Phoenix

The Grammar Bunker

Haha! Sorry, my bad. When you referenced Oxford my mind immediately went to Oxford comma since I was talking about it before.

And I realize how harsh my post sound now. So I apologize.

Pokémon: Hoenn - Make a Wish

Expanded the Pokemon Gyms section of the OP (the second post, third section, third sub-section).

Also added some NPCs to the Character Tab's OP.

Just making a general statement to those interested. ^^

The Grammar Bunker

@pugbutter Using an Oxford Comma is not an instance of a comma splice, those are two very different things (from my understanding). Comma splicing is inserting a comma where one shouldn't be: there's no grammatical reason for it to be there; it is used instead of a semi-colon; it is used instead of a full-stop.

An Oxford Comma has a purpose, though, whether you choose to utilize it or not, it is up to the individual.

And what was the correct homophone for "ease" in that example?
...I'm so confused. My only guess would be "eke." But those are hardly (not) homophones.

Pokémon: Hoenn - Make a Wish

@Lerouge Well, that is just absolutely not what he looks like. D: Go back and read that description, b!tch xD
And he doesn't wear plaid >(
Heh ;P
I do have a sketch/drawing of what he looks like...but I'm far too embarrassed to show (as well as humored by what everyone thinks he looks like)

And I'm slowly getting a post made up. I suspect it might take a bit. But expect something by this weekend (if not tomorrow). ^^

Pokémon: Hoenn - Make a Wish

@Lerouge Why's that name so funny? Huh?! D<
Heh xP

The Grammar Bunker

@lady horatio I can get behind this opinion. However, I think its use has much more to do with one's writing style than actual structure, comprehension, and flow. If you want it to flow a certain way, that's style, not the punctuation, necessarily. We choose which punctuation marks to use for a certain affect. If you want it to flow more than full-stop, then you use a semi-colon. If you want it to be it's own complete thought, you use the full-stop instead of the semi-colon.

So, at the end, I believe it's all about personal choice and what style/feel you're attempting to accomplish. I, personally, prefer shorter sentences to longer ones as my own reading comprehension is lacking. I rely so much on punctuation to interpret the words, themselves, sometimes. So keeping thoughts short/concise helps me comprehend my own work as well as others.

As for the Oxford Comma (good segue, by the way), I fu(king love that b!tch. She is my best friend. It goes with what I said above: I need the punctuation to clearly define the words for me. Lacking that comma just confuses me and I have to actively remember that that last item of the list is also part of the list and not an addition or clarification of the word/phrase immediately prior.

So I will always use it when I can, without exception. But, as with the semi-colon, the Oxford Comma is almost entirely subjective and of personal taste. I just cringe a little when I see that it could have been used. But I'm just a dumb-dumb who needed to be in a special reading class in 3rd grade. xP

The Grammar Bunker

Hah!

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The indecisive middle child of the full-stop and the colon.
It was an accident, but his parents would never admit to this. The mistaken flick of a pen, and this poor, unfortunate soul was created.

But, really, I, personally, tend not to utilize the semi-colon outside of lists following a colon. I use the full-stop to end a sentence because that thought has ended and it's time to start the next one. I'm kind of black-and-white in that regard.

I'm not against seeing it used PROPERLY in other prose, but if it's used entirely to replace the full-stop...I'll probably full-stop read the passage xP.

Yes, it replaces "comma conjunction," but that can just be two separate sentences. And we are now in an age where it would simply be confusing to read.

The Grammar Bunker

This thread is for those of us who really love grammar (but could always use advice and feedback). The structure of sentences and phrases can be difficult, and this is a thread where opinions and thoughts can be shared to help solve some issues. Some sentences (or a grouping of sentences) feel like they need to be simplified. Perhaps they need to be broken apart and expanded. As a community of writers, this thread should provide a place where we can, hopefully, better the basis of our writing skills, Grammar. When to break the rules and when to abide by them. Topics and terminology to share, research further, debate, etc. Share links to articles that explain topics, words, etc. that you or other writers seem to misinterpret, lack understanding in, or just to simply avoid.

This is not a thread to post other RPer's prose/passages for others to tear into, judge, or critique. This is not a place to post walls of text and have others edit. This is not an editing thread.

(Obvious) Disclaimer: If there is any flaming, critique without construction, derailing, or any other needless negativity, you will be asked to leave and/or reported.

Show & Tell

I've been thinking of this topic for a little bit, now. I know this topic has been discussed before, but it's been a while and I'm hoping other, more experienced writers and Role-players might provide some input.

Since this is RPing and not writing a novel, the decision to do either may be difficult or even unknown.

When should you show?
When should you tell?
Which do you prefer to read?
In which areas of RPing do you prefer to see either/both?
Do you have any examples of really great/impactful "Showings"/"Tellings"?
Is it appropriate to switch from one into the other? When?
etc.

Pokémon: Hoenn - Make a Wish

@Xan the G roleplayerguild.com/posts/4085358
I knew I did! xP
(Wasn't entirely sure so I had to look back)