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	<title>Comments on: Five Ways to Write Sizzling Fight Scenes (Superhero and Fantasy)</title>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-13023</link>
		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Cut it out. Old Man Mac's on his lawn with the phone, one more step and he'll call the cops.

My friends think I'm a budding serial killer because I love voodoo dolls and dark humor. That's all I'm done *hops the fence and runs down the street before Mac can hit him with his cane* haha.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cut it out. Old Man Mac&#8217;s on his lawn with the phone, one more step and he&#8217;ll call the cops.</p>
<p>My friends think I&#8217;m a budding serial killer because I love voodoo dolls and dark humor. That&#8217;s all I&#8217;m done *hops the fence and runs down the street before Mac can hit him with his cane* haha.</p>
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		<title>By: B. Mac</title>
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		<dc:creator>B. Mac</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>*grumble grumble.*</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>*grumble grumble.*</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-13019</link>
		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I'm guessing mild schizos don't have hallucinations. I threw that in because one of my friends thinks I'm a schizo. I think that idea is totally laughable.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m guessing mild schizos don&#8217;t have hallucinations. I threw that in because one of my friends thinks I&#8217;m a schizo. I think that idea is totally laughable.</p>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Eww, schizophrenia is scary. If I ever had a hallucination of something scary, I think I'd go into a fear-induced coma. I have ALOT of irrational fear.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eww, schizophrenia is scary. If I ever had a hallucination of something scary, I think I&#8217;d go into a fear-induced coma. I have ALOT of irrational fear.</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-13015</link>
		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I meet all three!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I meet all three!</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-13014</link>
		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hmmm... 

Judging by you, if intelligence, flair for the dramatic, and borderline insanity/schizophrenia are in the requirements, then I may look into it.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hmmm&#8230; </p>
<p>Judging by you, if intelligence, flair for the dramatic, and borderline insanity/schizophrenia are in the requirements, then I may look into it.</p>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Newsflash:

Regarding my audition for the school play, I did get a part but it's minor. The good part is that for our first production we're doing two one act plays, Juvie and Cuffed. Juvie is what I got the minor role in, but in Cuffed I have the only lead role.

The two casters told me that they were really impressed with ability in characterizing the roles as opposed to just reading the script, see I didn't overact I knew what I was doing. After all, I am a professional. It just would have helped for them to tell me that right off the back.

You guys should try acting, it's hella fun.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Newsflash:</p>
<p>Regarding my audition for the school play, I did get a part but it&#8217;s minor. The good part is that for our first production we&#8217;re doing two one act plays, Juvie and Cuffed. Juvie is what I got the minor role in, but in Cuffed I have the only lead role.</p>
<p>The two casters told me that they were really impressed with ability in characterizing the roles as opposed to just reading the script, see I didn&#8217;t overact I knew what I was doing. After all, I am a professional. It just would have helped for them to tell me that right off the back.</p>
<p>You guys should try acting, it&#8217;s hella fun.</p>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I'm starting my comic book script as of now, so we will definitely pick this up later.

Haha, we're all so productive.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m starting my comic book script as of now, so we will definitely pick this up later.</p>
<p>Haha, we&#8217;re all so productive.</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
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		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You can go ahead if you wish, I'm writing new material and will probably be delayed. If you wish to suspend this and pick it up later, that's fine too.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can go ahead if you wish, I&#8217;m writing new material and will probably be delayed. If you wish to suspend this and pick it up later, that&#8217;s fine too.</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-12852</link>
		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I won't be able to continue today. I'll probably come back Sunday. Use your good judgment. : )</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I won&#8217;t be able to continue today. I&#8217;ll probably come back Sunday. Use your good judgment. : )</p>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Should I continue or do you want to?

If you take too long I will.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Should I continue or do you want to?</p>
<p>If you take too long I will.</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
		<link>http://www.superheronation.com/2008/01/14/five-ways-to-write-sizzling-fight-scenes-superhero-and-fantasy/#comment-12847</link>
		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As the creatures approached, Alex realized what they were: Shades. Each was mounted on a gargoyle, and they were leading a small company of Chith and Othgarts that must have numbered about fifty, at least. Their banner was the Black Star of Valigroth.

