Thank youNot in the slightest! Welcome to AARland
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Thank youNot in the slightest! Welcome to AARland
Even more so because of my secret failure. I worked for weeks, even months, on my 'ultimate AAR' about the best game I ever played. But I bit off more than I could chew: an epic story from 869 to 1453, a mix of historical and narrative chapters, new visual ideas... With the birth of my daughter I had to stop, it was too much work. It depressed me so much that I fled the forum for a while. And it saddens me because the more time goes by, the more I know you won't be that interested in the feat of the Kings of Aquitaine (and it's going to get harder and harder to keep the game version).
Thanks so much!
I assure you, absolutely everything will wait, daughter comes first. The story of the Kings of Aquitaine sounds intriguing. You'll finish it when you can. Maybe never. Now you have your own living story with your daughter
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I hope I have not broken any forum rules?
While these are wise words, I would suggest an alternate perspective.@Werther As you spend time here you'll get used to leaving an AAR behind once in awhile.
Congratulations to Kingmaker and Bullfilter! I feel a bit ashamed to get an award for an AAR I've put aside (temporarily).
Even more so because of my secret failure. I worked for weeks, even months, on my 'ultimate AAR' about the best game I ever played. But I bit off more than I could chew: an epic story from 869 to 1453, a mix of historical and narrative chapters, new visual ideas... With the birth of my daughter I had to stop, it was too much work. It depressed me so much that I fled the forum for a while. And it saddens me because the more time goes by, the more I know you won't be that interested in the feat of the Kings of Aquitaine (and it's going to get harder and harder to keep the game version).
Congratulations to you @Werther on the new addition to your family!I assure you, absolutely everything will wait, daughter comes first. The story of the Kings of Aquitaine sounds intriguing. You'll finish it when you can. Maybe never. Now you have your own living story with your daughter
Welcome @KaiCor . @Rensslaer & @DensleyBlair have already given you good advice. Be aware that there's a whole group of relatively new folks and you can find them over here. Welcome to the Forum.Hi everyone. This is my first post. I hope I have not broken any forum rules?
Quite so. I’m always a little amused by the fact that, having failed at every attempt so far to complete an AAR over the last decade, I’ve now managed to make a game of drawing out to absurd lengths the conclusion of a work which really could have been wrapped up in early 2021. But then, I think, it would have ended up a far poorer work for it.For an even more extreme example look at these most recent awards; Densley can do one post a year in his AAR and still win.
Oh, I'm really ashamed about the AAR I wrote and never published this year, for the unfinished one (The Breton Chronicles), which was always a side project, I intend to continue it (I even wrote 2 new chapters last month).Though it is a politeness to drop a ending of some sort, even just a 'here is a brief summary' couple of sentences just to close it out.
Yes, welcome @KaiCor - rest assured, speaking absolute good sense in a positive way is the exact opposite of breaking forum rules!I assure you, absolutely everything will wait, daughter comes first. The story of the Kings of Aquitaine sounds intriguing. You'll finish it when you can. Maybe never. Now you have your own living story with your daughter
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I hope I have not broken any forum rules?
I do not know why others may have put you on this list, however, I can explain my vote. First see the partial description of the category below from @coz1 :Genuinely have no idea how I managed to get onto this list, but I am happy to see a crowd of fellow writAARs who have gone the extra mile to tell their stories and received the praise you have all earned!
Anyone who takes the time to create a podcast from their story should be rewarded for that extra effort. As a former podcaster, I know how much effort goes into that. Yes, technically that is audio, not video. But you post on YouTube, a video hosting source, so in my mind that was close enough. Or perhaps @coz1 wants to consider an audio or special effects category in the future?This is for the writAAR that puts in special effort in presentation for their graphics. Could be pictures, videos, screenshot usage and manipulation or anything other that adds visually to the written word offered.
A podcast is good, but it's not for everyone. For example, I enjoy reading more than listening. When I listen, it takes 2-3 times longer than when I read.I do not know why others may have put you on this list, however, I can explain my vote. First see the partial description of the category below from @coz1 :
Anyone who takes the time to create a podcast from their story should be rewarded for that extra effort. As a former podcaster, I know how much effort goes into that. Yes, technically that is audio, not video. But you post on YouTube, a video hosting source, so in my mind that was close enough. Or perhaps @coz1 wants to consider an audio or special effects category in the future?
Good point, @KaiCor . Each person approaches these entertainment products differently.A podcast is good, but it's not for everyone. For example, I enjoy reading more than listening. When I listen, it takes 2-3 times longer than when I read.
Honestly, I listen sometimes too when my eyes get tired. I rest that way. Some books I have read only in audio format.Good point, @KaiCor . Each person approaches these entertainment products differently.
To the credit of @Macavity116 , he offers both. There's no requirement to click on the podcast. You can read Song of the Solitaire (and I recommend it, if you like science fiction) or you can listen to it. For me, I like listening and doing something else while the story fills my head. I like the fact his efforts provide those options.