[delta_v] Re: Writing and editing

[Orrin L. Converse]

06/20/2002 3:16:24 AM, "Luke Haub" <sorgath@email.com> wrote:

>I would come up with some great storylines for afteer the end mission 
>strings but i havent had the time to play much and dont know much past the 
>first few missions. if you want me to come up with ideas i would appretiate 
>it if you send me what happens, 

While that is certainly a possibility, there is a very serious problem with approaching
any writing project in this fashion.  For example:  I can tell you that the Seattle
Mariners beat Texas (not hard since we got rid of A-Rod, but that's another issue),
but how could you write a story about it if you weren't there?  The roar of the crowd,
the smell of the hot dogs, the stench of the toothless ape sitting in front of you...
all are needed to write a truly captivating narrative.

The EVN storylines have so much depth to them that they really need to be experienced.
Take the time to play them out - it's worth it.

Best regards -
Orrin