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RE: Writer's Lounge
^That reminded me of the scene from the movie Galaxy Quest when the captain's on the way to the Omega-13 device, but he has to jump between alternating on-and-off jets of fire, and a lot of spikes. That setting might be appropriate for a death or two.
You know, the scene where the woman says "Whoever wrote this scene should die!"
...and if you don't get the ref, go watch Galaxy Quest.
@MrGatr: I'm not modest at all; I'm being truthful.
^That reminded me of the scene from the movie Galaxy Quest when the captain's on the way to the Omega-13 device, but he has to jump between alternating on-and-off jets of fire, and a lot of spikes. That setting might be appropriate for a death or two.
You know, the scene where the woman says "Whoever wrote this scene should die!"
...and if you don't get the ref, go watch Galaxy Quest.
@MrGatr: I'm not modest at all; I'm being truthful.
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I love Galaxy Quest. Tony Shaloub is an amazing actor, and so is Alan Rickman.
I love Galaxy Quest. Tony Shaloub is an amazing actor, and so is Alan Rickman.
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Incinermyn
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A B-list (or C-list) movie from the late 1990's, early 2000's starring Tim Allen and a couple other decent actors. Basically it was about a Star Trek-like show that ultimately flopped, but aliens thought the actors were real space adventurers and went the extra length to recruit them to save their race (even making a complete replica of the spaceship from the in-movie series). That's all I remember anyways... It wasn't one of Tim Allen's better films, but still noteworthy.
MrGatr said:
A B-list (or C-list) movie from the late 1990's, early 2000's starring Tim Allen and a couple other decent actors. Basically it was about a Star Trek-like show that ultimately flopped, but aliens thought the actors were real space adventurers and went the extra length to recruit them to save their race (even making a complete replica of the spaceship from the in-movie series). That's all I remember anyways... It wasn't one of Tim Allen's better films, but still noteworthy.
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I think I can vaguely remember that movie
I think I can vaguely remember that movie
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Alan Rickman and Tony Shaloub were the best actors from that movie imo. Tim Allen was...Tim Allen lol.
Apollo the Incinermyn said:
Alan Rickman and Tony Shaloub were the best actors from that movie imo. Tim Allen was...Tim Allen lol.
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@DNA - I think Zyflair was addressing The Fallen One. I came in second place, not first. In addition, Zyflair has already taken a look at Malice; as evidenced by his comment
Yes. I am aware of how excruciatingly painful my writing style is. I don't need to be reminded of my incessant failure (T^T)
@DNA - I think Zyflair was addressing The Fallen One. I came in second place, not first. In addition, Zyflair has already taken a look at Malice; as evidenced by his comment
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Hey, if anyone wants to check out my poetry thread, and take some time to read some, I'd love to hear any and all feedack!
Hey, if anyone wants to check out my poetry thread, and take some time to read some, I'd love to hear any and all feedack!
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I posted my prologues. THEY COUNT. D:
I totally thought you should have gotten first. D: You have an awesome and descriptive writing style.
Zyflair said:
I posted my prologues. THEY COUNT. D:
Unique Username said:@DNA - I think Zyflair was addressing The Fallen One. I came in second place, not first. In addition, Zyflair has already taken a look at Malice; as evidenced by his comment
Yes. I am aware of how excruciatingly painful my writing style is. I don't need to be reminded of my incessant failure (T^T)
I totally thought you should have gotten first. D: You have an awesome and descriptive writing style.
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@Zyflair – (Chuckles) I wish I was that awesome x3
@The Fallen One - Aww, shucks -^_^-
You are too kind, my friend. Nevertheless, I am glad that you won. I am excited to participate in the next round and write an entry. I have been dabbling in turn-based RP stories for approximately nine years – both in writing forums and with a partner. In my opinion, this is the most exciting writing contest for my interests. I have been eager to return to turn-based RPs for quite a while, now. I haven’t been able to find a new partner, though :<
I attempted to write in a simpler style, once. The results were very frustrating and unpleasant. I had to work harder to accomplish anything – go figure xD
@Zyflair – (Chuckles) I wish I was that awesome x3
@The Fallen One - Aww, shucks -^_^-
You are too kind, my friend. Nevertheless, I am glad that you won. I am excited to participate in the next round and write an entry. I have been dabbling in turn-based RP stories for approximately nine years – both in writing forums and with a partner. In my opinion, this is the most exciting writing contest for my interests. I have been eager to return to turn-based RPs for quite a while, now. I haven’t been able to find a new partner, though :<
I attempted to write in a simpler style, once. The results were very frustrating and unpleasant. I had to work harder to accomplish anything – go figure xD
RE: Writer's Lounge
I think description is one of my tougher points to cover. How much is too much and how much is too little? That question plagues me every time I write. I always get so nervous and I can't wait until I take some creative writing courses in college so I can learn techniques and such.
Slightly off-topic, who are all your favorite authors? I'd imagine at least some of you read on a fairly regular basis if you write. I love Garth Nix, Kenneth Oppel, and Orson Scott Card.
Unique Username said:
I think description is one of my tougher points to cover. How much is too much and how much is too little? That question plagues me every time I write. I always get so nervous and I can't wait until I take some creative writing courses in college so I can learn techniques and such.
Slightly off-topic, who are all your favorite authors? I'd imagine at least some of you read on a fairly regular basis if you write. I love Garth Nix, Kenneth Oppel, and Orson Scott Card.
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Incinermyn
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I always find it better to try and aim to go a little overboard when it comes to description. I'd even liken it to my trade of carpet installion, wherein if you come up just short or just exact on the amount of material you need, it becomes very difficult to do a good-looking job because stuff might have to be patched in as you go to make up the difference.
Anyways, there are only a few authors I've actually liked and followed the works off. My favorite was Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. However, his book The Lost Symbol sort of killed stuff for me as far as continuations from it and the previous books I just mentioned go.
Also, I was wondering for a little while now if anyone else wrote in cursive regularly? I got kind of an interesting reaction on chat today when I shared a picture of one of my Fakemon and someone asked about how much I actually use cursive (which is almost all the time). Before, I was going to ask if anyone else still did in real life because I'd heard it's actually being phased out of schools' curriculums.
The Fallen One said:
I always find it better to try and aim to go a little overboard when it comes to description. I'd even liken it to my trade of carpet installion, wherein if you come up just short or just exact on the amount of material you need, it becomes very difficult to do a good-looking job because stuff might have to be patched in as you go to make up the difference.
Anyways, there are only a few authors I've actually liked and followed the works off. My favorite was Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. However, his book The Lost Symbol sort of killed stuff for me as far as continuations from it and the previous books I just mentioned go.
Also, I was wondering for a little while now if anyone else wrote in cursive regularly? I got kind of an interesting reaction on chat today when I shared a picture of one of my Fakemon and someone asked about how much I actually use cursive (which is almost all the time). Before, I was going to ask if anyone else still did in real life because I'd heard it's actually being phased out of schools' curriculums.