November Challenge

Angry Fanboy · November 3 2012, 10:56 PM

For this month's challenge I've selected the theme of 'Clichés', or more specifically, Star Trek chicles.

We all know and love Star Trek, but over the course of four decades there have been certain scenarios that have arisen so many times that they've become well known Star Trek clichés.

I'd like participants to select an established Star Trek cliche and use it as the basis for their story - perhaps have a little fun with it, turn it on its head, whatever you like!

I've included a few of the more obvious examples below, courtesy of Ex Astris Scientia.

Reset button.

Holodeck safeties.

Insane admirals.

Transporter malfunction.

Functional ancient technology.

Lost Earth colonies.

Only one survivor.

http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/in...s/cliches1.htm

Now for the science bit...

* 10,000 words or less.
* Original piece of work
* Closing time is midnight at the end of this month.

Bry_Sinclair · November 3 2012, 11:40 PM

A very interesting idea.

Though the list would definately need to include: phenomena that affects all crew except one

jespah · November 3 2012, 11:42 PM

Dammit, I already wrote a Wesley piece.

Angry Fanboy · November 3 2012, 11:47 PM

Bry_Sinclair wrote:

A very interesting idea.

Though the list would definately need to include: phenomena that affects all crew except one

Thanks Bry!

Yeah this one has the potential to be a bit of fun I think, maybe even write something that includes as many Star Trek clichés as possible?

Count Zero · November 4 2012, 01:24 AM

Nice theme (although I think we had this before, but then again, by now we've probably had most themes). Don't forget to post your winning entry in the winning entries thread stickied at the top of the forum.
Also, you might want to add midnight in what timezone to your deadline.

Rush Limborg · November 4 2012, 04:33 PM

Hmm...this could be something for me to sink my teeth into....

Angry Fanboy · November 4 2012, 08:49 PM

I'm glad you all seem to like the theme!

Looking forward to reading all your entries should you chose to take part!

Cobalt Frost · November 13 2012, 07:15 AM

Here's my cliche-ridden entry: "And In The Quiet Heart Lies Hidden"

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.ph...49#post7248349

Enjoy!

Angry Fanboy · November 21 2012, 05:50 PM

Cobalt Frost wrote:

Here's my cliche-ridden entry: "And In The Quiet Heart Lies Hidden"

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.ph...49#post7248349

Enjoy!

I did enjoy! Very much!

Count Zero · November 26 2012, 07:02 PM

So, the deadline is approaching quickly. Is anyone else working on something? Would be nice if we could have a couple of entries like last month.

Sandoval · November 26 2012, 08:28 PM

I think Fanboy should stick to entering these things and give setting them a wide berth.

Angry Fanboy · November 26 2012, 09:40 PM

I've been thinking the same thing.

Oh well.

jespah · November 27 2012, 01:05 AM

Life (read: holidays) got way ahead of me this month.

Count Zero · November 27 2012, 01:07 AM

I think I've heard of these things...

jespah · November 27 2012, 02:24 AM

I imagine December will be worse for a lot of folk.

November 3 2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Angry Fanboy Lieutenant Commander	November Challenge For this month's challenge I've selected the theme of 'Clichés', or more specifically, Star Trek chicles. We all know and love Star Trek, but over the course of four decades there have been certain scenarios that have arisen so many times that they've become well known Star Trek clichés. I'd like participants to select an established Star Trek cliche and use it as the basis for their story - perhaps have a little fun with it, turn it on its head, whatever you like! I've included a few of the more obvious examples below, courtesy of Ex Astris Scientia. Reset button. Holodeck safeties. Insane admirals. Transporter malfunction. Functional ancient technology. Lost Earth colonies. Only one survivor. http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/in...s/cliches1.htm Now for the science bit... * 10,000 words or less. * Original piece of work * Closing time is midnight at the end of this month. __________________ Angry Fanboy "Majestic" "Home" Last edited by Angry Fanboy; November 3 2012 at 11:52 PM.

November 3 2012, 11:40 PM	#2
Bry_Sinclair Commodore Location: Along the border of Talarian space	Re: November Challenge A very interesting idea. Though the list would definately need to include: phenomena that affects all crew except one __________________ Avatar: Captain Hilgrat Ja-Inrosh (deceased), Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Silverfin NCC-4470, Border Service Third Cutter Squadron Manip by: FltCpt. Bossco (STPMA)

November 3 2012, 11:42 PM	#3
jespah Commodore Location: Boston, the Gateway to the Galaxy	Re: November Challenge Dammit, I already wrote a Wesley piece. __________________ Honk if you love silence http://www.jespah.com (includes fanfiction with most ratings). TU Publishing Adult Trek Anthology

November 4 2012, 01:24 AM	#5
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: November Challenge Nice theme (although I think we had this before, but then again, by now we've probably had most themes). Don't forget to post your winning entry in the winning entries thread stickied at the top of the forum. Also, you might want to add midnight in what timezone to your deadline. __________________ "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." Wanna talk all things pony? Hop over to Brony Kingdom. We have cookies!

November 4 2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Rush Limborg Vice Admiral Location: The EIB Network	Re: November Challenge Hmm...this could be something for me to sink my teeth into.... __________________ "I have been wounded but not yet slain. I shall lie here and bleed awhile. Then I shall rise and fight again." "Forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown."

STAR TREK

CSI

ABOUT US

November 4 2012, 08:49 PM	#7
Angry Fanboy Lieutenant Commander	Angry Fanboy I'm glad you all seem to like the theme! Looking forward to reading all your entries should you chose to take part! __________________ Angry Fanboy "Majestic" "Home"

November 13 2012, 07:15 AM	#8
Cobalt Frost Captain Location: seduced by The Coolness in Phineas & Ferb's backyard	Re: November Challenge Here's my cliche-ridden entry: "And In The Quiet Heart Lies Hidden" http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.ph...49#post7248349 Enjoy! __________________ Damn the resonance cannons, full speed ahead!

November 26 2012, 07:02 PM	#10
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: November Challenge So, the deadline is approaching quickly. Is anyone else working on something? Would be nice if we could have a couple of entries like last month. __________________ "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." Wanna talk all things pony? Hop over to Brony Kingdom. We have cookies!

November 26 2012, 08:28 PM	#11
Sandoval Fleet Captain	Re: November Challenge I think Fanboy should stick to entering these things and give setting them a wide berth.

November 26 2012, 09:40 PM	#12
Angry Fanboy Lieutenant Commander	Angry Fanboy I've been thinking the same thing. Oh well. __________________ Angry Fanboy "Majestic" "Home"

November 27 2012, 01:05 AM	#13
jespah Commodore Location: Boston, the Gateway to the Galaxy	Re: November Challenge Life (read: holidays) got way ahead of me this month. __________________ Honk if you love silence http://www.jespah.com (includes fanfiction with most ratings). TU Publishing Adult Trek Anthology

November 27 2012, 01:07 AM	#14
Count Zero Your fluffy highness Location: Land of Awesome	Re: November Challenge I think I've heard of these things... __________________ "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun. But Mama, that's where the fun is." Wanna talk all things pony? Hop over to Brony Kingdom. We have cookies!

November 27 2012, 02:24 AM	#15
jespah Commodore Location: Boston, the Gateway to the Galaxy	Re: November Challenge I imagine December will be worse for a lot of folk. __________________ Honk if you love silence http://www.jespah.com (includes fanfiction with most ratings). TU Publishing Adult Trek Anthology