I need ideas for calm family activities and Epic names

[EliseValkyria]

Hello

Once again I come to all of you for advice.

As the title says, I am looking for activities that a united family could do.

My novel is mainly action but right now they are in a calm moment and I wanted to take the opportunity to show a little more of the characters and their relationships in a free day. But I can't think of any ideas for what they could do on a day off, something like playing monopoly or sack races is all that comes to mind.

It doesn't really have to be an activity, maybe just a tip to show the relationships of the characters, something to start that, but right now I can't think of anything.

And while we're at it, I also accept suggestions of cool or epic names for super weapons.

It's something big that fly.

Some names like Nikeratos or Aigaion (but not this one).

 

[ConansWitchBaby]

Incest is wincest.

 

[Jovilynx]

Sink the boat tournament? Or just having a ginormous puzzle and having them all put it together. Of course, they can play card games like blackjack or texas poker. Musical chairs (lol)? Trying to imitate a song choreo? inventing one?

for names for flying weapons....
Iznedras
Nadzmeyev
Mesegrados

 

[Representing_Tromba]

Are we talking like a realistic united family or a hollywood united family?

 

[EliseValkyria]

Are we talking like a realistic united family or a hollywood united family?

Without context: poor latin american family but for random reasons they are living in japan

With some context: weeb fantasy where several members of the family are not blood-related. A Yandere demon, two androids, a glass angel, a kitsune goddess, a mermaid, a little fairy. And somehow they are getting along. That's exactly what the chapter is about.

 

[Representing_Tromba]

Without context: poor latin american family but for random reasons they are living in japan

With some context: weeb fantasy where several members of the family are not blood-related. A Yandere demon, two androids, a glass angel, a kitsune goddess, a mermaid, a little fairy. And somehow they are getting along. That's exactly what the chapter is about.

I would say that if they are a united family or found family as you described them then I would say that uno or some ripoff would be your best option. This allows for everyone to play and would be the best place to prove they are united... By having them cuss and get mad at each other because of in game betrayals and deals without ruining their relationship. If a family can't get angry with each other and still love each other at the end of the day then it's difficult to see them as a united family. Hell, most siblings will greet each other with insults and know that it's out of familial love.

 

[avaseofpeonies]

They could go to an amusement park. That would give all kinds of opportunities for characterization and relationship dynamics. Maybe someone is afraid to go on a ride and someone else talks them into it. Trying new foods. Someone wins someone else a teddy bear at the games.

 

[ACertainPassingUser]

Talking about controversial recent headline. Long talking that kinda reveal their characters.

It's quite interesting to see the family talking about the recent popular news on newspaper/TV/Billboard. It can be some government policy or new minor rule.

To see how each member takes on the issue, what they usually discuss, what each of them focused on, who usually don't care, what part of the news may affect their live, and how the other react with one person possibly affected by the news.

***​

And also, bring them to roller coaster ride. challenging them to ride just to see who have problem and scared, and also who will force the other to ride, only to ironically get sickened worse than the one who's forces to ride.

***​

And please put more people with similar gender, such as Male MC with 2-3 more male mates and less female. Or if MC is female, them more female mates and less male.

no need to add/delete character, just make the usual female/male didn't come with MC on the Relaxing day due to something or other. It's good for future spoiler material of what the absent character done that day.

 

[RepresentingCaution]

Have a picnic and go for a hike.

 

[P00H]

Incest is wincest.

 

[RynnTheTired]

Showing people working on a project together (cooking, crafts, home improvement, etc.) is a really good way to show both the unity in the group and the different personalities of individuals. Different people will have different ideas about how the project should be done, and they'll have to negotiate and compromise with the rest of the group. Family projects also usually include a lot of jokes and banter, which can make the scene fun for readers.

 

[Ai-chan]

And while we're at it, I also accept suggestions of cool or epic names for super weapons.

It's something big that fly.

Some names like Nikeratos or Aigaion (but not this one).

Imperiatus or Imperatus (gives the impression of a tyrannical weapon that you use when someone says no to you)
Megaterra (it's huge)
Kratorus (it's powerful)
El-Antorus (meaning 'strong and powerful deity')