Maidens of the Kaleidoscope

~Hakurei Shrine~ => Patchouli's Scarlet Library => Topic started by: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 02:44:53 AM

Title: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 02:44:53 AM

"Grant to me the power to bring the world revolution!"

Sakura-Rurouni smiled briefly as she watched Kerigis try to whack Esi with her new sword.  Esifex was proving decently passable at defending herself with Sakana's tuna half, though Sakana didn't seem to be thrilled with that.  Unfortunately the Libraries Head Librarian was currently caught up in one of the Iced Fairy's constructs, being forced to circle the duel in a car along with the instigator of events.

Still her frown returned soon after the duel ended.  As Keri and Iced extracted themselves from their wrecked car and Sakana clubed her impudent underling with a chair, Ruro thought about what was off.  The Library was bustling, and that was good, if tiring.  There were new works getting turned in regularly.   And Sakana had just managed to fix her catalog.  But something seemed off.

And suddenly she understood.

There were writers and games and hangers on all over, but there weren't that many readers.  This library was strange, but it was still a library.  And libraries needed readers!  Or to be sealed away and guarded by fearsome beasts, but she'd spent too much work on this place to just bury it in some desert.

Of course many people read the works by their friends.  And some of the characters about (say ones that drew power from reading) had created small contests to gather written works for their own ends.  But it would be better if people expended their horizons.

The problem was how to get people to read?  She couldn't force people to.  That wouldn't give the library the power it needed.  Book reports were similarly out.

Ruro thought about the matter long and hard, then grinned widely as the answer came to her.  Of course!  It was so simple.

She'd go find Roukan and shake the fae until inspiration fell out.  That always worked!

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The Great Library Scavenger Hunt!

A contest open to all: youkai, fairy, god and human.

Each contestant will be given a list of passages by the forces within the library.  Within the text of the listed passages a ceremonial coin will be magically hidden.  When the contest begins contestants must read through the library, finding the passages to obtain the coins.  Contestants can also win coins from others in contests of literary knowledge!  At the end of the contest, the person with the most coins shall be victorious.

The winner of this contest shall receive the coins, the fame of victory, and the honor of a new title, to be bestowed upon them by Sakura Ruroni herself.

Sign ups are at the front desk.  May fortune favor the bold!

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 03:03:01 AM

Official Rules

Yep, we're holding a scavenger hunt.  Anyone can, and should, feel free to join in.  However, unlike a normal scavenger hunt we'll be searching for items in the fiction contained within PSL.  For example, you may be asked to find "An aquatic fic."  An acceptable response would be to grab a link to Third Eye in Pure Waters.  With that you would get the points for that challenge.

So we can grab any fic?
Well, there are some restrictions.  But for now you only need worry about these.

First, you can't use a fic that you yourself wrote.  Sorry, that's too easy. :)

Second, you can't use the same fic within the same question chain.  Don't worry, they'll be easily grouped so it should be obvious where you can and can't double up.

Third, it has to be in PSL.  No derailing a CYOA to get some quick points!

So what are we looking for?

That's a good question!  We want everyone to be able to participate, so you'll be giving us the question ideas!

For example : A story with a male character.

We'll of course make variants off this.  That one thing to search for might become:
A story with a male character.
A Touhou story with a male character.
A Touhou story with a male character who's actually important to the plot.
A Touhou story with a male character who's actually important to the plot and has no romantic entanglements.

So what do we need from you?

Each entrant must give us three distinct items to search for.  These will be PMed to Keine Kamishirasawa to be stored in her history until go time, so everyone has the same starting spot.

These things should be actual story and plot points.  Meta points will be the province of the judges, so things like "a fic by a banned member" wouldn't count, though you can suggest them in addition.

Signups will continue until Friday Sept 23, but the quicker you grab your questions, the quicker you can start reading in preparation! 

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 03:04:09 AM

Sakura-Rurouni Bonus
"And I'll form the head"

Ruro is always looking for allies to help her battle injustice.  She'll happily reward any contestant who's results include 5 different user groups will gain 25 coins.

Sakana Bonus
Fishy Organization

Sakana tries to keep the place somewhat sane, so she's always happy when things are put in order.  Thus contestants who help reshelve books will be rewarded.  Sakana will give two coins for each unique genre (from the main fic list) present in a contestant's answer set, with a bonus of 5 coins for getting all the genres.

Chaore Bonus
Stages of Existence

As a youkai of semi existance, Chaore gains power from things that are partially complete.  Those who feed the rabbit youkai by giving answers that include different levels of completion (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4840.msg243867.html#msg243867) will find 2 coins per category, and an extra 5 if they get a full set.

Polaris Bonus
Pathfinder

Polaris rewards those who can find their way, and like it or not, the Libraries Polaris has gotten some power in the regard as well.  Thus she's hidden coins about the virtual Gensoukyo the library creates.  A contestant will quickly find that they will get 1 bonus coin for every unique Touhou game referenced by their answers.  Any enterprising contestant who has a unique character from each game in the fics they answer with will receive 10 bonus coins.

Roukan Bonus
A musing

Roukan spreads inspiration about, at the cost of a little bit of madness.  She's very happy when she sees the result of inspiration, and she'll give one coin for each unique story in your answer set.

Esifex Bonus
Dimensional Wanderer

Esifex has a strange fondness for parallel dimensions, so those who help her research those matters will of course get a reward from her.  Even if she does just rip the research right out of their minds.   Esifex will give five coins each for a non Touhou story, a crossover story, and a Kaleidoscope story appear in a contestant's answer key.

