I feel like that substitution method might come with some additional complications, e.g. regarding any parser tags, in addition to lacking the kind “soul” which someone else writing m/m while being actually into it could imbue their work with. The fact of the matter is, m/m is rather a turn-off for me (not being into it and all), and I feel like that would show in my writing, regardless of any tricks I used.
As for writing experience, it’s not necessarily about getting my submission accepted (although that is part of it—it doesn’t matter if most staff members aren’t much better than me, because they’re in a position to judge me, while I am not in a position to judge them; i.e. they can set the bar higher than they themselves could pass, if they want to), but rather being able to not only complete and revise something which I’m not into (which requires more discipline—if I’m writing for myself, I can always count on the hornies to power through), but also make it interesting for the reader. That would be the hardest part, I think.
At any rate, I plan to submit a few random scenes for generic enemies and stuff before tackling anything like a full character. Out of curiosity, however, would Tobs have final say even if a kitsune wasn’t part of the den, but rather a wandering encounter? Does he just have full control over the entire race?
I agree on additional complications, I'm also new to writing and was just sharing what works for me, it might not be optimal or work for you or vice versa. don't think making them m/m is required either, unless you were specifically wanting to make them that, theres a few characters that are locked off from a gender entirely (wave at liaden). I'd write for what you're comfortable with, if you want variety then you can stretch the bounds to stuff you sorta like, but no reason or obligation to force yourself to write stuff you don't like.
I also agree about them setting the bar, etc. personally, if i ever attempted to deal with all that again, id write for myself first and foremost, like expect it to get thrown in the garbage, but be enjoyable enough it's still worth it and write it off as a self taught writing lesson. i was also under the impression you can post works in progress to get advice on what to alter or add early on, but with the dumb reactions i've got i'd recommend just finishing it first then putting it up. people brown nose their circle of friends or idols or are mean girls, that's it. if they like it enough to add it, whatever, which is sorta obvious for writing in general but even if they "accept" it, it can take weeks or months, so really best to just not care whatsoever and if it's added go "oh cool, anyway".
I'm unsure if tobs has the final say for something like that, considering how petty devs can be for their own stuff and not others, I'd be willing to bet he has some form of "ownership" on kitsune in general. I highly doubt someone could, say, try making a kitsune with different lore or stuff that could step on his toes like having them not be a prick or a killer. pretty sure even the assassin kitsune you see later on written by someone else is also connected, whether that was the writer's choice or tobs, i don't know. if for some reason you had problems with it you could just alter your character to be a "foreigner" that likes barbarian culture, disconnect from the kitsune but keep the reverse weaboo stuff. that probably wouldn't be necessary though that's a jic scenario so if you got declined, instead of "ted the kitsune" he could be "ted the wanderer". annoying but a way to save your project without having to can it.
So, how many people here are into hardcore rape or rape play?
i wish gwyn could have had a path to be more like her mother so she could break my character against the wall. brienne to use me like a dishrag but cuddle afterward. hell, even give cait the option of amazon styling the mc. if shes that much a skilled ho then she oughta be able to be more of a freak in the sack. it seems like mostly "take me" options involve a dick, growing a dick, or using a tail as a dick, when i just want to be a power bottom or be used. i better get my harpy queen not taking no for a answer scene. but thats just like my opinion, man.
some part of me wanted to be soulbound to Mallach so that Kasyrra might eventually say Mallach's balls
considering it's a game with such an emphasis on sex and customization, that mallach is probably the god you have the most connection to and story involvement with including river, that currently he is the only one you can build an entire temple to from the ground up, that cait's so emphasized in the game and is turbo devout, that he likes you enough to take you to a place where lifelong servants or martyrs go, and that you can become the pinnacle of ho-ery, it's pretty friggin silly if they don't make a outcome where you can become a "good guy" incubus/succubus champion. i see far more benefits story and gameplay wise to becoming walking sex, mallachs derpy creepy religion be damned, than i do becoming a bird that can wear armor and fight and has light magic.
