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Old 12-20-2006, 10:29 PM #4
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Originally Posted by Sonneilon
It's my belief that if you go for all melee action w/ a lot of characters, it'll dilute things. I'd rather focus on a very small cast especially if you are trying to create a universe. Don't assume or take it for granted that JUST because Leatherneck is on the page, we know everything about him.
You can totally do stories w/o vehicles and bases. My own 3.75" dio had hardly any vehicle action. They just sat in the background (lol). I DID have plans for the RHINO seeing action but I enjoy the building of sets and whatnot. Even if it means I create my own interior for the ROCC!

Even tho I tried to keep a small cast for the 3.75" dio, it ended up being really big w/ all the 2ndary and background chars. Sure, some were in it for cameos (Spirit, Scarlet, Dart...) but Hawk and Duke show up in a very short part (never to be seen again...). I purposely made my RRST 7 characters (I think it's 7) and each had their own distinct personality. It helps the reader connect as opposed to 100+ figures running around.

Just my opinion.



I agree with Sonneilon on this, but I'm going to add just one little thing. When adding characters / vehicles go with what you think is going to be important to the story. Also remember one very important thing.....have fun. That in my opinion has to be your number one key factor. Doing my dio stories has now gotten my son to want to write his own. So now I get two joys quality time and enjoyment of my hobby.
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