D.C.Haenlien
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Hello as a long time xianxia fan (also currently writing my own as of right now) I want to see what the reader community looks for in a Xianxia Novel
For me I have several
-Wholesome relationship: When the main pairing is just two people and there aren't any stupid cliche misunderstandings
-Characters are not Forgotten: I enjoy it that characters can keep up with the MC or they are not forgotten just because the mc becomes stronger and goes to a better place, leaving them behind
-Strength: I enjoy it when the characters transcend their tribulations and become stronger
-Unique Cultivation: As the mc you have to be special (not an absolute)
-Awe: I enjoy it when the surrounding characters are awed by the MC's strength, not to the point of stupidity though
-Morals: The MC doesn't have to be a saint, he just doesn't have to have a double standard and keeps to his way, unless character growth or an important event happens that changes it
-Swords: I love swords, the end
-Dragons: I love dragons, the end
-to be added
DISLIKES
-Harems: They're often bland and the characters are often just printouts with a gimmick
-Double Standards: MC holds other people to standards he does not keep
-Overly Arrogant: They pick fights with people who look at them the wrong way or they cling onto the smallest of grudges
-Characters left behind
-Romantic interest left behind until the end
-MC is 'forced' to consummate sex because of reasons, ie Xiao Yan and Medusa
-to be added
So what do you look for in a Xianxia novel and what kind of title catches you eye?
For me I have several
-Wholesome relationship: When the main pairing is just two people and there aren't any stupid cliche misunderstandings
-Characters are not Forgotten: I enjoy it that characters can keep up with the MC or they are not forgotten just because the mc becomes stronger and goes to a better place, leaving them behind
-Strength: I enjoy it when the characters transcend their tribulations and become stronger
-Unique Cultivation: As the mc you have to be special (not an absolute)
-Awe: I enjoy it when the surrounding characters are awed by the MC's strength, not to the point of stupidity though
-Morals: The MC doesn't have to be a saint, he just doesn't have to have a double standard and keeps to his way, unless character growth or an important event happens that changes it
-Swords: I love swords, the end
-Dragons: I love dragons, the end
-to be added
DISLIKES
-Harems: They're often bland and the characters are often just printouts with a gimmick
-Double Standards: MC holds other people to standards he does not keep
-Overly Arrogant: They pick fights with people who look at them the wrong way or they cling onto the smallest of grudges
-Characters left behind
-Romantic interest left behind until the end
-MC is 'forced' to consummate sex because of reasons, ie Xiao Yan and Medusa
-to be added
So what do you look for in a Xianxia novel and what kind of title catches you eye?