Welcome to the 12th 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 February 7th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time, to February 9th, at 8PM UK time / 3PM ET time.
Join the OPR Discord server to chat and share ideas: https://discord.gg/djBydgk
Submission Rules:
- The story has to follow the theme: Creative Resources
- 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).
- 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.
- 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:
- Grimdark Future: https://www.onepagerules.com/universe/grimdark-future
- Age of Fantasy: https://www.onepagerules.com/universe/age-of-fantasy
Check out the last jam for more examples: https://itch.io/jam/oprwj11/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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Two prisoners come up with a brilliant plan to survive their gloomy conditions.
A soldier, tasked with feeding a captive Saurian Technomancer, is drawn into a dangerous mind game.
Under the gauntlets of martial law, what lengths will citizens take to regain their city?
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A street boy is caught in the middle of a power struggle, set in the OPR Human Empire for OPR Jam 12
Major trouble ensues when the Elite Champion Major Squeakage infiltrates a dwarf scrapyard.
The story continues a week from where Lab Rats and Caged left off
When is a painting not a painting?
A Psy-Hacker attempts to take out a target from afar.
Micro fiction for One Page Rules
What will a monster become if reaching its objectives?
One cobbled together assault craft, one bored gunner on a tramp freighter.
Written for the OPR writing jam#12. A dwarf must decide what can be burned to save himself.
In the Chivalric Bard Halls something lingers in the night....(AOF)
An inquisitor’s search reveals a hidden cult, a strange elixir, and a truth not meant to be known.
"Sit, child. Let me tell you a story of the old gods."
A dark elf raider makes a vital delivery. A one page story set in OPR's Grimdark Future setting.
A goblin lurks on the outskirts of a dying village, looking for his chance.
A short story about a ship Captain preparing to question a Havoc Brother
Saurians do battle with Dark Elves in the jungles of One Page Rules Age of Fantasy.
Short story that takes place in the Grimdark Future setting for the OnePageRules wargame.
Short story from Jonay Salas for OPR Writing Jam 12
High Elf considers career in war
A graduate student has a pointed disagreement with her advisor.
In a rebellion torn da vinci town, two lovers must find a way to escape.
Aluandra, a young wood elf learns about life in the Heartwood firsthand.
A scout missions turns into a wild discovery of 'Me'kah' Axolotls.
An AOF tale of beginings
The final moments of Tyrian Empire captain Kurt - or so it would seem. A submission for the 2025 OPR Writing Jam.
A sumbission for the OPR Writing Jam 12. Title: Mindless Escape Author: Nic Taylor
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Kayju searches desperately for hope in a desolate warzone.
An elf Oracle searches for psychic material to build elemental constructs.
Unas, a Robot Legion Technomancer, and Guild Lord Hrothgar of the Dwarven Guilds try to escape a dark elf fleet
A Blessed Sister's elevation for self-sacrifice and creativity in the face of grave danger.
A Vampire and her Dwarven thrall find that old friends aren't always accomodating hosts.
A potent new substance throws Montegar Oasis into chaos, tracker Sorrel Oryan is hired to find its source.
A soulsnatcher cultist avenges his exiled leader.
A ratman finds himself trapped in a test maze of a being who does not see him as sapient.
In the Grimdark Future salvation is tasty!
An interviewer learns the story of how the great geode was opened.
OPR writing jam#12
The Bloodhammer Star-Clan must defend their vein from marauding Aliens
A Dread Prince of the Dark Isles must overcome danger to obtain his prize.
A tale of the most feared Ork Captain to ever plague the Sirius System. Written for OPR Writing jam #12
OPR Writing Jam #12 Submission, Theme: Creative Resources. DAO Union & Eternal Dynasty
Stowaways with a risky plan.
Human Defense Force must hold the line against Alien Hives
An aging Orc Marauder learns to find solace in new ways of serving his Clan.
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