Question about 10-page Setting Write-up (or "Hey, Anthony!")

[Niveria]

Anthony,

I know that you're busy and this may be jumping the gun, but I just read the latest news about the Setting Search announcement being pushed back 'til "late August" and I need to ask you a question.

Would it be possible for Wizards to provide the rules/format for the ten-page write-up now? For those of us who have compelling reasons to start working on that portion early, it would be helpful. I'm not saying I'm definitely going to be chosen, but in the event I am chosen for the next round, I'll be in quite a fix unless I get started on my write-up now.

The problem with this is one of timing for me. I'm a graduate student with infant twin daughters at home. With the announcement coming out at the new time, I'm going to be swamped with schoolwork and the additional problems of caring for two babies at once. I'm hoping you can provide me (and other folks with a lot to do) with a simple means of assistance to ensure that our work will be ready by whatever new deadline you provide.

I'd appreciate any help you could offer.

Very Sincerely,
Niveria

 

[Undead Pete]

Where was that announcement? I, for one, am glad that they're delaying it again. I don't want them to rush and possibly miss a gem of a setting idea.

 

[Maraxle]

I doubt that they would do this. A big part of the "contest" is being able to meet deadlines. Giving people a headstart would make it too easy.

 

[Mirth]

A big part of the "contest" is being able to meet deadlines.

Apparently this doesn't apply to Wizards, however.

 

[Niveria]

Undead Pete - check out this link:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/dx20020806x

Maraxle - I think you're probably right. I certainly don't want to get an unfair advantage. That's why I'm hoping that they'll just release the format to everyone.

Either way, I had to pose the question. Another rule of publishing is "you never get what you don't ask for."