Dowan's posts
Posted in Chat to keep boredom at bay?
Posted 6 years ago
I feel you. So hard to get out of bed in the morning. I recently got on an early schedule, but find jumping on a phone game when my alarms go off is helpful. LOL
Posted in Newbie Alert!
Posted 6 years ago
@tehrin: Hey there! Welcome to Voltra. C;
Posted in Writing Prompt Wednesday! Win a CRATE!
Posted 6 years ago
Awesome. I'm also excited for this thread to get more participants! Writing contests of any sort are always fun to read. C;
Your example had a lot of personality.
Your example had a lot of personality.
Posted in Writing Prompt Wednesday! Win a CRATE!
Posted 6 years ago
This is a very fun looking activity.
I may join in if I'm allowed. C;
I may join in if I'm allowed. C;
Posted in .:: ♡ Közi’s Magical Sweets Shoppe ♡ ::.
Posted 6 years ago
@Vengeance: I'm doing better today than I was yesterday, that's for sure! How are you fairing? C;
@Kozi: Thank you for the welcome! Yeah, I tend to remember the bad things and dwell on the negative when I really don't want to. Fortunately I have found that if I try to keep a positive mindset, things slowly begin to improve even if nothing has changed.
@Kozi: Thank you for the welcome! Yeah, I tend to remember the bad things and dwell on the negative when I really don't want to. Fortunately I have found that if I try to keep a positive mindset, things slowly begin to improve even if nothing has changed.
Posted in .:: ♡ Közi’s Magical Sweets Shoppe ♡ ::.
Posted 6 years ago
Hey guys. Thought I'd check this place out since I always enjoy a good cup of coffee. ;o
Speaking of vitamin C, I need some... and pretty much every other vitamin as well.
Speaking of vitamin C, I need some... and pretty much every other vitamin as well.
Posted in Ask a Writer - Voltra AMA
Posted 6 years ago
This will be closed now, and the questions/answers updated on the first post! But feel free to message me any questions you may have and I'd be happy to answer. C;
Posted in Ask a Writer - Voltra AMA
Posted 6 years ago
Hey Okios! Good to see ya pop your head in here. C;
How long does it take to plan and write a whole event (on average)? What steps do you go through?
The short answer is, a very long time. The event process typically begins at the writers who think up the elevator pitch and early concepts. This usually involves coming up with the theme, working versions of possible threads, and ideas for EI sets among many other elements. like dealing with ghost
If this draft is approved, it moves into the official stage where a more detailed proposal is prepared for overview. This includes breaking down assets needed by role, and allows for people to sign up for activities such as running threads, creating graphics, and working on features (in the case of devs).
Once the project is in this stage, communication between everyone is key. This can be hectic since the event is still technically evolving at this point, and people are developing early concepts with their own flavor to actualize the final product.
This scale is for something like Wonderland, mind you, while the Summer event we just had is more of a mini version where the same things still apply, but are usually pitched by others in an attempt to see what people might like.
Oh, and creating lore for the event depends on how in-depth we want the story. I'm usually meticulous when it comes to flow and will want an actual novel-like experience, so characters will have backstory, motivation, and conflict.
How long does it take to plan and write a whole event (on average)? What steps do you go through?
The short answer is, a very long time. The event process typically begins at the writers who think up the elevator pitch and early concepts. This usually involves coming up with the theme, working versions of possible threads, and ideas for EI sets among many other elements. like dealing with ghost
If this draft is approved, it moves into the official stage where a more detailed proposal is prepared for overview. This includes breaking down assets needed by role, and allows for people to sign up for activities such as running threads, creating graphics, and working on features (in the case of devs).
Once the project is in this stage, communication between everyone is key. This can be hectic since the event is still technically evolving at this point, and people are developing early concepts with their own flavor to actualize the final product.
This scale is for something like Wonderland, mind you, while the Summer event we just had is more of a mini version where the same things still apply, but are usually pitched by others in an attempt to see what people might like.
Oh, and creating lore for the event depends on how in-depth we want the story. I'm usually meticulous when it comes to flow and will want an actual novel-like experience, so characters will have backstory, motivation, and conflict.
Posted in Ask a Writer - Voltra AMA
Posted 6 years ago
Interesting questions. ;o
What was the hardest thing you had to do for Voltra? And what was the easiest?
Hmm, the most challenging task was working on the Blackout event as there were countless ways we could reopen the site, but no telling which route would be the most successful. It was a lot of guesswork and figuring out how to turn an obstacle into something productive we could use for the lore. Also, we had planned on introducing some of those elements further along, so it was an experience to make the plot manifest and get that train running sooner rather than later.
The easiest thing? I wouldn't call any particular aspect easy as I take writing for a group of people very seriously. I always try to put my best out there and it can be a little draining, but rewarding when people enjoy reading/participating in the events. However, I do enjoy writing for Static as he's precious and seems to be well-received.
What was the hardest thing you had to do for Voltra? And what was the easiest?
Hmm, the most challenging task was working on the Blackout event as there were countless ways we could reopen the site, but no telling which route would be the most successful. It was a lot of guesswork and figuring out how to turn an obstacle into something productive we could use for the lore. Also, we had planned on introducing some of those elements further along, so it was an experience to make the plot manifest and get that train running sooner rather than later.
