Alrighty. I didn't know much about it. Thanks for the info, Shin!
Alrighty. I didn't know much about it. Thanks for the info, Shin!
"My life is simple, my food is plain, and my quarters are uncluttered. In all things, I have sought clarity. I face the troubles and problems of life and death willingly. Virtue, integrity and courage are my priorities. I can be approached, but never pushed; befriended but never coerced; killed but never shamed."
I was not aware we were operating strict limitations for normal threads. In my time as an administrator, I saw everything from two post threads to forty post threads. Some of the shorter threads were actually really, really good and people tended to absorb more of the thread's message than with those that ramble on for pages at a time.
I think the thing to remember is that limitations will almost always come in the form of rewards - for the majority of cases, the lower the post count, the lower the rewards. That said, if the thread is written well it is entirely possible to compensate the lack of post count for a good score in the rubric. In a workshop, you can post as much or little as you like and score a 65 - but, of course, post count determines rewards.
In short, there is nothing I can remember that prevents anyone submitting even a one post thread (I have seen it done). But, of course, you can't then expect sterling rewards. I find the the best balance is a well written, shortish thread. Long enough to have a good plot and some action, short enough to not bore the arse off some people.
Also, one tip I can give to you now from an extremely hindsighty point of view is to limit posts to 60 minutes! It's worked wonders for me.
Last edited by Shinsou Vaan Osiris; 11-09-2017 at 11:25 AM.