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Road To Superiority
“Oh shit!” There is nothing worse than running late. Especially when you know that you have a meet to go to. Alexander Monroe the hot mess. His black hair falling on his exotic skin blocking his blue eyes. He rushes out of his bed half-naked. Sprinting toward the door, “Benji!” “Alex,” his roommate replies calmly. Alexander has never been as responsible as his roommate; Benjamin Braxton. Already…
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Pixar’s 22 rules to phenomenal storytelling (click in the pictures to zoom)
16 Villian Archetypes
The TYRANT: the bullying despot, he wants power at any price. He ruthlessly conquers all he surveys, crushing his enemies beneath his feet. People are but pawns to him, and he holds all the power pieces. Hesitate before getting in this man’s way – he’ll think nothing of destroying you. The BASTARD: the dispossessed son, he burns with resentment. He can’t have what he wants, so he lashes out to hurt those around him. His deeds are often for effect – he wants to provoke action in others. He proudly announces his rebellious dealings. Don’t be fooled by his boyish demeanor – he’s a bundle of hate. The DEVIL: the charming fiend, he gives people what he thinks they deserve. Charisma allows him to lure his victims to their own destruction. His ability to discover the moral weaknesses in others serves him well. Close your ears to his cajolery – he’ll tempt you to disaster. The TRAITOR: the double agent, he betrays those who trust him most. No one suspects the evil that lurks in his heart. Despite supportive smiles and sympathetic ears, he plots the destruction of his friends. Never turn your back on him – he means you harm. The OUTCAST: the lonely outsider, he wants desperately to belong. Tortured and unforgiving, he has been set off from others, and usually for good cause. He craves redemption, but is willing to gain it by sacrificing others. Waste no sympathy on him - he’ll have none for you. The EVIL GENIUS: the malevolent mastermind, he loves to show off his superior intelligence. Intellectual inferiors are contemptible to him and that includes just about everyone. Elaborate puzzles and experiments are his trademark. Don’t let him pull your strings – the game is always rigged in his favor. The SADIST: the savage predator, he enjoys cruelty for its own sake. Violence and psychological brutality are games to this man; and he plays those games with daring and skill. Run, don’t walk, away from this man – he’ll tear out your heart, and laugh while doing it. The TERRORIST: the dark knight, he serves a warped code of honor. Self-righteous, he believes in his own virtue, and judges all around him by a strict set of laws. The end will always justify his nefarious means, and no conventional morality will give him pause. Don’t try to appeal to his sense of justice – his does not resemble yours. The BITCH: the abusive autocrat, she lies, cheats, and steals her way to the top. Her climb to success has left many a heel mark on the backs of others. She doesn’t care about the peons around her – only the achievement of her dreams matters. Forget expecting a helping hand from her – she doesn’t help anyone but herself. The BLACK WIDOW: the beguiling siren, she lures victims into her web. She goes after anyone who has something she wants, and she wants a lot. But she does her best to make the victim want to be deceived. An expert at seduction of every variety, she uses her charms to get her way. Don’t be fooled by her claims of love – it’s all a lie. The BACKSTABBER: the two-faced friend, she delights in duping the unsuspecting. Her sympathetic smiles enable her to learn her victims’ secrets, which she then uses to feather her nest. Her seemingly helpful advice is just the thing to hinder. Put no faith in her – she’ll betray you every time. The LUNATIC: the unbalanced madwoman, she draws others into her crazy environment. The drum to which she marches misses many a beat, but to her, it is the rest of the world that is out of step. Don’t even try to understand her logic – she is unfathomable. The PARASITE: the poisonous vine, she collaborates for her own comfort. She goes along with any atrocity, so long as her own security is assured. She sees herself as a victim who had no choice, and blames others for her crimes. Expect no mercy from her – she won’t lift a finger to save anyone but herself. The SCHEMER: the lethal plotter, she devises the ruin of others. Like a cat with a mouse, she plays with lives. Elaborate plans, intricate schemes; nothing pleases her more than to trap the unwary. Watch out for her complex designs – she means you no good. The FANATIC: the uncompromising extremist, she does wrong in the name of good. She justifies hers action by her intent, and merely shrugs her shoulders at collateral damage. Anyone not an ally is an enemy, and therefore, fair game. Give up any hope of showing her the error of her ways – she firmly believes you are wrong, wrong, wrong. The MATRIARCH: the motherly oppressor, she smothers her loved ones. She knows what’s best and will do all in her power to controls the lives of those who surround her – all for their own good. A classic enabler, she sees no fault with her darlings, unless they don’t follow her dictates. Don’t be lured into her family nest – you’ll never get out alive.