The easiest thing? I wouldn't call any particular aspect easy as I take writing for a group of people very seriously. I always try to put my best out there and it can be a little draining, but rewarding when people enjoy reading/participating in the events. However, I do enjoy writing for Static as he's precious and seems to be well-received.
Posted in Ask a Writer - Voltra AMA
Posted 6 years ago
Does this interest only flare most on events or is it in general any lore to do with Voltra's world and NPC's?
I would say the interest is equal as I try to weave Voltra's lore into each event and its subsequent activities. For example, the event Blackout shone a spotlight on Vanora and Vivienne's relationship which is reflected in their interactions on the site, and any story threads posted after the event changed their perceptions.
The same event presented a preview of new minor NPCs from the Voltra Police Department. These characters showed up in Vreg's Treeshure Hunt.
Connecting lore like this is very exciting because if we do it correctly, people get interested in the NPCs and become more engaged with events as a whole wondering like "what'll happen to these guys next?" That's the hope, anyway, and what pumps me up to write creative scenes be it events, or Voltra lore/NPC interactions in general. C;
I would say the interest is equal as I try to weave Voltra's lore into each event and its subsequent activities. For example, the event Blackout shone a spotlight on Vanora and Vivienne's relationship which is reflected in their interactions on the site, and any story threads posted after the event changed their perceptions.
The same event presented a preview of new minor NPCs from the Voltra Police Department. These characters showed up in Vreg's Treeshure Hunt.
Connecting lore like this is very exciting because if we do it correctly, people get interested in the NPCs and become more engaged with events as a whole wondering like "what'll happen to these guys next?" That's the hope, anyway, and what pumps me up to write creative scenes be it events, or Voltra lore/NPC interactions in general. C;
Posted in Ask a Writer - Voltra AMA
Posted 6 years ago
What is your favourite 'task/job' to do as writer, and why? :)
It's a Hazer! Love your dev work. ;o
My favorite activity would have to be writing the lore itself for events and other threads that need it. This content is similar to writing in a RP or putting together a story for a novel of your own making, and recent examples include the Item Design Contest hosted by Velvet, and VK's introduction. The starting posts for event threads are a good representation as well. That kind of writing is what I enjoy best because it allows me to provide people an immersive read if they deign it entertaining enough. C;
Conversely, the task I don't handle well is writing mechanics or OOC content. I'm always unsure if it's clear enough and since my background is more creative writing, that's what I prefer.
It's a Hazer! Love your dev work. ;o
My favorite activity would have to be writing the lore itself for events and other threads that need it. This content is similar to writing in a RP or putting together a story for a novel of your own making, and recent examples include the Item Design Contest hosted by Velvet, and VK's introduction. The starting posts for event threads are a good representation as well. That kind of writing is what I enjoy best because it allows me to provide people an immersive read if they deign it entertaining enough. C;
Conversely, the task I don't handle well is writing mechanics or OOC content. I'm always unsure if it's clear enough and since my background is more creative writing, that's what I prefer.
Posted in Hi there!
Posted 6 years ago
@Night XIV: Haha, I feel you. I used to bust out my Nintendo at times, and still play my old PSX/2 games because those consoles have a lot of good JRPGs.
Ah, I understand. Work takes up quite a bit of my phone's resources, and I can really only have Liberation and a few other apps on it. How is Love-Nikki by the way? I've heard a lot about it and always been curious, but haven't had the chance to check it out. ;o
Ah, I understand. Work takes up quite a bit of my phone's resources, and I can really only have Liberation and a few other apps on it. How is Love-Nikki by the way? I've heard a lot about it and always been curious, but haven't had the chance to check it out. ;o
Posted in Hi there!
Posted 6 years ago
@Night XIV: Aww yiss! Persona 5 is a great game, but extremely long. Your partner has good taste because P3's story is some of the best... though the gameplay is admittedly a little dated at this point.
LOL, that's pretty funny. I see I'm not the only one whose been claimed by its release. I highly recommend it because as far as mobile games go, it's very polished and has a surprising amount of content. Good if you need to kill some time. ;o
Thank you very much for the compliment. Your avatar is pretty cute for just starting out. C;
LOL, that's pretty funny. I see I'm not the only one whose been claimed by its release. I highly recommend it because as far as mobile games go, it's very polished and has a surprising amount of content. Good if you need to kill some time. ;o
Thank you very much for the compliment. Your avatar is pretty cute for just starting out. C;
Posted in Hi there!
Posted 6 years ago
Welcome to Voltra. C;
That's awesome you get to write with him. I see you have a character inspired by the Persona universe. What's your favorite game, if you've played? I'm a big fan of the series. And of Shin Megami Tensei. I'm currently addicted to the new mobile game called Liberation Dx2.
That's awesome you get to write with him. I see you have a character inspired by the Persona universe. What's your favorite game, if you've played? I'm a big fan of the series. And of Shin Megami Tensei. I'm currently addicted to the new mobile game called Liberation Dx2.