Would you tolerate a story that crosses not only worlds, but times and magic systems?

[RavensQuill]

Okay, strictly speaking, they're all the same magic system. Just different variations of the same one, with an infinite number of trees that grow from a single seed.

I'm talking (just as a reference for what I already have) about a story that's set in a classic high fantasy medieval world, then into another, slightly grittier grimdark fantasy world, then to a modern world where elemental powers reign supreme, and then back to fantasy before exploring the sci-fi genre (with a few isekais sprinkled in because people be getting summoned EVERYWHERE). It's all in an interconnected universe, and all stories add a little piece here and there to the whole picture.

Would you read something like this? Or would the changes in genre make you disinterested?

 

[Corty]

I avoid them, it's sounds like a clusterfuck. It's already hard to keep to one setting’s rules, and I don't trust beginners to handle it, not even experienced authors to do so. I would even feel unsure if it's some established author’s work.

It will get messy. Fast.

 

[Zinless]

It's too disconnected to be an entertaining read imo. People who love the grimdark fantasy might hate the modern world segment, and thus stop reading. People who would love to read the grimdark world but hate high fantasy might not even read the story at all. Plus, if you don't add anything unique or interesting to each worlds/segments besides the fact that the story is "all connected", it probably won't get many readers invested.

 

[Vivid_dreams]

Slowly. Like a long period of main world development. But the story can't be too deep. I remember reading/liking a similar story 'I am an Evil God'.
If its done well it is done well isnt it

 

[IWILLDEFYTHEHEAVENS]

As long as the fiction has its own uniqueness, there nothing wrong with that

 

[Eldoria]

Well, please tell me if this fiction can become popular.

 

[MythicalForest]

I play games to do quick restarts, I read for a journey and cool fights

 

[CinnaSloth]

I'm writing a story where the character bounces around from universe to universe, and world to world, people seem to like it just fine.

Sure, the average, average joe out in the world is dumb af, BUT this is a reading site. The average person here does have enough intellect to read, sort through magic systems, and differentiate between worlds, segmenting those in their minds. Passersby, or tourists as some will call them who only read while sitting on the toilet, will either find it interesting, and eventually come back to it, or would tap off once their done taking a dump either way. If you're doing something complex, You shouldn't be writing with them in mind in the first place.
You shouldn't be thinking of anyone while writing, you should be writing for yourself, but that's beside the point.

My point is, yes, write it. You might not get the millions of views you're probably hoping for, but if you're asking, its because you're interested in this, and want other people to be excited also. Start writing, and you'll find your crowd.

 

[RavensQuill]

As long as the fiction has its own uniqueness, there nothing wrong with that

Do you mean like an author's unique writing style?

My style is generally broken down into three parts (by readers): depth of worldbuilding, characters, and magic systems. I struggle with emotional display sometimes (that can be changed and has, but suuuper slowly).

Or did you intend a different meaning there?

I'm writing a story where the character bounces around from universe to universe, and world to world, people seem to like it just fine.

Sure, the average, average joe out in the world is dumb af, BUT this is a reading site. The average person here does have enough intellect to read, sort through magic systems, and differentiate between worlds, segmenting those in their minds. Passersby, or tourists as some will call them who only read while sitting on the toilet, will either find it interesting, and eventually come back to it, or would tap off once their done taking a dump either way. If you're doing something complex, You shouldn't be writing with them in mind in the first place.
You shouldn't be thinking of anyone while writing, you should be writing for yourself, but that's beside the point.

My point is, yes, write it. You might not get the millions of views you're probably hoping for, but if you're asking, its because you're interested in this, and want other people to be excited also. Start writing, and you'll find your crowd.

I appreciate the advice, but this won't be a "start writing" scenario xD

I've been an author for nearly 6 years now, and in that time I've completed 16 novel-length stories.

