Feedback - What do you think of people's RP writing?

[wangxiuming]

Why Emmi. Why.

Nyssis deserves the kudos though; I just had to send gross stuff, Lasvi actually had to react. And somehow even though I was the one who was sending the gifts, her writing made the package recovery super tense and nerve-wracking. Many props!

Also many props to cmosier for Sleepless Nights. Really good read.

AND! I recently discovered Peridan's treatise on Assassination. Must-read for any sneakster!

[FoogooFish]

I'm greatly enjoying the collaboration between Wangxiuming and Nyssis with A Package for a Jackal. It's... cringe-inducing in a way that makes me want to be a fly on the wall. Is it wrong that I want there to be more gifts?

Cmosier's Sleepless Nights as well as The Noble Path are both good reads, too! (Although, I must say that there's not enough "War Eagle" in them for my tastes.)

[Yevelian]

Thanks guys. I just don't have a lot of time to devote to it, but I'll make more of an effort going forward.

[Nyssis]

I feel that Yevelian's post about Tigen deserves some kudos! I enjoy knowing the thoughts of characters, and it was very nice to know the feelings he had over the death of someone who had such an impact on Kirk.

Agree wholeheartedly! Yev did a wonderful job and I hope to gain more insight into the character in the future.

[Catastrophe]

I feel that Yevelian's post about Tigen deserves some kudos! I enjoy knowing the thoughts of characters, and it was very nice to know the feelings he had over the death of someone who had such an impact on Kirk.

[Standur]

I find myself utterly addicted to I Am Owed This by Nwilmen and Blurry. The dual perspective of the same story is intriguing, and you both write very well. More please!

I am going to wholeheartedly second this!

[FoogooFish]

I find myself utterly addicted to I Am Owed This by Nwilmen and Blurry. The dual perspective of the same story is intriguing, and you both write very well. More please!

[Tamha]

I appreciate knowing that people are reading and enjoying my writing, thanks for the kind words and recommendations!

I've been enjoying reading works by Seheren, Chiangtao and InflatableFriend recently, and parts at least of Standur's works, and I read all of R3's thread for Dain, all of which I have enjoyed! I will definitely make time to read some of the other threads recommended here as well.

Lastly I want to say well done to everyone that puts their work up here for the rest of us to read. I know for me at least it takes a little bit of guts to put yourself out there, but it's satisfying to both read what is shared, and to know others are reading what you've posted.

[Sunset Fallow]

And your character is...?

So, as I sit and bathe in the transient glory of seeing my name in digital ink associated with such kind words, I dream of fame and endless RP adventures...well, sorta.

But, then, I ask myself..."Self...you have no character they know...is it always to be such?"

"Well, no...not quite. It is, and I tell you this in the strictest confidence...*wink wink*, a mystery."

"Such an obvious tease...no one will care for your little misery..."

"Mystery, ignorant child...I knew your INT was low...you didn't invest any points in it, did you?"

Sadly, he looks at the ground, obviously quite embarassed. "Well, no...I wanted a STR and CON bigger that all hells creation, so....I made him huge, stupid and really, really ugly." He sighs, awkwardly aware of his classic blunder, the most famous of which is never get involved in a land war in Asia. ((Gods, I love that movie. *laughs*))

"Yes, I realize that some will begin to wonder...'She writes all this drivel, so where is this character?"

"I said that..."

*Menacing glare*

"As I said...mystery, idiot child."

"Ignorant..."

"Whatever"

((I do have a character I play...not the one in this story. I do hope to make this character, but it'll be a bit. A time and place for all things...or so they say.

And thank you for the words. As you have said, I write for myself, but more so I imagine in my little world that a few read my words. It makes the writing so much more as I share. And as for those who also write...you know the joy of which I speak....and I see the beauty in the passion of your words. Thank you!))

[Chiangtao]

Thanks for the kind words.

[FoogooFish]

Thank you for the kind words! I am my own worst critic and think my work is terrible most of the time, so it really means a lot to see that others enjoy my efforts.

In no particular order, I always enjoy the writings of: Sypthe (Johanna Patson,) Standur Grownd (Ryland Padant,) Peridan (Daniel Nobody,) Roguethree (Dain Tornbrook,) Nyssis (Lasvi Norreitryn,) and Kasso (Anasath Zesiro.) I haven't gotten caught up on some of the newer works by Chiangtao, Tamha, Sunset Fallow, and Inflatable Friend, but I'll make it a point to do so (instead of doing work while at work!)

Everyone who writes, regardless of his or her motivations, helps enrich the roleplay we all love here. So keep writing, everybody!

[Thief Of Navarre]

Sunset Fallow, Sypthe, Chiangtao, Chocolate Radio, Tamha, Foogoo and previously Nyssis who has written some beautiful stuff!

I wish I had the creativity, patience and presence to write some good RP stuff but sadly it all but dissappeared in my teenage years.

[InflatableFriend]

Thanks It's always great to get feedback! I do need to relate it more to events in game rather than just necromantic sarcasm.

Sypthe is right with her shout outs, Foogoofish's journals are great, as are Chaingtao's and Sunsets. Chocolate Radios reports from Samak are also a great read, it's really fun to see events from the game get expanded on on the forums.

Peridan and Tamha also write great stories. Well worth reading.

[Sypthe]

The tales of Johanna are fun to read and give a wonderful view into the side of her character that is quite playful.

Thank you very much for your kind words. I'll be entirely honest: people often say they write for themselves. I don't, and I'm very, very glad people are both reading and enjoying what I put up there.

Reading your tiny little comment just made me resolve to write another entry this afternoon. It's amazing how much inspiration and energy a compliment can give?

Along those same lines I want to give a shout out to a few people:

Foogoofish writes a staggering amount, and while one would expect sheer quantity to at some point come at loss of quality, it really doesn't. Amazing work, and always a joy to read.

After interacting in-game with Doc Snyder, I did a little search to see if something journal-y had been written. It was a delightful little read, and gave a cool backstory to the person I'd just interacted with. Awesomely enough, not much later, Chiangtao updated the thread with a new entry! It's really cool work, I recommend it.

I've also been really enjoying the works by Sunset Fallow, if you haven't read "The Ineffable Quality of Being", you're really missing out.

...and I'm only now realizing that Sunset Fallow is the same one I'm responding to. Haha! So right back atcha!

- Sypthe

[Sunset Fallow]

I've been reading a few of the posts and noticed a distinct trend. Rather than dwell extravagantly on the negative, I'd like to compliment a couple. The tales of Johanna are fun to read and give a wonderful view into the side of her character that is quite playful. The Diary of a Necromancer is dark..and could be darker, (if I were asked...which I wasn't. *laughs*) and offers a bit of a left-handed look at what 'it-should-have-been' or perhaps a look at a different view without altering anything.

Now, as for the trend; I have noticed fewer stories of characters as I look back on the earlier posts within Sundren. I really enjoy those stories; the little peep through the windows of their lives to watch vicariously as they go about their business so unaware. It adds so much depth, and peels away at the superficiality that is so difficult to penetrate in a medium that only allows text and the actions of a character, often without motive. Of course, perhaps it isn’t so different from our real lives in that respect, after all.

Well, so much for my soapbox. So to those who take the extraordinary amount of time it takes to post the brief glimpses into your character’s life....thank you so very much. I enjoy each word and learn from what you write…and how you write it.

Sunset Fallow