Pale Rider
Wickedly good
Thinking of buying a new graphics card, but damn, I'm ****ing broke 
What Are You Thinking?
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Rebel Dynasty
Creator of Microcosms
I can't tell if I'm being shrewd, or if I'm being paranoid by not posting more of my work to those sites. I mean, other people pretty much put all of their content out there, and all I can think is, "What if someone steals it?" Oh sure, there are far better writers than me, and probably far more interesting stories a thief would rather steal; that's why it boggles my mind when some of these exceptional writers put all of it out there--if I'm worried about my little WIP, why the heck aren't they worried about their gold mine? O_O
Shadow
the horror was for love
I feel the same way. I haven't had anything stolen yet (though I've had a couple people borrow things without asking before) but I still don't want to put all my original stuff out there unless it's being written specifically for online.
Rebel Dynasty
Creator of Microcosms
I know the same has happened to DS, as well. Some twonk stole the entire premise behind one of her 'fics, only it was lousily done; like they didn't copy and paste, but tried to write it their way (which was...well, it was abysmal, to say the least).
I'm glad I'm not the only one safe-guarding, then. It's one thing if it's just for practice and to get feedback, but when it's something you hope to churn out in paperback and hardcover form? (Or even through Amazon). Nuh-uh; gotta protect our brain children. Which is kind of a pity, really.
ReaperHunter
Follow me to Apex
I think I'm beginning to develop an irrationally short fuse for the weirdest thing. Whether I happen to be mildly insulted that such a dumb game like 5 nights at Freddie's is so popular when I just finished an indie horror game that was actually I don't know....good? The very thought of Homecoming/Prom makes me want to start a very large fire. I seem to have an even lower tolerance for people being dumb at school, I end up flipping the sarcastic jerk switch alot more often. Pop music still makes me want to barf. Well at least this isn't bothering me too terribly. GRRR LOOK AT ME I"M AN ANGRY TEENAGER!!!
Dante's Stalker
"Outrun this!"
Link me PLEASE!!!!
Thank God it was only fanfiction.
I used to feel the same, but I've gotten to the point now where, if I want to build my author platform, I can link away to my work to share with the public and get my name out that way. If any monkey does try to steal it, you've got dozens of logged proof that it is your copyrighted work. And then sue the crap out of them. Having a stamp of plagiarism behind your name in the writing community means you're gonna have to stick to that job at McDonalds and kiss your chance at publishing g'bye. :devil:
Plus, you have authenticity on your side. Even if someone steals your character or premise, they will never pull it off as well as you, and it will show. It will read like fanfiction, I'm sure.
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Rebel Dynasty
Creator of Microcosms
Linked! http://www.sparkatale.com/books/details/2398#.VFArtmd0zIU
You've got a point, there; whereas plagiarism can happen to the well-renowned and anonymous alike, when done to the former, their sheer amount of exposure works in their favour.
Maybe once I reach that level where people recognize my work, I'll be able to follow your example.
Absent Nova
Phantom Thief
Hmm... I'm not sure if I should get Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Darksiders or Lord of Shadows 2 this next pay day. Decisions, decisions.
Winterfrost
Shadow-of-Sundered-Star
Sparda's rejected son
For Edenoi!
How long did it take you (forum member reading this) to come out of your "nerd closet?" Somehow blasting Super Sentai or Dragon Ball music at full volume at work doesn't cut it. Plus all the explaining... God how do you not know the song "Cha La Head Cha La?" What rock have you been under?
Winterfrost
Shadow-of-Sundered-Star
It sucks, I've spent the past few days helping random people with their problems..but no one can help me with mine.
I keep doing it in hopes something or someone can help me have a revelation to make everything better, but sadly no.
It's something I have to do on my own.
I keep doing it in hopes something or someone can help me have a revelation to make everything better, but sadly no.
It's something I have to do on my own.
Rebel Dynasty
Creator of Microcosms
@Sparda's rejected son Hmm...I'd say it depends on the fandom; certain ones I have no trouble mentioning to the supposed "normal people", and other ones...other ones I keep to myself, or to the community of people I know enjoy it, as well.
@Winterfrost Dunno if I can help, but at the very least, I'll listen--if you want, of course.
@Winterfrost Dunno if I can help, but at the very least, I'll listen--if you want, of course.
Demi-fiend
Metempsychosis
If it were me, I would get them in this order:
Lords of Shadow 2 (plus Alucard DLC)
Darksiders 2 (or the first one)
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (I like the weapons in NGS2 better though).
I like all three, and DSII will forever be my favorite game of all time but... I really feel like playing LoS2 more right now, 'cause the hype is still somewhat new.
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Winterfrost
Shadow-of-Sundered-Star
It's okay! I actually just got it figured out.@Sparda's rejected son Hmm...I'd say it depends on the fandom; certain ones I have no trouble mentioning to the supposed "normal people", and other ones...other ones I keep to myself, or to the community of people I know enjoy it, as well.
@Winterfrost Dunno if I can help, but at the very least, I'll listen--if you want, of course.
Thank you though <3 *hugs*Sidenote: some guy got my email, and has been buying **** off trion right?...he's been using his own card.
What a generous hacker.
Demi-fiend
Metempsychosis
Maybe he just got banned and needed to use your name.
Winterfrost
Shadow-of-Sundered-Star
Sure showed him when I changed all my **** then.
Absent Nova
Phantom Thief
I would get Lord of Shadows 2 plus DLC but I lack an internet source for my PS3 sadly.
Demi-fiend
Metempsychosis
You've seen my thread complaining about this, right? Seriously, go read my thread. =)
http://devilmaycry.org/threads/pros-cons-digital-downloads.19566/page-3#post-574704
Absent Nova
Phantom Thief
I am definitely sticking to physical copies, digital copies make me uneasy.