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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chronepsis" data-source="post: 2108109" data-attributes="member: 30069"> Perfect example [of what we're not looking for]. For less guerrilla examples check out...  <a href="http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_actpass.html" target="_blank">http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_actpass.html</a> This isn't to say that there's no place for sentences like this (check out right here for an example). Sometimes there's no better way to say something, or dramaticly/artisticly using this tone just sounds better. However, over use of this kind of writing swiftly grows wordy, overwrought, and uninteresting to read. Active voice (hence the name) sounds more active, more attention grabbing, and often proves more concise. Those all tend to be good things when trying to create and sell the coolest possible product using limited space. Mavrick bring up another fine point. Obey and respect your editors. Speaking of which Mav, if you subscribe and want to post your address here I'll make sure one of James Jacob's squirmy, living tentacles makes it in with your next issue. I promise it won't be one of those horrible bitey ones (as if there was any other kind). ^_^__________________F. Wesley SchneiderAssistant EditorDragon Magazine...Opinions expressed by me are my own and do not necessarily represent those of Dragon, Paizo Publishing, or Wizards of the Coast. </blockquote>