Thinking up the idea:
- Think of an idea.
- Lie in bed and think about the idea some more.
- Dismiss idea.
- Walk around house. Do menial tasks. Allow the mind to wander.
- When the mind has wandered around to an idea, stop doing menial tasks and pay attention.
- Write it down.
- Read it over.
- Change it.
- Lie down on sofa. Let idea form a story.
- Dismiss idea. Hates idea. Idea is stupid.
- Decide to write from the headlines. Switch on news. Read newspapers. Look for inspiration.
- Ebola, eh?
- Brand new idea. A plague that wipes out most of humanity! The few survivors come together under some vague supernatural (religious?) pretence.
- But evil people have also come together! Drama! Conflict!
- Realise your idea is The Stand, by Stephen King.
- Read The Stand, by Stephen King.
- Go back to original idea, decide it's good enough.
- Congratulations! You now have your idea!
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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 4788 Newer› Newest»(I play as soldier in ME1, by ME2 I've switched to Adept/Infiltrator and then ME3 depends on the import. :P
My favourite infiltrator is the Female Quarian... for whatever reason. The Shadow is FANTASTIC. But the Female Quarian is amazing. Give her a Crusader or a Valiant or well... anything, really. Even something like the Lancer. And she's great.
I was asking, though, about singleplayer characters, like Tali and Garrus and Liara and Grunt etc. :P)
(*dances with him, equally happy*
Hi Xan! Back from where we left off?)
Erebus: Wonderful to know my existence is being acknowledged, Fletcher.
*Blake clamps his mouth shut and mumbles something that sounds awfully like "Stop using my f@!king mouth!"*
*Waves cheerfully to Ed*
(Sorry Chi, how are you?
Hello Chloe, how be you?)
(Hey Xan! How art thou?)
(Hello Xan and Dragona, how be you?)
(I be really happy thanks ^^)
(I'm fine, Edward. :) You?)
(I'm great Edward, absolutely great.)
(Hello Xanadu.)
(That's good Chloe and Chi
Fine thanks Dragona, glad to be inside rather than in the rain)
(sounds good Chi)
(Hello Ed and Xan)
(Dragon, I've all of me1 and a bit of 2 and everytime i do, i always play solider i don't need any biotics)
(But biotics are GOOD. They're fun. Even if I play as a soldier in ME2 I always give myself Slam or another biotic power. It's so fun to do it to mechs. :D)
I can't decide.
I could tell you who I play with.
ME1: Garrus and Liara. Not much to say here.
ME2: Miri because tech and biotics
And Jack for Collector missions for team warp ammo.
Then I mix up the team by bringing Miri/Sumi or Miri/Zaeed
ME3: Nobody. Only the prothean interests me. I found single player combat to be much worse than before. :(
(Tia - I meant like during the cutscenes not the actual combat. :P
Brb.)
(I only need bullets.... Lots of bullets,
i do agree that biotics can be useful sometimes)
(Anyone up for rp?)
(Blake, come and get me from the house so we can beat up Xan)
(*takes a deep breath*
*it breaks her heart to break her word, even if her word were only to herself*
*but it breaks her heart more to not comment, to sit and lurk*
*she still believes it is for the better that she lurks*
*but, for once, she is going to be a little bit selfish*
*steps into blogland from the shadows*
Hello...)
(Sure Chloe)
(Hello Sil and Blake, how be you both?)
(Sil! *huggles tightly* how art thou?)
(Silente? what are you talking about? is that why you weren't on yesterday?)
*tacklehugs Sil* Hey! :) how have you been?
*makes cookies in the kitchen*
*Steps into kitchen* Cookies?
(*Pats Sil on the head* Hiya shorty.)
*Leaps out of a shadow behind Chi, tacklehugging her*
Surprise!
(*IMMEDIATE REGRET*
*BAD SILENTE*
*hugs people back*)
*turns and smiles* yes they are sweetie, want some?
(You aren't bad Sil *continues to huggle*)
Sure *Eats cookies*
Sil... you're not bad. If you want, or need, this, then who are you to deny yourself this?
*looks confused*
(Hey there Sil)
*smiles* so how are you feeling?
(Sil?)
Hungover, too much drink
(Anyone notice anything different about me yet?)
(*hugs Xan* lurking...I said I'd take a week off...I planned to take longer...I broke my word...*looks longingly back at the shadows*)
(You drive a tank?)
*laughs* I have a slight headache myself
(@Garr you now drive a tank.)
(Sil... Please stay)
Perhaps a morning drink may help *drinks a glass of wine*
(Yup i do *smiles*)
(Sil, stay)
Oh sshh. Now I have to ded.
Um...
