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Post by Carolyn on Aug 17, 2017 22:14:38 GMT -5
Hello NTWFers! Now that our In the Sky collab has come, it's time to vote on the next collab's theme. This collab, we'll be reaching a major milestone: number 10! As such, we're compiling your ideas for possible #10 themes. On September 1st, we'll make a poll of the responses and choose a new theme by September 9th. We're currently waiting on Scrappy's confirmation for the best time to run this issue, but it'll likely be in January. We'll be carrying over Neovia Victorian Gothic and Magic/Curses from the old poll. Here's the old list of themes from before as a handy reminder: ntwriters.proboards.com/thread/52266/future-collabs-poll?page=1And this is the reference thread of all previous collabs: ntwriters.proboards.com/thread/52659/great-collab-reference-thread
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Post by June Scarlet on Aug 17, 2017 22:26:39 GMT -5
I'm so excited about this!
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 18, 2017 19:34:49 GMT -5
Just an update: I myself love the idea of a "Celebrations" theme, but I'm always game for a vote in any event.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 19:59:14 GMT -5
I actually really love the reunion theme idea. Lots of ideas to play with there!
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 18, 2017 20:18:47 GMT -5
I wonder if "Reunions" could fall under the Celebrations theme umbrella. We've found it more effective to go general than to be more specific with collabs, as it allows for more diverse interpretations. Our Wibbly-Wobbly theme was a lot harder to recruit for, for some reason, while Conspiracies and BVU were especially responsive... if memory serves.
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Post by Christos on Aug 18, 2017 20:27:12 GMT -5
I am excited for either Reunion or Celebrations. Reunion can indeed fall under Celebrations so it might be better to go that route. Otherwise I am already looking forward to the next one, whatever the theme!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 20:27:36 GMT -5
I wonder if "Reunions" could fall under the Celebrations theme umbrella. We've found it more effective to go general than to be more specific with collabs, as it allows for more diverse interpretations. Our Wibbly-Wobbly theme was a lot harder to recruit for, for some reason, while Conspiracies and BVU were especially responsive... if memory serves. Yeah, a catch-all Celebrations theme would definitely work. Plus, it's the tenth Collab. It just fits too well.
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Post by June Scarlet on Aug 18, 2017 20:31:30 GMT -5
I'd like to note that these votes usually not only determine the next collab, but the few after it as well. Usually the next three collabs. So even if one particular idea seems to stand out, it still pays off to suggest and vote on other themes, because we usually get around three themes per poll.
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Post by June Scarlet on Aug 22, 2017 8:59:56 GMT -5
How about a theme centered around food? Food is a very broad subject, ranging from eating to cooking to Candy Neopets, and on and on. There's a lot of possibilities for people to be inspired by.
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Aug 22, 2017 12:17:18 GMT -5
I'm good with Celebration/Reunion. As for suggestions, how about some major Neopian features: - Battledome
- Economy (Shops/Trading Post/Auctions/Stock Market/Neopoints/etc.)
- Games Room (though I'd wish Key Quest would be brought back before we did this, but that doesn't look to be happening any time soon)
- Customisation & Neohomes
- Collections (Galleries, Avatar, Trophies, Stamps)
As for more specific topics, here's some from the previous poll I wouldn't mind also were carried over: - Plot Aftermath
- Sidekicks & Partners
- NeoQuest
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 22, 2017 13:40:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas!
My only concern with Neohomes and Customization is that works really well for articles, but might be harder for stories. Collections could probably be good for stories, but definitely tougher than something like plot aftermath, sidekicks, NQ.
What about "Swimming with the Fishes" Erm, I mean, "High Tides by the Shoreside" is what Brian says, or "Make a Splash!"
"On Top of the World" (Mountaintops) "Into the Storm"
Brian (my twin) says: Weird and Wonderful The Future is Now/Into the Future Families and Friends Mechanics and Machines
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Post by June Scarlet on Aug 22, 2017 13:59:25 GMT -5
What about "Swimming with the Fishes" Erm, I mean, "High Tides by the Shoreside" is what Brian says, or "Make a Splash!" As someone who doesn't live near an ocean, I'd prefer a more generic water theme. Something that includes lakes, rivers, creeks, swimming pools, even drinking water, or craving water while in a desert. I'll admit that the thing I disliked most about Moana was its constant praise of the ocean, because it was a bit like, "Yes, I don't live next the ocean, I don't get to experience these magical things, way to rub my face in it." Moana is a great movie, it just makes me jealous. But I figure it's fair, since Frozen was probably like that for people who don't get snowfall.
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 22, 2017 14:53:22 GMT -5
If you happen to think of a catchy water-themed name, I'm all ears. And oops, I oft forgot how inaccessible the ocean is to most. New Jersians take it for granted, methinks. Lakes, rivers, streams, that sort of thing would be really cool. Honestly, I can't really recall that being a focus of Neopian writing in general. Would be a cool theme to have--if not for #10 then for a future one.
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Aug 22, 2017 17:41:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the ideas! My only concern with Neohomes and Customization is that works really well for articles, but might be harder for stories. Collections could probably be good for stories, but definitely tougher than something like plot aftermath, sidekicks, NQ. What about "Swimming with the Fishes" Erm, I mean, "High Tides by the Shoreside" is what Brian says, or "Make a Splash!" "On Top of the World" (Mountaintops) "Into the Storm" Brian (my twin) says: Weird and Wonderful The Future is Now/Into the Future Families and Friends Mechanics and Machines Well that's why we vote, right? If story writers don't think they can make a story from certain topics they won't vote for it. That said I don't think those topics would be too hard to make a story around. I can think of a few story ideas and I'm not a story writer. Brian's topic ideas sound good, if I was to change one things I'd make "Mechanics and Machines" into "Science and Machines", to be sort of the opposite of the "Magic and Curses". Water Titles:Diving Right In Drinking It Up Water You Waiting For? 7.8 Too Much Water ... You know what, I think "Making A Splash" would work just fine.
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Post by downrightdude on Aug 22, 2017 17:59:38 GMT -5
Other topics:
Candy and Sweets Toy (Plushies, Usukis etc) Clothing/Fashion All Things Evil All Things Good Rainbows Arts and Crafts Neoschool (Done before?) Sleep/Bedtime (Sweet Dreams?) Neopian Bands/Music Grooming Products Weewoos. (Done before?)
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