I have an intention to try to grow more as a writer.
For this, one must venture into areas not explored and underdeveloped.
However, I am having a little difficulty as to the full understanding of the difference between WWYD / Roleplay / and Collaborative writing.
In my mind, I see each as follows =
WWYD =
I see this as writing a scenario / plot story prompt and seeing how each user reacts to the scenario and then fleshing out a story line for EACH INDIVIDUAL response.
The stories will likely splinter and fracture wildly as the story continues and immense pressure and story load is put upon the host.
Roleplay =
I did one of these, and it seems that each person take a role of a character and the story is driven forward.
It would seem that most RP users favor to give only a line or two in response to each character and the story moves forward at a c......r......a....w......l...... unless one person takes the initiative and drive the plot forwards in a faster pace.
Unless I RP with a writer who can pull off responses like I can...I think I will leave this behind.
Collaborative writing =
I see this as a singular plotline and story influenced by two or more writers with a singular plotline that all writers fleshout and agree upon as the story plot moves forward.
Are my initial assumptions correct? Is that how it is done?
I have no patience to read through WWYD that are already done or in progress and would rather not have my view colored by what is already out there.
Also @JOVA82
You are the primary reason why I want to try this because of this forum post.
What were the old days like? | Fandom
You are the first I want to invite to this WWYD forum that I want to host.
So, I do hope you let me know what this is all about. I want to turn my talents to this style and see what I can really do.
If my initial assumptions of what a WWYD is correct, it is my intention to invite 5-7 users to this and FULLY flesh out their choices as best as I can. With full attention given to this endeavor.
I assume it is going to be the most challenging thing I've done here on MGE
So far, those I will invite are as follows
Please let me know if you wish an invite.
I will also allow a 2nd that can tag along that will be stuck completely and fully in the primary's plot line. So if I do not select you in the initial invite, perhaps one of those who are invited can bring you along.
Explanation =
If Jova82 invites someone to come along, their plot line cannot diverge. They go together and must agree on the actions performed.
Etc, etc.
I do not know if I will be able to complete this most ambitious project, but I want to try.
PLEASE NOTE
I would want nothing more to allow anyone and everyone who wanted to join in to come along, but that would be impossible.
It may be impossible with the amount of folks that will come along anyway.
So, no hard feelings one way or another if I do not select you. If this is a success I will do more.
My estimated timeline to start this WWYD would be late June.
I have many obligations that I will need to satisfy before I can devote the attention needed for this.
Ever your Servant-
Ore-Samma