The Icari Arc ID#: 458576 Alignment: Heroic Level Range: 20-24 Number of Missions: 5 ----- I'm not sure what level the members of your SG are, or if you plan on running the arcs submitted to this contest in a large group or solo them individually, but I thought I'd just note that if you're going to run my arc with a team, it might help if the team leader reads the text that team members normally don't see to them so they can keep up with the story, if you don't already have a system like this set up already. Just a suggestion, it's your contest! Good luck to everyone! |
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This mean you guys are looking for tougher fights, doesn't it?|
Originally Posted by Trekkin
The arcs will not be judged based on rewards but based on storyline, creativity, maps, characters, and how challenging as well as enjoyable the arc is.
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Regardless, I'll toss my latest into your hat:
The Ghastly Secret Of Dreams #386861 by @Clave Dark 5
I hope you guys don't mind comedy arcs, apprently some people hate them worse than gold farm spam at the markets.
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It means that the level of challenge will be considered; but by no means the arc has to be difficult. For example; an arc might be a challenge when solo'd but relatively easy with a team. We will consider all of these variables. In the end; the arc which receives the most votes from the SG player base will win the monthly prize. They may vote for one arc over another for any multitude of reasons.
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Originally Posted by Clave_Dark_5
This mean you guys are looking for tougher fights, doesn't it?
Regardless, I'll toss my latest into your hat: The Ghastly Secret Of Dreams #386861 by @Clave Dark 5 I hope you guys don't mind comedy arcs, apprently some people hate them worse than gold farm spam at the markets. |
Thanks for doing this!
I will submit:
Name: The Vigilante
Arc ID: 395861
@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
Well now that the 3-month limit is repealed, I'm actually eligible.
Arc Title: The Portal Bandits
Arc ID: 3326
Factions: Crey, Rikti, Nagans
Morality: Heroic
Length: 5 Missions
Level Range: 40-54
Synopsis: A mysterious group has invaded a Portal Corp lab and sealed themselves within. The PPD has been unable to get inside and a hero is needed to enter the lab, defeat the invaders, and discover their intentions. (AV present, Allies are provided. May be challenging.)
I'll toss my arc in here as well. I like this idea since I wasn't sure MA was getting the coverage I felt it deserved. (Guess I should look more through the forums that I do.)
Arc Title: I Got Your Mothership Right Here!
Arc ID: 407176
Morality: Heroic
Level Range: 35-54
Synopsis: The Rikti have done enough damage here on Earth. It's time to put an end to their reign of hostage-taking and bovine mutilation.
A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to, and including, my life'.
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Check out my arcs: MA# 494947, "Operation: RISING STORM", MA# 407176, "I Got Your Mothership Right Here!"
Might as well submit one.
Arc Title: Hammer and Sickle of Paragon City
Arc ID: 351727
Morality: Heroic
Level Range: 30-54
Factions: 5th Column and Council; one Elite Boss
Synopsis: Two former Soviet agents turned heroes, American Hammer and New York Sickle, have gone missing on what should have been a routine clearing of a 5th Column base. Find out what happened to them, and help your heroic contacts stop a plot by the 5th Column to unleash chemical warfare on the Council.
I'm out of signature space! Arcs by Tubbius of Justice are HERE: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=218177
Bravo on lifting the 3 month limit!
Totally understand the reasoning. It's just trying times for AE and the people who tried to make it work.
Hard to decide on an arc to submit myself because everything I write is for solo play. Anyway!
Guess I will submit my latest and probably last arc until the next Dr. Aeon challenge if there ever is one.
The arc is called: Dating Ms. Liberty Isn't Easy # 464550
Might as well.
Arc ID: 477906
Arc Title: One Night Bridge
Factions: Council, Crey, Cult of Stars, Awakened Division
Morality: Vigilante
Length: 5 Missions
Level Range: 30-54
Description: The Peacebringer Tracer Brightstar is looking for Vigilantes to help her bring a rogue Warshade to justice. [SFMA][SLMA]
For your consideration:
Teen Phalanx Forever (#67335)
Your young sidekick joins a teen supergroup for adventures and fun.
@PW - Police Woman (50 AR/dev blaster on Liberty)
TALOS - PW war journal - alternate contact tree using MA story arcs
=VICE= "Give me Liberty, or give me debt!"
I want to play too!
Let me submit:
Arc 12647: Tales of Cimerora: Of Feathers and Fur...
Enjoy!
[COLOR=darkorchid]Nebulhym's AE Arcs: Try them now![/COLOR]
# 12647: Of feathers and fur...[COLOR=yellow]Winner of [B]The American Legion[/B]'s January 2011 AE Author Contest![/COLOR]
# 292389: From Tartarus with love...
# 459592: Interdimensional Headache
Dhahabu Kingdom and the Indelible Curse of Hate: #367872
@Zamuel
I'll submit The Rise of the Immortal King - A Tale of the First Invasion [#479103]
@Vid-szhite
The deadline for submitting Arc ideas to be considered for the January contest has been reached. No further arcs may be submitted for this month. February submissions should not begin until February 1.
The arcs that will be considered are:
Arc ID 474611
Arc ID 475246
Arc ID 457506
Arc ID 458576
Arc ID 3369
Arc ID 386861
Arc ID 458872
Arc ID 395861
Arc ID 3326
Arc ID 407176
Arc ID 351727
Arc ID 464550
Arc ID 478741
Arc ID 477906
Arc ID 67335
Arc ID 12647
Arc ID 367872
Arc ID 479013
Winner will be announced on this forum next Friday. Good luck everyone!
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The Arc ID on this one is 479013...the 1 and 0 were inverted in your post; but we found it.
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Originally Posted by Vidszhite
I'll submit The Rise of the Immortal King - A Tale of the First Invasion [#479103]
@Vid-szhite |
We have our winner for January! First of all let me say there were some very great arcs in this contest and I look forward to our future entries. Remember if you did not win this month; you may resubmit your arc next month with or without changes!
And now congratulations to our winner @Nebulhym for his arc ID: 12647 entitled
TALES OF CIMERORA: OF FEATHERS AND FUR...
Thanks to all of you who contributed arcs...they were a lot of fun! Looking forward to February's contest--you may start submitting arcs February 1.
Greetings!
The American Legion of Virtue is proud to announce a new monthly contest!
An Architect Entertainment Author's Challenge with a monthly grand prize of 500 Million Influence will be launched in January 2011. To compete in the contest; you must submit your Arc ID on this thread by 23:59 EST on the third Friday of each month. The winner will be announced on this thread on the fourth Friday of each month at or shortly after 20:00 EST.
There is no minimum number of missions required. If you feel that your one mission arc is strong enough to win the competition; by all means enter it! These arcs must be submitted by the author by the above stated deadline. One entry per author per month.
There will be no runners up or honorable mentions; just winner take all. Arcs which do not win are eligible to re-enter. If you wish to re-enter you must re-submit your arc id by the following month's deadline. You are welcome to make edits to the arc before re-submitting.
Winning authors may submit new story arc ideas for future contests but grand prize winning authors may not win in consecutive months; and grand prize winning entries are not eligible for re-entry.
Some months will have posted themes for the arcs; some will be open to any type of theme. The arcs will not be judged based on rewards but based on storyline, creativity, maps, characters, and how challenging as well as enjoyable the arc is.
These contests will continue monthly for as long as players are willing to submit entries.