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wRHG Battle: Levi vs Maguma

Started by: IgnusBurns | Replies: 9 | Views: 1,605

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Jan 2, 2016 5:26 PM #1427749
Well, TheChosenGamer challenged me to a wRHG battle last week. The due date was today, 01/02/16. Please judge fairly and give us a reason why you voted for who. CnC is appreciated! Now... May the best writer win!

((And Yes... I did two battles within a day of the others, I gotta go fast!))
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Jan 3, 2016 2:06 AM #1427886
Dude, you spelt it wrong. Maguma not Maugma
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Jan 3, 2016 6:33 AM #1428027
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Dude, you spelt it wrong. Maguma not Maugma


Welp, that's what I get for speed reading over your dude at the start. My bad, changed the title, couldn't change the Poll part. Again, my bad... :/
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Jan 3, 2016 8:20 AM #1428065
Let me get a go at this. Sorry if Im terrible at this but 1. Im a newbie myself and 2. I'm using my crappy phone to do this. I'm also a little distracted. Let's get on with it!
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Well done to both of you! You and me next Ignus. Watch out.
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Jan 3, 2016 10:37 AM #1428087
Any chance you can take TheChosenGamer’s story out of the quotes? It’s a little distracting. Thanks!

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Jan 3, 2016 1:04 PM #1428108
It's not that I rushed it that's why it has no separation, copy paste problems, crappy phone, slow internet. These are the ingredients for the most crappiest work.
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Jan 4, 2016 12:07 AM #1428170
Both of these were fun to read. Both started with settings I could easily imagine in my head, which was a nice change for once. I liked the description of both as you transferred from the intro to the fight (Some points were a bit confusing and I had to reread tho, but nothing super serious that offset my interest at all.) Gamer's I felt was a bit more choppy than Ignus's, so I went with Ignus on this one. Nice job tho, both ya.
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Jan 4, 2016 4:54 AM #1428239
I honestly found a few problems in each, but then again even professional writers(especially the ones I read) have grammar errors in their books, so I forgave that easily.

Now IgnusBurns often used too many synonyms at times. Another issue was the run-on or repeat sentences. Both of these are elements in a story for the audiance so as to catch their attention and give them a refreshed look at the part in the story. Using them too much however can lead to a problem, the simple solution would be to hold back on the over attention to certain details. These were both some issues in his story but the main problem was the use of "the pronoun game."

Often this tactic is a good story telling device that makes something interesting for readers but can easily backfire. Often readers can find themselves lost and don't know who they're reading about or who is talking. This wouldn't be as big as an issue if it weren't used so much in his story. There is so many "He's","Him's" and other pronouns that a reader can get lost keeping track of the situation. Now this story telling tool is to keep he audience from getting bored by hearing a characters name too many times, but like I said before, too many pronouns is hard to follow.

Even with these mistakes I found his story enjoyable and fun.


TheChosenGamer's story on the other hand while equally good had what I like to call the "Giant wall of text" format. This format takes no breaks and makes it hard to read. This format often frightens readers and causes them to not even attempt to read at times. When an someone does attempt to read it they can become exhausted by the sea of letters and may sometimes re-read a sentence.

Another problem was the loose breaks from dialogue to setting to narrative and back again. A reader can get whiplash to go from reading the scenery to suddenly the characters monologue. These kinds of same paragraph styles make for a hard read. Both of these problems can be easily rectified by simple placing breaks in text like the ones above.

Other then that I found it to be quite a thrilling tale.

While both of these stories were good and had their fair share of problems, I voted for IB's because the story was easier to read, though you both did a splendid job and should be proud of yourselves.
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Jan 4, 2016 5:06 PM #1428329
Thanks for the CnC guys, I really appreciate it! (I also appreciate the fact you weren't harsh... ;) )
This was my second battle in a row, and considering I had no internet or access to a writing program for a straight four days, I can understand if it felt forced or rushed. I tried my best, and again, I appreciate the CnC! ;3
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Jan 6, 2016 7:54 PM #1428813
Ok, some general advice for both of you:

1. Good battles are more than just two dudes slapping each other. You'll need a story around it, more than just "Waiting for opponent - greeting and boasting about powers - Fight - Win - Mercy because good guy.
Your story could answer questions like: "Why do they fight? If the system chose them to fight, why did it do so? What else is going on in your Character's life? Do the fights change him/her?

2. Always use a fitting narrator for everything you write. I recommend writing your fights entirely out of the eyes of the fighters. Don't use an omniscient narrator because it robs the reader of the experience of feeling the danger of fighting and all the emotions that come with it, like anger and fear.
You can switch between who is narrating (like writing some paragraphs out of the eyes of Levi and others out of the eyes of Maguma) but always make clear who is narrating and always stay in the character of the narrator (If he's serious don't make jokes. If he's insane give the reader his fucked up view on what's happening instead of a reasonable one.)

3. Feed your stories with emotions.

4. Clarify who is doing what. If you use "he", you ought to mean whoever was the last one who actively did something. (Example: Paul beat up Phil after school was over. On the next day he had a scar on his forehead. If you use "he" like this Paul is the one with the scar which makes no sense. The reader might guess that it's Phil who has the scar but that's not what you were saying.)

5. Try not to repeat the same words and phrases too frequently, especially at the beginning of your sentences.

6. Avoid fillers like "They slapped each other for 69 minutes both giggling but with a deadly stare in their eyes. They were absolutely equal in strength, quickness, swordfighting skill and dick size."
A realistic fight is usually decided pretty quickly. If you need to add length to your story do it beore and after the fight instead. Or you could think of more attacks, blocks and similar things, but don't use this kind of filler. You might think it sounds epic and creates tension but it actually just screams "Lazy writer."

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‘Brain Freeze!’ he shouted and everything came to an instant halt.
You're not writing the script for an anime. Write like a more serious author.
Additionally thoughts can't be shown on screen in anime but if you write a story they are your friend.


You're improving guys. Keep going.^^
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