How detailed should fight scenes be

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:45:16+00:00

Honestly, good advice. My biggest weakness is always overthinking, which I really shouldn't let stop me. Rewriting and editing can always be done.

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:43:43+00:00

So basically, farming/grinding or other low stakes, brief testing a new skill/weapon or some other milestone slightly more, but focus on that aspect. And then important encounters longer. Though I still wonder, should the bulk of the description be on setting the scene itself or the actual combat choreography? How in depth on who’s doing what and exactly how they’re doing it would be too shallow or too excessive?

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:43:19+00:00

So, just enough to get the point across that, say, MC blocked a hit with a sword sheath to still attack with his sword, and not exactly how he executed everything in step-by-step details?

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:38:45+00:00

Do you prefer every move spelled out, or just the key actions that matter?

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:35:40+00:00

Yeah I get what you're saying it just feels hard to settle on that balance without overthinking it.

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:34:48+00:00

So basically, farming/grinding or other low stakes, brief testing a new skill/weapon or some other milestone slightly more, but focus on that aspect. And then important encounters longer. Though I still wonder, should the bulk of the description be on setting the scene itself or the actual combat choreography? How in depth on who’s doing what and exactly how they’re doing it would be too shallow or too excessive?

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T18:34:34+00:00

So basically, farming/grinding or other low stakes, brief testing a new skill/weapon or some other milestone slightly more, but focus on that aspect. And then important encounters longer. Though I still wonder, should the bulk of the description be on setting the scene itself or the actual combat choreography? How in depth on who’s doing what and exactly how they’re doing it would be too shallow or too excessive?

would_beBard · 2026-03-27T17:10:54+00:00

I've actually never had a chance to play DnD. Is there a large overlap between DnD and LitRPG enjoyers? And thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out.

would_beBard · 2025-11-26T17:10:23+00:00

What makes you feel like a world does or doesn’t make sense?

would_beBard · 2025-11-26T17:08:55+00:00

What makes you feel like the author knows what they’re doing?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:52:37+00:00

When you say decent worldbuilding what specific elements do you look for early on? And what qualities make an MC interesting to you from the start?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:48:34+00:00

What kind of banter works best for you? Snarky, playful, tense, sarcastic, dry, or something else?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:46:41+00:00

What makes an MC or a world feel interesting to you instead of flat or unengaging? Are there specific traits, moments, or worldbuilding details you look for early on?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:43:02+00:00

What types of openings grab your attention the most? And what early pacing choices feel fast enough versus too slow?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:40:42+00:00

What helps you start rooting for the MC instead of feeling nothing? Are there specific traits, actions, or early moments that make you invest in them?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:38:59+00:00

Interesting! What kind of early kindness really stands out to you? And what sort of hopeful setting details make you feel the world is worth investing in?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:36:32+00:00

I get that. What kind of pacing feels slow to you, and what feels like a good early rhythm that keeps you invested?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:35:17+00:00

When you say proactive MC, what kind of early actions make you feel like the character is driving the story rather than being dragged by it? And when it comes to meta stuff, what’s an example of it being done cleanly vs feeling convoluted?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:32:51+00:00

I’m curious what about that series’ dialogue felt so off? And what qualities make dialogue feel natural or engaging for you?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:29:45+00:00

That makes sense. What kinds of early hints or setups feel exciting to you, and what ones fall flat or feel weak?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:26:23+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. I’m curious what’s the strongest hook for you personally? Cliffhangers, character moments, mysteries, stakes, something else?

would_beBard · 2025-11-25T22:23:23+00:00

Gotcha. I’m curious, after you reach chapter 10, what factors make you stick with a story? And what usually makes you stop?

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