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Confirmed Participants

1. Iced Fairy
2. Sect
3. rdj522
4. Squawkers
5. Esifex
6. Wolfsbane706
7. S-Rurouni
8. Sakana
9. Jq1790
10. Polaris
11. Roukan
12.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 15, 2011, 03:19:48 AM

Hello children, I'll be the one collecting your submissions.  Please just leave them in my PM box.  And remember, don't get too obsessed about being unique, just have fun!

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: CrowCakes on September 15, 2011, 10:52:55 AM

Um,

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Each entrant must give us three distinct items to search for. 

What does this mean?

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 15, 2011, 03:07:36 PM

Quote from: Crow Cakes on September 15, 2011, 10:52:55 AM

Um,

What does this mean?

It's simple really.  It means if you want to join in, you have to PM me three different things to search for.  For example:

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An aquatic fic.
A fic with a male character.
A fic about the Aki sisters.

I'll hold these in secret so no one will know everything on the list until the contest officially starts.

And as I said before don't worry too much about being 100% unique.  We're expecting some overlap. 

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on September 19, 2011, 06:42:11 PM

Quote from: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 03:04:09 AM

7. S-Rurouni

Yaaaaaaaaaay.

I think I'll try and think of some more to throw your way. Who knows, I might hit on something very fun to search the library for! :]

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 19, 2011, 11:12:42 PM

Feel free.  I just picked three questions because I didn't want to have people strain to much thinking up ideas.  Extras are always appreciated.

And there's always room for new entrants.  We want this event to be big!

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 21, 2011, 04:55:12 PM

Applications close Friday at midnight PST!  Don't sit around trying to think of the best questions ever, only to panic at the last minute and scratch together 3 normal questions*.  Give Keine three normal questions now, then mail that cool question you thought of right before the deadline later.

(Or worse forget and make everyone sad.)

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on September 22, 2011, 11:54:16 PM

Quote from: Iced Fairy on September 15, 2011, 02:44:53 AM

She'd go find Roukan and shake the fae until inspiration fell out.  That always worked!

One day, I'm going to file for abuse in the workplace. x_x

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the honor of a new title, to be bestowed upon them by Sakura Ruroni herself.

Well, since nobody ever gave me back my Librarian title, I'd better try and get this one. x_x

/in.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Dead Princess Sakana on September 23, 2011, 05:58:30 AM

Quote from: Rou You Can on September 22, 2011, 11:54:16 PM

Well, since nobody ever gave me back my Librarian title, I'd better try and get this one. x_x

You're still in the group. You just have to ask an admin to set it to show up as your primary title again, dummy :P

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 23, 2011, 06:05:10 AM

One day left for signups!  Don't be shy and don't worry about question quality just send three ideas over.

The contest itself will run for two weeks, though it'll be fairly boring to watch from the outside.  This is one contest that'll be far more entertaining for participants then viewers, even if you don't put any effort into it.  And the more people that enter the more fun it'll be for everyone, so join up!

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 24, 2011, 05:22:48 PM

Well, signups are over.  Our cast is small but dedicated so a round of congratulations to all our participants.

1. Iced Fairy
2. Sect
3. rdj522
4. Squawkers
5. Esifex
6. Wolfsbane706
7. S-Rurouni
8. Sakana
9. Jq1790
10. Polaris
11. Roukan

Now for the hard part: The questions.

Each question will be grouped into categories by line breaks.  You can't use the same fic to answer a question in the same category.  WWC challenge fics that are part of the same challenge are considered the same fic, so you can use one fic from the spy challenge and one from the Noir challenge, but not two fics from the spy challenge in the same category.  Each question will also have a point value associated with it, listed after the question itself. 

(And don't forget the bonuses!  (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10815.msg715115.html#msg715115))

A date - 5 points
An "on-screen" kiss - 10 points
An "off-screen" sex scene - 10 points
An "on-screen" sex scene - 15 points

Contemporary Touhou - 5 points
Futuristic Touhou - 5 points
Prehistoric Touhou - 15 points

A coming of age story - 10 points
A story about traveling - 10 points
A conventional hero's journey story - 15 points

A Touhou story that contains singing - 5 points
A Touhou story that contains singing that doesn't feature Mystia - 10 points
A non Touhou story that contains singing - 10 points

A Touhou story that takes place (at least mostly) in the Outside World - 5 points
A Touhou story that takes place in neither a Touhou location or the Outside World - 10 points

A story written in the third person - 5 points
A story written in the first-person -10 points
A story written in the second person - 20 points

A story in which a character dies - 5 points
A story in which a named character dies - 5 points
A story where a named character who had significant screen time dies - 10 points
A story where the protagonist dies - 15 points

A story that explains youkai traits - 5 points
A story that involves magic being explained - 10 points
A story that explains the Hakurei Barrier - 10 points
A story that explains different 'styles' of magic - 15 points

A story that has at least three original characters - 5 points
A Touhou story that has at least three original characters that are important to the plot - 10 points

A story including ice skating. - 10 points
A story including swimming - 5 points
- That wasn't written by Roukan - 10 points
A story involving an official sport - 5 points
- That isn't from the WWC contest - 15 points

A fic starring a character in animal form - 10 points
A fic starring at least three characters in animal-form - 15 points

A story where someone makes a wish:
- and that wish is granted - 5 points
- and that wish is granted and they regret it - 5 points
- and absolutely nothing happens - 15 points

A story where blood is spilled "on-screen":
on purpose - 5 points
accidentally - 10 points

A story where someone receives a gift - 5 points
- From an enemy - 10 points
- From a lover - 10 points
A story where there's a large exchange of gifts (5+ people) - 15 points

