Do you think this idea for a game would be fun, or even work?

[Father Heathen]

Here is an idea for a game I came up with. Players write a short story, around 1 or 2, maybe 3 paragraphs long, and then PMs it to another person to post it for them in the game's thread. After that everyone else then tries to guess who wrote it based on the style and whatnot. What do you think?

 

[Circle_One]

I think that's a cute idea for a game! Sounds fun.

 

[Sententia]

me likes... does the op pick a topic or we right free form? Can we all PM the same person... OP? And then it gets posted all at once?

 

[stacey bo bacey]

I wanna do it!

 

[Quagmire]

I'm in.

 

[3.14]

seems tricky with just 3 paragrafs

 

[Father Heathen]

me likes... does the op pick a topic or we right free form? Can we all PM the same person... OP? And then it gets posted all at once?

I just had a loose idea, so I really haven't worked out the details yet. What do you all think would be best? It might be best to PM the story to someone different (whoever is willing to post it on your behalf) that way no one person is prevented from participating.

 

[lunamoth]

I'm still sulking because no one liked my fiendish hamster ghost story.


: hamster :

 

[Father Heathen]

seems tricky with just 3 paragrafs

I guess there really wouldn't have to be a limit, as long as it isn't an epic novel.

 

[Father Heathen]

If anyone is willing to give this a try, PM me your writing and I'll post it, and then we'll see how this works out and adjust the rules if need be. Also more suggestions are welcomed.

 

[Scruffitude]

I'd be willing to participate; however, I haven't really been around long enough for people to be able to guess what my writing style might be. This may or may not be to my advantage.

 

[Father Heathen]

Okay, guess who wrote the following:

"So, the other day, just like any other day, I was walking to work contemplating how awful the weather had become. The rain, however, was hardly a nuisance now that I had my new water-proof Venture jacket for 33% off.

Anyway....I was rounding a corner and was surprised to see that downtown was absolutely flooded.
"Well, I guess that means no work today." I quietly said to myself. At that point, I continued back home to have a sandwich and a hot cup of tea."

 

[Father Heathen]

And another:

"Murphy saw the creature out of the corner of his eye: it moved faster than he thought was possible, but this sort of thing had become normal the past few weeks. He stepped out into the street, where the pouring rain slowly drowned the city. A homeless man shuffled into an alleyway, and Murphy wanted to shout at him not to go there. The creature had gone that way.
Murphy hurried to the alley, but it was empty. The cascading rain came down in small waterfalls, washing away the filth of the polluted alleyway. He heard a low growl. It was close. He spotted the creature's red eyes glowing in the distance. It was waiting behind a dumpster not far from where Murphy was standing.
Murphy drew his weapon, but it was too late. The creature lunged, its claws still stained with the blood of its previous victim. Murphy yelled, but it was no good. He barely had a chance to realize what was happening to him. And then, he knew nothing."

 

[Father Heathen]

And a third: "So these 3 kids were playing soccer when a guy came up to them and asked hey you want some beer
The children being smart for there age said: no sir were only 14
the guy: he you got a point there"

No guesses?

 

[lunamoth]

And a third: "So these 3 kids were playing soccer when a guy came up to them and asked hey you want some beer
The children being smart for there age said: no sir were only 14
the guy: he you got a point there"

No guesses?

3.14 :cover:

 

[Father Heathen]

3.14 :cover:

You've guessed correctly.

 

[Quagmire]

Okay, guess who wrote the following:

"So, the other day, just like any other day, I was walking to work contemplating how awful the weather had become. The rain, however, was hardly a nuisance now that I had my new water-proof Venture jacket for 33% off.

Anyway....I was rounding a corner and was surprised to see that downtown was absolutely flooded.
"Well, I guess that means no work today." I quietly said to myself. At that point, I continued back home to have a sandwich and a hot cup of tea."

I'm going to say Circle One (?)

 

[Father Heathen]

I'm going to say Circle One (?)

Nope.

 

[Father Heathen]

Another:

"It was a dark and stormy night...

Wait, no it wasn't. It was 3 in the afternoon on a slightly overcast day. Where the hell am I!? How the hell did I get here!? Where the hell are my shoes!?

When am I going to learn not to mix cough syrup and rollaids!?"

 

[Father Heathen]

And another:

"
In the townlet of Snicky-Snoo,
A preacher came calling
To a house or two.

He carried no luggage,
Not a purse
Not a bag
And he whistled a tune
And walked with a wag.

“Time has come,” he cried
With a squeak in his voice
“To put down your guns
And your weapons of choice.”

“A New Day has dawned,
For both young and old.
The sick will be healed,
And the timid be bold.”

But the good folk of Snickety,
As they called it for short,
Turned back to their Gameboys,
And Choodles and port.

He spoke on a hill,
Until he was hoarse.
But not one gave notice
As a matter of course.

‘Till finally with sadness
The preacher moved on.
A shake of his Nikes
And he was gone"