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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Oct 29, 2018 7:25:07 GMT
Ellron Silvertree: Haha, I'd like to make it available for reading. I do have to keep working on it though…haven't touched it since Thursday evening, for a variety of reasons. I'd love to have the full draft done within the month. After that I don't have any clear plans, though I'd like to edit it and then send it out into the world…we'll see. I'll be in touch. Leilani Sunblade: That's fair too. In my case, I don't like to outline the minute-by-minute screenplay, just the characters involved, the obstacles they face, and the outcome. I've tried outlining down to the very last detail before and my stories don't like to be constrained like that. (As this story has clearly shown…) Heheh, I find I quite enjoy writing some older characters who are past the angst and anxiety of their teens and have realised that they don't have it all together and that's fine. And the story wouldn't be relevant if my protagonist were young, either, as his age is a significant motivator for his actions.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Oct 29, 2018 19:19:32 GMT
Leilani Sunblade : That's fair too. In my case, I don't like to outline the minute-by-minute screenplay, just the characters involved, the obstacles they face, and the outcome. I've tried outlining down to the very last detail before and my stories don't like to be constrained like that. (As this story has clearly shown…) Heheh, I find I quite enjoy writing some older characters who are past the angst and anxiety of their teens and have realised that they don't have it all together and that's fine. And the story wouldn't be relevant if my protagonist were young, either, as his age is a significant motivator for his actions. Ah. That's closer to what I do, then, though yours is probably a bit more detailed than mine.
I'm sure that's enjoyable! Angst can be fun, but sometimes I just want to give my characters a good shaking. xD And, yeah, I got that.
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Post by NightBlade on Nov 16, 2018 0:53:57 GMT
!!!!!!!FRIENDS!!!!!!!
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Nov 16, 2018 1:29:21 GMT
Those are very big letters.
Also, hi.
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Post by Warrior of Aror on Nov 16, 2018 1:37:44 GMT
BIG LETTERS ARE GOOD
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Post by Elytra on Nov 22, 2018 7:55:51 GMT
Americans are so weird! I've been listening to a american podcast and they are so passionate about stuff and they know exactly what they want to know. ;P Not my typical kiwi imagining of a person
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Nov 22, 2018 14:10:24 GMT
. . . How is that weird, exactly?
Also, happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it today!
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Post by theinconceivable1 on Nov 22, 2018 22:14:18 GMT
Hey Elytra, your a kiwi! I'n in NZ right now (though I'm an American) what island are you in?
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Post by TheLostLordofAllyra on Dec 16, 2018 20:05:23 GMT
(Totally random!) Let's try to resurrect this website a bit, shall we? To all those on here who celebrate Christmas, what are you doing for Christmas, if you don't mind me asking? Also, what's your favorite thing about Christmas? Favorite Christmas song? IDK, anything!
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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Dec 16, 2018 20:50:07 GMT
I'm not sure of the Christmas Day plan yet…it'll happen. XD Currently I am finding the number of end-of-year "Christmas" breakups amusing. I've been invited to a community trust breakup, a library volunteer breakup, a music team breakup, a local council breakup, a public speaking club breakup, etc.
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Post by theinconceivable1 on Dec 16, 2018 22:09:07 GMT
wow, that's just mostly depressing XD. Sorry TLLA but I do not cair to do much 'resurrecting' at the moment besides you already know my awnsers to at least one of those questions ; )
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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Dec 17, 2018 1:25:48 GMT
Yeah, lots of things ending for the year…but the food is good.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 17, 2018 14:06:13 GMT
I'm spending Christmas at home with my family (as always), and my grandpa is visiting too. Other than that, Christmas break is just squeezing in as much writing, reading, and board game playing as I can. Dmitri Pendragon: I assume these breakups are some kind of end of year reflection or celebration? (Odd name for it, either way . . .)
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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Dec 17, 2018 21:55:35 GMT
Yeah, it's used to describe the group breaking up for the year, to be officially re-formed in the next year. I did think "breakup" was more widely known than it turns out to be.
