Zonnonn said: Finally got around to reading the whole thing! This is an incredible profile, Maxson. The standard profile information is informative and interesting, it really shows the read what an interesting character this is. But it's the writing, both in style and content, that truly makes this standout. Tha backstory is fantastically written. It shows the reader just how detailed the character is, the complex moral dilemmas and personality that is both a gift and a plague to their life. And the form of writing is also brilliant. Through nothing but style you not only showed me how Liliana is, but also the author. I felt for both of them, and I could really feel the pain of Leymus throughout. And the fact that just through sentence structure and other English stuff I got a feeling and clear distinction of both characters is awesome - you took the time to craft both personalities. And I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted when reading anything on here. I really, really wanted to like the Devil, but just couldn't. It made her real and an actual person, who isn't good or bad but a complex series of mistakes and experiences that ultimately shaped a damaged and almost terrifying character. But the real kicker was at the summary of her by Leymus - it explained my feelings for her perfectly, which is a testament to your writing ability. In conclusion, holy shit I love this!
Thanks for taking the time to read this Zonnonn - that was a helluva reply indeed! Really appreciate the detailed (and overwhelmingly positive) feedback, getting a reader's perspective on how elements of the profile works to create character is going to help alot going forwards :)
Zonnonn said: And you say this isn't even one of your most fleshed out characters? Post them. Post them all.
Well the core idea behind Lilianna - an anti-hero seeking redemption for her past deeds - isn't that original, but she is certainly the character that feels the most human and defined to me though. I can't say I've spent as much time refining any other character as I have Lily.
But as much as I want to contribute more, I don't think I can put out another profile of this caliber in the foreseeable future; I spent the better part of 2017 getting a feel for her character, writing the profile, and sprucing up the presentation. I don't think I have the energy to pull that off again anytime soon, and I don't feel like posting something half-assed that doesn't do the character justice :)
On the bright side, I'll be starting work on a story I've wanted to write for a long time. Barring any unforeseeable delays (like a premature Writer's Block) I should be able to post the rough draft of the first chapters and an outline of the story to the Workshop by the end of the week. Spoilers: it involves a muggle Dunmer exorcist, his pack mule who can't stop lighiting things on fire, a thrifty Khajit priest, an unwilling assassin of the Throne, and my favorite undead-gone-rogue. Should be a lot of fun. Hopefully :P
[blockquote][b][url=/profile/Zonnonn]Zonnonn[/url] said:[/b] Finally got around to reading the whole thing! This is an incredible profile, Maxson. The standard profile information is informative and interesting, it really shows the read what an interesting character this is. But it's the writing, both in style and content, that truly makes this standout. Tha backstory is fantastically written. It shows the reader just how detailed the character is, the complex moral dilemmas and personality that is both a gift and a plague to their life. And the form of writing is also brilliant. Through nothing but style you not only showed me how Liliana is, but also the author. I felt for both of them, and I could really feel the pain of Leymus throughout. And the fact that just through sentence structure and other English stuff I got a feeling and clear distinction of both characters is awesome - you took the time to craft both personalities. And I don't think I've ever felt more conflicted when reading anything on here. I really, really wanted to like the Devil, but just couldn't. It made her real and an actual person, who isn't good or bad but a complex series of mistakes and experiences that ultimately shaped a damaged and almost terrifying character. But the real kicker was at the summary of her by Leymus - it explained my feelings for her perfectly, which is a testament to your writing ability. In conclusion, holy shit I love this! [/blockquote]
Thanks for taking the time to read this Zonnonn - that was a helluva reply indeed! Really appreciate the detailed (and overwhelmingly positive) feedback, getting a reader's perspective on how elements of the profile works to create character is going to help alot going forwards :)
[blockquote][b][url=/profile/Zonnonn]Zonnonn[/url] said:[/b] And you say this isn't even one of your most fleshed out characters? Post them. Post them all.[/blockquote]
Well the core idea behind Lilianna - an anti-hero seeking redemption for her past deeds - isn't that original, but she is certainly the character that feels the most human and defined to me though. I can't say I've spent as much time refining any other character as I have Lily.
But as much as I want to contribute more, I don't think I can put out another profile of this caliber in the foreseeable future; I spent the better part of 2017 getting a feel for her character, writing the profile, and sprucing up the presentation. I don't think I have the energy to pull that off again anytime soon, and I don't feel like posting something half-assed that doesn't do the character justice :)
On the bright side, I'll be starting work on a story I've wanted to write for a long time. Barring any unforeseeable delays (like a premature Writer's Block) I should be able to post the rough draft of the first chapters and an outline of the story to the Workshop by the end of the week. Spoilers: it involves a muggle Dunmer exorcist, his pack mule who can't stop lighiting things on fire, a thrifty Khajit priest, an unwilling assassin of the Throne, and my favorite undead-gone-rogue. Should be a lot of fun. Hopefully :P
