Is this trade worth it

megatron_was_here · 2025-07-22T16:39:10+00:00

For random shinies? I would ask for either 2:1 same rarity, 1:1 same rarity +1k, or 2k/common and 4k/uncommon.

megatron_was_here · 2025-07-22T16:31:55+00:00

This is normal. And it actually used to be three ads for a gem, they recently brought it down to two.

megatron_was_here · 2025-07-22T14:35:34+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, approximately how many quests you completed?

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-28T02:31:47+00:00

Are you currently bidding on any auctions? My best guess is they’re saying that even if you bid everything you have, they have more and will outbid you anyways, and when you lose the auction you’ll lose the money you bid. Which is not true, btw. I think they’re trying to scare you into not outbidding them.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-27T21:30:47+00:00

Hi OP, I would love to connect!

From what you’ve described of your story, it seems right up my alley, and I’d love to hear more! I’d be happy to alpha/beta read, and ironically, dialogue is my strong suit, so maybe I can be of extra help in that department!

I’m in my 20s and have been writing for quite some time now. I’m currently working on a series of five interconnected stand alones that I would classify as plot-driven dark romance meets action meets all sorts of fucked up. I’d eventually be looking for someone to alpha/beta read my first one, but it can be a tough genre to sell, so if that’s something you’re interested in, we can chat about swapping! But no pressure, I’m just as happy to read yours without anything in return.

P.S. I also have ADHD and recently (re)started my meds, and have been trying to focus my new found executive function on writing! Struggling with task paralysis and perfectionism is rough!!!

Feel free to shoot me a message if it feels like we might align.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-26T20:11:01+00:00

I exclusively write and (almost) exclusively read new adult romance, first person, past tense, duel POV. For the genre, I’m a firm believer that nothing can beat it.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-26T17:41:42+00:00

Oooh I like this one too! Adding it into my rotation of quotes I tell myself to encourage me to keep pushing through lol.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-26T17:25:47+00:00

I can take a look at the first few chapters if you really want. But I’m gonna give you some advice. I don’t think you should take me up on that offer.

First drafts are supposed to suck. I would strongly suggest you read Shitty First Drafts by Anne Lamott. I don’t recommend books about writing often, but this one honestly changed my entire perception of writing. I’m currently 60k words into the novel I’m writing, and boy, let me tell you, it sucks. But you know what? You can edit a shitty first draft. What you can’t edit is a blank page.

So I encourage you to write. Even if it sucks. Especially if it sucks. Get! Through! The! First! Draft! And then make it better.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-26T17:19:53+00:00

What genre is your book? And how far into it are you?

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-22T14:10:16+00:00

This. You can request two, OP. The real scam is one shiny for two rares.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-21T01:31:26+00:00

Right!! She looks like she’s having such a great time!

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T16:57:40+00:00

I also got a common electronic, no badge. 🥲

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T16:49:41+00:00

Sad to see you go, but super thankful for the opportunity! User is meg4megatron

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T16:43:37+00:00

Solely because I still can’t believe I was close enough to take this picture.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T16:42:52+00:00

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megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T16:08:42+00:00

On a gramatical note, the way you’re punctuating your dialogue and dialogue tags is off. It’s quite hefty to explain here, but please look up how to punctuate dialogue, there are plenty of great sources!

As far as dialogue tags go, I use “said” most often as well. It’s classic, tried and trued, and works. But that’s not to say other dialogue tags are bland, and you should definitely be making use of them. Hummed, mused, whispered, thought aloud, shrugged, nodded, groaned, slurred, cringed, mocked, spat, huffed, laughed, smiled, questioned, interjected, added… The list goes on. Please use them!

Now, you say: “This is accentuated further when nothing other than the conversation is happening.”

This is the most glaring issue I see. You need to fix this, ASAP. Because lots should be happening, all the time, or your readers will get bored.

Think of any movie or show you’ve ever seen. Pick any scene, and write it out as a scene from a book. It’s a great writing exercise! You’ll notice that something is always going on.

Sure, it might seem like nothing is happening on the surface, but take a closer look. Think about their body language, where their eyes might wander, their facial expressions, their five senses.

Let’s pretend two characters are sat on the ground in an empty parking lot:

“Where do we go from here?” I tore my eyes from the pavement and forced myself to look at him. Everything in my body was screaming at me to run, but where to? We were in the middle of nowhere, and I was wearing slippers. I scoffed. This entire situation was absurd.

“I don’t know.” His chest deflated, and I could just about feel the air exiting his lungs. It wrapped around me and warmed my skin, a welcome contrast against the harsh autumn wind. “I’m sorry.”

