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Awake
post Nov 25 2004, 04:15 AM
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To let you all know, we are going to be using the Planescape: Torment style of writing. We had a little vote over it in the workroom and we got a majority decision that PST has the best writing style of them all, so that's what we are using. For an example in case you haven't played the game:

Bob: He lifts his glass in celebration of the event. "May all our days be as happy as this one!" *gulp*

There. I'm sure you get the idea. Feel free to ask if you need more explaining.

This post has been edited by Awake: Nov 25 2004, 06:37 AM


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And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!


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post Nov 29 2004, 10:39 AM
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Good choice
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Awake
post Dec 4 2004, 05:48 AM
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Actually, it's a wonderful choice. I was working on some dialogues earlier today, and I remembered one of my favorite characteristics of PST writing style is the ability to initiate dialogue or to just walk away. Example(in WeiDU format, sorry):

IF ~NumTimesTalkedTo(0)~ THEN BEGIN 0
SAY ~This elf is crouched over the work table adjusting the string on a bow.~
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Tap him on the shoulder. "Hello there."~
IF ~~ THEN REPLY ~Leave him alone.~

Sorry, I couldn't think of another way to put that up.


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And can we finally say that the bhaal spawn idea has had the final nail hammered in its coffin?


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And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!


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Sir-Kill
post Dec 12 2005, 09:21 PM
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PST style will not be used just good 'ol bg style


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