#plot progression

[thepariahcontinuum]

MARZ Rising - Chapter 153: Getaway

Now that the Hunters know the big evil plan they've gotta escape to be able to do something about it. (Also readers on FF Net please excuse any changes/issues in formatting as the site is continuing to be utterly useless)

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Ao3

[matt0044]

While it is interesting to bemoan the lack of filler for a chance...

...I'm not sure if that makes for a good conversation about pacing.

See, I often want to just a show based less on what it could be if XYZ external factors were different like how many episode per season.

Can they convey the stories they wish to tell within 26 episodes per season or 13 episode per season? 10 can seem pretty tight and is becoming the norm.

There's also how some shows seem keen to, rightfully, assume that their show will be lucky to make two seasons. Thus there will likely be a sense that a plotline that could've been delegated for a future season but too many are aware of how companies are allergic to paying taxes like "peasents.

Even so.

While we can take Streaming to task for not giving show even the bare minimum of thirteen episodes, what I care about it how well the creative teams manage with the hand they are dealt with.

Can this "eight hour movie" pace itself well?

Can it feel like a chapter book where its it real page-turner?

Does it know what ideas are important to keep?

Can it give itself time for the characters to just be before the next big plot beat?

Can it juggle characterization with plot progression? A lot of stories are actually more about a character's decisions than just things that happen to them.

I get that good pacing is something terribly hard to judge when pacing itself is only noticeable when it's bad, when it jars you out of the immersion of storytelling. But I feel like if we want to appreciate storytelling better, I think we need to actively be more conscious about these sort of things.

[ask-vio-the-purple-link]

Seeing as Vaati’s here at last it’s time to get his introductions around!

While Vio doesn’t talk about him much, Vaati talks about Vio as if he’s a pet of his. He is shorter than Vio by around 4 inches but that doesn’t stop him from being a menace to others. Taking great joy in seeing fear shown to him

He likes jewelry a lot but finds it inconvenient at the same time so he keeps it minimal. And out of pettiness he altered the wishing cap into being a circlet that way he can act like it’s a crown instead. Afterall he sees himself as king of the world in his own eyes.

Along with that he seems to have some sort of fascination with Red.

Like most Vaati’s he has his other forms, though he just uses a few of them to be lazy for the most part.

[teraprofs]

What were the professors like before this transformation overcame them?

The professors were once very kind and compassionate people. They created us so that they may spend more time with their loved ones... their son, Arven. They were once stable. Loving. They wanted to build a paradise for humans and Pokémon, as well as their boy.

I... still have their memories. Of Arven. He was so tiny in my... their hands. Prehaps. I feel the emotions of these memories. How... so very happy they were.

I've never experienced such happiness for myself. I wish... I could meet Arven. Maybe then... I'd feel that joy as they did.

But... it's simply not meant to be.

It's my purpose to care for the professors. And protect the people of Paldea.

The professors have become too lost. Too far gone. They seek not the betterment of humanity. Only revenge on those that they've precieved to have wronged them. If they're allowed to escape...

They will harm people. They will hurt people. I... cannot let that happen. I'm sorry, creators...

[Warning! Damage to Area Zero seal detected.]

[Lab emergency door integrity 50%]

I'm so sorry...

[fluff-0ff]

Things I learned today working on my second fic!

Have three columns when planning chronology of simultaneous events. For example, in an enemies-to-lovers fic: | Nation A | Nation B | Characters’ Relationship |

It is perfectly acceptable to combine your multitude of WIP ideas into one fic. (But you will need to “eat your baby” and discard something if it doesn’t work.)

If stuck, conjure up a mental image encapsulating the scene and write your way forward and back from it.

Obsess over your chapter when editing, then put it down for a week, then revisit and revise. Rinse and repeat.

For character interactions, test to make sure their body language represents their state of mind to ensure ya DON’T just reach for the easiest, bland mannerism.

Fanfiction has the unique privilege of building off gorgeous prebuilt worlds and characters and histories. Use that.

It is perfect acceptable to write irreverently. You’ve been told that is you at your best. Chin up.

[pikmin-stw-au-ask-blog]

[Everyone sees something glow and friendly glow- and Shepherd runs over and sees a flickering headlamp in the water and olimar dives in with Shepherd]

Shepherd: THERES COLLIN!

Olimar: Holy shit that's alot of blood loss!

*Olimar grunts as he grabs Collin and Shepherd rips the tounges out and prys the mouth open, Dingo and Yonny had to join in to get the mouth fully open*

[They pulled Collin out and yonny seals off the wound and drains Collin's waterlogged helmet]

[spiritguru-sloppypears]

Updated Bot look progression in my AU!

III 1-8: Identical to source; nearly identical to Bow. Has three eyelashes instead of two.

III 9: They have pink and dark blue sides, light blue in the middle.

III 10-12: Has pink and light blue sides with a light blue center.

III 13 trailer: Entirely pink in some scenes, entirely blue in others. No longer has eyelashes.

III 13+: Identical to source. Sometimes drawn with antennae. They are the only nonbinary character that I don't draw with eyelashes because eyelashes were Bow's thing. They aren't Bow.

Assets (plus fixed edges):

[shortandslytherin]

Quick updates

I'm currently working on chapter 2 of The Fake Gryffindor. I'm having trouble with figuring out how I want a certain interaction to go and it's holding me back a bit. It can go two different ways and I can't decide which is better. But it will be posted within the next week or so? While I figure that out, I'm going to work on requests. I've only gotten one but hey better than none.

It's a request that tbh could potentially be really sad. We'll find out tomorrow when I start on it. 👍🏻

[hazbinhoteloc-ninlil]

I shall be posting some Stories here soon that are canon to the plot.