This question is born out of the knowledge that - generally - longer stories perform better. So I'm going through different ideas as to how to combine these stories. This long-running canon order massive story is just the latest (and i'll admit it has me intrigued) idea.

I like the idea of "write for you", but I've always felt a little disconnected from that. Not fully, mind you. I write what I want to write, but I also write BECAUSE I want people to get immersed in my stories, in my worlds. Sure, millions of readers and loads of money isn't the outright goal, but mroe readers does mean more people invested.

I avoid them, it's sounds like a clusterfuck. It's already hard to keep to one setting’s rules, and I don't trust beginners to handle it, not even experienced authors to do so. I would even feel unsure if it's some established author’s work.

It will get messy. Fast.

That's a really good point. Let me ask you another question, then. It follows a similar vein, but different.

What if I group my stories by world, and then there may be stories with different tones, but the same world, progressing time through different stories with different characters?

I know of one story that does this. Out of Cruel Space. I like the format, and have been thinking about it. Would love to know your opinion on it!

 

[BigBadBoi]

Okay, strictly speaking, they're all the same magic system. Just different variations of the same one, with an infinite number of trees that grow from a single seed.

I'm talking (just as a reference for what I already have) about a story that's set in a classic high fantasy medieval world, then into another, slightly grittier grimdark fantasy world, then to a modern world where elemental powers reign supreme, and then back to fantasy before exploring the sci-fi genre (with a few isekais sprinkled in because people be getting summoned EVERYWHERE). It's all in an interconnected universe, and all stories add a little piece here and there to the whole picture.

Would you read something like this? Or would the changes in genre make you disinterested?

Depends on how it's executed. A couple of jrpgs actually did this well. A great example is chrono trigger.

 

[Macha]

Well, please tell me if this fiction can become popular.

Multicross stories are very popular on Space Battles, Sufficient Velocity, and Questionable Questing.

 

[Racosharko]

Would you read something like this?

None of what you said made me not want to read it nor want to read it.

 

[HappyBunnyWrites]

People complain about this but unironically one of the best stories I've ever read went just completely jumped genres mid story. Modern Mecha/Chinese webnovel slop -> World hop isekai between Modern and Manwha time -> Back and forth several times before the Manwha world gets invaded by crazy powerful beings from another dimension(Still somewhat martial arts) -> Cosmic Horror -> Dimension Crossing into multiverse -> Multiversal technically-minded reality with everything from lasers to sword cultivators to everything else and it was actually incredible how well done it was.

 

[Shamiko]

As long as it’s well executed why not yk

 

[CharlesEBrown]

I Have a story kind of like that on Pocket FM. It lost listeners when it shifted from the Western to the Sci Fi world and I haven't taken it to any fantasy ones (it will go to the "Hellserver" for a final battle ... probably, unless I decide to have that happen in the real world, but will probably need it to happen in both simultaneously). But then again, most of the story is set in a virtual simulation, not "real" worlds (though they feel real to the people in them, both players and "Non Travelers"; NPCs).

 

[RavensQuill]

There are too many people to quote reply to directly, but thank you all for your feedback on this topic. Though I've gotten answers that fall on both sides, I think keeping it limited to per world would suit me better.

In recent times, i've gotten more involved in long story crafting, which is better for my engagement. So while I won't do what I described in this post, I think I've figured out a decent system to use.

Thanks again :)

 

[CheertheSecond]

I avoid them, it's sounds like a clusterfuck. It's already hard to keep to one setting’s rules, and I don't trust beginners to handle it, not even experienced authors to do so. I would even feel unsure if it's some established author’s work.

It will get messy. Fast.

I agree with the trash eater.

 

[Anonjohn20]

best stories I've ever read

Multiversal cultivators

Not gonna lie, but that story does not sound like anything we'd be interested in. I'm glad you enjoyed it though.

 

[Corty]

What if I group my stories by world, and then there may be stories with different tones, but the same world, progressing time through different stories with different characters?

That already sounds better.