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

[trix]

Re: Re: Story Line . . . ?

I had the same problem, so I didn't name mine. They didn't ask for it, so I didn't give it, mostly because what I came up with either sounded right and wasn't marketable or just plain sucked. Overall, I decided that a bad name would just detract from the other ideas on the page.


Definately! Finding that natural name that isnt cheesy is a bit difficult.

I have a feeling it's an even split as to how many people submitted a setting name and how many didn't. What do y'all think? (Yes, I'm a southerner.)

I dont think the naming is an issue unless there is a tie in setting quality. I doubt many named theirs. I named mine setting but put a big "This will change" in smallprint .

-Tim

 

[Mouseferatu]

I had similar naming issues with mine.

On two of my proposals, I named the world (i.e. Oerth) but not the setting (i.e. Greyhawk).

On the third, I named the setting, but not the world. (Of course, that's because the people of that world have no conceptions that other worlds exist, and therefore never felt the need to name their own. It's just "the world.")

Be interesting to see if WotC has any names to suggest if I actually manage to make it to a later round.

 

[Tom Cashel]

I asked this question before, guys, but received no comment. If your papers are accidentily shuffled out of order in your envelope(submission agreement at bottom, instead of at top), are you doomed?

I have all my materials. But I still am unsure of whether or not I put them in the envelope in proper order. The thought that I might have inserted them inside the envelope improperly disturbs me. And it's too late for me to do anything about it now.

Does anyone in charge know the answer to this one? Please enlighten me!

from the Unofficial FAQ:

Q. Does it matter what order we put our pages (cover letter, submission agreement, proposal) in?

A. "As long as the submission agreement is above the submission then order is unimportant." (source: WotC Message Boards)

I truly hope this does NOT mean that you're "doomed," troll's Choice. Sorry to be the bearer of this quote, but you were wanting an answer.

 

[Darraketh]

Re: What are people actually writing?

Did anyone else treat it as a marketable product line proposal first, fantasy world second?

I did from the very beginning.

If I was heading the judging I would be interested in the proposal that presented the greatest potential return on investment.

Remember WoTC has already invested money in this project, mostly in terms of salaries payed and they've yet to pay the $120,000. But wait it doesn't stop there. Even after they award the 120 grand there are all sorts of production costs, in getting to market, that must be considered.

Now to get the money back in a big way, remember they called this a "moon shot", they can shoot for either phenomenal sales in one product catagory or respectable sales across two or more product catagories.

I feel they would have more of a chance with the latter. Mostly because of market demographics and such.


I have to say that my proposal was so brief that if this contest doesn't pan out I may consider a career writing bumper stickers.

 

[Irysangel]

from the Unofficial FAQ:

Q. Does it matter what order we put our pages (cover letter, submission agreement, proposal) in?

A. "As long as the submission agreement is above the submission then order is unimportant." (source: WotC Message Boards)

I truly hope this does NOT mean that you're "doomed," troll's Choice. Sorry to be the bearer of this quote, but you were wanting an answer.

Wow, that sucks.

I honestly cannot remember what order mine was in. I assumed that it wasn't of huge importance simply because the admin gets it first, and seperates it all.

They did mention they've only thrown out 10% so far, however. I sincerely doubt they'll axe a potential simply because one paper was out of order.

At least, I hope not.

Maybe we'll get clarification on this from someone at WoTC.

 

[Zappo]

from the Unofficial FAQ:

Q. Does it matter what order we put our pages (cover letter, submission agreement, proposal) in?

A. "As long as the submission agreement is above the submission then order is unimportant." (source: WotC Message Boards)

Hmmm... I wonder why it is so.

 

[Oni]

from the Unofficial FAQ:

Q. Does it matter what order we put our pages (cover letter, submission agreement, proposal) in?

A. "As long as the submission agreement is above the submission then order is unimportant." (source: WotC Message Boards)

I truly hope this does NOT mean that you're "doomed," troll's Choice. Sorry to be the bearer of this quote, but you were wanting an answer.

Personally I'd say if it wasn't outlined in any of the official material released on the WotC site then it has no bearing on your submission. Seriously, would they dump a whole bunch of submissions over a minor detail they only managed to get out to a small portion of the community in an unofficial manner? I greatly doubt it.

 

[Darraketh]

from the Unofficial FAQ:

Q. Does it matter what order we put our pages (cover letter, submission agreement, proposal) in?

A. "As long as the submission agreement is above the submission then order is unimportant." (source: WotC Message Boards)

I truly hope this does NOT mean that you're "doomed," troll's Choice. Sorry to be the bearer of this quote, but you were wanting an answer.

I know I put all three pieces in the envelope. I think I put the agreement on the bottom.

I believe having them in a specific order would help speed the initial sorting process. But I wouldn't worry about it. By now they have probably hired a temp or two to assist in opening the mail.

 

[Irysangel]

Hmm

Says it on the WoTC webpage also.

>>>>>>>>>>>>
All initial proposals must:

1. be covered with a signed, unmodified copy of the Idea Submission Agreement;

2. include an accompanying cover letter with contact information;

3. be structured in accord with the initial proposal template;

4. be no more than one (1) page in length;

5. be postmarked no later than June 21, 2002.

Initial proposals that are longer than one page or that don't meet any of the other requirements will be automatically rejected.
>>>>>>>>>>>>


Verrrry interesting. Now I *really* wish I'd paid more attention to the order I put mine in.

Though I suppose if I don't get picked, I can always blame it on some such thing like that rather than my idea.

 

[isirga eth]

aaaarrrrrgggghhhh

I DID put the agreement last. If I'm eliminated for that, I'll seriously start considering suicide...

Now seriously, last questions for Zulkir (repeated from five pages back):

- suppose I mail my submission before june 21, BUT it arrives AFTER july 3... what happens to it?

- how many entries have you got by now?