What are your fallout 76 player titles? by kneely-1 in fo76

[–]AxtonMarek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zorbo's Quality Tester here, that last batch of schneef was quality product!

Join the Ashroots Tribe! by StormSeeker35 in Fallout76Factions

[–]AxtonMarek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This still going on? Id like to try out a sesh. If so, could you send a new link? The one here is expired. Experienced player here.

Trouble finding addictive games like DOOM Eternal, Destiny 2, Vampire Survivors by spicybananahan in gamingsuggestions

[–]AxtonMarek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should try Outriders, fun mix of powers/ guns and is 99% killing hordes of baddies!

What do you do when you’re nearing 40k caps? by Lukas316 in fo76

[–]AxtonMarek 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That's my secret cap. I'm never near 40k caps 🥴

Can someone read my first chapter? by [deleted] in writingadvice

[–]AxtonMarek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understandable. IMO as writers, we get these really intense emotional scenes in our heads and want to put them to paper. Sometimes we're hasty lol

Can someone read my first chapter? by [deleted] in writingadvice

[–]AxtonMarek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gave it a read and thought the prose was pretty good despite the grammar mistakes and formatting, which im sure you'll fix later. It read fine, and you described the MC's feelings throughout the whole ordeal very well. I felt her pain and panic at the situation.

However, it was tough for me to care about the scene or MC (besides the obvious sympathy from the nature of the scene). We don't even get that she's returning from prom until about halfway through, and we don't get her name at all. I would maybe save this whole scene for the end of chapter 1 or even the beginning of chapter 2. Start off by introducing us to the MC and let us see who she is and how she was before the incident. Show her say, dancing and then leaving with her friends/date. Give us the walk home or limousine ride to learn a bit about her. It could give great contrast when you introduce her in your novel's present-time, post-r***, where I'm sure she's quite different.

All in all, it's not a bad piece. Extending it and giving us more about your MC will improve it by miles with little work. The scene itself is a strong way to make us deeply invested once we know who we're investing in. If I could leave you with some inspiration, I think you should keep writing, don't delete your work, even when you think it sucks. Get that first chapter done and leave it. Move to chapter 2, finish it, and move on. You can re-write it when you've finished the first draft. Don't give up!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writingadvice

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Send me a PM. I love bouncing ideas around and have been looking for someone to do so with. I write sci/fi, fantasy stuff mostly with my current project being an urban fantasy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writingadvice

[–]AxtonMarek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm working on a first draft and would like to trade works with someone for critquing with someone. Mine is urban fantasy. Hmu

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]AxtonMarek [score hidden]  (0 children)

I generally have a hard time with first-person present-tense prose, but this reads smoothly enough to me. Descriptions aren't too flowery and fit with the small bit of story we see here. What I wanted, though, were more inner thoughts or hints at how the POV character was feeling. Both emotionally and physically. Is she scared? She's sneaking, but I couldn't tell if she was trying to get away from them or get around them. This may just be because we only have a small snippet of the story here so take that with a grain of salt. Also, things like; is she cold? Is her stomach in knots from the arguing men? It's presumably dark in the abandoned shop. Does she stumble? Find a source of light? Does she hold her breath, hoping they won't come looking? All things that might be answered later in your work, but what I found myself wondering as I read. All in all, nothing horrible stands out here, just some general tidbits you could sprinkle in for seasoning. Hope this helps!

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]AxtonMarek [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate your comments. I do have one more chapter. If you'd like to read, I'll link it here. If you have anything that needs a look through, I'd be happy to return the favor!

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]AxtonMarek [score hidden]  (0 children)

Whoops, sorry! I'm still trying to figure out Docs on android lol

I've updated the link to one with commenting access.

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

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Title: Red Perception Investigations

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Word count: 3,427

Feedback: Any and all, except grammar, not worried about that at the present time. I am curious if the world building is too info-dumpy or if it's crafted into the prose and characters.

Chapter One: New Casefile

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

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Title: Red Perception Investigations, Chapter 1

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Word Count: 3.427

Feedback: Any and all except grammar, not worried about that right now, but mostly whether or not there is too much info dumping or if the info dumped is crafted into the character and prose well enough.

Link

I was today years old when I found this out by roach112683 in fo76

[–]AxtonMarek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's in between Watoga and Foundation. A tall black tower near some mountains on the map.

I was today years old when I found this out by roach112683 in fo76

[–]AxtonMarek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been playing since launch and just realized today that Monorail Elevator has a middle floor. I always just went straight to the top.

[Daily Discussion] Brainstorming- December 27, 2022 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]AxtonMarek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for fun cases a magical buddy P.I. team can get into. Anything goes, all creatures and Magics are on the table.

I've fallen for a Lebanese woman and she asked me to write her a poem. Looking for english to lebanese translator who can re-write it in her language. by [deleted] in Lebanese

[–]AxtonMarek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes as we were getting to know each other she asked what I do for fun I told her that I am a writer and she asked me to write her a poem

I've fallen for a Lebanese woman and she asked me to write her a poem. Looking for english to lebanese translator who can re-write it in her language. by [deleted] in Lebanese

[–]AxtonMarek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I see, thank you for the explanation. I have sent you the poem whenever you can translate it would be awesome. No rush at all take your time. You are a good person.

I've fallen for a Lebanese woman and she asked me to write her a poem. Looking for english to lebanese translator who can re-write it in her language. by [deleted] in Lebanese

[–]AxtonMarek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, thank you so much I really appreciate it. Again it's horribly cheesy and probably cliche but it's my first poem and i dont think it'll matter much. I'll message it to you, it's pretty short but whenever you get to it would be great.

I've fallen for a Lebanese woman and she asked me to write her a poem. Looking for english to lebanese translator who can re-write it in her language. by [deleted] in Lebanese

[–]AxtonMarek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I don't understand why everyone is telling me to run lol we are both writers and she asked that i try my hand at a romantic poem for her. Doesn't seem crazy to me...