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    What horror experiences have you ever had?

    Alright then. I'll start with the second one then. Dates and Times are approximate, because I can't recall the exacts. It's been a long time since then. This is the most accurate recounting of what happened that I can manage from memory. EDIT: Fixed the formatting now that I'm home.
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    What horror experiences have you ever had?

    So, do you mean like "Paranormal" stuff, or just "something scary" that I've experienced?" Just asking to help narrow down what I should bring up and the tone of the kind of experiences you're curious about. Incident 1: Paranormal - Happened when I was young, in the basement of my old house...
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    Reader Poll — Chapter Format

    While considering that a "short chapter" by my own preferences is ~2500 - ~3500 words on average... I'd definitely advocate for what you're calling longer chapters from a reading, and writing, perspective. Personally, I feel a chapter should be as long as it needs to be in order to deliver on...
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    As an author, which character would you want to possess if you transmigrated into your fiction?

    1. That's actually a really hard one. I don't actually envy any of the characters in any of my stories enough to want to 'be' them (Because of all the crap I put them through, or will be putting them through). But if I had to pick just one, it would be Lucius Argentius. 2. Why him? That's an...
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    As a reader, what kind of protagonist do you like?

    Ultimately, it depends on the series, and the narrative goals it has. For example; in a heroic adventure-fantasy fiction, I definitely prefer a heroic male protagonist who embodies the ideal masculine traits, as an attainable ideal that men can aspire to, but these aren't just traits he 'has'...
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    Would this kind of story interest you?

    Okay, well here's what I have so far if anyone wants to play around with it some more, have at it. The mechs are modular frames, with a total of eight different base frames that can be equipped with all sorts of different loadouts and other modular parts and equipment. (Drones, Weapons, Armors...
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    Would this kind of story interest you?

    Not in the dedicated sense, but I may have the commentators add additional flavor to particularly high-impact moments in the aftermath. The focus would be on the characters in the matches and the matches themselves (For those moments). Admittedly, all I have so far is the premise, a handful of...
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    Would this kind of story interest you?

    There would definitely be a story / narrative if I were writing this; and the characters would be fleshed out with distinct personalities as well, but I haven't really put much thought into it yet. It is just an idea and premise at present. It probably would be tough to write, and if it were...
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    Would this kind of story interest you?

    Just had another idea pop into my head for a story. I don't have the time to actually write it at present with my other active projects, but I'm still curious if there happens to be any interest in the premise. The basic idea is a cross-over between Mech-Warrior, Lancer (The TTRPG), and Zoids...
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    Do people here like dungeon crawlers and tower climbers?

    For what it's worth, I'd read it on this alone.
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    Yeah, tried both, and it's not letting me add the images from those links to the signature, so...

    Yeah, tried both, and it's not letting me add the images from those links to the signature, so there might be something else going on somewhere. I'll have to put that on hold for the time being, while I sort out some other stuff.
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    The image sources are discord ones at the moment, but I'll look into it. They're showing up fine...

    The image sources are discord ones at the moment, but I'll look into it. They're showing up fine on my end at present, so thanks for pointing it out. Worst case, I'll have to upload them to imgur or some other free hosting and update the image sources. Just one more thing on my list of "stuff to...
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    'Plan to read' implications

    When the time allows for it. I only have a handful that I'm actively reading/critiquing as a means to help decompress and clear my head after particularly intense writing or drafting sessions. Word-count / Length aren't as much a factor, as "This has an interesting premise." or "Someone asked...
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    Feedback request —the uncrowned paragon ( survival, escape, and complex power system)(please i really need it)

    Glad to be of help. And just in case you weren't aware, the advice I gave is part of my own editing process as well, just tailored to help you break what can easily become a very bad writing habit. For my own stories (Proof-of-Concept scenes aside) what's posted here is usually the second or...
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    Feedback request —the uncrowned paragon ( survival, escape, and complex power system)(please i really need it)

    Firstly; El has a lot of great advice. Take it to heart. She's already covered most of it, narrative-wise, so I'll stick to the technical aspects. Second, which is more of an expansion on the fourth point El brought up; I'll just quote it from another advice post here. You were off to a solid...
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    What writing advice helped you the most? or didn't?

    Some of the best advice that I was given early on, (besides the standard) is this: Description follows Action. Or in short, don't just describe things statically, immerse the reader by describing what they are doing. It blends with the whole 'Show, don't Tell' side of things but is more...
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    The Elarian Chronicles (Volume 1 of 5) Discussion Thread

    Chapter 2.1 just dropped. As always, I'm open to any and all feedback, comments, and critique. Chapter 2.2 (releasing later this month) will feature the battle with the Orks, the aftermath, and the next couple of character introductions, so be on the lookout for that release as well.
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    Cultural Question: The "Silent Samurai" style vs. Active Promotion?

    Then maybe someone will be inspired to write a horror story about it.
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    Cultural Question: The "Silent Samurai" style vs. Active Promotion?

    It wouldn't be viewed as lazy. In many cases, it is the more professional approach, however there ARE some readers on here who do like to leave comments, and engaging with any community you are trying to build with your work wouldn't hurt. Personally, I would find it annoying if there was an...
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    Do you write multiple stories?

    I have three main projects in the works. I wouldn't say it's harder, or easier. It just works for me, so that's what I'm doing. As for "weekly uploads" that was never going to happen while ensuring the level of quality that I aim to provide to my readers. One full chapter per month (~5500 - 6500...
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