A story with a male protagonist - 5 points
A Touhou story with a male protagonist - 10 points
- Who isn't an OC - 15 points
A Touhou story with an OC male protagonist with no romantic overtones - 20 points

(The story must obviously place the season to count.  Snow and Lily White yelling about spring count.  A retelling of SA that doesn't mention the weather does not.)
A story that takes place in spring -  5 points
A story that takes place during winter - 5 points
A story that takes place during autumn - 10 points
A story that takes place during summer - 10 points

A story with snow - 5 points
A story with rain - 5 points
A story with fog - 10 points

A story where the characters listen to music - 5

A fic where non youkai animals are present - 5 points
-and important to the story - 10 points
A fic where livestock animals are present - 10 points

A story that is a retelling of one of the games - 5 points
A story that has been rendered obsolete by one of the newer games (directly contradicted) - 10 points

The entire story takes place during the night - 5 points
The entire story takes place at twilight - 10 points

A story where a character writes a letter - 5 points
A story that is a letter or journal entry - 10 points

A festival  - 10 points
A funeral  - 15 points
A wedding - 15 points
A tea party - 10 points

A fic with only one on screen character (flashbacks count as being on screen!) - 10 points
A fic with five or more viewpoint characters - 10 points
A fic with eleven (That's ridiculous. It's not even funny) or more viewpoint characters - 11 points

A fic with a prophecy that must be fulfilled - 5 points
- and the prophecy isn't fulfilled - 10 points

A fic with flower motifs - 5 points and a duelist ring
A fic that uses flowers symbolically and explains it - 10 points
A fic that uses the language of flowers and doesn't explain it - 20 points

A Touhou fic where a character uses a weapon not pictured in their portrait - 5 points
- the weapon is a sword - 10 points
A fic not in the modern world, but with modern weapons - 10 points
A fic not in a futurist setting, but with futuristic weapons - 10 points
A Touhou fic where two combatants use both weapons and magic - 10 points
A fic where a character uses an obviously technomagic device (think Raising Heart) - 15 points

A fic that never leaves a single room - 10 points
A fic that describes a original location in Gensoukyo - 10 points
A fic where the characters visit three different realms of existence (Makai, the Netherworld etc) - 10 points

A story where there is a feast or banquet - 5 points
A story where a character is starving - 10 points
A story where a character needs to eat unnatural foods - 5 points
- and it isn't blood or human flesh - 10 points
- or faith - 15 points

A fic with a sentient object - 5 points
-that isn't normally sentient - 10 points
-and isn't Suwako's hat - 15 points

A story that uses color or other formatting tricks - 5 points
A story that uses three different formatting tricks to effect - 10 points

A comedy - 5 points
A tragedy - 5 points
A tragedy in the classical sense (hubris leading to downfall) - 10 points
A comedic story about a serious character - 5 points
A serious story about a comedic character (ex. Cirno) - 10 points

A fic where a non combat challenge is made - 5 points
- that doesn't involve drinking - 10 points

A fic with gods - 5 points
-that aren't Kanako or Suwako - 10 points
-that aren't in MoF - 15 points

A story with a PC-98 character who is not a final boss as a main character - 5 points
A fic in which a Stage 1 Boss beats a Stage 6 Boss or higher in a fight - 5 points
A fic where a conflict is actually settled by the spellcard rules - 10 points
- and more then 2 cards are used - 15 points

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 24, 2011, 05:31:42 PM

How long do we have?

Two full weeks!  You have until midnight October 8th to find as many items as you can!

How to answer

Obviously we won't all be posting the answers in this thread, so how will the judges get the answers?  Simply collect all the fics you can, then mail it to Keine at the deadline.  + or - a few hours doesn't matter, but try to be on time.

Format your answers as follows :
Question being answered
Name of fic
Link to post that contains what you're looking for.

And remember!

You can't use your own fics!

Feel free to ask if you've got any questions.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Jq1790 on September 25, 2011, 03:48:23 AM

For the ones where you have a general question followed by continually more specific versions of the same one(The male character one, for example), can you submit for more than one component of it as long as you're using different fics for each component?

IE:  Could I submit one fic for just having a male protagonist in it, one for a Touhou fic with a male protag, AND one for a Touhou fic with a male protag that has no romantic overtones?  (thus scoring a lot more points than if one used only one part of the question and had to forgo the other variants of it.)

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 04:27:04 PM

Quote from: Jq1790 on September 25, 2011, 03:48:23 AM

For the ones where you have a general question followed by continually more specific versions of the same one(The male character one, for example), can you submit for more than one component of it as long as you're using different fics for each component?

IE:  Could I submit one fic for just having a male protagonist in it, one for a Touhou fic with a male protag, AND one for a Touhou fic with a male protag that has no romantic overtones?  (thus scoring a lot more points than if one used only one part of the question and had to forgo the other variants of it.)

Indeed that is what you're supposed to do.  You just have to have a different fic for each variant.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Esifex on September 25, 2011, 05:06:05 PM

Quote from: Keine Kamishirasawa on September 24, 2011, 05:22:48 PM

A story where a character needs to eat unnatural foods - 5 points
- and it isn't blood or human flesh - 10 points
- or faith - 15 points

So if we can nail the 'fine print' modifiers on this one with the first entry, is that 30 points? I.E., Someone needs to eat the wood shavings formed by whittling a cane out of a length of wood. That's not blood, flesh, or faith - so ergo, 5 + 10 + 15? Or do we need to provide three examples that apply to each modifier - I.E., the first story is wood shavings, the second is actually faith (because that's further down the line) and the third is to absorb sunlight a la Yuuka style? Or does the last modifier mean 'no stories involving faith whatsoever in your list'?

