Next Fest... Pick one of the two...

Next Fest... Pick one of the two...

  • QuestFest

    Votes: 81 60.4%

  • CrimeFest

    Votes: 53 39.6%
  • Total voters
    134
  • Poll closed .
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Jason Ramsey

Jason Ramsey

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This is NOT to say that the next fest will be either of these, OR that the results of the poll will determine the next fest. But, these are the two popular choices right now, and so we thought we would open it up to a poll for the next few days, so as to allow for additional member feedback and input into the process.

If these were your only two choices, pick one. The poll will close when voting closes on round two of LossFest as we will be announcing the next fest when we announce the winners as usual. This will allow us a little time to take the feedback from the poll into account along with what we are currently discussing.

So....

Quest or Crime.......

Here are a couple of rough blurbs courtesy of Jack to give you an idea of where we would be thinking of heading with either of these

Blackmail, robbery, the double cross, the con, or good old fashioned cold blooded murder. Rioting in the streets, knocking over a bank, or a lover’s betrayal up close and personal compliments of an arsenic tainted wine glass. Whether in the shadowy black and white streets of wise crackin’ dames and hardboiled detectives, in lurid color between the pages of an old pulp magazine, in the wild west, in outer space, in a board room, or in a bedroom, one thing’s for certain – a crime has been committed, is happening as we speak, or is just about to go down. Maybe your story focuses on the wrong side of the law – the crooks – yeah sure, and why shouldn’t it, they got their side to tell too. Or maybe you focus on those that try to prevent, fight, or discover what happened after things have gone south. Or, maybe it’s more complicated than that. Most of us are a mixed bag after all. How about a good guy that does bad things to bring about justice, or a bad guy that ain’t all that bad at the end of the day. In any event, your story centers on breaking the law – past, present, or future - and must involve criminals, cops, or both in DVXuser's Crime Fest.

Don't be afraid to dig deep. This can be more than just about getting away with murder (which is fine). But it's also OK to ask what's REALLY at stake? What does it mean not only in terms of material gain but emotionally, personally and / or psychologically to your characters if they fail or succeed? What are the politics and personal relationships like in a gang of crooks, a squad of cops, or even between cops and criminals?
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There’s something out there. Something virtually unobtainable. Something your protagonist needs despite the incredible odds and obstacles that stand in his/her way. They may need help along the way from new allies, but careful those allies don’t turn out to be wolves in Grandma’s clothing. Whether it’s sacred scrolls hidden in the land of the living dead, the phone number of that certain someone, a brain, a heart, a highly guarded diamond, a smile from an embittered friend – whatever it is your characters need more than anything else – their journey begins at DVXuser’s QUEST FEST.

Don't be afraid to dig deep. This can be more than just about getting through booby traps in an unearthed temple (which is fine). But it's also OK to ask what's REALLY at stake? What does it mean not only in terms of fame and fortune but emotionally, personally and / or psychologically to your characters if they fail?
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Later,
Jason
 
Crime in my opinion kind of average, or should I say saturated, Quest sound like it will be more of a chanllenge.
--Luis
 
Yeah not to be cheeky - but i think crimefest will lend itself to way too many american - airsoft laden action style mafioso / espionage TV rip offs! I'd have to sit through millions of movies featuring the latest action fx pack from Andrew Kramer hehe (I love that guy too) but questfest on the other hand...

Well that i love as it seems to encourage 'epic form' story telling with grand character arcs, journeys etc. So that sounds inspiring and exciting to me personally and could include crime story elements anyway but without making it such a requirement.
 
Go Quest Fest! Hell you can have crime in the quest too if you were so inclined. There: I'll make mine about a quest for crime...
 
I'm down for Quest...

Chances are many of the entries will deal with 'deaths' and 'crime' anyway.. :)

/j
 
QuestFest allows a much wider interpretation. In fact, I believe it could easily encompass all of CrimeFest. Or any fest, for that matter. That being said, I think it will serve as an effective reminder for creators to focus on a good story with the necessary components.
 
quest. and not just b/c it was my idea. I like the idea of a journey. or more specifically, of a wanderlust.
 
Crimefest

Actually, the idea I have can be used for either Quest or Crime. I'd prefer to watch more films focusing on Crime though.
 
it's really neck and neck. although, the quest supporters seem more vocal so far... if that counts for anything.

how about CriminalQuestFest?
 
I'll throw my weight behind Questfest. I missed Lossfest and am excited to participate in a fest again. Questfest sounds like a good way to stretch.
 
Both sound good. Crime might be good if it was done without all the blood and guts. Quest could be a lot of things. I don't care. Is there a time limit on the poll I can't make up my mind! LOL
 
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