We're in great need of a new OWC.  A standard OWC, with a good theme that everyone will want to partake in.

I can't even remember when the last official normal OWC was.  IMO, we're way overdue.

There seems to be an influx of new SS members and an OWC is the perfect way to get involved and get feedback on a new script.

It's been hot as shit here, in AZ, and I need an outlet, other than my normal ones, which aren't all that healthy anyways.

Let's see a show of support and interest and see if we can get something going here in these dog days of Summer.

I'm in!

I agree. I had some new writers lined up to give the last one a shot, but they didn't want to do a feature. I'm not knocking the 7WC, I understand the value of that. I do think the OWC is a great way to build the site, though. I'm in the middle of a feature, but I'll throw my hat in the ring if I can.

lol you gonna be in charge of it, Jeffro?

Quoted from Guest lol you gonna be in charge of it, Jeffro?

I highly doubt that's gonna happen!   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Why not have Jeff in charge? It might take some pressure off one of the Mods that would have to take time away from their lives to set one up. Showing some initiative might very well be seen in a positive light. I'll still be on the fence until I see a genre and topic, however. But, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in seeing another OWC. =)

I vote for Jeff! I've been wanting to write something that includes violence and nudity for awhile now.  ;D

You know what? I vote for Jeff too. Temporary moderator for OWC. Why not?

To Jeff being in charge, and violence and boobies in our next OWC!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You guys are killing me!

I vote for anyone other than Phil.

Quoted from Guest To Jeff being in charge, and violence and boobies in our next OWC!

And plenty of jager shots!!!!  :D

I'm in, but only if there's no violence and no sex in it!

Quoted from Grandma Bear I'm in, but only if there's no violence and no sex in it!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yeah...right...

It's supposed to be a challenge!!!!!  :P

Quoted from Grandma Bear It's supposed to be a challenge!!!!!  :P

Nothing is a challenge for you, Pia.  You make it all look so easy.

I'll cast a vote for Jeff also :)

Seems pretty unanimous to me...

Quoted from Pale Yellow I'll cast a vote for Jeff also :)

As most of you know, I am so anti-democratic / anti-mob rule that whenever these kinds of 'lets all vote on what Don should do', I do the opposite even at the expense of the site.

However, since Jeff has been such a fucking thorn in my side over the last few years, I thought, "let's just try this and see what happens."

So, on Friday, 5th of July the topic will be announced.  Scripts will be due on Friday July 12th at 11:59 pm edt.

Don

That's why we love you Don!!!!!!!!!!!!   :K) :K)8)8)

OMG Don :) yay :) haha You rock man! :)

Quoted from Don However, since Jeff has been such a fucking thorn in my side over the last few years, I thought, "let's just try this and see what happens."

Are you f***ing kidding me??  Are you stoned??

The apocalypse is surely upon us.

And does Jeff have creative control of genre and theme?

Time to put your money where your mouth is, Jeff.

Toss something sh***y out there and I can guarantee you'll be hearing about it.

I'm in.

So, is  OWC you have to write it in less than a week?

Anyways, I'm in.  I didn't take part in the last WC because I didn't like the topic.  If the theme is something I think would be challenging for me/interest me, I'll surely take part.  And I trust Jeff to come up with something very... creative... haha!

Curt

Amusing.


Phil

WOW!!  For reals?   ;D ;D ;D

Sweet!  Thanks, Don.  I'll do you proud.

OK, gang, gear up, cuz it's gonna be a doozy!!!

I turned on CNN...crowds, fireworks, revolution...it must have really happened!

Quoted from KevinLenihan I turned on CNN...crowds, fireworks, revolution...it must have really happened!

AP NEWSWIRE - 7/3/13 1:59 PM MST - It is now official, Simply Scripts will host the first ever Dreamscale OWC, beginning Friday, 7/5.  The turnout is expected to be monstrous.

