Emperor of the Titan Squid Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 19 hours ago, Just Jim said: I cannot confirm or deny anything at this point, but I suggest you look very carefully at the last screenshot. Oh no... There's only 4!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconiator Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Quote Ouch... OUCH.... OMG, I'm melting... melting!!! Anywayyyyyy....great chapter as usual! I got misty at the anniversary part. and I kind of am running behind on my story, too busy in RL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Draconiator said: Anywayyyyyy....great chapter as usual! I got misty at the anniversary part. and I kind of am running behind on my story, too busy in RL... Hehehe, I wondered if anyone was going to say anything about her melting! How could I NOT include that line??? As for the anniversary, it really is 10 years in the game from their wedding, almost to the day, so I thought that would be a sweet touch. I wasn't sure if anyone was interested in the romance parts, but if you got misty, then I'm happy... lol... As for RL getting in the way, take your time and do what you have to do. We all understand when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Hey everyone, I wonder if I could get a little feedback on something. The last 10 chapters or so have been really, really long, especially chapter 60, which has nearly 7,700 words. Before that they average about 2,000-3,000 words, and some early ones much shorter. But after chapter 55 they jumped to averaging well over 4,000 words each, except for the last couple that I chopped in half. So I'm wondering how y'all feel about this. I don't mind writing longer, more involved chapters, in fact I like it. But how do all of you feel about reading the longer chapters? Are we still good? Or should I shorten them back down? Edited September 6, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor of the Titan Squid Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 15 minutes ago, Just Jim said: Hey everyone, I wonder if I could get a little feedback on something. The last 10 chapters or so have been really, really long, especially chapter 60, which has nearly 7,700 words. Before that they average about 2,000-3,000 words, and some early ones much shorter. But after chapter 55 they jumped to averaging well over 4,000 words each, except for the last couple that I chopped in half. So I'm wondering how y'all feel about this. I don't mind writing longer, more involved chapters, in fact I like it. But how do all of you feel about reading the longer chapters? Are we still good? Or should I shorten them back down? I like having a long chapter. It gives plenty to read, and adds to the enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Longer chapters, less cliffhangers. I'm cool with it. Just keep doing this amazing thing you do. (pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls don't kill Emiko or Werner. I can live with a near death experience but killing off one of those characters is too much for me.) Edited September 7, 2016 by The solid fuel chemist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0111narwhalz Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 6 hours ago, Just Jim said: But how do all of you feel about reading the longer chapters? Are we still good? Or should I shorten them back down? I like chapters as long or as short as seems appropriate for the chunk of plot you wish to deliver to us at one time. Trying to stuff a long chapter into a short word count or stretching a short chapter into a long count seems injurious to the quality of the writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, 0111narwhalz said: I like chapters as long or as short as seems appropriate for the chunk of plot you wish to deliver to us at one time. Trying to stuff a long chapter into a short word count or stretching a short chapter into a long count seems injurious to the quality of the writing. No, I would never try to make a chapter fit a particular size requirement... I think that's a good way to put it. It's just a case of whether I look for a good place to stop somewhere around 2000-3000 words or 5000-6000 words. 8 hours ago, The solid fuel chemist said: Longer chapters, less cliffhangers. I'm cool with it. Just keep doing this amazing thing you do. I swear that last cliffhanger was unplanned. My original idea was to end it at Emiko screaming she knows where Kansas is. But then that bug hit and the ship overheated and exploded, and I decided it was just too spectacular to turn down. Also, whether he was responsible or not, and I'm not saying which it is at this point, I thought to myself the explosion could add some more serious distrust and tension between Piper and Thompberry. Edited September 7, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think your chapters are fine. And I agree - some of the bugs in KSP are great for lending themselves to becoming a part of the story. It's the unexpected elements and how you treat them that makes this story so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dilsby Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Well, I finally had time to catch up with these two fantastic (but LOOOONG) chapters. My feedback is that they do need to be a bit shorter--it took me this long to (1) be in a place where all the pictures would load in a reasonable time, and (2) be able to sit in that place long enough to read them. But anyways, WOW--love the space telescope and might have to have Kerbfleet "research" that technology. The craft for the missions are outstanding as always, and the tie-in to things Earthly was handled extremely well and naturally. Looking forward to the next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstrijder15 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I like the long chapters, but I really like all chapters, I would however advise putting them in a spoiler: If the pictures load that makes it hard to read the post below as I constantly have to scroll as another picture loads, so I first have to wait a few mins till the pictures are back at rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) OK, I'm going to think about this. But for now the next chapter or two will be a little shorter anyway, just by their nature. However, if I start adding things and they get too long, I'll do like the last couple and split them in half or something, then post them back to back. Happy medium. Also... and he may hate me for this, but I don't care... I have to give a huge shout out of thanks to @adsii1970. I talk to him a couple other authors