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Post by Mini Mia on Sept 25, 2009 17:23:31 GMT -6
Readers ... Please do the Bards a favor and leave your comments and feedback here. Thanks.
And please refrain from chatting on threads that are for bard use only. Thanks again.
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Post by Gabrielle On Nutbread on Sept 28, 2009 11:00:38 GMT -6
Ok, here's my comments. 1. Curious how Ellie knew what Phalon was wearing and how tall she is.... Because I didn't see a description for Phalon. Then again, maybe I just didn't know where to look. 2. Ellie, how is your character wearing jeans...? Isn't the story supposed to be set in Xena's time? Not trying to call you out, just curious, because I would love to know the story behind that. You ought to bring her background into the story somehow. That'd be cool. 3. Are there any characters in the story other than Phalon and Ellie? 4. Great start to a story, I look forward to reading more!!!  |
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Post by Phalon on Sept 28, 2009 11:54:55 GMT -6
<raises hand, waving it frantically>
Oh, I know, I know! Pick me, pick me!
Very impressed that Ellie did her homework. Since Phalon poofed in from the other story on board, she must have looked up the character description there.
I should probably move the description over here. You know....just in case I decide to poof back in for another post sometime.
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Post by EllieNeo on Sept 28, 2009 12:30:54 GMT -6
Ellie, how is your character wearing jeans...? Isn't the story supposed to be set in Xena's time? Not trying to call you out, just curious, because I would love to know the story behind that. You ought to bring her background into the story somehow. That'd be cool. yeah, there’ll be a background behind that. surprised you didn't mention the boots. they'll be explained, don't worry. just keep reading, sis. Very impressed that Ellie did her homework. Since Phalon poofed in from the other story on board, she must have looked up the character description there. i always do my homework!  |
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Post by Mini Mia on Sept 28, 2009 16:29:13 GMT -6
I had a thought. If bards happen to have images of their characters, or have found images online that fit their characters, how about posting those images in the description thread ... or even within the story itself? Not a rule, just an idea I got last night.
And, as to how many other characters there are to this story.  That depends on how many members jump into the story, and on how many characters they create for the story. The story just started, so it may take a while for others to jump in.
 Prattle on.
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Post by jonjon3168 on Sept 29, 2009 12:24:34 GMT -6
LOVE the story so far, and how the first post makes references to The Wizard of Oz. Kinda curious about what'll happen when Phalon notices Ellie standing there...
*looks forward to next post*
Also... where was i when your sister joined, Ellie? Love her screen name. lol.
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Post by EllieNeo on Sept 29, 2009 13:10:36 GMT -6
yeah i'm curious what'll happen, too. i'm thinking of just putting her background on the description, because i have it all in my head. depending on how phalon reacts, it may be difficult to work ellie's background into the storyline. *ponders*
dunno where you were, jon. hadn't seen you on in a few days. she joined last week, while she was here visiting me and mom.
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Post by Phalon on Sept 29, 2009 17:49:26 GMT -6
Glad you liked the references to the Wizard of Oz, Jon. I wondered if it would be confusing, and apologize if it was. The character "Phalon" has been around for a long time, in two other stories here, and I just didn't think she'd end up in a new place without making reference to characters with whom she developed close relationships with.
I know of one other who is thinking about jumping in. Hey you, are you listening? Hurry up and get your bad-@ss in here and save me from myself - quick! I feel another post coming on.
Speaking of jumping in....where the heck is Joxie? Hmmm, Joxie?
I think it's fine to have her background come out in bits and pieces as the story progresses, Ellie, rather than one large chunk. It makes for some interesting posts to include a bit of flashback here and there.
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Post by Mini Mia on Sept 29, 2009 17:56:19 GMT -6
I'm thinking, Phalon. I may have two characters in this one. "Trenna" may join. I've decided I'll go with her, instead of creating a new Joxcenia. And I'm thinking up another character for Mia to play. (Not the Mia from the Whoosher House ... then again, ya never know.)
Laters, TV time is here.
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Post by Awesome Aphrodite on Oct 1, 2009 10:37:50 GMT -6
wow... this is a really... interesting... story. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes! it's nice to see you writing again, Ellie. |
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 1, 2009 13:16:51 GMT -6
I know of one other who is thinking about jumping in. Hey you, are you listening? Hurry up and get your bad-@ss in here and save me from myself - quick! I feel another post coming on. I'm here! I'm here! I'm a bit slow so had to fix the end of my first post after I realized you all had gone ahead without me...lol...but I'm in. Now can I have the horse I was promised. I'm thinking gas is going to be real hard to find here. |
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Post by EllieNeo on Oct 1, 2009 14:06:07 GMT -6
it's nice to see you writing again, Ellie. yeah i knew you would like that. keep reading, cuz i'm full of ideas, and i'm sure the other writers of the story thread are, too. glad you joined, scrappy! i already have some great ideas for the story from your last post. though it may take some time to type them all up. *rubs hands together* ooooh this'll be fun. and yeah, gas will probably be a little hard to come by. |
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Post by Awesome Aphrodite on Oct 1, 2009 15:26:29 GMT -6
you know I'll keep reading. so far all the writers seem very talented. that'll make for a story that will be worth reading. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Oct 1, 2009 17:01:05 GMT -6
Aphrodite: some of the characters in this tale were in other story trains, so feel free to check those tales out when you're caught up with this story. Links to those other stories are here:
In The Meantime . . . .
