Yeah, it's tough because you have to balance confusion with clarity; no fighter ever knows what's going on through 100% of a battle (Awareness is key, so your enemy's always trying to dampen yours), but if the reader doesn't know what's going on at all then they lose interest. But it also opens you up to writing about their thought processes, reflexes and reactions, and lots of juicy sensory data that can spice things up. I prefer to write from my character's head, but I also focus intensely on character voice, so it comes a little more naturally to me. I should try the opposite as well.
Because their worlds and characters matter more to the plot than most of the Disney worlds/characters combined. Quality is a match for quantity.
Focus on yourself. Things like "Am I bugging you?" usually go over better than "Are you ignoring me?" And, y'know, always best to open with "Can we talk" so you're more likely to have their full attention when you ask Just don't overdo it, you don't wanna seem like a push-over. If your partner's avoidant or defensive, stand firm; ignoring the elephant in the room will do no good.
Oh, fight scenes. Such sheer, rocky cliff faces they are. How do you tackle them? Do you stay in your character's head, building upon sensory detail and using their eyes and nerves to observe the battle, or do you zoom out and play the part of the cameraman, relaying simple and clear information? Samples of fight scenes you like are welcome, of course.
TA-DAAAAHHHH Town Ahh, newbie Town. Beginners are always prone to disunity in the beginning... Hell, people who've played it for years still mislynch frequently (or fail to lynch at all). Point of order, that's supposed to happen; it's the Town's handicap. In spite of this, you showed pluck and stuck to your guns even in trying circumstances. There may have been a lot of friendly fire, but don't let that discourage you; your aim will improve with time. Remember to put pressure on people who refuse to speak, or who only chime in to defend themselves from criticism—More often than not, people who are willing to put themselves out there and talk are more likely to be Town than the lurkers, because Town know they're innocent and thus are rarely as afraid of making mistakes as Mafia. Many of you have the foundations for cunning players, and all you're lacking is the experience to build upon that foundation. I hope to see more of you if and when I run future games. . : tale_wind A fair performance for a first game. Wasn't afraid to point fingers, and responded well to votes on him by voicing his own suspicions and casting votes. He did fluffpost a little bit, but not so much as to be self-destructive; every game begins with a fair share of light-hearted banter. basilissa Princess ♥ TheWorldThatNeverWas Boy, this slot saw a lot of action, didn't it? I kind of corralled basilissa into playing, and later she found the game too nerve-wracking to participate properly, so she asked to be replaced; Luxord on the other hand was put in a difficult spot when the identities of the Mafia were accidentally revealed to him. As a result he drew a lot of aggro for being quiet and dismissing suspicions—both valid reasons to vote for someone, but they just happened to be well-intentioned in this case. I would've much preferred he came forward with the information right away so that I could make the necessary arrangements, but it is what it is. No lasting harm done. NeverWas, bless her heart, came in at a terrible time and had to fight tooth-and-nail for survival, and she did the best anyone could expect. Thanks for being a good sport, hon ;D Bite the Dust I am SHOCKED that he didn't get offed sooner, honestly. But aside from jumping the gun on his claim, he made good use of his new lease on life and actually managed to protect someone! (That's not sarcastic, the Doctor's power is VERY hard to aim correctly.) He did his part for the Town and deserves his share of accolades. burnitup Not... a huge help. To put it diplomatically. Didn't prioritize the game by his own admission, and "You're voting for the wrong person" is historically one of the worst ways to defend yourself, since only you can be sure of your own alignment (barring Cop results). Not to mention it was rare to see him explain the reasoning for any of his votes. Cat~ Went a liiiittle heavy on the fluff in the beginning. Talking about metagame and Mafia mindsets has its place, but it's also a very safe thing to talk about at length, because it looks meaningful but doesn't require NEARLY the same level of commitment as voting and scumhunting (For those who don't know, that means pointing fingers, dissecting arguments, trying to find Mafiosi basically). Though generally shy about casting votes, she chipped in when it counted. Cstar CSTAR I THOUGHT YOU'VE PLAYED THIS GAME BEFORE YOU SHOULD KNOW THERE'S NEVER A REASON TO NO LYNCH. Ahem. Pardon me, I have a terrible cough. In all seriousness though, good game. She put her opinions out there and knew how to apply pressure with her vote, which is essential as a vanilla Townie; the vote is your one and only weapon, and if you refuse to use it then you will be bested. DigitalAtlas Played a damn good game, then... stopped playing it. Hate to break it to you man, but once you're a priority target it ain't that easy to shake the heat off you. Thankfully he picked up on that later and teamed up with Below to hunt down suspects, which was a solid play since Below had confirmed his alignment early on. Hyuge Ahh... Hyuge, Hyuge, Hyuge. The one person I might say went a little crazy on the scumhunting. Tunnelvision can be a dangerous thing, as we discovered, but it wasn't necessarily that she did anything wrong; just, went a little hard in the paint on one suspect at a time, is all. Better to hedge your bets in a game like this. Krowley Uh... Well... Hm. Pretty much the same comments as burnitup, I guess. Like I said, it's hard to trust someone when