privately about our stories, throwing ideas back and forth, and making sure we don't cross over, at least too badly, unless we really mean to, and stuff like that. @Geschosskopf is another one I should really thank again as well, not just for letting me borrow his character Sanny the ghost (whom you've already met, and will meet again) but also for taking a lot of time privately to describe her character, personality, and somewhat quirky traits to me in great detail, and helping me to hopefully be true to her... unique... character. So anyway, @adsii1970 is sworn to absolute secrecy, and knows some of what's down the road. Not all, not by a long shot... I don't want to ruin it for him. But enough to ask me this morning what at first seemed like an innocent enough question about Emiko's upcoming backstory. But as I sat and rolled it around in my head, what he asked lead to another question, then another... then some really interesting possibilities began to form and eventually snowball into a massively brilliant new plot twist. Something I hadn't really considered, but should have been so glaringly obvious all along, I'm a little embarrassed I hadn't thought of it myself. I don't think he will be able to predict in 1000 years just how far I'm taking what he asked, and I'm sorry I can't tell y'all more either, but the rest of the story just got a lot, lot, lot more fun for me to write, and hopefully a lot more interesting for all of you, because of @adsii1970's innocent question. Thanks!!! Edited September 7, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnusualAttitude Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 0:28 AM, Just Jim said: The last 10 chapters or so have been really, really long, especially chapter 60, which has nearly 7,700 words. Before that they average about 2,000-3,000 words, and some early ones much shorter. But after chapter 55 they jumped to averaging well over 4,000 words each, except for the last couple that I chopped in half. What @0111narwhalz said. As your story progresses and becomes more and more complex, it seems natural that the chapters should grow longer. This is art: creativity should come first and practical considerations (such as the bandwidth of your readers) should take a (close) second place, within reasonable limits of course. If people really want to read your story, they will wait until the pictures load. I'm not sure putting pictures in spoiler tags would help: if I understand correctly, everything on a page loads whether it's within spoiler tags or not. Put simply, as a reader attempting to follow several very different reports/stories on the forums, I prefer to read a substantial, well-written update every week or so than many, short additions to the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 For those panicked by the possible demise of Emiko and/or Werner, look carefully at the second to last screenshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstrijder15 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 13 hours ago, UnusualAttitude said: if I understand correctly, everything on a page loads whether it's within spoiler tags or not. It probably does, but this makes it easier to read the posts below the chapter, as those will move down as the pictures load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I wonder if Emiko will demand a mission to recover one of two certain man-made interstellar wanderers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Wait, I got a like on the last one................................... am I getting warm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, The solid fuel chemist said: Wait, I got a like on the last one................................... am I getting warm? No, sorry. but you gave me a good laugh at the thought of V'ger suddenly pulling into Kerbin orbit. So hey everyone. I got a lot of stuff done behind the scenes yesterday, and I'm going to be doing a little creative green-screening today. Hopefully this will look right. Plus I'm running a little behind because BBC America is showing a Trek TOS marathon, and, well... what can I say??? Edited September 10, 2016 by Just Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Kerman Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Eagle? Ironic that they're visiting the monument to Neil Armstrong, who landed of the moon on the Eagle lunar lander. Is this intended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Kerman Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Also I LOVE IT! When's the next one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 6 hours ago, Just Jim said: No, sorry. but you gave me a good laugh at the thought of V'ger suddenly pulling into Kerbin orbit. So hey everyone. I got a lot of stuff done behind the scenes yesterday, and I'm going to be doing a little creative green-screening today. Hopefully this will look right. Plus I'm running a little behind because BBC America is showing a Trek TOS marathon, and, well... what can I say??? Krakens! I guess that was just the Oregonian treasure hunter in my blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 7 hours ago, Garrett Kramme said: Also I LOVE IT! When's the next one? Thanks! I was hoping to have it ready tomorrow, but Photoshop didn't cooperate too well today. So more likely Monday. I'm also setting up everything for the rest of Emiko's backstory. I've got a huge amount done, but there's a lot still to do. The biggest thing is I want to write more than just "Emiko did this and Emiko did that," etc, etc... This next and final installment of Emiko's backstory will be an adventure in itself, and I don't mind letting this teaser out: I'm leaning very heavily towards writing it in the style of an old, classic Scooby Doo mystery.... more or less. Here's a huge hint of things to come: Spoiler "How.... how am I suppose to get back home???" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andem Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 @Just Jim is that shirt custom, or a promotional DLC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The solid fuel chemist Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It might be too much of a hassle to go back and redo everything, but all female kerbals wear ponytails. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andem Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, The solid fuel chemist said: It might be too much of a hassle to go back and redo everything, but all female kerbals wear ponytails. Just saying. She's a hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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