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*obligatory topic-starter bump*

As I'm sure people notice, activity here (and any other writing forums on boards that specialize in gaming related criteria) kind of dies down whenever a new game comes out. However, I was wondering if anyone actually finds inspiration for writing from games' storylines or other media beyond just other written works. I know it sounds a little silly (considering how the bulk of Pokemon fanfics are based on ideas exercised in the games themselves), but I do find other series just as influential to how I go about my Pokemon stories amongst other writings.
 
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I think I would enjoy actually making a realistic version of how pokemon would really work. But, it doesn't feel very original, and it would most likely end up depressing.
 
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I think for Nightmare, I took an ideas for a bunch of different franchises (I think I took ideas from 5 games, but I can't remember them all offhand) and ended up making a crossover plot that actually ended up really well. Grabbing ideas from other places, and adapting them, I find to be an effective way of making my own ideas.
 
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Can someone read my story and comment on it with opinions/ constructive criticism. It's in the writing corner and its called, "Aced"
 
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Sorry about that, Darkvoid... I was meaning to get to it, but I got sidetracked. I'll try and give you a critique sometime in the next day or so, if someone else doesn't get to it first.

Also, to stay somewhat on topic,a few aspects of Golden Sun made it into my original drafts of Feral Twilight and Biohazard, though they're not very evident now... There were also some others I tried from series like The Legend of Zelda and Sonic, but I rewrote them to be nearly transparent or absent as well...
 
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Golden sun is the greatest Game Boy RPG, EVA. Nuff said. And it's ok apollo.
 
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Is this like the cafe for PB? You know, the one where eveyone chills and talks, with jazz music.
 
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@PLATINUM226: This is more or less writing chat, but some side discussions are allowed within reason.

@Darkvoid: Few games compete with the GS series in my book, and I'm even on my third play-through of Dark Dawn (which is something for me, since I usually take a lot of time out to play games).
Anyways, I started reading your story after you posted it, but didn't get around to finishing it. I've been busy with some of my own projects and work, so my critiquing has been put on hold for now but I will get to your story soon.
 
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@apollo

S'ok, s'ok. I've only played the original. Didn't get to the others, hoping to pick up dark dawn soon
 
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Then you missed out on The Lost Age... Oh, well. GS3 definitely covers a lot of the backstory, but the chapter break-ups might get to you since you can't backtrack after certain stages.

Again, I'll try to get to Aced sometime tomorrow, but I can't be sure of anything just yet. So, thanks for your patience, Darkvoid.
 
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No problemo. I doubt I'll get to Lost Age, with my DSI and all. Oh well, i'll go to wikipedia and get a synopsis.
 
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Golden Sun 1 > Dark Dawn > The Lost Age

At least in my opinion. With TLA you are basically dungeon-crawling through the entire game, and you can't really enjoy it that much unless you have a good grasp of both the gameplay and the plot of Golden Sun 1. Sure it's fun, but it takes forever.

Oh yes. Air's Rock is the devil.
 
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^Agreed. Also, the only way to fully get to everything in TLA was if you found all of the Djinn, key items, and completed all the side quests in GS1 and transferred that data to the sequel (which really dedicated players probably didn't mind, but less avid ones likely saw as a serious flaw). Personally, I liked TLA because of how it was longer than most fantasy RPGs, and as such didn't feel a need to pace myself.

@PLATINUM226: Not to sound a little critical, but this thread is in the Writer's Corner, so it would be set aside for some sort of discussion on literature and writing. Some idle chitchat's fine, but it helps me if you try to stay on-topic (or start ones related to writing) since it's easy to spam otherwise.
 
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Could I get a bit of ideas on the full name for a 12-year-old girl? I've been looking for good combos, but to no avail. Best 1st parts I could find were Natalie and Kate. :p

~AoH
 
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@Arceus of Heaven - Hmm~ I could provide a few names...however, because every writer has personal preferences and because there are thousands of possibilities in a name...my suggestions may prove fruitless. Nevertheless, I have listed a few propositions at the end (if you're interested).

Have you been to 20000-names.com? Navigating the menu on the right has a section for girls' names. You could browse the English section, if you prefer to have a less exotic name.

Unfortunately, I never give middle names to any of my characters. My only advice is to check out these middle names and see if any strike your fancy. This article provides possible names based on the number of syllables in the first name. This can be useful for finding the right rhythm when speaking first and second names together.

Just a quirky thought: A name for a twelve-year-old girl shouldn't differ from – say, a forty-three year old woman. Regardless of age, they were given a name to use for the rest of their lives. Modern names do have an effect, however...because old-fashioned names can make a character sound older (e.g. Agnes). I like Natalie. It is a lovely name; not too common, not too obscure.

I have my own personal preferences when choosing names. I like to choose a name based on a particular meaning. I envision characters before they are named, so I usually end up choosing an extrinsic name that represents a small part of who they are.

A few suggestions for female first names:

Rebecca
Samantha
Vanessa
Scarlet
Jessica
Kelsey
Grace or Gracie

I hope this helps you in some way. Good luck! 8D
 
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Sorry, AoH, but I'm not much help when it comes to naming characters (uniquely anyways). My sole sources for inspiration for my own characters were real-life (as in Feral Twilight, I spoofed some of my cousins' first and last names to get Jay Bartholomew and Meg Vivian Christie amongst those for other characters. Likewise, I used a bunch of pet names for my main characters in Biohazard since they were technically 'animals'). UU's probably offered up better inspiration than that, though for a twelve-year-old girl you could try something on the lines of Melinda Eluise Johnson (okay, I just took that off the top of my head, so you might come up with something better from UU's advice).

On some personal notes, I finally got around to posting a sestina I've been holding off on if anyone's interested. Also, I'm not going to be on much the next day or so, but I hope to catch up on some long postponed critiques over the weekend (things have been happening a lot for me lately in real life, so I've had to put stuff off to the side and apologize for that since I know I've promising people reviews for weeks and still haven't gotten to any).
 
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Can I ask is 'symbolism' too common for a name?
Like 'Entei' means 'Fire god' in 'Japanese Culture'. It seems a bit too generic.
 
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@Delta - It depends on the writer. Everyone has unique parameters for what defines “generic”. For some writers, the symbolism in a name can be too blunt or obvious to use. For others, a symbolic name can have a concealed significance for their character. It is a matter of opinion and preference.

I don't believe symbolism is a common way of naming characters nor is it always intended. Authors use certain names for a variety of reasons:

  • They believe it stands out from the norm;
  • They believe it creates a memorable character;
  • They were inspired by mythology, history, or personal relationships;
  • It was intended for symbolism; or
  • They simply liked the name.

I think allusions in names can be easily overlooked in many stories, unless a reader actively researches the connotations in a particular name. I think the only person who truly cares about the symbolism is the writer (in my experience, anyway). Regardless...if you like a name, you should use it because you like it for that reason – whatever it may be :)

Just a quick (geeky) tidbit: The name Entei is thought to be closer to the meaning “flame emperor” because of how its Japanese characters can be combined from 'enten' (meaning blazing heat) or 'en' (an alternative reading of honō, meaning flame) and 'kōtei' (meaning emperor). Its name in kanji can be written identically to the Chinese name Yándì – the legendary Flame Emperor of pre-dynastic China.

I rather like the meaning because it instigates a 'eureka!' moment (i.e. “Oh! So that's why it's called that!”). I love names that have insightful symbolism. Again, this is purely opinion; this might not be the case for other writers or readers.
 
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I like the names that you put up, but I thought of the name before I checked it: Natalie Allison Long. Whoops.
~AoH
 
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