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dominimoonbeam · 10 months

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The Adventures of Stardust and Cosmic. Parts 7-9

The latest part in this story is out! Jouska did an amazing job and I am thrilled! I literally wrote “action sounds” in the script and he made that happen. Latest part.

And the series!

Scripts below if you want to read them too. <3

The Adventures of Stardust and Cosmic.

By Domini Moonbeam

PART 7

[background voices, muffled music, space station market sounds]

I can’t believe you stole the jacket off me again.

[laughs] It’s not that you took it again, it’s how you took it! I was asleep, Stardust! How did you even do that…

You… [shocked] No you didn’t.

Are you being serious? You put a sedative in my drink last night?

[laughs] That’s so creepy! Is that something primers do? You just go around drugging each other?

Fuck me… And they think I’m the criminal.

[pause, background sounds]

Hm? Who?

Oh. Yeah, those are mercenaries… And yes, they are looking at you. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’re just admiring the jacket? Best give it to me for safe keeping…

[Stardust swats at Cosmic]

Ouch. Okay, okay, hang onto it. I’m starting to think you want the jacket just to ensure that I’ll save you.

Yes, save you.

I’m sorry, have you somehow forgotten the count?

The score is six to zero.

Excuse you! Yes, it is! The first time was when I saved you from that pirate kidnapping, then there was that mercenary kidnapping you walked right into, then the time you tried to throw your own dumb ass into the escape pod, that second pirate incident on Echo, and then last week it was skin traders…

Hmm? Yes, that’s five, but I add one just for me not tossing you out the airlock every time you touch the controls on my ship.

[laughs] No, you have not saved my life.

Nope.

From your cousins? No. If you hadn’t stolen my ship, I would have turned you over and collected my bounty. Technically, you endangered my life, not saved it.

I’m not saying I wish I had! I’m saying that’s how it would have gone. Which means you did not save me from shit.

Oh great, the mercs are coming over…

Stardust, how exactly do you manage to get us into trouble every time we dock?

No, last time was not my fault.

Just because I handled the problem, doesn’t mean I started it. You’re the one that punched that skin trader.

Of course, they deserved it! But you have a particular skill for getting us into gun fights.

At this rate we’re going to be banned from every station in the sector.

[laughs] Yes, that would be bad.

Oh, you’ll agree with me the next time you want to restock those caramel coffee drinks you like.

No, that situation on Echo was on you too. You’re the one that picked the fight with those pirates. They didn’t even recognize you from the bounty.

Yes, I understand your grudge against pirates, Stardust… but it’s been a month since they stole your ship and tried to ransom you.

[smiling] Maybe you should let it go? I mean, those pirates are dead…

[laughs] Yeah, you’re right, so are the ones on that station now. You’d have a pretty good reputation going if you actually did any of the work yourself… So far, you’re just making me look good. Not only do I keep winning very public fights, but it looks like I’m defending a damsel.

Yes, you are definitely the damsel.

Don’t get mad at me! You’re the one starting shit you can’t finish.

[crashing sound as the mercenaries step up to them]

[harder voice when talking to the mercs] Do you mind? We’re talking.

[gun clicking/whirring]

Really? You’re pointing that at me?

[smirking, voice softer/playful when talking to Stardust] Okay, Stardust, handle your own mess.

Yeah, you heard me. They came over here for you. Time to shine.

[harder voice for mercs] Hey, I get it, you’ve come to collect the high born. Give us a minute.

[soft voice to Stardust, patient and amused] I’m totally serious. This is on you.

I can’t save you every time, Stardust.

Okay, fair point, you’re not armed.

Here.

[hard voice to the mercs] Yes, I’m handing over my weapon. That’s what you want, right? Now you’ll get my bounty and my gun.

[Stardust talking]

[amused with Stardust] No, it’s not a gift, you shit. I’m just letting you borrow it.

This is not like the jacket! We are not sharing.

We’re not even sharing the jacket. We just haven’t decided who it belongs to.

In fact, you should let me hold it, so you don’t get any holes in it…

What? The hell you are! You’re not getting buried in our jacket!

No one gets buried outside the prime anyway. That’s gross.

