!http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o456/Laxaria/Signatures/ghost.png! Yay for being horribly rusty <img src="http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o456/Laxaria/Signatures/ghost.png" alt="" /> Yay for being horribly rusty

2009-11-08T06:07:28-08:00

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It is generally ok to bump up threads if you have relevant information to add. Bumping an old thread is often more productive than starting a new one on the same topic. Nonetheless, I wonder if this will actually work. CC has got it working without much issue regarding copyright infringement. It is generally ok to bump up threads if you have relevant information to add. Bumping an old thread is often more productive than starting a new one on the same topic. Nonetheless, I wonder if this will actually work. CC has got it working without much issue regarding copyright infringement.

2009-11-08T05:23:48-08:00

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I'll be lucky to get any writing done today. Planning a midnight stint later to see if I can cover today's lack of words and tomorrow's required words. I blame school work. <hr> Edit: Short extract just for teh lulz: Fire. It was all around. The arid smell of smoke and choking gases. Against the snowing night drop and the freezing snow, the fire was cold. He could see it happening in front of him. Two tall people, in black robes, one of which holding a dripping wet blade. In the roaring bonfire it dripped red, almost glistening with joy as the dark red droplets stained the pure white snow. The blood was still fresh. Racing over to the limp corpse as it fell, Aveal cried out loud. He could not hear himself shout at all, but he knew deep down that it was hopeless. Corpses do not come back to live, but yet he so desperately wished they did. Tears streaming down his cheeks, he turned around and faced the two laughing men. In a pure fit of agony, Aveal charged towards them, throwing his anger out at them. They still laughed as his small hands failed to faze them. In fact, it made them more amused. "I hate you! I hate you!" "Oh look, a small boy trying to kill us. I'm so afraid!" Laughing heartily, one of them pushed Aveal to the ground. He walked over to the shadows and grabbed over another hostage of his. Aveal's eyes glared with shock. He wanted to close his eyes, but it was too late, as a blood curdling scream pierced the cold winter air... I’ll be lucky to get any writing done today. Planning a midnight stint later to see if I can cover today’s lack of words and tomorrow’s required words. I blame school work. <hr> Edit: Short extract just for teh lulz: Fire. It was all around. The arid smell of smoke and choking gases. Against the snowing night drop and the freezing snow, the fire was cold. He could see it happening in front of him. Two tall people, in black robes, one of which holding a dripping wet blade. In the roaring bonfire it dripped red, almost glistening with joy as the dark red droplets stained the pure white snow. The blood was still fresh. Racing over to the limp corpse as it fell, Aveal cried out loud. He could not hear himself shout at all, but he knew deep down that it was hopeless. Corpses do not come back to live, but yet he so desperately wished they did. Tears streaming down his cheeks, he turned around and faced the two laughing men. In a pure fit of agony, Aveal charged towards them, throwing his anger out at them. They still laughed as his small hands failed to faze them. In fact, it made them more amused. “I hate you! I hate you!” “Oh look, a small boy trying to kill us. I’m so afraid!” Laughing heartily, one of them pushed Aveal to the ground. He walked over to the shadows and grabbed over another hostage of his. Aveal’s eyes glared with shock. He wanted to close his eyes, but it was too late, as a blood curdling scream pierced the cold winter air…

2009-11-08T04:15:13-08:00

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2009-11-08T05:35:13-08:00

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<code> <hr> </code> gives <hr> <code> <hr> </code> gives <hr>

2009-11-07T18:47:18-08:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/5/topics/56002?page=7#posts-1438166'>Deriaz</a>:</cite> I’ve found out a great way to keep up, as silly as it is. It works for me, though. Involves the magic of “Writing Buddies”. Every day when I wake up, I write some more. But I check my Writing Buddies to see how everyone’s doing. I find it gives me more motivation to write, not checking NaNo Stats for the day for what I should aim for, but instead looking at Laxaria’s word count and just deciding, “Okay. So, that’s where I stop today.” Seems to make me write much easier since I’m no longer fighting a number, but just wanting to keep up with someone. Yay motivation. ;D</blockquote> and Deriaz is my motivation to keep writing since my ego won't let me be beaten :D <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/5/topics/56002?page=7#posts-1438166">Deriaz</a>:</cite> I’ve found out a great way to keep up, as silly as it is. It works for me, though. Involves the magic of “Writing Buddies”. Every day when I wake up, I write some more. But I check my Writing Buddies to see how everyone’s doing. I find it gives me more motivation to write, not checking NaNo Stats for the day for what I should aim for, but instead looking at Laxaria’s word count and just deciding, “Okay. So, that’s where I stop today.” Seems to make me write much easier since I’m no longer fighting a number, but just wanting to keep up with someone. Yay motivation. ;D</blockquote> and Deriaz is my motivation to keep writing since my ego won’t let me be beaten :D

