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Welcome to the 10th 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 April 12th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time, to April 14th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time.

Join the OPR Discord server to chat and share ideas: https://discord.gg/djBydgk

Submission Rules:

  1. The story has to follow the theme: Consequences
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

Check out the last jam for more examples: https://itch.io/jam/oprwj9/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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A One Page Rules - Age of Fantasy Story. For OPR Writing Jam #10
An Inquisitor, a Sister, & a smirk
Academia stands as a beacon of knowledge and integrity... except when it doesn't.
A dwarven recon unit learns that nature is not to be trifled with.
A HDF gunner tempts fate. One page story set in OPR's Grimdark Future setting.
An entry for the tenth writing jam organized by OPR.
Brother-Captain Teles of the Azuren Blades receives and urgent message...
A young fighter joins the Shadow Stalkers on a mission to reach their plane.
It was a horrible night. The first night after the battle.
As the High Elves adjust to their exile among the stars, a troubled hero makes a decision that will echo in eternity.
What defines us? what does freedom mean? and what are the consequences of it.
They say every Prime is stamped with an expiration date.
A bounty hunter tracks his prey deep into the wilds of The Frontier
Orcs fulfil their grudge against an elven fleet as it's leader ponders where it all went wrong
Submission for One Page Rules Writing Jam #10
Short story for OPR Writing Jam 10
A science-fiction story for OPR's Writing Jam #10!
Written for the OPR Writing Jam#10. In which a Vampire has a rare moment of reflection.
A rat scout sets off on a journey to save her human combat unit. 13th place Jam overall.
Submission for the 10th OPR Writing Jam
A risky dwarven mining operation gets stalled
GE Marsh - In the Grimdark Future What is the Consequence of Logic?
An alchemist reflects upon past decisions, and considers his future.
A short story for the OPR writing jam, detailing the consequences of failure for a band of Havoc Brothers
AOF Tale of dark commands by EM Marsh
A powerful officer of the Inquisition draws strength from past failures to discover hidden truths.
AOF prequel tale by AE Marsh
The grim consequences of a man's past finally come to light.
A grimdark future story for OPR Writing Jam #10
A Vinci soldier finds out that excellence is not inherited
An peaceful and boring day in HDF remote outpost takes a weird turn...
An OPR Age of Fantasy short story.
One single page set in the Grimdark Future.
They don't just want to banish the Ratfolk, they want to exterminate them.
A one-page tale of war set in the OPR Grimdark Sci-Fi universe.
Ydrys, Duain and Magma turn a different table...
A Machine Cultist pokes around where they don't belong, for OPR Writing Jam #10
OPR Writing Jam #10 submission
Submission for the 10th OPR Writing Jam
A Havoc Marine fucks around and finds out
A Military Police Officer interviews a Human Defense Force suspect.
A Wolf Brother Answers For His Failure
A Dwarven Guild Lord catches a Dark Elf prince torturing his daughter during a trade negotiation.
A Submission to the One Page Rules Writing Jam, based in Age of Fantasy worlds.