Paladin commentary (+future plans)

So where do I start with: Last June. I was planning on a third science fiction project which turned out to be the first. Intended to be a spiritual successor yet actually in the shared universe of my previous work, Paradox Force (it’s probably goshdarn cancelled at this point smh). I did my calculations, intending it to have the same shared themes along with the cyberpunk spy action superhero thing. Eventually, some plans got retconned and changed along the way as evidenced by what you’re seeing.

 

But I almost never got down to making more than one. Until something came up in my mind that, focusing on a long term plan that could make a series go on like a television show and have it run through the course of a couple seasons. So I did it, getting the first three volumes complete (unsurprising yay here). Fact is, it’s been 2 years that I’ve went through a lot on the internet, had my ups and downs, lots of stuff. Everyone knows that part already with your own tales to tell as well.

 

Tackling volume/season 3 was a different strategy for me to make, it saved me and conserved a lot of time as well. What I did was shooting 8 pictures on the same night (also on that friggin table, I know, I’m broke and always low budget). And the week before I decided to release everything on a daily basis, coincidentally matching the same date it was uploaded, I managed to churn up at least 70% of the scripts before going through minor rewrites. Then easy edits, like my memes! (heh.)

 

 

What the future holds: Mid way through 2019, I’ve come to a realization that being able to write for more than one volume is an accomplishment. And that only happened on Flickr (as of now.) I’ve also got comments lately about how I’m such a good writer—along with some of you who have commentated on me being an author (also thank you for that). But yes, it isn’t easy. Practice makes perfect from bad to good writing, it’s an everyday thing.

 

It’s also this year that I’ve learnt that focusing on writing might be my thing, coming along with figbarfs and art, but it’s always been first place. It’s also such a great hobby that, despite English isn’t my first language and my fluency (even having people mistaking me for being a local in their own country), I still have a high amount of passion and love to keep it going. I’ve acknowledged I have more stories to keep doing, which is still going on since day 1.

 

And there I made it, a trilogy that’s about some cool superhuman agents going around the world busting some evil people, very much fun right? I’m sure it is. Speaking of the recent one I’ve made, I’ve always intended to have one of the hidden main characters being related to another protagonist. I’ve been thinking of that since I released the first batch of characters in September, and I hoped the plot twists pulled of well. Essentially, also revisiting the elements of the first season and connecting with the aftermath of the second, despite each season being somehow standalone.

 

“But wait, did you say trilogy?”

 

Fact is, I did. I never said when would I actually end it. It’s about to approach its not-so-one-year anniversary (more of a September thing in 2018). For now, I’ve given some of these certain characters a definitive arc, but evidently, not everyone gets fleshed out with development with so much dialogue and stuff, which leaves room potentially in the future to grow. And to also give more themes as well.

 

Which leads to the fact that the Paladin franchise needs is a hiatus, though not entirely. I’m quite dubious on whether a continuation would be nice, likely because of the media/entertainment we consume and watch, season qualities are likely to drop and get worse, (take GoT for example) and etc. So by delaying it might actually prove a solid chance to make writing better.

 

Fact is, I don’t know about season 4’s release date yet, likely cuz I’m not trying to cram another entry for this big project. Being said, it gives me more time to focus on other franchises—-mainly DC Comics based, which serves as the catalyst for our group and a couple of Elseworlds style projects.

 

“How can it go on?”

 

A way to make it continue is to start with smaller projects. The Dusksmoke Chronicles was a great example/experiment that going for a different flavour of story works. Essentially it’s the cookie ice cream, and if Paladin is vanilla, then I can always go forth with more spin offs. Raspberry, orange etc. Exploring amounts of different times would be nice, expanding the worldbuilding/mythology/lore.

 

And also, I recently had my best friend to make a music commission (just a simple birthday gift he owed me). Trying to branch out and making some themes was also exciting, so we’re working slowly on that development. I have the first demo version of theme, so if anybody wants to listen, just send me a message.

 

Last but not least, time to actually announce....a competition. I’ve been holding way too back and long to say this, it has to happen. The second one that i’ve mentioned and teased all along ties into the universe.

 

I’m looking for figs along with builds (extra points) that fits into the category of my universe. You are allowed to make up to 5 figs at the very least—-either team or solo fig should fall into a certain faction; Paladin (good), Spectres (evil), Gardner Co. (neutral, sorta chaotic good), Guild (netural), or simply independent (can be M16, Interpol, regular assassin etc).

 

I recommend that read some of the materials before starting so you get a knowledge in depth of what can happen. Then if you’re done, try to give a story for your characters as well, keep on brainstorming.

 

I’ll keep further details out as I’m going to put more descriptions in the group. The set due date for this contest will last until the end of July.

 

So, comment below as well if you wanna sign up!

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