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Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 04:09:23
If you can make a short, sharp prompt, it is probably better genre emulation than a long one. But sometimes you need more words to express your idea, so I don't worry too much about how long they are (up to a few sentences at least - I wouldn't write multiple paragraphs for a "turn to page X" prompt 😁)
When I write a prompt I am mostly trying to make a good pitch for me getting the next turn. So: an interesting direction for the story, that I am comfortable writing whether it is an ending or a continuation.
Responses can also change the story without even getting picked at all (because someone calls back to them later). But that happens organically, you don't need to force it 🙂
Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 04:09:23
by NormandyWept
DoOverAgain wrote:
Trying to better understand, from you veteran CYOA players, what makes a good, open-to-interpretation prompt.
If you can make a short, sharp prompt, it is probably better genre emulation than a long one. But sometimes you need more words to express your idea, so I don't worry too much about how long they are (up to a few sentences at least - I wouldn't write multiple paragraphs for a "turn to page X" prompt 😁)
When I write a prompt I am mostly trying to make a good pitch for me getting the next turn. So: an interesting direction for the story, that I am comfortable writing whether it is an ending or a continuation.
Responses can also change the story without even getting picked at all (because someone calls back to them later). But that happens organically, you don't need to force it 🙂
New comment on GeekList Montreal Virtual Flea Market - April 2026
Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 03:51:01
Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 03:51:01
Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask, I saw there was a Blue Moon Legends listing, now I don't see it anymore, is it withdrawn?
Reply: RPGGeek News:: Re: RPGGeek of the Week 499: NormandyWept (Andy Pymont)
Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 03:45:13
There's a big jump from [microbadge=10374] to [microbadge=16359]. What are your plans to get there? Slow and steady? Indie game bundles on Itch? Credit card melting spree on DTRPG?
Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 03:45:13
by JugglinDan
Congrats!There's a big jump from [microbadge=10374] to [microbadge=16359]. What are your plans to get there? Slow and steady? Indie game bundles on Itch? Credit card melting spree on DTRPG?
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