(While you wait, book-themed tablet covers!)
https://www.klevercase.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home
(*hugs Xan still* sorry...I was..I was hoping to fade...completely...email included...I broke my word...)
*giggles* that's my Ed alright
*pulls out a can of cider*
Sil, I understand if you want to go. I understand if you want to stay.
I know I'd rather you stayed, but it's your choice *hugs*
How have you been?
(Hello Fabi)
*Finishes bottle* Nothing beats a drink in the morning
(In some ways Tia, better. In others, worse. How are you?)
(@Ed Shouldn't be drinking in the mornings :/
How are you?)
Sil why...? what happened? why do you want to go? D:
*crumples can* nothing can beat it *smiles* so, what do you want to do?
(Sil and everyone
My email is always open ^.^ )
(*mutters*fadingisgoodishouldvestayedfaded..
As stated in my previous comment Xan. How are you?)
(Fine thanks Tia)
How about a trip somewhere?
(*hugs Chi tightly, offering no explanation, just hugging*)
Oooo where? *eyes light up*
Well, there is a bar on the moon in the future?
Sad. Even more sad if you leave. I understand I'm pressuring you. But it's true.
I'm sorry. I'm mean :c
*hugs Sil tightly*
I'm here for you, ok?
(Please don't fade.)
*whiles face lights up* really? That's awesome!
(Silente what the heck? I'm not hugging you if you don't tell me what's going on...If it's that I left you at the wedding I wasn't planning on it. I was going to come back and drink with you but I didn't see the time and I'm getting my laptop back really soon.)
(I've said before Xan, you shouldn't worry about me.)
(Hello. *hugs Silente tightly*)
(Sil... Everyone worries for you
We are your friends... Please stay)
evening all
Yup, a bar on the moon. You can invite Cole and Felix if you want.
(No Chi it isn't that! I didn't mind the wedding, I know you have limited time, I would never hold that against you!)
(Hello Em
Sil?)
Hello, Emerald! How are you feeling?
(Hey Em
How art thou?)
*chirps* okay
*rings them*
*felix and Cole enter*
Cole: *smiles* hello
Felix: Yo, how's the married life?
(*hugs Soph tightly back*)
(Then what's wrong Sis...?)
(Sil, ...
*hugs*
*Nods Cole, Felix. Its good thanks. So, a bar on the moon, what do you think?
*is standing next to the twins crib, smiling*
Won't be long now cuties...
Felix: *smirks* never been to the moon before
Cole: that sounds brilliant
Yay! *smils sweetly*
*Pokes his head out of the wall over the crib, making a silly face at the twins*
(*hugs Tia*
*also hugs Chi, not caring if it isn't returned* some things I can't define chi, the mess and reasoning in my head is one of these things.)
Very well *They appear in a large bubble on the moon in the middle of which is a bar*
(*is so confused but hugs her back tightly anyway*)
feeling okay.
Been poked, prodded and had as much blood taken as a vampire could take.
It was a good night and day in the hospital but everything is okay.
My back however is in a bad shape, my muscles are all inflamed and in pain so I'm on a strong painkiller for that.
My chest (which was what I went in for) tightened because of the pain in my back.
So all and all, I'm home, with about 20 pillows propping me up and relaxing.
*smiles and kisses Blake's cheek*
(I am glad that you are alright, Emerald.)
(Thank you for hugging me back.
*breathes*
How is everyone?)
(At least you are ok Em)
(Of course I would hug you back! You're my sister)
(I'm glad you're okay Em)
(Sil, emails...)
Even though I feel like a 90 year old, I'm glad I'm home and okay too.
*Grins at Chi's kiss and tickles the twins, his grin turning to a full smile when they giggle*
(Thank you nevertheless...
*aihjd vtirau sy jrtdraf* ofopy)
*looks around* so this is what it's like *smiles*
*hugs Em*
I'm glad it's okay... :)
I hope you heal soon.
Just don't step outside of the bubble, no atmosphere
(I prey for your swift recovery Em)
*they all nod*
So, what is everyone having to drink?
Felix: larger
Cole: same please *dmiles*
Cider for me please
(Get well soon Em)
*chirps* okay
*orders everyone's drinks *
Thanks *downs drink*
Blake...*closes her eyes and grins*
I think that girl has came out to play.
Then play we shall.
*He places a hand on her shoulder, and they're whisked away into shadows*
*A few moments later, they step out of a small storm of darkness in front of Talia*
(*crosses her legs and watches*)
*all three drink a lot*
*hiccups and laughs*
Cole: Inky has hiccups! *bursts out laughing*
*grins happily* Oh it's been months since I've had a good brawl... *takes a deep breath a if it's her first taste of fresh air in forever*
(Sil, this may cheer you up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLrpST_KXk0&list=FLMvKph9NngI1bjqPBlkSHoA)
*Laughs and downs another drink*
Felix: *gazes longingly at Cole*
*hiccups and laughs*
(*keeps hugging Silente*)
*Falls over with laughter*
Hello again, it crossed my mind that we never finished the other day.