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 06:12:03 PM

Quote from: Esifex on September 25, 2011, 05:06:05 PM

So if we can nail the 'fine print' modifiers on this one with the first entry, is that 30 points? I.E., Someone needs to eat the wood shavings formed by whittling a cane out of a length of wood. That's not blood, flesh, or faith - so ergo, 5 + 10 + 15? Or do we need to provide three examples that apply to each modifier - I.E., the first story is wood shavings, the second is actually faith (because that's further down the line) and the third is to absorb sunlight a la Yuuka style? Or does the last modifier mean 'no stories involving faith whatsoever in your list'?

Treat each question as completely unique and separate.  Your example set is fine.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Esifex on September 25, 2011, 06:15:47 PM

Quote from: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 06:12:03 PM

Treat each question as completely unique and separate.  Your example set is fine.

So, for that question, the first part could be answered with an example of Rumia eating the flesh of humans to get to the faith inside, so long as the other two examples pertain to wood chips and sunlight?

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 06:24:03 PM

Quote from: Esifex on September 25, 2011, 06:15:47 PM

So, for that question, the first part could be answered with an example of Rumia eating the flesh of humans to get to the faith inside, so long as the other two examples pertain to wood chips and sunlight?

Yes.  Another examples set:
- A story where Remilia drinks blood
- A story where Suwako consumes faith
- A story where Super Youkai X needs to eat lasers

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Esifex on September 25, 2011, 07:12:01 PM

Okay, cool. Just wanted to make sure that Super Youkai X eating lasers wouldn't qualify for all three categories and knock 'em out all at once. I know you said not to use the same fic to answer more than one prompt in a category, but that particular one looked like it could be a triple-whammy - like a one-two combo punch. Lasers are not only not faith, not blood, but they are also not orthodox, ergo, answering the third prompt would also answer the second and first prompts as well.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 08:02:12 PM

Yeah, you can't do multi question like that.

You could however use an overqualified fic.  For example with these questions here:

A story including swimming - 5 points
- That wasn't written by Roukan - 10 points

poor Roukan will have to find 2 swimming fics written by someone other then him, since he can't use his own fics.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Jq1790 on September 25, 2011, 10:03:40 PM

Hate to ask ANOTHER question, but...Is it possible, when it's time to turn these in in 2 weeks(Well, technically a bit under, but whatever), for us to use something like Pastebin or the like?  I decided to just copy the list and put the names/links underneath their respective questions, and I'm not sure if/what the limit is for characters in a PM here...

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on September 25, 2011, 10:26:38 PM

Sure.  Just make sure the link works.    ;)

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Lloyd Dunamis on September 26, 2011, 10:53:06 AM

Aah, so the hunt has started. Good luck, everyone! >w<

*flutters around and shuffles books to random order*

Quote from: Jq1790 on September 25, 2011, 10:03:40 PM

Hate to ask ANOTHER question, but...Is it possible, when it's time to turn these in in 2 weeks(Well, technically a bit under, but whatever), for us to use something like Pastebin or the like?  I decided to just copy the list and put the names/links underneath their respective questions, and I'm not sure if/what the limit is for characters in a PM here...

I think I've written a big PM before, though probably not as big as a novel fic or something.
...or rather. it was a PM I received ...
Anyway, yeah, we have pastebin for a sure virtually unlimited characters, I think. =w=

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on October 01, 2011, 05:47:06 PM

Alright, I've run into a little oddity in my search, and I wanted to see if anyone else has.  I've noted that because I feel rushed, I'm not reading quite as much as I should.  Of course my life is incredibly busy right now, so I'm not sure if it's the deadline or just me.  So I'm asking you fellow contestants if you think there should be a weeks extension because the deadline was a little to quick, or if I'm just feeling rushed because I'm rushed.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Aya Squawkermaru on October 01, 2011, 05:56:26 PM

Actually, I think I'm going to forfeit. It's not that I don't enjoy reading these stories, it's just that I haven't been motivated to participate in the scavenger hunt. It happens with these things. I'd rather just read on my own time. Plus, I don't enjoy reading as much when I'm looking for things.

But, I do think there should be an extension. There is a lot on that list, and the point is to get people to read the stories, not skim through them to see if they meet any of the criteria they're looking for.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on October 01, 2011, 07:14:11 PM

A week's extension would be a fine thing. I've got a lot of stuff on my plate for this week, and I don't want to rush read anything. (Granted, my normal reading speed is actually very fast, but I don't mean reading, I mean skimming-- I don't want to do any of that.)

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Dead Princess Sakana on October 01, 2011, 07:37:42 PM

I'd support the idea of an extension of a week. Things got more busy than I expected and it's not going to get less, but I don't wanna drop this challenge either, so some extra time would be appreciated ^^

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on October 03, 2011, 02:16:44 AM

I'm making it official then.  The deadline is now October 16th.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Esifex on October 03, 2011, 02:23:57 AM

Quote from: Sakanamoto-san on October 01, 2011, 07:37:42 PM

I'd support the idea of an extension of a week. Things got more busy than I expected and it's not going to get less, but I don't wanna drop this challenge either, so some extra time would be appreciated ^^

Sakana knows all about deadline extensions :derp:

Yeah, I second this, too.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Dead Princess Sakana on October 03, 2011, 06:08:39 AM

Quote from: Esifex on October 03, 2011, 02:23:57 AM

Sakana knows all about deadline extensions :derp:

I tell ya son, back in the day they called me "Two-Weeks", and for a reason, blimey!