2009-11-07T16:03:47-08:00

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Nordor, can I have a link to that render? TYVM! Nordor, can I have a link to that render? TYVM!

2009-11-07T06:15:00-08:00

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2009-11-07T06:15:00-08:00

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Don'g overdo the C4D usage guys. :P Don’g overdo the C4D usage guys. :P

2009-11-07T02:44:44-08:00

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2009-11-07T02:44:44-08:00

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I totally posted a poem and no one read/commented. =/ I totally posted a poem and no one read/commented. =/

2009-11-06T16:22:20-08:00

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2009-11-06T16:22:20-08:00

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I don't see what is wrong with the current search bar. I don't use it much, true, but it is quite well designed. It is definitely more effective now than before. The search bar *has* been updated, not too long ago IIRC, so I doubt an update, if any, in the near future. I don’t see what is wrong with the current search bar. I don’t use it much, true, but it is quite well designed. It is definitely more effective now than before. The search bar has been updated, not too long ago IIRC, so I doubt an update, if any, in the near future.

2009-11-06T16:15:59-08:00

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2009-11-06T16:50:24-08:00

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Understandable. Fallen behind on my word schedule, mainly due to procrastination and the end of exams requiring me to relax a little. :D Edit: Word widgets are up. Front page shows everyone's active status. I only placed those who are so far quite active with NaNo. Understandable. Fallen behind on my word schedule, mainly due to procrastination and the end of exams requiring me to relax a little. :D Edit: Word widgets are up. Front page shows everyone’s active status. I only placed those who are so far quite active with NaNo.

2009-11-06T07:13:59-08:00

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2009-11-06T07:48:12-08:00

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"Stories":http://laxaria.deviantart.com/art/Stories-142680808 <a href="http://laxaria.deviantart.com/art/Stories-142680808">Stories</a>

2009-11-06T05:36:45-08:00

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2009-11-06T05:36:45-08:00

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Hey, instead of posting such a large image, post something like a one line saying why you approve or disapprove. You're spamming the thread and being very disrespectful, whether you approve of the topic or not. Hey, instead of posting such a large image, post something like a one line saying why you approve or disapprove. You’re spamming the thread and being very disrespectful, whether you approve of the topic or not.

2009-11-06T00:32:45-08:00

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Thanks Ozzy. :) Edit: "Stories":http://laxaria.deviantart.com/art/Stories-142680808 Thanks Ozzy. :) Edit: <a href="http://laxaria.deviantart.com/art/Stories-142680808">Stories</a>

2009-11-06T00:18:54-08:00

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2009-11-06T05:31:01-08:00

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There should be a best prose and a best poem, because they are *extremely* different literature styles. There should be a best prose and a best poem, because they are extremely different literature styles.

2009-11-06T00:17:44-08:00

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bq. I cant stand writing poetry, but I can challenge Lax to a short story contest, but because of Lax’ tremendous writing talent, I’m going to decide the specifics of the contest :P I’m not really a good writer and English is not even my native language so I’m probably in way over my head, but I think it’ll be fun anyway. Type: Very, very short story. 500-1000 words. Theme: Desert. If Lax accepts the challenge and we’re going through with this – could we whisper the stories to hokage, and then he’ll post them in a battle thread without saying who wrote which story? I’m not sure it’s necessary, I just know that Lax is considered the forums writing master and I’m a newcomer :P <hr> Hmm... IMO the fun of writing is just writing what you want,. :) <blockquote> I cant stand writing poetry, but I can challenge Lax to a short story contest, but because of Lax’ tremendous writing talent, I’m going to decide the specifics of the contest :P I’m not really a good writer and English is not even my native language so I’m probably in way over my head, but I think it’ll be fun anyway. </blockquote> Type: Very, very short story. 500-1000 words. Theme: Desert. If Lax accepts the challenge and we’re going through with this – could we whisper the stories to hokage, and then he’ll post them in a battle thread without saying who wrote which story? I’m not sure it’s necessary, I just know that Lax is considered the forums writing master and I’m a newcomer :P <hr> Hmm… IMO the fun of writing is just writing what you want,. :)

