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pmmg replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.I had given consideration to making my map approximate and trying to draw it in a way that made it appear as it might for the... -
A. E. Lowan replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.Mapping Seahaven is on my list of projects coming right up. Finally found a good mapping program that will handle modern metropolitan... -
A. E. Lowan replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.That's a bloody super weapon, too. Information where information is sometimes scarce or distorted.
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So, an idea I have been brainstorming for some time now is a modern world (either our world or a fictional analog) experiencing a global... -
Naruzeldamaster replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.I have a hard time giving some characters a name, because some of these are like, the guy manning the hot dog cart. Then there's other... -
pmmg replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.'It depends' is secretly the answer to every forum post. (Which is why I actively try to give a more useful answer). I find, once a...
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A. E. Lowan replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.We have a handful of these types of characters. My favorite is Chuck the security guard. Little past prime, little comfy around the...
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Naruzeldamaster replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.Right, too soon and the reader doesn't have a chance to 'miss' them. Too late and the reader might go 'who is this again' unless they...
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Mad Swede replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.I always name all characters, majhor and minor. That way I can bring minor characters back if I need to - which can and should happen if... -
Mad Swede replied to the thread So about language-isms not in your native language?.Start by reading the following threads: Favourite fantasy books and why What are your top fifteen favorite novels/series...
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A. E. Lowan replied to the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character?.Bring them back when they're needed. You want conflict and you want to move the story forward into the next part where they've made the...
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A. E. Lowan replied to the thread How Epic Fantasy Writes So Many Characters at Once.Okay, throwing down a few caution flags. Keep in mind that we've got guiderails on discussions of religion and we're skirting pretty...
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Naruzeldamaster posted the thread When is the 'best time' to bring back a minor character? in World Building.I know the main answer is going to be 'when the story calls for it/depends on the story/character' But beyond that I always have a hard...
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pmmg replied to the thread How Epic Fantasy Writes So Many Characters at Once.I would suggest, that if a character plays a major role, and such information would be known, its best to give them a name. Why...
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Karlin replied to the thread How Epic Fantasy Writes So Many Characters at Once.She's only referred to as Manoah's wife, which is curious since she is a more important character than he is. The source is the...