Thanks for the extension, definitely helping :3

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on October 15, 2011, 07:44:49 PM

Just a reminder, the deadline is tomorrow!

If you're list isn't complete don't panic, I know I did terribly as well.  :P  The fun part will be seeing what we all find. 

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Jq1790 on October 17, 2011, 02:00:56 AM

So, about how long til the results come in, anyway?

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on October 17, 2011, 02:30:48 AM

Not until tomorrow GMT, at the earliest.  I don't expect too much trouble counting the results, but formatting will be problematic so....

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on October 17, 2011, 04:15:46 PM

Alright the hammer has fallen the entries are in....

And the field is somewhat sparse.

Well, we shall worry about that later.  First we'll announce the findings of our intrepid library explorers!  Please wait a bit as we compose a nice list of the books.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on October 17, 2011, 07:27:44 PM

A date - 5 points
Random Shipping Shorts (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7676.0.html) Sit in the corner for spreading those rumors about me Iced
The Halloween WWC (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg474787.html#msg474787) See me after class for punning Sect

An "on-screen" kiss - 10 points
Urameshiya (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10797.msg714032.html#msg714032) Jq1790
Third Eye in Pure Waters (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,1882.msg75273.html#msg75273) Sect, pushing the rules again? :<
Mode's Shorts (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8484.msg584750.html#msg584750) Iced

An "off-screen" sex scene - 10 points
Orphan (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8309.msg600249.html#msg600249) Jq1790
Abducted by Oni (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7435.0.html) Sect
Mystia Lorleli vs the Hunger (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6235.0.html) Iced
Chain Reaction (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5014.msg261892.html#msg261892) rdj

An "on-screen" sex scene - 15 points
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10322.msg715571.html#msg715571) Jq1790
Permission (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5190.0.html) Sect and Iced
Heroic Amalgamation Tlachtga (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7639.msg485861.html#msg485861) rdj



Contemporary Touhou - 5 points
An Urban Touhou Story (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8277.0.html) Jq1790
A story (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7105.0.html) Sect
No Interest in Ordinary Humans (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9114.0.html) Iced

Futuristic Touhou - 5 points
The Great Suwa Incident (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6742.0.html) Sect
Topic: Void of Fantasy - Amor Fati (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4948.0.html) Iced

Prehistoric Touhou - 15 points
None found.  And Sect, if you can't figure out an answer just say so.  Don't lie.


A coming of age story - 10 points
The Harvest Incident (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5932.0.html) Iced
While Annie and Friends (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9471.0.html) is a fine story Sect, Annie never comes of age, so no points.

A story about traveling - 10 points
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.msg422423.html#msg422423) Jq1790
Gengestu's Counterattack (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10245.0.html) Sect
The Journal (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7450.0.html) Iced

A conventional hero's journey story - 15 points
Dolphin Rider Koishi (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6913.0.html) That's better Sect
The White Rabbit of Inaba (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6402.0.html) Too short Iced.  Half points

A Touhou story that contains singing - 5 points
Chin Chin: NWC (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6913.0.html) Sect
Wriggle on Stage (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7228.0.html) Iced

A Touhou story that contains singing that doesn't feature Mystia - 10 points
No one?  It has to exist somewhere....

A non Touhou story that contains singing - 10 points
Kaetir: Icarian Armor  (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7794.0.html) Iced


A Touhou story that takes place (at least mostly) in the Outside World - 5 points
Rising Star (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4895.0.html) Sect you know that wasn't what was being asked.
Out of Breath (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7437.0.html) Iced

A Touhou story that takes place in neither a Touhou location or the Outside World - 10 points
Kingdom Hearts Highly Responsive to Prayers (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10542.msg696461.html#msg696461) Jq1790
Be Careful What You Wish For (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8626.0.html) Sect

A story written in the third person - 5 points
Fable of Fortuitous Feline (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7396.msg462904.html#msg462904) Jq1790
Going into the Outside World (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,1455.0.html) Sect
Painting and Window Gazing (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8754.0.html%5B/url) Iced
subternana animims (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6695.0.html) rdj

A story written in the first-person -10 points
Palaquin Ship's Captain's Logs (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7429.0.html) Sect
Mindgate Conspiracies (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6857.0.html) Iced
Scarlet Rivalry (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8913.0.html) rdj

A story written in the second person - 20 points
Touhou Love Stories : More Bad Ends (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10808.0.html) Jq1790 and Sect


A story in which a character dies - 5 points
Thanatophobia (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10287.0.html) Sect
Sealed Fates Chronicles of the Hunter (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7405.0.html) Iced

A story in which a named character dies - 5 points
A New World Book Three (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8801.0.html) Sect
The Last Letter from Mima (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6323.0.html) Iced

A story where a named character who had significant screen time dies - 10 points
New Writer's Contest, Squidtentacle (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7749.msg525480.html#msg525480) Sect
Worldly Affairs of the Outside World (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8846.0.html) I think you might have misplaced this Iced.  Be more careful.

A story where the protagonist dies - 15 points
Eastern Starlight Romance (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5697.0.html) Sect
Memento Mori ~ Virtues of Fallen Petals (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7159.0.html) Iced
April Showers (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5014.msg312557.html#msg312557) I'll allow it rdj


A story that explains youkai traits - 5 points
Dolphin Rider Koishi (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6913.0.html) Iced

A story that involves magic being explained - 10 points
The Cool Samurai Girl Meira (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5649.30.html) Iced

A story that explains the Hakurei Barrier - 10 points
None of you?  I know there's an explanation in a New World, but Iced doesn't get the points because there has to be another story elsewhere.

