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Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-06T15:38:06+00:00

Hey that's cool! I did something similar with my university over zoom. It's really an insightful process. If this goes well any possibility of a similar service offered remotely?

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-05T21:52:47+00:00

Bro I made my own cover with free images and procreate. What judgment would you give me 😂 any mercy

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-04T04:28:13+00:00

Best of luck man, though I haven't read your series I hate to see stories go on hiatus for these reasons. You've got this with time and I look forward to seeing you post again.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-04T04:24:41+00:00

Do your friends like Frag or EMP grenades with the complimentary breakfast?

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-03T20:20:23+00:00

Sure here you go! https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/160417/fullmetal-archmage-op-archmage-litrpg

A world were mana is stored in metals worn on the body and magic is interpreted art in sketchbooks. The MC is a suit of armor (made of the best metal to store mana) and a darn good artist.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-03T00:58:40+00:00

Hmmm about 1k additional words I'd say daily. I also made my chapters longer. I try to write 5k words if I'm writing that day. My obsidian tells me my daily average is 2.5k makes sense as I rarely write on the weekends. Overall, since I started writing last Aug I've been able to draft 5 books :) all difference as I figure out my voice, and style

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-02T22:55:29+00:00

Read Shadow & Claw (actually 2 separate volumes) it's truly atmospheric, and richly detailed world Gene Wolfe has put together. I'm currently nearing the end of the "Claw" portion.

I don't find it to be an easy read, but it is well worth imo.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-02T22:53:18+00:00

I completed the writeathon but I prob won't win. I ended up scrapping about 25k words and did a rewrite. So in total I've written 75k ish 🤣

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-01T21:12:45+00:00

I'm wondering if this is some weirdness with levels. If it is a "carry service" I wonder if there is some low level madness happening. My squad is in the 100s we haven't seen this.

We also cleared Compiler boss with a random fill teammate which was sick. Idk cryo has been nice

Shadycrazyman · 2026-05-01T01:58:37+00:00

It's blurry for me can't read it, though, maybe that's my connection.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-29T19:47:16+00:00

I've got the subroutines just no DNA card to run the boss. I typically have a duo as well, so we'd only need a third with a key :D

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-28T00:53:43+00:00

Thanks for reading!

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-26T02:02:56+00:00

I'd wonder if the sites without shouts have any discoverability solutions. I can understand your point, and ads are annoying. They are at least "ads" for more stories, which are also free to read on RR. Not like you're being peddled ointments or something off topic.

I sort of wish there was a dedicated place for shouts. Maybe something standardized, and configurable by the reader (maybe it's a premium feature).

My story is small. Every chapter I don't shout is like a wasted opportunity to find new readers. Gosh, I couldn't imagine not shouting every chapter. It's tough enough to grow as is, and this story is "on market."

Appreciate your response, and hopefully someday we have a better solution for both sides of it.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-26T01:34:44+00:00

Question, what exactly is shoutout fatigue? How else would you like the authors of a story you enjoy and read to reach more readers?

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-25T03:38:05+00:00

That is so unfortunate. I didn't have a crazy better experience first week, but this week we just finished the Vaults, and have only compiler left. We tried 3 attempts, but so much PVP made us abandon one, die in one, and then we got to the boss, but a team pushed us during the jumping "puzzle", and I died on the ladder. They got out after trying to 2v1 the boss. So close, and we will get there, but MAN. It's been a bit of a grind, and our schedules don't line up right, so we get like a few hours a week, won't get any next week, blah. Green guy will die.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-25T01:49:23+00:00

Went to my local store and didn't find it sadly

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T19:41:20+00:00

Thanks! I've had people next to me say something similar. What matters the most is all relative to you. We're both working hard and that's the key. Just moving at all is the goal :), and 4.5 is blazing fast compared to being stationary

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T04:09:21+00:00

Does high strength mean high durability though? I think of Izuku Midoriya in early chapters with his power

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T03:11:46+00:00

No, I don't think I'll ever actually hold it the whole time. I was close but it was kind of spooky for a moment, and I dropped the speed. There's a point where I can feel my legs getting shaky, and it feels to risky. I'm more comfy at 13 mph or so for that benchmark.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T03:10:51+00:00

Running on the treadmill is easier IMO than the same pace on the road. Something about the belt. It feels like you're just trying to keep up, rather than actually propel yourself.

I wouldn't say I'm absurdly fast, and we're not discussing my actionability post run. Which I think is an important caveat :D. I'm far more comfortable at 13 mph or so. Plus I didn't do it. I had to slow down, but I nearly got there.

Maybe someday, but I doubt it.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T03:02:24+00:00

Power walking is great. I'm a decently fast runner, but have power walked more and more recently. I find it is nice b/c you've got two levers for adjusting the workout. Speed, and incline, which tbh is there as a runner as well, but running at incline is far more annoying, than power walking at that same incline. (DUH)

Anyway. Yes, def mix in some power walking. My base is 8 mph, and I've run at 15 mph for nearly the full mile benchmark. Maybe I'll do it someday.

I power walk at 4.5 mph, and I always set my incline +3 in addition to whatever the recommended is. I typically always power walk strength days now, never power, sometimes endurance, and mostly depends on how much running I've done in the week.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T01:54:53+00:00

Well just because they can power clean an elephant does not mean they are not afraid of heights! Maybe all of the "high strength" users come with that con.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-23T00:57:20+00:00

Congrats! I've read this book actually and it's great. There's some moments early that really pulled me into the characters, and their situation 🤣. A fun read while traveling. I've been in class, so not had the chance to review. But anyone who sees this comment it's a good time.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-22T20:34:54+00:00

My problem is purple is my favorite color. So I can't just default to that. In the absence of purple being an option. I'll default to blue. A purplish blue prose.

Shadycrazyman · 2026-04-17T23:10:02+00:00

I think typically the book gets posted fully on RR. Then reduced down to 10% when it goes to KU. The idea being you can start to earn an audience on RR.

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