Coming up with a theme every time gets kind of tricky because there are so many themes out there, aren't there? Unless, of course, the theme is a theme, itself. Of course, this isn't something tangible, but you have enough of that already. Your job is to deal with the theme; positive, negative or indifferent. Good luck and have fun. =)

Theme: "Money is the root of all evil."

Genre List:

Action/Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Horror
Western
Mystery
Sci-Fi
Thriller
Fantasy
Historical

Official Teams (every writer has confirmed their entry):

Team 1:

JEStaats
Reef Dreamer

Team 2:

AnthonyCawood
Mmmarnie
AlsoBen

Team 3:

LC
Warren

Team 4:

Arundel
Khamanna

Team 5:

Dreamscale
Stevie

Team 6:

Ajr
Nomad

Team 7:

DarrenJamesSeeley
MarkRenshaw

Team 8:

PKCardinal
Spqr

Team 9:

Geezis
FrankM

Jeff and Stevie? How much $$ was exchanged?

AJR

Cool!

Congratulations, AJR! You're the lucky winner!

You get to pick whatever you want from the list!

I'll take whatever you don't like. I'm up for a good challenge.

Hopefully Sean doesn't change the teams.

25? I thought you said Blondie, it was even again?

I'm not complaining btw.

Conz is out on his own?

Lol what were the odds?!!

Quoted from ajr Jeff and Stevie? How much $$ was exchanged?

I was laughing my ass off when that one came up, too.

Quoted from LC 25? I thought you said Blondie, it was even again? Conz is out on his own?

That was a mis-type. We had 25 in total stay in.

In regards to Conz, I've given him two options. When I hear back from him on his decision, the header will change from "Unofficial" to "Official".

Quoted from stevie Lol what were the odds?!!

At that point? About 6%.

Quoted from Nomad Cool! Congratulations, AJR! You're the lucky winner! .

Lol

Sean, get in touch for what?

Quoted from stevie Lol what were the odds?!!

If you guys get sausage as your item, I quit...

AJR

Excellent, happy with that

Quoted from ajr If you guys get sausage as your item, I quit... AJR

Yeah sausage wallet would be better

Quoted from Warren Excellent, happy with that

Me too! After all you're the reigning champ. You can turn water into wine.  

Quoted from khamanna Sean, get in touch for what?

Kham's not going to let it go, Blondie.  

Quoted from LC Me too! After all you're the reigning champ. You can turn water into wine.

Jeff turns Jager into whine

Quoted from stevie Lol what were the odds?!!

opposites attract

Quoted from eldave1 opposites attract

Yeah opposite gender Dave. Nature does that for poor specimens like Jeff  

OMG!!!!!  YES!!!!!

The 2 Legends are together again, and will literally DESTROY the competition.

TEAM 5, Baby!  OH YEAH!!!

Quoted from stevie Yeah opposite gender Dave. Nature does that for poor specimens like Jeff

Hey now, Partner!!  Let's get on the same page.

I am seriously very excited right now, and not in a sexual way.  

Quoted from khamanna Sean, get in touch for what?

To determine what he'd prefer to do. I gave him two options. He can choose whichever option he'd prefer.

I'll be on the lookout for a pisser about sausage, tight shorts, and Jager in a ski lodge...

(0:

AJR

Quoted from ajr I'll be on the lookout for a pisser about sausage, tight shorts, and Jager in a ski lodge... (0: AJR

And it’s time for Bunnyman 4. The world needs it, bro

Quoted from LC Kham's not going to let it go, Blondie.

I’m not gonna pm anyone first, I’m from the south!

Quoted from Mr. Blonde To determine what he'd prefer to do. I gave him two options. He can choose whichever option he'd prefer.

Say what lol

This will only add to The Legends status for the Great Aussie and The Huge Arizonian.

This will truly be epic!!!

So excited!!

Quoted from Mr. Blonde To determine what he'd prefer to do. I gave him two options. He can choose whichever option he'd prefer.

Oh... I get it - we're talking about different things with you. I was asking what to get in touch with my partner for.

But I wrote to Arundel. Let's see.