A story that explains different 'styles' of magic - 15 points
And What Alice Found There (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9346.0.html) Iced


A story that has at least three original characters - 5 points
 (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7622.0.html)Delphinia SanctimoniaSect
Legend of a Hot Blooded Pig (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7706.0.html) Iced

A Touhou story that has at least three original characters that are important to the plot - 10 points
Orphan (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8309.msg600249.html#msg600249) Jq1790
Tempests of Distant Waters (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10805.0.html) Sect
Specialis Libri (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6066.0.html) Iced


A story including ice skating. - 10 points
Harder to find then expected.

A story including swimming - 5 points
Third Eye In Pure Waters (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9368.0.html) Iced
Come on now you three.  Would it really be so hard to search for Roukan and just grab a fic?

- That wasn't written by Roukan - 10 points
Tai's Ramblings (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10617.msg709787.html#msg709787) Jq1790
Palaquin Ship's Captain's Log (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7429.0.html) Iced

A story involving an official sport - 5 points
Oni Dodge Ball (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg372551.html#msg372551) Iced
This one was a freebie too.

- That isn't from the WWC contest - 15 points
Oh Look it's Me (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10293.0.html) rdj522
Is chess a sport?  Well I guess it is.  Good job.


A fic starring a character in animal form - 10 points
Rising Star (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4895.0.html) Iced

A fic starring at least three characters in animal-form - 15 points
Tempests of Distant Waters (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10805.0.html) Sorry Iced.  I only count TWO so far.  No points


A story where someone makes a wish:
- and that wish is granted - 5 points
Be Careful What You Wish For (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8626.0.html) Iced

- and that wish is granted and they regret it - 5 points
Do writers not use this cliche anymore

- and absolutely nothing happens - 15 points
I wondered if anyone could find this.  I guess not.


A story where blood is spilled "on-screen":
on purpose - 5 points
Demonbman's Attempts at Writing (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6569.0.html) Iced

accidentally - 10 points
Shikieiki's Day Off - Break of 60 Years (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5096.0.html) Iced


A story where someone receives a gift - 5 points
Chairity (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5411.0.html) Iced

- From an enemy - 10 points

- From a lover - 10 points
Exactly As Planned (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3726.0.html) Iced shouldn't these lies be placed under enemy?

A story where there's a large exchange of gifts (5+ people) - 15 points
Three Christmas Gifts has one, but that is non history so no points.


A story with a male protagonist - 5 points
Voyages of Life (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7822.0.html) Iced
The Rise and Fall of the Shim (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7372.0.html) rdj

A Touhou story with a male protagonist - 10 points
Touhou X Dimension (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9328.0.html) Iced

- Who isn't an OC - 15 points
Abducted By Oni (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7435.0.html) Clever rdj.  Very Clever

-a Touhou story with an OC male protagonist with no romantic overtones - 20 points
The Harvest Incident (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5932.0.html) Cutting it closer there Iced with Rumia


(The story must obviously place the season to count.  Snow and Lily White yelling about spring count.  A retelling of SA that doesn't mention the weather does not.)
A story that takes place in spring -  5 points
Lily is going to be upset at all of you.

A story that takes place during winter - 5 points
Mercy of the Blossoming Self (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,418.msg12654.html#msg12654) Jq1790
Christmas WWC VIVI (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg509336.html#msg509336) Iced
my immortal workload (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9689.0.html) rdj

A story that takes place during autumn - 10 points
Succession (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8599.0.html) Iced
Parsee Short (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8720.0.html) rdj

A story that takes place during summer - 10 points
Tales of Gensokyo :: Unprecedented and Serious Affair Story (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6786.0.html) Iced


A story with snow - 5 points
Mercy of the Blossoming Self (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,418.msg12654.html#msg12654) Jq1790
The Satori Maiden's Christmas Wish (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7975.html) Iced
my immortal workload (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9689.0.html) rdj

A story with rain - 5 points
Parasol of the Glazed Moon (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6010.0.html) Iced
my immortal workload (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9689.0.html) rdj

A story with fog - 10 points
Apparently not enough Victorian mysteries are out there


A story where the characters listen to music - 5
You children need to read harder.


A fic where non youkai animals are present - 5 points
Pathos of the Hated People (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7423.0.html) Iced

-and important to the story - 10 points
Fable of Fortuitous Feline (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7396.msg462904.html#msg462904) Jq1790
WWC - Mice (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg328163.html#msg328163) Iced

A fic where livestock animals are present - 10 points
Do horses count?  I guess not.  Strange that the Wild West WWC had no cows.

A story that is a retelling of one of the games - 5 points
Mercy of the Blossoming Self (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,418.msg12654.html#msg12654) Jq1790
Honesty of Purpose (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3746.msg282952.html#msg282952) Iced
subternana animims (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6695.0.html) rdj

A story that has been rendered obsolete by one of the newer games (directly contradicted) - 10 points
I suppose most authors just break canon right out.


The entire story takes place during the night - 5 points
Noir WWC - Sect (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg576013.html#msg576013) Iced

The entire story takes place at twilight - 10 points
Painting and Window Gazing (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8754.0.html) Iced and rdj


A story where a character writes a letter - 5 points
And What Alice Found There (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9346.0.html) Sect
Aya's Notes and Observations (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,570.0.html) Iced

A story that is a letter or journal entry - 10 points
Day Planners (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5308.0.html) Sect
Journal of Patchouli's Loyal Assistant (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5471.0.html) Iced


A festival  - 10 points
The Adaptation of Alice (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8496.0.html) Iced

A funeral  - 15 points
The Pure White Lotus (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8252.0.html) Iced
Mad Magic (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3555.0.html) rdj

A wedding - 15 points
Funny, I saw pictures of Kogasa and Medicine's wedding in the paper...