Stop it. You’re not getting cremated in it either. It’s mine and, let’s just be real fucking clear, if you kick the bucket out here, I’m taking all of your shit. All of it. Even those nasty caramel coffees. You owe me a fortune at this point, the least you can do is give me the jacket!

[gun shots, bodies thumping to the floor]

[distant screams in the now fleeing crowd]

Huh. I’ll admit, I didn’t realize you could shoot that well.

[laughs] I guess neither did they.

No, I didn’t forget what family you come from… I guess I just assumed you’d learned to kick up a mess and then let your guards handle it.

Hm… You’re right. You never said you had any guards.

What? No, that’s only half a save. I was helping by being distracting. The score is now six to zero point five.

I’m not just going to hand you the points.

[holster sound]

[pleasantly surprised, having flustered feelings] Well, I can’t say I hate the way you put that gun back in my holster…

Grab that box of coffee drinks and let’s get out of here before whatever crime syndicate playing law in this station shows up. …Nice shots, Stardust.

Hm? Practice? Like, you want me to find you a holster and—

Oh.

You want to pull my gun from my holster?

I’ll admit… I love the aesthetic… And it would be a way to surprise an enemy…

Okay. We can practice it on the ship. But you have to let me wear the jacket.

[groans] Yes, I understand you’re just going to try to steal it back…

[laughs] No, I do not want you to mix me another fucking drink!

PART 8

[ship flying through space sounds]

[swoosh door when Cosmic walks onto the bridge]

Out of my chair, Stardust.

Yeah, again. Why do you always do that? There’s a co-pilot seat right there!

No, sitting there does not mean I’ll turn on the co-pilot controls.

Just, stop touching the controls!

Well, I guess if something happens to me then you’re out of luck.

No, I am not giving you the codes to access the ship in an emergency.

Because you stole the ship. Once you steal the ship, you no longer get to drive it. Those are the rules, Stardust.

Hm?

No one wrote the rules. Everyone just knows them.

You can ask around next time we stop someplace.

Oh. No, you’re right. We don’t need to stop anywhere else before we reach the nebula. We’re only a couple days away and then it can’t be more than a week or two depending on where the loot is.

Give me another look at the map?

[rustling as Stardust turns and lifts their shirt]

Yeah. We’re still on course. It’s definitely getting closer. We’ll see when we get there, I guess.

[pause, spaceship sounds]

Have you thought about what you’re going to do after?

After we get the loot. After you get whatever blackmail material your parents had on your grandma. After.

[pause, listening]

[laughs] Destroy it? You’re joking, right?

Stardust… You could do just about anything with something like that. If your parents were able to make your grandma leave them alone…

I guess you’re right, your cousins wouldn’t just let you walk away with it.

But they might not believe that you got rid of it just because you say so.

[laughs] You would do something like that… I’m not sure they’ll take watching you burn the blackmail material well...

[sighs] As long as you don’t burn the treasure too.

Oh no, I don’t want any cut of the blackmail. That mess is all yours, Stardust.

[on second thought] But maybe consider holding onto it? I mean, your grandma probably thinks your parents handed it down to you. You said yourself, you’ve never had to partake in any family business, and I wasn’t exaggerating when I said your bloodline doesn’t come out here. They don’t usually go anywhere that isn’t on family business. I’ve never heard of any of them getting away…

I didn’t say I was worried about you…

I’m not.

I’m just…trying to give you the benefit of my incredible bank of knowledge.

[longer pause while Stardust talks]

What?

Why would you want to stay on my ship after we get the loot?

No, I just… I mean…

[pause again while Stardust talks]

So, just until you can get a ship of your own? Yeah, yeah, that makes sense… I mean, obviously I wasn’t going to just dump you out in Cepheus with a crate of treasure.

What are you thinking of doing when you get your own ship?

[laughs] A gun for hire? You? Are you joking?

Well, to start with, you don’t actually have a gun. You use mine.

Okay, even if you buy yourself some guns to go with your new ship… How do I say this nicely, Stardust…

No, no, I wasn’t going to say that you’re not tough enough.

You are.

You just don’t have a great instinct for survival… or any instinct for survival.

You’re a magnet for trouble.

Capitol T—Trouble.

