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TThinkerX reacted to skip.knox's post in the thread Does anyone know where I can get stats for city populations in years past? with
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Yeah, 1900 is easy. Even 1800 isn't too hard. But there was not a national census before the late 1700s, and nothing very reliable even... -
TThinkerX replied to the thread Please check out my book!.I read mostly for reviews these days.
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TThinkerX replied to the thread How do you keep writing when the motivation fades?.For a long time, my 'writing chair' was a dirt-cheap plastic patio chair that might still be in the $5 range - new. I wrote most of my...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Please check out my book!.I liked the free sample. One of my pet projects at Mythic Scribes is to read and review a book or three by our published authors. I...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Inviting thoughts on mixed progression systems..I spent years trying to reconcile AD&D and Warhammer game mechanics with storytelling, and still have notes featuring character classes...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Inviting thoughts on mixed progression systems..Focus on the story, not the mechanics. Game mechanics don't mesh well with storytelling.
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TThinkerX reacted to pmmg's post in the thread Basing fantasy culture on real life cultures? with Like.
I dont care what TVTropes says (and would suggest this is a page you should never visit), or share any of the concerns of the opening...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread How do you keep writing when the motivation fades?.You make writing a habit. You write at least a few lines every day, even if you don't feel like writing, even if you think it is horrible.
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Basing fantasy culture on real life cultures?.The primary country in my main world was inspired by the AD&D 'Historical Earth' series. I became interested in the idea of a magical...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread What about archaic-style language?.Grammarly hates it when I use archaic words. 'Gaol' instead of 'Jail' especially annoys it.
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TThinkerX replied to the thread Do you keep your projects as one gigantic document or in chapters?.That depends on the length of the story. Up to about 30-40K, it is all one file. In some cases, I will fold the notes into the header...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread I have a question regarding personal craftsmanship and improving skill as a writer in relation to project passion.Write the first draft of Book A. Then set that draft aside to write the first draft of Book B. After that, go back and do the first...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread theoretically, how would you kill a god?.You are i good company. The rule for most of the old-school fantasy authors was that Gods were tricky or impossible to credibly...
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TThinkerX replied to the thread theoretically, how would you kill a god?.I do have a 'higher class of deities,' entirely spiritual entities in non-physical dimensions, who provide subtle mental guidance...