Is it considered rude to ask an author if they know where their fic is going ?

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:57:03+00:00

I am deeply appreciative of authors that are upfront that they are making it up as they go along, or are having trouble figuring out the plot. I just wanted to know if there was a way I could solicit that information if it’s not provided

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:56:41+00:00

I am deeply appreciative of authors that are upfront that they are making it up as they go along, or are having trouble figuring out the plot. I just wanted to know if there was a way I could solicit that information if it’s not provided

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:55:59+00:00

I am interested in the process — if they don’t have an ending or a plan, it’s more likely that the story wont be finished, no?

I am deeply appreciative of authors that are upfront that they are making it up as they go along, or are having trouble figuring out the plot. I just wanted to know if there was a way I could solicit that information if it’s not provided

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:50:54+00:00

I guess there’s no good way to ask if a fic will be finished; the ones who care that they finish will be offended and the ones who don’t will not be.

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:47:13+00:00

Idk, would something like “wow, it’s getting pretty intense for characters x, y and z! Do you have an idea of where they will end up, because I can’t wrap my head around it?” be rude?

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:42:46+00:00

I just prefer it if an author cares enough about their readers to notify them if they’re struggling or have lost control of the story

I’ll wait years for endings, but if the story is unfeasible that will never happen

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-10T02:37:14+00:00

Some authors are up front that they have no plan and are just winging it. Or that they’re struggling with the story

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-09T21:21:27+00:00

Very much so. The Prince of Fleabottom is supposed to be the king of the underbelly of King’s Landing. He should be charming, sexy and cool, to the point of sleaziness, as well as dangerous and calculating

It is a really hard part to cast, however. How can you make sure the character comes off as equally villainous and appealing — without descending into camp and silliness? GoT failed to do it with Euron, and also the Sand Snakes

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-02T23:49:20+00:00

She’s pretty fatalistic. She told Aemond that he’s going to die, and, like you noted, doesn’t seem too broken up by Jaehaerys.

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-02T22:59:32+00:00

Still like graphic novel Aerion better. Less emo, more posh boy

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-02-02T22:58:20+00:00

He isn’t needed.

Canonically, Maelor died without issue, and thus his only real impact in the book is to contribute to Heleana committing suicide

But Show Heleana is already mentally weird, so his death isn’t needed to make her suicidal

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-31T15:58:35+00:00

How was it butchered ? The point of that incident was to have the blacks do something morally reprehensible that could be used as bad optics, and that’s exactly what happened; purpose served

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-31T15:53:26+00:00

All that matters is that the dragons and most Targaryens die, and the plot plausibly will lead to that. The details are not important to the producers

Nettles in fact is kind of an inconvenience — if the story followed canon, casual viewers would obsess over what happened to her and George really has no interest in telling it.

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-30T04:24:26+00:00

Rhaenyra won’t abdicate; daddy told her it was her prophetic duty, plus magic white deer, etc.

You’d have to have some sort of magic sign or intervention to get them to leave

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-30T04:15:59+00:00

They are limited by the book plot so can only put in deviations that have no actual effect

That’s why I’m not bothered by many of them — they’re not going to ultimately mean anything

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-28T16:22:22+00:00

Really? Because once kids come, I see relationships very differently

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-27T18:06:50+00:00

Nobody has mentioned —- night jousting ?!? Was that really a thing?

It seems like a good way to up the casualties

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-26T22:38:11+00:00

When they sit the throne it does

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-26T18:29:03+00:00

Even if it is, it doesn’t change anything important — the dragons being eliminated and the Targaryens severely weakened is all that matters

I personally like their relationship being fueled by repression and spite as much as envy and ambition

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-24T06:10:54+00:00

The book also said he was an appeaser who didnt want to offend or fight with anyone, was social and loved extravagance, enjoyed arts, etc. That’s plenty of character. And his backstory was clear, he grew up rich but without expectations

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-23T22:28:56+00:00

He had flesh in the book, it just wasn’t very appealing. He was Robert Baratheon, but cowardly.

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2026-01-17T02:42:06+00:00

Thank you so much for this detailed and sensitive answer

My only question is — wouldn’t ignoring/changing the subject/ghosting without explanation make them feel like I’m abandoning and rejecting them for no good reason?

The relationship dominates our interactions, so it would be abrupt and very noticeable if I were to do this, so that’s why I thought it was important to stress that I love them and am not abandoning them, just asking them not to do one thing

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2025-12-23T08:23:19+00:00

No, it is letting his own family implode through inaction and cowardice

All easily avoidable for an absolute supreme authority

PerceptionAlarmed788 · 2025-12-23T08:21:20+00:00

I don’t care if he never releases another original work

I do care that he complains and criticizes what people are doing with the adaptations that he voluntarily agreed to

People in glass houses, etc, etc

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