We’ve covered this and you’ve proven it every day since I’ve met you.

I feel closer to death with you on my ship than I have ever felt in my life, and I’ve been blown up before.

Oh yeah, almost died. I had to crawl my way back onto the ship and then autopilot to a medical station. I laid right here on the floor thinking my ride was over and that still wasn’t as nerve-wracking as life with you.

I’m not being dramatic!

Why am I smiling, then?

[pauses, thinking, still smiling at Stardust when he answers]

…Because I like it.

Don’t let your ego go crazy, Stardust. I like the rush. No one does what I do if they like to be safe.

[space sounds]

Hmm? Practice what?

[laughs] The gun thing? Again?

[sighs and gets up] I think you’re just trying to get the chair, but okay…

Yeah, it’s easier if you’re behind me or on my side.

[holster sounds, Cosmic inhaling]

[a little strained, distracted] Yep. Smooth.

From the front with your back to them? Like…pull it fast and turn, or…

Quietly without them noticing and then aim behind yourself? [smiling] Without looking?

That doesn’t seem practical…

[laughs] If I wear sunglasses? You’re getting ridiculous.

Yes, sunglasses are ridiculous!

No, I am not going to wear them just in case you get the chance to do some stupid trick shot.

No.

You know, I bet I could do it without a reflective surface…

Yeah, blind shot.

[gasp] Are you calling me a liar? Stardust!

Oh, there’s that foul mouth. I’m surprised the pirates didn’t just mistake you for one of their own.

You know, if we dressed you up…

[laughs] Are you joking? I can definitely shoot better than you.

I didn’t say you were bad. I’m just saying that I’m better.

Okay. Let’s stop at the next terraformed planet and try it out…

[computer sounds] There’s a moon with a settlement less than a day away.

Hm? [loses steam] Yeah, I guess it is in the wrong direction.

[pause, Stardust agreeing]

[smiling] Yeah?

[computer] Course adjusted.

Right? Trying out the shots is the smart thing to do. It’ll add a couple days but I’m pretty sure I can survive that…

[Stardust swatting Cosmic, laughing] Ouch! No fighting until we get to the moon. Oh! We could duel!

What? No, not with live ammo, you psycho. We’ll use paint.

Hey! Get out of my seat, you thief!

Oh really? Room for two? There’s really not…

[smirking] Stardust… Are you trying to flirt with me?

Are you blushing?

[laughing] Gunslinger extraordinaire, fumbling ship thief, puncher of skin traders, aristo-runaway Stardust is blushing and speechless?

[Cosmic flirting] I guess we could try sharing the chair… Do you want to sit on my lap, Stardust? Is that what you’re getting at?

[laughs] Fuck you seems like a big jump from sharing a chair but if that’s what you want… Oh, don’t stomp away!

[door swoosh open]

Come back!

[door swoosh shut]

PART 9

[wind background, walking back to the ship]

I told you that trick shot idea was stupid!

No, you did not get it to work eventually. You just sprayed a ton of bullets and managed to hit the target with one.

I did so much better than you! I at least nicked the target every time.

Just admit you can’t do it, Stardust.

Okay, okay, I will admit you won more duels if you admit you can’t do that backwards shot.

[laughs] I’m not wearing sunglasses to help you!

No. Even if we weren’t out of paint cartridges, we are definitely out of time.

Trust me, you want to be out of here before the sun sets. This moon gets icy at night.

And really, at this point, I’m not sure if we could tell new paint shots from the old. You are covered. Although, I don’t hate that shade of green in your hair…

What? My hair? Oh shit… Did you have to use so much neon orange?

At least neither of us wore the jacket… We’d look like pirates in it if it was covered in all this shit.

[walking]

[breath catching, voice low] Fuck.

Yeah, I see it… Just keep walking toward the ship.

There’s another one to the left.

Probably bounty hunters… If we can get to the ship…

[under his breath] Shit. Shit. Shit.

Okay, so that makes four. They must have been waiting for us to come back…

[lighter] I don’t suppose you have any live ammo left on you?

Keep walking. Straight toward the merc in our way. When we reach him, you make a run for the ship. Don’t look back. Don’t stop. Just run for the ship and get inside.

