The Second Tempest Contest

[Ritz]

Just add the disclaimer at the end of the chapter. Why take chances?

Well disclaimers aren't permissions. And that's why I'm asking here.

 

[Kisara]

Hmm, if I use terms from DnD / Pathfinder and stuff like that, does it count as a link to an "existing world"?
Like Classes and Races, for exemple

 

[greyblob]

Would hexes/curses be considered non-mainstream?

 

[Nahrenne]

Would hexes/curses be considered non-mainstream?

Wouldn't that be magic?

X

 

[CL]

With all of these questions about what is or is not mainstream has me believing that was the not the best choice of a description for the theme (but it beats me on what would've been the correct choice of words). Right now I believe we may require a list of approved weapons to be more closely aware of what was intended.

 

[greyblob]

Wouldn't that be magic?

X

Probably? But it's a very niche concept, I think. The way I'd implement it would be closer to alchemy than magic, so I'm not sure.

 

[Nahrenne]

Probably? But it's a very niche concept, I think. The way I'd implement it would be closer to alchemy than magic, so I'm not sure.

Is alchemy a weapon, then?
Or is it what is used to make a weapon?
Example:
Alchemy makes a potion -> potion is thrown at enemy -> potion became the weapon
Alchemy makes a golem -> golem controlled to fight enemy -> golem is the weapon
But how would alchemy work for a hex/curse?
Isn't a weapon usually a physical thing?
^*genuine question*

Also, take what I say with a grain of salt since I'm not one of the organisers for this contest.

X

 

[greyblob]

Is alchemy a weapon, then?
Or is it what is used to make a weapon?
Example:
Alchemy makes a potion -> potion is thrown at enemy -> potion became the weapon
Alchemy makes a golem -> golem controlled to fight enemy -> golem is the weapon
But how would alchemy work for a hex/curse?
Isn't a weapon usually a physical thing?
^*genuine question*

Also, take what I say with a grain of salt since I'm not one of the organisers for this contest.

X

Potions are a great example. Hexes/Curses would be crafted and applied on enemies. I was going for a more subtle effect, especially early on. Fatigue or headaches, for example.

I don't think a weapon has to be physical. Let's say a bard used his voice/instrument to influence someone to kill himself. Wouldn't words/music be considered a weapon in this scenario? They have a physical manifestation, yes, but they're not exactly tangible.

 

[Nahrenne]

Potions are a great example. Hexes/Curses would be crafted and applied on enemies. I was going for a more subtle effect, especially early on. Fatigue or headaches, for example.

I don't think a weapon has to be physical. Let's say a bard used his voice/instrument to influence someone to kill himself. Wouldn't words/music be considered a weapon in this scenario? They have a physical manifestation, yes, but they're not exactly tangible.

I just thought the intent was for weapons to be considered physical.
@Alverost would have to clarify on that, I suppose.

X

 

[Zero300]

would body odor be considered a non-mainstream weapon?

 

[Alverost]

Is the artwork permission rule only for the novel cover? Can we use artworks in chapters to help readers get a reference for characters, weapons, locations etc.?

Novel covers, artwork for chapters doesn't require permission since it's referencing.

would body odor be considered a non-mainstream weapon?

Yes, it has to be his main way of attacking someone.

Do claws and fangs count as unconventional weapons for halfbreed mc?

I would say no.

Would hexes/curses be considered non-mainstream?

Yep.

Is alchemy a weapon, then?

If it's the main way of attacking then yes.

 

[2021]

Sex like would that count.

Succubi and succubis dra8n the life force of creatures they have sex with so

 

[Armored99]

For it not being based of an an existing story/world. What if a characters backstory is based off an obscure game that has no characters( Randomly generated npcs) or story(only a few bits of lore), and the game's world is also randomly generated?

 

[Reaper.ChaosKamifumetsu]

Should the main character have his identity absolutely secret?
Is it okay if MC is the only one who uses the unconventional weapon?
@Alverost (sorry if tagging bothers you)

 

[Alverost]

Sex like would that count.

Succubi and succubis dra8n the life force of creatures they have sex with so

Depends on how you do it but if it's their only way of attacking then yes.

For it not being based of an an existing story/world. What if a characters backstory is based off an obscure game that has no characters( Randomly generated npcs) or story(only a few bits of lore), and the game's world is also randomly generated?

As long as the story itself is unique and doesn't rely on pre-existing world/character then it's fine.

Should the main character have his identity absolutely secret?
Is it okay if MC is the only one who uses the unconventional weapon?

It should be kept a secret to the public. For close members, it's up to you. And yes, the unconventional weapon only has to apply to the MC.

 

[SimplyAzgoth]

How do you search for novels that are in this contest.

 

[Nahrenne]

How do you search for novels that are in this contest.

Contest: Second Tempest Contest | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

^The link was given in the first post of this thread.
Not sure how to find it without clicking on the link, tbh.
>w<

X

 

[SimplyAzgoth]

Contest: Second Tempest Contest | Scribble Hub

www.scribblehub.com

^The link was given in the first post of this thread.
Not sure how to find it without clicking on the link, tbh.
>w<

X

I have a habit of reading the first part of text in a paragraph and just skipping the rest.
Thanks though.

 

[Zero300]

i've another question. if i do a team of MCs and the leader of the team uses a sandal as a weapon but the other team members use conventional weapons, would this story still be valid?

 

[zelotwo02]

Is trident eligible? I'm thinking of fork hero or smth