Commentary on writing style


I've been told before I ever started Dragongate that my writing style  is childish.

Apparently not using many curse words makes everything I write a child's story regardless of how violent or dark it is, or even if it has sex scenes!

My opinion is that overuse of  "adult words" Makes the story trashy instead of mature.

Dragongate already has described gore, and future updates to the story will have some grim concepts.

Anyway, the next version is in progress and I'm hoping to upload it by the end of the month or the beginning of the next month.

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Little slow to respond, but I'd just suggest writing your story the way you want to write it.  Everyone's writing style is unique if they have bothered to write enough to "find their voice" in the first place.  That's whats always been great about reading for me.  There is always something new and fresh out there I might just fall in love with, and there's alot out there that obviously means more to others than myself.

Whether its writing or reading, its still an exploration, an adventure that either side can choose to pursue or abandon in favor of another.  You shouldnt worry to much about what others think about your style, there is always going to be someone who doesnt like something, and only too happy to share their "complaints."  The only thing that really matters, is how You feel about it.

I see, well thanks a lot.

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Though I haven't actually played your game yet, I will say that it depends on context. Yeah, having characters that swore at any given chance does subtract to the piece. But sometimes having, at least, grown men saying anything other than a swore makes it strange and out of place if it does warrant it. A balance is needed. But sometimes it's just the wording that others might take offense.

Otherwise the excessive use of curse words would just make one sound childish, I agree. So I'd say don't take to heart those who think like that. After I play it I'll give a more accurate wordvomit. Sorry.

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I see, thanks.

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I played through Zave's route(v0.3) and I will say that the writing is a little amateurish. The writing flow was was sorta like a game of tug-a-war. I felt I was pulled in one direction then another in quick succession at times. Like bringing one idea up, then just as quickly throw the next one up without the ability to digest the first piece of info. Some of the sentences were redundant and oddly structured.

With that out of the way, what I read was enjoyable. And shows that you have much to improve, which will come naturally from continuing this or any other project within this universe of yours. Also I'm also an amateur writer so take what I say with some grain of salt. I might be using my own writing bias when playing so disregard what I tried to say if it isn't helpful to you at all. So, yeah.

So far your writing isn't childish, just not fully developed yet. (Maybe the only useful advice i can give: read out loud what you've written, if it sounds right to you or another person then it should be good.) Can't wait for the next update~!

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Thanks for the feedback.

To tell the truth I've been kinda rushed while making this.

Also I take a lot of my writing style from my real life experience, it isn't like a neat preplanned story its chaotic and sometimes confusing.

But anyway I'll keep your comments in mind for the future.

Unfortunately  the next update might take a long time.