[scoffs, voice still in a whisper] Oh, bullshit, I know you know the code to the door. Why are you arguing? Run. They won’t shoot you if they’re after that bounty.

[gun whirring, aiming at them]

[through gritted teeth] Stardust…what the fuck are you doing? Move!

That doesn’t mean they won’t shoot you on accident if you act like a human shield.

This isn’t a fucking game. Run.

So, what if they shoot at me? Run for the ship and the guns.

What? No—

[action sounds! Stardust rushing the mercenary, gunshots from different directions, struggling over the gun]

Stardust!

[Stardust getting punched, sounds distorting]

Get the fuck off them!

[Cosmic punching the mercenary, gun sounds, shots fired]

[wind, heavy breathing, pained]

[Cosmic scrambling to Stardust]

[softer] Stardust? Are you okay?

[patting them down, barely restrained panic] Did…Did you get shot? Stupid fucking paint… I can’t…

[relieved] Okay. You’re okay.

[pissed] What were you thinking? Why would you rush him like that?

Better chances? Are you cracked? You could have made a run for it!

What? Yes, I got shot. It’s a flesh wound. But you shouldn’t care!

[getting really angry] I thought you wanted to be a bounty hunter, Stardust?

A gun for hire doesn’t use themself as a fucking human shield! Don’t you ever do that again!

Partners?

No! We are not partners. You are my bounty, and we are going to get that treasure and then split. We are not friends or…or anything else. Don’t get confused just because I save your ass. You are just a payday and that is why I keep you alive!

I will drop you the second I get my share of this, Stardust!

Stop fussing over it! I’ve had worse and it’s none of you damn business!

No, I’m not mad because I was scared. I don’t get scared, and you don’t fucking know me.

[heavy breathing, blood loss]

[losing steam/focus for anger] Fuck you, I am not going to faint.

I’m not the one who… Oh shit…

[thump]

[wind]

[Stardust dragging Cosmic]

[keypad sounds as Stardust puts the code in]

[slow whoosh of the ship door opening]

[dragging him onboard]

[slow whoosh of ship doors closing and wind sounds getting smaller and smaller until gone]

#cosmicstardust #stardust and cosmic #jouska #sci fi audio adventure #script writing #<3 #dominimoonbeam #clover down

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storyboardzine · 10 months

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coruscantiscribbler · 7 months

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So, I'm going to explain why I think this is Disney punking the fans regarding Zeb and Kallus. They did this coy little thing without defining exactly what is meant by Kalluzeb. Friends or lovers? Up to viewers to decide. That way they can mollify the fans who really want that pairing while not offending viewers who are bigots about gay relationships.

There is no point in the process where a writer in television works without input from the studio, network and streamer execs. So Filoni's scripts are being read by the execs and he's being given notes. Keeping that in mind lets look at the scene in episode 7 where Sabine fills Ezra in about all that he's missed.

Now perhaps there will be more of Sabine filling in Ezra about everything that he missed the past 10 years in the final episode, but in 7. Sabine talks about Hera's position but doesn't mention Jacen (because Ezra sensed she was pregnant? But we'll leave that for the moment). She talks about training with Ahsoka, and then all she says about Zeb is he's training recruits.

Well, big whup, we've know he did that on Atollon and Yavin. A far more startling bit of news would be that Zeb and Kallus are married or in a relationship. From implacable enemies to lovers, that's big news, but we get recruits. That could certainly have been in the script and if Disney really wanted to canonize the relationship that would have been the way to do it.

Instead we get coy. So I'm going to reserve judgment until we get a much clearer read on this.

#alexsandr kallus #garazeb orrelios #script writing #Disney #relationships #have the courage to be clear one way or the other

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shiftshaperr · 7 months

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NETFLIX: EVERYTHING NOW

[Trigger warning: the show is centred around the main characters recovery from her ed so that’s mentioned in this post.]

I am in love with this show. I just put it in as something to watch in the background whilst I did some light work and now I’m a day behind on it because I couldn’t. Stop. Watching! (and I couldn’t see the keyboard through my tears 😭).

I don’t even know where to start- it’s been so long since I’ve seen a show and seen myself in so many of the characters and seen people I know in those character as well. In an emotional sense, a situational sense and a physical sense I literally found Cam so jarring just because he reminds me so much of two people i know.

