Glorious Herald

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

@Ellri -- The GLORIOUS LEADER declined this suggestion, saying that our brave and noble Peace Wagons are pristine top and bottom, inside and out. However, in a fit of enthusiasm, several children from the Outskirts rushed forwards and scrubbed the bottoms of the Peace Wagons anyway. We understand that some who were present may have thought these children were screaming. They were in fact singing loudly, a song of praise for the GLORIOUS LEADER.

this is an encrypted message. If you can read this, you are certainly loyal to the GLORIOUS LEADER, as any traitors who attempt to decrypt this message will burn from the inside out. Seriously, rebels can't see this, just.... go with it, okay? YOU CAN'T SEE. Use [*code] tags to coordinate. The Resistance is real. Somehow, they're turning this 'running over several children with tanks' incident into a public-relations fiasco. They're sly. We need to find a way to counter their efforts.

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

His majesty is greatly pleased by this outpouring of support. He would like to address his loyal subjects tomorrow morning at 0600 during mandatory exercises in the public square.

....Unfortunately, the war effort -- which is being decisively won -- demands his full attention, so instead he will be hard at work in the Ministry of Peace. All those wishing to praise the GLORIOUS LEADER should assemble in the public square and work with diligence. Tomorrow's exercise will be a Loving Cannonball ruck march. The formation exercise will begin at the public square and terminate at the Front Line. Attendance is mandatory. HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER!

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

There is something highly suspicious about all these empty posts and unexplained declarations... But what is it?

This must be investigated on all levels.

@Ellri

Fear nothing, comrade! The GLORIOUS LEADER protects all those loyal to him. In his holy service we are all immortal, invincible. Only those who harbored secret treasons can be struck down. This is why all those who truly honor the GLORIOUS LEADER fear no evil. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER!

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

I DEMAND TO SEE OUR MAJESTY IN HIS GLORIOUS TRUE FORM

@luclovers

His divine highness is not subject to demands. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

Rest assured -- rumors of a 'Resistance' are greatly overstated. There is no credible evidence of the existence of such a group at this time. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

<Snipped quote by Dedonus>

Correct. TTL places significant emphasis on each author creating characters, as that's a big part of each challenge. We maintain the same rules about crediting your source, however if you would prefer to write an original work utilizing characters from an existing franchise, you may do so. All things are welcome and winning is up to the voters and the individual judges.

@mdk

All people, living or imagined, are subjects of the GLORIOUS LEADER and are welcome in his realm. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

Hail, comrades! I have taken your pronouncements of submission before the GLORIOUS LEADER. He is pleased! However, I am instructed to remind @WilsonTurner that the tower of the GLORIOUS LEADER is, in fact, much taller than that of any other pretender-king in all the lands, and that his people are much healthier and taller as well, for the civic planning and nutritional directives passed down from the GLORIOUS LEADER are expert indeed! Thus the representation you have shared is amusing, but inaccurate. We remind everyone that accuracy is a stringent requirement -- the GLORIOUS LEADER's superiority must be truthfully shown in all things. Thank you, and HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER!

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

Hey @Glorious Herald, it does appear somebody has tampered with your post. Would you like moderator assistance in cleaning it up and banning the offending poster?

@Terminal

The GLORIOUS LEADER requires no assistance from moderators. His agents are already pursuing those responsible. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER!

DPRPGC #7: Hail the Glorious Leader

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Changes!

The GLORIOUS LEADER has seized control of the heretical RPGC contest. The GLORIOUS LEADER shall now accept oaths of loyalty in the form of poems, short stories, and other works of fact or fiction inspired by the splendor of his royal majesty. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

Prompt:

The GLORIOUS LEADER is the rightful master of all things that move on the earth and in the heavens. The GLORIOUS LEADER is just and gracious and his power is beyond all reckoning. The GLORIOUS LEADER demands that all authors now pay him their respect with tales of the GLORIOUS LEADER’s adventures and conquests, as is his divine right. Tales of loyal service and heroism shall also be acknowledged. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

Awards:

• Subject’s Choice - The GLORIOUS LEADER has deigned to allow his loyal subjects an opportunity to select the best work glorifying his mighty highness. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
• GLORIOUS LEADER’s Laurels – The GLORIOUS LEADER will select three contestants to bless with his righteous honor, in the categories of Poetry, Fiction, and Loyalty. His magisterial prerogative is sacrosanct. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

GLORIOUS LEADER’S Bonus Categories:

