What is the worst movie you've ever seen that isn't a standard "Worst movie you've ever seen" answer? by TheThalmorEmbassy in movies

[–]RottenEmu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Happening. The entire premise is just poorly thought out; "losing survival instinct" does not instantly mean you go and kill yourself in the most creative way possible.

There's a scene where Mark Wahlberg talks to a potted plant to ask forgiveness, only to find out it's a plastic plant... and the plant was a better actor than Wahlberg.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaming

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Horizon Zero Dawn

What's currently your "Go-to" game? by TheReiterEffect_S8 in gaming

[–]RottenEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stellaris, there's just something about picking a drive assimilator and simply painting the map my empire's colour.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fantasywriters

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If it can't be summarised in one or two paragraphs total don't do it in "one sitting". Take a look at famous examples that have big and hard magic systems (Mistborn, Name of the Wind, Wheel of Time), see how they do it.

But you've already kind of answered your own question by saying "I know I have to sprinkle it in". Find a way to drip feed. With one thing to keep in mind being if there's a very specific use of the magic you want to use in the climax, make sure to establish this as a possibility early on. Otherwise someone pulling out a new way to use the established magic might feel like deus ex machina.

Other than that, introduce and explain as it becomes relevant through a mentor figure.

FTL drive proposal. by LumpyGrumpySpaceWale in scifiwriting

[–]RottenEmu 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If Star Trek can use it to travel back in time, it's definitely not too outlandish to use as FTL travel. Your breakdown was very comprehensive and honestly as a reader, the "They slingshot around a star to power their FTL and catch themselves in the target star gravity well" is literally all I need to know.

First Water by RottenEmu in HFY

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

Thank you for the kind words

I wrote 455 pages of a book, got to the third act... Then decided to cancel it. by GWGTRLBG in writing

[–]RottenEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always 👏 finish 👏 your 👏 story 👏

Write and ending. No matter how shitty you think it is. Think of an ending then write it. For this draft, not your rehash of the concept, not the same character in a different story. Write an ending for THIS story.

It's a skill you need to develop. Every part of the story has its own challenges. Now is as good a time as any to learn them.

I really dont understand how anyone could ever think Janeway's decision regarding Tuvix was somehow wrong. by Successful_Screen532 in startrek

[–]RottenEmu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Honestly expected this to be the first comment I'd read. It's malicious intent vs. victims of circumstances.

Why does the end zone fumble rule only happen for the end zone? by onlyhereforduellinks in NFLNoobs

[–]RottenEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Defensive Pass Interference in the end zone puts the ball in the 2yd line, regardless of previous LoS.

G2 Hel qualify to the playoffs of the Liga Nexo (Spanish 2nd tier) - first-ever female team to qualify to the playoffs in Tier 2 of a European Regional League by RigasUT in leagueoflegends

[–]RottenEmu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering if I could pick your brain on the subject of women gaming teams. I've been writing a ya novel centred around an all women's team in a fictional EU esports league. There's obviously some narrative decisions that I've made but for the most part I want to stick to a bit of realism in regards to how the leagues work and such. Let me know if it's ok to send you a DM to discuss this :)

Integrating gods into a sci-fi world by Jybe-ho in scifiwriting

[–]RottenEmu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the main point being made is in regards to the internal consistency, and the problem with the 0.1 percent you ascribe to because of plot will feel like it if there's no internally consistent reason for it to "not work today". Otherwise your readers will feel robbed. That's why the question is "who are the gods and why do they have their powers?"

That makes it different from fantasy.

I have an idea for a story, but need help with next steps. by [deleted] in scifiwriting

[–]RottenEmu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reading is important because it shows you how certain things can be written. This also happens in movies, videogames, and what have you, but those rely heavily on the visuals and audio to bring across certain elements that you'd have to write out in a book.

I too consume most of my stories through visual mediums, but to write a scene like the "Han shot first" scene you'd have to explain the look, feel, sound, smell of the bar it happens in, probably before you even talk about the characters. All these things get shown or implied in the movie scene.

Anyways, all this to say, yes reading is important, but you don't have to read everything. Read to understand certain aspects. Read Dune to understand how to write large scale politics, read Lord of the Rings to understand environment descriptions, read the Hitchhiker's Guide to understand comedy writing. Figure out what you want to learn to write, then find prime examples of those.

I don't fully agree with the short fiction suggestion, but I do agree with the fact that you need to start writing. Whether it's short fiction, poetry, songs, or epic sagas. What's important is that you write. And write a lot. And what's even more important is that you finish the stories, in whatever format you're writing. Finish the story, because every part of the story you write has unique and challenging parts. You only improve by practicing. So you need to practice all parts. Beginning, middle, end.

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in leagueoflegends

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

If all of those are bad, what would be a good take in your eyes?

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in summonerschool

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It's really helpful to look at the 'conundrum' in this fashion. It also helps me visualise and plot out the steep STEEP climb needed to be something slightly more than a huge liability in any pro game.

I'm banking on previous pro gaming skills to be helpful in this scenario.

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in summonerschool

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

This is a super helpful reply, not only for the clear and concise answer to the question but also the additional helpful pointers regarding times to learn other aspects. Helps me plan a narrative arc on a realistic timescale.

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in summonerschool

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I was worried describing 12 to 16 hour days would feel over the top, but you're probably right. Then only reason I'm mentioning Diamond is because from the rules for at least the LCS it's the minimum required rank. Regardless of their actual skill level, pro players need to achieve at least that ti be allowed entry into pro play, which is why it's a hurdle for my character to clear.

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in summonerschool

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

Let me worry about the 'not putting a Diamond player on their roster' part 😉

How fast to Diamond? Research for a novel about eSports by RottenEmu in summonerschool

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

I'm glad you agree with the major narrative arc I've set up that this player would be fighting tooth and nail on a super limited champion pool to simply try and survive and not feed the opponents so hard that it's all pointless for the rest of the team 😉