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The Definitive List of "Simply" Scripts (currently 2950 views)
mcornetto
Posted: November 21st, 2009, 11:34pm
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The Definitive List of "Simply" Scripts
Since I decided to write one myself, I thought it would fun to go back and have a look at all the "Simply" scripts ever written - even the ones before my time here. This is the list of those that I found, it's in chronological order. The first ever was SimplyNoir. If I've forgotten anything let me know.
SimplyNoir by Robert G. Newcomer & George Willson - Short, Film Noir - When Don is found brutally slain, it is up to Wesley, a fast-talking private dick, to crack the case. Our apologies to those who do not appear. Bigger apologies to those who do. - pdf, format
SimplyScripts vs. The Giant Monster by Mike Shelton - Short, Comedy - When a botched lab experiment unleashes a giant monster, it's up to the gang at SimplyScripts to restore peace. - doc, format
The Great Brain Robbery by Martin Lancaster - Short, Western - While all around him are losing their heads, Helio 'Hound Dog' Cordeiro must sober up and unravel the mystery of The Great Brain Robbery. Apologies to everyone involved. Two birds, one stone and all that. - Entry for the January '06 One Week Writing Exercise Thing - pdf, format
The Mystery of Simply Scripts by Andrew Roby - Short, Thriller - Don has been murdered and the murderer is on the loose. It is up for the two heroic men, Andrew Romance and Bert, to save the day and stop all the evil. Featuring over 10 people from the Simply Scripts gang. With a twist you will never forget. - html, format
In Don We Trust by Steven Cameron (Wesley) - Adventure, Short, Comedy - Heretic is summoned by Don at SimplyScripts Mental Institution because Wesley is missing, nobody will ever be the same once this story is told. 40 pages - html, format
Simply The Godfather by George Willson - Drama - An aging Don Admin intends to pass control of the SimplyScripts domain to one of the younger posters, Alan Holman, who just wants to live a quiet life with Banana Chan until he is drawn into the seedy underworld of the online script domains. 162 pages - rtf/pdf, format
Man of a Thousand Masks by Christopher Reid- Short, Comedy - A man discovers that when he changes his avatar on his computer it's not the only thing that changes. 22 pages - rtf, format
The Free Doughnuts Thread A collaborative thread that contains an on the fly script about Simply Scripters.
Food For Thought by Me and Jordan Weibe (me and the boy who could fly) writing as: You and Them - Short, Sci Fi - In a world where food is scarce and crime is at its breaking point, a group of strangers discover a food source that turns into terror. 15 pages - pdf, format
The Curious Case Against Sean Elwood by Robert Skotte (sniper) - Long Short, Comedy - In the land of Simply Scripts, Sean Elwood is about to have a very bad day. - pdf, format
Pia's Package by Sean Elwood (thedeadwalk2nite) - Short, Comedy - One million dollars. Ten desperate men. One hot chick. Which are they more after, and how will they eliminate the competition? 28 pages - pdf, format
A Very Simple Halloween Down Under by Steve McDonell (stevie) - Short, Comedy - Some of the SS crew head to Australia for Halloween. The party begins but something evil has followed. The killing begins...who will live and who will die? 42 pages pdf - pdf, format
Through The Fur Trap, Simply by Anonymous - Comedy, Other - A group of Simply Scripts members are teleported into a script written by Usaking. Can they satisfy the Great Vagina and return home in time to stop a public reading of the script? 76 pages - pdf, format
WIP Threads Not as interesting but here for completeness.
Thank you so much for putting this together. I've been thinking a lot about Simply as a "place" and the people here are very dear to me so these scripts will be fun to place inside of a folder, enjoy, and work with.
The best part about these scripts as a whole is that they give you a kind of overview of what was going on on the boards at the time they were written. You get a snapshot of some of the members and while they don't always portray the true character of the people they are based on, they occasionally have pieces of those people thrown in or some aspect of their personality.
For the ones I had a part in, SimplyNoir did make an effort to capture some of the more poignant aspects of the people in it in either dialogue or situation. Simply the Godfather was part casting, part situation, and part I-just-wanted-someone-to-fill-the-role. This was particular true for the female parts, since (let's face it) The Godfather is one of those "boy movies."
