Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-44915934-20200204143658/@comment-39120971-20200207061609

You're welcome Nimlasher. ^_^

I know from my own writing experience how time-consuming and tiring the error-hunting process can be, I do my best but some things just slip past me anyway. It's why I appreciate an extra pair of eyes (or more with more readers) and so I try to extend the same help to others when possible.

As for your concerns, I'm sure you'll find your answers at the right time. There are a couple scenes in the story where Sierra Lee gives us great examples of the things Simon can do, particularly in later parts of the game. Sometimes you just need the right context to get you started and then things flow naturally. Varia's first scene, in either variant, required that Simon use his power to change her, but even he hesitated before deciding on the right approach to take. On the other hand, when dealing with the other Incubus Kings and some of their victims he had to be more forceful because a lighter approach wouldn't cut it, and that pressure of necessity can make all the difference.

I don't think you're overcomplicating things either. In fact, I couldn't agree more about how TLS stands out in the genre for the general lack of rape scenes and for showing how the emotional bonds between Simon and his girls, and even between them, deepen over time. Altina's particular case also made me think, because on the one hand, it has narrative potential and there are stories waiting to be told about her, but on the other hand, I don't know who would want to read about that period of slavery and brain-washing she went through, and I don't feel I have it in me to write that. Unless I find some gentle approach to soften it, that's just not who I am.

That's one more suggestion I have for you, Nimlasher. Don't force yourself to write something you're uncomfortable with, or that you don't enjoy, because you're trying to please others or achieve some arbitrary goal. We are different people and someone, out there, can probably write in vivid detail about Altina's imprisonment period, and they will do a better job than you or me could make of it. You have other strengths and there are stories waiting for you to write them and share them with the world, to bring you pleasure in writing them and your readers the pleasure of reading them, like you did for all the fans of Robin and Riala so far. So just follow your heart here and believe it will be enough, the rest will come with experience as you write more stories and get better through practice.

Please keep writing with love for this game, its setting and its characters. That love will shine through every word. ^_^ Good luck again, Nimlasher.