Subject: Why do you want a new agent?
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Posted on: 2015-03-27 16:31:00 UTC
Not 'why do you want a whatever-species agent' - why do you want a new agent, in addition to what you've got? What gap in your writing is it intended to fill?
hS
Hey all! So I've written the interlude that introduces Sigma.EXE.
The thing is, I had to write it on my phone, so if anyone takes me up on this, I'll have to e-mail it directly to you.
So! Any takers?
Please tell me that isn't the Battle Network version of The Big Bad of the Megaman X series. Because that would be a terrible idea. Is that what this character is?
-Phobos
Can I have your e-mail address? I'd rather my bad ideas be shot down before they approach completion. I do still want a NetNavi agent, and I actually have 48 options to choose from, if I'm going with Robot Masters that weren't translated to Battle Network. You do seem to know a fair bit about the series, so I'd like your help in ironing this out.
At least, I hope I'm confused.
It sounds like you're trying to make an agent of a specific species, without much caring about their personality. Which... is pretty backwards. That's not how you create a character people will be interested in - particularly in the PPC, where they'll spend most of every mission in a disguise anyway. Species - and abilities in general - do not make for interesting characters; personality does that.
hS
They don't have a physical body; they ONLY exist as software. A Navi agent wouldn't need a disguise, since they'd be hanging around in one of the computerized pieces of equipment used by PPC agents.
Look up MegaMan Battle Network if you want to understand. Or play it, it's a fun series.
... the point was that doesn't matter if your character is a human, sentient software or a living drop of glue, the important part of the character is its personality, goals and way of thinking, who it is instead of what it is, and it looks like you only care about the "what".
I do want a NetNavi agent, but I am going to try to actually give them a personality.
I'm actually not going to even start writing one until I have like 40% of the concept. So far, I have "is a NetNavi", and that's like 5%. The rest is more important things like skills, personality, moral and ethical beliefs, appearance, and character history.
I know I'm still being stubborn and dumb. Right now, I'm debating whether or not I should bother with this, or just drop it and let a better writer try.
I would like this, but, uh... Yeah. I guess I don't have enough skill or experience to sift good ideas from the bad.
Not 'why do you want a whatever-species agent' - why do you want a new agent, in addition to what you've got? What gap in your writing is it intended to fill?
hS
I look forward to the tales of Agent Penis.
Mother.
DARREN!
I'd pay money for someone to write this.
I'm not familiar with the Mega Man franchise outside of Smash Bros., but I think I can research enough to aid in brainstorming and such. As usual, we can discuss this by e-mail if you like.
Though you might want to wait until your currently existing agents have a few missions done already before introducing the guy. Don't wanna introduce too many characters too quickly, after all.
baridthetroll(at)gmail(dot)com
The usual substitutions apply of course.
-Phobos
Could you guys provide an e-mail address when you respond?
Fair warning: we don't appear to share many fandoms, so I can only act in a SPaG-checking capacity. =]
mwamamenuptra at that mail service with the seventh letter of the alphabet in front of it dot com.
It says the e-mail address doesn't exist. Did I spell it right? Mwamamenuptra?
It was an ancient city that... apparently I can't spell either.
My email is richardhednil@gmail.com