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Some Fantasy Standards
belial.1980:
--- Quote from: Darwinist on August 29, 2009, 10:06:48 PM ---
I guess I'm in the minority... I enjoy sci fi so long as it doesn't stumble into geek speak and nerdgasms. Make it weird, make it cool, and I'll buy it. That's my approach.
--- End quote ---
I'm right there with you. Terms like "vamps," "lycans," and "manna" sorta make me cringe.
In my WIP I've got a character who can move stuff with her mind. I'll admit that I write about that ability in a sort of round about way just so I can avoid using the word "telekinesis." Eh, I guess it's just a personal thing.
Kid Longshot:
@Darwinist, I didn't think you were rude. I was quite glad you asked the question before I logged off for the day. I would have felt quite dumb posting a thread like this with no well-defined purpose.
@belial, I agree, those pop-culture terms make me cringe. For my fantasy series, I came up with different names for psychic abilities. I found it was a small step to developing the world as a whole, and it made me feel more original to boot. :D
Thanks to neuro and jtaylor for inspiring me to look up alternates to the Native American stereotype. The character I wanted the shaman powers for is Irish, so that made me feel better about that aspect of the character.
BTW, lol @ roflstomp.
Hell's Belle:
Keep in mind that there are other types of vampires that don't fit your list of commonalities- you're keeping yourself within the boundaries of Western lore. There's a world of eeeeeeeeeek! out there to spice up vampires. :)
seekmore:
Like that South American(or was it Southeast Asia?) that consisted of a levitating woman's head with entrails dangling out of the neck that twinkled like fireflies.
Kid Longshot:
I plan on marketing this in the United States, perhaps I shouldn't stray too far geographically, unless I have good reason. Don't get me wrong, head-levitating would be great for the spook factor, but I have a me to provide for. And I know me, I cannot subsist on ramen noodles forever! :D
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