*An almost sinister grin spreads on his face*
Care to pick up where we left off?
*crouches by him* a are y you okay...?
I j...just need a d...drink *laughs*
(I'm going to disappear for tonight (i need an early night, because of tomorrow) but I'm still available through emails,
so good bye and good night)
*hands him a drink*
here you go s sweetie
Cole: *notices Felix* w what is it
Felix: *looks away and blushes* nothing...
(Okay Rhos ^^)
(listen to this...I DARE YOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL5qjeKRBKU)
*looks at the umbrella and smiles*
2vs1 or you can choose what one of us to fight.
(Bye Gar)
Thanks *downs drink*
*giggles* no p problem
*keeps drinking*
(Impatient Blake is sorry. Go ahead and pick q.q)
*Continues to drink* *Whispers to Inky* Whats up with Felix?
(It is really difficult Elleni.)
(Hello El, how be you?)
*whispers back like a little girl* someone has a crushhhhhh
*Laughs* Ohhhhh
(Listen to this, I dare you c;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t8-_pI1-9Q)
*grins* this is greaaat!
Cole:w why di did you look at me ....
Felix: *sulks* n no reason
(How was the blog being harmful to anyone except zaf? Zaf was the one who started this shit storm.)
(That seems a very reasonable request, Elleni. One which I support.)
(Ha! I added that to my playlist months ago Blake!)
*drinks* It is
*smiles*
*drinks more*
*starts tickling Ed*
(Hear hear El, I agree with you)
*Laughs and drops drink* S...s...stop
(I didn't hear Rose. And I certainly haven't said anything towards her so it's unfair that she said "the blog" which would involve all of us. But I won't be mean to someone who doesn't deserve it. And I won't start it first.)
(I agree with you El)
*doesn't stop* Nopeity Nope!
*Continues to laugh and falls over* P...please.
*hugs Elleni tightly*
Thank you so much.
All I've ever done, is right by Rose because she needs it. She needs to be right with herself before anything else.
I haven't done it to piss off Zaf or for the craic and I'm glad someone can see that my intentions were that of being a good friend to Rose.
Fine, you can take her... *sighs* I'll go look after the twins or something...
*grins* not on your nelly
Chi hasn't fought in forever. I can wait a bit longer.
*A rolly chair of shadows forms under him*
Just shout if you want some backup, sweetie.
*With a few kicks, he backs off to the sidelines*
*her eyes glow* Really?! *jumps happily* yay!
Chi, she says its "the blog" because it IS everyone. EVERYONE.
Everyone fucking arguing and blaming each other, just like you tried to do just now. That's what causes her harm. So it is the blog. Not Zaf. Not any individual.
*Cant stop laughing* Tickle F...felix
F felix is b busy with Cole!
*continues*
(Emerald - You were being a good friend to Rose. I am sure that 99.9% of people can see that. There are no questions in my mind about your intentions.)
(No Matex, Zaf deserves it. It was her that drove Adra away (mostly) so I blame her. And no one's going to change that. But just won't talk to her.)
*stands and waits*
*Tries to drink while laughing it but spills it* P...please
*thinks*
*sighs* okay....
*stops*
Thank you *starts to tickle her*
(hear hear El)
*collapses in laughter* stopppp!
If you want to insist on blaming Zaf go ahead, but its that attitude which hurt Rose, nothing Zaf did. Rose said that herself, over and over again. So don't attack Zaf as the cause of Rose's problems. Don't attack anyone, because THAT is the cause of problems right now, right here. People attacking.
(Hear hear Elleni)
No *Carrys on tickling her*
(Don't you think I know that? I'm one of the oldest on the blog. I know that it's gone to shit. No one will argue if no one starts it, but when it starts, everyone has their right to an opinion.)
(that's true Mat)
(I have had enough of the arguing, I shall leave now, bye if you need me then my twitter is open)
*shakes* please...stop! I st stops!
Cole: *walks over to Felix*
*towers over him* Tell me
Felix: nope
(Ed...tweet to me)
(I'm not angry at Zaf because of rose. Ive been angry at Zaf since Adra, Matex. I don't like her. I think I've made that clear. But ive already said i'll stop fighting with her, it's you and Elleni who are keeping this going. Now I'm going to beat up Taila, so if you'll excuse me-)
Yeah, well, you're the new person. *steps to the side, watching the flame just incase*
(*sighs* I may as well go too...)