2009-11-05T21:02:17-08:00

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Haha I don't dare claim I'm any good at writing or what not, even if a lot of people tell me otherwise. I just find it fun, to share poems and prose pieces that are just, well a different perspective. :) Haha I don’t dare claim I’m any good at writing or what not, even if a lot of people tell me otherwise. I just find it fun, to share poems and prose pieces that are just, well a different perspective. :)

2009-11-05T07:49:40-08:00

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<blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href='/forums/5/topics/61252?page=28#posts-1429098'>ozzy123</a>:</cite> I want to see Lax in here =<</blockquote> ==*my heart is with words*== <blockquote><cite>Originally posted by <a href="/forums/5/topics/61252?page=28#posts-1429098">ozzy123</a>:</cite> I want to see Lax in here =<</blockquote> *my heart is with words*

2009-11-05T07:43:41-08:00

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2009-11-05T07:43:41-08:00

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piratemonkey, Without a doubt. Interesting use of effects and lighting. The focal is sharp and clear, well positioned and well defined as a focal. There is an amazing creation of depth and flow, being interesting and unique. Good contrast. More could be done to blend the focal into the background though, especially with all the trailing flames it would be nice to see some of them fade into the background. Overall quite a solid piece, if a tad monotone. Add some yellows and oranges, or some complimentary greens, to give it more interest. piratemonkey, Without a doubt. Interesting use of effects and lighting. The focal is sharp and clear, well positioned and well defined as a focal. There is an amazing creation of depth and flow, being interesting and unique. Good contrast. More could be done to blend the focal into the background though, especially with all the trailing flames it would be nice to see some of them fade into the background. Overall quite a solid piece, if a tad monotone. Add some yellows and oranges, or some complimentary greens, to give it more interest.

2009-11-05T07:19:44-08:00

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2009-11-05T07:19:44-08:00

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Well, I'm starting to near the 10k word mark. As usual with many of the things I've written, the story and plot feels a tad slow. Then again, 10k words isn't exactly very significant in many novels that we find all over the place. Look at Eragon, Eldest, OoTP, LoTR, SoT series, etc. Its been an interesting week thus far, even with school and exams. Fun, mainly because I'm enjoying it. Some of my pointers include: - Just enjoy yourself. If you're out of ideas, think about what you have done today or the previous day and incorporate that into your writing. If you're writing about a modern-day contemporary fiction, that works very well. If you're writing in fantasy, then that can work too, with a bit of manipulating. - Try to expand and elaborate on things like description. Don't splurge unnecessarily, but it is useful to describe important scenes or scenery. It helps flesh out your word count, and also adds an interesting touch to your work. - Don't use the backspace button too much. If you don't like what you just typed, either try to make it likeable, or turn the font colour of that section white and continue. - Don't edit as you type. Screw any punctuation, grammar or spelling errors that are left behind. Just keep going. The goal is 50k words, not a perfect novel. <hr> For the word wars, I was thinking of maybe seeing how much every individual can cover across the span of a week. That would be fun, really, but I will probably see myself falling behind soon. Once school kicks back into full gear. =/ Well, I’m starting to near the 10k word mark. As usual with many of the things I’ve written, the story and plot feels a tad slow. Then again, 10k words isn’t exactly very significant in many novels that we find all over the place. Look at Eragon, Eldest, OoTP, LoTR, SoT series, etc. Its been an interesting week thus far, even with school and exams. Fun, mainly because I’m enjoying it. Some of my pointers include: - Just enjoy yourself. If you’re out of ideas, think about what you have done today or the previous day and incorporate that into your writing. If you’re writing about a modern-day contemporary fiction, that works very well. If you’re writing in fantasy, then that can work too, with a bit of manipulating. - Try to expand and elaborate on things like description. Don’t splurge unnecessarily, but it is useful to describe important scenes or scenery. It helps flesh out your word count, and also adds an interesting touch to your work. - Don’t use the backspace button too much. If you don’t like what you just typed, either try to make it likeable, or turn the font colour of that section white and continue. - Don’t edit as you type. Screw any punctuation, grammar or spelling errors that are left behind. Just keep going. The goal is 50k words, not a perfect novel. <hr> For the word wars, I was thinking of maybe seeing how much every individual can cover across the span of a week. That would be fun, really, but I will probably see myself falling behind soon. Once school kicks back into full gear. =/

