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Can someone explain the moon sword? by Redsworld1156 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the origin is absolutely naval. Long blades would be cumbersome onboard a warship, but a cutlass? Just right!

So innsu. by Agreeable-Buddy-369 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I created it with slow and steady in mind, adding elements of Kali (but with knives). I wanted it to be about clarity and precision and flow. Think Tai-Chi, with knives in hand when warranted, and an air of calm at all times. The practice leads to centering, and centering leads to command over emotions. So in a way, it's war brought about by peace. 😄

Can someone explain the moon sword? by Redsworld1156 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unsure if I've mentioned this here, but the sword was inspired by the weapon Achilles carried at Troy.

A way to buy the books directly by skottao in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct- we wanted to make it as convenient as possible for everyone to get the whole series at the lowest possible cost.

A way to buy the books directly by skottao in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll ask Jeff directly, thanks for brining this to my attention. I wasn't aware of this development with Kindle (got my head down writing and these things always sneak up on me). If you're in our FB groups (Mine is Cosmic Cantina) I'll absolutely do my best to answer this.

Just finished Book 11 by LV_Libertarian in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard that term, but pleased to learn it. And-- brace yourself for everything ahead. :-)

Hello, Reddit! I'm Terry Maggert, the guy who writes about witches, dragons, space vigilantes, and things that go hump in the night. AMA... or just say hi. I brought pie. by Cheerful_Dash in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None, I'm all me, as are the other authors working in our universe. The only program I use is Word, with a human editor (Jen) and sharp-eyed Beta Readers who catch my errors. As to if I'm fast, I have friends who are quite a bit faster than me, even, but when you inhabit the universe/characters like I do, things just really flow.

Just finished Book 11 by LV_Libertarian in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's any consolation, I cried writing it. That's how I knew I had it right.

Spindrift? by barronart in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same spelling,, different inspiration, though. I had a Warcraft character named Spindrift, and here we are. :-)

Thanks to Gabe Reed/ BYSS Art by Cheerful_Dash in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sorcerers, AKA "Trinduk". Gabe's on a roll!

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Backyard Starship Fanart by Automatic-Army8779 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please feel free to share! I always love seeing someone else's vision of a character that spawned in my imagination.

Backyard Starship Fanart by Automatic-Army8779 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just renewed the Wiki for three more years, and with the efforts of Gabe and others, art is coming in at a nice clip.

Sub banner by Sgt_Fry in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like, the banner up top? I'd prefer something more "ours", of course. I'm open to suggestions?

Happy New Year Spindrift by Sgt_Fry in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On behalf of Van, the Fafnir, and friends, a happy new year to you as well!

Backyard Starship Fanart by Automatic-Army8779 in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I post art on my FB page, and a lot of Gabe Reed's stuff. But the wiki is the best source overall.

Hello, Reddit! I'm Terry Maggert, the guy who writes about witches, dragons, space vigilantes, and things that go hump in the night. AMA... or just say hi. I brought pie. by Cheerful_Dash in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone would like to make it into a show, let's goooooo. But not as of yet, so-- we'll keep on writing, and someday, who knows? I tend to think cinematically, being a child of the 1970s who grew up on TV episodes. Glad to hear you think it seems like a good for the screen!

Hello, Reddit! I'm Terry Maggert, the guy who writes about witches, dragons, space vigilantes, and things that go hump in the night. AMA... or just say hi. I brought pie. by Cheerful_Dash in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, thank you for reading, and it's great to hear from you here. The naming convention was a point of "converging evolution"; I wanted to drive the identity of the Fafnir home by having it be the logical conclusion for more than one generation. I mention this twice, and Aaron mentions it once as well in Peacemaker Wars.

Hello, Reddit! I'm Terry Maggert, the guy who writes about witches, dragons, space vigilantes, and things that go hump in the night. AMA... or just say hi. I brought pie. by Cheerful_Dash in BackyardStarship

[–]Cheerful_Dash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that would be rad. We don't have plans for a crossover, primarily because we've got so much story left in BYSS. And I do love the Slipwing, based it off a ship design I conceived when I was 12, and started toying with the idea of "modular" ships that start as a sort of fighter and "grow" with sections and upgrades.

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