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Re: Chapter 2, plus 2 MOCs, too
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Tue, 8 Apr 2003 04:47:20 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Nick Oranzi writes:
> "Frankenstein" is definitely the best fantasy book.
The movie 'Resident Evil' gave me some
excellent ideas for writing, albeit I
might only take a few of them...maybe
mix some of that with the 'World is not
enough' James Bond film...
> I agree with Matt. It is impossible to
> read something and not pull from it. I
> think reading something like LOTR would
> have too much influence and frankly i do
> not wish to be sucked into the vortex of
> "typical fantasy".
Hell, I'd like to see a fantasy spoof similar
to this, complete with all of the cliches,
as it would be ridiculously humorous!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JKMW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Yep, I've chosen to refrain from the almost
'cliche' or labeled type of fantasy. You
know,
the bebevolent and fearless hero,
the amnesiac,
the scantily clad female warrior,
the apathetic knight,
the bearded wisdom guru,
the morose sorceress,
the geeky linguist (don't forget the glasses, a.k.a 'atlantis'}
technology nerd chicks
- fill in the blank -
> Admittedly, I have some of the elements in
> my story but they are very
> limited (i think). The trouble it seems is
> that too many people fall into the traditional
> fantasy mold of Dragons, orcs and elves that
> rather than being truely fantastic become a
> chip of the block. While these qualities
> dont ensure the work is bad, it doesn't seem
> as interesting.
Ah, I included dragons in my story months
ago, but found a useful and (remarkably
convenient) way to reason as to why they
exist. In a short phrase; trial and error
evolution.
> I fear that my great powerstones of Sirob
> may fall victim to that artifact of ultimate
> power (or do they?)
The use of chrysalis poses a particularly
interesting hurdle in the 'ostentatiously
powerful artifact' department. Again, I'll
throw in some checks and balances there.
(Chrysalis can only be utilized by those whom
can subconsciously hack into 'the system'.)
> I don't really read much fantasy. Most of my
> background is from video games. I think the best
> influences are from great literary sources. Don't
> be afraid of a little Dickens or Fitzgerald. a few
> stanzas of Shelley never hurt. Elements of classics
> like "the Three Musketeers" and various others run
> throughout my story. Also, since lego based stories
> are also visual, movies help alot. My Jahmong Shrine
> developed after watching Jackie Chan's
> "Spiritual Kung-Fu"
Again, reading a lot of Ray Bradbury, Stephen
King and Ian Fleming works well for me...don't
forget of course, Metal Gear. (that gave me
so many overwhelming ideas, it constituted a
breakthrough for some of my writings.)
> Personally I think the best Fantasy is that which
> is completely created by the author
Well, with the massive influx of writing and
information in this age, a feat of that
magnitude would be exceedingly difficult,
although I'm trying to the best of my ability
to keep it as original as possible. Of course,
media references never hurt, so long as they
aren't too mainstream. (Tolkein, Star Wars
and Star Trek are far too syndicated and
obvious...)
> magic> interaction of various isotopes of Rydium
Incantations > acoustic prompts
Another original idea, epitomized in chapter six.
> Religious Faith> Worship the creator (i wonder who that is?)
God, of course...but who/ what is god? Just a
program created to enforce the natural laws,
but possessing no physical embodiment but
ubiquitous?
I'll probably explain that theory towards the
end of my story...
> I really like the points Matt made and just wanted to
> add a few more. I think the key is just originality.
> If you take an idead from another sourse, make it your
> own. Do the orcs always have to be barbaric evil hordes
> and why are dwarves so frickin short. ('cause they are
> Dwarves, stupid) oh. I guess Tolkein is good but it is
> his fantasy world and so we should each create our own
> original ones too.
Yep...I just wish more writers out there would
stress similar policy and for once close their
Tolkein volumes...and avoid repeating this sense
of cliche fantasy. Tolkein was never a priest,
and I don't consider his works to be sacred...
I'd rather tread over a volume of LOTR, drink four
shots of whiskey and read the biography of Thomas
Jefferson backwards then read the trilogy.
{Hopefully, you all know I was being *sarcastic*
with my previous statement. Lugnet needs some
humor right about now :)
Thanks,
This is turning out to be an interesting discussion...
<<_Matt Hein_>>
Fellow lego enthusiast
O s p r e y
http://www.lugnet.com/~1112/Creations
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