Boo1268

Boo1268

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    To my fellow writers, do I write good characters? Idk if its just my tired thoughts but I was looking back at some of my old works and was somewhat disappointed at how I did certain characters, now while I have improved since then, I somewhat feel as if I need to flesh out some of my characters more, since a few of them feel too one note, like for example, Mind Master Tripliss, Feathers etc, Idk if im just undermining myself, but I feel as of im not using these characters too there full potential, but again that might just be me. If you have any comments or suggestions im free to hear them!
    Roserade
    Roserade
    This isn't necessarily commentary on the writing I've seen from you, and more just a general suggestion about how to write more engaging characters: an adaptability to environment. A character's wants and needs are going to be different from scene to scene, because of the circumstances they've found themselves in, and being flexible in how they respond to those changes is a huge point in ensuring that characters don't feel "one note". There isn't anything wrong with rooting a character in a solid personality, but what happens when that personality's pushed? When they're forced to present differently? When things clearly aren't going their way, or when a reminder of the past yanks them backwards towards where they've been? Exploring these aspects of character can ensure that they come across as multifaceted.

    Basically: allow your characters to have changes, flaws, or to act seemingly "out of character" at times, and this will naturally adapt into a more fleshed-out image of them.
    Boo1268
    This is something that GREATLY urks me
    What my family thinks the Shroom is: a collection of people using me to produce free storys from my ideas without getting paid.
    What the Shroom really is/how I see it: A collection of talented individuals sharing there storys and ideas while also being a creative outlet to test there writing skills.
    Now I might be wrong in some aspects so correct me if I am.
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    Wallace Ulysses
    Wallace Ulysses
    From the perspective of one unfamiliar with the tight knit community that is the Super Mario Wiki and the passion project that is The 'Shroom like your family is, I can see a bit where they're coming from, but I wholeheartedly agree that The 'Shroom is anything but the way they envision it to be. Like you said, it's a creative outlet for talented and creative individuals to share their stories and ideas about the Mario franchise, as well as put their writing skills to the test. And as I said, The 'Shroom is a passion project by a community that has been around for twenty years and kept alive by so many dedicated volunteers and creative minds alike during that time. So for a passion project to have endured that long against all odds really speaks values much more than words ever could.
    Hint Toad
    Hint Toad
    Well, yes, you should be wary to give out your hard work for free. You should not take your work lightly. However, you're technically not giving your work for free. I look at the Shroom as something that everyone gives a little bit to, so all of us can get something big in return. It's like if your family members each pitched in to do a small house chore so everyone can enjoy the benefits of a clean house. But, you should heavily pay attention to what your parents have to say because they want what's best for you.
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    Illuminoid
    I believe that the Super Mario Wiki has aided me in my general writing skills. I do not get paid to edit. The benefits of completing a task for others does not always come in the form of money. It comes in the form of experience, too — and, sometimes, it is enjoyable. In this case brought up by Boo1268, The 'Shroom is a passion project which volunteers can contribute to, proving that he is definitely not being used to write stories.
    Boo1268
    What goes up must come down, and today I have a very deep down, IE: Life is kinda hard rn, and I hope things are gonna get better....
    Boo1268
    Finally after so many hours, ive finally 100% completed Paper Mario the Thousand Year Door! (Remake) I got have gotten:
    The Tattle Trophy
    The Badge Trophy
    The Recipe Trophy
    The Golden Wacka Bump
    All the shine sprites
    The Mush Belt
    All The Crystal Stars
    All the Star pieces
    #1 Rank in the Glitz Pit
    The Golden Badge
    And one amazing story finally coming to a close, reinstating my love for this game and its characters.
    Boo1268
    Hey, you know what's something we should do? Revive old threads, like honestly they still have so much in terms of potential we should really care about them more!
    Boo1268
    JEEZ been a while since I've been here! Sorry for being gone for so long everyone! Been busy.
    Wallace Ulysses
    Wallace Ulysses
    All good, Boo, my boy! I know how busy life outside the internet can get!
