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Hm ... I think I just made that kind of post.
Also ... there's this nice little spell called change self ... it makes yourself look like something/some else but not polymorphed into something/someone else. So, the touch would not match the visuals, if you get the idea. Anyway ... I think I'd like to 'change' myself into a drow just before they arrive if you like that idea. So, tell me what you think.

Well, I don't think not advancing the plot is going to be all that difficult considering hoew long it's taken to get here anyway But I agree, it would be a bad idea to move forward when maybe half the authors are activley posting. all it would lead to is confusion and chaos...normally, I like that srt of thing, but not here


......And...don't think I don't know what's going on....T and Ysh gonna be gone for a few, this is all just a cover-up to deprive me of my opportunity to explore their characters more...isn't it?

@BS: LOL! Actually, you could view this opportunity as one to sharpen your characterization skills...in posts that of course don't advance the plot beyond some face-slapping.

Introspection, I think, helps to add depth to our characters, and makes them come alive in the story. This would be an excellent opportunity for character introspection.

I will doubtlessly engage in a good deal of this myself. Of course, head chopping will doubtlessly be involved in this.

Bump. Kinda.

So, I'm thinking of getting back involved into the DF story, and since I've had no writing classes in about 4 months, I'm really missing it.
And, since the plot seems to be at a standstill for the moment,
I'd like to bring my char Farscape back from the brink of death, being called by the DoomBlade, which as Chanak mentioned, is semi sentient, my question for Chanak though, would the Blade have the ability to actively pursue a new master?

I'm sure you've all read the Farscape bio way back amongst the clutter of one of the discussion threads, but he is the son of a cambion, so there is a dark element that could be tempted by the swords power, plus he's a paladin, the evil sword would be happy to corrupt him.
Does that make any sense?
Let me know if this is cool.

@Obsidian:

The Doomblade is a sentinent being...much like Thalimon's own sword is sentinent. However, far from being independent entities, they owe their existence to the wills of god-like powers from the Outer Planes.

Thalimon's sword Avenger was imbued with a fragment of Torm's essence, giving it a semblence of life. Just the same, the Doomblade is an extension of something similar...something dark and insiduous, a piece of evil incarnate from the Abyss. The sword is actively seeking a new master, and will slowly corrupt whosoever accepts it's parasitic embrace...perhaps Demogorgon himself has infested the sword with his malignant mind, extending his will into the Prime Material via the black, Abyssal metal of the sword's massive blade...

The answer is yes, it has the ability to seek out a new master... it's doing it now.

Unless I am mistaken, Ned was interested in these artifacts initially....I'd like to find out what he wants before the sword is taken by anyone else.

All right. I've kept us safe from being buried in a cave-in ... but I've encased somebody in stone.

I was thinking about an berserking duergar or such ... but if anybody actually wants to be stoned (brrr, what a thought), feel free to write it in, raise your hand here or PM me, whatever.

If nobody wants to ... well, too bad for the berserker.

Well, being buried in stone is not fun. I'll skip that thanks.

Whoa. Like being stoned would be boss, but like... I have all this Christmas shopping to do, and I'm like totally tweaked about that but... nah, can't do it. Bummer.

Great post, btw.

For clarity's sake...did the cave in happen in the area inhabited by Thalimon, Nippy, BS, and others?

Originally posted by Chanak
For clarity's sake...did the cave in happen in the area inhabited by Thalimon, Nippy, BS, and others?

The collapse of the western tunnel did not affect any of the Dark Flames, who were all in the cavern at the time it occurred. I am hopeful that they heeded Thantor's warning and fell back far enough into the cavern where they were not hit by any flying debris, etc.

I had two things I wanted to ask. The first concerned the direction of the current battle. How is everyone feeling about it? There had been some talk of the Abomination breaking through to the surface and I wondered if anyone had seriously considered this.

The other thing has to do with posting in general. I remember, at the beginning of the DF story, that the posts were much shorter and the authors played off of one another more often. Over time, the posts have become longer and more involved. While this has enriched the story and led to some amazing passages, it can also have an inhibitory effect on writing. Speaking for myself, it is sometimes difficult to find the time such passages require to craft. My sense is that it would be fun to have a mix of posting styles -- both the newer and longer style and the original, more spontaneous style. That way, each of us could participate in whatever way wished and the story would be a bit more dynamic. Let me know what you think.

Well, though I don't quite know why, I sometimes find the longer posts by people like Chanak, and Scayde, and others somewhat intimidating, almost making me feel obligated to write a post of equal, or greater length (which at times, I just can't find the time, or inspiration to do). While it is very fine writing, it becomes overwhelming at times, and like Than said, it sort've eliminates some of the openess, because of how involved the writing becomes.

I, personally, haven't found the time or inspiration to even post a short addition lately (mostly do to a ton of stress since the end of November, and such, but with Christmas creeping up, I should be posting something soon), but I haven't felt the need to post anything. The most I could contribute to the story, at this point would be killing a spider here, and a rothe there, and though I know how to write that to make it exciting (one of my stengths, in writing, IMHO), it feels somewhat lack luster. to be quite honest, until we actually leave the caves, Aegis will be more of a background character, though I do have some ideas for back on the surface, when things become a little more relaxed.

As for the mix of posting, I'm a bit leary about that. Seeing as I am one of the few people who contribute towards the stories in the Forgotten Realms forum here at GB, I become quite frustrated with the short posts (though, the ones there are often 2-3 sentences, which I'm sure wouldn't happen here ). Maybe if we encourage a bit more character interaction, inside of just writing the one character in, that we are writing for. For instance, there are some characters that ignored by some (Myself (though, I don't mind it too much), Nippy, and even Than, it seems), and some that everyone seems to always write in (Gwally, DW, BS). Perhaps if we were to encourage more group interaction amongst the characters, asking opinions and such, it would harbour some positive results, and maybe we'll find that nice mix Than's talking about. I don't know... Just a thought, I suppose.

My own feeling is that writing is a spontaneous act. It is an expression of mood, circumstance and personal energy. Sometimes these elements manifest themselves in shorter posts, other times in longer contributions. It is all about how one feels during that moment of creation.

Part of what the story is about is to have fun, so I don't think people should feel inhibited, or intimidated at posting shorter pieces. Also, a lot of people have hectic schedules which means they are unable to post as frequently. I sense that it would be easier for some of us to post more often if there were a generally acknowledged comfort level with smaller posts.

Personally, I feel that dropping in one or two sentences tends to be both disjointed and disruptive. However, a paragraph or two (such as Than's recent post) works very well. So I really like the idea of a blend

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Regarding the place we are in the story. I guess I would probably prefer to be on the surface... but is not really a big deal either

Originally posted by thantor3
My sense is that it would be fun to have a mix of posting styles -- both the newer and longer style and the original, more spontaneous style. That way, each of us could participate in whatever way wished and the story would be a bit more dynamic. Let me know what you think.

I like it that we have the different writing styles. I think the mix we have adds a great deal to the story, and as DW has said, creativity is a spontaneous thing. The freer the format, the more open the venue, the more likely it will be that we will all find a niche for our selves and our respective styles

@ Aegis: I try to include everyone in my posts. As an observer at this point I reflect what Scayde is seeing from her vantage point. Some characters are more active than others, so they show up more often, but as any character's action gets posted it is reflected in her observations .

Merry Christmas to you, Chan... I hope you are very much enjoying your holidays.

Merry Christmas, Than. Sorry for the holiday stress release.

Thantor, Chanak please take this to pms.

Thanks T