Character Strengths and Related Flaws
So, we all know the drill. When you’re creating a character, you want them to be balanced. Your character should have both strengths and flaws. You’re not making a perfect person, nor are you making a complete monster.
However, sometimes you can find yourself just going for a random assemblage of flaws, as if picking them out of a hat. That’s one way to go about it, but I think the much better way is to look at the strengths you’ve given your character, and see what flaws may correspond to them, what characteristics are often found together. For example:
Adaptable
Definition: able to adjust to new conditions
Flaws: overly compliant, blindly obedient
Adventurous
Definition: willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences
Flaws: rash, foolhardy, takes unnecessary risks
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Oath of Silence
The mysterious girl is taken to the interrogation room to be questioned She sits chained to the chair. She looks at the glass where she hears a series of back-and-forth arguing. On the other side of the glass superior Naomi chews out her apprentice. “Just because you’re a break does not give you the right to ignore your job.” “I don’t slack off. The patient doesn’t even have a bar code on her.…
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The phone and the mirror
Josephine enters the train back home after finishing her work at the library. On saturdays, the train is always packed with all types of people. She squirms in at the last second. Next, she pushes through a number of people standing around the door. As soon as the train jerks forward, Josephine launches too. She falls into the arms of, Eugene Pierce. Their eyes meet as there body become closer.…
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Do dragons exist in your setting?
What do dragons look like? >Are there different types/subspecies of dragons, or is there only one? >>If there are different subspecies, what are the similarities? Why are they all dragons instead of being classified as different species? >How large do dragons get when fully grown? >What size are they when they’re babies? >What is the general shape of a dragon? >>Short and fat? >>Cow-like? >>Lizard-like? >>Long and skinny? >>Snake-like? >How many legs do they have? >Do they have wings? >>How many sets? >Do they have horns? >Spikes? >Antlers? >Claws? >>Are their claws for digging or for tearing? >What does their face look like? >What shape are their teeth? >>Or do they have beaks? >Do they have feathers or scales? >>Both? >>Neither? >>>What do they have instead?
How strong are dragons naturally? >Can they do anything to increase their strength? >>What? >What does their hide protect them against? >>The heat? >>The cold? >>Water? >>Scrapes from rocks? >>Animal attacks? >>Is their hide strong enough to protect against human weapons? >>>How strong would the weapon have to be to penetrate the dragon’s hide? >Can dragons fly? >>How high? (Remember that air gets thinner and colder at higher altitudes.) >Can dragons swim? >>How long? >>How deep? (Remember that water gets more pressurized and colder at lower depths.) >Can dragons breathe out fire? >>Can they breathe out something else? >>>Does this happen every time they exhale, or do they have to consciously decide to do it? >>>Are there any times when they can’t? >>>>Underwater? >>>>Above certain altitudes? >>>>When they’re tired or malnourished? >>>>When they’re juvenile?
What do dragons eat? >If they can breathe fire, do they cook their food first? >Where are dragons located on the food chain? >>Are they apex predators, or are they derpy little lizard babies that get eaten by bears and condors?
Where do dragons live? >Do they live mostly by themselves, or in family units? >How much space do they take to nest in? >How much territory to they claim as their own outside the nest?
Do dragons hoard things? >What kinds of things? >Do they like shiny things? >>Do they like worthless things too, as long as their shiny, or can they tell the value of an item? >>>Is this dependent on the individual dragon in question? >>>Does it depend on the dragon’s age? >>>The dragon’s subspecies? >Where do dragons keep their hoard? >>Do they keep it in a back room? >>Do they use it as a bed? >>>How do they not damage the items with their weight?
Can dragons use magic? >Can dragons shift into a humanoid form? >>For how long? >>How often? >>What determines what their human form will look like?
How intelligent are dragons? >Do they have their own names? >Do they have rulers? >Do they have a culture of their own? >>How far apart do dragons have to be before there are noticeable regional differences? >Do dragons have a sense of humor? >If dragons aren’t intelligent, can they be/have they been domesticated? >>Can they be trained? >How do dragons communicate? >Are dragons antagonistic towards humanoids? >>Any specifically, or all of them? >>If not, will they allow humanoids or others to ride on their backs? >Are dragons antagonistic toward other dragons? >>Only ones they aren’t related to? >>Only ones from other subspecies? >>Only ones that trespass? >>Only to ones from different regions? >>Only to ones with different politics? >>To ones that smell bad?
