Quoted from JonnyBoy How much comedy does a dramedy need for it to move out of being a straightforward drama? And on the other hand, at what point does the comedy out-muscle the drama, and the thing ends up not being 'dramatic' enough? That's the interesting part...at least to me.

That's the point, JonnyBoy. And furthermore, like I said before, it's quite impossible to develop a such thing in 12 pages. IMO.

I don't claim to know exactly what a dramedy is. Should I quit reviewing until I have a clear understanding of what it is?

If we're going to complain about how people review, I think we'll lose some reviewers. At least that's how I feel and I didn't enter anything...

Quoted from Grandma Bear I don't claim to know exactly what a dramedy is. Should I quit reviewing until I have a clear understanding of what it is? If we're going to complain about how people review, I think we'll lose some reviewers. At least that's how I feel and I didn't enter anything...

Okay, fair enough. Didn't mean to criticise reviews or reviewers, everyone's welcome to review however they want. Nobody knows what a 'dramedy' is, including me - that's my point. Was actually hoping to start a little discussion about exactly what we all thought 'dramedy' meant as a genre classification, but I'll leave it alone now. Lesson learned.

Don't really appreciate the implicit accusation that I'm trying to get people to change how they're reviewing, or suggesting that some people are reviewing 'wrong' and shouldn't continue...bit offended, actually. Didn't realise you thought I was like that. But I'll leave it there, and not speak out of turn in future.

Apparently i'm out numbered in my argument. I've just seen a great deal of similar posts on the boards that one or two things were missing in many of these.

But they are impressively good nontheless.

I'll admit, I'm new and wanted to gauge myself against other writers... If I got completely outshined, but tried my best, maybe this isn't my bag.

I know it's not a competition. but it is a "Challenge".

I know my script suffered because I banged my head off the fridge trying to impliment all the elements. I guess because of my lack of understanding, I thought the rules were concrete and precise...

Quoted from jwent6688 I thought the rules were concrete and precise...

When talking about creative endeavors the rules are never concrete and precise.

you're offended? ever thought others were by your comment?

I mean that in a nice way btw. not trying to argue.

Quoted from Grandma Bear I mean that in a nice way btw. not trying to argue.

thanks for the addendum pia ... I was just going to add that for you btw.

Honestly, no. But if I did offend anyone, then I apologise. I was really just trying to reinforce what Mr. Shelton said - no-one seemed to mind when he said it, but then he is much better looking than me.

I don't want to argue either. Hoping we can get through this OWC without a repeat of what blew up last time - going well so far! I seem to have touched a nerve when all I was trying to do was just make a hopefully constructive comment, something for people to bear in mind. If that came across as criticism or dismissiveness, then maybe I'm far worse at this writing lark than I thought...

Quoted from mcornetto thanks for the addendum pia ... I was just going to add that for you btw.

well Michael, you know me... arguing just isn't my thing....

No worries with me Jonnyboy. Until i run out of booze. Then its on....

Hmmm, I'm a bit confused now.  Originally, I thought the challenge genre was Romantic Comedy/Drama.  I just checked and I see that it's listed as "Romantic Drama/Comedy (Romantic Dramedy)".

Was this changed at all, since when it was first posted?  I seem to remember Don saying that he tweaked teh wording, based on questions.

Either way, it seems pretty obvious to me that we're talking about a script that contains Romance, Comedy, and Drama.  Right?

I guess the only tough part for me to really explain (and understand) is drama. But then again, isn't everything, pretty much drama?

Thanks, James...you just reminded me that it's past opening hour here.   I need a drink, damnit!  That should help for sure.

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