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@auspice Supply Closet!

All those handy cleaning supplies for after, after all.

I don't know why I don't have Three Panel Soul on constant repeat.

Cats

The publisher got a printer lined up, so it's now available in dead tree format, too.

A huge thank you to those that reviewed the piece and gave feedback.

I take it as a sign that it was an enjoyable read in that the only notes that I got more than one of could be summarized as: 'I want more.' (Longer story overall, more backstory, etc...)

I polished the story up a bit and got it sent off today. So maybe, just maybe, I'll have a second publication to share with you all soon. 🙂

@arkandel said in Book Recommendations:

I'm halfway through Skullsworn by Brian Staveley.

I just finished listening to the audiobook of this. Narrator was awesome, book was very well done. Superior to the trilogy books in my opinion. Excellent interpretation of Death worship too that I may steal someday if I ever do a fantasy setting.

@Macha

I’ll concede that it is a possibility. It’s a possibility in every sport. A baseball in the head. A stick to the head. A perfectly legal hit that nearly killed Ryan Shazier.

And? It’s football. The guy ran up to Garrett looking to take his helmet off. The fuck, man, sensationalism? Sensationalism.

@cogne1982 said in The Writing Craft:

Do you know how to write a movie script? I see that here you have such good links that will help to do this.

Where I could find the screenwriting tips? I think it will help me to create a script for my game that I plan to create.

I've written a couple short film scripts. I can point to a few books and links, but I'm not yet completely awake. I'll see what I can stir up later on today. 🙂

I do highly recommend formatting software (Final Draft for paid and CeltX for a free option) because that part is vital and hand-formatting a script is a PITA. Also finding your own 'method' for development is really important. Going from draft to script is a process; it's rare you just dive right in. A lot of people absolutely swear by Blake Snyder's 'Save the Cat' method (http://www.savethecat.com/) and I have to say... it works. I've got two of the books (Save the Cat and Save the Cat Strikes Back).

It uses a beat sheet:
https://timstout.wordpress.com/story-structure/blake-snyders-beat-sheet/
Here's Toy Story 3: https://www.writersstore.com/toy-story-3-save-the-cat-beat-sheet/
(You can find other films applied to it. A lot of people will analyze movies using Snyder's method. Either as a challenge, as part of a class, or just for fun.)

Personally, I will rough out the general idea of my script using the Snyder beats, then transfer them to index cards. From there, I start fleshing out the gaps. Index cards are another sort of 'standard' (aka commonly used, but not required). A lot of software (Final Draft, CeltX, Scrivener) offers virtual index cards. You can lay them down, move them around, etc. You aren't trapped with them in a static location on the page. You can visualize where they are. That way if you move a scene, you can actually physically move it.

I actually plan out all my stories this way now, once they go past the outline stage. It's usually outline -> index card -> rough draft...

Ahem. Anyway. I'll dig up some more concrete links later. I know I've got some good videos, too.

I went with the Under Armor Contender for price and recommendations here.

Got it today. I took a Lyft to work because I'm having a really bad fibro day, but I'll be bussing it home, so we'll see how it does then for back support/pain. 🙂

@ganymede Not to completely derail, but ❤ John Waters, loved he got to do a cameo as William Castle in the Crawford vs Davis Fued tv series recently so damn fitting for him.

@thenomain said in Introducing... <Spoilers>!:

@auspice

“Have you tried turning it off and in again?”

Yeah, a reboot worked.

Welp, that seems to be the general answer if it's not working. Refresh and/or reboot.

Just don't... don't do this, or the villagers will lynch you all.

Theno's Mod Voice is a grumble. 🙂

I've had my starter in the 'fridge for the past couple weeks, since I didn't need to make bread. But I'm on my last loaf, so it's time!

I also bought a new jar to keep the starter in, so I can have my mixing bowl back (and make moar starter).

Hopefully I manage to revive it without fucking up.

@Auspice
Go for it. Like I said, feel free to steal the DPL. It's just a really simple set of DPL framework that works when things are tagged NEWS and another category.

@surreality said in Games In Games:

On Shang, someone I played with for ages wanted to run an IC WoD game.

My PC is now running, at this very moment, a Universe of Darkness game on BSG:U using the Lasers and Feelings system.

I will definitely play with you on that server. Or try to, depending on time zone issues! There are some servers that are more serious with rp, or they have more rules anyway, but I just find it light, chaotic fun.

@Apu Know this feeling all too well. All the hugs and empathetic wincing.

Some people just suck. Some don't. I just wish the ones really good at just pretending they aren't heartless, selfish jackasses would stop existing entirely.

@cobaltasaurus So, I joined discord because all my friends from FF14 joined it. So when I joined I created my account based on my FF14 name which is Rory Ejinn on Zalera. Thus on discord I am Rory whereas pretty much anywhere else I'm some form of TakeshiKO or CCubed.

@Monogram said in Elite Dangerous:

Is Elite Dangerous the one that's taking forever to make with people putting down thousands for huge high spec ships or is that another game?

I can't really remember.

That's Star Citizen. Elite Dangerous has been out for a few years and is a complete game. Once you buy it, you're golden. The only money after is for cosmetics, like nameplates for your ship, colored weapon beams or engine trails, flight suits, etc.

I've seen comic book scripts by respected writers that go very deep into the mood and tone background of otherwise minor characters, for the artist's purposes when drawing the character.