If you think about it, it's the perfect metaphor for existence. Especially if one has a pessimistic view, that nothing we do really matters on such an immense scale that we can't even imagine, in a time where our passage isn't even a blink of an eye. Just like North, South, East, and West, up or down have no meaning in space-time, and that even time doesn't exist, yet in our small world, they are defining and impactful things. This flight of fancy is to say that essentially what matters is perspective, ultimately tying back to what you say, that there is a universe within us.
Mhm, one of my MCs is aware of the existence of a hyper-advanced god-like civilization, so advanced that every technology, every secret has already been uncovered by them. Even useless and impractical questions like "can we calculate the future state of the universe on pieces of bond paper?", "can we create a ringworld supported by 4 massive elephants?", "can we use the topology of a donut to seal a being that can transcend dimensions endlessly and infinitely?" or "can the entirety of space-time rest upon the back of a turtle?", they know the answer to with absolute certainty, because they've tried it in practice, no matter how absurd. Solely for the purpose of having said they had done so.
Despite knowing that everything she will ever do has already been done by someone else, she still does it regardless. Because she's not Them. even if she was straight up invited to their civilization at one point. And now she's out to experience every life that has ever been lived... which, considering the scale of my universe, she won't be able to accomplish it even in an eternity.
I've spoken out of turn (not a new thing), thanks for correcting me.
But it remains the fact that I'm intrigued by a shared universe, including the "Droplets." It requires a lot of initial groundwork, but once rules and characters are established, it allows you to save time on the next story and creates a sense of connection between everything the author does. It's not so different from what Tolkien did. Should I create my own universe too? I know for sure I'd like to visit yours first.
Up to you
, it's the whole reason I don't have any stories published. I spend too much time adding onto it.
Description is definitely important in this journey, but so are the viewer and the POV. It reminds me of that episode of Futurama where Fry wants to go to the Moon as if it's something incredible, while the rest of his group considers it trivial.
This is why I've taken interest in writing a story where the POV starts out in some ancient civilization, and time slowly progresses to the modern day, maybe even into the future. I've written the first chapter... but it's difficult to create an entire history... even if it's just the course of our real world with magic on top.
Certainly! I don't know how to do it, but I want to use any of your IDs. I would really like that. I have no expectations.
Hmm, I thought of who would be more newbie friendly to solo with, and I've come up with two IDs. So answer this...
Do you prefer Ishmael in a diving suit, or Ryoshu in a maid outfit?
I'll throw in nun Rodya as well... she might be the best since you don't have to learn how to use evade.