2009-11-05T07:16:38-08:00

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2009-11-05T07:17:29-08:00

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The prize is a 50k word manuscript. :) The prize is a 50k word manuscript. :)

2009-11-05T04:31:06-08:00

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Interesting statistics. Although much of it depends on how you are able to speed things up as different computers have different speeds, but this is nonetheless an interesting look at it. Had no idea that BWA could be potentially better exp :P Interesting statistics. Although much of it depends on how you are able to speed things up as different computers have different speeds, but this is nonetheless an interesting look at it. Had no idea that BWA could be potentially better exp :P

2009-11-05T04:02:07-08:00

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Im quite sure the aim of the quests is to encourage you to play different games, not the same or similar games. That being said, some of the ideas are indeed very interesting. a RPG master, Puzzle master, etc etc, style awards would be interesting. Like, EG: RPG Master Badges in Mardek 2, Max Marisa, Sonny, Brute Wars, etc. Im quite sure the aim of the quests is to encourage you to play different games, not the same or similar games. That being said, some of the ideas are indeed very interesting. a RPG master, Puzzle master, etc etc, style awards would be interesting. Like, EG: RPG Master Badges in Mardek 2, Max Marisa, Sonny, Brute Wars, etc.

2009-11-05T03:55:39-08:00

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2009-11-05T03:55:39-08:00

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A word war is a war of words, where you write as much as possible to write more than your opponent. Not really a prize, but a very good and effective way to encourage you to write fast and write a lot. Of course, I probably won't participate since its a tad unfair :P So, if you guys want to be part of one, do say so. I don't mind judging :P A word war is a war of words, where you write as much as possible to write more than your opponent. Not really a prize, but a very good and effective way to encourage you to write fast and write a lot. Of course, I probably won’t participate since its a tad unfair :P So, if you guys want to be part of one, do say so. I don’t mind judging :P

2009-11-05T03:50:57-08:00

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2009-11-05T03:50:57-08:00

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Difference Engine. Difference Engine.

2009-11-05T03:49:41-08:00

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2009-11-05T03:49:41-08:00

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Putting my hate of twilight aside, here are some comments: Text. Remove it. If you are unsure about how to put text in as an artistic device, don't add it. The text placement is quite bad, as they steal from the focal and don't add anything to the overall flow, feel or depth of the sig. Their only presence is to fill in negative space that should be better left blank anyway. Secondly, lighting, flow, and depth. Learn how to use these tools and effects to enhance the overall appearance of the piece. They are required to make the piece dynamic and pleasing to look at. Finally, do look up some tutorials on how to utilise the tools you have to build a sig that concentrates on the more artistic norms. The only thing I can agree with, is the rules of third focal placement in sig 2. Putting my hate of twilight aside, here are some comments: Text. Remove it. If you are unsure about how to put text in as an artistic device, don’t add it. The text placement is quite bad, as they steal from the focal and don’t add anything to the overall flow, feel or depth of the sig. Their only presence is to fill in negative space that should be better left blank anyway. Secondly, lighting, flow, and depth. Learn how to use these tools and effects to enhance the overall appearance of the piece. They are required to make the piece dynamic and pleasing to look at. Finally, do look up some tutorials on how to utilise the tools you have to build a sig that concentrates on the more artistic norms. The only thing I can agree with, is the rules of third focal placement in sig 2.

2009-11-05T03:46:48-08:00

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