Here's the deal:

Nariel Starfire · 01-25-2002, 05:13 PM

I want to do an RPG and then when it's over use the storyline and put it into a book... anyone interested?

Arat-Falathion · 01-25-2002, 05:16 PM

Thats quite what I had in mind for my saga about the narmacil as well.. only I will publish it online.. wouldnt be legal to publish it in a book I think.. u'd need the authorisation from the Tolkien family atleast.. (if its tolkien related that is)

Lady Midnight · 01-25-2002, 05:45 PM

Sure thing why not? But what's the score if it gets published? I was going to do something like this myself but the thing that put me off was the legal headaches that would undoubtedly arise if it did get into print.

My advice: be very select about who you get to do this.

That said whatever the outcome it'd be fun and very good practice for me......and that's what I RP for!

Aragorn · 01-25-2002, 08:10 PM

You could just post it at: FanFiction.Net It's just like making it a book because everyone that has internet access can read it. Also, there are A LOT of users there to review it. I know, I'm a shameless advertiser! [COLOR=ROYAL BLUE]I'M SO ASHAMED!!![/COLOR]

Nariel Starfire · 01-25-2002, 08:43 PM

Cool thanks. I just want to do this so I can finally get a story done. I never get any novels done and maybe this will be a way to do that. But anyone who wants to can join as long as they're not going to screw up the story.

Lady Midnight · 01-25-2002, 09:21 PM

I'm in exactly the same situation! I can write RP easily enough but whenever I try to write anything publishable like a novel I get stuck.

Lief Erikson · 01-25-2002, 10:19 PM

It's a matter of plot organization. The more specific and thought out your plot is to begin with, the more likely it is to not get jammed. I speak from experience

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Aragorn · 01-25-2002, 10:54 PM

Lief, the only succesful RP you ever did was the one, where the thing...and then the stuff....and you....and me....and Bob....with the thing....and somewhere something....yeah....

Lief Erikson · 01-26-2002, 11:12 AM

Translation: I'm obtuse?

01-25-2002, 05:13 PM	#1
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	Here's the deal: I want to do an RPG and then when it's over use the storyline and put it into a book... anyone interested? __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis

01-25-2002, 05:16 PM	#2
Arat-Falathion A'mael Dalharen Eldarele Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 707	Thats quite what I had in mind for my saga about the narmacil as well.. only I will publish it online.. wouldnt be legal to publish it in a book I think.. u'd need the authorisation from the Tolkien family atleast.. (if its tolkien related that is) __________________ Atharon, where heroes are born. A constantly evolving forum rpg created by Lief Erikson, Falathion and its players.

01-25-2002, 08:10 PM	#4
Aragorn Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere but where I should be. Posts: 369	You could just post it at: FanFiction.Net It's just like making it a book because everyone that has internet access can read it. Also, there are A LOT of users there to review it. I know, I'm a shameless advertiser! [COLOR=ROYAL BLUE]I'M SO ASHAMED!!![/COLOR] __________________ And they carried them to the flatlands But they died along the way And they built up with their bare hands What we still can't do today. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO till the day I die.

01-25-2002, 08:43 PM	#5
Nariel Starfire Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: La La Land Posts: 309	Cool thanks. I just want to do this so I can finally get a story done. I never get any novels done and maybe this will be a way to do that. But anyone who wants to can join as long as they're not going to screw up the story. __________________ It is the failed skydiver who leaves an impression upon the earth. "But what about the R.O.U.Ses?" Yours Truly, The Tisroc -You forgot to say "May he live forever" -That's because I don't want him to live forever! - The Horse and his Boy--C.S. Lewis

01-25-2002, 09:21 PM	#6
Lady Midnight Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: only after 11pm and in an altered state of conciousness Posts: 176	I'm in exactly the same situation! I can write RP easily enough but whenever I try to write anything publishable like a novel I get stuck. __________________ Owner of Shining Realms BBS, http://pub27.ezboard.com/bshiningrealms62508 Mod of Mirkwood forum at: http://pub28.ezboard.com/bmiddleearth99434 Self Proclaimed Lady Of General Messages, Minx of the 'Moot and semi-retired Official Flirt Of The Slipstream, Discipula Lenta and Warrior Priestess of the Wayists. Queen of Dramatic Tension in many RPs. In the process of setting up a new SF/Fantasy based fanzine. I want Fanfic, short stories, poetry, filks, reviews, artwork, anything you've got really but most of all IDEAS!!!!. You write it I'll take a look at it. At the moment I can't pay for submissions but all contributors will recieve a complimentary copy and I am confident that I will be able to pay one day. Please PM me if you have anything. Never but never buy a computer from TIME. If you want to know why please ask. Andromeda fans check out: http://www.slipstreambbs.com/

01-25-2002, 05:45 PM	#3
Lady Midnight Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: only after 11pm and in an altered state of conciousness Posts: 176	Sure thing why not? But what's the score if it gets published? I was going to do something like this myself but the thing that put me off was the legal headaches that would undoubtedly arise if it did get into print. My advice: be very select about who you get to do this. That said whatever the outcome it'd be fun and very good practice for me......and that's what I RP for!

01-25-2002, 10:19 PM	#7
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	It's a matter of plot organization. The more specific and thought out your plot is to begin with, the more likely it is to not get jammed. I speak from experience .

01-25-2002, 10:54 PM	#8
Aragorn Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere but where I should be. Posts: 369	Lief, the only succesful RP you ever did was the one, where the thing...and then the stuff....and you....and me....and Bob....with the thing....and somewhere something....yeah.... __________________ And they carried them to the flatlands But they died along the way And they built up with their bare hands What we still can't do today. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO till the day I die.

01-26-2002, 11:12 AM	#9
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	Translation: I'm obtuse?

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