A tea party - 10 points
Reimu's Morning Tea off (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10463.0.html) Iced


A fic with only one on screen character (flashbacks count as being on screen!) - 10 points
I'm sure there's one out there.  But I imagine it is hard to find.

A fic with five or more viewpoint characters - 10 points
Kaguya Throws a Party (http://tengukami.blogspot.com/2010/02/kaguya-throws-party.html) Iced

A fic with eleven (That's ridiculous. It's not even funny) or more viewpoint characters - 11 points
Thw White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) Iced


A fic with a prophecy that must be fulfilled - 5 points
- and the prophecy isn't fulfilled - 10 points
No one is a fan of prophecy these days?  How sad.


A fic with flower motifs - 5 points and a duelist ring
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) Iced

A fic that uses flowers symbolically and explains it - 10 points
Wouldn't White Rose....  Did you want the duelist ring that badly?

A fic that uses the language of flowers and doesn't explain it - 20 points
A lost art really.


A Touhou fic where a character uses a weapon not pictured in their portrait - 5 points
You're slipping children

- the weapon is a sword - 10 points
The Legend of Touhou (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7606.0.html) Except for you rdj.  Good find

A fic not in the modern world, but with modern weapons - 10 points
I suppose usually writers just go straight for the lasers.

A fic not in a futurist setting, but with futuristic weapons - 10 points
Red Thaumatology (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3746.msg126152.html#msg126152) Iced

A Touhou fic where two combatants use both weapons and magic - 10 points
You should have at least gotten this one Sect.

A fic where a character uses an obviously technomagic device (think Raising Heart) - 15 points
Magical Girl Lyrical Animism (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4606.0.html) Iced


A fic that never leaves a single room - 10 points
This would be very hard to find.  Who decided on the point value for it?

A fic that describes a original location in Gensoukyo - 10 points
I want everyone who listed Third Eye in Clear Waters elsewhere to practice their cursive an extra page for this.

A fic where the characters visit three different realms of existence (Makai, the Netherworld etc) - 10 points
Specialis Libri (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6066.0.html) Iced


A story where there is a feast or banquet - 5 points
Obviously we need more extravagant feasts

A story where a character is starving - 10 points
Strange.  I was sure there was some, but when I looked...

A story where a character needs to eat unnatural foods - 5 points
Did you all run out of time before finding a vampire fic?

- and it isn't blood or human flesh - 10 points
Touhou Fairytales (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4646.0.html) Iced, fairy propaganda is suspect here.  But I suppose it counts.

- or faith - 15 points
Moxie of the Sea (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8166.0.html) Iced


A fic with a sentient object - 5 points
How to Surprise Friends and Enrage People (http://tengukami.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-surprise-friends-and-enrage.html) Iced
Kogasa and Medicine are sad now.

-that isn't normally sentient - 10 points

-and isn't Suwako's hat - 15 points
When Alice is Away the Dolls Will Play (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7598.0.html) Iced


A story that uses color or other formatting tricks - 5 points
Thanatophobia (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10287.msg680963.html#msg680963) Jq1790
Byakuren's Soup Kitchen WWC (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg309760.html#msg309760) Iced

A story that uses three different formatting tricks to effect - 10 points
Xenophillia (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7759.0.html) Jq1790 and Iced


A comedy - 5 points
Marisa's Bloomers (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10466.msg691576.html#msg691576) Jq1790
Privateers in a Nautical Paradise (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,2458.0.html) Iced

A tragedy - 5 points
Everyone saved this until the last minute and forgot about it huh?

A tragedy in the classical sense (hubris leading to downfall) - 10 points
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) Jq1790
Phantoms of the Past (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7162.0.html) Iced

A comedic story about a serious character - 5 points
A serious story about a comedic character (ex. Cirno) - 10 points
These two were a little too vague weren't they?


A fic where a non combat challenge is made - 5 points
Not a lot of drinking contests?  I'm surprised given the Oni and Tengu

- that doesn't involve drinking - 10 points
Happy Days (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9727.msg650030.html#msg650030) Jq1790
Fable of Fortuitous Feline (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7396.0.html) Iced


A fic with gods - 5 points
Kanako and Suwako are going to be cross.

-that aren't Kanako or Suwako - 10 points
Orphan (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8309.msg600249.html#msg600249) Jq1790
Minoroko Aki Ace Detective (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg567541.html#msg567541) Sect
Sweet Dreams (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4587.0.html) Iced
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) rdj

-that aren't in MoF - 15 points
Xenophillia (http://-http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7759.msg492378.html#msg492378) And that's questionable Jq1790, but I'll allow it for fear of waking them.
Iced Fairies Random Shorts (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5014.msg362289.html#msg362289) Sect
Mystia Lorleli vs the Hunger (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,6235.0.html) Iced
Cats and Crows (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5784.0.html) rdj


A story with a PC-98 character who is not a final boss as a main character - 5 points
Cool Samurai Girl Meira (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5649.0.html) Sect
Gensoukyo on 200 Yen a Day (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4998.0.html) Iced
Alice and Yuka would have counted as well, but you did good sticking to the spirit

A fic in which a Stage 1 Boss beats a Stage 6 Boss or higher in a fight - 5 points
Himiko's Shorts (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8516.msg654853.html#msg654853) Sect
Hibachi's Great Revival (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5753.0.html) That game only has five stages Iced, but I'll grant her final boss status to avoid a fight with the nice CAVE people.