Those faint of heart may need to schedule a quick visit to their MD, as it's likely this OWC will push the envelope and not fall into the G or PG rated category.

Prepare for the biggest, baddest OWC ever to grace the hallowed halls of SS.

Wait, wait, wait a minute. Jeff's in charge? Isn't that kind of like leaving Bart Simpson alone with buttons that all say "DO NOT PUSH"?

I'm crazy busy but it's hard to resist these OWCs. If the theme speaks to me I'm in.

Rene, aren't you the defending OWC Champion?  You have to be in.  Seriously.

Hope you guys don't hate the challenge I'm putting together.  I think it's going to rock.

Quoted from Dreamscale Rene, aren't you the defending OWC Champion?  You have to be in.  Seriously. Hope you guys don't hate the challenge I'm putting together.  I think it's going to rock.

I hate it already. Just letting you know that, subconsciously, it's going to be the worst OWC ever. =)

Quoted from Mr. Blonde I hate it already. Just letting you know that, subconsciously, it's going to be the worst OWC ever. =)

Now, Sean...c'mon now.

You're all going to either love it, like it, dislike it, or hate it.  That much we can count on.  Everything else is up in the air.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Dreamscale Now, Sean...c'mon now. You're all going to either love it, like it, dislike it, or hate it.  That much we can count on.  Everything else is up in the air. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Admittedly, I was just keeping expectations in check. Some say it's going to be the best thing ever, you obviously need someone to be negative so people will be pleasantly surprised at its awesomeness. =)

...or at its terribleness.

I for one am looking very forward to it.

Hell yeah. It's about time we did another OWC.

I'm in, obviously. Can't wait for this.

Quoted from bert Are you f***ing kidding me??  Are you stoned?? The apocalypse is surely upon us.

No kidding! First Obama, now THIS?

Looking forward to this one Jeff. If I have any time at all I will definitely enter.

I'm seriously hoping and assuming that every single person who's posted on this thread will be in, including Don (have to throw it out there!).

It'll be fun and I think we all need a chance to whip something out...oops...wait a minute.  Did I just say that?  Sorry. OK, as I was saying, this will be fun and I hope you guys and especially The Don likes my idea.  It'll be both simple in its opendedness, yet challenging in its parameters.  A little research may be required for some, and appreciated by all.

I'll work out the details with Don, and we'll hopefully get this started Friday at midnight.

All are welcomed and appreciated.  Hoping some of the new faces in SS will join in on the fun, as it's a great way to get "initiated" and meet lots of cool peeps.

Happy and safe July 4th to everyone!

Quoted from Dreamscale A little research may be required for some

I'm not researching shit for this... Nice try, though, Jeff... Lol. =)

I hope your idea will be 'clever', Jeff, i.e. not too predictable  ;) and that it might surprise people.

If it is, (imh) I'll be in. Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Libby

Don,

Are you out of your fucking mind?

Is this a "bucket list" thing...

...to throw your hard earned website completely down the shitter and loose all credibility whatsoever?

I would rather leave a half retarded chimp in charge of my banana collection than have Jeff anywhere near anything remotely close to an authoritative position unless it were to test jump previously failed bungee cords over a piranha pond.

I'm in...

Shawn.....><

All of my training has led me to this moment.  Can't wait to see what's in store.

Hey Jeff! Is this going to be my chance to write that gentle family comedy that been dying to get out???

I might take a stab at this if I have time and the challenge is good though I haven't done an OWC in ages. Something always ends up happening, it seems.

Jeff, I'm very interested to see what you come up with. I was actually ready to jump on the nominating wagon before Don confirmed you were in. Had this strange gut feeling you might actually pull this off...

...there's some pressure for you. Don't fail, okay? :)

Yeah, will be good to do some writing again. The family have been away for the last 2 weeks, so I've been watching the first 3 seasons of the Shield, and playing online games like LOTRO and Fallen Earth.


Hopefully the challenge requirements won't be based on Jeff's life experiences.

