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[TanithAeyrs]

*HUGS* to Gil. Sorry I disappeared for a while. Work has been crazy for the last month. I've had one weekend in the last 6 weeks where I wasn't on call or on back up call for our new vet (thank god he's here, now (maybe) I can get some time off). Tosses new vet to the wolves and runs.

[Drake_2009]

I noticed I've not got any comments about my first part.. is it that bad??

[jenncgf]

Drake_2009 wrote...

I noticed I've not got any comments about my first part.. is it that bad??

Not at all.  I've had my thread listing all my fics up for a couple months now.  I get plenty of hits, but I think I've had a grand total of two people actually comment on it during that entire time.  And the first one was "hey, just so you know, I'm reading this." 

It looks like you've had 7 hits in just the first hour, so that's a good start. 

[Drake_2009]

Oh right, good. I was getting really worried then.

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

Noble+Alistair is definitely the most prevalent, and also the most popular it would seem. I confess to falling prey to the love of the first playthrough--or rather, the love of the first character. I replayed the game from the Landsmeet every way I could until deciding which outcome would be most fun to write from (Loghain sacrificed, romanced Alistair runaway, only Zevran offering to remain with the PC...wacky hijinks ensue!).

The reason I haven't written anything dwarf-related (though I am working on something for the soingnee/aimo comp) is because I haven't had time to play either origin all the way through. I don't have all the info past Ostagar (I've resorted to Youtube for certain events), and I hate going into a world as rich with culture and history and intrigue as the dwarf kingdom feeling unprepared. I *know* there are hardcore dwarf fans out there (yes, I'm looking at *you* ), and while I'm pretty sure I won't get eaten alive for getting details wrong I'd rather not make mistakes in the first place. Knowing something I've written is half-baked wouldn't satisfy me, anyway.

I'm looking forward to finishing my competition piece, though. I love both the DN and DC origins.

But Female Human Noble, Alistair and Zevran got all my lovin' to date, for no other reason than that I played with them first and started writing them before I'd even finished a second Origin (CE).

Raonar wrote...

I think I'll start to look into Shadow of  Light Dragon's fics soon, seeing as how she seems to know her way around conveying feelings through words rather successfully. And she even got fanart recently, which is something.

Well, don't let the fanart convince you that The Hunt is worth reading--Aimo drew that piece for the magazine, not because she read/likes the fanfic (I don't know on either count).

@Gil - I just want to say that I really like 'Kaidana' as a name. Because I do.

Modifié par Shadow of Light Dragon, 07 août 2010 - 02:11 .

[jenncgf]

Shadow of Light Dragon wrote...

Noble+Alistair is definitely the most prevalent, and also the most popular it would seem. I confess to falling prey to the love of the first playthrough--or rather, the love of the first character. I replayed the game from the Landsmeet every time I could until deciding which outcome would be most fun to write from (Loghain sacrificed, romanced Alistair runaway, only Zevran offering to remain with the PC...wacky hijinks ensue!).

The reason I haven't written anything dwarf-related (though I am working on something for the soingnee/aimo comp) is because I haven't had time to play either origin all the way through. I don't have all the info past Ostagar (I've resorted to Youtube for certain events), and I hate going into a world as rich with culture and history and intrigue as the dwarf kingdom feeling unprepared. I *know* there are hardcore dwarf fans out there (yes, I'm looking at *you* ), and while I'm pretty sure I won't get eaten alive for getting details wrong I'd rather not make mistakes in the first place. Knowing something I've written is half-baked wouldn't satisfy me, anyway.

I'm looking forward to finishing my competition piece, though. I love both the DN and DC origins.

But Female Human Noble, Alistair and Zevran got all my lovin' to date, for no other reason than that I played with them first and started writing them before I'd even finished a second Origin (CE).

Raonar wrote...

I think I'll start to look into Shadow of  Light Dragon's fics soon, seeing as how she seems to know her way around conveying feelings through words rather successfully. And she even got fanart recently, which is something.

Well, don't let the fanart convince you that The Hunt is worth reading--Aimo drew that piece for the magazine, not because she read/likes the fanfic (I don't know on either count).

The Hunt is worth reading.    It really, really is.  <3

[TanithAeyrs]

jenncgf wrote...


The Hunt is worth reading.    It really, really is.  <3

Agreed.  And "The Kill" is starting out really well too. 

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

TanithAeyrs wrote...

jenncgf wrote...


The Hunt is worth reading.    It really, really is.  <3

Agreed.  And "The Kill" is starting out really well too. 

Thank you both! I've been really happy with it/them.

[Sarah1281]

Shadow of Light Dragon wrote...

The reason I haven't written anything dwarf-related (though I am working on something for the soingnee/aimo comp) is because I haven't had time to play either origin all the way through. I don't have all the info past Ostagar (I've resorted to Youtube for certain events), and I hate going into a world as rich with culture and history and intrigue as the dwarf kingdom feeling unprepared. I *know* there are hardcore dwarf fans out there (yes, I'm looking at *you* ), and while I'm pretty sure I won't get eaten alive for getting details wrong I'd rather not make mistakes in the first place. Knowing something I've written is half-baked wouldn't satisfy me, anyway.

