The Never-ending Story - No signups required!
Thu May 05, 2005 11:51 am
Never Ending Story
(Okay, so I stole the name for lack of creativity and now it's stuck *shifty eyes*)
Well, as the name describes, this is a story game. So unless you like reading and writing stories, you'd better vamoos. No! No! I meant, stay.... yeah.
*cough* Alright, I'll get right on it.
Basically, the first host (me) writes up part one, and offers some choice as to which direction the story can go in. Everyone else votes on their favourite choice. Then, the host choses one of the voters (either randomly or selectively) to write up the next part. That person becomes the new host, and must write up a continuation on the story, offering some kind of choice at the end of their part. And that cycle just goes on.
Each writer only has to submit a few paragraphs; as little as one or two or as many as they wish, but must continue on with the preferred choice at the end of the previous part. The feel of the story can constantly change, sometimes being dark and brooding, other times being funny and bright, depending on the writer.
There are no sign-ups, so you can join whenever you feel like joining. Just come on in, and say you want to play. The only thing asked of each person is that they write up their part if they are chosen, and that they vote. So if you feel like being part of this game, just join in.
The first five parts were written by: Twisted Sanity, Johnnydontgo, .:Requiem:., Trinity and …Alex
(Okay, so I stole the name for lack of creativity and now it's stuck *shifty eyes*)
Well, as the name describes, this is a story game. So unless you like reading and writing stories, you'd better vamoos. No! No! I meant, stay.... yeah.
*cough* Alright, I'll get right on it.
Basically, the first host (me) writes up part one, and offers some choice as to which direction the story can go in. Everyone else votes on their favourite choice. Then, the host choses one of the voters (either randomly or selectively) to write up the next part. That person becomes the new host, and must write up a continuation on the story, offering some kind of choice at the end of their part. And that cycle just goes on.
Each writer only has to submit a few paragraphs; as little as one or two or as many as they wish, but must continue on with the preferred choice at the end of the previous part. The feel of the story can constantly change, sometimes being dark and brooding, other times being funny and bright, depending on the writer.
There are no sign-ups, so you can join whenever you feel like joining. Just come on in, and say you want to play. The only thing asked of each person is that they write up their part if they are chosen, and that they vote. So if you feel like being part of this game, just join in.
The first five parts were written by: Twisted Sanity, Johnnydontgo, .:Requiem:., Trinity and …Alex
Last edited by Twisted Sanity on Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:25 am, edited 10 times in total.
Thu May 05, 2005 2:36 pm
I'd like to join... and I like the RPG idea.
Thu May 05, 2005 9:59 pm
I forgot to mention that this game would be non-sign up. You just come in and play as you wish.
Anyone else willing? I might use the RPG element, it'd be interesting.
Anyone else willing? I might use the RPG element, it'd be interesting.
Thu May 05, 2005 10:09 pm
Ooh, I love these games. My friends and I used to play something similiar on another site a long time ago. There's one on my forum, too.
I think it might be easier to just have a story, but whatever you choose should be fine.
I think it might be easier to just have a story, but whatever you choose should be fine.
Fri May 06, 2005 5:23 am
Well, that's two people so far
If anyone can think of a better name (one that may attract more people), I'd be more than willing to change it
I just don't see any point in starting this until I get at least 5 people willing to participate.
Oh, and I've finished the first part of the story. It starts off very vague, but definately not based in a a bustling metropolis, nor in a desert. The time era is not yet defined, nor is the character's age and appearance defined, meaning that it can be invented as the story goes on. But again, I neeeeeed at least three more people to say they'll play.
If anyone can think of a better name (one that may attract more people), I'd be more than willing to change it
I just don't see any point in starting this until I get at least 5 people willing to participate.
Oh, and I've finished the first part of the story. It starts off very vague, but definately not based in a a bustling metropolis, nor in a desert. The time era is not yet defined, nor is the character's age and appearance defined, meaning that it can be invented as the story goes on. But again, I neeeeeed at least three more people to say they'll play.
Fri May 06, 2005 11:36 pm
I'll definitely play!
Fri May 06, 2005 11:37 pm
I'd play but I wouldn't want to RP.
Fri May 06, 2005 11:49 pm
This is an awesome idea! I'd love to play. I'm not too fond of the RPG idea, though, but I seem to be in the minority.
Sat May 07, 2005 12:08 am
Alrighty I'll have the story up soon then. I'll give it the RPG element a little to keep the story moving within reason. Just so that if you've got two items in your inventory, a third can't just magically appear.
Watch this space
I'll have the story up soon then. I'll give it the RPG element a little to keep the story moving within reason. Just so that if you've got two items in your inventory, a third can't just magically appear.
Watch this space
Sat May 07, 2005 12:18 am
Quick Rules:
*If you're chosen, keep the story going. You should submit a follow up as soon as possible to keep the story flowing. If you are unable to post a follow up, make sure to tell everyone, so that we can get somebody else to continue.