My partner and I have already exchanged several pics of both Legends in various states of attire.

We're working as a team already, and figuring out exactly what the masses want, in terms of epic scripts.

We feel bad already for the vast majority of the teams, as this will be easy pickins and lickins for the 2 Legends.

Quoted from Dreamscale My partner and I have already exchanged several pics of both Legends in various states of attire. We're working as a team already, and figuring out exactly what the masses want, in terms of denim shorts. ...

Ummmm...who is Vic Burns??? Looked through the registration pages and didn6t see any posts from him.

Quoted from LC

Nice, Libby!  Well done!!

Quoted from mmmarnie Ummmm...who is Vic Burns??? Looked through the registration pages and didn6t see any posts from him.

Sucks to be you, Marnie.

Good luck!

Quoted from mmmarnie Ummmm...who is Vic Burns??? Looked through the registration pages and didn6t see any posts from him.

A dark horse, Marnie.  
Vic's newish to SS - 12 posts. Last post was on the 24th June.
Hope he's keeping up.

Quoted from mmmarnie Ummmm...who is Vic Burns??? Looked through the registration pages and didn6t see any posts from him.

I created a new personal message and put Arundel (for my partner) for the recepient's name. It went to him. And now I wait.

Warren's already not talking to me. Clearly strategizng.

I'm kidding.
Nothing to actually discuss, yet.


Kham: partner?
He's your opposition. Remember that. As are we all, really.  

Vic Burns! Show yourself! Don't make me come get you!

Quoted from mmmarnie Vic Burns! Show yourself! Don't make me come get you!

We already know who's going to rule the roost on this one.

Quoted from LC We already know who's going to rule the roost on this one.

I found his posts. I think he's from England which is already a problem cus I like my sausage skinless.

That is one thing I was hoping to avoid, was people who signed up and never came back. I did prepare for this contingency, as well, though. Because, if a teammate doesn't attempt to get in touch with their teammate by 6PM (EST, -5), tomorrow, they will be removed from the Tournament and, as a result, teams will be condensed.

Is 24 hours after first announcement long enough? I want to give everyone adequate time.

I sent Mr. Burns a message.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde That is one thing I was hoping to avoid, was people who signed up and never came back. I did prepare for this contingency, as well, though. Because, if a teammate doesn't attempt to get in touch with their teammate by 6PM (EST, -5), tomorrow, they will be removed from the Tournament and, as a result, teams will be condensed. Is 24 hours after first announcement long enough? I want to give everyone adequate time.

I think it is long enough. We'll need to be picking those objects/characters each time which means constant to and fro with your partner (opposition lol)

I think that's long enough..
If Vic doesn't turn up Marnie can team up with Conz, right? Long as nobody else pikes.

Vic, where are you?
Mind you, is everyone else accounted for? I like the pairing I have cause for one thing same time zones. Lucked out.

Quoted from LC Warren's already not talking to me. Clearly strategizing. I'm kidding. Nothing to actually discuss, yet. Kham: partner? He's your opposition. Remember that. As are we all, really.

I'm keeping an eye out in the background. Between work picking up and trying to fulfill my first Kickstarter I am majorly strapped for time. This whole coming weekend will consist of packing 150 or so orders, but I will keep up as best as possible and try bring a passable script to the table, after that I will be all in!

Blondie, 24 hours is more than enough.  If anyone's partner doesn't say shit in that long, they need to be OUT!  Seriously.  Not fair to peeps.

Stevie and I have already written 37 1 pagers that we can turn into GOLD!

My internet folks already broke into Blondie's lists and we know what the possibilities are, so we actually put together this crazy algorithm, that gives us the various possibilities we may get and just let me say, this stuff is pure gold, PURE LEGEND!!!

I swear...I look away for a moment and I miss 40 posts! Okay Lyrenez, show thyself! Who and where are you?! You've 24 hours!

Lol Lib i bought some new shorts at City Beach the other day - just in time for the tourney

Lol marnie and the sausages. Funny stuff!

Who is this SetvenClark personage I've been paired with? Is he one of the noobs? No matter, I've sent him a message with my personal demands. I'll get him whipped into shape in no time.