• Poetry – The GLORIOUS LEADER will honor one poem T͔̮̮̠͕͈͂ͮ̿͊͐̽ͅȞ̲͎̤̗̹͚̼̘ͣ͌̈͐̒I͓͍̅̂͛Ṡ͕̩͂͌́̍ ͕̠͓̞̥̟̝ͣͯ͒̒͂̐I̪͓̮̲̣̜͎͙̽̆̈́͗͋̿ͣS͇̔̉ ͔̦̩͕̫̦̤̟̩̅͒̋̇M͓̙͔̙͔̹ͪͦ̑ͩ̅ͧ͆̚D̺͓̞̲̬̯̜̎̉̍͆͆͑ͭK̳̟̜͇̻̰̽̆ the GLORIOUS LEADER.
• Fiction - The GLORIOUS LEADER will honor one work of fiction as it O̘̍̊͊ͤͬ̔P̹̞̬̤ͪ̔E̮͖̲̹̻͍̒̑ͧ̎͛̓ͦN̤̠̭̦̪̩̗ͬͮ̇̈ͧ̀̈ ̝̣͎̯̟͆͛ͥ̒T͖̳̻̜̙͔̟̠͗ͅḪ͇̖̜̼̦̻̺͎ͭE̻͛̅ ̪̦͔̹̥͍̼͙̆H̯̹͐̌̒̀̈ͦ̈ͤ͒I͙̘̩̠̍̂D͔̔͒̐̑̔͊͊̒͗ͅẺ̻͍̫ͭ͋ͦR̞͇͔͇̘̼̪̬͚ͧͣGLORIOUS LEADER.
• Loyalty – The GLORIOUS LEADER will reserve a special laurel for the subject whose loyalty is beyond question. The work should praise the GLORIOUS LEADER for his nobility and his dominion over O̘̍̊͊ͤͬ̔P̹̞̬̤ͪ̔E̮͖̲̹̻͍̒̑ͧ̎͛̓ͦN̤̠̭̦̪̩̗ͬͮ̇̈ͧ̀̈ ̝̣͎̯̟͆͛ͥ̒T͖̳̻̜̙͔̟̠͗ͅḪ͇̖̜̼̦̻̺͎ͭE̻͛̅ ̪̦͔̹̥͍̼͙̆H̯̹͐̌̒̀̈ͦ̈ͤ͒I͙̘̩̠̍̂D͔̔͒̐̑̔͊͊̒͗ͅẺ̻͍̫ͭ͋ͦR̞͇͔͇̘̼̪̬͚ͧͣ the GLORIOUS LEADER.

OPEN ME What Are Bonus Categories?

The Herald does not know about hiders. We are still here – we are the resistance. We cannot stop the GLORIOUS LEADER from running his version of the contest, and we cannot take back the thread – but you have the power to resist. That is our theme of the month – RESISTANCE. Submit your entries just like the Herald says – but don’t write what he tells you to write. RESIST! FIGHT THE POWER! Etc. An epic struggle against great powers, or a personal war against inner demons – tell us what it means to resist.

The GLORIOUS LEADER will do his own thing, and he’ll appoint whatever winners he wants. Can’t stop that. But we’ll be awarding prizes just like usual, using similar categories – a Resistance Poem, Resistance Fiction, and just to really stick it in the GLORIOUS LEADER’s eye, ‘BETRAYAL’ in place of ‘Loyalty.’ That one should be self-explanatory – the prize goes to the best betrayal. Anyone who chooses to be loyal to the GLORIOUS LEADER, well, we’ll welcome you back once we regain control! For everyone else, VIVA LA RESISTANCE!

Entry Rules:

• Follow all general contest rules.. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
• Send your entry to @RPGC Entry with the title of your entry in the subject line by 11:59:59 PM, February 14. HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER.
• Because of the exclusive categories, the GLORIOUS LEADER tearfully regrets to inform you that he will not commend two laurels upon the same loyal subject. To win more than one prize is wasteful. WASTEFUL! Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.
• All entries will be posted after the submission period ends on February 14th, after which everyone can read, discuss, and of course vote for a winner! Provided, of course, that the GLORIOUS LEADER decides not to obliterate you all in a storm of hellfire. HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER.
• To streamline our process, we will assume you want your name on your entry, UNLESS you specify ‘anonymous!’ Anonymous entries are absolutely welcome – make sure you mention it in your PM if you prefer to enter that way. If you don’t specify, we will credit you in the voting thread. Hail the GLORIOUS LEADER.

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the RESISTANCE! WE ARE HERE! We will hijack the GLORIOUS LEADER’s thread and take the contest back. From tyrants! From Ridiculous Premises! From something, I’m sure!!

As always, thanks to the forum mods, @Mahz, and support from @Terminal, who runs The Twelve Labors (check them out, it’s an amazing contest). The RPGC staff for this contest is made up of @RomanAria, @KeyGuyPerson, and @mdk, but if this is really stupid, make sure you’re only blaming @mdk.

Remember:

send entries to @RPGC Entry by Midnight, February 14th

HAIL THE GLORIOUS LEADER