Adrian had one word to say: "Whoa."

The shades rode forward. One of them spoke. "Surrender yourself halfling, and Valigroth will spare you. He may yet make you a commander of his armies."

"We did not come here to bargain with that demon, shade! Your black power is useless under the rays of the sun. You do not frighten us, nor your foul guard!"

"Very well," the second shade spoke. "Since you have refused the pleasure of Valigroth, you will be destroyed. Kill them!"

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I will finish later, but I gotta run now. But is taking on fifty Chith and Othgarts, plus two shades riding gargoyles enough action for ya? : )

FYI
-Black Star- Valigroth's standard. Picture a toy pinwheel shape in black, somewhat resembling a swastika.

-Shades- Vampiric people who are weakened, though not killed by sunlight. They do not drink blood contrary to superstition. They possess strength, stamina, etc. greater than humans and wield enchanted weapons. Picture deathly pale elves minus the ears and add fangs.

-Gargoyles- a twisted mockery of the gryphon, marred by Valigroth.

-Chith- goblin-like enemies of the elves who primarily live in the Great Desert. They were once monkeys until infected by Valigroth's evil. They are human-like, and without tails. They have adapted to desert life, with scales covering parts of their bodies, thin fur, pitch-dark skin, and yellow eyes. They also have fangs. They ride giants scorpions called nykras.

-Othgarts- a humanoid species that resembles an amalgam of several animals. Gargoyles are to dragons as Othgarts are to men. Sort of. Picture a man-sized two-legged gargoyle. The othgarts are winged, making them Valigroth's air force of sorts.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the creatures approached, Alex realized what they were: Shades. Each was mounted on a gargoyle, and they were leading a small company of Chith and Othgarts that must have numbered about fifty, at least. Their banner was the Black Star of Valigroth.</p>
<p>Adrian had one word to say: &#8220;Whoa.&#8221;</p>
<p>The shades rode forward. One of them spoke. &#8220;Surrender yourself halfling, and Valigroth will spare you. He may yet make you a commander of his armies.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We did not come here to bargain with that demon, shade! Your black power is useless under the rays of the sun. You do not frighten us, nor your foul guard!&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Very well,&#8221; the second shade spoke. &#8220;Since you have refused the pleasure of Valigroth, you will be destroyed. Kill them!&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br />
I will finish later, but I gotta run now. But is taking on fifty Chith and Othgarts, plus two shades riding gargoyles enough action for ya? : )</p>
<p>FYI<br />
-Black Star- Valigroth&#8217;s standard. Picture a toy pinwheel shape in black, somewhat resembling a swastika.</p>
<p>-Shades- Vampiric people who are weakened, though not killed by sunlight. They do not drink blood contrary to superstition. They possess strength, stamina, etc. greater than humans and wield enchanted weapons. Picture deathly pale elves minus the ears and add fangs.</p>
<p>-Gargoyles- a twisted mockery of the gryphon, marred by Valigroth.</p>
<p>-Chith- goblin-like enemies of the elves who primarily live in the Great Desert. They were once monkeys until infected by Valigroth&#8217;s evil. They are human-like, and without tails. They have adapted to desert life, with scales covering parts of their bodies, thin fur, pitch-dark skin, and yellow eyes. They also have fangs. They ride giants scorpions called nykras.</p>
<p>-Othgarts- a humanoid species that resembles an amalgam of several animals. Gargoyles are to dragons as Othgarts are to men. Sort of. Picture a man-sized two-legged gargoyle. The othgarts are winged, making them Valigroth&#8217;s air force of sorts.</p>
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		<title>By: B. Mac</title>
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		<dc:creator>B. Mac</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree that it's hard to make a mouthy villain sound sinister.  Usually, it comes off ridiculously, like "it's time for you to &lt;i&gt;die&lt;/i&gt;, Mr. Bond!"  
&lt;br /&gt;
I think the problem is that the author tries so hard to make the character sound evil that the character loses any pretense of self-justification and becomes a completely amoral caricature.  I'd really recommend making each villain think that he's the hero of the story.  You can still make him sound creepy with elements like euphemism.  </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree that it&#8217;s hard to make a mouthy villain sound sinister.  Usually, it comes off ridiculously, like &#8220;it&#8217;s time for you to <i>die</i>, Mr. Bond!&#8221;<br />
<br />
I think the problem is that the author tries so hard to make the character sound evil that the character loses any pretense of self-justification and becomes a completely amoral caricature.  I&#8217;d really recommend making each villain think that he&#8217;s the hero of the story.  You can still make him sound creepy with elements like euphemism.</p>
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		<title>By: Ragged Boy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ragged Boy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>"The full moon cycle is over, my powers will be weakened, But I'll come" (This is my way of putting his powers back in perspective, also gives him an excuse to use his tech).

