Someone already hit the nail on the head a while back on this thread when they said the reader of this story is meant to be in the shoes of an antagonist (I.e. Chris) where there is a built up desire to see Anna nude and see her succumb to her darker urges. The story has an arc on purpose.
I once compared it to a Hallmark movie that turns dark. In order to capture the Hallmark essence, there has to be a prolonged period of PG content in order for viewer to have a strong desire to say, “damn, I wish this sexy bitch would get naked and fuck.” Watching a Hallmark movie is the ultimate blue ball since you know that will never happen. The good news is, in APM, it can happen.
This is my style… I want to have an arc where there’s some mounting desire because I believe that makes the payoff sweeter. And hopefully the story is fulfilling in itself.
It’s totally reasonable for people to hate this approach and not want to support it. That’s why I’ve given plenty of warning it’s not for everyone.
Admittedly it’s taken longer to get to this point than I ever thought (I think the pandemic gave me a false sense of time available).
However, I’m grateful we’re finally at the point in the story arc where things are taking a dark turn.
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Someone already hit the nail on the head a while back on this thread when they said the reader of this story is meant to be in the shoes of an antagonist (I.e. Chris) where there is a built up desire to see Anna nude and see her succumb to her darker urges. The story has an arc on purpose.
Did I miss reading some of the content? It appears at time we are getting Anna's inner prospective of the events happening to her to justify her responses. Or are we looking at an 80/20 antagonist/protagonist? Or would some inner thoughts from Anna help explain her motivations walking down those dark paths?
I once compared it to a Hallmark movie that turns dark. In order to capture the Hallmark essence, there has to be a prolonged period of PG content in order for viewer to have a strong desire to say, “damn, I wish this sexy bitch would get naked and fuck.” Watching a Hallmark movie is the ultimate blue ball since you know that will never happen. The good news is, in APM, it can happen.
Some paths are shorter ones then others. However that is up to you just what "dark" there is and who does what. Yes, again game tags. I think holding your cards close to your chest about those tags is an excellent ploy.
This is my style… I want to have an arc where there’s some mounting desire because I believe that makes the payoff sweeter. And hopefully the story is fulfilling in itself.
All good story tellers have their style. Though some adaptability at times might yield a good return. It's a fine balance between what kind of hints as the story progress draws more attention to the game and those hints that ruin the "payoff."
It’s totally reasonable for people to hate this approach and not want to support it. That’s why I’ve given plenty of warning it’s not for everyone.
Admittedly it’s taken longer to get to this point than I ever thought (I think the pandemic gave me a false sense of time available).
In an ideal world, I would have though any content creator would be better to release their project after full third is done to capture a following. However, I my 'solution' to introducing content, that is a lot of work, and gauge the response from responsive audiences in important. My guess time management and how to produce content that is effective at squaring all the circles but isn't overwhelmed is the real task that makes it seem overwhelming.
However, I’m grateful we’re finally at the point in the story arc where things are taking a dark turn.
I agree... with certain paths. Some need more work to get there to get the biggest payoff.
Wish at times I can throw out 'technical' details to assist. The Anna/Grant reconciliation is going to be hard to get on track. Making Marvin more plausible avenue comes in a close second. At least with the rest it's pretty straight forward, though if Marcel really is an option, am looking forward to how you are going to reintroduce him and putting him and Anna on the same path.