Sam Kabo Ashwell ([info]maga_dogg) wrote in [info]comicwhispers,
@ 2005-04-04 23:18:00
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Recruiting for CWIV begins!
It seems that the general mood is to prefer the Choose Your Own Adventure idea, so that's what we're doing.


Each participant will, when their turn comes up, be given the panel preceding theirs, and a text option ("If you want to kill the dragon...") accompanying it. They then have to produce the panel that results from taking that option, and provide a specified number of options that may be taken in response.

Each person's panel will end up being a single webpage, looking like this:


If you want to sacrifice the sausage to your dark masters, turn to page 183.
If you want to look behind the painting for secret safes or passageways, turn to page 40.
If you want to press onwards into the heart of Assyria, turn to page 209.

Some of these options might mean progress - in which case, the panel will be handed down to another participant, together with the option in question. They then produce their own panel and options, and so on. Some will lead to catastrophic dead-ends - which will be handled similarly, but as a supplementary duty for people who want a bit more work.

Some people will have two panels (each with an option) leading towards their panel, and will have to somehow work it so that these options become congruent. These will most likely be in the minority, so if you don't want to be lumped with this onerous duty, there's no need for you to be.

It'll all make sense when we're doing it, I swear.


Sign below if you're interested. Also mention if you'd be interested in taking on some instant-death dead-ends, or if you feel up to the challenge of the bottleneck nodes.

Clarification: signing up for dead-ends is in addition to doing a non-dead-end panel, not instead of.

The actual process won't start until after CWIII is complete and on public display, so there's no rush. There's also lots of time to recruit. Get to it, minions.



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[info]awesomelies
2005-04-04 10:46 pm UTC (link)
Count me in, obviously. The bottlenecks I fear are beyond my skillz, but I'll willingly - nay, gleefully - deal out instant death to some hapless adventurer.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:28 pm UTC (link)
Okay, you've been assigned one normal panel (not a bottleneck, and you have to make up two choices) and one dead end. If that doesn't sound like what you want, just let me know with a comment.

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[info]storme
2005-04-04 10:47 pm UTC (link)
I'm interested. I'd also be up for some of the dead-ends, if you want.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:29 pm UTC (link)
So far I've got you down for one normal panel and one dead end. If that's not what you want, lemme know with a comment.

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(no subject) - [info]storme, 2005-04-17 10:40 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-18 01:47 am UTC

[info]huskyscotsman
2005-04-04 10:50 pm UTC (link)
Me me me. I'd like to be an ordinary panel or a bottleneck. (I think the latter would be fun, but I don't have my heart set on it—let somebody else do it if they're eager.)

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:31 pm UTC (link)
I've given you not one, but two bottlenecks, one of which will be a dead end. Sound good? If not, comment here.

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(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-18 01:48 am UTC

[info]fourcoffees
2005-04-04 11:02 pm UTC (link)
I'm up for anything, really.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:35 pm UTC (link)
Oh, I *know* you are.

Ahem. Anyway, I've assigned you a normal panel and a dead end. If you'd prefer a bottleneck, comment here and I'll make it happen. If you're fine with the assignment, just wait for your panel in the e-mail.

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(Anonymous)
2005-04-04 11:29 pm UTC (link)
I'm interested, and I'd be up for a bottleneck (although I don't mind doing a regular panel, if there are too many volunteers). I'm also willing to do a dead-end if needed, although I'm more interested in the other stuff.

Will bottleneck people get more time then regular people, since it'll be a bit trickier?

--Jota

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[info]maga_dogg
2005-04-04 11:41 pm UTC (link)
Hmm. Probably.

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[info]huskyscotsman
2005-04-04 11:30 pm UTC (link)
Oh, another suggestion: it seems like a CYOA would really benefit from quantity, so depending on the number of sign-ups, maybe some people could do more than one panel? If so, pencil me in for a couple. Or do you think that would compromise the, er, purity of the thing?

Even with a whole bunch of panels, the whole thing shouldn't take too long to produce, what with the benefits of parallelism.

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[info]maga_dogg
2005-04-04 11:39 pm UTC (link)
Well, the idea is that you can sign up for a dead-end or two in addition to your main panel. That way everybody gets to influence the main thread to a similar degree, while being able to produce more panels total.

Otherwise, I'll see how numbers go.

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(no subject) - [info]huskyscotsman, 2005-04-05 05:50 am UTC

[info]okb
2005-04-04 11:31 pm UTC (link)
I am in!

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[info]okb
2005-04-05 09:34 pm UTC (link)
I should add I am willing to do most anything. I would rather do a small number of complicated panels (i.e., bottleneck and one or two deaths) than a bunch of deaths.

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(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-17 10:41 pm UTC

[info]markm
2005-04-04 11:52 pm UTC (link)
I'd like to sign up for a regular panel, and for as many dead-end panels as are needed.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:42 pm UTC (link)
I've given you one normal panel and one ending. Sound good? If so, just wait your turns. If not, comment.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-05 02:46 am UTC (link)
Panels, dead-ends, bottlenecks, whatever. I'm your woman, count me in for the cause.

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[info]zrblm
2005-04-05 02:54 am UTC (link)
I'm in, though my art skills remain questionable.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:44 pm UTC (link)
You've been assigned one regular panel. And FYI - your turn is only a couple of days away. If you'd like more than one panel, let me know with a comment. Otherwise, just hang out and wait for your panel in e-mail.

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[info]aussie_nyc
2005-04-05 03:12 am UTC (link)
I'm in for all those various options.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:26 pm UTC (link)
Okay, I've assigned you one normal panel and one dead end (that is also a bottleneck). You're one of the first people up, and should already have a panel in your e-mail...

