Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Challenge 1: Super-Space Marines Creating a super-hero/villain themed chapterWhy? Two of the main problems with DIY chapters are over-theming and, on the flipside, the lack of a theme…obviously theme is very hard to balance. Over-theming entails the writer attempting to shove the theme of the chapter down the readers’ throat at every available opportunity. Under-theming or the lack of a theme entirely leaves a chapter just the bare facts without any character. This challenge uses Super-heroes as we all love them and it will be easy to over theme the chapter.Tip. I’ll use one of my favourite characters for two examples; Cyclops. A bad Cyclops chapter would fire optic blasts from their red quartz lenses, hail from a planet called Xaviar Institute which is full of orphans and have all characters have the surname Summers. On the flip side, a good Cyclops chapter would take his essence and form that into a chapter. His courage, honour, leadership and strict battle discipline. His general awesomeness will have to be worked in as well along with the fact that throughout all of the X-men incarnations it is Cyclops who stays truest to Xavier’s teachings. So in fact, you have the Ultramarines.Specific Rules: None bar the distinction of a super-character. We could get into a long discussion about what defines a super-hero/villian but I'll attempt to keep it simple. Use your common sense. If you think a character might be on the edge, then PM one of the Mods and they'll get back to you.In addition, when submitting your article please include who the chapter is based upon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
keije Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 So do we have to include the actual hero/villain as one of the chapter members or not? Also how do we submit? I've never done this before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 So do we have to include the actual hero/villain or not? Also how do we submit? I've never done this before. In the Chapter, no. Articles are submitted by PMing myself with the article included in the PM. I would just like the PM to be titled: Challenge 1 (or some shorthand): Cyclops/Blade etc. Basically I want to play a little game afterwards were we see how many people can guess the basis of each chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kael Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Cool. Do we name the hero/villain that we are theming our chapter on? f not, then many chapters will be quite similar if everyone does superman or batman... Can it be loyalist or renagade? Do we submit a picture as well? When is the deadline? Im soo excited! Captain Kael :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keije Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Two more question and I'll be all set. 1) Do these have to be western super-heroes or can we use manga heroes for epic irony? (irony does not mean funny in this case) 2) This is probably pushing the rules, but can we use as origin a team of heroes that have one superpower, but distinct personalities, or are we going for single personality overall? What I mean is, imagine a team of Iron Men, they all have same suit as Tony Stark, but they are vastly different personalities. (I'm using this as an unrealistic example not to give away the team I'm thinking of) @Captain Kael Here is a link for preliminary info thread Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekial Gravestone Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 simple question...does the char we base the chapter off of have to be popular, or can we use like backwater low key chars? oh and uumm reminder could you tell me when the contest ends? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Interesting. I will see what can be done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1728885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Do we name the hero/villain that we are theming our chapter on? Only when you send me the PM, so you don't have to get dibs on a hero. Can it be loyalist or renagade? Your call (so, what ever you want) Do we submit a picture as well? If you want pictures in your article yes. When is the deadline? 20th October 2:30 AM (GMT Summertime) 1) Do these have to be western super-heroes or can we use manga heroes for epic irony? (irony does not mean funny in this case) As long as they are super-heroes, then can be from eastern art. Using my limited knowledge of anime I will use two examples. The General from Ghost in the Shell is not a super-hero whilst the Elric brothers have a special powers that seperates from normal humans so do count. 2) This is probably pushing the rules, but can we use as origin a team of heroes that have one superpower, but distinct personalities, or are we going for single personality overall? What I mean is, imagine a team of Iron Men, they all have same suit as Tony Stark, but they are vastly different personalities. (I'm using this as an unrealistic example not to give away the team I'm thinking of) You can use a team of Super-Heroes, such as the Avengers or X-Men. does the char we base the chapter off of have to be popular, or can we use like backwater low key chars? I will draw the line at they must have published work you can buy. This rules out any web-comics which aren't massive. oh and uumm reminder could you tell me when the contest ends? See above. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Only when you send me the PM, so you doubt have to get dibs on a hero. Do you need to PM the mods in advance to get dibs on the hero? Can't more than one member do their Chapter on the same Chapter? