Sins of Our Fathers - 2/10 - Final Update

[Pillars of Hercules]

My kind of story too

As much as I respect those who feel this story too dark after the last post, I feel it important to chime in and say that it's amazing and that I, for one, respect the risks Destan has chosen to take.

I think we learn a lot about human nature in tales that maturely (emphasis on that last word) explore its grayer and even darker sides. Sometimes we even find a perverse heroism in the person willing to pay the price of dishonor in the name of the greater good. I think that's the point Destan made about Vath in the last post. Of course, the price to pay is almost always more than just a stain on your heart, and what can seem like the greater good can be anything but, as I'm sure we'll discover in future installments!

OTOH, I too love ASOIAF, so I suppose it's no surprise I love this too.

 

[darkbard]

An audible crack split the air as the man’s neck broke. Someone, Amelyssan heard, was weeping. Is it me? [/B]

granted, i proudly wear my heart on my sleeve but this had me actually choking back sobs of empathy.

shut you down? too dark? destan, like with any other work of art, a discontented viewer can simply choose not to read your story. however, i hope that i am not alone in believing that those of us who have become fanatical readers of your story would not have it any other way. it is the depth of character and moral quandry, the grittiness and [relative] verisimilitude that make this the tale it is!

please don't scale back your vision in the face of the occasional unease it stirs.

 

[Seule]

This is a good story. It is not one for everyone, apparently, but it is one that represents a style of gaming that should be seen. If you stop telling this story, that would be a shame. I might suggest a disclaimer at the beginning that you deal with adult issues and moral ambiguities, but please don't stop.

--Seule

 

[Cheiromancer]

Hey Destan,

Ask a moderator to take a look at the story. I would be astonished if there were any objection at all to it.

And keep writing! This is wonderful stuff.

 

[Tellerve]

umm, errr, I see nothing wrong with this story at all. If it is the violence...is that it?, that is bothering some people then I guess they don't watch too many of todays movies, tv, or other media. *shrugs* Either that or I'm just way over scared as I didn't even blink when Vath broke everyone's neck.

As it continues, a great story and very impressive imagery. My lack of flinching at the story is by no means an indication it wasn't good. Write on!!

Tellerve

 

[Caliber]

Personally I think the story is going great. And for every person who posts, I figure you can add about four or five readers for your story. That number only increases as your story hour becomes more popular.

And heres another thing. The boards sometimes freak out, and it can take a LOT of time to write these things. So always store a backup copy. And if you really want to be sure store a backup-backup. On floppy or CD or on another HD.

Keep up the story, its great. You fill a niche left open between other stories here.

And if A Song of Ice and Fire is anything like this ... well I defintely better go start reading it ...

 

[Cheiromancer]

And if by chance your back-up of your back-up should fail, e-mail me. I'm backing it up too.

 

[Olive]

It would be a real shame if this stopped, and I'm sure that eric's gradma will be ok with it.

It's not going to be for everyone's tastes, but that's ok. It's certainly my tastes, so i'd like it to continue...

 

[dpdx]

Okay, I love Story Hours, and I have my reasons why. (I even outlined them in another thread, a long time ago.)

But this one actually evolved my criteria for a great Story Hour, and it is this: gut-check moments.

After reading this (especially the last update), almost everything else, though thoroughly enjoyable in its own right, is Candyland.

Rock on, Destan. Write your story.

 

[LuYangShih]

You should not stop writing this story. It is very well written, the characters have great depth, and the world seems very good as well. I simply do not care for this type of story, and that is in no way a fault of yours or your players characters. It is, as I said, reminscent of A Song Of Ice And Fire. A great book series, it too has great writing and great characters, and would likely prove greatly enjoyable to most who read it.

However, when I was reading A Song Of Ice And Fire, I began to tire of having no one to really cheer for (that lasted). The despair and oppression of the world was just irritating to me, though I am sure others greatly enjoyed it. If I want to study human nature, I will pick up a history book or pyschology article, not buy a book of fiction. I have always read fantasy, and other fictional material, for pure enjoyment. I enjoy having a hero who is clearly the hero, I enjoy having a villian who is clearly the villian, and I enjoy watching the hero nobly triumph in the end, and live happily ever after. This is just my personal preference for entertainment, (which is why I read fantasy or fiction novels), and is in no way indicative of whether or not you should continue this story.

As you can plainly see, many here greatly enjoy reading the story, and I would assume you enjoy writing it. I encourage you to continue, if that is the case, and do not worry so much whether or not other people are enjoying it. Just write your story, see who likes it, and let those who do not find other ways to spend their time without worrying about it. Best of luck with the Story Hour, I am sure it will continue to be a success with your writing and the characters contained within.