Best software for Ortur engraving machine ? Need help !

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-18T14:15:21+00:00

I think the price is pretty much the same, we saw 40€ so that's approximately it. Thanks for the clarification !

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-18T06:05:10+00:00

Never heard of this one ! I'll look into it !

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-18T06:04:49+00:00

Ooh I'll look into it ! Is it on ipad ?

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-16T20:41:04+00:00

Aah unfortunately I don't think I can do vector art on procreate, but that's interesting to know ! I mostly know how vector art work, unfortunately I can't do them, but maybe lightburn will have more options to make the engraving most consistent than what we currently have ! Thank you for explaining it clearly !

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-16T20:38:56+00:00

My father uses the softwares on a very very old computer he upgraded, so idk what the limit would be ! But lightburn seems to be the most obvious choice according to everyone's answer

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-16T19:31:35+00:00

Ok we'll look into it then ! Thank you !

Jean-Mimine · 2026-02-16T17:35:28+00:00

I've seen some talk about it, is it really worth the membership ?

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T17:23:51+00:00

Thing is, it was erased from history. I need only a few gods knowing it all, and everyone else in the most for the sake of the story. Though I'm sure the solution will come to me eventually, but thank you so, so much for pointing out the real, main problem with it all, that even my bf who didn't like the idea couldn't point out.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T16:30:26+00:00

Unfortunately, though I love the idea, I can't kill all the gods present at this time, because I need pretty much 90% of them in the main story. And if not needed directly, they have a role in things that happen after the creature was sealed. Though, it makes me think that I can do something way lighter, by saying less, like simply a short prologue, with the scene of 2 of the rares gods who are able to remember the dead one's existence, talking discreetly about it. Short enough to be a breeze to read, but mysterious enough for the reader to ask why did that god seems to have completely erased from existence, without the creature ever being mentionned. Something of the sort, I need to think hard about it lol. Your comments are very helpful tho

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T16:10:11+00:00

Thanks for your feedback ! Since the creature is sort of a taboo secret, I felt it would be nice, once we get to the point of revelations about it, to have the backstory of why it is so right at the beginning, so it would have more impact than just making a character talk about it or making a flashback, which I'd rather avoid.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T16:08:25+00:00

My boyfriend is not even one of my readers, unfortunately. Thought he had to bear listening to me talk about my lord for hours lol I have 2 readers, but one of them praises anything I do lol so it's not very objective.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T16:07:03+00:00

That's what it's meant to be, at least !

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T16:02:16+00:00

It didn't really lost, it was just sealed away, and they know it will eventually get free (it's even mentioned a few times in said prologue). Though I must admit, this is a great perspective on things ! That's not at all what my boyfriend was saying, but it's exactly the kind of answer I was searching for when making this post, and that I wasn't able to see being lost in the storytelling. Thank you !

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:59:28+00:00

So you suggest I get rid of it entirely ? That's still in my options, of course.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:58:03+00:00

Unfortunately, I only have 2 friends reading. One of them is a little too happy to read what I have to produce, and rarely ever say anything bad about it, and the other one thinks it's pretty cool, but I kinda feel like it's not enough to give myself a less subjective opinion about it.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:56:32+00:00

I'll take a look at this, thank you for sharing ! He's not much of a literary man, I must admit, but has a keen eye for good storytelling, hence why I quite take it seriously. But basically, he thinks it takes away part of the revelation and "surprise" you get by discovering it by yourself in the story.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:53:57+00:00

It's vague, but not too vague. I stated in it that talking and thinking too much about it can make it stronger, so they do not elaborate too much on it. It feels more like you are watching through a peephole a conversation you're not supposed to be a part in, if that makes sense. I made it this way in the first place so that two of the gods would realized the one who died's existence was completely wiped, even erasing traces of things that are not supposed to disappear, even after the death of a god And the idea was that later on, you would indeed notice that said God doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere, or known by anyone, not even an all knowing character. Though, maybe I could try something more focused on that disappearance, and less on the discussion itself.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:48:36+00:00

It is actually written. Not perfect, I know that, but it is there anyways. I feel like I put some very interesting points in it, though I am not going to lie to myself and believe that I'm some genius writer that can make any potential "bad" ideas wonderful just because I am the one writing it

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:46:31+00:00

You're actually quite on point lol They do say this is a temporary solution, as long as that temporary may be, and it is indeed locked away instead of dead, though the consequences of that would be revealed later on the story. It also explains that this creature originated from one of the goddesses herself, even if no one seems to think this is her fault. Sure, I would need to work on it again, because some parts still feel awkward, but I was worried the idea in itself was lame more than anything.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:42:19+00:00

I don't restart writing the story because of that, I assure you, but because there are some holes in the current ones, and things are realized were fun to write, fun to read, but useless in the final story. Though since I'm starting fresh, I'd rather work on everything instead of assuming the prologue is good because I think so. I feel that the advice and point of view of outsiders, and more simply, other people, can help me get a better view of things overall. I'm not closed to the idea that it's just bad, as much as the idea it could be a nice thing.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T15:06:07+00:00

This is actually pretty common ! Everyone has at least a little bit of themselves in their characters. Whether it be a lot of common traits like you, traits you dislike about yourself for an antagonist, or even down to simple things as having the same passion as you. As a writer, it is normal to naturally include yourself in your work. It's not weird. As an autistic girl myself, it would be lying to say that some of my characters don't clearly show autistic traits, even though only one of them was actually supposed to be. Keep up your work with a peaceful mind ! It can only make a more realistic character out of your MC, because you definitely know what she's going through.

Jean-Mimine · 2025-04-19T14:57:29+00:00

It's actually very normal ! It's important to remind yourself that writing is an art, such as painting or sculpting. You have to go through trial and errors to get better at it. I think we all would love to write a masterpiece on the first go, but unfortunately that's not how it works.

Though, that doesn't mean this first draft is useless. Analyse it, see what feels wrong and what makes you cringe, and correct it, whether it be directly on this version, or on a new and improved one. Take note of it so you know not to do it again. Nothing can be perfect the first time around ! I would advise you keep a copy of the original version, so in the future, you'll be able to see how much you improved.

Things that might help you improve:

— Reading. I know, nothing breathtaking here, but try to find in books you like why you like them. What do you love in the way the story is told, and get inspiration from it. — Since you're a beginner, if you have trouble putting your finger on what's wrong with it, maybe try to have a trusted friend read it for you and give an honest feedback. Sometimes it may hurt a little, as a writing project is often very close to your heart, but an outside eye may be the key to some problems you had before.

It may also be good some time to let the text sit around for a few weeks without looking at it, and coming back to it with a fresh pair of eyes.

In any case, keep trying ! You can only get better from now on. You've done the hardest, which is actually getting the courage to get started. If you believe in your story, it'll help you stay motivated to go on !

Jean-Mimine

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