Quoted from Gary in Houston Another silly question: Although set in the Pacific Northwest, can the setting there be fictional?  Like a fictional town or mountain?

That's an interesting question, Hawk.  I think the best answer is this - if it's set in the Pacific Northwest and that is front and center in your script, then that's fine.  As long as you establish that your locale is "real" (although very possibly made up), you're cool.

Quoted from bert Would acid vomit be considered a form of projectile weaponry? Give it a week before talking about, "No silly questions."

That's a good one, Bert.  I think in theory, that would be a form of projectile weaponry, but I'll go out on a limb here and say that based on what I was thinking when writing these parameters, projectile vomit would be allowed, because it's "natural".

The "no silly questions" was me being "Mr. Nice Guy Dreamscale Moderator", vs. the "Mr. A-Hole Dreamscale".

If anyone has questions, whether or not they think they may be silly, throw them out.  You can also PM or E-Mail me, if you don't want your question public.

Quoted from bert Yes, and what about pies??  Tossed into the face?  Would those be considered projectile weaponry, as well?

Bert, I bet you're loving this, aren't you?  Very funny...

Tossed pies would not be considered to be projectile weaponry, so get out there, bake a few fresh pies and toss them into them into this July OWC!!!

Quoted from Nomad Keeping in the spirit of Bert's questions:  If there's a massive shift in the tectonic plates, and the Pacific Northwest is moved to Antarctica, does that still count as the Pacific Northwest? Seriously though, this is pretty good.  I just hope there aren't a lot of scripts set at the same location.Jordan

Good to see Bert's "questions" rubbing off on others.  Thank you, Bert!   >

Jordan, serious or not, I'll answer.  The script must take place in July 2013, and not include any natural disasters, so I'd say a massive shift in tectonic plates will be out.

I'm assuming the location of the scripts will be pretty well rounded.  The Pacific Northwest is a very large area with lots of different options in geography and the like.

I'm very glad that most seem t o like this or at least not hate it.

I'm also glad Bert jumped in with some very important questions.  

I want to make a comment on the location - the Pacific Northwest.  There is alot to offer here.  Very, very beautiful and majestic.  Mountains, deep forests, beautiful coastlines, waterways, unique wildlife, distinct weather patterns, etc.

As noted earlier, you are allowed to make up a city, town, or area, as long as you place it in the Pacific Northwest, but why would you need to?  I'd recommend using real locations to create a sense of "reality" within your script.

Think about the TV shows "Chopped", "Iron Chef", etc. - on those shows, contestants are given beautiful food items to use to create beautiful culinary dishes - here, you've been given a beautiful location to use as a backdrop to your script.  Why not utilize it to the fullest?

Remember, if you have a question, throw it out (other than Bert and Jordan   ) - others may be wondering about the same thing.  

Well... this is right up my alley.  I already have the idea as it ties in with a project I am writing.

Should be a walk in the park... or in an ancient Mayan temple hint, hint.  And outside of it... in the Rocky Mountains.  

Welcome aboard, Lee.

Ancient Mayan temples, huh?  Interesting...

My next feature actually involves ancient Mayan culture, as well, and there are some scenes in the pacific Northwest.

I'm lucky and live in the pacific northwest, that in and of itself got me kind of excited, teriffic geography for a story, there are lots you can do with this location, more so than any other part of north america. I just need to figure out some kind of discovery that would alter mankind. Bigfoot is a good fall out for this location if nothing else comes to mind

Damn. This is bringing back members. lol. Way to go Jeff.

Gabe

Quoted from The boy who could fly I'm lucky and live in the pacific northwest, that in and of itself got me kind of excited, teriffic geography for a story, there are lots you can do with this location, more so than any other part of north america. I just need to figure out some kind of discovery that would alter mankind. Bigfoot is a good fall out for this location if nothing else comes to mind

Glad to see you around, Jordan.

Yes, Sasquatch is  definitely a legendary creature believed to roam the Pacific Northwest.

And you've got lots of different Native American culture as well.

I'm struggling with two things at the moment;

1) just how to spell my opening. Is it...

Watz up bitches or

Whatz up bitches, or maybe

What's up my fine old bitches

Decisions

2) the mankind thing.

This is my stumbling block. I have an idea for an 'important' to mankind matter, but It doesn't have a story. Or a story, but less of a change to mankind, more like a few people get arrested

Time for another beer

Reefer, I think the classic spelling is...

"Waz up, bitches?", but anything close to that will be fine.

Your 2nd question - remember, the theme states "...a miraculous discovery that could alter mankind as we know it".  So, if you take those words to heart, exactly as written, "important to mankind" could actually alter mankind as we know it.

The point being, "could" alter mankind, not necessarily altering it as the discovery is made.

Hope that helps.

The 'mankind' thing has got me snagged too.  My take on the rules were that it '*could* alter mankind as we know it...'  Which is a little more open to interpretation.  I could be wrong...

I was lucky enough to take a road-trip up that way a few years ago.  I remember it was foggy.  Very foggy -- and I got yelled at for pumping my own gas...

Bill, have you tried 'wazzup'..?

  

Quoted from stevemiles The 'mankind' thing has got me snagged too.  My take on the rules were that it '*could* alter mankind as we know it...'  Which is a little more open to interpretation.  I could be wrong...

You are definitely correct, Steve.

For instance, finding a dead raccoon most likely would not possibly alter much of anything, but finding Godzilla's orphan child very easily could alter mankind.  

Here in NJ we just say, "S'up".