Subject: Crossword Categories - COMPLETE
Posted by: kyleisalive
Date: Nov 28 18
Hey all!
I'm thrilled to announce our first-ever crossword-specific challenge here in the Author Lounge! With a number of new bonuses for completing crosswords it only made sense to play around with what we can do.
But there's a catch. When I asked our crossword editors what we were looking for, we all realized that we seem to have a bit of an uneven distribution of topics (look at our General section!). So with that, we're here to present twelve different topics we're looking for. The themes should run through your crossword and you should aim, informally, to incorporate as many clues/answers related to the topic you choose. There's no set amount of clues, but a theme is a theme, and you should try your best to weave it through your puzzle.
We don't know what to expect in terms of contributions and authors, so for now, let's say that if you claim one topic and complete it, you may claim another provided the previous one is online. However, we will only allow a maximum of two selections per author at this time. You may, of course, try your hand at more if you're up for the challenge, but only two will count for this one.
For this challenge, we're looking for a crossword for each of these topics, and they should fall into their associated quiz categories. Good luck!
Available Themes:
The Ottoman Empire - Fifiona81
Nintendo Games - Bernie73
Las Vegas Casinos - CmdrK
Famous Artists - Moonraker2
Books of the Bible - Moonraker2
Children's TV Shows - Garymeadows
Currencies of the World - Leith90
Royalty - Bernie73
Comics - Pollucci19
Scientists and Inventors - Moonraker2
Stage Musicals - Mlcmlc
U.S. History - Creedy
Posted by: kyleisalive
Date: Nov 28 18
Hey all!
I'm thrilled to announce our first-ever crossword-specific challenge here in the Author Lounge! With a number of new bonuses for completing crosswords it only made sense to play around with what we can do.
But there's a catch. When I asked our crossword editors what we were looking for, we all realized that we seem to have a bit of an uneven distribution of topics (look at our General section!). So with that, we're here to present twelve different topics we're looking for. The themes should run through your crossword and you should aim, informally, to incorporate as many clues/answers related to the topic you choose. There's no set amount of clues, but a theme is a theme, and you should try your best to weave it through your puzzle.
We don't know what to expect in terms of contributions and authors, so for now, let's say that if you claim one topic and complete it, you may claim another provided the previous one is online. However, we will only allow a maximum of two selections per author at this time. You may, of course, try your hand at more if you're up for the challenge, but only two will count for this one.
For this challenge, we're looking for a crossword for each of these topics, and they should fall into their associated quiz categories. Good luck!
Available Themes:
The Ottoman Empire - Fifiona81
Nintendo Games - Bernie73
Las Vegas Casinos - CmdrK
Famous Artists - Moonraker2
Books of the Bible - Moonraker2
Children's TV Shows - Garymeadows
Currencies of the World - Leith90
Royalty - Bernie73
Comics - Pollucci19
Scientists and Inventors - Moonraker2
Stage Musicals - Mlcmlc
U.S. History - Creedy
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garymeadows 
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I haven't built one before, but I'd gladly give Children's TV Shows a shot! Reply #1. Nov 28 18, 5:36 AM |
moonraker2
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Thanks Kyle, it's so good to see a breath of fresh air being introduced in the Crosswords section. I'd like to claim "Scientists and Inventors" please. Reply #2. Nov 28 18, 6:49 AM |
spanishliz
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There are some tips for writing themed clues in my EDQ, here: http://www.funtrivia.com/bb.cfm?action=details&qnid=30367&boardid=2222222 that might be helpful, especially for new crossword authors. I'm looking forward to seeing these in the queue! Reply #3. Nov 28 18, 9:38 AM |
| moonraker2
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Mine is ready Liz, but there's currently one in the pipeline. Reply #4. Nov 28 18, 11:34 AM |
bernie73
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I'd like to take Royalty. Reply #5. Nov 28 18, 11:37 AM |
CmdrK
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This should prove to be an interesting challenge. Not wanting to wander too far from home, I'll have a go at Las Vegas Casinos. Reply #6. Nov 28 18, 12:24 PM |
| zorba_scank
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I’ll take Books of the Bible. Reply #7. Nov 28 18, 1:30 PM |
Creedy
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Could I have US History please? Reply #8. Nov 28 18, 6:24 PM |
| Creedy
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Created, but will wait until another earlier one in the queue is dealt with before submitting :) Reply #9. Nov 28 18, 8:50 PM |
| CmdrK
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Mine is ready to submit but not until my first-line editor, aka wife, gets a look at it. :) Reply #10. Nov 29 18, 12:14 AM |
| Creedy
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History is submitted. I thoroughly approve of your submission procedure, CmdrK. If I however ran mine past Mr Creedy at any time he was here, he scratch his and say "Huh?" Reply #11. Nov 29 18, 1:52 AM |
| Creedy
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Eeek, his head, his HEAD, oh my God! Reply #12. Nov 29 18, 1:53 AM |
| moonraker2
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I trust you didn't lose too much in those Casinos Rick ;o) Reply #13. Nov 29 18, 2:29 AM |
pollucci19
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I'll work on a comics one thanks Reply #14. Nov 29 18, 3:05 AM |
| moonraker2
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I'm happy to compile another, but will leave the way clear for now to give latecomers a better choice. If nobody claims them, I'd be happy to do either "Currencies of the World" or "Stage Musicals" Reply #15. Nov 29 18, 5:04 AM |
| CmdrK
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"I trust you didn't lose too much in those Casinos Rick ;o)" See 7Across in the puzzle when it comes out, Ivor. ;) Reply #16. Nov 29 18, 11:25 AM |
| bernie73
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My crossword puzzle "King Me" has just made it on-line. It was fun creating a crossword puzzle for a specific category, but I will not draw a second commission this time since I think as many authors as possible that want to should have a chance with this initial set. Looking forward to another chance to try it again. Reply #17. Nov 29 18, 1:56 PM |
RedHook13
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I have never done a crossword before, but I'd be interested to do one on Nintendo Games. If newbies aren't allowed to participate, then no biggie. Reply #18. Nov 29 18, 2:16 PM |
| spanishliz
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You are very welcome to participate RedHook. Feel free to ask questions, and don't forget to check out the EDQ linked to above. Reply #19. Nov 29 18, 2:55 PM |
| Creedy
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I'd like to try the same two as Moonraker, but now I feel guilty if I ask for either, seeing both he and Bernie are waiting to give others a chance. Should I wait? Reply #20. Nov 29 18, 6:06 PM |
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