Maesirturon opened a portal bacl to the Prishara, Alex and Adrian enetered the portal. After crossing over they were shocked. The land and been burned and scorched beyond recognition in the distance. "This can't be happening we have to hurry" Alex said. They went into Prishara house and explained the events to her, she agreed to heal them. The Fire that Heals wrapped itself around Alex and Adrian stealing the pain from their bodies and replacing it with energy, they were good as new. They left the house in urgency when outside they were approached by lesser servants of Valigroth. 

"Alex, I'm sorry, but I must go and assist the Knight, you two will have to hold your own against Valigroth's army. I have confidence in you two. Alex your mastery of fire and combat is most exemplary. And you Adrian, your style of control over the water element, is unlike any I've ever seen. You are both true heroes" Maesirturon said fading into a fiery portal. Thw two servants drew closer, snarling, waiting for a fight.

The two sprang into action, "Vaichar" Alex said, his hands became shrouded in fire. Adrian with help from his suit spread his arms releasing his toxins, stealing water vapor from the air and plants around him. The water engulfed his hands, forming long thin claws, his feet, making clawed boots, and his lower bady forming a makeshift water tail. "I don't need to go alien for these chumps" Adrian said "I agree, these idiots are nothing" Alex said. They sprang out, skating and jetting they charged for the servants.

_______________________________
I don't know much about the servants, that's why I'm giving it to you. I wanted Maes' to go away because he was too strong and would kill everything in one hit.

All yours, make it good, remember Adrian isn't in alien form. Lets try to up the level of action (I don't how, but lets try)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;The full moon cycle is over, my powers will be weakened, But I&#8217;ll come&#8221; (This is my way of putting his powers back in perspective, also gives him an excuse to use his tech).</p>
<p>Maesirturon opened a portal bacl to the Prishara, Alex and Adrian enetered the portal. After crossing over they were shocked. The land and been burned and scorched beyond recognition in the distance. &#8220;This can&#8217;t be happening we have to hurry&#8221; Alex said. They went into Prishara house and explained the events to her, she agreed to heal them. The Fire that Heals wrapped itself around Alex and Adrian stealing the pain from their bodies and replacing it with energy, they were good as new. They left the house in urgency when outside they were approached by lesser servants of Valigroth. </p>
<p>&#8220;Alex, I&#8217;m sorry, but I must go and assist the Knight, you two will have to hold your own against Valigroth&#8217;s army. I have confidence in you two. Alex your mastery of fire and combat is most exemplary. And you Adrian, your style of control over the water element, is unlike any I&#8217;ve ever seen. You are both true heroes&#8221; Maesirturon said fading into a fiery portal. Thw two servants drew closer, snarling, waiting for a fight.</p>
<p>The two sprang into action, &#8220;Vaichar&#8221; Alex said, his hands became shrouded in fire. Adrian with help from his suit spread his arms releasing his toxins, stealing water vapor from the air and plants around him. The water engulfed his hands, forming long thin claws, his feet, making clawed boots, and his lower bady forming a makeshift water tail. &#8220;I don&#8217;t need to go alien for these chumps&#8221; Adrian said &#8220;I agree, these idiots are nothing&#8221; Alex said. They sprang out, skating and jetting they charged for the servants.</p>
<p>_______________________________<br />
I don&#8217;t know much about the servants, that&#8217;s why I&#8217;m giving it to you. I wanted Maes&#8217; to go away because he was too strong and would kill everything in one hit.</p>
<p>All yours, make it good, remember Adrian isn&#8217;t in alien form. Lets try to up the level of action (I don&#8217;t how, but lets try)</p>
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		<title>By: Brett</title>
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		<dc:creator>Brett</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The battle was now over, and Alex and Maesirturon separatedinto their respective beings.
But then, the Sphere of Darkness resolved itself into a shadowy, faceless, spectral shape: A large man of surrea proportions, wrapped in a dark cloak under which the dull sheen of black armor was visible. He wore a hood, and a dark crown inset with nine purple gems that did not shine, but rather seemed to draw light into themselves, stealing it from all around them. Underneath the hood, no face was visible, only nothingness. And then he spoke. The words were not ones that could be understood by man, and Maesirturon alone comprehended their meaning. The language was a twisted, marred version of the Phoenix Tongue. It was at once the highest shriek and the lowest snarl. The figure raised its hand and pointed toward Alex. It shrieked once more, and a bolt of purple lightning struck him, driving him to the ground. The figure shrieked and snarled once more, as if in laughter. It then blew away as dark smoke on the wind.

