Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Style doesn't really matter to me so long as the story itself is good. If you'd rather Kiryn, I could go for normal format instead of script. I was thinking about doing the shift after my current story anyway. *Signs up. Even though it goes without saying.* Also, it doesn't matter if everyone is a swordmaster. At least not to me. Edited January 1, 2009 by Lyle Dayek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuuda Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Style doesn't really matter to me so long as the story itself is good. WRONG! Style is important. After all, how can you convey a good story with using the right style? On the other hand, what is the point of having a good style without a story to tell. Story and style both need each other. Just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 WRONG! Style is important. After all, how can you convey a good story with using the right style? On the other hand, what is the point of having a good style without a story to tell. Story and style both need each other.Just sayin' Not really. Style is a side effect of the story. Finding which style the story works in is more important. Some stories are better suited for script, some are not. The style is not as important as the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuuda Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Not really. Style is a side effect of the story. Finding which style the story works in is more important. Some stories are better suited for script, some are not.The style is not as important as the story. Plays, films and TV shows are where scripts belong, and more importantly, what scripts were designed for. Written stories need to be written in a style that can accommodate the necessaries. And though you go on about the importance of story (Which I agree with, but bad style can hamper the story)... judging from the fact this story is doing forum member insertions, I highly doubt the story will be that good... you cannot just get good, well developed characters by making a topic asking others to do it for you. And without good characters, the story cannot be good. (Since characters are the core of the story.) Hence why forum member insertion in this case is a very bad idea. Edited January 1, 2009 by Man of the Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm in. Name: Chaz Species: Beorc Class: Sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Plays, films and TV shows are where scripts belong, and more importantly, what scripts were designed for. Written stories need to be written in a style that can accommodate the necessaries. And though you go on about the importance of story (Which I agree with, but bad style can hamper the story)... judging from the fact this story is doing forum member insertions, I highly doubt the story will be that good... you cannot just get good, well developed characters by making a topic asking others to do it for you.And without good characters, the story cannot be good. (Since characters are the core of the story.) Who says that we're only using characters from this topic though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuuda Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Who says that we're only using characters from this topic though? Well then, prove me wrong. Let's have a peek of your main protagonist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well then, prove me wrong. Let's have a peek of your main protagonist. Made you look. =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oguma Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Made you look. =P :o! Sneaky bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Quit arguing everyone please. (section deleted from post because it no longer applies) There will be a main group of protagonists that the story will follow, a few of whom will be SF users. Before you make any accusations, neither Lyle nor I will be in this core group. There will be original characters on both ally and enemy sides. Edited January 2, 2009 by Kiryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'll just say this now that in writing, style and story go together. You can have the most awesome story evar but if you don't convey it right then no one's going to like it. Side Note: I'm not with Shuuda in this but I am in agreement in many of his views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Am I in or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'll just say this now that in writing, style and story go together. You can have the most awesome story evar but if you don't convey it right then no one's going to like it.Side Note: I'm not with Shuuda in this but I am in agreement in many of his views That doesn't mean that one style is better than the other though. Who's to say that our story will not work script style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Yeah Reinfleche, I'm adding the character's names... Please stop arguing about style. In this case I think the issue is that Lyle's talking about format (script vs prose) and Wander's talking about style. Enough already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Yes! I'm in a story by a good writer! *thinks about how bad own history topic is* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 NEED MOAR PPL PLZ Princess? Masu? Bianchi? Fireman? Somebody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 1. Bianchi isn't around. 2. Masu is being lame. 3. Princess is offline. 4. I don't have the current money to pay Fireman. Those are the most likely reasons for the lack of them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm gonna have to semi agree with Shuuda and Wander. Script format is not good for Written Works. It was designed for things such as TV shows, with the inherent assumption that they will have the visual props. That is what a script is for. Ever wonder why you never see anyone release a novel in script form? And forum member insertion is just lulzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive Account Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 THIS IS NOT A TOPIC ABOUT THE MERITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF SCRIPT FORMAT AND CHARACTER INSERTION -pays Fireman- Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defeatist Elitist Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 THIS IS NOT A TOPIC ABOUT THE MERITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF SCRIPT FORMAT AND CHARACTER INSERTION-pays Fireman- Lol. You put it in FFtF, so I think you'll have to live with the consequences of your actions now. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noremaC Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Name: Noremac Species: Branded Class: Reaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufasa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 You put it in FFtF, so I think you'll have to live with the consequences of your actions now. :D *Shoots.* There. Deal with those consequences. *Gets arrested.* *Sings Bohemian Rhapsodhey.* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freohr Datia Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Okay, let's see if I can get this now... hee hee, I'm back! =) ... The description may be long... Name: Ameryll Species: Laguz Class: Vampire - Of course, vapmires' fangs will be their (my) weapon. Vampires will have more advantage when in their human-like form because their fangs never leave them. The strength will be weakened slightly when not as bats... I was thinking that since vampires would probably hold their prey after their bite, that once they have bitten someone, they hold them. To describe this FE gamewise... When they actually bite into the prey, that is when they do the most damage. Then when in the next "turn," comes, they may still hold the prey, depending on one factor. If the vampire's strength (which, again, differs between which form it's in, stronger in bat form) is stronger than they prey's strength, then they will hold it for the next turn. But the strength of the vampire... I guess you could say, decreases by 1 each turn. If the prey's strength is higher though, the vampire will not be able to hold it and they prey breaks free. If the vampire is able to keep hold of the victim, it will not be able to quit unless it is attacked. Then the victim will be released. During each turn it holds the prey, it will do less damage than the first turn. It will do one-third the strength of the damage it did the first turn. They will be similar to normal vampires, but different in a way. They will be bats when they transform, but unlike the typical vampires (and more like FE laguz) they will have bat wings when in their human-like forms... ... I have a certain detail, but that is describing how they look, so... if it's script I don't think it will be needed, so... Do you think you will be able to include this in the story or does it seem... too complicated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sounds too much like a game concept and not enough like a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riariadne Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Okay, let's see if I can get this now... hee hee, I'm back! =)... The description may be long... Name: Ameryll Species: Laguz Class: Vampire - Of course, vapmires' fangs will be their (my) weapon. Vampires will have more advantage when in their human-like form because their fangs never leave them. The strength will be weakened slightly when not as bats... I was thinking that since vampires would probably hold their prey after their bite, that once they have bitten someone, they hold them. To describe this FE gamewise... When they actually bite into the prey, that is when they do the most damage. Then when in the next "turn," comes, they may still hold the prey, depending on one factor. If the vampire's strength (which, again, differs between which form it's in, stronger in bat form) is stronger than they prey's strength, then they will hold it for the next turn. But the strength of the vampire... I guess you could say, decreases by 1 each turn. If the prey's strength is higher though, the vampire will not be able to hold it and they prey breaks free. If the vampire is able to keep hold of the victim, it will not be able to quit unless it is attacked. Then the victim will be released. During each turn it holds the prey, it will do less damage than the first turn. It will do one-third the strength of the damage it did the first turn. They will be similar to normal vampires, but different in a way. They will be bats when they transform, but unlike the typical vampires (and more like FE laguz) they will have bat wings when in their human-like forms... ... I have a certain detail, but that is describing how they look, so... if it's script I don't think it will be needed, so... Do you think you will be able to include this in the story or does it seem... too complicated? I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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