Are dragons more reptilian or mammalian? Keep in mind that if they are mammalian, the females will have mammary glands.
How do dragons reproduce? >Are they live births? >Do they hang out in a pouch for a while afterwards, like kangaroos? >Are they up and about almost immediately, like horses? >Are they pretty useless, like human babies? >Do they hatch from eggs?
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Creating Characters with Cybernetics and Cybernetic Prosthetics
What age did your character receive their cybernetics? >Was your character too young to remember? >>Was your character isolated or raised with others? >>>If with other, were they enhanced as well? >>>Did others survive? >>Did your character have a “normal” childhood, or were they raised as a test subject? >>What kinds of things were taught to your character? >>Did their cybernetics have to be replaced as they grew? >>>Was this a painful process? >>This group would be most adept at using the cybernetics, as it’s all they’ve known. >Did your character receive cybernetics before they finished growing? >>How old were they when they received them? >>How did their friends/family/peers react? >>What had they wanted to be when they grew up (before receiving the cybernetics)? >>What was your character’s personality like before receiving the cybernetics? >>What was their temperament like? (Were they quick-tempered? Calm?) >>Were they good at improvising and adapting, or did they prefer structure? >>Did their cybernetics have to be replaced as they grew? >>>Was this a painful process? >Did your character receive cybernetics at some point after they finished growing? >>At what age? >>What were your characters hopes, dreams, and aspirations before receiving cybernetics? >>What was their economic standing? >>Was your character in shape? Properly nourished? Healthy? >>How were your character’s relationships going before this happened? Relationships include familial relationships, romantic relationships, friendships, work relationships, relationships with their neighbors, etc. >>What was your character’s personality like? Their temperament? >>What were your character’s skills? >>What were their likes and dislikes? >>Was your character good at adapting? >Who your character was before receiving cybernetic enhancements will determine what they are like after receiving them (with a few exceptions, which will be noted at the bottom).
Reason and Consent for Cybernetics >Consented (fully informed) >>Why did they agree? (Money, health benefits, to impress someone, etc.) >>Did they pay, or was it part of an experiment? >>Have they ever regretted it? >Consented (not fully informed) >>What did they agree to/think they were agreeing to? >>Why did they agree? (Money, health benefits, drunk, etc.) >>Did they pay, or was it part of an experiment? >>What was their reaction upon revelation that it was not what they expected? >>>Has their attitude changed? >>Are they angry at the doctors/technicians? >Did not consent (and did not express lack of consent) >>What lead to this? (Ill/injured and unable? Drugged/kidnapped and unable?) >>>If emergency procedure, is this common practice? >>Were they okay with results? >>How long did it take for them to come to terms with it (if ever)? >Explicit lack of consent >>How did it happen? >>Do they hold a grudge? >>Are they actively trying to right what was done, or have they accepted the cybernetics? >>Do they wish to kill/harm those that did it to them? >>Did they find themselves liking it in spite of themselves? >>>When did this start?
Prosthetics >What material are they made out of? >Are they hack-able? >Do they grow with person? >Do they change shape? >Are they expensive? >Are they fixable? >>Where can parts be found? >>Can repairs be done on their own or is a professional needed? >Are they replaceable? >>How easily can they be replaced? >What kind of complications can the prosthetic have on the organic tissues of the character’s body? >Are the prosthetics prone to bugs and glitches? >What is the weight, on average? (Light, about the same as the organic limb, heavier than the organic limb, etc.) >Does the prosthetic require a power source? >>If so, why? And what is used as a power source? >What are the success and death rates for the installation procedure? >Are the prosthetics used to replace limbs that existed or to add new ones? >>New to the character (like someone born with one arm instead of two)? >>Can they connect two organic parts, such as a cybernetic shoulder holding an organic arm on? >>New to the species (like wings or a tail or something of that nature)? >>>How do they make this work? >>>What is the success rate? >>>What is the death rate? >>>Do those differ from other cybernetic prosthetics?