I'm looking forward to finishing my competition piece, though. I love both the DN and DC origins.

I've seen some of the comments for that group about how they've never written/drawn anything dwarf-related before and I'm half-worried that someone like that will win. It's silly because it's not like they've never done any writing/drawing or even any DA writing/drawing before but the thought that it's their first dwarf thing and they 're just that good? Kind of a confidence-killer.

[okiness]

The Hunt is good? Thanks then, I'll check it out. Two reccs is a definitely read for me.

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

@Sarah - *laugh* I get what you mean. It feels like a 'true dwarf fan' should win a dwarf comp, no? (even if I suspect one of the nefarious aims of the competition is to increase the number of dwarfy creative pieces out there...). I sort of wish the competition was more keyed towards annonymity for submissions, actually, but I'm sure the judging will be fair.



@Oki - the PC isn't the black sheep of the Cousland family, but hopefully she won't be too disappointing.

[okiness]

SOLD: ...ROFL YOUR NAME IS SOLD WHEN I ABBREVIATE IT OH MY GOD I AM SERIOUSLY LIKE LAUGHING I am so lame. But no, I don't like the black sheep aspect. I play it for laughs! Like I made a playthrough with my friend Kendall and she was horrible...I didn't even KNOW Bryce could do that. But err...if you phrase it like that, I'm ...sorry for offending people here? I didn't mean it anything like that. But...er..okay.......I feel slightly disheartened now for saying my extremely bossy opinion so I will surrender the thread back to the cool kids now.

[Gilgamesh1138]

@Shadow, aw shucks! And I feel terribly guilty being behind on "The Kill" it is so good.



@Tanith, I figured as much! I just missed you horribly!



@okiness, yes Shadow's "The Hunt", and "The Kill" are must reads. Really, read them! They are the shiz.

[Drake_2009]

Ooh your name is Gilgamesh, I hope you know his story. I'm a mythology nerd and I absolutely hate it when people don't even know the stories/ tell half arsed versions.

[TanithAeyrs]

Pokes Gil. you need to catch up on "The Kill" - Zev may be in over his head. BTW, missed you too. Also, I almost have Chapter 17 done, should have it ready for a beta tonight or tomorrow if all goes well.



@okiness - you should read Gil's "Soulmates' as well - truly excellent. Her other work ("Whispering sighs of the Blade" and "The First Cut is Always the Deepest" are companion works and are good in their own right).

[Gilgamesh1138]

@Drake, never fear! While this is technically hubby's account and I stole it from him...I happen to be a big mythology person. My hubby too. I own copies of the classics like "The Iliad", "The Odyssey", a copy of story of Gilgamesh and Inkidu. I am addicted to the written word, and especially mythology. Nerds for myths untie...erm unite! I am so glad someone else caught on to the name. Now do you recognize where the number comes from (hint think modern myth not ancient).

[Drake_2009]

First thing that comes to mind is George Lucas..?

[Gilgamesh1138]

WOOT!!!! You rock! George Lucas it is! *Blows kisses at Drake*

I am also a Lucas mythos nerd.

Modifié par Gilgamesh1138, 07 août 2010 - 03:58 .

[Drake_2009]

WOO!! I was right . I was like George Lucas.. no that's silly it can't be George Lucas.

[Gilgamesh1138]

Well you were wrong and right! LOL! Nicely done Drake.

[Drake_2009]

It's a skill I've learned to master.

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

okiness wrote...

SOLD: ...ROFL YOUR NAME IS SOLD WHEN I ABBREVIATE IT OH MY GOD I AM SERIOUSLY LIKE LAUGHING I am so lame.

Well, usually it's just "Shadow of Light", and people laugh at "SOL" as well for the acronym that throws up. I can't win!

(Unfortunately I am too attached to it to change it, so laugh away! )

But no, I don't like the black sheep aspect. I play it for laughs! Like I made a playthrough with my friend Kendall and she was horrible...I didn't even KNOW Bryce could do that. But err...if you phrase it like that, I'm ...sorry for offending people here? I didn't mean it anything like that. But...er..okay.......I feel slightly disheartened now for saying my extremely bossy opinion so I will surrender the thread back to the cool kids now.

Ack, if my comment came across as snarky then I apologise--I didn't mean it that way. It just sounded like you (vastly) prefer PCs who break the mould of being good/heroic, so I conceded mine might not be that interesting to you. Maybe we just both misread each other, as is wont to happen on the internetz. Come back! I still think you're cool.

[Sarah1281]

What I want to know is why 'heroic' and 'good' so often translate to someone continuously angsting and on the verge of tears the whole story? Especially if the angsting is completly unnecessary and the Warden's getting herself all worked up over nothing! I'd much rather read about a stronger Warden than one that needs everyone in the party to hold her hand the whole Blight because she's just so sad.

[Sialater]

How do you end a fic that doesn't seem to actually want to end?

[Sialater]

Sarah1281 wrote...

What I want to know is why 'heroic' and 'good' so often translate to someone continuously angsting and on the verge of tears the whole story? Especially if the angsting is completly unnecessary and the Warden's getting herself all worked up over nothing! I'd much rather read about a stronger Warden than one that needs everyone in the party to hold her hand the whole Blight because she's just so sad.

Poor writing.