Imagine reading 40 scripts involving Arizona livestock, tubs of vaseline, armchair legs and a drunken Packers defensive line...

Yay!!! This place is alive again!!!  8)

Shawn has a banana collection?

Quoted from KevinLenihan Shawn has a banana collection?

I think Pia and Dena do as well...

They name theirs.

Quoted from KevinLenihan Shawn has a banana collection?

Yup!

Wanna see it?

It's in the van...

And free puppies too... ;D

Shawn.....><

Quoted from Ledbetter Yup! Wanna see it? It's in the van... And free puppies too... ;D Shawn.....><

At least you're not giving away free candy. That's so clichι... but I have to admit, I'd get in your van if you offered me a Kit Kat. =)

Congrats, Jeff!

Glad to see you win the controls on one. You remember the bad part though, right? Those who pick the genre and theme don't partake in an entry. Only to be fair!

Because you would pick a slasher on top of some ski resort. Then I would call bullshit.

Looking forward to it.

James.

Quoted from stevie Imagine reading 40 scripts involving Arizona livestock, tubs of vaseline, armchair legs and a drunken Packers defensive line...

You give Jeff too much credit on his Vaseline collection.

He naturally excretes lubricant in vital areas at the mere site of a linebacker...

Shawn.....><

For me, I cannot wait to watch Jeff try to keep his OWC threads on topic.

I am looking forward to being a spectator -- basking in the schadenfreude as things spiral out of control while Jeff struggles to herd kittens with all of you smartasses.

Hell, I may even get drunk and pick a fight with somebody.

Yeah! That's the spirit Bert...

I doubt it will last the night before it spins down the rabbit hole...

Much less Friday!

YeeeeHaaaaaa!!!!!

Hey, wait a minute...I thought you were a friend of Bills...

Shawn.....><

Bert, excuse me, but please try and keep your comments on the subject, as well as being the super positive. polite Mod that you always are.   ;D ;D ;D

Who's all in no matter what I come up with?  It will not be a slasher on top of a mountain, but maybe a romance in the Valley of the Sun...

Maybe, a drama set in 1776 Boston...

Or, a mystery set in early 1900's London...

Hmmm, it could easily be horror, involving a cabin, cannibals, and wolves...

Quoted from Dreamscale Who's all in no matter what I come up with?

Yes, definitely! Looks like we've got a lot of people lined up already. Where's Bill and Coops?

A loud and booming voice told me I didn't have a choice, and I could have sworn I heard the distinctive rustle of a well-armed ninja hedge behind me, so I guess I'm in no matter what.

I'm in no matter what.

If there are Cheetah warthogs involved I'll consider it.

Excellent, guys.  Looking forward to everyone's entry.

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Good Luck, folks

Ghost

What is that work of art, Ghostie?! Looks like a human brain - very interesting.

Another OWC - great! I'll read and comment on some entries - too bad I can't submit. Good luck to all.

With Jeff in charge I think this month's OWC will end be incredibly cheesy, fake, on the nose, and just...oh s***...

Oh wait...that's how Jeff felt about one of my OWC entries.  Sorry.  I mean it'll be great.  Yes...great.  Looking forward to it.  :D

I've been a way a few days and I come back to this!  Jeff's in charge of the OWC???
Holy moly mother of God, we're all doomed! lol

Congrats Jeff!

I'm curious to find out the theme and genre. Unfortunately, I won't be participating in submitting material but I would read as much as possible.

Good luck to you Jeff and all the other contestants. :)  

Gabe

Nice one, Jeff!

It seems it's time to let the big dog eat...

If The Don approves my idea, I think many will be surprised.

Hoping to have a great turnout!

Happy 4th to all!  Be safe and get plastered.

Have fun everyone! This place needed a giant energy jolt!

