I think I'm going to go back to writing, if I don't make another video game. Why? Well, perhaps it's easier just to tell a story by words rather than also having to focus on the graphics of the game, thereby avoiding the possibility of spreading oneself too thin. But really, the main reason I...
... want to return to writing is because I want to be able to take hold of a massive, overarching storyline and have the ability to turn it on its heels. It's something I've just noticed (yes, I do notice a lot) with stories - they pick up momentum and become popular as time goes on, especially series such as Doctor Who, as they don't require knowledge of past episodes to a great extent (if at all) to enjoy them. But there's been a reveal about that the series finale will be on the 18th May.
The Doctor's Name.
Don't get me wrong, but I think this can lead to one of three or four possibilities:
a) They reveal the name. Fans everywhere revolt as the main premise of the show is spoiled.
b) They reveal the name. It makes perfect sense. Fans everywhere are happy.
c) They don't reveal the name. Fans everywhere revolt about the false hype.
d) They don't reveal the name. Fans everywhere are satisfied.
Regardless of which occurs, I'll probably end up watching. But mainly, this made me think about something more specific - what happens when you make a long-running premise? What if you change things? Look at Harry Potter, The Song of Ice and Fire and (shameless self-promotion) Zendir. The characters have actual personalities. The characters will do actual things and any alterations to the main plot will be profoundly evident to the reader, not just the characters.
The Doctor's Name.
Don't get me wrong, but I think this can lead to one of three or four possibilities:
a) They reveal the name. Fans everywhere revolt as the main premise of the show is spoiled.
b) They reveal the name. It makes perfect sense. Fans everywhere are happy.
c) They don't reveal the name. Fans everywhere revolt about the false hype.
d) They don't reveal the name. Fans everywhere are satisfied.
Regardless of which occurs, I'll probably end up watching. But mainly, this made me think about something more specific - what happens when you make a long-running premise? What if you change things? Look at Harry Potter, The Song of Ice and Fire and (shameless self-promotion) Zendir. The characters have actual personalities. The characters will do actual things and any alterations to the main plot will be profoundly evident to the reader, not just the characters.
So if I am able to achieve the writing of a long-running series that isn't fanfiction (I wrote 5 books for Naruto alone, it was great fun) then I'll be able to take hold of the characters in the story and create something that will be enjoyed by everyone elsewhere. After all, I've noticed many stories don't really become universally recognized or acclaimed until they're about two-thirds or three-fifths (varies on length of books and overall story length, but 4 books is optimum) done. so patience is key.
Why do I want to do this? Good question. I have no idea.
I probably just enjoy writing and creating believable worlds.
Why do I want to do this? Good question. I have no idea.
I probably just enjoy writing and creating believable worlds.