    Boo1268
    Something I love about each deltaurne chapter is that you can slowly but surely see the progression of Toby's skills as each chapter is made, man just keeps raising the bar its basically through the roof.
    Boo1268
    Hey everyone like I said before sorry about not getting my issue of the Spectral Lens in on time this month, I hope yall arnt too disappointed, I just had lots of things going on emotionally and physically that got in the way, alongside that I had multiple collabs this month so there was also that, even still I hope you all enjoyed my other sections this month! See yall next month for sure!
    Boo1268
    Do you ever finish a task youve been wanting to get done, but find that once you do it your bored since you finished it and now you have nothing to do?
    Hooded Pitohui
    Hooded Pitohui
    This happens sometimes in the very depths of mid-winter, when the planets align.
    Boo1268
    Im curious why people havent decided to go to my OC and regular ask thread yet, its literally in my signature!
    Boo1268
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    Specture:
    Hey people of the Mario Boards listen up!
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    I've got a bit of a favor to ask you guys, so remember this thing some guy made last year?
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    Specture:
    Well now Boo1268 got inspired by this and wants me to campaign in the awards AGAIN this year.
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    Now honestly I still dont understand why, all I do is guard the Lich Yard each day, protecting it from outsiders who want to make trouble, while also dealing with unruly spirits, sure ive gone on lots of adventures, helped defeat a pure evil being, plus I also participated in a killing game, but even still people have done MUCH more impressive things than I have!
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    But...I know I cant stop you guys, so if you want to vote for me, but at the very least if you do, do it for Boo won't ya? He deserves it more than I do.
    Waluigi Time
    Waluigi Time
    Not speaking in an official capacity here, just as a member of the community - I'm glad you're excited about the Community Awards, but I wouldn't consider doing something like this to be in good taste. It's one thing to campaign for a specific nominee in the Mario or Fail Awards, where the votes you might get from that are just a drop in the bucket and ultimately the final results don't really matter that much. It's another thing entirely to do it in the Community Awards where you're trying to push yourself/your creations ahead of other users and their works. I understand that may not actively be your intention, but in effect it's what's happening. There are many talented creators in this community and it's not fair to them if certain nominees are getting more votes because someone's actively trying to get people to vote for them, rather than just letting the quality of the work stand on its own. On the flipside, it's also worth considering that some people may be turned away by this approach and decide not to vote for something on principle because someone was asking for votes.
    Boo1268
    Boo1268
    Well thats why im being modest, while I do want people to vote for him they dont have too, infact i recognize that some people dont want to vote for me, and thats fine, I expect him to get outvoted at the end of the day, if anything I would just be happy if he made it to fifth place.
    Boo1268
    Guys I was curious about how many OCS WT has made, I soon found myself down a rabbit hole and it turns out....WT has 149 Characters most of those being OCs. THE MAN IS A MADMAN
    Edit: Update I have just confirmed by WT its 157 now.
    Boo1268
    I saw a Hooded Pitohui on my walk earlier today!
    Boo1268
    Do yall ever feel like your the only one putting effort into reviving an ask thread? Cause thats what it feels like for me sometimes, like in not trying to make other people feel bad about it, im just saying it feels that way sometimes.
    Roserade
    Roserade
    To be upfront with you, if you're feeling that way, maybe it's because the other person doesn't have interest anymore? And if that's the case, then there's no need to continue returning to it. People will return to threads like that to post in them if they're interested, and if they aren't, there's nothing you can really do about it. Probably better to be hands off instead of continuing to poke at them.
    Xiahou Ba
    Xiahou Ba
    Fresh out of responding questions: I'm going to speak for myself but it's just a lot of effort writing responses. I'm quite a busy person, and today just so happened to be my day off and I'm like, you know what, maybe I can work through the backlog.

    I still love receiving questions in my ask thread, though! Just because I didn't get around to it doesn't mean I have ignored it, so continue to ask away if you want!
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