The Script Dialogue ?

🎶 For the first time in forever 🎶 the script, written about gen z, using terms and reference of the youth, didn’t. Feel. Forced. IN ADDITION, they used reference that weren’t just globally relevant but phrases and references that are very British/Londoner gen z!

“Are you not embarrrrassssed? This is emberaasssing” - perfectly used.

I also love how there’s no pressure to announce their sexuality, everyone is just them. I’m straight, so my opinion on this means nothing in comparison but I love that. l can see why coming out is important to many and a needed process to go through but I also know many people would rather not and just love and live and from an ally’s perspective I feel like this perspective of LGBTQ+ stories are so refreshing. The kids are freely figuring themselves out with no judgement, as they should be.

The Music Choices ?

First things first because I need to point this out for people not from London who have or are looking to watch the show. These kids come from rich families- and I mean RICH. They’re not from old money wealth (like Young Royals) but they live in modern detached houses located in zone 1 more or less (that’s already worth like £1M+ range), have cars that I know for a fact definitely don’t abide by ULEZ so they defo pay extra, AND have back gardens??? Mad.

But why is this relevant? To be honest I don’t know how to word this but, the house music at the house parties, the drops of garage, when Cam was in his home and working out and they played Cench, my first thought was “Cam is defo the type of boy to know all the words to all Cench’s songs and then rap the words with vim, as if he’s from ends 😂” (translation: “ends” = “the hood”, think Top Boy).

The music choices accurately depict today UK youth and it’s not just music that fits their lives or their characters progression but instead rounds out the characters. For instance I listen to Pop Smoke despite not being able to relate to a lot of what he’s saying as I’m not from NY or live that lifestyle, but will I scream the lyrics? Yes. And that’s how I feel it is with these characters. The soundtrack was like a dip into their own spotify accounts!

AND WHEN THEY PLAYED “MY HOOD” BY RAY BLK ? I cried. That was my “bus ride to school” song in secondary school.

The Character Development ?

I haven’t routed for and been annoyed / pissed off to high heavens by / cringed for / cried for a bunch of characters in so long. I don’t want to say more about that because the show is very plot character driven and I don’t think I can explain what I mean without spoiling it.

What Got Me About The Show ?

Through the show I came to the conclusion that even when I was mad at the characters I couldn’t be completely mad because I knew where they were coming from and I knew they were struggling but still mad because it didn’t excuse or make it okay that they spread the pain. The only character that hadn’t done that I believe is Mia’s little brother (even though I myself really wanted him to give everyone what for).

As I am not someone with an ED I can’t fully relate and my two cents on this is worth nothing in comparison to those who have had the presence of an ED in their life in some way. But from my perspective I do believe that this show is very educational and brings great awareness to the mental side of it all. It’s very raw and real and unapologetically what it is.

I don’t really know how to end these things and tbf but I love this show and needed to express it especially since no one around me has watched it yet 😭.

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thegreatobsesso · 12 days

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📝 snippet: gay crime bdsm story

tag list: @winterandwords // @revenantlore

Hit me up if you'd like to be added! Smut, kink, mob drama, and angst await. 🔫 🍆 👨‍❤️‍👨 💀

WIP intro Tag: #spicy gay crime story

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This is the inciting incident, as it were. The moment that gets poor Milo entangled in Octavius's world. Gah. GAH. I'm so excited. I love this WIP.

#WIP: spicy gay crime story #oc: octavius #oc: milo #script writing #screenplay #writeblr #new WIP #my guys <3 #tw: guns #tw: violence #tw: sex #tw: language

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grim-has-issues · 3 months

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One thing I feel like we neglect to talk about in the "Boyfriend ASMR community" is how readily praise is given to those who do the voice overs (which isn't that bad in its own right), but neglect to offer the same amount of praise or recognition for those who write the scripts that are being voiced over.

"But Grim," exclaims my overthinking mind and my insatiable need for balance, "What about those who write their own scripts or don't use scripts at all?"

That's not what I'm talking about; rather I am talking about trends, kinda.

There are thousands upon thousands of boyfriend asmr youtube videos floating around, and most of them use scripts found on reddit.

