BSF
Explorer
Well yeah!
Not that other Ceramic DM contests aren't interesting. They are. Nor has this one been uninteresting. But it is always fun to watch each contest come together with it's own unique personality.
As an example, your story ideas are always nifty, but your writing has improved in the short span of this contest. That's cool! Especially since English isn't your first language. Your story and Carpe David's story had some similarities, because the pictures really suggested some common themes. Your individual approaches to the story created something similar, but vastly different. That is always interesting.
I could go on, but I really haven't taken the time to delve into the stories. I'm working on something else right now and I have set this Ceramic DM contest aside for the moment. But, I am almost back to where I can read the stories and comment with some enthusiasm. (Sorry I have been so quiet folks. I think the project I am working on will be worth it though.)
Please pardon my dry attempt at humor. It really isn't a slight to anyone. I love Ceramic DM and I heartily applaud everyone that participates in it. It isn't easy. It can be emotionally grueling, but it also a boatload of fun. I derive a lot of personal satisfaction writing in the Ceramic DM. I appreciate the feedback from judges and spectators. I enjoy the friendly competition with a bunch of other people. I try to listen to what the people tell me I am doing wrong. I may end up disagreeing, or it may click completely into place, but I appreciate all the feedback. I hope everyone enjoys Ceramic DM as much as I do. So when I say that it is shaping up to be an interesting contest, I mean that with tongue-in-cheek humor.