Quoted from mmmarnie Ummmm...who is Vic Burns??? Looked through the registration pages and didn6t see any posts from him.

I had one of those moments as well

I have tracked down my buddy and sent a message - hopefully they are still in

Oops, nearly missed this - must pay more attention!

Arundel wrote back, so our team is all set!

Are all the teams set now?  Has everyone replied to their new bestest buddies?

When do we get the lists?  Stevie and I are ready to roll.

I was able to get I touch with my partner/opponent. My only complaint is that we’re about fifty-three time zones apart.

Quoted from FrankM I was able to get I touch with my partner/opponent. My only complaint is that we’re about fifty-three time zones apart.

Sean, did you do it on purpose?

(I’m not complaining)

Quoted from Dreamscale Are all the teams set now?  Has everyone replied to their new bestest buddies?

Not yet. I haven't gotten clearances from everyone. When I do, the lists will be sent.

Quoted from khamanna Sean, did you do it on purpose? (I’m not complaining)

No. Luck of the draw.

Nomad and I have connected...

AJR

Quoted from ajr Nomad and I have connected... AJR

On what level? We want to know more

Quoted from khamanna On what level? We want to know more

On every level.

Like the honey bee and the orange blossom.
Like the Dragon capsule and the International Space Station.
Like a really good laptop and super fast Wi-Fi.
Like crazy glue and a small child's fingers.

Totally... connected.

Quoted from JEStaats I swear...I look away for a moment and I miss 40 posts! Okay Lyrenez, show thyself! Who and where are you?! You've 24 hours!

I've not heard from Lyrenez yet....

Quoted from JEStaats I've not heard from Lyrenez yet....

Have you ever heard of her or from her?  Or is Lyrenez a "he"?

Quoted from Dreamscale Have you ever heard of her or from her?  Or is Lyrenez a "he"?

Newish with few posts. Never saw the name until now. Messaged him/her last night.

Still waiting on confirmation from the following entrants:

Lyrenez.
AlsoBen.
Gerasimos.
DarrenJamesSeeley.
BarryJohn.
VicBurns.
Conz.

In contact with Spqr. We're good. You can take us off your naughty list.

Quoted from Nomad On every level. Like the honey bee and the orange blossom. Like the Dragon capsule and the International Space Station. Like a really good laptop and super fast Wi-Fi. Like crazy glue and a small child's fingers. Totally... connected.

Nice!

We’ve connected via texting and WhatsApp with Arundel. We’re you know - simple, down to earth simplyscriptians following Sean’s orders.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde Still waiting on confirmation from the following entrants: Lyrenez. AlsoBen. Gerasimos. DarrenJamesSeeley. BarryJohn. VicBurns. Conz.

Me too  

Quoted from Mr. Blonde Still waiting on confirmation from the following entrants: Lyrenez. AlsoBen. Gerasimos. DarrenJamesSeeley. BarryJohn. VicBurns. Conz.

Still waiting on these individuals. I will message each of them, personally. If I don't hear back by 4PM (two hours from now), they will be removed and the teams without partners will be condensed.

EDIT: All messages have been sent. Awaiting replies.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde Still waiting on these individuals. I will message each of them, personally. If I don't hear back by 4PM (two hours from now), they will be removed and the teams without partners will be condensed. EDIT: All messages have been sent. Awaiting replies.

Fingers crossed.

And good luck to all. (Damn I'll miss this  )

Unfortunately, those writers will be removed. The affected teams will be adjusted. I hope to have everyone's variables available and sent out around 6PM (two hours from now).

Cool!  We're looking very forward to the release!

Quoted from Dreamscale My partner and I have already exchanged several pics of both Legends in various states of attire. We're working as a team already, and figuring out exactly what the masses want, in terms of epic scripts. We feel bad already for the vast majority of the teams, as this will be easy pickins and lickins for the 2 Legends.

Funny.

Revised teams have been updated on the original post. Good luck to everyone. The lists are being revised to accommodate the reduced number of teams. Good luck to everyone and I hope you all enjoy yourselves.

