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Poller5
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Poller5

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Guys, I would like to bring something rather important up.
What you write may not necessarily be what shows up on the final draft -- it may be edited, added to, or any number of things. People can feel free to bring up points that will be added, and Capt and I may edit things to fit better with the format we want and such. If you do not agree with this, then we can't accept your articles (please note that most of what you wrote won't be changed, but we might well add to it and/or change the order a bit).
If you are not in concurrence, SPEAK UP *OW and we will discuss options with you.

05-Jun-2008 21:03:41

[#WPO3NUGNZ]

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Capt, my apologies for missing your response to my earlier comment about plot structre. As Guard, I think it was, said, it would only take 2 posts. Plot structure would include the basic plot steps (introduction, rising action, cli<c>max, falling action, resolution.) It's really very basic.

05-Jun-2008 23:46:23

CaptChekaka

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I'm gonna be gone for a few days, so Poller's running this while I'm camping.
I'll be popping in every once in a while when I come back with my grandparents to feed the dogs and stuff, but, for the most part, I won't be here.
~` Admiral Chek `~

06-Jun-2008 16:31:31 - Last edited on 06-Jun-2008 16:44:40 by CaptChekaka

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I've read your 'Noob story' tips, and I had the idea of making a story of a guy named Wolf, a kind and brave person who resues five begginner adventurers from a tough gang, but i'm stumped on how to do it, and I think i want the plot to be like this:
1: after Wolf saves the band of adventurers, they pledge their aleigance to him and they call him their 'cheif'
2: the gang the tried to attack the beginners claim Wolf and his followers their enemies, and start getting more members
3: Wolf and his warroirs hear of the sudden exclamation and Wolf teaches his troops how to make weapons, how to fight, use the terrain for their advantage when in combat, those things
4: Wolf recruits more members and steals some weapons from the enemy army,
But I don't know what else to do, I thought I would type up what i've got on microsoft and wait till the rest comes to me, got any tips?

06-Jun-2008 18:49:13

CaptChekaka

CaptChekaka

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Well, let's see.
From what I've read, this is going to be more of an adventure than a comedy, so I'd suggest writing it in prose, not script. What you have so far is a fairly basic plot, but a good one to start out a story with. Keep working with what you've got.
Now, as to continuing the plot, I'm not sure how much I can help you with because it is your story, and not mine. However, inspiration normally comes at the oddest times, and, when I write my stories, I normally get down the gist of the plot like you have and then let the rest come to me as I progress. If you want to plan further ahead, you'll have to mainly do some brainstorming.
For the plot, I'd have Wolf come in doing something that's normal for that character. Maybe waking up or something. Then slowly describe him and his surroundings, making sure to introduce the other gang and the adventurers. You could possibly do that in another scene and then have the two come together. Move slowly with the plot and have a fairly reasonable flow to work with, describing the important attributes of the surroundings and characters. If you can, add in some plot twists to keep this original and make sure to allow your characters to have their own distinct personalities.
So, here's what I'd do:
- Keep what you have, brainstorming along the way.
- Don't do this in script. Do it in prose.
- Write a good amount in Microsoft Word and then post it.
-- This will help you get comments and assistance from others.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. ^_^
~` Admiral Chek `~

06-Jun-2008 18:58:55

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