Cybernetic implants >What material are they made out of? >Are they hack-able? >Are they expensive? >Are they fixable? >>Where can parts be found? >>Can repairs be done on their own or is a professional needed? >Are they replaceable? >>How easily can they be replaced? >What kind of complications can the implant have on the organic tissues of the character’s body? >Are the implants prone to bugs and glitches? >What are the effects of the implants? >>Are there different types with different effects? >>How do they work? >Are cybernetic implants detectable? >How are they installed? >What are the success and death rates?
The people that make the cybernetics and prosthetics >Why have they decided to do this? >>Because it’s profitable? >>To benefit the species? >>Curiosity? >>To play god? >What methods do they use to get patients? >>Do they kidnap people and experiment on them against their will? >>Do they open studies with volunteers? >>>Who funds these studies?
Personality and traits after receiving cybernetics >If your character fully consented, regardless of if they later regretted it, their personality will be about the same. If the cybernetics helped them become better at a skill they wanted, or helped them further their ambitions, they will likely be more confidant than they were previously; they may have times of doubt and self pity, thinking that it’s the cybernetics, not themselves, that are good and desirable. >If your character did explicitly stated their lack of consent, they will be angry. How they express their anger will be dependent on their personality, and if they find themselves liking the cybernetics after all. This could go anywhere from lightly bitching about people minding their own business while your character drinks, to slaughtering everyone the doctors/technicians ever cared for. >If your character is naturally adaptable, they will be able to optimize the use of their cybernetics much quicker than if they were not adaptable. >If your character is no longer able to enjoy their hobbies, or if they are no longer to do or be what they aspired to be due to the cybernetics, it will have a huge impact on their mood and motivations. >If your character received them when they were too young to remember, and was then raised in a lab environment or isolated from others, they will not be able to socialize properly. If they were raised with peers that were likewise given cybernetic enhancements, it is unlikely that they will be able to comprehend normal abilities of their species. (“What do you mean you can’t lift it? It’s just a car.”) >All of the above are simply example of how your character’s personality would react to their environment and situation.
The exceptions mentioned earlier >If your character received a cybernetic implant that allowed another to control their mind or actions, your character’s personality before would make next to no difference. It’s still important to know what they were like, as the author, in case you want flashbacks, or someone who knows them, or if the implant is damaged or removed. >If your character received cybernetics against their will and was then tortured and (basically) brain-washed to behave in a certain way, they previous personality would not really matter. Though if they were naturally adaptable and didn’t feel particularly strongly about anything on their own, this process would have been much easier on them than it would be on someone who was stubborn and opinionated.
This is finally done: a more concise description of demon summoning. This kind of handbook would probably have been given out to all the military cadet mages. For further reading:
[Detailed Explanation of Demonic Constructs]
[Examples of Amalgams]
[Magician Character Reference]
[Amalgam Character Reference]
16 Villian Archetypes
The TYRANT: the bullying despot, he wants power at any price. He ruthlessly conquers all he surveys, crushing his enemies beneath his feet. People are but pawns to him, and he holds all the power pieces. Hesitate before getting in this man’s way – he’ll think nothing of destroying you. The BASTARD: the dispossessed son, he burns with resentment. He can’t have what he wants, so he lashes out to hurt those around him. His deeds are often for effect – he wants to provoke action in others. He proudly announces his rebellious dealings. Don’t be fooled by his boyish demeanor – he’s a bundle of hate. The DEVIL: the charming fiend, he gives people what he thinks they deserve. Charisma allows him to lure his victims to their own destruction. His ability to discover the moral weaknesses in others serves him well. Close your ears to his cajolery – he’ll tempt you to disaster. The TRAITOR: the double agent, he betrays those who trust him most. No one suspects the evil that lurks in his heart. Despite supportive smiles and sympathetic ears, he plots the destruction of his friends. Never turn your back on him – he means you harm. The OUTCAST: the lonely outsider, he wants desperately to belong. Tortured and unforgiving, he has been set off from others, and usually for good cause. He craves redemption, but is willing to gain it by sacrificing others. Waste no sympathy on him - he’ll have none for you. The EVIL GENIUS: the malevolent mastermind, he loves to show off his superior intelligence. Intellectual inferiors are contemptible to him and that includes just about everyone. Elaborate puzzles and experiments are his trademark. Don’t let him pull your strings – the game is always rigged in his favor. The SADIST: the savage predator, he enjoys cruelty