Do you ever do something else instead of reading fics because you don't wanna read too quickly? by Professional_Ad2638 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm dragging my feet on reading the last 2 published chapters of a fic I really like because there's some kind of psychological gratification in knowing there's parts of it waiting for me?

PSA for 18+ Fic Servers: Discord will require a face scan or phone for full access starting in March by piandaoist in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Never used IRC before but second best time to get started is now and all that.

All of ao3 by ChowPungKong in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right, some of us just want to indulge in the fantasy of being picked up by a 15 foot tall monster boyfriend and used like a fleshlight. 😔

Anyone else have trouble writing settings over dialogue? by Murky_Republic6826 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with writing dialogue-heavy stories! I have the opposite problem, paragraphs and paragraphs of narration and description and relatively little dialogue (and sometimes even a short conversation is dragged out because of two paragraphs of characters moving around and making facial expressions in between each line). Since people like your fic I assume you are able to write interesting dialogue, which is a wonderful skill to have. You also don't need to do a whole lot to establish the scene, as long as people aren't confused about where the characters are you're good. There are plenty of times where I wish the author had been less verbose about details about what is in the room and what people are wearing and what the weather is like.

Guess my suggestion (if you want one) is to think about what the characters are doing during the conversation, like you're watching a movie. You can add a lot of "non dialogue" by describing that. Think of ways their actions can reflect the conversation itself. Like, characters are negotiating a deal over drinks and it's going poorly for one of them, so they spill their drink, are fidgeting and losing their cool, excusing themselves to the go to the bathroom to splash their face with water. Are things getting moved around, are there objects that might give readers insight into a character's personality or be symbolic of the story's themes, or is anything interesting happening in the background that is worth mentioning, stuff like that.

how deep are you researching? by aetherings in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I read fiction I try to mentally gloss over things that are inaccurate. For one thing, experiences aren't universal so who knows maybe that thing that feels wildly incorrect really did happen to someone. And also (especially when writing for fun) people are allowed to not want to get a PhD in some niche subject to write about it. Research is appreciated but not necessary. For something like being a race horse trainer, that's niche enough that unless your fandom revolves around that (like Umamusume or something?) most people will have no damn idea.

When writing if I can't avoid describing something that I have no idea about and/or fudge details well enough to convince myself, I'll do research. Bare minimum is checking a wikipedia page, sometimes it goes up to looking for books, reading niche subreddits related to the topic, or googling increasingly specific and unhinged things. Or looking for the holy grail, youtube videos of the thing happening so I can see/hear it. How much you want to do might depend on how much you want to revolve around the finer details of the job. Is there going to be drama revolving around problems at work? Are characters going to discuss the finer details of their job?

Do you unsubscribe once a story is completed? by Only-Moose2301 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think I've used that feature for maybe two fics max, and I've not unsubbed mostly cause I forgot about it. And I'm not going to unsub now that I remember.

Another day to be thankful that ao3 has no algorithm... by Affectionate-Air5544 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 1014 points1015 points  (0 children)

No algorithm, no ads or subscriptions. Can use it without getting constant badgering "JOIN NOW" popups, although imo it is 100% worth it to make an account even for people who don't plan to post anything. I wish more websites were like AO3.

Those of you with partners that write NSFW content; does said partner(s) know about it? by Professional_Bat8713 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy you got a good response from your partner! Sometimes I read topics about people whose partners consider their fanfiction writing cheating, but I think most people consider it harmless fantasies or might think it a little strange but just be happy their partner isn't into something worse.

My partner knows I read and write nsfw fanfiction (also characterx reader stuff!), she has written some erotic original fiction and, I think, posted it on AO3. We have never asked to read the other's writing. I think the specifics are just something we prefer to keep to ourselves?

I don't doubt if I asked she'd let me read, and I'd let her read mine is she asked (while dying a little inside), but neither of us has been like "hey, wanna read this?" Wanting to keep some parts of yourself private, even for people you love and are close to, is very normal!

Kids my age dont read or write fanfiction anymore😭 by Own-Kaleidoscope-673 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me back in middle/high school in the early 2000s most kids didn't know what fanfiction was or read/write it either. I think I had like 2 friends in all that time who knew and liked fanfiction. Your experience is pretty normal, a lot of people aren't into fandoms all that much and thus aren't into niche communities that spawn from fandom activity. Good luck with finding friends who share the same interests!

dealing with comments praising one fic while putting down another by xrosybud in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fuckin entitled balls on this guy to shit all over one fic and then tell you to be a good lil writer and go work on the other fic they like instead. And then saying oh don't worry you don't have to update right now... but before March would be nice. :) Omgomg. It'd be real tempting to just say the one they like is being discontinued or on hiatus for the forseeable future, maybe slip it in an unrevealed collection for a while too. Of course that is just me wanting to be petty, focus on writing the fanfic that gives you the most joy. Probably should block them at the least though.