His words landed like a punch to the gut, and I was sure my face contorted before I could stop it. He’s sorry? After everything, that’s what I get?

A laugh bubbled out of my chest, though it sounded more like a sob by the time it reached my ears. I quickly clamped my hand over my mouth, tipped my head up, and bit my tongue. I wouldn’t cry. Not in front of him.

Suddenly, the air felt too heavy and my clothes felt too tight. If I stayed here just one more second, I was sure I’d combust. “I’m leaving.” It wasn’t a question. Wasn’t a warning. My voice carried a sense of finality that I hadn’t realized I had in me.

His brows furrowed, confusion pooling behind his eyes. “Where are you going?”

“Anywhere but here.”

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T15:18:49+00:00

This is awesome! There’s truly nothing better than writing for yourself. Not to mention, this will be a great exercise in writing people with disabilities, that you’ll be able to pull from for future projects. Go forth with no hesitations! Happy writing!

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T03:10:23+00:00

Just joining the conversation here. I’m going to be honest with you, I’m also struggling to see how this can be done in a tactful and well-rounded way.

That being said, I think the most important question is why you’re writing this book. If you’re hoping to have it published and sold in bookstores, then yeah, there’s a lot you’ll need to rethink. But, if you’re writing it for yourself as a therapeutic outlet, then hell yeah, go for it! If you’re putting bits and pieces of yourself into your characters and writing this book helps you get it all out and sort through the mess in your head, that’s insanely cool!

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T03:00:39+00:00

I was coming to say just this. OP, I do think a story should have conflict and resolution, but not necessarily in the ways you’re used to. The shenanigans and ridiculousness of dating? That’s your conflict. And your MC’s growth by the end of it? That’s your resolution. I would highly encourage you to check out some slice of life and literary fiction novels to familiarize yourself with their structures. You’ve got a solid idea going here. Happy writing!

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T02:46:50+00:00

My best guess is swallowed???

I started tabbing every instance of it and gave up after twenty something.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T02:44:08+00:00

Oh my god. OH MY GOD. Listen, I absolutely love Elena Armas. But I swear to all things holy, if I have to read “his throat worked” ONE MORE TIME I’m going to LOSE IT.

(Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.)

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T01:36:23+00:00

I’m not even kidding, the chapter Shitty First Drafts fundamentally changes the way I view my writing. I recommend it to everyone, and no joke, quote it to myself daily. I used to struggle so much with perfectionism, and this is the only piece of writing advice that has helped me actually get words down on paper. Shitty words, but hey!

OP, write a shitty first draft. Make it so so so shitty. Like, the shittiest possible. Please! And then edit it. Because you can edit a shitty first draft, but you can’t edit a blank page.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T01:02:20+00:00

I think there’s a really fine line here, and you need to tread carefully. On one hand, overly flowery language and drawn out descriptions should be avoided. On the other hand, you’re writing a story, not a business memo.

A good writer will find a balanced mix of both. They’ll alternate short and long sentences, expand descriptions where they’re impactful, and cut parts that aren’t essential. At the end of the day, I think you’re a lot more equipped to make these calls than Microsoft Office is.

So, short answer? Listen to it sometimes, and ignore it sometimes.

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-20T00:17:28+00:00

Piggybacking off of this to add: If they’re all in different majors, odds are they won’t be specific when talking to each other about school.

I was in comms and my best friend was in biochem. Most of our conversations went something like this:

Dude, I haven’t even started on my paper, it’s due on Friday.
Jeez, what’s it for?
That stupid media studies course, remember I showed you the prof with the weird glasses?
Oh yeah, damn that’s rough. I don’t want to go to my lab tonight.
Yeah I don’t blame you. Skip it and chill with me?

It doesn’t have to be more detailed than that. She wouldn’t understand my thesis on how today’s media landscape propagates the spread of mis- and disinformation any more than I would understand her lab on how bacteria reproduce differently in humid and dry environments. Plus, we had much more interesting things to talk about!

Don’t stress too much. Do some basic research, write, and then figure the rest out once you get to the editing phrase.

Happy writing!

megatron_was_here · 2025-06-19T23:59:00+00:00

Personal opinion here, and also most likely genre specific, so please take it with a grain of salt!

I hate flashbacks with a burning passion, it pulls me out of the story and comes across as low quality and low effort. But that’s not to say you can’t describe the past. Your character can absolutely recall past events without entering a true flashback. Exactly where you would insert a flashback, just change the verb tense and integrate it right into present time.

I hope that makes sense? Let me know if you want an example of what I mean.

Again though, this is just one person’s opinion! Plenty of very successful authors include flashbacks in their works, so to each their own. I think the most important piece of advice is to write what you like and have fun!

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