*Spelling and grammar are both definite musts.
*Strange twists and turns are welcome, so long as they're within reason.
*No Mary-Sues. Perfect characters are absolutely boring
The Never-Ending Story- Part 1
He sat staring at the night sky, letting himself be taken by it's beauty. The stars just seemed to forgive all, and not care for petty mishaps and errors. He sat still, letting the darkness wash over him. In that small clearing, he would have been almost completely invisible. Only the light of the stars gave him away.
Sighing, Metunius got up slowly and stretched. As much as he loved stargazing at night, he knew he was taking a great risk by sneaking out of the village at night. The lands around the village were wild and dangerous, or so everyone claimed. Metunius hadn't seen anything more dangerous in theses lands than a wild fox that had wandered into his clearing a few nights ago. But, it was still best to be safe. Picking up his bag, he got ready to leave. But before he had walked more than a few steps, he noticed movement in the bushes and trees nearby.
Whatever was in the trees had been there for a while, and had most likely been watching him. It may have just been a harmless animal, but just to be safe, Metunius took his knife out of it's holster and started to back away slowly, never taking his eyes away from the source of the movement. The bushes rustled again, and a small fox stumbled out. It looked at him thoughtfully, then wandered down to the river, just past the clearing.
“Very odd,” Metunius thought to himself. It looked just like that fox he had seen a few days ago.
“In fact,” thought Metunius. “They're probably one and the same.” He started walking towards the river for some reason; curiosity probably. But after walking a few metres, he remembered that the villagers were probably missing him. He was already out later than he promised...
Choice 1- Follow the fox across the clearing to the river, just out of curiosity. He was already late, so why not just stick back for a few minutes and check this out. Besides, what could go wrong?
Choice 2- Shrug it off, and return to the village. The others were probably worried. Besides, if that fox had come down to the same spot twice already, it may return for a third time, right?
*If you're chosen, keep the story going. You should submit a follow up as soon as possible to keep the story flowing. If you are unable to post a follow up, make sure to tell everyone, so that we can get somebody else to continue.
*Spelling and grammar are both definite musts.
*Strange twists and turns are welcome, so long as they're within reason.
*No Mary-Sues. Perfect characters are absolutely boring
The Never-Ending Story- Part 1
Inventory wrote:Backpack
Water Bottle (in backpack)
Knife (in holster)
He sat staring at the night sky, letting himself be taken by it's beauty. The stars just seemed to forgive all, and not care for petty mishaps and errors. He sat still, letting the darkness wash over him. In that small clearing, he would have been almost completely invisible. Only the light of the stars gave him away.
Sighing, Metunius got up slowly and stretched. As much as he loved stargazing at night, he knew he was taking a great risk by sneaking out of the village at night. The lands around the village were wild and dangerous, or so everyone claimed. Metunius hadn't seen anything more dangerous in theses lands than a wild fox that had wandered into his clearing a few nights ago. But, it was still best to be safe. Picking up his bag, he got ready to leave. But before he had walked more than a few steps, he noticed movement in the bushes and trees nearby.
Whatever was in the trees had been there for a while, and had most likely been watching him. It may have just been a harmless animal, but just to be safe, Metunius took his knife out of it's holster and started to back away slowly, never taking his eyes away from the source of the movement. The bushes rustled again, and a small fox stumbled out. It looked at him thoughtfully, then wandered down to the river, just past the clearing.
“Very odd,” Metunius thought to himself. It looked just like that fox he had seen a few days ago.
“In fact,” thought Metunius. “They're probably one and the same.” He started walking towards the river for some reason; curiosity probably. But after walking a few metres, he remembered that the villagers were probably missing him. He was already out later than he promised...
Choice 1- Follow the fox across the clearing to the river, just out of curiosity. He was already late, so why not just stick back for a few minutes and check this out. Besides, what could go wrong?
Choice 2- Shrug it off, and return to the village. The others were probably worried. Besides, if that fox had come down to the same spot twice already, it may return for a third time, right?
Sat May 07, 2005 12:33 am
There should be a deadline so people know when this part will be done and to stop writing for it.
Sat May 07, 2005 12:35 am
Well, I was hoping to leave this part up for about 24 hours, and let everyone make a choice -choice 1 or 2. Then, I pick somebody and they write up the next part.
Sat May 07, 2005 12:50 am
Sooo... how do we choose? Should we just post? If so, I choose option 1. More exciting *nods*
Sat May 07, 2005 12:55 am
Yep, just write Choice 1 or Option 1 or something. In bold preferably, so that it's easier to notice.
Choice 1- 1 vote
Choice 1- 1 vote
Sat May 07, 2005 6:09 am
I'm the oddball... I choose 2.