Welcome to the 11th tri-annual OPR Writing Jam!
This is a 48hr story writing marathon, focused on writing one-page stories set in the OPR universe. The writing jam runs from August 16th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time, to August 18th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time.
Join the OPR Discord server to chat and share ideas: https://discord.gg/djBydgk
Submission Rules:
- The story has to follow the theme: Not Part of the Plan
- The story must fit on a single sheet, using the template provided here: https://oprgames.box.com/s/68gboqnr01m8logridfxpdpqecohg5p5
- The story must be at least 500 words long, and at most 1000 words long.
- The story must be set in the OPR universe (Grimdark Future / Age of Fantasy).
- Every story must be submitted along with the following:
- A visual moodboard for the story. We recommend using BeFunky (it's free): https://www.befunky.com/create/collage
- (Optional) Pictures of tabletop miniatures that inspired the story, gaming tables, etc.
- Once the jam is over, you MUST vote on at least 15 submissions, or else be disqualified.
Please make sure to submit your story in .pdf format so that it's easy for everyone to read it on mobile and desktop!
Example of what a correct submission should look like like: https://onepagerules.itch.io/sons-of-the-god-king-example
Learn more about our factions and the OPR universes:
- Grimdark Future: https://www.onepagerules.com/universe/grimdark-future
- Age of Fantasy: https://www.onepagerules.com/universe/age-of-fantasy
Check out the last jam for more examples: https://itch.io/jam/oprwj10/entries
Here's everything else you need to know:
- What is the prize? The top three stories will win two special digital reward minis.
- Who will judge the stories? The stories will be judged by the public, and then we will highlight the top 3 voted stories on the OPR website.
- What will the stories be judged on? This is a contest in interesting and original writing set in the OPR universe, so it's important that stories are written to fit the setting. The criteria are "Concept & Originality", "Flow & Clarity" and "Adherence to the Theme".
- Who can submit? Anyone can submit a story, and you may work alone or in teams.
- How many stories can be submitted? Each participant may only submit one story.
- Who has the rights on stories created during the jam? The story writers retain the rights to their own stories, and they won't become part of the OPR universe unless specifically agreed between the writers and OPR after the jam.
- Anything else? Submissions may not contain nudity, hateful language, or hateful images.
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Submission for OPR Writing Jam #11!
Time is running out for Sonata and her team. A one page story set in OPR's Grimdark Future setting.
A Grimdark Future tale where plans don’t always go as planned
Age of Fantasy, Change Disciples vs War Daemons, Avatar of War, Champion of Change
Visual Novel
OPR Writing Jam 11 - Nothing Ever goes according to plan
Written for OPR Writing Jam #11. So you've successfully overthrown a vampire, did you ever plan about what to do next?
A gun-slinging dwarf boss finds himself thrust into the ancient age of rat kingdoms.
A submission for OPR's 11th Writing Jam. Sometimes, the enemy of your enemy is NOT your friend.
OPR Writing Jam #11 submission
In the Grimdark Future there are only crabs... big ones.
A short story written for the 11th OPR writing Jam
OPR 11th write jam
Two sides battle the for the fate of a land in iambic pentameter
This is an entry to the 11th Writing Jam organized by the OPR team, as well as the sequel to Lab Rats, my previous work.
I clash between the Human Defense Force and the High Elf Fleets takes a drastic turn for the worse.
It was supposed to be a simple salvage mission. But then again, nothing is "simple" in the Zone.
A battle brother deals with the aftermath of a mission
The Constant of Change: Navigating the Chaos of the Sirius Sector. Light reading for everyone.
All Rory needs is a way out of jail.
Aleric and his company of Warden's are on a secret mission to turn the tide of the battle with the Havoc hordes.
Life in New Eden tends to be nasty, brutish, and short
Not Part of the plan
A halfling's plan goes awry
A short story about the Eternal Wardens of the houses of the Bollian Elder and the Lunar Pool
A one-page story
A Snatcher Lord is given a mission to sneak attack an Eternal Dynasty fort. Rats get in the way.
Two Alien Lords attempt to terraform a frosty world.
A Grimdark Future short story.
The remnants of a Starhost try to redeem past failures.
A day that starts well can only get worse.
A blood toll booth for vampires only sounds like a good idea.
Short story for writing jam 11
a battle brother is captured by havoc brothers and is going to be sacrificed.
This story is based off of a Narrative Quest Campaign
Constance responds to a distress signal on Malhadra. What she finds there, she did not expect.
My entry into the 11 one page rules writing jam
My first entry to 11th OPR Writing Jam, Enjoy the prelude to new journey
Submission for OPR Writing Jam #11
OPR Writing Jam 11 One Page Story. HDF
New elemental technology catches the eye of a visitor from outside the High Elf Fleets.
Even plans that weren't set in stone can be then fully realized... and then still fail
A short story about an Older Ganger recounting her attempt to make it big in New Eden.
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