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Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:20 am
Yes, please keep up the writing.
Now might also be a good time to offer one piece of advice. It's been more than two weeks now since we've had an update from someone who isn't me. And I know that it's a busy time for a lot of people now, so it's to be expected that volume might drop off a bit. That's fine. But I think the bigger problem is that people feel as though they need to be writing thousand-word or larger updates.
Long updates are not always the way to go. It would be much better, if you're pressed for time, or just stuck somewhere, for you to just post some/most/all of what you have written and then let somebody else take over. I mean, that's part of what this game is all about; it's not a one person show and everyone should get a turn.
This might seem funny coming from a guy with a prediliction for writing rather significant posts, but don't worry about me or what I do. In your case(s) it might make far more sense to write a 500-word update and post it the same day or a day later, as opposed to sitting on 1500 words so you can eventually post a huge update. The more often people post, the faster the game will progress, and the more opportunities and inspiration to write people will get.
Oh, and Athena. Could you please e-mail me with any ideas you have? I'd like to chat about where our characters are heading.
Now might also be a good time to offer one piece of advice. It's been more than two weeks now since we've had an update from someone who isn't me. And I know that it's a busy time for a lot of people now, so it's to be expected that volume might drop off a bit. That's fine. But I think the bigger problem is that people feel as though they need to be writing thousand-word or larger updates.
Long updates are not always the way to go. It would be much better, if you're pressed for time, or just stuck somewhere, for you to just post some/most/all of what you have written and then let somebody else take over. I mean, that's part of what this game is all about; it's not a one person show and everyone should get a turn.
This might seem funny coming from a guy with a prediliction for writing rather significant posts, but don't worry about me or what I do. In your case(s) it might make far more sense to write a 500-word update and post it the same day or a day later, as opposed to sitting on 1500 words so you can eventually post a huge update. The more often people post, the faster the game will progress, and the more opportunities and inspiration to write people will get.
Oh, and Athena. Could you please e-mail me with any ideas you have? I'd like to chat about where our characters are heading.
Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:19 pm
*resist urge to kill...resist urge to kill...*
Nikolai is an addict, but he's not an idiot. And the last thing he is is a racist or any kind of patriot. He was created as the epitome of a cynical addict, but that doesn't make him a moron who would give away an entire story for a bottle of vodka. The character likes what he does, but the only addiction that would actually take hold of him would be a sexually charged emotional one.
I don't have a problem with him cracking. Obviously Talon needs the information, such is the way the story was set up. I have a problem with the weakness of his character for a bottle of alcohol. Any normal kind of drug wouldn't do it.
Perhaps Talon could offer him a drug that would bring back memories of Damien in such a strong fashion that he would live them again. Something along those lines feeds into his emotional need and bodily appetite.
And no racism.
Nikolai is an addict, but he's not an idiot. And the last thing he is is a racist or any kind of patriot. He was created as the epitome of a cynical addict, but that doesn't make him a moron who would give away an entire story for a bottle of vodka. The character likes what he does, but the only addiction that would actually take hold of him would be a sexually charged emotional one.
I don't have a problem with him cracking. Obviously Talon needs the information, such is the way the story was set up. I have a problem with the weakness of his character for a bottle of alcohol. Any normal kind of drug wouldn't do it.
Perhaps Talon could offer him a drug that would bring back memories of Damien in such a strong fashion that he would live them again. Something along those lines feeds into his emotional need and bodily appetite.
And no racism.
Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:06 pm
Nikolai is an addict, but he's not an idiot. And the last thing he is is a racist or any kind of patriot. He was created as the epitome of a cynical addict, but that doesn't make him a moron who would give away an entire story for a bottle of vodka. The character likes what he does, but the only addiction that would actually take hold of him would be a sexually charged emotional one.
First, let's keep in mind that he had been deprived of food, water, and probably sleep for a few days up to this point, and we already know that he likes alcohol, so it wouldn't be a streach to say that he would be severly weakened in that regard.
Also, I'm not really seeing how Nikolai is being a racist in that update. I think you are probably referring to the Kusari comment, which can be explained as a humorous play on the Kusari-Rheinland dislike, as it seems to have escalated in Athena's original story through this point. But, it can also be explained by something as simple as Nikolai making a referance to drinks that he has had in Kusari.
As for the rest of it, I'm sorry if I misportrayed Nikolai, but you weren't around and Code was jumping on me to get an update done.
Sun Dec 04, 2005 5:17 pm
If I may make a suggestion?
Have Nikolai drink the alcohol, but stop, and refuse to answer further questions. Then Jake brings out the big guns.
I don't know if that makes a mutually acceptable compromise but the CYOF-RPG can't go forward 'till we get this hammered out one way or another.
Have Nikolai drink the alcohol, but stop, and refuse to answer further questions. Then Jake brings out the big guns.
I don't know if that makes a mutually acceptable compromise but the CYOF-RPG can't go forward 'till we get this hammered out one way or another.
Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:33 am
*group hugs*
I'm suffering writer's block too, right now. So please feel free to go ahead and push ahead with the updates
On the topic of racism , I certainly don't condone or encourage it, in any form.
However, we should be clear upfront and say "within the bounds of the Freelancer universe", the factions/Houses are built on contemporary cultures of the 21st century. Therefore, NO inter-faction conflict is naive at best, untruthful and unrealistic at worst."
I guess what I'm saying is, Microsoft (tm) have already set up an environment that deals entirely in reputation conflicts, we should embrace that so long as what's written is in the spirit of the story .
I hope that makes sense! And apologies for being a little long-winded about this (please note: not directed to ANYone in particular) but I wanted to make a (very) general statement about my thoughts on the above.
*group hugs* and added for good measure
A final thought, my story (as pointed out by www) is full of racial tensions, culture differences and perspectives. I find it enriching and colourful to highlight the differences, if only to value them
I'm suffering writer's block too, right now. So please feel free to go ahead and push ahead with the updates
On the topic of racism , I certainly don't condone or encourage it, in any form.
However, we should be clear upfront and say "within the bounds of the Freelancer universe", the factions/Houses are built on contemporary cultures of the 21st century. Therefore, NO inter-faction conflict is naive at best, untruthful and unrealistic at worst."
I guess what I'm saying is, Microsoft (tm) have already set up an environment that deals entirely in reputation conflicts, we should embrace that so long as what's written is in the spirit of the story .
I hope that makes sense! And apologies for being a little long-winded about this (please note: not directed to ANYone in particular) but I wanted to make a (very) general statement about my thoughts on the above.
*group hugs* and
added for good measure
A final thought, my story (as pointed out by www) is full of racial tensions, culture differences and perspectives. I find it enriching and colourful to highlight the differences, if only to value them
Mon Dec 05, 2005 6:25 am
Aw, jeez, Athena. Writers' block? Even after I sent you all those ideas? That's harsh. 
Still, you have another week to try and figure things ot because now is one of the few times when I'll be too busy to give much thought to writing.
As for ww2's post, I like it. It shouldn't need editing given the explanations he offered in response to Wilde's concerns. And HK's idea - which I still don't think I fully understand - will change the story too much. The whole point of doing the alcohol bit was to avoid the use of "big guns" whatever those may be. I think.
Still, you have another week to try and figure things ot because now is one of the few times when I'll be too busy to give much thought to writing.
As for ww2's post, I like it.
It shouldn't need editing given the explanations he offered in response to Wilde's concerns. And HK's idea - which I still don't think I fully understand - will change the story too much. The whole point of doing the alcohol bit was to avoid the use of "big guns" whatever those may be. I think.Return to Freelancer Fan Fiction