The City of Heroes Freedom Tell a Story Contest!


Chad Gulzow-Man

 

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The City of Heroes Freedom® Tell a Story!
Submissions open every Friday only from 10 AM Pacific Time (1 PM Eastern Time / 6PM GMT / 19:00 Central European Time) until 5:00 PM Pacific Time (8:00 PM Eastern Time / 1:00 AM GMT / 2:00 Central European Time) between November 11, 2011 and February 3rd, 2011).

Welcome to “Tell a Story!”! Every Friday (except holidays), a member of the community team will post the beginning of a story on the Official City of Heroes® Message Board that you can continue. To participate you will have to continue the story with one single sentence. To do that you will create a Reply post to the previous post and include the story content of that post before adding your sentence. You are allowed a maximum of 3 different posts in the thread, any more and you will be automatically disqualified.
Please note! For a Tell a Story thread to qualify and for a win to be validated, the story must have at least 5 posts!

You’ll have until 5:00PM Pacific Time (7:00 PM Eastern Time / 1AM GMT / 2:00 Central European Time) on the applicable contest date to post your submissions. After that time, the judging made by members of the Paragon Studios community and/or development team will commence.

The individual who posts the final story-continuing post at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time sharp or the last qualifying post made before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time if there is no post made at the cutoff time will receive their choice of one of the following Convention Costume Codes (Please note, they are costume powers and NOT costume pieces) and the Forum Title "Story Teller 1/20/12":

  • Carnival of Shadows Harlequin
  • Freakshow Tank Boss
  • Paragon Police Department Hardsuit
  • Carnival of Shadows Ring Mistress
  • Knives of Artemis Lt.
  • Praetorian Clockwork
  • Praetorian Police Department
  • Rikti Mentalist
  • Vahzilok Meat doctor
  • Coralax
  • Victoria MK VI
  • Olympian Guard
Thus begins this week's Story:

Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore!

Rules:
  1. Reply in this very thread created for each weekly Tell a Story Contest with your addition to the Story.
  2. Your reply must continue where the last reply left off, include the story content contained in the previous post and carry on the story with one single sentence.
  3. Your submission must also contain the following statement. Please note that your submission will be disqualified if this statement is not present in your post:
    If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.
  4. To enter the contest weekly, as of November 11, 2011, you must be 13 years of age or older. If a winner is under 18 or a minor in his or her state/province/country of residence, his or her parent or guardian must also sign any applicable releases and documentation.
  5. Please note, only 3 (three) posts per forum account will be accepted. If you post more than three times, you'll get disqualified!
  6. Entries must conform to the Official City of Heroes Freedom™ Message Forum Rules and Guidelines.
  7. If you win the City of Heroes Freedom® Tell a Story Contest one week, you are not eligible to do so again for the next 6 weeks. This is to allow other people the opportunity to win. You will be able to win in a different game but the same 6-week restriction will apply to each of the 3 games separately.
  8. The use of copyrighted material or trademarks NOT owned by the Sponsors or yourself is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Your submission must not infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right, or any privacy, publicity or publishing rights of any third party, or be libelous, obscene or otherwise contrary to law.


Kevin Callanan
Community Specialist
Paragon Studios

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore!
As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty.

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If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty.
Max had overheard the two-legged talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up!

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


Avatar: "Cheeky Jack O Lantern" by dimarie

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-legged talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up!
When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE!

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


Avatar: "Cheeky Jack O Lantern" by dimarie

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE!
Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum.

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


Avatar: "Cheeky Jack O Lantern" by dimarie

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum.
Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly.

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.




Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum. Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly.
Suddenly Max heard a cry for help and dashed off to investigate.

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.




Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum. Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly. Suddenly Max heard a cry for help and dashed off to investigate.
Max quickly pivoted on all fours and, after briefly making a pointing pose, dashed off in the direction of the call.

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


Main Hero: Chad Gulzow-Man (Victory) 50, 1396 Badges
Main Villain: Evil Gulzow-Man (Victory) 50, 1193 Badges
Mission Architect arcs: Doctor Brainstorm's An Experiment Gone Awry, Arc ID 2093

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it's NEVER too late to pad your /ignore list!

