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Don't fix what ain't broke.
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I went to the chat room today, just to make sure the lights were on and people there were comfy and all, and to my surprise, found it full of people in the midst of a battle.
At least, they were shouting to one another “WAR!” and “Go Go go!” and other loud exclamations. Then there would be long periods (long for a chat room, that is) where no one said anything. Finally, someone shouted “TIME!” I had to ask. And I was informed that they were playing a “Word War.” Again, I had to ask. A word war, I was told, is where two or more participants agree to a start time and a time limit and then write like mad to see who can achieve the largest word count. Sounded like fun. (The highest count I saw was 938 words--in one hour, I believe.) Fortunately for me, there was enough interest in doing another war and I decided to join in. This time, the time limit was 30 minutes. I managed 600 words before the 30 minutes were up. Another player produced 673 words. The winner managed to write 760! I chalk up my poor performance to writing with my internal editor on. But it was fun! There is no posting the results, but we chatted a little about what we wrote and shared favorite passages. Part of what we talked about was holding the Word War game on a regular basis. I think it's a fun diversion, one we could do several times a week, or several times a day, depending on the level of interest. The game depends on being in chat (at least in its current format) so you have to follow this link: http://www.starchat.net/chat/?chan=absolutewriteBecause of new Absolute Write chat room policy, you will be allowed to enter the room, but not actually chat unless a channel operator is present. An operator wears the @ sign before his/her name, like this: @Peter. I will try to be there this week, every day, between the hours of 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM EDT. (That's 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT) There are other operators and they may be in the chat room at other times. Look for Jed, Fenika, KittyPryde, ChaosTitan. If a game isn't already underway when you arrive, go ahead and start one. Write many words and by all means, have a blast!
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Ghost horse.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Near Hershey, PA
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If anyone wants to plan a word war chat here, and finds no operators in the AW room, they can always PM each other and get set up that way.
Word wars are a great way to let go. It might not work for you for an entire first draft, but it's excellent practice in letting ideas flow. And a little competition is always nice. Best part is, anyone with a word count above 0 is a winner
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: In the chatroom. Sometimes.
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The best thing about the short time limits is that it makes it easier for people from different time zones to share in on the fun.
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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We've been doing that on Face Book for months. But for daily word counts. It's a lot of fun
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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There's going to be at least one crazy european on there. Who's joining us?
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: In the chatroom. Sometimes.
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We just started this on chat today. I'm not even on Facebook.
Hope this means we get somebody new to war with.
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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Don't fix what ain't broke.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bend, Ore
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Next live Word War: Today, 2:00 PM EDT.
If you haven't been to chat, yet, information on how to do that is here. Be there, or be square.
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~ Vita Brevis, Ars Longa ~ "There is a technical, literary term for those who mistake the opinions and beliefs of characters in a novel for those of the author. The term is 'idiot.'" —Larry Niven, quoted by S. M. Stirling. SaraP advises to just go back and ass it in. |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Word war in the chat room, starting at : 45, lasting for 30 mins. Be there, squares!
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Fearsome Dragon Mod
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hiding from a teeny tiny spider
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I'm in too
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Fearsome Dragon Mod
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Another word war is starting at half past the hour if anyone else wants in?
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Jed. There comes a time in your life when you just have to run outside and shout 'banana' as loud as you can. Are you there yet? Jed's Super-Dooper 'Question of the Day' thread (answer easy questions for a bit of fun) Jed's Super-Dooper Pub for Newbies, Dragons, Saints & Sinners thread (Come along and hang out in the Pub) A Few Random Thoughts -- you won't believe how random this is gonna get. |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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If anyone wants to word war, please join me in the chat room!
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: In the chatroom. Sometimes.
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Oh drat! I'm not at home ..
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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Sure, Laura! Sara, no problem. I plan to be in and out of there most of the day.
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: In the chatroom. Sometimes.
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Guys, if there are no ops (the people with the @ next to their name, or the bright green button), you won't be able to chat.
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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I was wondering about that. I thought without an op, we'd get a message when we typed something, but I haven't seen anything like that. There hasn't been any reply from the other people there, so perhaps none of us is seeing anything, though.
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In the fantasy word.
Join Date: Oct 2009
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True, with no OP we can't chat. Well, we can still type here, can't we?
Wanna start at :15 for 30 mins?
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2008
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I wanna play but I have to go to work
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IM seems to be having issues. I'll join you here, Laura.
I'm fine for going for 30 minutes.
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Ghost horse.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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You folks should be able to PM each other
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The Sparkle Catastropony is back!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: In the chatroom. Sometimes.
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Room is now open if anyone wants to pop in.
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Lady Sparkles, Sparklepony, The Sparklepony of DOOOOOM, Sparkles, Sparkles McModderson, The Sparkler, Sparklegee, The Sparkling Portuguee... I think I see a pattern here. Oh, and Horny McPoarny. ![]() Where this is desire, there is gonna be a flame. Where there is a flame, someone's bound to get burned. But just because it burns, doesn't mean you're gonna die - You gotta get up and try. P!nk - Try *** Life getting you down? Come get a pick-me-up. ![]()
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Fearsome Dragon Mod
AW Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hiding from a teeny tiny spider
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Calling all those who want a Word War. Hello? Anyone there?
We have a few gathered in the chat room, looking for more, of course. And a new Word War will commence at :45 past the hour. Be there or be round
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Jed. There comes a time in your life when you just have to run outside and shout 'banana' as loud as you can. Are you there yet? Jed's Super-Dooper 'Question of the Day' thread (answer easy questions for a bit of fun) Jed's Super-Dooper Pub for Newbies, Dragons, Saints & Sinners thread (Come along and hang out in the Pub) A Few Random Thoughts -- you won't believe how random this is gonna get. |
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