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mark12_30 · 09-05-2002, 06:34 PM

Losthuniel,

I feel similarly, I think. Creativity with the plot and the races/bestiary bothers me less than messing with the characters. To me the most important question still seems to be, "In that situation, is that REALLY what that character would do?" The situation may be wild-- that's the fun of fanfiction sometimes-- but please, convince me that you've really got the right character in your strange situation, and not a morphed semi-clone that is dressed like (but does not talk or act like) the character.

09-05-2002, 06:34 PM	#20
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Losthuniel, I feel similarly, I think. Creativity with the plot and the races/bestiary bothers me less than messing with the characters. To me the most important question still seems to be, "In that situation, is that REALLY what that character would do?" The situation may be wild-- that's the fun of fanfiction sometimes-- but please, convince me that you've really got the right character in your strange situation, and not a morphed semi-clone that is dressed like (but does not talk or act like) the character. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.