06-08-2025, 11:25 AM
Hello all,
So first an update - Taking Hold of the Flame WILL be up this afternoon. I've confirmed my decision-making. I'm going to finish that and then post cards for BOTH the June 13 (Special Friday Night Breakdown due to later show posting in St. Louis, MO) and June 19 (regularly schedule Breakdown in Rochester, NY).
One thing I want to stress more so I don't forget - Taking Hold of the Flame was an amazingly well roleplayed show. For some people, I say this will full sincerity - you've posted some of the best work you've done in years and for a couple of people, I would dare say their best work ever. The battle royal was incredibly difficult to judge. As per usual, I have only reflected the results to a degree - the final six are I feel indicative of the final six roleplay wise. Top ten are likely fairly in that, although I did have a few earlier exits more for story or for other purposes (to hint at something later, to add another layer to something ,etc. It's incredibly difficult to have 28 or so people make it all to the end and then have eliminations!). Please do not necessarily read into your exit and when it is in the match as anything more than me trying to give as many people who roleplayed something to run with in some way.
There are some secret entrants. As per tradition, I do encourage them to share their work in the THOTF thread after the show is posted.
Finally, for those new to this season, this is where things usually go into overdrive in terms of the level to which I storyboard and develop angles. This year, however, I feel the storytelling on the shows and in reaction to all of you has been arguably the best year for SCW since I'd maybe say 2010. I really like the angles, the development, and all that. Normally, I'd write everything solo during this period. This year, I'll likely be asking for help. That said, you're all welcome to sit back and enjoy the ride. If you do want to pitch segments, please don't hesitate to do so. That said, I do hope to build something for everyone to have something meaningful at RTG.
So first an update - Taking Hold of the Flame WILL be up this afternoon. I've confirmed my decision-making. I'm going to finish that and then post cards for BOTH the June 13 (Special Friday Night Breakdown due to later show posting in St. Louis, MO) and June 19 (regularly schedule Breakdown in Rochester, NY).
One thing I want to stress more so I don't forget - Taking Hold of the Flame was an amazingly well roleplayed show. For some people, I say this will full sincerity - you've posted some of the best work you've done in years and for a couple of people, I would dare say their best work ever. The battle royal was incredibly difficult to judge. As per usual, I have only reflected the results to a degree - the final six are I feel indicative of the final six roleplay wise. Top ten are likely fairly in that, although I did have a few earlier exits more for story or for other purposes (to hint at something later, to add another layer to something ,etc. It's incredibly difficult to have 28 or so people make it all to the end and then have eliminations!). Please do not necessarily read into your exit and when it is in the match as anything more than me trying to give as many people who roleplayed something to run with in some way.
There are some secret entrants. As per tradition, I do encourage them to share their work in the THOTF thread after the show is posted.
Finally, for those new to this season, this is where things usually go into overdrive in terms of the level to which I storyboard and develop angles. This year, however, I feel the storytelling on the shows and in reaction to all of you has been arguably the best year for SCW since I'd maybe say 2010. I really like the angles, the development, and all that. Normally, I'd write everything solo during this period. This year, I'll likely be asking for help. That said, you're all welcome to sit back and enjoy the ride. If you do want to pitch segments, please don't hesitate to do so. That said, I do hope to build something for everyone to have something meaningful at RTG.