I'm definitely done for the night.  I don't wanna muck up what I got going here.  I'm on page 5.  I rewrote the 1st 4 pages, or 9,8,7,6 -- Two times tonight.  I have a personal goal to not utter One cuss word in this One at all.  I also don't want any on screen kills.  Better get them out in my other work.

G'luck to those participating.

Good luck Baltis, and everyone else.

i have completed and submitted mine. A record for me for anything, and the rat stayed.

I must say, mine is heavy on the cussing, It is easily the most rank and despicable script I have ever written and it is not very good at all. But I love it!

It is a parody, hopefully that gets me off the hook....

Mine's done, but not submitted yet.  I'll give it a couple of days to stew.  It's a sequel to one of my other scripts.  I hope no one minds, since it isn't anonymous I figured it wouldn't matter and that is what I wanted to write.  

Quoted from Dreamscale Ha...that's funny, Don. But seriously (no, seriously seriously), when you said we have up to 3 characters between 18-80, that shouldn't preclude non humans.  Are you now saying we cannot include any non humans into our horror script?  I sure hope not. Animals shouldn't be included when a cast restriction is set...at least IMO. Please clarify, as this new detail could affect a ton of these OWC scripts.  Many, many, many horror scripts have non human "creatures" as the antag, and I think this is an important point.

Jeff,

There are three actors.  There are two males and one female.  How you use them is up to you.  Please note that I've modified the requirements (for the n'th time) to specifically indicate that the three actors are human.  

If you have any other questions regarding this, please reference this this.

Miuch love and good things,

Don

Quoted from screenrider Yeah, and what about half-humans?

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm actually being serious here. Are you now saying we cannot have an antag that is not human?

A total first.  You have three actors.  Two actors are males.  They have penises.  One actor is a female.  She does not have a penis. She has a 'sideways smile'.   One male actors with a penis can not walk.  He sits in a wheel chair.  The three actors are human.  How you use them is up to you.

Quoted from Murphy Actually, I too have an animal in my script, he has quite an important part too. This could scupper my plans.

Gary,

You have three actors.  The actors are human.  'Scupper'?  Honestly, who uses 'scupper' now a days.  

Don

I feel this OWC has been made more complicated than need be.  I've asked a few questions, but generally hope the banter hasn't put off others from joining in.  Mostly newcomers.  I'd really like to see an influx of scripts using this theme.

For one it shows just how varied and different everyone is at using screenwriting as their creative outlet.  Just because I see this theme in this way doesn't mean the next guy/gal will.  I think the end result could be really good.  Very different if taken seriously.

Just know I'm taking this 100% seriously, even if you get a laugh or two out of the script for whatever reason.  The story is legitimate and the quality of the dialog will be of the highest quality.

Quoted from Don A total first.  You have three actors.  Two actors are males.  They have penises.  One actor is a female.  She does not have a penis. She has a 'sideways smile'.   One male actors with a penis can not walk.  He sits in a wheel chair.  The three actors are human.  How you use them is up to you.

Just a note: You may be a bit confused when you first read mine. You might even be confused if you read mine a second time.  I wouldn't recommend reading it a third time though because that might cause permanent brain damage.  

Quoted from stevie To be serious for a moment (its hard but I'll do it...) i agree with Don that no animals should be in it. But demons and the like should be ok - they aren't human actors and I'm guessing most of us will have the cast in the house for some type of summoning. Unless the requirements are strictly NO OTHER CHARACTERS BUT THE THREE??!!  To make it harder?  Don? Sorry to bother you but it appears some of us need more clarification.  Cheers

You have three human actors.  How you use them is up to you.  

Don

Quoted from Ledbetter I am five pages in and now will stop. This OWC has been reduced to a joke. I have a rewrite to complete. Shawn.....><

Shawn,

This is all to rattle the players.  e.g.,  "Hey, batter, batter, batter... Swing!"


Don

Quoted from Don Gary, You have three actors.  The actors are human.  'Scupper'?  Honestly, who uses 'scupper' now a days.   Don

It's my word of the day.

Well my rat stayed in, although he does not have a speaking part, I am hoping you do not kick me out of the challenge for it. He is just a rat after all, It's not like he is a Kangaroo or anything, which I agree, would be stretching the rules a bit.

That would scupper my chances of winning!

Damn, i was gonna use a scupper joke when Murph first mentioned it...

Shawn, man, apologies sincerely if we annoyed you by our mucking around. Sometimes I can't help myself, and I egg Jeff on to more mayhem - not that he needs much pushing!!!

If the mods thought the bullshit was getting too much, they would've warned us and we would stop it.
It doesn't mean we are disrupting anyone or making the site look foolish. I enjoy my comedy and writing funny stuff -that's my go.
I've already written a pisstake for this challenge, a Simply one. But it will be posted ini the Shorts and not as part of the challenge.

Now I have the comedy shot outta my head, I can concentrate on writing for a the challenge. This is a first for me - writing something out of my comfort zone - and i hope to make something good of it.

Thank you and apologies again - we meant no harm.

Cheers stevie

PS - great 'quote', Jeff buddy!  i was reaading it and thinking, 'I didn't write that'...

Nicely said Stevie, I should add my apologies to Shawn too.

I have not been around too much the last year but one thing I remember is the OWC threads and the banter that goes on around it. Today was only a bit of fun and in no way at all meant to tarnish the experience of the OWC for all.

It is pishing down with rain here, has been non-stop for 3 days now, stuck indoors, a little boredom and a little bit of messing around. The OWC is a great opportunity for everyone to cut loose a little, step outside of their comfort zone and write something different, the messing around, for some, is a part of that.

No offence meant. Honestly. I hope you reconsider and write something, besides you will get the chance to rip my awful piece of garbage to shreds if you do.


** Look, this is my 1111'st post, an important milestone! kinda like when all the planets align, it might be a spooky sign.

Quoted from stevie Shawn, man, apologies sincerely if we annoyed you by our mucking around. Sometimes I can't help myself, and I egg Jeff on to more mayhem - not that he needs much pushing!!! If the mods thought the bullshit was getting too much, they would've warned us and we would stop it. It doesn't mean we are disrupting anyone or making the site look foolish. I enjoy my comedy and writing funny stuff -that's my go. I've already written a pisstake for this challenge, a Simply one. But it will be posted ini the Shorts and not as part of the challenge. Now I have the comedy shot outta my head, I can concentrate on writing for a the challenge. This is a first for me - writing something out of my comfort zone - and i hope to make something good of it. Thank you and apologies again - we meant no harm. Cheers stevie

Yep.
What stevie said.

Quoted from Just one McCornetto Just a note: You may be a bit confused when you first read mine. You might even be confused if you read mine a second time.  I wouldn't recommend reading it a third time though because that might cause permanent brain damage

Quoted from Balt Just know I'm taking this 100% seriously, even if you get a laugh or two out of the script for whatever reason.  The story is legitimate and the quality of the dialog will be of the highest quality.

Now you're talking, fellas. G'luck.

I wonder if yours will be better than mine. You wish.

R ox