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keije Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Only when you send me the PM, so you doubt have to get dibs on a hero. Do you need to PM the mods in advance to get dibs on the hero? Can't more than one member do their Chapter on the same Chapter? I think that "doubt" is meant to be "don't". You only PM if you are not sure if your chararcter qualifies as a hero/villain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Yeah, massive typo on my behalf. I'll try and make this clear. You only send me one PM which contains your article. This is your submission. If you would mind entitling your submission with the name of the hero, we can check that you've kept to the spirit of the competition, make sure you've used a super hero/villian and play a game at the end. You *might* need to PM me if you are not sure if your choice of hero classifies as a 'super' hero. Yes, we could end up with 5000 Spiderman chapters... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prtyjedi Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 OK, the idiot strikes again... Did I somehow miss the bit in the instructions where we need to play a game with the Chapter as well, or is Ferrata's clever wording all too clever for my tired brain? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Did I somehow miss the bit in the instructions where we need to play a game with the Chapter as well, or is Ferrata's clever wording all too clever for my tired brain? No, it is me be lax with my wording. Basically, the idea at the end of this challenge is have a little quiz where people guess which characters each chapter is based on. There is nothing to win in this quiz, just a little bit of bragging rights and so people can see how hidden or obvious their character choice was. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custodian Athiair Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 so quickly do we have to write a chapter thing like Orgin/Colour Scheme/etc. so what do you have to do? i am confused about that so really i would like to know so then i can get on with it do with have to write a kinda Index Asartes? or do we write a story about them i don't know once i know i shall start thanks Athiair ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I doesn't mention an IA in the rules. So it could be an IA, but alternatively I expect you could do a paper trail or even an =][= report on the Chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custodian Athiair Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 oh thanks so i could be really anything (aslong as it is belivable in 40K) as long is it about a chapter created based on a hero/villain does that hero/villain have to have some part in the chapter history or not? thanks sorry for the double question Athiair ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Whilst most people will enter a version of an IA, any format is allowed. Just as a reminder, you don't have to enter this competition to enter the other challenges. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custodian Athiair Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 oh right cool i'll still wrtie an entry but i might not be able to get it in on time i shall see what i can do don't expect a master piece ;);) Athiair ;) ps. i'm only doing this for the fun of it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1729757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Dose the super hero have to be male? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1730411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flintlocklaser Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Dose the super hero have to be male? I'm not a mod or one of the contest organizers, but nothing at all in the challenge text implies any gender restrictions. After all, you're using your hero as the theme - you're not supposed to make a Chapter of little mini-Storms or Black Canaries. So whatever gender (male, female, or other) the thematic inspiration has shouldn't be a real issue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1730419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfli Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 YAY! captain underpants ftw! lol jk, i may have a blast at this, will probably only be a hq and comm squd and fluff though =] i bet there are 10million wolverine / space wolf ideas already! so ill have to do something else >< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1730446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 flint is correct, you don't have to base the chapter on a male character. Now whether if they chapter itself is male is a long debate which we will not get into. Another point, I keep getting the feeling that some people feel like you need to create models for this chapter, you don't. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1730857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hmm. Depending on which idea I pursue I may make a model or two. Though I desperately need to focus on my army. Eh, whatever. This should be interesting. *nods* Very interesting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1730896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonside Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 the hardest part of this contest won't be the writing, it'll be picking just one Super Hero/Villain. DAMN IT ALL TO THE WARP! So many good choices, but to help narrow it down, I'm wondering how will the entries be scored? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1731855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barret Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 So many good choices, but to help narrow it down, I'm wondering how will the entries be scored? It's a darksome and arcane rite performed by the Moderators beneath the light of a waning moon, involving blood sacrifice and appeals to the thousand children of Shub-Niggurath. Okay, so it's actually voting, as specified in the original post. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/148888-iron-man-challenge-1/#findComment-1731954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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