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#107553 The Village Order
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on 02 April 2004 - 02:53 PM
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Layers of Reality
#110376 Tavern Fights!
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on 16 April 2004 - 12:30 PM
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IE Mod Ideas
And a few good brawls, either between randoms or some random and the party, with the potential for non violent conclusion and some good banter.
And just random fun like, some poor sob is drinking and you talk to him. He's depressed and you ask why. His lady has dumped him and if you actually listen, you can give him some advice, some good, some bad, some designed to just piss him off. Then maybe see them make up of blow up.
Some random encounters with the Amnian characters associates could be fun. Meet Jan's cousin Rudolph, Nalia's friend Deiter, and Anomen's poker circle, etc...
#108542 Renal Bloodscalp dialogue
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on 07 April 2004 - 08:39 AM
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Chloe
That is, Renal is looking down the barrel of a large gun and its pointed at his head. That is Chloe and her new friends. He wants to save his skin.. yada yada. That could intimidate, but I would agree it doesn't quite fit.... but not in my opinion for the intimidation factor but in the unwillingness to pay. If you hire mercs and don't pay them, you won't get more mercs. At least good ones. That would weaken his position as would his breaking 'business deals'
Now a few of his associates coming to visit later on and trying to get Chloe with some poisoned daggers or such, that would help it out, reinforce it a little.
Just thinking out loud here. Course it never really bothered me when I saw the scene. *shrug*
VH
#108575 Renal Bloodscalp dialogue
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on 07 April 2004 - 10:53 AM
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Chloe
Also, the backstabbing... to backstab, one must be unobserved to strike. In a combat situation it would not be the easiest to hide in the shadows. Now with magic you can, but that magic can be countered. I mean in the game, you can be standing in plain sight, hit the button and you're hidden which is just more than a little ridiculous. So I doubt that the party, prepared and ready, would be 'backstabbed into ribbons'.
Yes, it probably leads to a bloodbath. But Renal I doubt really wants to die.
This is just my opinion. *shrug* But I do think that the various and sundry opinions have been made and the modmaker had her say, so let's give her a break, huh?
#127705 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 11:28 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
#127707 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 11:33 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Interesting. So what did the cricket bat symbolize? Power? Repression? or is a cricket bat sometimes just a cricket bat?
#127858 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 07:32 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Anything I can do for the service. However, please note that all bills will be sent to Central Processing, which is currently located in the Marianas Trench. Once they are processed, then and only then can payment be remitted.Thank you, I will be sure to send you the bill for my counseling to rid myself of the nightmares you just bestowedWe could get a whole series of Jan and his Lady Turnip stories, tales of passion and betrayal, seduction and culinary arts! And frankly, I don't think the world is ready for that.
No, certainly isn't...
And as of yet, we have not developed a vehicle that can transfer the bill to Central Processing. But I have top men on it.
And JPS...
I'm glad sanity kicked in. I really really am.
VH
#127710 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 11:42 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Hey, smooth talkers always do well, ya know what I mean?
#127703 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 11:19 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
There is one part that I most certainly agree with. In fact someone should go out there in write it in stone. Or what ever the electronic equivalent would be. You never know when your computer is going to go fritzo, or even worse, the forum or the route there. And you can lose a whole day?s worth of work.
I lost a whole story that way. Was writing it in the message field, posted but my session had expired. And the whole thing went kerflooie. Would have been a funny one too. Oh well.
I also agree very strongly with the waiting period. Its kind of like the reason we have a waiting period for firearms purchases in the US. You don?t the passion of the moment overruling good judgment. I?ve been in the fit of writing and just wanted to post, to get it over with. But everything needs a once over. So that oh, such little things as verbs show up. Verbs are very important. I sometimes forget them. Or have half finished sentences.