I can't take part since I have a new deadline on something and I'm going on vacation, but I might have time to do some reading on the beach.  8)

Pia, you Angry Bear.  You will..I repeat, YOU WILL PARTAKE or I will hunt you down and make you drink Michelob Ultra beer.  Wait a minute...make you?  That's funny...

I'll make you drink Jagermeister.  How's that?  You scared now?  

I disappear for a little while and S.S has gone to pot. :D:D:D

Jeff in charge!!!

There better be a Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks theme or coming after ya buddy :D


Mark  

Don't tell Jeff, but....everyone start their script with 'Whatz up bitches', see if he notices.

Quoted from Dreamscale I think Pia and Dena do as well...

I have a bear rug but I do not have a banana collection...just clearing that up :) haha

Waz up, Bitches?

Sorry in advance, but The Cabin will not be the theme this OWC.

NO PISSERS, either!!!

Quoted Text I have a bare rug...

Florida style.

Must be cuz I think Pia has a bear rug too! :) haha bare funny Kev.

Must be the key to successful writing!

haha hasn't worked for me yet!

I'm in.  

I'm just worried that there's going to be a new member named DreamBush or JeffScale that submits an amazing script that fits perfectly with the criteria about a Jagermeister connoisseur who justifiably insults "writers" that think their shit doesn't stink.

I'm willing to take that chance.

Jordan

Quoted from Dreamscale NO PISSERS, either!!!

Haha, of course not.

Quoted from khamanna What is that work of art, Ghostie?! Looks like a human brain - very interesting.

Unless I miss my guess, that would be Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise, with face firmly in palm.

Yes I'm in too!!! Right on time Jeff thanks

Quoted from Heretic Unless I miss my guess, that would be Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise, with face firmly in palm.

Oh - that looks alike, you must be right. But why then? Why?? Why???? (I'm talking about the thing, not OWC)
Whyyyyyyy????

Could get nasty.

We all know what happened the last time a Bush was in charge of an asylum....lol

Ok time to guess what Bushy baby is going to go for.

Best guesses??

Whilst I don't really do horror, I feel it would be a fitting genre for this challenge bearing in mind the newly appointed mod for this OWC. With one eye on trying to get something produced a lowish budget theme is also handy.

Ok, I'll go for a sports theme killer (gosh, where did I get that inspiration from?)

Look forward seeing what it's all about tomorrow morning.

Crisis at Jagermeister - Rom Com/Horror

When the world supply of star anise, is ravaged by a new breed of spice crazed Zombie, an elite Jagermeister connoisseur must recruit a tribe of scantily clad Amazonian beauties to defeat the mindless horde.

Contains strong language, product placement and gratuitous nudity.

There must be a cameraman and dogs with arrows up their anus. Also, all scripts will be named "ass in the moonlight" and must feature this line somewhere, both in dialogue and action. ;D

Being serious though, I doubt it will be set in the past few decades.

Time period will most likely be July 2013.

I like the Amazonian beauties, but I didn't think of that.

Quoted from Dreamscale Time period will most likely be July 2013.

I think I saw comment that said something about research so I naturally assumed it might revolve around a specific event/date.

The Don has approved and blessed my challenge.   ;D ;D ;D ;D

YES!!!  Very happy.  Maybe I'll go light a few more fireworks!

So, Jeff, spill it. Give us a few more hours to figure out how to solve this mystery OWC... =)

I'm in.  One week?  No problem.

I cannot reveal any details except it's very open ended, will require research for some, and be difficult with the elements we have to work with.  Attention to detail will be very important.

I predict each entry will be unique, as there are choices to make and each will choose different things.

NO GIVING YOUR SCRIPT TO SOMEONE TO READ PRIOR TO SUBMITTING!!!!

This is 100% anonymous and is intended to stay that way throughout the challenge.

Info will be coming in approximately 10 hours, unless Don feels like releasing it early.

I think it will be a fun challenge and is geared to force some out of their comfort zone, and also learn to become a better writer, based on the challenge requirements.