A fic where a conflict is actually settled by the spellcard rules - 10 points
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) Sect

- and more then 2 cards are used - 15 points
Orphan (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8309.msg600249.html#msg600249) Jq1790
NWC - Polaris (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9740.msg691494.html#msg691494) Sect
Subconcious Dream (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4053.0.html) Iced
The White Rose of Chireiden (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,183.0.html) rdj


Id like to thank you children all for participating.  I know some of you feel like you could have done more, but you all pass nicely.  I'm sure well all do even better next time.

Now that your work is available for others to see, you can all go to recess.  I'm going to get lunch while I tally your coins and think up some remedial work for your classmates who missed the assignment.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Keine Kamishirasawa on October 17, 2011, 09:12:02 PM

Alright: I've tallied up the points.  Here are the results.

1st Place:  Iced Fairy at 623 points
2nd Place: Sect at 301 points
3rd Place: Jq1790 at 251 points
4th Place: Rdj522 at 239 points

Thank you again for participating Children.  You solved some very difficult puzzles there.  My apologies if I got your points off by one or two.  Some of those bonuses were hard to keep track of.

Now for the rest of you students....

Remedial Work

I'm well aware I have no real power here outside Gensoukyo, but your fellow classmates have done so much to hunt down interesting stories to read, I think you should chip in too.  So perhaps you could look into doing something for them?

Assignment 1: Hunting -
The scavenger hunt might be over, but there's still a lot of holes in our list.  Perhaps some of you children could find 15 points worth of stories that our participants overlooked and show them to the rest of the class.  I think that would be a fine educational opportunity.

Assignment 2: Do it yourself -
It's possible some of those questions didn't have an answer.  But I'm sure some of you smart children could fix that.  Why not write a fic that fills some of our more difficult gaps?

Assignment 3 A helping hand -
Your classmates have compiled a wonderful list of stories, but it's possible the poor authors haven't gotten any feedback for their work.  Pick three stories you haven't read before, read them, then leave the authors your thoughts.  Wouldn't that be a kind thing to do?

Well that's all for this contest.  Goodbye for now children.  I hope to see people working for the advancement of the library when I return.  After all, we're all in this together.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Janitor Morgan on October 17, 2011, 09:18:24 PM

Quote

[16:13:14] <Iced> You were close.  If you'd taken a few of the easier ones you could have jumped a lot.

And this is why procrastination is bad. x_x

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Sect on October 17, 2011, 09:52:20 PM

Okay, Keine, if you're not happy with my answer, then I'll take Assignment Number Two! >:D

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Polaris on October 17, 2011, 10:27:56 PM

Filling in holes for Assignment 1.

A story where someone makes a wish:
- and that wish is granted and they regret it - 5 points
We had an entire WWC entry for this one ;_; (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5084.msg276407.html#msg276407)

- and absolutely nothing happens - 15 points
One of Iced's shorts (on Tanabata) (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5014.msg379287.html#msg379287) probably fit. :P

A Touhou fic where a character uses a weapon not pictured in their portrait - 5 points
- the weapon is a sword - 10 points
As I recall, Marisa in A New World uses the Sword of Kusanagi which is definitely not in her portrait. :V Shikieiki in White Rose of Chireiden uses a standard shinigami's scythe, so that can count for the first part.

A fic not in the modern world, but with modern weapons - 10 points
UsuallyDead's Requiem Bibliophilic (http://www.usuallydead.com/stories/storiesnav.html) has Patchouli using an assault rifle. :V Alternatively, you have Reminiscence of Celestial Memory (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,1615.0.html) where Tenshi specifically gets a modern weapon (listed in the catalog).

A comedic story about a serious character - 5 points
A serious story about a comedic character (ex. Cirno) - 10 points
Shikieiki's Day Off by Donut should fall under the first one. Alternatively, The Cool Samurai Girl Meira (also by Donut) should count too. :B
As for the second, Charity (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5411.0.html) is pretty serious I guess and it involves Sunny Milk, who's pretty comedic. I guess. :V

A story with fog - 10 points
You have Scarlet Soaked Sympathy (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,154.0.html), which starts with a retelling of Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a.k.a. the Scarlet Mist Incident. :L

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Jq1790 on October 17, 2011, 11:08:49 PM

4th place, 200 something...
3rd place, 200 something... =|
2nd place, 300 something...
1st place SIX HUNDRED AND CHANGE!?

I feel rather insignificant.  Ah well, couldn't help it, shoulda worked harder in the time I had before I got too busy.  Just need to try harder next contest, hm?

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Janitor Morgan on October 17, 2011, 11:10:00 PM

To be fair, it was Iced's contest to start with, so I'm not surprised he soared above everyone.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: Iced Fairy on October 17, 2011, 11:14:11 PM

It should be noted, most of the questions came from Ruro.    And when I thought of things to look for myself I thought of stuff that was in my own fics, not fics that I've read.

I credit my success to finding good stories and then placing them where they get me the most points to start, instead of trying to hunt each thing through the entire fic list separately.

Title: Re: The Great Library Scavenger Hunt
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on October 21, 2011, 11:13:24 PM

Right, a few noteworthy ideas that came to me.

A story that takes place in spring -  5
BJLancer's Lily White story. (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,9740.msg690864.html#msg690864)

A story where the characters listen to music - 5
Tyltalis (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5020.msg546228.html#msg546228) throughout What Makes A Librarian

A wedding - 15 points
Gappy/Ruro is my OTP (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,5020.msg675014.html#msg675014)

argh these holes are harder to fill than i thought x_x