Some additions/comments:
As to story types:
Instead of the ?big evil?, I?d call it the classic struggle. That particular type has dominated storytelling since Og told Nod a story about the big rock and the cave bear. (If you haven?t heard it, its really great. Especially the bit about the pointy stick)
Nor do I really think that this type is bland and boring. They can in fact be extremely exciting and rewarding. I am quite fond of the classic struggle, from the Odyssey to Lord of the Rings.
The Humorous ? the kind of funny story that isn?t parody or satire. It?s just supposed to be a fun little tale about some event or happening where the main purpose is to make people laugh. Also known as the extended joke.
The Experimental - in online storyboards and in fanfic, you?ll run into these from time to time. Basically, the author wants to test some aspect of his/her writing skills that so far has been untested. It could be writing a romantic scene, a battle scene or it could be a perspective change, writing in the 1st when you write usually 3rd. Luckily, these are usually predicated by a blurb saying that is experimental.
And one humorous note..
?If your story contains a scene with Jan getting amorous with a turnip, make sure your readers know there?ll be some hortosexual situations in your story.? ? and this.. this is just frightening. I mean.. ye gods. If certain people ever see this.. who knows what madness would be unleashed!! For the love of us all, never say such things again!
#128512 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 01 July 2004 - 08:08 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Moderators, (Sorry moderators.) are not Gods,
This is actually an untrue statement. Well at least partially untrue. I am, in fact, a god. I am VigaHrolf, God of Paperclips.
(Note: I did not say I was a powerful or important god. Just that I was.)
I have never heard a moderator claim to be perfect. (Although, of course, they are perfect beings.)
This is not entirely true. I am almost perfect. I am only lacking the ability to sleep at work and appear to be productive. Once I acquire this skill, I will, in fact, be perfect.
And for the low low fee of 999 dollars, I will teach anyone else who would be interested in learning this most valuable skill.
Thank you! I'll be here all week! Try the nachos!
VH
#127737 Pirengle's Guide to FanFic
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on 29 June 2004 - 12:49 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
TCPH's "People to Hate" - where can I find a copy? Not that I really need more help with this, but its always fun to have more sources.
Random historical fact:
"Everyone's Gospel is different--even in the New Testament, there are four recountings of similar events, as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (I think--not familiar with the New Testament.)" - you are right on the official Testaments, but there are believed to be a number of others that didn't make the final editorial cut for the "New Testament." Some were too strange, too goofy, or impossible to verify. Others.. well, others just didn't josh or were redundant. Just an interesting little fun fact.
"And thank you, VH, for your comments. Very much appreciated. And I haven't seen userunfriendly yet.
" - you are welcome. And for the safety of all involved, lets make sure UU doesn't see that little bit of inspiration you could possibly have handed him.We could get a whole series of Jan and his Lady Turnip stories, tales of passion and betrayal, seduction and culinary arts! And frankly, I don't think the world is ready for that.
No, certainly isn't...
VH
#127870 Og cavman big writting guide
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on 29 June 2004 - 08:44 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
But I must say, I do love Og's style and delivery.
VH like OG story!
VH buy Og drink!
LOL
VH
#114695 Many Meetings
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on 06 May 2004 - 09:38 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Read this and while I don't think its a good idea, I don't necessarily think its a bad idea. It has just generally been my opinion and experience that round robins like this don't work unless you have a set crew and an overarching idea of what this crew wants to do. Otherwise you might go interesting places, but you could also get story yanking and such. Or people jumping in to just disrupt or yell strange things.
What MG is refering to that I ran, a more cooperative story telling system with an established leader or DM, I think would be more successful. Then everyone takes a character and you spin your story that way instead of fighting over how the MainChar will develop. Sure, its more constrained but its more likely to be successful and rewarding.
Just my two cents.
VH
#115361 Many Meetings
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on 09 May 2004 - 12:02 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Cybersquirt,I was just thinking that an RP would be better served by multiple writers - it's just as challenging and everyone is then allowed to develop their own character and get deeply involved in the story instead of it lerching one way or the other.
I enjoyed the RP from FWp, while it lasted.
..and, as moderator, you (VH) could (now) delete the stray postings that occurred.
