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pmmg replied to the thread How would one describe this Anime exclusive bit of physical comedy in prose?.Faceplant really means face actually hitting floor, or an object, though it has been used for epic fails in a metaphorical way. I'm not... -
TheCrystallineEntity replied to the thread What Video Game universe would drive your protagonists insane?.My three main characters would not be having a good time in a Metroid game, especially Dread. -
Naruzeldamaster replied to the thread How would one describe this Anime exclusive bit of physical comedy in prose?.Yeah I had a feeling lol that's why I'm seeking a 'proper prose' way to describe it. Just saying the actual thing feels improper. I've... -
Mad Swede replied to the thread Ask, you may be surprised.Having now dug out my digital copy of Pliny's Natural History, I find that the reference to pegasi is in Book VIII Chapter 21. Pliny... -
TheKillerBs replied to the thread How would one describe this Anime exclusive bit of physical comedy in prose?.I've seen it used in narration in fanfiction/webfiction. Not sure if it would get past the editors in conventionally published media -
Naruzeldamaster posted the thread What Video Game universe would drive your protagonists insane? in Chit Chat.If it helps, maybe keep it to games that you have played? I mean like, imagine they're just, booped into X or Y video game, and they...
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pmmg replied to the thread Greetings!.Howdy Howard. Welcome here.
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pmmg replied to the thread Ask, you may be surprised.Yes, but are they a flock or a herd? Answer that Pliny.
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Naruzeldamaster replied to the thread How would one describe this Anime exclusive bit of physical comedy in prose?.THANK YOU This thing has been bugging me for ages lol Though would that work calling it that in narration?
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Mad Swede replied to the thread Technology and Eras in Fantasy.I think I would phrase it as change is gradual because it depends on change in people and people are complicated. I sometimes hear...
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Mad Swede replied to the thread Ask, you may be surprised.If you're using Greek words, yes. :) But Pliny the Elder was writing in Latin, so the plural is pegasi, and British English follows...
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Prince of Spires replied to the thread Web Novel Platforms.Discoverability is always hard, for any author on any platform. Some people get lucky and land on a new platform early and are found... -
Prince of Spires replied to the thread Ask, you may be surprised.Or pegasoi. Greek word, greek plural. Both are acceptable. Unless you're a purist and accept there's only 1.
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The Dark One replied to the thread Purple Prose and playing with words.Purple prose doesn't have to be bad prose. Done well, in the right context, it can be fun and even quite literary but it requires the...