What do you guys think about posting screenshots in a narrative AAR? Do you think it takes away from the story? Or does it enchance it and make people want to read it more? Feedback would be wonderful,
Thanks
What do you guys think about posting screenshots in a narrative AAR? Do you think it takes away from the story? Or does it enchance it and make people want to read it more? Feedback would be wonderful,
Thanks
"If it's true, it probably ain't simple, and if it's simple, it sure as hell ain't true" - my old physics professor
It's fun to see how the story interacts with the game. I am biased however, having done what you describe myself . .. then again, not many people read that AAR, so maybe you shouldn't take my advice.
I think they can be ok in small amounts, otherwise they can take away from the character of the story.
AARs
Completed Golden Horde (EUII), Golden Horde (EUI), Theodoros, Shaybanid, Bhutan, Kanem Bornu, Sweden
Game screeines are good in small amounts, and normal pics are always good.
"How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct." - Benjamin Disraeli
"Morality may consist solely in the courage of making a choice." - Leon Blum
..in small amounts. As DoW says, you want it to ENHANCE the story, not take it over.
On Hold:
The Last Viking(CK2, Sweden, 1066-)
On hold due to announcement of Old Gods DLC.
Past:
Beyond Tannenberg III: The Last Crusade (EU3, Teutonic Order, COMPLETE (Corrupt Save))
WritAAR of the Week: Jan 17 10, Weekly AAR Showcase: Feb 13 10, Character Writer of the Week: May 16 10, ACA Award: EU Historical, Q1 2010
Resurrection: Rebirth of the United States COMPLETED!!
*******
CatKnight's Inkwell
How about an AAR of screenshots only?! Was that done before?!
The only thing I can think of that hasn't been said is that I believe it's easy for a narrative AAR writer to eventually include screenshots later on as an added bonus because then it can be separated from the AAR at will . However , this obviously would be more difficult from going from a picturesque AAR with minimal narration to a more character/narrative driven one . I think either form is excellent and it's that diversity that helps keep AARland vibrant and gives a plethora of authors a chance to exhibit their particular styles . I don't think there's a question of which one is more popular these days though .
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
The New Short AAR about Seduction , Manipulation , Intrigue , Mystery , and Revolution .
-~= ● =~-
T I M E L I N E S : What if Spain Failed to Control the World?
Seventeen AARLand Choice Awards: Favourite Overall New WritAAR Q1 2007.
Favourite Overall EU3 AAR: Q1 2007; Q2 2007; Q3 2007; Q4 2007; Q1 2008; Q2 2008; Q3 2008; Q4 2008
Favourite Narrative EU3 AAR: Q1 2007; Q2 2007; Q3 2007; Q4 2007; Q1 2008; Q2 2008; Q3 2008; Q4 2008
Three Times WritAAR of the Week: 4 March 2007 13 May 2007 & 28 March 2008;
Twice AAR Showcase: 9 Dec 2007, 14 Jun 2009; Twice Best Character Writer: 9 Dec 2007, 13 Sep 2008
Editor in Chief of The AARlander
In most of my AARs, which tend to be narrative based, the screenshots are included at the end to avoid any detraction.
In my current AAR, screenshots are occasionally inserted in the middle, but the source of the shots is from the story itself.
WritAAr of the Week: October 13th, 2006
Best Character Writer of the Week: April 11th, 2007
Ten Years After: The Lost Girl and the History Book (Save File Lost - Sequel to The Beautiful Girl and the History Class)
The Beautiful Girl and the History Class (CK) (Completed)
-Winner of the 2008 Illustrious PewtAAR Cup
-Weekly AAR Showcase: May 27th, 2007
-Favorite Narrative AAR (CK) AARland Choice Awards 2007 Q1
-Favorite Narrative AAR (CK) AARland Choice Awards 2007 Q2
-Favorite Overall AAR (CK) AARland Choice Awards 2007 Q3
Depends on personal preferance, or upon reader request.
Showcase of the Week March 30, 2004 - The Australian Lion.
Writer of the Week March 6, 2005 - Under the Crimson Skies.
Writer of the Week May 29, 2005 - The Sacred Grove of Britannia.
Showcase of the Week January 17, 2006 - Under the Crimson Skies.
Yes.Originally Posted by basharious
That's not what he's asking about though, he's asking about a specific type of AAR.
On Hold:
The Last Viking(CK2, Sweden, 1066-)
On hold due to announcement of Old Gods DLC.
Past:
Beyond Tannenberg III: The Last Crusade (EU3, Teutonic Order, COMPLETE (Corrupt Save))
WritAAR of the Week: Jan 17 10, Weekly AAR Showcase: Feb 13 10, Character Writer of the Week: May 16 10, ACA Award: EU Historical, Q1 2010
Resurrection: Rebirth of the United States COMPLETED!!
*******
CatKnight's Inkwell
It all depends on what the writer wants to do. I've done narrative AARs with absolutely no screenies. And some that have a few. It really depends on whether the screenies truly enhance the story or detracts from it...
Guardian of Truth, Defender of Justice, Harbinger of Light! Formerly known as the Hurricane!
Now retired from writing!
"You can rest assured, sir, that I will do everything in my power to make sure it isn't my fault!" --Dr. Grant
I think if you are writing and then have a small screenshot that fits thats fine. If you are writing the story to fit the screenshot or aiming to have a screenshot included then its probably not so appropriate in a narrative. Not that there's really any line it's pretty hazy and down to personal opinion as to whether it would be ok or not. If they were in every update I think that would be too much also.
AARs
Completed Golden Horde (EUII), Golden Horde (EUI), Theodoros, Shaybanid, Bhutan, Kanem Bornu, Sweden
Its not a necessity to put a screenshot into a narrative, but if it helps the reader to get a better idea of the situation, then by all means, put it in. In the end, its all about clarity.
"You can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
The World at War - An American Perspective in World War II - In Progress (It's Alive Again!)
Operation Titan - The Race to Berlin - Completed
1940-1941 The Russian Conquest: A Strategic Overview - Completed
Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad AAR - Self Imploded
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
