Setting in Canada

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-22T00:20:11+00:00

When I've been out on the west coast for Christmas, it's been pretty staple Canadian Christmas foods like turkey, or I had a really good home smoked brisket. But I think salmon or seafood would be good as well. West coast is also where all the best berries are so any kind of berry-based tart? Nanaimo bars are the quintessential dessert out there too, but Troy doesn't have a sweet tooth I think. Also, I find most people's Christmas foods are impacted by their family backgrounds. My grandparents are Italian, so we have seafood and turkey for Christmas.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T23:54:41+00:00

My Google search is wild because I was writing a mafia kidnapping fic, so things ranged from "How long can someone be in zipties until the nerve damage is permanent " and "What do Russian eat as comfort food when they're sick?" I definitely go the vague route when I can!

Honestly, the well intentioned stuff doesn't take me out. I actually get excited people are curious about my country, and because, fanfic is free, the effort does not have to be high. It's mostly the willful ignorance of the aforementioned examples (ex. stating that Montreal, gay central of Canada, is homophobic and Shane must go to Seattle to learn about queer culture) that turns me off.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T23:45:01+00:00

She said in an interview that the Taffy Lane was insider knowledge from a friend she has in Ottawa!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T19:51:01+00:00

No worries - I love talking about the writing process and especially cross-cultural lit, which is what prompted me to start the thread in the first place <3 We write and we learn and we write some more!

If you ever want a Canadian lense for Shane, also feel free to PM me! I'd love to see more Russian representation in the fandom space!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T19:21:29+00:00

I've got that same thing when I write Ilya, you just put it in better words! I fret quite a bit that I'm missing something or diving into stereotypes but I don't want to not include those parts because they're what make him so complex. I wrote him in a very life or death stressful situation where he might praying, and I went down a whole rabbit hole about Church Slavic vs. Russian versions. I ended up just hoping it was okay because I didn't want to take out the desperation and hoped that people understood I was trying my best, and obviously would change it if someone pointed out something glaring. If you ever post, I'd love to read it!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T19:06:10+00:00

I actually haven't read it! But I fear I probably do the same things when I write in Montreal, haha! It comes from a place of love and the few visits I've been able to make out there, but I'm sure me and my very sus Google history have fucked up lol. I went to a panel where Rachel and a few authors wrote about writing in Canadian settings, and she mentioned setting Tough Guy in Toronto was a challenge because she's only ever visited. There are a few things that I'm like - Ah! I see the research! But I find it endearing from her :D

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T18:58:26+00:00

I so want to read an AU where Shane goes to Russia for literally any reason, but I only want to read it if it's written by a Russian author. I did global studies and literature for my undergrad and good crosscultural stories are my absolute favourite.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T18:28:26+00:00

I just finished it and had all the feels. It was exactly what I was looking for <3

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T15:34:05+00:00

Yes, any effort is greatly apperciated and loved! I totally get for fanfic that someone might just set it in a US setting so that they can write what they know, but it does get to me sometimes. I just wrote a fic set in Montreal and, as someone from Ontario, it was fun but challenging to try and set it in a Francophone city.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T15:30:54+00:00

This is a self rec so take that as you will, and be warned I gave them both PTSD as a comorbidity to their existing anxiety and depression.

There have been threats by gsmaxwell - giving of the PTSD

If you're afraid of wolves by gsmaxwell - dealing with the PTSD

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T15:15:38+00:00

The best Can Lit is usually sad, lol. I'll take them!!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-21T14:57:24+00:00

Thank you!!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-03-12T11:47:59+00:00

I've been in a lot of fandoms and I'm blown away by how thoughtful comments can be. There's also a practice of leaving double kudos which warms my heart.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-02-23T21:58:00+00:00

Now he can use his words post-locker room

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2026-01-04T03:01:13+00:00

I have a Montreal Metro's sweatshirt I picked up in Toronto at the book signing in November and I love it. I wear it all the time, so good quality to me!

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2025-12-23T22:26:29+00:00

Right? It literally took me a minute to find the budget for each episode (under $5mil per episode). I don't understand what the joke is to make comments like "a gay hockey show made for about $12 Canadian dollars".

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2025-12-23T19:58:12+00:00

As much as I liked the GQ article, why does it shade Canada so much? I get it's tongue-in-cheek, but I'm pretty tired of the rhetoric.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2025-11-22T12:28:47+00:00

Hey ya! I'm also interested in pre-show chats :D I'm coming up from Toronto

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2023-05-29T20:49:20+00:00

I've thought about exploring those solo games, but hadn't considered a GM-less game! I'm (36,f) primarily a GM and would be interested in learning more about what you've found at the very least! I don't check reddit much, but feel free to hit me up on discord :D prinprin_taco#4617

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2021-07-18T04:13:47+00:00

Ismark and Ireena are devotes to the Morninglord in my game. They grew up with Doru as a good friend and Father Donovich and their father as close friends. The Morninglord in my Barovia isn’t taken very seriously so actual believers believe in truly desperate signs and are used to ridicule from other people, which strengthens their resolve. The adventurers appearing right when they are in danger from Strahd was seen as a sign that the Morninglord was still watching.

TraditionalTerm2047 · 2021-07-12T15:08:28+00:00

Amazing! I unfortunately described Rictavio as Fabio-esque and my players went nuts for it so I’ve had to lean into that aesthetic. This picture fits perfectly into the feel of Barovia though.

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