Quoted from mmmarnie I found his posts. I think he's from England which is already a problem cus I like my sausage skinless.

Just like Jeff

Quoted from Mr. Blonde Unfortunately, those writers will be removed. The affected teams will be adjusted. I hope to have everyone's variables available and sent out around 6PM (two hours from now).

Not cool  I contacted Barry last night. As for the BS "time limit" of two hours when you started such a timer while I'm away .in dialysis is not cool.  

Thanks to Kham for the heads up. I just walked in the door.

Quoted from DarrenJamesSeeley Not cool  I contacted Barry last night. As for the BS "time limit" of two hours when you started such a timer while I'm away .in dialysis is not cool.

I already replied to your PM, Darren. This is an easy fix.

Took me 10 years but I finally made it to 600 posts. 😛😛

Huh.
whadda ya know.

Quoted from eldave1 Just like Jeff

HA!  I was also going to reply to Marnie's post, as I found it quite funny.

Lists have been finalized. Starting to send them out now. Could take as long as one hour. Please be patient. Thank you.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde Lists have been finalized. Starting to send them out now. Could take as long as one hour. Please be patient. Thank you.

How are you sending them out?  To E-Mail?

Quoted from Dreamscale How are you sending them out?  To E-Mail?

Carrier sausage  

Quoted from stevie Carrier sausage

Too funny...

Almost makes me forget about getting jilted...

AJR

By PM. Taking a bit longer than expected to sort them. Going out, though.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Me too

It looks like you and me. Paired up last like in gym class. Sent you a pm too.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde By PM. Taking a bit longer than expected to sort them. Going out, though.

Just got the PM...about the most boring selection of locations, objects and characters you could think of, eh?

Quoted from ajr Too funny... Almost makes me forget about getting jilted... AJR

Now you know how Jeff feels most nights, bro

After the tourney perhaps we could collab on an epic feature. I’m toying with a post apocalypse one with zombies in the Himalayas.  Or a comedy

All the PMs have been sent. However, there is something that we have to go over. AlsoBen had made it back in before close. As a result, I've paired him with his original teammate, Anthony, and adjusted teammate, Marnie. As a result, the group that he would've been apart of, I randomly pulled five variables from each category and assigned it to that team. As a result, they now have 15 variables for each category, except for genre.

In the case of genre, their team (only) is allowed to use five of their ten genres twice. None of those genres may be used three times. This was the best available compromise and I hope it suits everyone properly. Thank you.

The genre list will be posted on the original thread, for everyone to see.

Quoted from Mr. Blonde All the PMs have been sent. However, there is something that we have to go over. AlsoBen had made it back in before close. As a result, I've paired him with his original teammate, Anthony, and adjusted teammate, Marnie. As a result, the group that he would've been apart of, I randomly pulled five variables from each category and assigned it to that team. As a result, they now have 15 variables for each category, except for genre. In the case of genre, their team (only) is allowed to use five of their ten genres twice. None of those genres may be used three times. This was the best available compromise and I hope it suits everyone properly. Thank you. The genre list will be posted on the original thread, for everyone to see.

Huh? You know some of us are already drinking by now, right?

AJR

Quoted from Mr. Blonde All the PMs have been sent. However, there is something that we have to go over. AlsoBen had made it back in before close. As a result, I've paired him with his original teammate, Anthony, and adjusted teammate, Marnie. As a result, the group that he would've been apart of, I randomly pulled five variables from each category and assigned it to that team. As a result, they now have 15 variables for each category, except for genre. In the case of genre, their team (only) is allowed to use five of their ten genres twice. None of those genres may be used three times. This was the best available compromise and I hope it suits everyone properly. Thank you. The genre list will be posted on the original thread, for everyone to see.

Sounds like the rules to a college drinking game that I vaguely remember.

A few questions some people sent out.

You use one object, location, character and genre per round. No duplicates (with the minor exception of Team 2).

Those numbers that were on some of your lists. That was an oversight on my part that I forgot to delete. Please disregard them. Thank you.

I don't see the genres, Sean