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[Spiritwolf1]

Welcome back

and Fluffy I took no offence it was fun talking and I really do think our views are the same on this, but IM still not taking a shower with my sister thanks

[Dark Satris]

dpMeggers wrote...

Hello again to all my fellow ficcers! I'm recovering from a 3 month bout of real life during which time I've been neglecting you (and your lovely fics) horribly. Many apologies. A no less enthusiastic hello to those who have popped in since my last appearance, I can't wait to read your words.

As Sam said to Rosie at the end of The Return of the King: "Well, I'm back." And just in time for a discussion of asari cultural mores surrounding nudity. My thoughts - asari clothing are probably chosen for aesthetics. I always thought traditional asari clothing was crafted more from really floaty fabrics like silks and chiffons than the weird plastic-y looking stuff we see in game. (Think Padme's rainbow dress in Attack of the Clones).

Also: Happy birthday Drussius.
A note about birthdays - Late September/Early October have a fairly heavy concentration of birthdays in my family/group of friends. I worked out once that it's about 9 months after New Year's Eve/Valentine's day.

Re: Character takeover.
Have I experienced it? Yes. Conversation was supposed to be Damon Shepard's origin story and all about how he went from being an orphaned street rat gang member to being part of a unit that got wiped out by thresher maws and a particular friend that he made and lost along the way. Thanks to the introduction of that friend (Robbie/R.J.), suddenly the fic becomes less about Shepard and more about Shepard, R.J., their families and how the galaxy reacted to the tragedy of Akuze. And even then family members who were supposed to be minor characters elbowed their way into prominence (I'm looking at you Tess). I think part of it was just the fact that a lot of R.J.'s character was defined by the way he grew up and how close it made him and his sister. I also needed Tess to be a bit more fleshed out for the Blitz scenes - otherwise no one would have sympathized with R.J. and Damon when they didn't know if she was safe. If I let myself, I could probably just spend the rest of my time writing backstories for my various minor characters and ignore the main plot entirely. (Unlike what I've been doing up until now - that is...not writing at all).

It's good to be back.

well, welcome back then (although i didn't know you before )

and to the rest of you, i will not be posting anything to do with aformentioned asari conversation, as i have been doing (avoiding the thread somewhat) as it make me *slightly* uncomfortable, and i wouldn't know anything to help anyways

[fluffywalrus]

:3 i was just worried a tad bit that I came off a bit...strong...in discussing the topic. Like I said, I'm pretty passionate about these things, and I often find myself wondering about these kind of things during my free time (and during classes, etc.), and...well, I've studied enough theory to feel pretty confident in what I believe (even if I'm poor at getting my point across at times), so I kind of can be really annoying in that way. At least, that's what some of my friends warn me about

And Dark Satris, no worries There's never any obligation to discuss things that aren't exactly the most on-topic, or anything at all, for that matter I envy your restraint

[Obsidian Gryphon]

@Fluffy, thought it was an interesting view. One which I agree with   For strongly worded and p******, should look in the other threads which are permanently anchored in the abyss.

@dpMeggers, hello!

[Dark Satris]

you know, it is strange though, i have no trouble writing about things like aformentioned asari conversation or reading (i think Les Chevaliers d'Emeraude helped with that, and for those who can read french, look it up or if you have read it; you know what i'm talking about) but talking about it just makes me very uncomfortable. oh well

and slight update; i worked (and am about to more) on chapter 9 for SE, should be coming out next week at the latest.

[MrStoob]

I certainly felt no aggression fluffy. Debate SHOULD be heated though

[Drussius]

Either my computer hates this site, or this site hates my computer. It may be mutual. Last week this site was being flagged by my antivirus software as running harmful script. And the next day it was fine again. Now yesterday, I could log in to this site, but the second I clicked on anything... anything at all... a link, a button, my status update, whatever, it logged me right back out. Couldn't post, couldn't click the help link because every time I did it asked me to log in... nothing. Now today... it's okay again. I do not understand...

But with my tiny rant out of the way, welcome back to Meggers!

[enayasoul]

This site is full of java script errors. Some of mine are not being able to accept/send friend quests, quote posts in groups, send another member an email. If the sender send me one I can reply... can't create groups or join them. Can't upload pictures have to resort to the img tags inside posts. I'm sure there are others.

[Obsidian Gryphon]

Yeah, I get that once in a while. Earlier today, I couldn't log in and I could have sworn I typed in the password correctly. Tried numerous times til I began to feel paranoid (I don't use the same pass for everything, they're all different but still...) and changed my password.

I was going to ask a question...now I've forgotten what it was...getting old....and grouchy....really.  

[Dark Satris]

well, the site lags depend on the computer; if i log on with my dads i have the same problem as druss, on mine or on my iPhone, i stay logged in. so it must depends on the antivirus settings or something like that

Modifié par Dark Satris, 13 octobre 2012 - 02:02 .

[Drussius]

Maybe. I just don't understand why it works fine for months and keeps me logged in, and then suddenly it won't keep me logged in even when I log in and click the "Remember Me" box 20 times in a row. I finally just gave up. Then I come back today and it's fine. It's fickle.

[Dark Satris]

:/
unfortunately, i cant help you there

[His Name was HYR!!]

I'm getting a case of something I've now dubbed "Boring Chapter Syndrome."

