[OOC] Mirror, Fox, Key

[Crimson Raven]

So, question, because I like feedback.

How does the lack of contracions in speech make the character sound? I.e. Formal, polite, weird ect.

For example:

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that."

vs.

"I am sorry, but I cannot do that."

[Crimson Raven]

@Crimson Raven @Turboshitter As c3p-0h said, looks like you each grabbed my drawing. Maybe each of you found a half of it? Might lead to something later.

@Takashi

No, I edited it out of my post.

[Bubsy 2]

So, question, because I like feedback.

How does the lack of contracions in speech make the character sound? I.e. Formal, polite, weird ect.

For example:

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that."

vs.

"I am sorry, but I cannot do that."

@Crimson Raven

As a rule of thumb taking out contractions almost always adds formality to anything. It makes your character sound formal, stoic, and almost 'regal' sometimes.

[c3p-0h]

Could be formal, but depending on the character it can sound stiff or socially awkward too.

[Crimson Raven]

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As a rule of thumb taking out contractions almost always adds formality to anything. It makes your character sound formal, stoic, and almost 'regal' sometimes.

@Diggerton

Could be formal, but depending on the character it can sound stiff or socially awkward too.

@c3p-0h

*writes down*

I see, has anyone noticed that thats how I have been typing Kelsier's speech?

[Mokley]

I see, has anyone noticed that thats how I have been typing Kelsier's speech?

@Crimson Raven

I'm not sure I follow what you mean. :) Using contractions in speech is a very small detail when it comes to how a character is portrayed. Are you concerned about the way he comes across as a first impression?

[Takashi]

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*writes down*

I see, has anyone noticed that thats how I have been typing Kelsier's speech?

@Crimson Raven

Well, I think the formality of no contractions is offset by the coarseness of threatening to spank a young woman with her own sword. lol.

[Crimson Raven]

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I'm not sure I follow what you mean. :) Using contractions in speech is a very small detail when it comes to how a character is portrayed. Are you concerned about the way he comes across as a first impression?

@Mokley

A bit. I actually like how I have portrayed him so far. Major flaws are good in a character.

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Well, I think the formality of no contractions is offset by the coarseness of threatening to spank a young woman with her own sword. lol.

@Takashi

See 'soldier' coarse and gruff go with the territory. But he can be polite at the same time. (Or at least he tries) The contradiction is part of his character.

[Mokley]

I think it may be time to arrive at our destination. Any objections? :D

[Damiann47]

Well I feel there's more we can do now, at least for the broccoli folk, but you got a better feel on the general flow of the plot.

[c3p-0h]

Sounds good to me as long as meryn gets a reply lol

[DFTBA]

Yeah, we haven't exactly done much walking yet. There's been plenty of good interaction, and I think we can keep that up for a bit longer, or at least long enough to walk while we do it.

[Crimson Raven]

I think it may be time to arrive at our destination. Any objections? :D

@Mokley

Not yet, we need a few people to finish up. Still waiting on @Vee to post.

[Mokley]

Ok, that's enough votes for keep walkin! I'll get Meryn a response then and leave it at that. :)

[Takashi]

I think it may be time to arrive at our destination. Any objections? :D

@Mokley

Any word from Apokalipse? She still hasn't made an intro post.

[Damiann47]

Right I'm gonna get a post out in a bit, was waiting to see if Jay was going to make his own post.

[Bornlucky]

I'm just waiting for the rest of the Carrot patch~

[Mokley]

I'm sure @Vee, @j8cob and @Apokalipse are simply busy with life at the moment and will jump in shortly! Looking forward to meeting those characters! :D

[Vee]

So sorry for the delay guys! Life hit rather unexpected! I have a few things to do throughout the day but I will be constantly popping in and out to read until I have caught up.

[Apokalipse]

Sorry, I'm currently sick and haven't had the energy to write or anything.