all they will say is "You should trust me." Marushi Her participation was welcome and helpful, but she was quite shy with her vote. Voting is not dangerous until someone you think is Town (NOT someone you don't think is Mafia) is about to be lynched; until then, voting is a valuable tool to force discussion and debate. That said, she did throw in her lot frequently in the endgame, and her shyness may have prevented several mislynches at that stage. Senpai Eh... Hard to critique the early deaths. Unfortunately the nature of the game means a few people are gonna get screwed over, but if no one was willing to chance that, then the game couldn't be played. Her lack of contribution is due more to her short lifespan than anything else, I think. skull joke ☆ MVP ☆ Below was arguably the most exciting player to watch. Around Day 4 or 5, I realized he was sitting on several investigation results of living players, and I knew exactly what was going to happen when he hit Mafiosi; sure enough, he dropped the bomb, and single-handedly turned this game from a shut-out to a hard stalemate. Hell, he played so well I had to nerf the Doctor to compensate! It takes a lot of skill to avoid drawing the attention of Town OR Mafia, especially when you have such valuable information in tow, and he walked the tightrope like a pro. Well done, Bel. Well done indeed. Spike He really went the extra mile to make his few posts count; as one of the first to question Jiku's logic he deserves a gold star, but his reluctance to share his suspicions or his vote only hurt him in the end, as his flip did nothing for those who survived him. Regardless, I'm confident his cool head and keen instinct will prove deadly should he return... and, y'know, have time to post. TwilightBlader Heh, well... sometimes you just strike out. Bad luck man. In the future, maybe roll again if you get yourself? Vivi LOL. Vivs apologized to me for not posting, then I told him "It's k, you're dead." I actually recruited him solely because I thought his presence would entertain... and I guess it did, in a way. :'D Maybe next time, friend. Mafia Mafiosi often have the edge in beginner games, because all it takes is one clever player to coordinate their efforts and make them a force to be reckoned with. In this case, they were blessed with just such a player; but that's not to say the rest of the team needed carrying either. Though altogether quiet, they ultimately overcame a terrifying turnaround, and with some clever coordination they won by the skin of their teeth. Hard-fought and well-deserved; congratulations, team. Beau Suffered from a lot of beginner pains. It's tough to figure out what to say when you're terrified any little thing can be misconstrued as a slip-up, but oddly enough, the safest things can be the most suspicious. He also conversed/agreed with teammates a lot, which is risky business. In the future, remember that fluffposting can be a dead give-away of somebody who doesn't wanna talk, and try to step out of your comfort zone. (And of course try to be mindful of the rules) Jayn She told me she was very nervous, which shows in her play, but in spite of that she did cast her vote several times and stayed in several conversations. Really, the nail in her coffin was not any mistake on her part, but a skilled play on the part of Below. Jiku Neon ★ MVP ★ Considering she masterminded the Mafia while she was alive and attempted to lead the Town's vote, there's really no question here. Her rhetoric was both devilishly convincing and perfectly engineered to favor her teammates (though it may never work again), and she even warned them not to resist voting her when she came under attack. For her fearlessness and selflessness, she deserves as much praise as the survivors. Judge Sunrose Though he spent much of his time defending himself, he ultimately came through for his team in the end as part of a deadly two-hit combo on the last day (AND YES, THEY BOTH DID IT DELIBERATELY. CHEEKY BASTARDS). The fact that he slipped under the radar despite being one of the Cop's prime suspects deserves regard as well. luminous Same as above: Though not much of a talker, he formed the former half of the pincer attack that ultimately sealed the Town's fate and brought closure to his team's efforts. Well-fought, Cosa Nostra.
Rules of thumb in romance: Be honest when you're unsure, make your needs clear, and ask questions before you assume. If somebody's actually bugged by that then they need to get over themselves or else they'll never maintain any sort of meaningful relationship for long. Better to have a talk than The Talk, right?
...Not sure if making fun of me or agreeing
See that's one thing but this is clearly laden with PR sugarcoating and makes NO mention of how it will affect uploaders with copyright concerns or if anything will change
ROFL GOOD LUCK GUYS If they actually try to enforce this I'm moving all my shit off of Youtube
to help me with something I'd rather not disclose in public. It's not necessarily solving equations, so much as coming up with the right ones to use for certain situations. Just lemme know if you have any interest and I'll tell you exactly what I need. Doesn't matter how many people post, I can use as much help as I can get.
!! link pls
Eh, I play with the keys sometimes & they pop off, this time it broke. Shit happes.
Correct! Good work. :L
Yeah but that doesn't stop if we keep buying in to their bullshit. I'm just glad people are starting to use Patreon in lieu of Youtube's bogus ad system; that way they can "make money" off of videos without monetizing them.
I'm game
Pff THAT would be MISERABLE.
P'shaw, that'd be too easy. Also I'd throw a fit if it was J 'cause I like that letter a lot
...Good...try? I guess?
It still sort of works, but it's hard to press it properly, so I'll try to avoid it for the whole of this thread. Let's see if you're able to figure out which it is.
So is this a shipping thread or