Writing a chapter where nothing really important happens, it's just there to move the story along. The creativity has run its course, it's editing this chapter that's the tedious part.

Modifié par HYR 2.0, 14 octobre 2012 - 03:46 .

[Dark Satris]

HYR 2.0 wrote...

I'm getting a case of something I've now dubbed "Boring Chapter Syndrome."

Writing a chapter where nothing really important happens, it's just there to move the story along. The creativity has run its course, it's editing this chapter that's the tedious part.

i know the feeling; im experiencing it right now for Chapter 9, i know what to wright, but i get bored in 1/2 a second when i do
*sigh*

[fluffywalrus]

HYR 2.0 wrote...

I'm getting a case of something I've now dubbed "Boring Chapter Syndrome."

Writing a chapter where nothing really important happens, it's just there to move the story along. The creativity has run its course, it's editing this chapter that's the tedious part.

I hate getting stuck in tedious spots. Or spots that are less interesting to write.
For me, that includes action scenes, where i'm currently at right now in my fic. Storming Chora's Den...*yawn*. Action scenes are so...I don't know, limited, and I always feel trapped by lack of details, and over-usage of certain descriptors and actions.

But yeah, I know the feeling. Where you have a chapter ahead of you that doesn't really go anywhere, but it's necessary for what comes afterward. They're always a chore, so I hope you can get it over with asap^_^

[MrStoob]

I had a couple of back to back non-chapters trying to get the story where I wanted it. It shows in the writing I think too.

[Dark Satris]

hey, another run-in with a problem; i know all asari are natural biotics but how? (the wiki doesn't explain if its because they have Eezo naturally embeded in their body tissues or they somehow magically have them, and i dont want to make an embarrassing mistake. NOTE: i do know that their different nervous system is what allows them to control their biotics)

Modifié par Dark Satris, 14 octobre 2012 - 01:49 .

[hot_heart]

Lilli would be the real expert here, but I believe asari 'naturally' (after much Prothean interference) have eezo nodules throughout their nervous system.

An implant and amp can help augment these abilities (as in, Liara makes use of them in ME1), but I don't believe they are necessary for asari to control them, as it is for humans.

Modifié par hot_heart, 14 octobre 2012 - 02:05 .

[hot_heart]

While I'm here...does anyone put much thought into how their characters curse?

I know there are fallback ones for certain races and characters ("Keelah!", "(By the) Goddess!") but I assume some of you are a little more diverse and creative.

Personally, I don't really have much scope for it, and I tend to stick to the game's own language usage both in severity and style. As in, Miranda won't be swearing up a storm, but she'd use damn/damnit/bloody.

[Drussius]

hot_heart is right on this one. As the codex says, Thessia is an extremely eezo-rich planet, and almost all life there exhibits some amount of biotic potential. Their race naturally evolved to include eezo nodules in their bodies, and the fact that they are naturally-occurring allows them to more easily control their biotic abilities... i.e., they don't need amps to use them, but amps still can augment them.

[Drussius]

I tend to use the commonly-known ones, just because fans are familiar with them. So my asari characters tend to use "Goddess/By the Goddess"... Neela uses "Keelah" and "Bosh'tet"... and of course I manage to work "goddamn" into Zaeed's dialogue whenever it seems to fit. I could certainly come up with something more unique to a character, but I like to use familiar terms from the games.

[MrStoob]

hot_heart wrote...

While I'm here...does anyone put much thought into how their characters curse?

I know there are fallback ones for certain races and characters ("Keelah!", "(By the) Goddess!") but I assume some of you are a little more diverse and creative.

Personally, I don't really have much scope for it, and I tend to stick to the game's own language usage both in severity and style. As in, Miranda won't be swearing up a storm, but she'd use damn/damnit/bloody.

Yea, the worst I've had Miranda say is that 'this is a ****ty mess'.  My Liara 'goddess'es a fair bit.  I try to stick with what's been set in the universe.  Occasional strong language in situations that warrant it.  Except Jack, who effs and jeffs all over the shop haha.

[Dark Satris]

well, hot_heart and drussius, i thank you, and i now can continue with the fic.

S.R.

[Obsidian Gryphon]

I've no idea how to write conforntations between political groups so I've to look into the BSN forums to get an idea. The key word here is "political". I'm a ignoramus where this is concerned but decided it's just a duke out between different ideas.

I have to say though, I'm having a really good :lol::lol: at some of the weird logic/arguments presented in the forums.

[MrStoob]

Obsidian Gryphon wrote...

I've no idea how to write conforntations between political groups so I've to look into the BSN forums to get an idea. The key word here is "political". I'm a ignoramus where this is concerned but decided it's just a duke out between different ideas.

I have to say though, I'm having a really good :lol::lol: at some of the weird logic/arguments presented in the forums.

I'd say it depends on the context.  If two factions are part of the same political system they may 'duke it out' in the political forum of that system.  If one is an 'underdog' faction, they may resort to terrorist activity.  Two great powers may resort to war.

A policital stance is based on concepts and ideas, so setting those premises for the two factions would be important, and particularly what points cause the difference or 'conflict'.  The classic right wing VS left wing is a good example.  In its most crude form, it could be descibed that right wing is about the self, left wing is about the many,  I wouldn't use BSN as a bench mark though :happy:

Modifié par MrStoob, 14 octobre 2012 - 04:29 .