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  1. Chris O'Brien

    Bloodborne: the Boss hunting

    This is a bit excessive so feel free to not bother. I'm not a particular good player but do think ppl being scared if the bosses is half the difficulty. Tried to prove this to myself by soloing the game on the back of struggling with three of us. Recorded all my fights except the DLCS - only...
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    Best music for writing fantasy?

    Brunheville is great, Night Knight. Used the Wolf and the Moon when a key character joined a losing battle and begun turning things about. Adrian von Ziegler - Night Without A Star. Switched things about and used this for a short fight in the middle of a deluge where a character was killed...
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    Need critique for a story synopsis

    Sorry, just realised how obnoxious I sounded without an emoji...
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    Best music for writing fantasy?

    Nightwish* Can anyone advise how to edit a post? I'm lost... So a lot of messaging on my phone so typo-city.
  5. The Robes of SOuls

    Robes of Souls: Prologue

    Anyone interested, please let me know or PM and I will send you the whole thing. There are 34 chapters, most of which will need to be broken up, so would rather just send people the document. Many thanks!
  6. The Robes of SOuls

    The Robes of SOuls

    This is a book I've completed and halfway through book 2. Quite pleased with it, but in dire need of feedback, which I'm hoping to pick up here. Also, happy to help others out with their pieces so if anyone wants a proof-reader, or would like me to have a go at editing their own work (free of...
  7. Chris O'Brien

    Random thoughts

    "Life is such a waste of death..." Ankhus Raznar, Advocate of Necromancy
  8. Chris O'Brien

    Creatures That Can't Enter A Home Without An Invitation

    Debt collectors.
  9. Chris O'Brien

    A lack of cursing

    I wouldn't worry. If you feel they're needed, consider using your own implied words. You mentioned you already do this in relation to God's. Farscape. They use the word (if I remember correctly) 'frek' or 'frak'. Frak. Frak you. Frak me. Frak this. Frak that. It's implied what it means...
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    Where to start with characters?

    I'd suggest... anywhere! Don't build just the character. Build their lives. You want a super villain? Different ways to go about it. Most would be inclined to start with a motive. Not essential, but a good start. But look at another rout. He's a farmer. Pen down his relatives. Are they all...
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    Need critique for a story synopsis

    Well, it certainly took my breath away, mainly due to long sentences. I've made some suggested changes below. In the world of Nexus, all beings strive to ascend beyond mortal flesh and join the ranks of the gods. Many a millenia have passed since the creation of Nexus and yet to this day only...
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    Writing the Beginning of a Sequel

    As a rule, I try to avoid perfecting things as I go along. What's important is the book is finished. So, fine, discuss things with friends from a broad view perspective, but I PERSONALLY wouldn't worry about these details you've outlined until the book is finished. However perfectly you write...
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    Writing the Beginning of a Sequel

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    Best music for writing fantasy?

    Depends on the nature of the scene. I don't use music to keep focused, but as a driving force of inspiration. Chilled out areas, maybe sad moments... Amethystium. I've also borrowed on some of his track names such as the Shadowlands (afterlife), Solace (a region) etc... but that's by the by...
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