Darth_Yuthura

Since this is a question regarding our characters alone, I'm speaking about K3 here.

I see two possible outcomes for the Bao-Dur/Yuthura introduction. An easy, but fairly cut-and-dry option could be that Bao confronted Yuthura and was taken prisoner. She couldn't let him go, but she couldn't just murder him.

The other option is to have a more elaborate conflict where all three (Alayna, Bao, and Yuthura) are all conflicting with each other. If Bao-Dur is caught on one of the freighters that Yuthura planted a bomb on, Alayna would have to convince Yuthura to help her while Bao-Dur would have to be the one to save the ship he's on... All Yuthura can do is tell him exactly what he needs to do after the bombs explode and the ship is crippled. Just an example.

In the end, Yuthura is convinced that the Hutts' shipments are the only way to save Telos, so she reluctantly ceases her activities on Sleheyron. Alayna would have to be the one who convinces her to let go of her revenge against the hutts for a greater good... and Yuthura also sees that the restoration of the jedi may be more significant than her activities on Sleheyron.

Thoughts?

You know I was just teasing. Your details ALWAYS enrich the story.

I'm sorry but I've just been drawn away. I'll get back in about an hour.

For K3:

I just added some additional descriptions to Katarr. The reason I use a word processor is to be able to copy and paste certain paragraphs to where they would be best suited... or I just get rid of them. I hope I got the right details this time.

You said you simply take upon your original story and simply add on to it?

I'm online. If you need a question answered, you should ask it now and I'll get back to you before you're off. How do you like the first piece as it is? It's just a prototype now and incomplete.

Good morning then.

Yes you do. That's when Bastila and Carth are discussing the new Enclave. Bastila and Carth will arrive in chapter two to meet Alayna. Is that right?

I was thinking that the quickest way to get things going is to skip Bastila and Brianna, Mira, and Dustil meeting each other and just have it where Alayna and Visas return and (Brianna) says that Bastila has shown up and needs to speak with the leader of the new Order. That can save time and effort and allow for both of us to have a character in the next chapter. I also have to get Canderous on his way as well... maybe three. And Bao-Dur is still missing. I'll just focus on one foot in front of the other and deal with one before two.

Mira may still have emotional problems that can be dealt with later in the first few chapters. This could be when Alayna is looking for Bao-Dur and Mira is left to deal with Atton and the rest of the jedi. Whatever you choose.

Well I'm sorry that I'm not one of those people who can go w/out sleep indefinitely, but I'm going to have to call it a night. If you posted before this comes up, I'll answer it. Otherwise, good morning.

Right. I'll just have it where Bastila and Carth are already acquainted with the jedi at the enclave while the Exile took Visas to Katarr... just to say original greetings with everyone. Alayna and Visas return and Bastila has her discussion about other survivors and then the plan is devised for Couriscant enclave. Odds are that's going to be a chapter in itself. I'll not go on from that since...

I don't have any other questions or comments right now.

Well I often don't follow through with my original chapters. I just write what I like and want to put in the fiction. Very often, I have huge chucks of text that I simply move to the end of the document and never use. It's impressive how much I've written that wasn't original.

Anyway... I'm thinking to have the Exile return to Dantoine and have Carth and Bastila there to greet them in chap two. I won't start before everyone catches up, but I would like to know what happens in the near future before committing acts for the present.

Straight onto the word processor. I rewrite so much of my original content that I would not be able to easily correct or modify it. In addition, the word processor is directly done... I've no gift for transitioning from paper to WP. It saves time for me.

Why would pen and paper be such a benefit, anyway? I know HOP does it, but I don't get how talented writers would go to that effort. It's like making a copy... time consuming and completely unnecesary. I also would not be able to easily erase mistakes w/out a difficult time... I'd lose interest too soon.

Don't you ever sleep?!

I got some inspiration for the time being and I'll try to use it the best I can. Where will Carth and Bastila leave off in your projected chapter? I need to get chapter two planned as well. Thanks.

The four most unemotional characters? I think that's one of the goals in this project is use our qualities and count on others to compensate for our weaknesses. My characters are more or less driven with emotion. HOP's characters... at least two are fighting characters. When you and he do your parts, I'll contribute what I can of the 'human aspect.' If we can learn to compensate for our own weaknesses, then we all improve our styles.

Because emotion is difficult to add after a chapter is complete, I would like it if you have any questions or issues... it would be best if you asked before you complete your piece and go on. I just don't know if the human aspect can simply be inserted like details... nor can action really be altered without changing whole paragraphs at a time.

