Following the Theme

[patientlee]

This thread is getting me really excited for the Halloween contest, which I was pretty pumped about already. It is my favorite.

In response to some of the comments, I agree that you should use the theme, but what does that even mean? It gets kind of subjective. Take Nude Day (my least favorite). To have adequately worked within the theme, must you construct a tale that revolves around nudity, or exhibition, or must it mention and heavily involve the little know "Nude Day" itself? Do you reward stories with higher scores for doing the latter more than the former?

You won your least favorite. Imagine what you'll do with your favorite. Better bring your A game, folks.

 

[SecondCircle]

I do think that I enjoy contest stories with stronger contest themes. Usually the ones that are clever and fresh, and are undeniably a contest story. So. Yeah.