for its own sake. Violence and psychological brutality are games to this man; and he plays those games with daring and skill. Run, don’t walk, away from this man – he’ll tear out your heart, and laugh while doing it. The TERRORIST: the dark knight, he serves a warped code of honor. Self-righteous, he believes in his own virtue, and judges all around him by a strict set of laws. The end will always justify his nefarious means, and no conventional morality will give him pause. Don’t try to appeal to his sense of justice – his does not resemble yours. The BITCH: the abusive autocrat, she lies, cheats, and steals her way to the top. Her climb to success has left many a heel mark on the backs of others. She doesn’t care about the peons around her – only the achievement of her dreams matters. Forget expecting a helping hand from her – she doesn’t help anyone but herself. The BLACK WIDOW: the beguiling siren, she lures victims into her web. She goes after anyone who has something she wants, and she wants a lot. But she does her best to make the victim want to be deceived. An expert at seduction of every variety, she uses her charms to get her way. Don’t be fooled by her claims of love – it’s all a lie. The BACKSTABBER: the two-faced friend, she delights in duping the unsuspecting. Her sympathetic smiles enable her to learn her victims’ secrets, which she then uses to feather her nest. Her seemingly helpful advice is just the thing to hinder. Put no faith in her – she’ll betray you every time. The LUNATIC: the unbalanced madwoman, she draws others into her crazy environment. The drum to which she marches misses many a beat, but to her, it is the rest of the world that is out of step. Don’t even try to understand her logic – she is unfathomable. The PARASITE: the poisonous vine, she collaborates for her own comfort. She goes along with any atrocity, so long as her own security is assured. She sees herself as a victim who had no choice, and blames others for her crimes. Expect no mercy from her – she won’t lift a finger to save anyone but herself. The SCHEMER: the lethal plotter, she devises the ruin of others. Like a cat with a mouse, she plays with lives. Elaborate plans, intricate schemes; nothing pleases her more than to trap the unwary. Watch out for her complex designs – she means you no good. The FANATIC: the uncompromising extremist, she does wrong in the name of good. She justifies hers action by her intent, and merely shrugs her shoulders at collateral damage. Anyone not an ally is an enemy, and therefore, fair game. Give up any hope of showing her the error of her ways – she firmly believes you are wrong, wrong, wrong. The MATRIARCH: the motherly oppressor, she smothers her loved ones. She knows what’s best and will do all in her power to controls the lives of those who surround her – all for their own good. A classic enabler, she sees no fault with her darlings, unless they don’t follow her dictates. Don’t be lured into her family nest – you’ll never get out alive.
Eating disorder
“One hundred and thirty-six pounds? Are you sure? There’s no way I can weigh that much.” I panic looking at my stomach. “You’re over reacting, you’re fine, charlotte.” my coach tries to reassure me. She doesn’t understand. I have to lose weight to become lighter. I need it if I want to be pitcher for the softball team. My coach pulls down my shirt as I look at it. “Alright next is the measurement…
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Reckless boys
“Oh shoot!” There is nothing worse than running late. Especially when you know that you have a meet to go to. Alexander Monroe, the hot mess, rushes out of his bed half-naked. His black hair falling on his exotic skin blocking his blue eyes. He sprints toward the door. “Benji!” “Alex,” his roommate replies calmly. Alexander has never been as responsible as his roommate; Benjamin Braxton. Already…
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Exoskeleton
“I should’ve known you guys would tag along. Why do you guys always hang around me?” Eugene questions following behind his siblings. His arms cross, and he glares at them. Liam and Charlotte walk in front of him. They start heading into, Armor Industries. “Wow, I haven’t seen this place since it was a shack,” she expresses with nostalgia. Liam walks forward to the entrance of the building. His…
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Gaia: The Dark Ages
Gaia: The Dark Ages
On the planet Gaia, the natives manipulate the marvelous laser known as Fusion to their will. Fusion is the most powerful laser light in the universe. Which is as light as gas and as powerful as lighting. Most beings of Gaia could be told apart by their natural color and markings. No one gaian has the same markings. Mostly found on their faces and arms. They consist of; red roses, orange orchids,…
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@tumblinbean made and submitted this fantastic ‘Said’ chart! Both images are the same chart broken down into categories; one coloured, the second plain.
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Caretaker
Every once and awhile everyone wakes up in a bad mood but not, Cliff. He is always in a bad mood. With all that has happening, he is always hating every moment of his life. Even more when he is assigned a foster family. He walks up the steps to the house on the edge of Brown Street. A small house that remains quiet. “I hate this,” He tells himself. He has his luggage beside him as he rings the…
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