WotC Seeking Your Setting Proposals (was "Big Wizard announcement")

[Ashtal]

Re: WOO WOO!

P.S. And we DID place our names in the lower lefthand corner, as stated in the instructions - unlike some other unnamed board moderator *cough* Ashtal *cough*

*shrug*

Better to make a mistake that I catch, than to make a mistake and have no idea it was made at all.

I see now where I goofed, though. In the original template that I printed out, the name in lower lefthand corner is listed as a paragraph after #1-6 of the proposal. I gleefully and ignorantly missed the paragraph. In the template proposal as it appears now on the Wizard's website, the name in lower lefthand corner is now #7, not separate.

I also went in and added all the subheads, instead of just numbering, and tinkered with my answer to #6. So, the package goes out again tonight, Xpress post, just be sure.

 

[Telim Tor]

Word Count

Does the Word Count even matter?

 

[Zappo]

Re: Word Count

Does the Word Count even matter?

I don't think so. Readability is more like it. Anyway, font size and type and margins combined with the one page restriction naturally limit the word count. I have slightly more than 600 words but I know that anyone can read my submission and grasp the point in a couple of minutes. That's enough.

 

[Balsamic Dragon]

Done! Printed, signed and in the envelope at 3:49, June 20!

Mine comes out at 650 words, 11 pt. including headings and title

I'm actually more excited about posting it to the boards than hearing from WOTC, as winning is a long shot for everyone. Any idea when we can do this and if it is a good idea?

Apologies if someone has already asked this question, I've been a little busy and haven't had time to read 25 (!) pages of posts!

Balsamic Dragon

 

[Rasyr]

I'm actually more excited about posting it to the boards than hearing from WOTC, as winning is a long shot for everyone. Any idea when we can do this and if it is a good idea?

Well, personally, I would wait until after the entries for the next round have been selected. I know I am not posting anything until after then (i.e. after July 3rd).

 

[Savage Wombat]

Got mine out yesterday - 767 words, Times New Roman 11 pt., 1" margins.

If everyone's ideas are as much fun as mine, there should be a whole bunch of kick-ass campaigns in the next few months.

And by the way - aren't you enjoying how incredibly positive and supportive everyone on this board has been? Good sports all around.

 

[ghettognome]

I'm actually more excited about posting it to the boards than hearing from WOTC, as winning is a long shot for everyone. Any idea when we can do this and if it is a good idea?

Balsamic Dragon

WOTC stated that they would have their 10 chosen by July 3rd, so I would assume that if you don't hear from them by then or soon after that it would be okay.

 

[Weeble]

I don't see where it could have been any clearer, Weeble. Lower left-hand corner means lower left-hand corner, any way you look at it.

I think many of us are overanalyzing this whole thing. I'm surprised no-one has asked exactly how far from the bottom left corner "lower left-hand" means. An eighth-of-an-inch? A quarter-of-an-inch? Inline with the left margin, but all the way to bottom? Etc., etc.

People, it's just the lower left-hand corner. Zulkir has already stated that the earlier oddities that are not the fault of the submitters (such as not using the PDF version of the agreement) would not be counted against them. Let's keep a little faith here that the folks at Wizards aren't complete zombies and have a little common sense, eh? Following instructions is important, but I guarantee you that they are not going over the submissions with a little plastic ruler or anything measuring how far from the edge your name is printed.

Steve M

So I'm gathering that wether you label it #7 or not, or wether it is further to the left than the main body or not, is ok. Sorry for the inconvenience to you, but I'm not a type setter or news editor or even an english major. It would just seem odd that both would be acceptable for the panel experts. I guess I'm wrong in thinking there should be a format to this.

 

[Tallow]

Format

So I'm gathering that wether you label it #7 or not, or wether it is further to the left than the main body or not, is ok. Sorry for the inconvenience to you, but I'm not a type setter or news editor or even an english major. It would just seem odd that both would be acceptable for the panel experts. I guess I'm wrong in thinking there should be a format to this.

There is a format you smart alec! The format is to have 6 clearly labeled sections done in order, in a professional manner with your name at the bottom left hand corner of the page. That's it. That's the format.

If you can clearly label your sections with Jelly Stains, I'm sure it will be ok. Good grief man!

Andy Christian

 

[Weeble]

Re: Format

There is a format you smart alec! The format is to have 6 clearly labeled sections done in order, in a professional manner with your name at the bottom left hand corner of the page. That's it. That's the format.

If you can clearly label your sections with Jelly Stains, I'm sure it will be ok. Good grief man!

Andy Christian

No annoying name-caller, look at the template on the site. There are 7 clearly labeled sections that must be done in order, not 6.