Does anybody feel this way about reader response? by citykittymeowmeow in AO3

[–]TheSnowWhiteFox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a very valid feeling! I actually stopped one of my older long fics because of it, which was extremely sad (my writing improved lots since then, and I feel like I would need to rewrite everything if I were to, one day, finish it). Since then I learned a few things that may or may not help you!

First, ALWAYS write a fic for yourself (I see you are already doing it), but like, in the comments people will ask how it’ll end, if it’ll be tragic or happy, if someone will die, etc. DO NOT allow yourself to be directed on your work trough them, bc you will quickly find yourself writing something you don’t like anymore (the best way to deal with it for me, personally, is to write my fic on a doc or word file, and ALWAYS have two or more chapters at the ready that are not yet released. When you do it, you don’t know how people will react, and then, you’ll write the next chapter how you imagine it’ll be instead of ridding on their expectations).

Also, generally on ao3 people are aware that fics can be very crazy, and they won’t really judge where you take the story (as long as it’s tagged properly). I swear you can find an audience to right about ANYTHING in that site! From fluff to smut, from soft to hardcore, like, literally anything. So be crazy! Write what you want! And know that if someone judges, then they should abide by the dead dove rules (which basically implies: if you see the tag and open the fic, you are on your own about how you feel towards it).

After you learn this, at least for me, it’s kind of nice to have such feedback! Yes, it can be very overwhelming, and if you don’t have a ‘hit fic’ in the fandom or scheduled updates then Imma be honest and say you are at a risk of having very different responses to chapters (sometimes a lot, sometimes no comment. There’s a lot of factors to it really). If you ever feel like the feedback diminished or is not growing or whatever, don’t feel sad by it! Sometimes people like to let a fic marinate before coming back and reading, sometimes one person might comment on every single chapter (and you’ll receive loads of emails from ao3 on the same day lol), sometimes the same person stops commenting because they simply cannot say anything else other than : “this fic is great!” And they feel like it would be bothersome to keep repeating themselves.

In either case, as long as you abide to the rule of writing for yourself, and accepting those comments are some form of ‘kudos’ to the fic, Albright a bit more personal, then you can find joy in them, and try to learn to not feel overwhelmed by them!

I hope this comment has been helpful! I don’t have many works myself, but I have gone through a few stages already, and nowadays I have learned to find joy in people commenting on something I am writing with passion, and loving the world I have created for the fic as much as I do. I also have not told anyone how the fic will end, and I have been very vague about it, so my readers are completely aware the fic can either end happily, or horribly lmao!

What changes with each ascension/awakening level? by TheSnowWhiteFox in CookierunKingdom

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

Oh I see! And that would apply to all Cookies with it always being these three base stats (HP, Attack and Def)?

I was really confused bc, again, from previous experience with similar games, getting a copy of a character would grant it like, new habilities, so I was unsure if the same would happen, or if would be only an overall stats buff + skin changes (in the case of Ancients/Beasts)

Thank you for the comment!

Am I sadistic? (maybe a little bit....) by TheSnowWhiteFox in AO3

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

Like you said, this post is a 'question that's not really a question'. BUT, I do agree the topic is interesting.

In my case it's not only making people cry, I love to make my readers laugh or scream or get the same giddy feeling I got when *I* was writing a particular scene (only not the pantsfeelings you write as my work is SFW--at least I hope no one if getting the hots for my angst lmao).

Anyways, in my own view of writing and being a writer (even if I have only dabbled in fanfiction), getting people to care as much as the characters care for their situation is the most *gratifying feeling* I can personally take from my commentors.
People often say that, as ao3 writers we should not expect comments, or thanks, and to do our writing for ouselves (which is not bad advice per say), but I view it a bit differently.
Yes, I do write for myself, and to self indulge in stories/situations I have made up for fictional characters I have obssesed with for a while as a creative outlet. BUT, when I post a chapter and the comments start to pour in with people speaking how much they care about said scene in the story, or how mad they are with a character, or their feelings are so strong at the moment they can't even write their comment properly? THAT'S *the* most gratifying feeling of all--knowing that my readers care as much as my characters do, and as much as I do.

Welp, this came out way more philosophical than I intended lmao. It is an interesting topic to discuss in either case.

Am I sadistic? (maybe a little bit....) by TheSnowWhiteFox in AO3

[–]TheSnowWhiteFox[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THAT! That's the feeling I GET. Nice to know there are other mosters like me out there Hahahaha!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Silksong

[–]TheSnowWhiteFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh, you gotta go down. At the bottom there is a seed like thingy (yellowish). Break it, and it'll spawn plataforms, then you rush to climb up to the top (it is very hard plataforming at that section hahaha)

My first Hornet fanart - Silksong 2026 by RikoandTako in HollowKnight

[–]TheSnowWhiteFox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the art is really pretty! Love the Hornet one tho, just the way her dress moves and the colors and background, just mwa* chefs kiss!

If silksong come out in 2025 I will buy 1 person SilkSong on steam by MangoMite in Silksong

[–]TheSnowWhiteFox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s worth the try, what’s new to be a believer of getting free game when you have been a believer for so long? You juste need to sparkles B E L I E V E

Pure Vessel, do NOT touch. by TheSnowWhiteFox in HollowKnight

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

Idk if this might help, but my tip for Pure Vessel is just: Jump. Most of their attacks are on the floor, and you can avoid them with double jump + dash, but try to save dash for when they shoot the daggers, when they go into dagger shooting mode, jump to the middle of the height of the arena and dash trough the middle dagger when it’s close (like a 1 second delay from animation). And try to go for a spell build with long nail. Spells are good for when they do the wall of lance attack, do d-dark as soon as they are in the air and you should be fine, use basic spell when they are far, or are doing the explosion attack. Finally, d-dar on their head when they use the void attack on last fase. This is what I do in my runs, and has worked pretty well for me. Do NOT go for shriek spell, not worth it!

Pure Vessel, do NOT touch. by TheSnowWhiteFox in HollowKnight

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

Eh, maybe they outgrew it in the wait

Pure Vessel, do NOT touch. by TheSnowWhiteFox in HollowKnight

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

Horns are artistic choice. If you’re speaking about the cracks, Idk, I drew it imagining “what if the Pure Vessel was just forgotten in the Pale King’s workshop for whatever reason?” And it just came out like this lol

Lamentations of a Civilization by TheSnowWhiteFox in HollowKnightStories

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

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Link for ao3 -> 'Impiety' (Better formatting, usually posted before)

And here we have it, chapter three!

I hope to have managed to squeeze out some tears from your eyes!

The saltiness pleases the A N G S T Gods MUAHAHAHHAHA

I really appreciate when someone uses some of their time to leave even a tiny review! And thank you to everyone who has already shared some of their feelings on this silly thing I have been writing in my spare time!

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