So, who all's trying out for the Escapist?
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I am, in fact, I just submitted my piece in today. I'm pretty confident that I'll make it the next round, at least. I don't know if we are allowed to do that or not, because I'm prepared to make my version of the story public. After the deadline arrives, of course.
This should explain it. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/111501-The-Escapist-Needs-New-Newsies]neonsword13-ops said:
Tomorrow, eh? Well. Hm. I was planning on it. Then I forgot, due to summer quarter classes. Ah well. Someday I will put my English major and love of video games to good use...
Good luck to everyone, although of course only one person will get the job. I was intrigued, but I couldn't see myself writing professionally.
Good luck to you too, but I'm pretty sure more then one person will be chosen. Susan did say "a few fresh bodies".
Wow, thanks for posting the link, Giest4life...I come here often and read the forums/site but haven't posted til today, and I would've missed this if it wasn't for the thread.
I'm going to give it a try but I'll keep my expectations in check, as I'm sure there are a lot of people submitting entries. I write for an MMA site and do a fair amount of freelance writing (I'm a grad student, so I don't work a "real" job, thank goodness) so this would be great for me.
I'm going to give it a try but I'll keep my expectations in check, as I'm sure there are a lot of people submitting entries. I write for an MMA site and do a fair amount of freelance writing (I'm a grad student, so I don't work a "real" job, thank goodness) so this would be great for me.
I would be as it looks really interesting, but alas right now I just don't have the time. Oh well maybe tomorrow will present new opportunities for me.
I was going to but my own insecurities got in my way. I don't know enough about games to be knowledgeable and interesting, and I have no confidence in my writing any more.
Good luck to you all who took the leap though! Good on ye!
Good luck to you all who took the leap though! Good on ye!
Best of luck man!Marter said:
OT: I passed on it. Writing is my hobby. I don't want it to become my job. Even though I would be working for Susan... >.>
Why, Ah'm doin just fine!Dane Tesston said:
Actually, I didn't know about it, and I really have no intention of seriously applying for it.
However, that does leave open the possibility of applying in a very, very silly manner:
"Gamepunx Magazine has just released an exclusive interview with Cliff Blezinski of Epic Games. Details surrounding the nature of this 'interview' are still fuzzy, but apparently C.B. has finally gone over the edge. He has been ranting about a new Gears of War crossover that will feature Marcus Phoenix falling into the Infinity Blade universe. And landing on his gun.
"The alleged 'Gears of War:Infinite' will be a motion control Kinnect-only title in which Marcus finally discovers why a chainsaw/assault rifle is a bad idea. Bar oil and gunpowder mix to make sludge, jamming the Boom Stick of Doom, and leaving poor Markus with only the functional chainsaw to fend off hordes of medieval knights. Critics are reported as expecting an abundance of 'can-opener' jokes during the course of the game. And chest-high walls.
"Gamepunx further reports that Wyoming's own Table Interactive is working closely with Epic Games on the title, which will probably feature the Unreal engine, or maybe not. A very excited Blezinski insisted that the project will not be "just a rail shooter," but will also contain unlockable content, new armor and weapons, and exclusive hats for Team Fortress 2. When asked if that was a good idea, Gamepunx quoted him as saying "... 'duh' ..."
Thank you for reading.
[Once I read "...so suddenly the man who brought a gun to a sword fight is forced to get his hands dirty." That made my brain twitch, so I had to rebel against the concept that a man wielding an assault rifle/chainsaw could possibly have clean hands. And a reference to chest high walls was mandatory.]
Edit: Oh, and if Cliff Blezinski is reading this, then I'm... going to hide behind a chest high wall.
I sent in a piece but I'm afraid I came across as kinda crazy.
[sub]YOU MEAN NOT CRAZY ENOUGH!!![/sub]
Can we re-submit if we think we can do better or are we stuck with whatever we sent in?
[sub]YOU MEAN NOT CRAZY ENOUGH!!![/sub]
Can we re-submit if we think we can do better or are we stuck with whatever we sent in?
I honestly have no clue. Wouldn't hurt to ask, though. And hey, a little crazy is good. I mean, look at Jack Thompson.