Alex struggled to his feet, recovering from the blast of pure evil. He would live, but pain racked his body. Alex asked Maesirturon, "What did he say?"

"He says he believes that you are weak. Nevertheless you would make an excellent servant."

"Can you heal me of him?"

"Alas Alex, my gift is only the Fire that Cleanses and the Fire that Destroys. I cannot wield the Fire that Heals. I can remove his influence from your bocy, but I can do nothing for your pain."

"Did he say anything else?"

"Yes. He has unleashed the Ravagers upon Therva, and they will lay waste first to the Elderworld, and then to Terra. We must return, and your friend may come with us if he so desires. We can use his help. If the Ravagers are there, so are Valigroth's armies. No doubt he lesser servants will be there as well. Climb onto my back. Once we arrive, I will take you to Prishara. Her fire can heal. Is your friend coming?"

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Well, are you?

Also, I find that the less a villain actually says in dialogue, the more threatening he sounds. The exception to this is the Joker of course, perhaps the mouthiest threatening villain in history. So as it turns out, I can't write Valigroth either! lol</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The battle was now over, and Alex and Maesirturon separatedinto their respective beings.<br />
But then, the Sphere of Darkness resolved itself into a shadowy, faceless, spectral shape: A large man of surrea proportions, wrapped in a dark cloak under which the dull sheen of black armor was visible. He wore a hood, and a dark crown inset with nine purple gems that did not shine, but rather seemed to draw light into themselves, stealing it from all around them. Underneath the hood, no face was visible, only nothingness. And then he spoke. The words were not ones that could be understood by man, and Maesirturon alone comprehended their meaning. The language was a twisted, marred version of the Phoenix Tongue. It was at once the highest shriek and the lowest snarl. The figure raised its hand and pointed toward Alex. It shrieked once more, and a bolt of purple lightning struck him, driving him to the ground. The figure shrieked and snarled once more, as if in laughter. It then blew away as dark smoke on the wind.</p>
<p>Alex struggled to his feet, recovering from the blast of pure evil. He would live, but pain racked his body. Alex asked Maesirturon, &#8220;What did he say?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;He says he believes that you are weak. Nevertheless you would make an excellent servant.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Can you heal me of him?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Alas Alex, my gift is only the Fire that Cleanses and the Fire that Destroys. I cannot wield the Fire that Heals. I can remove his influence from your bocy, but I can do nothing for your pain.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Did he say anything else?&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Yes. He has unleashed the Ravagers upon Therva, and they will lay waste first to the Elderworld, and then to Terra. We must return, and your friend may come with us if he so desires. We can use his help. If the Ravagers are there, so are Valigroth&#8217;s armies. No doubt he lesser servants will be there as well. Climb onto my back. Once we arrive, I will take you to Prishara. Her fire can heal. Is your friend coming?&#8221;</p>
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Well, are you?</p>
<p>Also, I find that the less a villain actually says in dialogue, the more threatening he sounds. The exception to this is the Joker of course, perhaps the mouthiest threatening villain in history. So as it turns out, I can&#8217;t write Valigroth either! lol</p>
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