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I just published this article which lists one-hundred of the most in need storygames from between 2022 and 2025.

These stories deserve to be read, rated, reviewed and ranked in my effort to update the Top 100 Storygames list with new and worthy stories.

This contest will run from January 1st, 2026 (or now) - December 31st, 2026. So it should not be difficult to at least read the entire list over the course of the year.

But if you need additional motivation besides free points and being more than useless. . .

PRIZES

• Reading and rating all one-hundred stories will award you an additional one-hundred points.
• Reading and rating all one-hundred stories PLUS reviewing at least 25 of them will award you 175 points + a bronze “excellent reader” badge.
• Reading and rating all one-hundred stories PLUS reviewing at least 50 of them will award you 250 points + a silver “excellent reader” badge.
• Reading and rating all one-hundred stories PLUS reviewing at least 75 of them will award you 325 points + a gold “excellent reader” badge.
• Reading and rating all one-hundred stories PLUS reviewing all one-hundred of them will award you 500 points + a platinum “extraordinary reader” badge + the Contest Winner trophy + my trophy + ultimate bragging & bullying rights.

It will be up to you to track your individual progress. If you have already read/reviewed a story on the list, that will count towards this contest.

I will not be rewarding individual reviews so you must make it to each tier to receive that prize. Meaning if you review 99/100 of the stories you will only get the gold badge.

Good luck! See you in 2027. . .

EDIT: Reviews have to be worthwhile. No one word or one sentence, vague bullshit. I reserve the right to penalize such lack of effort! If you are wondering what a decent comment/review looks like, refer to the articles: How to Write Meaningful Reviews and Writing Serviceable Comments

EDIT: Do not use AI to write your reviews. I will take all your points and then ban you.

If I'm being honest with myself, I'm probably gonna end up flaking, but I'm going to join anyways!

     I've already read and rated most of these! And some are too adult for me to read! Oh wait, it counts?!?! I'm in! :D

EDIT: question, is there anyway I can do something to get the best awards without reading the stories too mature for me? (assuming I get around to reading and rating everything)

2nd EDIT: Issue resolved.

Oh my gawd. A contest winner trophy, and you don't have to compete against Mystic or Malk to get it!?

Your trophy's nice, too. But you gave that to me already.. (thanks, by the way. It's very shiny.) 

I'd love to participate! Though I'll firstly need to get my points up so I can pay my fee..

What fee?

I'm in SHAME so I believe I'll have to pay the 50 point fee! ^^  (Since this is a contest) 

I'm in DETROIT. 

I've always wondered why it was named Detroit...

Maybe they hate it or something?

I would rip away the 50 points I gave her, but I'm in a good mood today since the forum has been funny.

She said there's nothing to lose, so not ending up in shame I'd think.

I hope not, I'm already one layer deep, and it's cold down here!

Why not, if someone reviews all 100 I will graciously lift them from the SHAME Pit.

But I will not be throwing anyone in, no. This is very much a casual contest where I only hope to inspire productivity.

Speaking of reviewing 100, is there other in need stories I could review or something in place of the stories too mature for me?

I'd like to second this please

Ok! But I thought stories like Fey Light were too adult?

Oh, ok. Thanks! :D

No! Because you said its ok, I'm going to read it! Don't say that! ><

EDIT: See? I've read and rated his stories now! 

Lol, wouldn't that be like a personal bet?

Well she already said ones already rated/reviewed count.

Clearly (no offense meant), like you didn't even capitalize my name.

... you must be kidding...

Wait, are you imitating me?

I've spent too long on this tracking sheet, so I'll put it here for anyone who wants to make a copy and use it: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WJ6-KypePv60KkBQmCkxfbW1LF-v1IrXUXiKQj7bAv0/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you so much, Mystic! 

Oh hey, that's going to be a great tool! Thank you so much for sharing it Mystic!

Lifesaver! :D

     I already have half my work done because I prioritize stories that need more ratings XD. Well, I guess reviewing is probably more like 2/3 or 3/4.

Sure. I will join. And I will make a pact that I will read, rate and review all of the storygames.

Well, all of the ones that I haven't already read and reviewed, that is.

(And I'm obviously not reviewing my own storygames, which are on the list, so...97! But pretty sure that I've already read and reviewed several).

Well she literally said as long as it's not vague shit so...

Literally vague shit.

Literally no one asked your opinion.

I'm in as well.

In honor of Liminal's rant, I suggest we replace one of those with You're A Lizard, Harry!

Okay! I will replace them in the coming year. Thanks for letting me know.

I am absolutely in! I will ask though: if we have already rated and reviewed a story on your list before this contest, would that count or do we have to write a brand new review? I mean, some of the stories on your list I've written featured reviews for.

"If you have already read/reviewed a story on the list, that will count towards this contest."

Yeah, I missed that part. Also I appreciate you adding "Fleeing the Forest " to the list.

Can I join this contest too?

Thanks :)

     He could, but don't throw him into the fire when he's so new. This one doesn't have SHAME as a risk, pretty good for a noob to see how well they can hold up to deadlines.