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The theme for the jam is: Are we the Bad Guys?

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Welcome to the 6th 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 December 9th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time, to December 11th, 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: Are we the Bad Guys?
  2. The story must fit on a single sheet, using the template provided here: https://tinyurl.com/oprwrj
    • 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, Warfleets: FTL, etc.).
  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 a what a correct submission should look like: https://onepagerules.itch.io/sons-of-the-god-king-example

Read the background stories from the faction books to better understand the OPR universe:

Check out the last jam for more examples: https://itch.io/jam/oprwj5/entries

Here's everything else you need to know:

  • 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 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. There is no winner or prize, it's all just for fun!
  • 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 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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Saurians don't respect a Duchy's deeds.
Imja Kontostephanos, pilot of a fearsome combat walker, finds more than she bargained for on the world of Hereward.
A Raid Master and his cub go on their first hunt and it does not turn out how he expects.
A Soldier's last stand against the forces of the God-King
A Grimdark Future Tale of the Perils of Denial by GE Marsh
Submission for OPR Writing Jam #6
A one page story set in the OPR universe
An Inquisitors Interview with a witness
Read along for a recounting of one of the first times the HDF comes into contact with the Saurian Starhost.
Submission for OPR Writing Jam #6
The Brothers Benevolent find themselves on a planet they had visited prior and are less than impressed
In the Age of Fantasy, where does a priest turn to?
Ed Pimquist has to do his job.
A Fire Reptile squad is faced with a terrible order.
The next night mission of the 17e Black Owl
A Grimdark return to a familiar funhouse tale (OPR Writing Jam #4)
A member of the robotic legions wakes up on a planet they once knew. But an old bio-menace is traded for a new one.
In the Age of Fantasy, Follow one Ratkin's journey to discover what she'll do for her nation
My submission for OPR's 6th Writing Jam.
Havoc comes for you all
A Dark Elf Raider Goes on a Weekly Stroll
A warrior pauses to rest, renew, and reconnect.
Come and listen to the tale of a young poet who sets out with his band of noble knights...
A chivalrous short story for the OPR Writing Jam #6
"When she comes for me, she's got my life in her hands, Lady of the lake..."
Tal'Rok the Saurus veteran and his trusty mount Ripjaw go to battle.
submission for OPR Writing Jam
Short story for OPR Writing Jam #6
A story about beasts, men, and the ugliness we can share.
"A quiet moment of reflection in the rain, alonside an enemy of the Eternal Dynasties..." - For OPRWritingJam6