D.J. (![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} djin7) wrote in ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small} snarry_games,@ 2008-01-03 23:05:00 |
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Welcome, Snarry Games fans and participants! The Mod Squad has been in deep discussions about the logistics, ideas and possibilities for the 2008 Games.
We wish to always strive to make our fest better, and improve every year based on the feedback we receive from both the Champions and the Spectators. This year, we are considering even more changes. We are considering some major ones, my friends. But first, we wish your feedback.
Please take a few moments to fill out our poll, and feel free to comment with any and all concerns or ideas to help us improve and make our 2008 Games the best year ever!
Poll #791 2008 - The Future of the Snarry Games
Open to: All, results viewable to: All
I would be interested in seeing the following teams for the 2008 Games:
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Team Alternate Universe vs Team Alternate Reality* (see bottom of poll for definitions)
84 (54.2%)
Team Canon vs. Team Fanon 50 (32.3%)
Team Romance vs. Team Angst 67 (43.2%)
Team Wartime vs. Team Postwar 42 (27.1%)
There should be THREE (3) Teams, and I will suggest below the Team Names 7 (4.5%)
Other, which I will suggest below 4 (2.6%)
I think the following would be good Teams for the 2008 Snarry Games
I would like to see the Games perform:
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Same as 2006 & 2007: Twice a year: author and artist games separate 125 (79.1%)
Once a year, both authors and artists in one big Games 25 (15.8%)
Once a year, author and artist collaboration/tag-teams. 39 (24.7%)
Something else, which I suggest below 2 (1.3%)
I would like the Snarry Games to perform:
I prefer the Authors and Artists:
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To be identified. It's all part of the competitive aspect. This has always been a fest for the best of the best. 28 (17.7%)
To be anonymous. Name recognition seems to throw the votes from one team to another. 55 (34.8%)
Either would work for me. I will play or watch regardless. 75 (47.5%)
I am an fanfic author and/or fanartist, and I would be interested in joining this year's Games
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Yes 54 (44.6%)
No 40 (33.1%)
Depends on the Teams and/or changes to the current format 27 (22.3%)
I am a fanfic writer, and I prefer to have the following length of time to submit a story to my satisfaction:
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8 weeks (2 months) or less 5 (7.9%)
10 weeks (2.5 months) or less 12 (19.0%)
12 weeks (3 months) or less 32 (50.8%)
14 weeks (3.5 months) or less 6 (9.5%)
16 weeks (4 months) or less 8 (12.7%)
I am a fanartist, and I prefer to have the following length of time to submit art to my satisfaction:
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4 weeks (1 month) or less 5 (15.6%)
8 weeks (2 months) or less 17 (53.1%)
10 weeks (2.5 months) or less 8 (25.0%)
More than 10 weeks 2 (6.2%)
Fanfic Authors and Fanartists: Would you consider any of the following:
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Collaborate with another for a mixed media story/art project (art included in the story itself) 15 (19.2%)
Collaborate with another for a Relay (story followed by complementing art) project 15 (19.2%)
I would consider both 58 (74.4%)
I wouldn't consider either 5 (6.4%)
If you would consider either collaboration as detailed above, would you prefer:
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To choose a partner after the Teams are chosen 7 (9.9%)
To have a partner assigned via kinks/squicks/prompts compatibility 55 (77.5%)
Bring my own partner with me before joining 7 (9.9%)
Other, which I will detail below 2 (2.8%)
Other way which I would consider partnering up with an author/artist
Normally, the Author Games run in April/May, and the Artist Games run in Sept/Oct. If we amalgamate the Games into One Big Games, the ideal month would be:
If there is an amalgamated Games, there should be rules to prevent an author/artist from overshadowing their partners. Should we:
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Limit the word count per art piece, i.e. One (1) Pic for every 3000 words maximum 9 (6.6%)
Let them go crazy! Graphic art novel, here we come! 71 (52.2%)
There should be maximums AND minimum, so everyone starts with a level playing field. 64 (47.1%)
Other, which I will detail below 2 (1.5%)
I have another suggestion for art per story if the Games amalgamate
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the the most, how much of a good idea is it to generate more comments per entry by giving out prizes (to be determined) to best commenters/team supporters/cheerleaders?
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Mean: 5.59 Median: 5 Std. Dev 2.91
| 1 | 16 (10.5%) |
| 2 | 16 (10.5%) |
| 3 | 14 (9.2%) |
| 4 | 8 (5.2%) |
| 5 | 23 (15.0%) |
| 6 | 10 (6.5%) |
| 7 | 14 (9.2%) |
| 8 | 26 (17.0%) |
| 9 | 7 (4.6%) |
| 10 | 19 (12.4%) |
Definitions of Alternate Universe versus Alternate or Parallel Reality are:
An Alternative Universe, commonly abbreviated as AU, is a type or form of fan fiction in which canonical facts of setting or characterization in the universe being explored or written about are deliberately changed. Stories of this type are usually what-ifs, where possibilities arising from different circumstances, decisions, etc., are explored. Unlike regular fan fiction which remains generally within the boundaries of the canon set out by the author, alternative universe fiction writers like to explore the possibilities of pivotal changes made to characters' history, motivations or environment.
Parallel universe or alternative reality in fiction is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with our own. While the terms "parallel universe" and "alternative reality" are generally synonymous and can be used interchangeably in most cases, there is sometimes an additional connotation implied with the term "alternative reality" that implies that the reality is a variant of our own. The Harry Potter books are themselves, a parallel universe with our own reality.
In simple terms?
Alternate Universe means you take our beloved characters and make them zig instead of zag ('zag' being what JKR made them do). For instance, Sirius never died. Or Snape, for that matter. The Harry Potter universe is still there, it has just been 'altered' by means of changing a decision or an event from the actual books.
Alternate or Parallel Reality means JKR's universe is the actual 'real' or 'starting point' reality, and you take the entire Universe and put it on a parallel plane. A non magical one, perhaps based in OUR reality, which is parallel to hers. For instance, Harry is a lawyer and Snape is a librarian. Or Harry is a WWII pilot and Snape is an English spy working against the Germans. Or Harry is a young Jedi and Snape is an officer in the Imperial Army. *g*
Thank you!
Comments? Questions? Concerns? If you do not wish to use the public forum, you can email the mods at snarry [dot] mod [at] gmail [dot] com.