Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Credits Daemon for artwork. Yeah... well its a difficult bugger to write, given what its based on. The structure of chapters and getting everything right is a real headache. Once I get my eye in I'll be alright, but first chapters are taking ages just to adapt to a totally different style of writing that's going to be alien to most people, not to mention the amount of pre-planning that is going into it. Armageddon was written and made-up as I went along and just sticking in ideas as they came to mind, this one will have long built up match-ups and mysteries and things that it didn't have because of that. Plus I want it to be absolutely the best it can be and to be honest feel under pressure to do so (pressure I've generated so mustn't moan). That and I have things like work... and other hobbies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I don't want this club to die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I AM ALIVE. Also, I hate how you can't keep a color on a thread if you edit the name. It destroys the only reason I'd use it: for my Fic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I wanted to think of something to say here, but I don't remember what it was. I'm steering towards a new direction with my writing and I think I'm going to try something new. Anyone ever heard of Dynasty Warriors and how amazingly brilliant it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Neither do I, and I was considering doing a post to get it back up, but eh, I didn't have anything worthwhile. My mind has turned into pile of ideas that I can't ever get down because whenever I try and write a first chapter for any of these ideas, I feel like it'll be stupid as I'm thinking a tournament final would be the best way to open, but at the same time, a tournament final as the first chapter is so overdone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Replies? YAY! [quote name='Wraith' timestamp='1325176911' post='5736865'] I AM ALIVE. Also, I hate how you can't keep a color on a thread if you edit the name. It destroys the only reason I'd use it: for my Fic. [/quote] Glitch that will be worked out in time I guess. Guess it serves its purpose, although I'm not a fan. [quote name='Dante v. Nero' timestamp='1325177004' post='5736870'] I wanted to think of something to say here, but I don't remember what it was. I'm steering towards a new direction with my writing and I think I'm going to try something new. Anyone ever heard of Dynasty Warriors and how amazingly brilliant it is? [/quote] No, do tell. [quote name='Icemare Moon' timestamp='1325177300' post='5736880'] Neither do I, and I was considering doing a post to get it back up, but eh, I didn't have anything worthwhile. My mind has turned into pile of ideas that I can't ever get down because whenever I try and write a first chapter for any of these ideas, I feel like it'll be stupid as I'm thinking a tournament final would be the best way to open, but at the same time, a tournament final as the first chapter is so overdone... [/quote] I honestly can't remember reading anything with a tourney final in Chapt 1, but it doesn't sound too original either. Just scribble down all your ideas in rough and sketch them out from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1325178361' post='5736913'] No, do tell. [/quote] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tico~ Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Ooh, Dynasty Warriors. One of the most awesome series I know. Are you going to put that into your writing or base something off of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I don't really have any plans at this point as of right now. Since there is a book already out about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, I might have to change some names or something. But people that have played the games before or at least know something of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms will be able to understand. It's definitely going to be in third person, because I need to touch on ALL aspects of the Three Kingdoms, including the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the fall of Luoyang and the assassination of Dong Zhuo, the Rise and fall of Cao Cao and Cao Pi, the Sun Family, and Liu Bei's determination of uniting the land. So, pretty much if you've played the game, you'll know what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tico~ Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Huh, sounds like you'll have quite a bit to work towards. If you could get all that together, it'd certainly make for a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I need input on this stuff since I'm having trouble making my mind up. OCG or English card names? I prefer the OCG names for most things, but TCG names are easier to recognize, as most of the readers will be playing the TCG, not the OCG. Custom cards or not? I kind of want to stick to using real cards, but there are times where I can't find a card that fits a situation, or an anime/manga card would do nicely. 4000 or 8000LP? 4000 is sometimes more convenient, but can make games too short, while 8000, though making it longer, sometimes hinders finishing moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Personally, I know a lot of the OCG and TCG names, but you don't want readers to keep constantly looking at the Wikia trying to figure out which card you mean because, well, a lot of players play TCG here. Custom Cards should be a case of all-or nothing: either you use Custom Cards or you don't. If you magically play one card that turns the entire Duel's tables, then it's kind of a buzzkill to your readers. In the Fan-Fiction I'm doing right now, it is ALL Customs, and there is no evidence of any one card that resembles a TCG card in the existence of this Fan-Fiction. 