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Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re

Posted By: zudo Date: 1/9/04 2:46 a.m.
In Response To: Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re (Steve Levinson)

: Once again, if you have a story but don't have the skills or the time to turn
: it into a scenario, flesh out the story fully and submit it to MaraFF.
One of the things about a story in a scenario is that it shouldn't really translate comfortably to a piece of Fan Fiction... The forms of storytelling are distinct, and the reader's position in a story is separate to a player's in a game scenario.
For the purposes of brevity, I'll state it like this: In a story, the main character is the hero. In a scenario, the main character is the sword.
The mood and the world can translate nicely, sure, but a direct 1-to-1 won't do the story justice.
Steve's right here, though, that a story without maps is not a scenario. I have found so far that it is safest to plot the story in broad strokes, get a feel for what sort of maps you can make work, and locate a point of marriage between the two disciplines. Ideally, each will feed off the other in a quality feedback loop, leading to stronger maps and a stronger story after say the third pass.
The greatest discipline learned during scenario production ought to be patience. The dedication to get it right, no matter how long it takes.
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: One of the things about a story in a scenario is that it shouldn't really : translate comfortably to a piece of Fan Fiction... The forms of : storytelling are distinct, and the reader's position in a story is : separate to a player's in a game scenario. : For the purposes of brevity, I'll state it like this: In a story, the main : character is the hero. In a scenario, the main character is the sword. : The mood and the world can translate nicely, sure, but a direct 1-to-1 won't : do the story justice. : Steve's right here, though, that a story without maps is not a scenario. I : have found so far that it is safest to plot the story in broad strokes, : get a feel for what sort of maps you can make work, and locate a point of : marriage between the two disciplines. Ideally, each will feed off the : other in a quality feedback loop, leading to stronger maps and a stronger : story after say the third pass. : The greatest discipline learned during scenario production ought to be : patience. The dedication to get it right, no matter how long it takes. : [b]

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ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to read.	Todd	1/8/04 2:20 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Steve Levinson	1/8/04 4:45 a.m.
Extremely cool graphic! NM	the Battle Cat	1/8/04 5:45 a.m.
Downright Mullinsesque	Callie21V	1/8/04 11:28 a.m.
Re: Downright Mullinsesque	zudo	1/9/04 2:24 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Johannes Gunnar	1/8/04 7:19 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	elliott	1/8/04 8:24 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	MaxX	1/8/04 11:27 a.m.
As a fan/player,	Mista_B	1/8/04 1:07 p.m.
Re: As a fan/player,	the Battle Cat	1/9/04 7:05 a.m.
Re: As a fan/player,	zudo	1/9/04 7:35 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/8/04 1:56 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/8/04 2:04 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Johannes Gunnar	1/8/04 2:08 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Steve Levinson	1/8/04 3:33 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Ryanman	1/8/04 8:56 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	zudo	1/9/04 2:46 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/10/04 9:41 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	zudo	1/11/04 12:34 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/11/04 2:41 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	zudo	1/11/04 4:20 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Johannes Gunnar	1/9/04 8:57 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	D-M.A.	1/9/04 9:27 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Johannes Gunnar	1/9/04 9:55 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	zudo	1/9/04 2:26 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	KRPY	1/9/04 4:21 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/9/04 4:24 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Johannes Gunnar	1/10/04 9:16 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Adam Ashwell	1/10/04 9:31 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Simon	1/8/04 3:27 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	the Battle Cat	1/9/04 7:14 a.m.
Yeah!! NM	Johannes Gunnar	1/9/04 9:00 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Steve Levinson	1/9/04 9:11 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Mark Levin	1/8/04 4:16 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	James Smith	1/8/04 5:55 p.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	thermoplyae	1/8/04 6:21 p.m.
Thanks.	Todd	1/8/04 9:30 p.m.
Make a website for this!	ukimalefu	1/8/04 10:09 p.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	zudo	1/9/04 2:18 a.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	ukimalefu	1/9/04 10:07 p.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	zudo	1/10/04 1:53 a.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	Adam Ashwell	1/9/04 12:04 p.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	thermoplyae	1/9/04 4:37 p.m.
Re: Make a website for this!	the Battle Cat	1/10/04 9:23 a.m.
Re: Thanks.	zudo	1/9/04 2:19 a.m.
Re: ATTENTION: I'd like every scenario maker to re	Tych-Psych	1/9/04 7:41 p.m.
i hope you aren't looking at me.. :-P NM	Johannes Gunnar	1/10/04 9:21 a.m.



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