How to Create a Character Out of Thin Air

Hello everybody. I’m back in school now, and through a series of unfortunate events (including, but not limited to being subjected to death by AP courses, slaying a dragon, a hospitalized rainbow-making buddy, and a vanishing ferret) I have found myself with very little free time. However, I recently had a brainstorming session with a friend about character design and thought that I would share what I’ve learned. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, though; I’m new at this.

The first order of business when writing a story is usually character design. If you have a vague idea of a plot and setting, the best place to sharpen them in your eyes would be by creating your protagonist. Recently, I have come to realize this is a very Rumpelstiltskin-esque experience; you have your imagination, your ideas, and your language of choice, and you must weave them into somebody who will carry on his/her shoulders the plot of your story. You, as the writer, are faced with a similarly daunting task. In between you and your completed character are several common obstacles.

A Guide to Defeating RL Bullies Using MMPORG strategy

Now that I’ve finally finished with the worst of the school year, I think it’s time to turn my attention from school to more important things, like… school. Or, more specifically, what happens all too frequently at school: bullying. While have written many posts about MMORPG, bullies in real life aren’t so different than defeating bullies in the games.  Bullies are kind of like boss battles. They are difficult to beat, come in many different forms, but you usually level up after defeating them. And so, for you entertainment and information, here is a guide to overcoming life’s boss battles.

5 Funny Words and My Thoughts On Them

Well, after a rather long absence, I’m back and ready to write. I was playing Scrabble the other day when I realized that there was a rather unusual word on the board, just played by my brother. I check the dictionary, and he gets 20-something points off of “bumf”. What exactly is a bumf? I check online, and there it is: “dull and useless documents”. After a bit of poking around the net, I felt a burning need to share these words with the world so that never again will a conversation be boring!

26 letters never looked more intimidating.

Maplestory: A New Kind of RPG

Role Playing Games (RPGs), in my opinion, have a bad reputation from games like World of Warcraft, Dungeons and Dragons, etc. Don’t get me wrong; WoW and D&D are both great games. It’s just that they tend to be a little too… realistic. Most of the players are older, and you have to pay through the nose to play. But when all hope is lost- MAPLESTORY TO THE RESCUE!

Happy Anniversary, Maplestory!

Easy on your computer

Most RPGs require supercomputers to run, just because of their great graphics and their complexity. Maplestory opted to make a simple, side-scrolling game that most computers can run to full effect. It doesn’t take long to download, either; I managed it in about half an hour with an older computer.

Busting Out the Board Games

Mason again. Though the weather doesn’t show it, ’tis the season for snow, ice, and cold weather in general. Unfortunately, power outages go hand in hand with winter weather. Unless you’ve got a good book to pass the time, being snowed in isn’t much fun. Board games are a great way to entertain the family in this kind of situation, so without further ado I present 3 great board games you probably don’t know about.

The Pokémon Card Game- Good Friends, Good Times

Hello everybody. I’m Mason, the sort-of-new blogger for the site. Now that break’s here, I can start writing! I’ll cover games, for the most part. Since I’m guessing that you’re not here to read about me, I’ll get straight to the post.

One of the first and foremost things you should know about me is that I’m a card game junkie. I dabbled in Magic The Gathering, the Naruto Trading Card Game (TCG), and Yu-Gi-Oh, but my hands-down favorite would have to be the Pokémon TCG. I forget why, but at some point in third grade a girl gave me a couple cards. I took a look, and was instantly hooked. Ever since, I’ve begged shamelessly to go to all the tournaments near us; they’re just that fun. Let me tell you, like so many other random nerd hobbies, it has a fantastic community. You will find some of the nicest people on Earth chattering away about what deck to use for the next event, or what they think about the latest idea doing its rounds on the internet. They’re devoted, too: they’ve risked life, limb, weekend, and social standing to be a part of the huge, hidden family that spans the world.