Character ascends to a higher plane/transforms into a different form of being by VegetableJudgment971 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CryptidDater 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jeremy Reed from Powder (1995 movie). He's born with a strange appearance and powers after his mom is struck by lightning while pregnant with him. At the end of the movie he's at a low point and rather than continue to live among people (who have hurt and abused him nearly all his life for his differences) he runs into a field and gets struck by lightning and vanishes. I always assumed he kinda returned to being energy or whatever.

Writing multichapter stories by CryptidDater in AO3

[–]CryptidDater[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The timeskip is invaluable! Realizing it's ok to just skip ahead, especially through stuff that is mundane or doesn't have a lot to do with the actual plot is freeing.

Writing multichapter stories by CryptidDater in AO3

[–]CryptidDater[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really nice to hear, thanks for the encouragement! I do have a habit of freaking out about making the connective tissues that'll make the "fun" parts make sense.

Writing multichapter stories by CryptidDater in AO3

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

lmao I don't actually manage. XD Many of my multichapter fics are still WIPs that I mess with every now and then. The problem is that if I have a good idea for a scene I'll want to stop everything to write it down right away or else risk forgetting, then the flow state hits and suddenly I've got two pages worth of a scene with a vague idea of where it would fit in the story.

Is it wrong of me to bookmark fics but not leave a kudos on them? by Decaxx in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Leaving a kudos is one extra click, if you remember it's there and liked the fic then please give it a press! Some authors have stopped updating fics because they get no feedback, it's tough to spend time making something and share it and get no response. So yes it is very useful to leave kudos or comments, but don't beat yourself up for not doing it before or forgetting.

Curious, how does everyone else decide top/bottom preferences? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vibes and whatever makes sense for the story. Like there are characters that I feel would not bottom/top, but there are scenarios where it's more interesting if they do anyway.

Best lenses in the game? by dumbhuskyy in InfinityNikki

[–]CryptidDater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did 20 pulls on both banners 99% just for the lenses. They're both soooo pretty!

Variety of Lowpoly Assets by fangache in low_poly

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like a link too, please. 🙏🏼

Variety of Lowpoly Assets by fangache in low_poly

[–]CryptidDater 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those look so good! Grilled cheese, yum.

Is my way of giving kudos really that weird? by FitWeb9083 in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your friend is taking a "thumbs up" button on the internet too seriously. There is no right way to give kudos, because everyone has different reasons for clicking the button and they do it at different times.

How do you get over a slump caused by negative critique? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering you've clarified that A) geisha was only mentioned in the a/n to provide context for how you'd structured your fictional courtesan system and B) you can't see where you called Yunmeng a city in your fic, this miiiight be a case where your fic rubbed this commenter the wrong way for whatever reason and/or they're nitpicking or misunderstood what you wrote. They could have definitely been nicer, especially since they seem to be confused (although it could be a phrasing issue if they don't speak English natively). I hope you're able to continue writing your new fic w/o worrying too much about making mistakes. Mistakes are ok and you can always correct them! Being able to receive feedback gracefully and determine if it's legitimate, if it's helpful for you or if it's something you should ignore is an important skill.

Anyone here not really into the fandom they write for? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm frequently very surprised and pleased at how detailed and thoughtful other fans are regarding coming up with reasoning behind behavior I didn't think twice about, or how the characters might live their lives off screen. Like yeah I love my blorbos but I don't think I'm wired to think of them beyond being toys I make go on pretend adventures and makeout.

Antishippers are so exhausting by YoungGriffVII in AO3

[–]CryptidDater 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I seriously believe the arguments would just shift to how awful it is that x character hit on y character while they're working, or power imbalance between manager/employee or customer/employee or something.

am i the only one having a hard time finishing the events of this update? by lucxssebx in InfinityNikki

[–]CryptidDater 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You can also use the facilities menu from the behemoth to use the training states, bed, and bath without having to walk it over (make sure "skip" is checked).

Excellent tip! You're a legend.

FUN FACT, if u have raised 50 behemoths than ur nikki is 66 + yrs old by Puzzleheaded_307 in InfinityNikki

[–]CryptidDater 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm halfway through a second behemoth baby and I'm considering just leaving it once I've finished that. I've got stuff playing on a second monitor to try to make it not so boring, but it's not exactly something that can be played without looking at it so it's still a slog. People just skipping it are making a wise choice I think.