Yeah that's understandable. I was only defending the statement about Blogland causing harm. I have no interest in entering the argument regarding Adra, I understand that and your feelings about it. I apologise if it seemed that way.
(*waddles into Blogland*)
You know what hurts? Burying other people with your problems. It's what hurt Rose.
But keeping it all locked up, that hurts even more. It builds and it builds until it's ready to explode.
I hurt. Sometimes a lot. Sometimes not.
Not a day seems to go by without something bad happening. Call it bad luck. Call it bad life. Call it bad person. It doesn't matter.
You were my safe haven. You were caring and you understood a small part of me. So I used you, all of you, to make myself feel better.
Well, now I care back. I can't make myself feel better at such a cost to you.
Expect me to continue being me... just a little bit colder, a little bit more reserved, but same old me.
My problems are no longer yours, and neither are my pains.
(Tia - :/ There must be someone who you can talk to.
Who is your favourite character from Mass Effect? (Okay so... I don't mean multiplayer classes or anything to do with classes or the characters in combat. I mean the characters THEMSELVES.))
*lands on her hands and flips, kicking her in the face*
My new haircut makes me look like one half of a buddy-cop duo from a bad 70's TV show.
Also, greetings, Blogland.
*rolls to the side*
(Hey, Clara! How are you?)
The 70s had bad TV shows? *looks confused again*
Hey, Clara! How are you?
I'm doing quite alright.
I see that you are a penguin, Dragona. Is this a recent thing? Noot noot.
(There are three people.
All of them are distant. I don't want to hurt any of them.
*hugs*)
Anyone who wishes to talk to or e-mail me is, of course, welcome. I'm told I make a rather good armchair psychologist.
(Goodbye.)
(Well um... it's a Mass Effect penguin. :P It's rather recent. I made it not a great deal of time ago. Like a day or so max. Only took me ten minutes.)
Greetings and goodbye, Silente.
(Goodbye, Silente. *hugs her tightly*)
Back.
Was nearly smothered with a pizza but I survived.
That boyfriend of mine is such a caring bitch.
(I don't like the way she said that... Guys...what if she's going to try and leave for a week again?)
Greetings, Emerald Melody!
(Chione - should it have a negative emotional affect on her I will attempt to talk her out of it.)
*hugs Sil, not letting her go *
:c
(You saw what she was like when she came on... she didn't want to come back, partly because of the fighting and partly because I'm so distant, I think. But she can't stay away. She loves the blog.)
(She did not want to come back because she gave her word that she would not return for a week and wished to prove to herself that she could keep to it.)
(I'm crying again :c
If anyone else is crying, feel free to message me.)
If she's going to leave for a week you should all fucking support her and not beg her to come back. She left to try and sort out her own life. She didn't "disappear". She made a speech announcing she was taking a one week holiday.
I want to scream at everyone. But i understand she didn't explain much, and her departure was sudden. So I'll say it now; she left to see if it would help. And IT DID.
I don't know of she wants to leave again, but if she does, support her. She would stay her for you all even if it killed her, just because you worry so much about her. Worry worry worry.
Anyone who knows her at all knows she doesn't want to cause worry. So she does things that she doesn't enjoy. She stays here even when it hurts her at times, because she thinks she can't leave.
. . .
I'm just going to . . . depart . . . quietly . . .
*melts away into the darkness of the hotel*
(*laughs* Of yeah, the closest person to me is going to leave for a week and I've to-
Right. Sure, I support her. If she feels better leaving. Fine.)
Clara! *huggles tightly* :(
Email...
(What's your e-mail Tia? *sighs*)
Chi, it is in my profile, you're not obligated to message me. I only need one person to talk to. Any more than that is too much. You shouldn't all share my pain.
Chi, she felt better. She slept better. It was only a day, but it helped. And she comes back and everyone pretty much says she can't leave, ever. I'm not saying don't care about her; just try to understand and don't insist that she has to be here. I know she didn't explain much, I get it. I don't fully understand it, but IF taking a break is going to help, then that's a good thing.
(Right. Well I'm going to go actually cry. Night guys. Might take a break from the internet too...I probs need it. Things are a bit difficult the now, sorry I was getting on at everyone. I have my own shit storm to sort out and I was taking it out on you guys. I'm sorry. I was being a bitch. I had no right calling zaf that.)
(I just said that Matex, stop getting on at us and acting like some sort of life guru. We all have shit to deal with. Goodight.)
Chi :(
If I seem like a bad guy right now I really am sorry; at least try to understand it's not a fun thing for me either if she leaves.
*hugs Chi*
Its okay, I get it. I'm not having the greatest time either so the same applies to me, and a lot of what I've said came out wrong, and I am sorry. I hope you feel better soon!
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