Sounds good, Leilani! Writing, reading and board games are a great combination. We're doing a board game night tonight for the speech club breakup.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 18, 2018 1:28:12 GMT
Huh. Nope, we don't do that over here. But we don't look at it as the group has broken up for a year either.
Yep! And sounds fun; any games you're looking forward to?
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Post by jliessa44 on Dec 19, 2018 19:53:17 GMT
IM back home, but I'm mostly working. I have to work Christmas Eve stocking shelves which sucks. It's a morning shift at least
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 20, 2018 12:54:34 GMT
Awww. That's rough. I'm sorry.
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Post by TheLostLordofAllyra on Dec 20, 2018 22:28:17 GMT
Well, I hope wherever you all are (work, clubs, etc) that you'll get a pretty okay Christmas.
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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Dec 21, 2018 7:37:56 GMT
Leilani Sunblade: I played Catan with the Seafarers and Knights & Castles expansions. We have Seafarers but not Knights, so it was good to share resources with another family to get a more detailed game. Would definitely have liked more time though. jliessa44: My local council (and my employer) is closing up at 1pm on Christmas Eve and I have to wonder if they think Christmas is getting in the way of their work plans, when it should really be the other way around (work secondary to Christmas). TheLostLordofAllyra: Thanks, you too.
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Post by jliessa44 on Dec 21, 2018 10:19:09 GMT
I get off at three I think. I'm just annoyed because I was off that day and then they were liked "Can you work next Monday?" And I was an idiot who forgot Christmas was on Tuesday so I said yes.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 21, 2018 13:15:06 GMT
TheLostLordofAllyra: Same to you! Dmitri Pendragon: Oooh. I've never played any of the Catan expansions. Of the ones you've played, which do you prefer? jliessa44: Ow. I feel you; I've definitely almost done similar things before.
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Post by Dmitri Pendragon on Dec 24, 2018 5:01:02 GMT
Leilani Sunblade: I think Seafarers offers more gameplay flexibility compared to Knights & Castles, because it expands the board and adds seas and ships. But I've only played Knights & Castles twice, so at the moment I'd rather play Knights & Castles than Seafarers. jliessa44: How long of a break will you have after Christmas? Will it be suitably long to make up for Christmas Eve?
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Post by jliessa44 on Dec 26, 2018 4:39:39 GMT
Leilani Sunblade. I’m honestly just an idiot bc I do that all the time. Dmitri Pendragon. Lol. Not even close. I work the rest of the week. And I’m freaking sick with a fever over 100°F and I’m about 80% certain they won’t let me call off tomorrow.
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 26, 2018 20:35:03 GMT
Dmitri Pendragon: Interesting. So, how was your Christmas? jliessa44: Ouch. And double ouch, since you said you're sick. I hope you feel better soon and that you can get them to give you the day off.
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Post by jliessa44 on Dec 26, 2018 23:05:50 GMT
Dmitri Pendragon: Interesting. So, how was your Christmas? jliessa44: Ouch. And double ouch, since you said you're sick. I hope you feel better soon and that you can get them to give you the day off. I did actually manage to call off sick. I didn’t think they’d let me bc it was an eight hour closing shift. So I’ve spent most of today sleeping
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 27, 2018 14:30:16 GMT
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Post by Kirenyth Fireblade on Dec 27, 2018 14:32:24 GMT
Found this gem... (why don't we ever post memes on here?!)
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Post by Leilani Sunblade on Dec 27, 2018 20:26:04 GMT
Probably because we couldn't on the old UG, and the process is a bit frustrating on the new UG. I've seen that one before, though.
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Post by TheLostLordofAllyra on Dec 27, 2018 22:46:47 GMT
Found this gem... (why don't we ever post memes on here?!) LOL, one of the legendary second breakfast memes. Second Christmas sounds awesome though!
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Post by jliessa44 on Dec 27, 2018 22:52:48 GMT
I mean, I’m getting a fourth christmas
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