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realitymods ([personal profile] realitymods) wrote in [community profile] shifted_ooc2010-10-23 07:33 pm
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coordinated with the activity check for the first time ever

How's my driving?

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[personal profile] semantics 2010-10-25 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
With Mu and Jade, I've found it easier, since they seem to have a weird provocation of each other going on there. Actually, it's something of a delight for me, because I've never seen quite this side of Mu.

One problem I've had with Isaac is that sometimes, there doesn't seem much to go off of in a response to him. And I suspect this may in part be because you're feeling shaky, so it's hard to get a response out of it. Have you considered trying to push through that and just give longer tags? Elaborate more, let the muses blurt out more? I know that sometimes when I'm having trouble with one, forcing them to actually speak more than I might want to kicks the voice and personality back into gear.
lamb_of_gold: (*KUPOPO*)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2010-10-25 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
Mu's always had a bit of a dry, snarky side that we just see hinted at in a few of his conversations and reactions to some of the bronze saints, so it's kind of fun to have an outlet for that.


Part of my issues with Isaac is that he doesn't actually talk, so it's not like I have much to fall back on when I can't quite grab his voice. Also there's a Golden Sun sequel due out VERY SOON, and I'm terrified that'll throw a wrench into things.

BUT. I will take that suggestion into account! I thank you.

[personal profile] semantics 2010-10-25 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I can understand that. I CAN ALSO UNDERSTAND NEW CANON FEAR, OMG. But maybe, rather than voice, you could see if you can get a lot out of actions? Like, talk about maybe what his hands are doing, go into more subtle detail about facial expressions, TALK ABOUT THE WIND BLOWING THROUGH HIS HAIR

uh I mean

it's definitely a problem for a silent hero, so perhaps throwing in more action to communicate could help?
lamb_of_gold: (*Alta 3*)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2010-10-25 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, I get it. I will defs give it a try.

[personal profile] semantics 2010-10-25 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
♥ I hope that helps some with the shakiness.
lamb_of_gold: (*KUPOPO*)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2010-10-25 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
once Dark Dawn is out and I have some clear direction to go in, might help stabilize things, too.


hooraaaay post-canon. /headdesk

[personal profile] semantics 2010-10-25 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
When is it coming out? (...Golden Sun being followed by Dark Dawn doesn't seem... optimistic.)
lamb_of_gold: (*DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERP*)

[personal profile] lamb_of_gold 2010-10-25 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
November 29!!!!!!


(It's like, 30-odd years after Golden Sun, too. ISAAC SPAWNED. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WITH WHO, BUT HE DID.)

[personal profile] semantics 2010-10-25 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, that's SUPER soon.

(....what. no way. I SUGGEST SPORING.)

[identity profile] grand-gaia.livejournal.com 2010-10-25 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I knoww!!! It's driving me barmy.

(I know right? The thought of Isaac being a dad is a bit screwy. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHO MOM WAS AND THEN I'LL BE OKAY.
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[identity profile] silenteden.livejournal.com 2010-10-25 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
>hooraaaay post-canon. /headdesk

THIS SO HARD. ::HEADDESK. HEADDESK. HEADDESK.::

Gods it was such a mistake pulling Kuhn entirely post-canon. I haven't had shit to do with him on his own. D: If it weren't for having CR with people who have shit going on, or the mods swooping in to smack him with plotsomethings, I would be SO BORED WITH HIM.

[identity profile] grand-gaia.livejournal.com 2010-10-25 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG I knooooooooooow. I'd be in the same problem with Mu if I didn't have a shion here to kick things in the right direction.