But I think all of these things can work if they are used intelligently in a non-cliched way. Naturally, lazy writing is always going to give a boring product.
Agreed.
It also matters whether they are a central driving point for plot. I especially thought of the orcs, and how he dismisses them. They are VERY effective tools for creating a feeling of suspense and danger while the important stuff is done elsewhere. If used right.
*MySmiley*
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Interesting post from author Sam Sykes: The 5 Worst Motivations for Fantasy Characters
- 12/07/2010 12:07:59 AM
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Interesting.
- 12/07/2010 12:34:02 AM
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Except he's not
- 12/07/2010 04:23:12 AM
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Re: Interesting.
- 12/07/2010 09:07:00 AM
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To be fair, number 4 is a good motive in itself; it's just been overused.
- 13/07/2010 09:08:49 AM
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