Imaginationland is Closed!

[ZK]

Yes, I could really, really, really use some help.
I'm making a new world for my stories to take place in, but I'm having a BIG problem with getting my ideas down on paper.
The whole idea is to create a world of my own and then write a series of short-stories, featuring that world and the different social circles in it.
My biggest problem is names; I simply can't make up good names for characters, places, etcetera and it's tearing me apart. Furthermore; the basic process of transfering thoughts onto paper is killing me (I'd like to know Yin release right now o_o)

The world's name is Lethe. The entire planet is covered in luscious jungle, great oceans and steep mountains, except for one location; the gigantic city of Olympos.
Many years ago, humans came to Lethe with the intention of turning the planet into an area for the upper-class to use as they saw fit, but the natives proved to be much more resistant and numerous than initial scans had suggested.

Basically, we have a gigantic human colony that consists almost solely of scientist, military personel and a great deal of nobles along with their respective servants and retinue generally. The technology-level of the humans is very similar to what we have to day, though a certain form of energy (which is a key-point in my world) has been tamed to be used as the humans se fit.

The natives are split up into great tribes, each with their respective chieftain and traditions, though some points are similar for all tribes. The natives are all born with a certain energy that can be used, by some of the more talented natives, to form shockwaves of pure energy.

The whole concept is that the humans need to capture natives to tap their energy from them. The natives body constantly produces more energy, (the same way as the Narutovere and chakra) so killing the natives after they've been tapped is a rare occurence.

I also have some sub-species in mind that have formed because of a few cases of cross-species breeding.
Generally, this is abit avatar-ish, but I'd take strong offense to being called a copy-cat. There will be many differences, especially when it comes to interractions and traditions. Cameron can keep his blue giants (Though I certainly wouldn't say no to those copyrights. Hot damn)

I'm forming a basic language for the natives, too.

I need help! Any ideas at all? Any advice on how to get it down on paper? Anything, really? Suggestions, comments, whatever.

Cross-species breeding will be a big point in my world, too.

This was written pretty quickly, so I apologise for any mistakes in it .-.

 

[Adachi]

I've created so many worlds since my childhood because it's all that I really live in, even now. When I moved to Naruto, I've written over one million words alone in FanFiction. But, of course, I still have my original one, always in the back of my mind.
I found the easiest way to start on something like this would be to create one or two characters and focus or develop them - what is their goal in this world, what do they want, what can they do?
Everything I write begins in my mind like a movie - I see the imagery first and then transfer it into words. I don't know if you work the same way, but I have stacks and stacks of papers of excerpts from a story or some scene that I happened to think of while daydreaming during the day. Start small - perfect your world from the edges first.

 

[itachiEMS]

Maybe a cross species would be like saiyans, humanoids but with superior Ki control. And yeah you can start out with the world corroding becaue of a huge undercover military project got outa hand and the smog produced was getting outta hand so needed a new planet to survive or the human race would be wiped out. And yeah, theres gotta be a hero who's name in Blade or something cool xd The natives weren't appreciative at first but later they start co-operating with the humans. How's that sound eh

 

[Mangomango]

I like the basic idea of the story and the city sounds epic.

I'm not a professional writer but i have done stuff like this before and i find it best to make notes to submerge yourself into the world before you pin point a certain narrative to start with.

So for example start with the beginning of the world and the development of the natives. This information doesn't have to be Canon to the final series of stories, but it just gets you involved. You should bullet point it or make short stories out of it. But once you start submerging yourself into the story world you become able to write more freely.

I hope that helped.

Character names and Place names.

For the Natives i would suggest the same thing as above, if you get a deep knowledge of the Natives and a background story you will be able to be more creative.

So questions that i would like to know about them already to hopefully help you:

Do the Natives worship a deity?

if so, is this deity universal through all of the tribes?

Have the tribes ever gone to war with each other?

What is the physical appearance of the Natives?

How do they live? Do they live in wooden huts, tree-houses with rope ladders connection them or in big futuristic buildings?

I don't know if this will help, i only offered this as a suggestion of how you can unblock your brain freeze and i heard somewhere that this is a similar way that J. R. R. Tolkien came up with Middle Earth.

Good luck it sounds like it could become amazing!

 

[ZK]

I've created so many worlds since my childhood because it's all that I really live in, even now. When I moved to Naruto, I've written over one million words alone in FanFiction. But, of course, I still have my original one, always in the back of my mind.
I found the easiest way to start on something like this would be to create one or two characters and focus or develop them - what is their goal in this world, what do they want, what can they do?
Everything I write begins in my mind like a movie - I see the imagery first and then transfer it into words. I don't know if you work the same way, but I have stacks and stacks of papers of excerpts from a story or some scene that I happened to think of while daydreaming during the day. Start small - perfect your world from the edges first.

Thanks, I'll try that. I've been prodding at this from the wrong angle, it would seem, because I began the entire process by defining the flora and fauna of my world. Jebus, of course I shouldn't attack such specifics to begin with. If I do that, I'll end up with a closed story where I can't navigate because of all the pre-defined details.
Let it flow, right?