I actually want the sound of running water in the backround. That is a quality of a planet lush in life. The sight of fine... maybe even fertile soil with only the remnants of dead plants and even Miraluka remains is severely lacking.

I'm not asking anything, just saying I got you. I'll replace the chapter after it's finished its course. I will end it with Visas and Alayna speaking of the preminition (hate that word) and why the Exile can't accept another's life. Thanks for the criticism. I'll be offline at 1:00 AM

I will also try to keep the actions and thoughts more segregated from the other. That is another thing I had a problems with.

No! You can't!

I see what you mean. I was trying to establish what has happened and get the character's personality and certain issues defined. Alayna's thoughts are meant to introduce where TSL ended and explain that her concerns are more for herself than her friend. This is to show flaws already in her personality even in a very significant moment.

I could add much more detail, but I realize that I've already put in too much thought as it is. I also have greatly segregated the actions with thoughts and memories. Are there any little details you could imagine on a world where only life has been destroyed? I will definitely add more details, but if you've already got some... thanks.

Chapter 1 is on K3... tell me what you think of the first part... not complete.

Alright. I'm logging off now.

You are a great writer!... I leave off on a high note.

Of course... we would have to have characters interacting with each other. I think that since Exile has such a large role, Bao Dur would be a welcome change for that. Then that would be an emotional scene... my talent lies there. I actually think Exile would be best for that unless you want to give it a try.

I think we will have write for the other's characters when needed and agree who takes the dominant role in a chapters among multiple major charcters.

I like the idea of our own OC's. I think that there should be a cap for the characters we choose. I think that we really only need six for this to work, but many more would just complicate things.

After your next post, I would like to just devote myself to the K3 writing and won't be active for at least an hour, so just take note of that. If you have another question, I'll answer it, but I would like to get on it while I have inspiration.

Alright, I mean the length of the first three chapters of SiD or so. The length of the chapters should be long enough to encompass the plots we want for each character in the chapter. Odds are that the load will not be evenly distributed from one part of the entire story to the next, but I would like to have a fairly even distribution of original text.

Exile is a larger part as is Revan, so that would mean fewer characters or more minor ones on top of them. Unless you two want to have more to yourselves, then I'd support that... I'm not saying I want to be lazy, I just don't want to detract from you two if you want to do more.

PS what do you think of my stand in 'Duck, Sniper!'?

I just hate people who just clutter an argument w/out justification for their opinion. If you're trying to convince another... explain why... not what you think.

I love Tamera Phillips. She was the perfect voice actress for Yuthura. Although she sounded older than the character, the deep voice made her seem 'wiser.' I only regret the actress isn't found in many other roles.

Anyway, I would try to have the first chapter be about 1/3 of the length of my average SiD chapters. I think about twenty pages per chapter is also what you have for Huntress. Does that sound like the best length per update? I also don't know if we would have chapters with different characters again or just shorter and more numerous chapters. What you think?

I've decided that I wouldn't have Visas as a character. She's already with the Exile all the time, so we don't need her as well... and she's got no personality. I'm not expecting for ALL the KOTOR characters to be used, but most already are taken.

I already have a version written. I just have to change to 3rd and add more to make it fit properly. I'm going to try for seven double space pages w/12 font. I just don't know where to deposit it for you two to see before posting.

Eves dropping are you? Do you REALLY think I would turn on you so easily when I consistently turn to you for advice? Now that you underestimate my loyalty, I'll have to work to get it back.

You know I was just trying to sound like a sith... guess it was taken a bit literally.

I intend to start my part of the K3 fiction today. I don't know how far I'll get, but I'll see if Burnseyy and I can finish where you can carry on for your piece. I just don't know how to post it so it could be modified or enhanced by the other two.

I'll try to leave off where you and Burnseyy can just start where you want and not have to worry about where I end up. I'll try to have my part of the group ready so you can take over when she is taking her holiday. Anything else... let me know.

I just realized how many pages' worth of posts I've had with Burnseyy. I've never really posted to the other partner in the K3 project. I guess I really haven't had a reason to ignore you, even if you're not available on a daily basis right now.

I'm passing ideas back and forth with her in the user profile to spare you the hassle of reading proto-ideas that change before putting them in K3. When you get back, I'll fill you in on what has come up and see what you think when you have the means to throw your ideas in as well. Even if there is a 2/3 majority on certain aspects already, that doesn't mean it's carved in stone. If you have better ideas than what Burnseyy and I have created, then I'd gladly switch sides and back you.

Since you have limited time on the net right now, I won't call you again unless you call me.