So if you want to get to know people or find out what the hell we're talking about sometimes, these scripts can occasionally give you an idea.
I just picked out one randomly to read - Simply BBQ. Bloody funny stuff! I didn't know some of the names as they are no longer on site, but i thought it was well done.
Highlight? The sauce in the chicken!!! Good job, bert.
Man of a Thousand Masks by Christopher Reid- Short, Comedy - A man discovers that when he changes his avatar on his computer it's not the only thing that changes. 22 pages - rtf, format
I'm glad people don't think of me enough to put me in these anymore.
When the original was pushed into my life, it captured a character that was amusing and started the whole "Private Dick" thing.
With the latest one. if these scripts are about the characterization of a person based on posting why have three generic lines in the script under my name and not even try to put some joke or even a ha-ha as reference to the original character?
That's the one I'm talking about and you didn't do anything with me. My thought is I've given you almost 7 years of material, make a joke or reference regarding the person or they are just in there for no good reason.
Honestly when it is just a small three line cameo as it was something should have been happening to know who it is.
Obviously for you, what's the point since it is such a small part but regarding the use of SS members in a script the dialogue and or actions should directly relate to that person so people know who he/she is.
Even the smallest cameo should reflect the person in some way.
Ah! But you mostly make cameo appearances on the boards lately. And I thought I maybe caught a little bit of your character with your part.
But if I ever do such a thing again, I'll be sure to give you a bigger role. I think there's some wise words that need to be said after that. Hmmm. What were they? Be careful what you wish for. That's them!
I just picked out one randomly to read - Simply BBQ. Bloody funny stuff! I didn't know some of the names as they are no longer on site, but i thought it was well done. Good job, bert.
Oh, man -- some of you newer guys may find this downright impossible, but after a while, you do kind of lose track of what you have on the boards.
I had not even thought of "Simply BBQ" in a year or so, and went back to look myself. It was a OWC for a Drama at a family BBQ, and it kind of bent the rules a bit, but whatever.
It is amazing how quickly these things become dated. Same deal with SimplyNoir -- like George says, a snapshot of one point in time.
It would be nice if there was some way to impart the true wonder that was Dan Robinson -- or the joy of Balt's old, discarded catch-phrases -- and then there was everybody's pal Pepi haha. Some things are best left a mystery.
I have not had a chance yet to check out some of the newer ones. I hope to have some time around the holidays to do so. I hear I make an appearance.
If I have not left comments, it is simply because I have not looked -- not because I am offended in some way. It is flat-out impossible to offend me in one of these scripts. Just putting that out there so some people know.
I think there are some early ones on this list Cornetto might have missed. I will have to check.
Actually, I believe that the first "Simply" script was by Breanne -- I can't for the life of me remember the title but the script starred Breanne, as herself, tied up in the trunk of a car...I think? Tied up somewhere, anyway. Oh, that Breanne...
Inspired by Breanne, the first "Simply" script to utilize Simply members other than the writer themselves was a short entitled "The Last Script Heretic Ever Wrote"...gosh knows what handsome devil wrote that little piece of work. However, it is no longer on the site.
I think Wes may also have had a series...possibly before any of this...which at least he, and possibly other members, would cameo on.
Actually, I believe that the first "Simply" script was by Breanne -- I can't for the life of me remember the title but the script starred Breanne, as herself, tied up in the trunk of a car...I think? Tied up somewhere, anyway. Oh, that Breanne...
Inspired by Breanne, the first "Simply" script to utilize Simply members other than the writer themselves was a short entitled "The Last Script Heretic Ever Wrote"...gosh knows what handsome devil wrote that little piece of work. However, it is no longer on the site.
I think Wes may also have had a series...possibly before any of this...which at least he, and possibly other members, would cameo on.
Can someone find the links to these? It was silly to look for anything but the Heretic script. But I did look for the Heretic script based on that title and could not find it.
Can someone find the links to these? It was silly to look for anything but the Heretic script. But I did look for the Heretic script based on that title and could not find it.
Unfortunately, Last Script Heretic Ever Wrote, The was removed at the request of the writer...
I think you're missing a ton of "screenrider's" work here on the list... He's popin' out 4 a week it seems. Some of which aren't bad and are actually pretty funny, or at bareminimum have some decent ideas going on in them.