I'll try this. Again, I appreciate the advice.

 

[ZK]

Maybe a cross species would be like saiyans, humanoids but with superior Ki control. And yeah you can start out with the world corroding becaue of a huge undercover military project got outa hand and the smog produced was getting outta hand so needed a new planet to survive or the human race would be wiped out. And yeah, theres gotta be a hero who's name in Blade or something cool xd The natives weren't appreciative at first but later they start co-operating with the humans. How's that sound eh

Sounds like a remix of Super Mario Bro's.

I like the basic idea of the story and the city sounds epic.

I'm not a professional writer but i have done stuff like this before and i find it best to make notes to submerge yourself into the world before you pin point a certain narrative to start with.

So for example start with the beginning of the world and the development of the natives. This information doesn't have to be Canon to the final series of stories, but it just gets you involved. You should bullet point it or make short stories out of it. But once you start submerging yourself into the story world you become able to write more freely.

I hope that helped.

Character names and Place names.

For the Natives i would suggest the same thing as above, if you get a deep knowledge of the Natives and a background story you will be able to be more creative.

So questions that i would like to know about them already to hopefully help you:

Do the Natives worship a deity?

if so, is this deity universal through all of the tribes?

Have the tribes ever gone to war with each other?

What is the physical appearance of the Natives?

How do they live? Do they live in wooden huts, tree-houses with rope ladders connection them or in big futuristic buildings?

I don't know if this will help, i only offered this as a suggestion of how you can unblock your brain freeze and i heard somewhere that this is a similar way that J. R. R. Tolkien came up with Middle Earth.

Good luck it sounds like it could become amazing!

Thanks! ^^
Your questions are appreciated, I'll begin right away.

Amazing to see this side of NB

 

[itachiEMS]

My advice on you getting things down on paper? Once you start writing don't cross out or back out or re-think, don't stop. Before you know it you're gonna have one huge piece of writing. Then maybe you can proof read it and add some more ideas to make it better.

 

[ZK]

My advice on you getting things down on paper? Once you start writing don't cross out or back out or re-think, don't stop. Before you know it you're gonna have one huge piece of writing. Then maybe you can proof read it and add some more ideas to make it better.

>_< I know, I know! But I get so annoyed when I see a typo! Like, really.
But thanks, I appreciate the notion ^_^

I don't think I've seen NB being this supportive since the last time I took a look at a Mod's RP bio o_o

 

[itachiEMS]

>_< I know, I know! But I get so annoyed when I see a typo! Like, really.
But thanks, I appreciate the notion ^_^

I don't think I've seen NB being this supportive since the last time I took a look at a Mod's RP bio o_o

Wow that must feel special xd

 

[Urda]

1. The have three Suns.

- No Night

Only when the "Great Gods Deemed The Souls". This is when epic War starts as more invaders (characters) come into play if you wish. If not, then make it night with floating space creatures or something blocking the sun.

2. Technology

Modern: Humans
Nature: Aliens
Modern + Nature: Aliens
Peace: Aliens (Talented)
- Human (Mimic Talent) (Neutral)

Some Humans would try to mimic the powers of the aliens to take advantage in the war.


3. Names

- Peace: Aliens (Talented): Whoki Tribe
Namtell: Husband (Leader)
Garlantsa: Wife
Martlasye: Male Friend of Leader (General)

- Aliens: Sado Tribe
Monkiyau: Leader
Tanyure: Son of Leader
Zighire: Female (General)

- Humans: Meditraon Corps

- Humans (Mimic Talented): Jolt

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That's all I got hope it help in anyway. Also, I made up the names to be unique, but my imagination was failing on me to write more. xd

 

[ZK]

Wow that must feel special xd

It does xD

1. The have three Suns.

- No Night

Only when the "Great Gods Deemed The Souls". This is when epic War starts as more invaders (characters) come into play if you wish. If not, then make it night with floating space creatures or something blocking the sun.

2. Technology

Modern: Humans
Nature: Aliens
Modern + Nature: Aliens
Peace: Aliens (Talented)
- Human (Mimic Talent) (Neutral)

Some Humans would try to mimic the powers of the aliens to take advantage in the war.


3. Names

- Peace: Aliens (Talented): Whoki Tribe
Namtell: Husband (Leader)
Garlantsa: Wife
Martlasye: Male Friend of Leader (General)

- Aliens: Sado Tribe
Monkiyau: Leader
Tanyure: Son of Leader
Zighire: Female (General)

- Humans: Meditraon Corps

- Humans (Mimic Talented): Jolt

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That's all I got hope it help in anyway. Also, I made up the names to be unique, but my imagination was failing on me to write more. xd

I won't take the names for granted. Thanks for sharing.
Really now, you're making me quite flustered with all this help <.<

 

[Coyote]

Zeros the coolest.