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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-09-2012 15:21
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Im working on compiling a DO's and DONT's list for stories
a general guide for new and existing story writes
advice, tips, criticisms etc
range across all story types (one rider, team etc) all lengths (short, long etc)
some will be obvious some not so much
I have 10-15 do's and dont's so far but i want to cover as much as i can
I've been re-reading many old stories, and current ones to pick up things
but i want some help. Anyone, whether you've written 1 story, none or 100 doesnt matter. 1 season, 1 day, 12 years doesnt matter...
just PM me any ideas (titled DO/DONT or some variation)
if your idea makes the list i will credit you next to the idea
When the list is completed it will go into the Tips/Tricks section, and i hope in a Topic section aswell 
as an example;
DO - take inspiration from a good story ... DONT - just copy an existing story with different names
(but more specific than that)
hope i get some replies
let me know what you think
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| maxime86 |
Posted on 30-09-2012 15:49
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Do-
put life over PCM
Do-
Convert all the images from .png to .jpg
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-09-2012 15:51
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better if you could PM me any ideas
but yeah like those (had both of them )
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| maxime86 |
Posted on 30-09-2012 17:39
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oh sorry I'll do that next time sorry |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-09-2012 17:41
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maxime86 wrote:
oh sorry I'll do that next time sorry
its fine
but the 2nd one is classic and will be in the top 5 Do's
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-10-2012 20:09
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How's the list doing? |
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| miggi133 |
Posted on 02-10-2012 20:17
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maxime86 wrote:
Do-
Convert all the images from .png to .jpg
And most people wont if they have computers with a good graphics card. jpg means a loss in picture quality and if you play with great graphics you can spot some differences!
Plus, you cant dictate what format people should be using... We all live in Western countries (meaning, we all have a personal freedom) Unless otherwise stated in rules about story writing people are free to choose what ever format they want. Besides you wouldnt ant all shirts to be displayed in jpg, would you?
Edited by miggi133 on 02-10-2012 20:23
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-10-2012 23:38
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lists doing alright
was hoping for a bit more community input...
should have a good version done by friday
@miggi
the image things is only annoying as it means the page can take ages to load
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 02-10-2012 23:48
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good idea manx!
maybe have a look at the story writing bit in the tricks and tips, if you havent already done so. Might be able to get some do's and dont's that aren't mentioned here
EDIT: sorry cant find the page with all the information but I do remember seeing it
DOUBLE EDIT: found it!!  https://pcmdaily.c...icle_id=64
Edited by the_hoyle on 02-10-2012 23:58
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 06-10-2012 17:57
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first version will go up either tonight or tomorrow
about 10 of each...
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 06-10-2012 17:59
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Looking forward to it, will help a lot of storywriters (including me!) |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 06-10-2012 21:43
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Curious to see the outcome |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 06-10-2012 23:33
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DO - Try and stay motivated
DONT - Do it if you get bored/loose motivation (Jseadog1)
DO - Post pictures as .jpg
DONT - Post pictures as .png
DO - Use other stories as inspiration
DONT - Just copy other stories layouts and ideas
DO - Use the right difficulty
DONT - Have it too easy or too hard
DO - Write for yourself
DONT - Write for others
DO - Try and be original
DONT - Use too many ideas
DO - Have more than the racing
DONT - Sacrifice racing for stories
DO - Ask for help
DONT - Start without a plan
DO - Feel free to edit in season
DONT - Over edit the game
DO - Listen to advice and criticism
DONT - Loose your style and ideas
DO - Take a break
DONT - Be too irregular in posting updates
DO - Let any followers know if a break is coming
DONT - Ignore your readers
DO - Stick to one story for at least a season
DONT - Abandon new ideas
i will come back with new versions when i get new ideas/have new ideas pm'd to me
i am willing to answer any questions and clarify any points
this would be better but im drunk (again) sorry
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| dienblad |
Posted on 06-10-2012 23:44
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Damn you alcohol!!!!
I like the: stick to one story for at least a season. That's the point where most stories die. Lating for several months, and then start a new one, and a new one, and a... think I've made my point. Says the guy who is about to start his 4th season and has over 170 pages 
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 06-10-2012 23:46
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Nice list there Here's a couple more:
Do - write some reports of the story before creating a thread, so you can know how much time it'll take, if you'll have the motivation to keep it going, etc (cunego59 was the one who said this in some thread some time ago).
Don't - avoid writing walls of text, they're boring to read 
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-10-2012 00:17
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thanks guys
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 07-10-2012 06:55
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lluuiiggii wrote:
Nice list there Here's a couple more:
Do - write some reports of the story before creating a thread, so you can know how much time it'll take, if you'll have the motivation to keep it going, etc (cunego59 was the one who said this in some thread some time ago).
Don't - avoid writing walls of text, they're boring to read
That's also a good point yea, I always pretype it in word and just copy it. If i make any mistakes I won't have to edit and stuff.
@Manx: Nice list! Will keep them in mind! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-10-2012 08:02
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Quite a nice list so far.
Maybe it should be in tips and tricks or something?
Maybe we could request a new category there: Stories? |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 07-10-2012 10:34
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lluuiiggii wrote:
Nice list there Here's a couple more:
Do - write some reports of the story before creating a thread, so you can know how much time it'll take, if you'll have the motivation to keep it going, etc (cunego59 was the one who said this in some thread some time ago).
Don't - avoid writing walls of text, they're boring to read
Agree with this one |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-10-2012 10:58
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sutty68 wrote:
lluuiiggii wrote:
Nice list there Here's a couple more:
Do - write some reports of the story before creating a thread, so you can know how much time it'll take, if you'll have the motivation to keep it going, etc (cunego59 was the one who said this in some thread some time ago).
Don't - avoid writing walls of text, they're boring to read
Agree with this one
1st point is great
2nd should be Dont - write walls of text
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