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Post by Awesome Aphrodite on Oct 2, 2009 10:44:03 GMT -6
wow. lots of good writing! LOOOONG, though... wonder if I'll ever have time to finish reading The Zena Scrolls. I'm loving this story thread so far! keep it up, everybody! |
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Post by Gabrielle On Nutbread on Oct 2, 2009 11:44:33 GMT -6
This story took an interesting turn in the couple days I didn't sign on. I like it, though! Keep at it, bards! |
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Post by Awesome Aphrodite on Oct 4, 2009 12:57:16 GMT -6
sorry that I put things in the wrong place!  I love the story!!! |
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Post by Mini Mia on Oct 4, 2009 23:53:01 GMT -6
No worries. I don't usually make a fuss about threads going off topic, but I got tired of hunting through post after post of chatter to find story info in past threads and decided to be more strict from now on. If anyone goofs up, I'll just quote their post in the proper thread and delete it from the wrong thread. (Plus, I've been bad about chattering away in those topics myself, so don't worry that I'll get all mean on ya. )
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Post by jonjon3168 on Oct 5, 2009 13:42:31 GMT -6
hit the nail on the head there, sis. but i decided to put marina sirtis rather than deanna troi, because i doubt many xenites are also trekkies. i'm a Trekkie! and Deanna Troi RULES! you bards are frickin awesome! love the map of the village you posted, Ellie. you seem to really be getting into the story, and that's great. i'm sure the rest of the story will be awesome, too! *looks forward to next post impatiently* |
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Post by Gabrielle On Nutbread on Oct 6, 2009 11:57:05 GMT -6
I bet there are plenty of Xenites who are also Trekkies, sis. Really looking forward to reading what's going to happen next. |
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Post by EllieNeo on Oct 7, 2009 11:32:37 GMT -6
yeah we're in the process of figuring that out now. just keep checking back, i'm sure it'll be updated soon. |
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Post by Phalon on Oct 8, 2009 5:48:06 GMT -6
Hey, Joxie - I've gotta say that I'm finding this confusing as hell. Reading, reading, reading along and all of the sudden a quote comes up out of nowhere, and a person reading doesn't know what it pertains to.
Just my opinion, but the threads aren't that long that the "chatter" gets in the way - even in the House threads, aside from the story itself, the only thread that had any length to it was the "Bard's Banter"....or was it Bard's Babble" - we seemed to do more of that than anything else.
Personally, I think it takes away from the conversational feel of things to have posts moved, and placed elsewhere - it makes both threads all choppy feeling. <shrugs> But then again, I've always been a chatty one, so it's only natural that I'd prefer chit-chat to strictly business.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 8, 2009 9:31:16 GMT -6
You weren't named Her wordliness for nothing. But I tend to agree. Writers are free spirits. Better to post in the wrong spot than not at all?
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Post by Awesome Aphrodite on Oct 8, 2009 11:03:35 GMT -6
Ellie, your last post made me really curious about the character that shares your name and her background. maybe that was the point, though? can't wait to read what happens next, keep at it, Bards! |
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Post by EllieNeo on Oct 8, 2009 12:05:25 GMT -6
Ellie, your last post made me really curious about the character that shares your name and her background. maybe that was the point, though? maaaaaybe that was the point. you'll just have to keep reading, won'tcha?  |
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Post by Gabrielle On Nutbread on Oct 8, 2009 15:23:10 GMT -6
Do you even have a background story for Ellie, or are you just making it up as you go along? Cuz that would be totally like you. Throwing this pumpkin @ Phalon, catch! |
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Post by EllieNeo on Oct 8, 2009 17:10:08 GMT -6
Do you even have a background story for Ellie, or are you just making it up as you go along? i have a back story for ellie like you would not even BELIEVE. lmao. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Oct 8, 2009 21:53:30 GMT -6
Hey, Joxie - I've gotta say that I'm finding this confusing as hell. Reading, reading, reading along and all of the sudden a quote comes up out of nowhere, and a person reading doesn't know what it pertains to. Just my opinion, but the threads aren't that long that the "chatter" gets in the way - even in the House threads, aside from the story itself, the only thread that had any length to it was the "Bard's Banter"....or was it Bard's Babble" - we seemed to do more of that than anything else. Personally, I think it takes away from the conversational feel of things to have posts moved, and placed elsewhere - it makes both threads all choppy feeling. <shrugs> But then again, I've always been a chatty one, so it's only natural that I'd prefer chit-chat to strictly business.
The Whoosher House "Mumble Jumble" & "Character Description" threads were 4 pages long. Anyone searching for story info would have had to have gone through 3 pages of chatter in the "Mumble Jumble" thread, and 2 pages of chatter in the "Character Description" thread to find info that pertained to the story.
If only story info is posted to the story info threads, and all chatter is kept to the threads made specifically for chit-chat, then there would be no need to move posts around and thus no confusion for readers.
 If desired, I can create locked threads where I copy & paste story info for safe keeping and easy access, (without chatter), or I can create a 'quick links' post where I add links to all the pertinent info. Or combine the two.
I didn't think there would be any problems with my keeping the info threads clean of chit-chat. I thought others would appreciate it. 
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Post by Phalon on Oct 9, 2009 5:49:23 GMT -6
Oooo, nice toss, Gabrielle on Nutbread. You should think about trying out for our fruitcake tossing team at Christmas. You'd be good at it - because all fruitcake really is is nutbread dressed up for the festive season.
Pumpkin caught, and passed on.
Joxie, whatever you think works best for the shifting posts. My preference would be to just leave them where they are for continuity's sake, but that's just me.
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Post by EllieNeo on Oct 9, 2009 12:37:54 GMT -6
added some notes to my character descriptions. and a new post to the mumble jumble section. the readers and the bards should probably read them.
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