Get ready for some angst/ clumsy comfort.

I don’t know when exactly they’ll be posted, but Yee! I’m working on cooking something up

@sinner-master-adam

I’m looking at you!

[hedgeherbsandhearth]

It is interesting to see what the different Ages of the Evolution were like, even more so how this was noticed through Patterns and what we know as the Zodiac or constellations/seasons. The difference is Ages lasts about 2160 years or so based on history and seasons are only roughly 28 days. Earth has a slow precessional rotation.

For instance, the Age of Taurus, or the worship of cattle and Venus energy.

This wasn't just about worshipping a golden calf as many people assume. It actually wasn't even blasphemous except to those who didn't appreciate the risks taken to leave slavery and Pharoah. How can it be, when that's exactly what their everyday life entailed? Cattle was worshipped for many reasons, notably for being part of the labor. This was an Age of Value, ie: permanence, wealth accumulation, stability, and material growth.

They and many other cultures and faiths at that time also had more of an animism belief which is believing everything has Spirit not just humans.

Fast forward to the Age of Pisces, also known as the time of Jesus. "The fisher of men". This one is more obvious as many know the stories from childhood church dumping.

As we have been transitioning to the Age of Aquarius, we see this in many ways. Sharing of knowledge gained, the Internet, recognizing and celebrating the Uniqueness and Individuality within the Community. This is the Sign of the Rebel, Humanitarian, Technology, and Progression, and Shared Wisdom.

(think of story of Moses on the mountain (Capricorn) and coming down to share the tablets if that helps)

Even though Ages move backwards, the Zodiac moves forward, thus this comes after Capricorn who rules structures, boundaries, rules, the father figure, the government, etc.

Both are governed by Saturn (Kronos in greek for those who understand those stories) and this shows clearly how it is important to have boundaries but also how it is important to be your unique and individual self apart from the conditionings placed upon in growing stages. An example of this is People from a strict household who emancipate themselves.

It feels and looks as if humanity got so caught up in the Individual and Technology part and needs to add back the shared Wisdom and Progression part. We are already seeing the Uniqueness being emphasized again. These are not just separate concepts but part of the Pattern.

*As always, I look forward to any educational discussion. I kept things brief and in my understanding of things for room of interpretation, so I am aware that there is more to it. That means rather than attack myself or an author with limited knowledge and understanding, it's better to be Aquarian like and help educate where there is a lackage. We each create our own reality (Itachi's Speech), we have to have to have to learn to blend and coexist.

#astrology #timeline #nonlinear #Patterns #Zodiac #Ages #ageofaquarius #howzodiacaffectshumanity #animism #Spirit #studies #Evolution #theories #knowledge #precession #Aquarius #Pisces #Taurus

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New 🅗 lore just dropped! :o

On January 14th 2024, H received a voice message from the Advanced Controller of the Great Currency demanding H to open the mysterious box they were sent the previous week.

After a series of other voice messages from Ad=Con, H opens the box, revealing the XLO Handset and Red XLO Disk, with instructions to turn on the phone in one week.

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[thepariahcontinuum]

MARZ Rising - Chapter 151: Aftermath

Following the failed assault on the Grimm Fortress.

FF Net

Ao3

[dr-senpai13]

While I understand the importance of introducing a “powerful” group of “elite” fighters only to have them get destroyed offscreen in order to set the bar for how powerful an opponent is, I would still rather SEE them get defeated, have them put up a fight worthy of their position

[ask-vio-the-purple-link]

A few weeks ago...

Vio seems to be up at the lake nearby his and Blue's current home working on something. A large shadow flying overhead.

Pausing his work the hylian looks longingly over at what seems to be a recently erected monument. Only to have this solemn moment interrupted.

Vaati now nearby Vio lifts a hand seeming to try and appeal something to the hylian. "I'm surprised Violet, you have the means of bringing that foul mouthed avian of yours back within you. I know you can do it. Yet you refuse to do so. Why?"

This sudden appearance doesn't seem to sit well with Vio, or even Bv who momentarily shows as they growl at the mage.

Only to quickly calm themselves and firmly shoot down the idea with a statement of. " You need to leave, now."

"Oh?" Vaati just seems amused by Vio's reaction to him smirking. " And why is it that I should?"

Beginning to laugh a small whirlwind surrounds him revealing the right side of his face where one of the sockets appears to be empty.

"It's not as if though my mere presence is going to harm you. Besides weren't you rather attached to that bird? Just use the power I gave you. Bringing it back is easy!!"

Vaati seems pleased with himself clearly thinks he's doing Vio a favor by telling him this. However he obviously disagrees turning and storming away.

Thinking to himself that he should let Blue know that Vaati is doing this...again.

Seeming firm in his resolve Vio finally has broken his fear of Vaati. He flat out refuses the idea, "Because her time already came. And I'm not so cruel as you to steal her peace in that"

[teraprofs]

Glimmora to the rescue!

How ironic it will be, that Geeta's own Pokémon will be the one to free us from the prison she had built for us.

[Warning Area Zero Lab Damage Detected]

[Entryway seal integrity: 59%]

...

This may take a while. But I am willing to wait.

[fluff-0ff]

Thing I learned working on my second fic today!

If a concept isn’t working, sometimes it’s because it suits a different main character or pairing. The plot was REALLY fighting me. It kept wildly veering into a different direction/genre and the plot’s premise grossly compromised the characters in order to work. In other words, it felt like a mess.

Then I realized that different characters (and the tenor of their relationship) fit better than the pairing I was originally working with. Once I swapped them out and adjusted for their personalities, the plot clicked into place and the outline was easy to finish.