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[info]joenotcharles
2005-04-05 03:15 am UTC (link)
I'm in. I'd like to do a bottleneck - that sounds neat.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:45 pm UTC (link)
Your wish is granted. You have been assigned a bottleneck. If you want an ending as well or something, let me know with a comment. Otherwise, just sit tight and wait for your turn to roll 'round.

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[info]orenr
2005-04-05 04:32 am UTC (link)
I'm in.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:48 pm UTC (link)
You've been assigned one standard panel. If you'd also like an ending or something, comment. If you're happy with your present assignment, just wait for your turn to come around.

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[info]off_coloratura
2005-04-05 04:41 am UTC (link)
I'm in, and this time I'll do it. :)

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:49 pm UTC (link)
You've been assigned one standard panel, and your turn is only a couple of days away, so keep an eye on your e-mail. If you're happy with this arrangement, just sit tight and watch for your turn. If you want me to change anything, comment here.

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[info]jearl
2005-04-05 05:32 am UTC (link)
I'd like to join in. regular panel, dead end, whereever you need a body.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:51 pm UTC (link)
Okay. You've been assigned a bottleneck. If you want something else, (i.e. you want to do an ending as well or something), then comment. Otherwise, just hang out and wait for your turn to come in the e-mail.

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[info]ooshiny
2005-04-05 05:59 am UTC (link)
Sure, and I'll try my best not to come up with something retarded.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:23 pm UTC (link)
Okay. I've assigned one panel to you, and you're one of the first people up. You should have your panel - check your e-mail.

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[info]nothings
2005-04-05 09:24 am UTC (link)
I'm in. Bottleneck-friendly. And I'll do a dead-end too.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Okay. I've given you a bottleneck and an ending - and one of these is only a couple of days away, so watch your e-mail. If you're happy with this arrangement, just watch for your turn. Otherwise, leave a comment.

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[info]avatarist
2005-04-05 11:56 am UTC (link)
What a popular endeavour - lovely - I'll take three.
of whatever.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:55 pm UTC (link)
Okay, you shall have three, then. I've given you a bottleneck and a couple of endings. One of the endings is only a couple days away, so watch your e-mail. If you're happy with these assignments, great, just wait for your turn. If you're not happy, reply to this comment.

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(Anonymous)
2005-04-05 03:15 pm UTC (link)
I'm in.
- baf (you know where to find me)

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(Anonymous)
2005-04-05 03:17 pm UTC (link)
Also, I'm up for attempting a bottleneck.
- baf again

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Me! Me!
[info]westernactor
2005-04-05 05:06 pm UTC (link)
I'm up for anything and everything with regards to this. As long as I get enough to steal... er... borrow from in creating my panels, there's nothing I'm not willing to at least try.

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Re: Me! Me!
[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 10:58 pm UTC (link)
Okay then... I've assigned you one bottleneck. If you'd also like an ending in addition to that or would prefer to not do a bottleneck or whatever, reply to this comment. Otherwise, just wait for your turn in e-mail.

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Re: Me! Me! - [info]westernactor, 2005-04-17 11:20 pm UTC
Re: Me! Me! - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-17 11:53 pm UTC

[info]lno
2005-04-05 06:08 pm UTC (link)
So when you wanna get togetha?
Cause you know a nigga like me
Is down for whatever

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 11:07 pm UTC (link)
You so funny.

Okay, you've got a normal panel and an ending. Want something different, reply to this comment. Otherwise, hang ten and wait for your turn.

Peace out.

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[info]jrw
2005-04-05 06:29 pm UTC (link)
I don't know whether I'll have any more time to do this one than I did the last one, but it seems like it's probably better to sign up now and then bow out later if it isn't going to work out.

I'm one of those people who finds the idea of drawing dead-ends particularly appealing for some reason. Maybe because CYOA dead ends usually involve the protagonist meeting a silly fate.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 11:08 pm UTC (link)
I know we've talked already, but others may be curious about assignments, so I'm leaving a message here. You've been assigned an ending. If you want more, let me know.

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[info]norinel
2005-04-10 03:37 pm UTC (link)
Found this through [info]isquiesque by way of [info]aftrant, and I'll try a regular panel despite my lack of any visual art skill whatsoever.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 11:09 pm UTC (link)
Okay, you've been assigned one standard panel. In fact, you're one of the first folks to have a turn - you should already have the panel in your e-mail, which I got from your website. If you haven't received it, let me know.

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AOL
[info]lpsmith
2005-04-11 06:59 pm UTC (link)
Sign me up, if we're not too late. Bottlenecks intrigue me, as do long walks on the beach in search of clues to the next location.

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Re: AOL
[info]isquiesque
2005-04-18 12:35 am UTC (link)
Okay, a bottleneck it will be then. If you want something more (like you want to do an ending as well or whatever), let me know with a comment. Otherwise, just hang out and wait for your turn to show up in your e-mail inbox.

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[info]tablesaw
2005-04-15 11:51 am UTC (link)
I'll do two panels wherever necessary.

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[info]isquiesque
2005-04-17 11:20 pm UTC (link)
Okay. Since you're all into the puzzles, I'm willing to challenge you as much as you'd like. Right now I have you down for something I think is crazy, but you may love it: a bottleneck with four incoming plots to reconcile. If you want me to drop it to three or even two, let me know. I won't think anything less of you. Also, for your second panel I gave you an ending.

If you're happy, just sit tight and wait your turn. If you'd rather I make it easier or change it in any way, reply to this comment.

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(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-18 01:59 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tablesaw, 2005-04-20 08:01 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-21 04:37 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]tablesaw, 2005-04-21 10:24 am UTC
(no subject) - [info]isquiesque, 2005-04-21 02:28 pm UTC

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