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum. Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly. Suddenly Max heard a cry for help and dashed off to investigate. Max quickly pivoted on all fours and, after briefly making a pointing pose, dashed off in the direction of the call.
Using his ridiculous puppy super speed, he arrived at the scene of the distress: the famed dog actress Paulina Poodle was being chased by a group of crazed-looking, glowing-chested muscle men wearing only their underpants and grass skirts on their feet!

If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


Main Hero: Chad Gulzow-Man (Victory) 50, 1396 Badges
Main Villain: Evil Gulzow-Man (Victory) 50, 1193 Badges
Mission Architect arcs: Doctor Brainstorm's An Experiment Gone Awry, Arc ID 2093

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Originally Posted by Nethergoat View Post
it's NEVER too late to pad your /ignore list!

 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum. Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly. Suddenly Max heard a cry for help and dashed off to investigate. Max quickly pivoted on all fours and, after briefly making a pointing pose, dashed off in the direction of the call. Using his ridiculous puppy super speed, he arrived at the scene of the distress: the famed dog actress Paulina Poodle was being chased by a group of crazed-looking, glowing-chested muscle men wearing only their underpants and grass skirts on their feet!]
Max thought that those men probably wanted Paulina Poodle's autograph, but maybe she forgot to bring her pen and that was why she had to run away from them.


If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


 

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Max, a super-powered German Shepherd puppy of some renown, has finally escaped the watchful eye of his mother, and upon hearing that there are strange happenings in Dark Astoria, goes there to explore! As he left the Doghouse of Justice, Max made sure he had his cape/bath towel and trusty Bone of Liberty. Max had overheard the two-leggeds talking, and it sounded like there was something juicy buried in Dark Astoria, just waiting for a super dog to dig it up! When he arrived, Max ran around in circles, yapping with excitement at all of the wonderful new smells, especially... BONE! Following his nose, Max soon found two large bones, which a strange man was using to pound on a big drum. Max hoped the strange man would play some "toss", but the strange man only pounded the drums slowly. Suddenly Max heard a cry for help and dashed off to investigate. Max quickly pivoted on all fours and, after briefly making a pointing pose, dashed off in the direction of the call. Using his ridiculous puppy super speed, he arrived at the scene of the distress: the famed dog actress Paulina Poodle was being chased by a group of crazed-looking, glowing-chested muscle men wearing only their underpants and grass skirts on their feet! Max thought that those men probably wanted Paulina Poodle's autograph, but maybe she forgot to bring her pen and that was why she had to run away from them.
Quickly, using his puppy super speed, he spun around the men in a big circle so fast that he created a whirlwind and lifted them away from Paulina.


If I am a winner, I permit NC Interactive, Inc. and NCsoft Europe Limited to use my name, likeness, photograph, hometown, and any comments that I may make about myself or this contest that I provide for advertising and promotional activities. I also certify that I am at least 13 years of age and am eligible to participate in this contest.


 

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Congratulations Terminotaur for winning the Tell a Story Contest! Please send me a PM with the costume code you would like to have, and whether or not you'd like the Forum Title!

To all the rest of you, thank you for creating such an amusing story! We had some great laughs reading this story, and I hope you had just as much fun making it!

Thank you!
~Freitag


Kevin Callanan
Community Specialist
Paragon Studios

 

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Is that link broken? I get a message saying I'm not allowed to see that page.
It works for me!

Not sure what's going on there :-(.

~Freitag


Kevin Callanan
Community Specialist
Paragon Studios

 

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Same for me - says I don't have permission to access the page.


 

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Originally Posted by Freitag View Post
It works for me!

Not sure what's going on there :-(.

~Freitag
What I get when going to that link:




Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

 

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Same for me - says I don't have permission to access the page.
Same here. It looks like it's linked to the page to edit a comment, I wonder if that's why or is that too obvious?


Still hate the visit Winscott mission- make it dropable, have it give actual exp or remove it altogether. PS- Down knows who you are.
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