Two weird things have happened today.

First, it's been sunny and warm

Second, a certain Dreamscale is labeled as Board Moderator.

Time for a beer.

...and it's overcast here in sunny AZ!

What is the world coming to?

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Second, a certain Dreamscale is labeled as Board Moderator.

... yeah - it just looks wrong doesn't it? Beer? I'm off to inject some heavy drugs :)

Quoted from Forgive ... yeah - it just looks wrong doesn't it? Beer? I'm off to inject some heavy drugs :)

No injecting on my watch, damnit!!!   ;D ;D ;D

7 hours 15 minutes until release - that doesn't sound good does it?  Sorry...

Yeah, I can't pay attention to a thing being said here any more. I'm stuck on those 5 stars below Jeff's name, and the words "Board Moderator" beaming at me like the finger of God stabbing at my very soul.

I'm waiting to spot the four Horsemen outside my window. Any second now.

Quoted from ReneC I'm waiting to spot the four Horsemen outside my window. Any second now.

Except the modern Four Horsemen would be a hot pink Ford Mustang with 23" rims, a parade float carrying the Indianapolis Colts, a Budweiser delivery truck being pulled by a bunch of Clydesdales and a white Ford Bronco inching forward at a snail's pace...

Is it true that orphans have now been banned?
And slug line violators will be sent to an SS gulag?

I see scripts are due July 19th.  So really it's a two week challenge.  Hmm...

World War JB

Quoted from Gary in Houston I see scripts are due July 19th.  So really it's a two week challenge.  Hmm...

Nice catch. I didn't even see that. Looks like we may be looking at around a 20-25 page script possibility...

Quoted from KevinLenihan Is it true that orphans have now been banned? And slug line violators will be sent to an SS gulag?

No, however all scripts must contain the phrase "you wanna eat my baby pussy."  And at least one character must be named Madam Putz.

Two weeks, even more intriguing for tomorrow morning.

I hope it's a good, yet accessible idea, as we all have lots of other things to do. Lets see.

I also think Jeff should be allowed to name, in advance, sub competitions such as...

# Best character description

# Most brutal killing

# Best use of the word 'moist'

# worst grammar - that ones all mine by the weigh

Sleep well

Quoted from KevinLenihan Is it true that orphans have now been banned?

No. Orphans will be shot. And then beaten. And widows will be next ...

Where does it say this is a 2WC?  It's supposed to be a standard OWC.

Quoted from Dreamscale Where does it say this is a 2WC?  It's supposed to be a standard OWC.

Well, details come out today and the entries aren't due until July 19th (14 days away).  That seems like a 2WC.

It's chaos already.  This is gonna be fun.  :)

Quoted from mmmarnie It's chaos already.

Jeff - you realize this is all you fault??????????????????

That's a mistake.

OWC.  Scripts will be due on July 12.

Challenge revealed in 3 hours 6 minutes.

Just a little bit to go and the board's all abuzz!! Right?

Well, I'm abuzz, anyway...

About 22 minutes to go...

"Buzzin" here too...even though I won't have time to partake.  ;D

Give me a few minutes.  Sorry for the delay.

Jeff's getting stage fright.

Quoted from Dreamscale Give me a few minutes.  Sorry for the delay.

Inexcusable, Jeff...

I somehow deleted the thread...oh boy!  Here we go...

An inauspicious beginning to the Bush regime.

"Bush did it!"

I've heard that before somewhere.

All right! Here we go!!

Sounds like a contest that could appeal to a lot of people. Some good ideas can come from this. I think I'm going to step out, though. It's just not quite working for me, but it'll be interesting to see what you guys come up with. =)

It is on: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1373076555/

All production problems are my fault.  I take the blame.  I will certainly let you know when to blame Jeff.  

This is a serious OWC.  Nearly every OWC for the past 5 years has resulted in a produced work. I'd like to keep to that tradition.

Hugs.

Don
script dork.