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I should write something about prose comedy at some point.

16-Dec-2008 04:11:09

[#FG08YMCQD]

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Awesome, Chek, again, I appreciate it, and don't worry, whenever's convenient is fine, don't feel obligated to get it in ASAP before you do anything else.

16-Dec-2008 17:15:39

CaptChekaka

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Rawr. Exam week is over!
I won't be here this weekend, though.
-- Chek

19-Dec-2008 02:40:08

Amane

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Capt know who i am?
I loved ur matches on that thread =)

19-Dec-2008 15:01:08

Ogdred

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Capt, you need to update the SD QFC.

19-Dec-2008 19:57:13

[#FG08YMCQD]

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Oh, Capt, I've also got another contribution to make, based on alternatives for "said."
When using dialogue, the word "said" is very bad to overuse, and preferably should not be used at all. You should always try to replace "said" with something relevant to the mood of the character. In the following, only a few examples have been used, but there are many alternatives to said for each mood.
Angry:
Argued
Bawled
Demanded
Roared
Bellowed
Griped
Hollered
Screamed
Seethed
Shouted
Shrieked
Yelled
Irritated:
Griped
Grunted
Nagged
Scolded
Snapped
Happy:
Beamed
Giggled
Grinned
Laughed
Smiled
Smirked
Question:
Asked
Queried
Questioned
Requested
Suggested
Wondered
Subtle:
Answered
Commented
Clarified
Explained
Iterated
Mentioned
Mused
Replied
Reiterated
Spoke
Stated
Thought
Told
Unhappy:
Bawled
Cried
Frowned
Groaned
Groused
Grumbled
Howled
Moaned
Protested
Sighed
Sniffed
Sobbed
Wailed
Wimpered
Concerned:
Insisted
Queried
Repeated
Confused:
Mumbled
Stammered
Dramatic:
Boasted
Bragged
Emphasized
Exclaimed
Proclaimed
Tired/Exhausted:
Breathed
Groaned
Mumbled
Murmured
Panted
Yawned
Commanding:
Commanded
Dictated
Nagged
Ordered
Ruled
Scolded
Desperate:
Begged
Beseeched
Exhorted
Implored
Insisted
Pleaded
Prayed
Urged

20-Dec-2008 00:10:25 - Last edited on 20-Dec-2008 12:50:38 by [#FG08YMCQD]

Smok Taunter

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What about casual? In times where my characters are being rather casual in their discussions (for example, discussing the weather or talking about a former event, place or person) then I usually use said.
Do you know anything I could use then?

20-Dec-2008 02:23:31

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Poller5

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His "Subtle" section ought to work for you, Taunt.
Of course, if it's just a conversation between two people that goes on for a while, you can just post the dialogue without the "he said" or "she answered" part.

20-Dec-2008 11:22:46

Ogdred

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There's a lot of lists being submitted now, eh?
Well, I suppose they're helpful; I use too many "said"s for my liking.

20-Dec-2008 11:41:31

Ogdred

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Trying to help make that list better... Alphabetical order and more entries.
Angry:
Argued
Bawled
Demanded
Roared
Bellowed
Griped
Hollered
Screamed
Seethed
Shouted
Shrieked
Yelled
Irritated:
Griped
Grunted
Nagged
Scolded
Snapped
Happy:
Beamed
Giggled
Grinned
Laughed
Smiled
Smirked
Question:
Asked
Queried
Questioned
Requested
Suggested
Wondered
Subtle:
Commented
Clarified
Explained
Iterated
Mentioned
Mused
Replied
Reiterated
Spoke
Stated
Thought
Told
Unhappy:
Bawled
Cried
Frowned
Groaned
Groused
Grumbled
Howled
Moaned
Protested
Sighed
Sniffed
Sobbed
Wailed
Wimpered
Concerned:
Insisted
Queried
Repeated

Confused:
Mumbled
Stammered
Dramatic:
Boasted
Bragged
Emphasized
Exclaimed
Proclaimed
Tired/Exhausted:
Breathed
Groaned
Mumbled
Murmured
Panted
Yawned
Commanding:
Commanded
Dictated
Nagged
Ordered
Ruled
Scolded
Desperate:
Begged
Beseeched
Exhorted
Implored
Insisted
Pleaded
Prayed
Urged
Better, then?

20-Dec-2008 12:18:06

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