First, love the Zhaan avatar.
Second, you have an excellent point about the threaded tale, that as a mod I could at least ensure that no one disrupts the flow. So if there are those who really want to run this, I will be available for shepherding and the like.
Third, glad you liked the FWP roleplay while it lasted. It was good fun and I think it had a good crew.
VH
#108261 Love titbit (minor spoiler)
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on 05 April 2004 - 12:29 PM
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Return to Windspear
I think it is quite interesting, although the opening part is hard to to assess considering the lack of context. I imagine it some sort of vision or whatnot. But, it is interesting nonetheless.
As to Jaheira's response, the words are definitely in character for her. The light kiss I think is also a nice touch. You capture the stern/sweet thing.
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Also, I would have to agree that the Jaheira romance is the richest and fullest of the major romances, one that ties so well into the rest of the game, even if it is buggy. Always been a fan of it since I gave it a spin.
VH
#108085 Imoen's hair color is infectious
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on 04 April 2004 - 10:57 AM
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Layers of Reality
Love these...
#113106 Got a Question?
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on 28 April 2004 - 07:16 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
VigaHrolf here. First, posting is free to anyone who wants to do so. Unless they want to give me money, in which case, I accept.
But, as my co-mod is so fond of saying, "Just jump into the pool"I would add, don't wear cement shoes when you do it.
As to proofreading and such, send MG a PM. She's coordinating that effort.
VH
#179664 Got a Question?
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on 06 January 2005 - 10:45 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
VH
#128513 Got a Question?
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on 01 July 2004 - 08:14 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
Hello and welcome. Have a drink, its on the house. And remember, if you're only going to have one drink, have it after another.
As to your question, we run a very loose ship around here. And we carry a lot of insurance in case we run aground. Which happens around here every once and a while. (It's a good thing this isn't an oil tanker huh?)
But in all seriousness (which I hope we never actually acheive), feel free to be free form about it, provided it follows the simple rules we have listed. So, if you want to write a story about Captain Anomen Deryln of the USS Excelsior or just a very different perspective, feel free. Experiment. Have fun.
For that is what is important, is it not?
And if this makes no sense, feel free to PM me.
Good luck and happy writing!
VH
#179665 Congratulations Jolyth
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on 06 January 2005 - 10:46 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
VH
#108656 Comments on Losing Grip
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on 07 April 2004 - 06:27 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
VH
#108659 Comments on "With a Vengeance"
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on 07 April 2004 - 06:38 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
A wonderful read once again. Always fun to read about a namesake, and this is a most excellent tale for this young lady. Maybe we can convince you to write another? Give us a little more on young Bey.
And also, its always nice to see a punk getting his just rewards.
VH
#108657 Comments on "Witches"
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on 07 April 2004 - 06:34 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
And loved the Beavis and Butthead routine.
VH
#109014 Comments on "Where o' where can Aerie and..
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on 09 April 2004 - 11:49 AM
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Scribbles on the Wall
A humerous tale, but it could use some style work. What my co Mod suggested above, that you seperate out your dialogue into seperate paragraphs... such as
"So, dude, wanna beer?" asked Neeber. "Sure." said Noober. "Cool, bottoms up!"
is harder to read than
"So, dude, wanna beer?" asked Neeber.
"Sure." said Noober.
"Cool, bottoms up!"
You get much better seperation and clarity. And in this case we realize that Neeber said cool, not Noober.
Also, there are a lot of free spell checkers and such out there (Check out Download.com). And I hate to harp on it, but something as simple as spelling really can make or break a story, because it can take your reader out and break the flow.
Welcome though and I hope that you enjoy your stay in FW FanFic
VH
#154165 Comments on "UU's Parodies"
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on 19 September 2004 - 08:17 PM
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Scribbles on the Wall
I knew that duct tape was going to make an appearance, and I figured, knowing your mind, you'd manage to beat me to it. You are truly a madman sir. I can but hope to equal your insanity. B)