4000 LP. 8000 takes way too long. If you wanted a lengthy duel, make some cards that increase both player's LP or have lots and lots of dialogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 [quote name='Dante v. Nero' timestamp='1325265511' post='5738933'] Personally, I know a lot of the OCG and TCG names, but you don't want readers to keep constantly looking at the Wikia trying to figure out which card you mean because, well, a lot of players play TCG here. [b]Still, people can figure it out by the effect, and if it's necessary, I can include something telling people the English equivalent, though I'd prefer to avoid that option.[/b] Custom Cards should be a case of all-or nothing: either you use Custom Cards or you don't. If you magically play one card that turns the entire Duel's tables, then it's kind of a buzzkill to your readers. In the Fan-Fiction I'm doing right now, it is ALL Customs, and there is no evidence of any one card that resembles a TCG card in the existence of this Fan-Fiction. [b]I've never really found a problem if a fic uses mainly existing cards and then throws in a custom as a boss monster for the villain or something, but I see what you're saying. It is a bit annoying when a character wins a major game by pulling a never before seen custom out of their ass. Also, what about anime/manga cards. I think they're status falls in between real and custom, so I'm unsure.[/b] 4000 LP. 8000 takes way too long. If you wanted a lengthy duel, make some cards that increase both player's LP or have lots and lots of dialogue. [b]This is the big problem, honestly. I want a lengthy duel, but 8000 screws up some grand finishing moves, etc., that I design. But at the same time, a lot of times, using Life-boosting cards takes away from the deck's main strategies, and I'm not that big of a fan of shoving tons of dialogue into the card games. The other thing is using description, but most people tend to not like too much of that a lot. But anyway, I'll try writing one and see how it goes.[/b] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Names - I'd say it depends on your setting and what cards are being used. I used TCG names in Armageddon, then got into a bit of a muddle when cards came over and got their name changed. But as 24 is going to be set in Tokyo, and because cards will be appearing from the most recent OCG series before they come to Europe and have their name changed, I will be using OCG names this time. Custom Cards - Like Dante said, it really needs to be all or nothing. Creating custom cards just for getouts you can't otherwise manage makes your character look a bit... Yusei. However using all custom cards gives you more control, and you can throw in the odd MST or Fusion like Shark and Kaito. Admittedly I stopped reading D-Prison at the appearance of custom cards, but that was because they weren't really explained in duel Lifepoints - 4000. Definately 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Names - Will be going OCG. I like them better for the most part and most should be able to tell what it is by the effect. Custom Cards - For now I'll be going all real cards, maybe some anime/manga(?). Later on I might throw in a custom or two as a boss monster or have a character(s) with custom decks, but I doubt it. Life Points - I'll try writing with 4k, but will bump up to 8k if I feel I really can't make a decent length duel with this amount, though I've seen it done by a lot of people, so I doubt it'll be much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Five nights off. Five nights to do some serious writing. Woo woo woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Alright. SOMEONE. Is there anything you can do to motivate me to write the next chapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1325446107' post='5743038'] Five nights off. Five nights to do some serious writing. Woo woo woo [/quote] No ongoing YCML games to my knowledge, time for me to try and get something done. [quote name='Wraith' timestamp='1325446152' post='5743039'] Alright. SOMEONE. Is there anything you can do to motivate me to write the next chapter? [/quote] Cookies. I will give you cookies if you write a new chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [quote name='Icemare Moon' timestamp='1325446272' post='5743041'] Cookies. I will give you cookies if you write a new chapter. [/quote]I don't believe you. Anyone wanna write a speech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 You can only motivate yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Oh, you're no fun. Humor me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 A friend of mine will do a special dance for you if you update your fic. If she likes it she may go further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1325453450' post='5743264'] A friend of mine will do a special dance for you if you update your fic. If she likes it she may go further... [/quote]Is she hot? And am I gonna see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 [quote name='Wraith' timestamp='1325454022' post='5743270'] Is she hot? And am I gonna see it? [/quote] Of course. But only if you write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Prove that she's hot. Also I will start again writing it at some point today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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