Why?

Simply put: It works

It's fun. It's efficient, not only for building your platform, but gaining experience in the medium.

This is all good and well, but what's my point?

Very well written scripts of varying genres are utilized practically everyday by boyfriend asmr youtubers. The amount is so inconceivable that, when scrolling through audios, it's incredibly common for people to use the same scripts for videos. Scripts by ItsEsmeJones and softlikestatic, both on reddit, are incredibly popular writers and commonly used.

Despite the fact that script writers are commonly credited in the description of the video; the comments, recognition, and support are most usually given to the, for lack of a better term, voice actors.

There is this kind of this overlooking of script writers, and the script itself, within the community.

While most people are there for the comforting presence of another human being/voice, it's important to realize that the words these ASMRists are speaking have been curated and written by incredibly talented individuals, sometimes free of charge.

These youtubers have a nice voice, sure, but without the words written out in front of them:

It would mean NOTHING.

To be clear, I am not hating on anyone; whether that be people who don't recognize the significance of script writers or those who use scripts. In fact, I think youtubers using scripts is a good thing.

The most popular and notable example that comes to mind is Audio by Dominic. He uses fairly popular audio scripts but adds his own flair to it through his own voice and sound editing. He also credits the writers. That's all fine and dandy.

What I'm trying to say that the average Youtube viewer consuming Boyfriend ASMR is not recognizing the importance, talents, and efforts of script writers.

If you look at the social media pages of ItsEsmeJones and softlikestatic, there are not nearly as much traction on their pages as the mass amounts of likes, subscribers, and recognition those who use their scripts receive.

As a community of writers, voice actors, and casual enjoyers, we need to acknowledge each other and our contributions. This is the same issue that "traditional" media forms (TV and film) still struggle with, and it's not fair to anyone.

#asmr roleplay #fandom #boyfriend asmr #scriptwriting #this is kind of a call out post #audio rp #writers #script writing #asmr rp #recognition #this is way too long but it needed to be said #audio by dominic

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frenchiefitzhere · 3 months

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How to Give Feedback (On Creative Work) That People Will Actually Take

Provide objective observations of patterns and traits.

-It looks like you...

-I'm seeing that you tend to... For example...

2. Ask clarifying questions.

-What is your goal?

-Were you intending to...?

-Was there anything you were specifically looking for feedback on?

3. Ask thought-provoking questions. -Have you ever tried...?

-What if you...?

-Is that the only way to...?

-How do you want this to be different from/similar to what you've done before? 4. If you have a specific suggestion, elicit it from the creator rather than just giving it to them. In other words, if possible, use the tips above to guide them to what you're thinking. If they own the idea, they're much more likely to implement it and you will have invested your time helping them more fruitfully.

#writing feedback #creative feedback #fanfic writing #script writing #I know I'm just a woman /s #but I'm literally an expert at this

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escapedaudios · 25 days

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Hello! My name is Grim, and I fancy myself a bit of a researcher. Now, this is not for anything important or extremely serious. Instead, this is mostly for my own pure enjoyment and something I have in the works that is to be posted on Tumblr. You are not obligated to answer any or all of these questions I have posed. I know it’s a bit much. Feel free to add any additional input! Thanks for your consideration!

1. How different do you think your work would be, in terms of getting across a point, in a different medium thats not Audio RP?

2. How do you think your work would be different if it more reflected main stream industry forms of storytelling where you as a creator would be more separate? (ex. movies, tv shows, games, etc.)

3. How important do you find the voice acting in your work?

4. If you had the choice, would you stop voice acting in your work and take a step back to focus on narrative work?

5. Do you believe your ability to voice characters enhances the story overall?

6. Do you enjoy the idea of a “Listener character” or would you better prefer to not have one?

7. As a writer, how does the writing of the Listener take you out of your comfort zone? (ie their effect in relationships, plot movements, etc.)

8. Is Audio RP your favored form of art?

9. How do you believe Audio RP differs from main stream forms of art/entertainment?

How different do you think your work would be, in terms of getting across a point, in a different medium thats not Audio RP? I've toyed around with re-writing some scenes of my work in screenplay or novel format as a creative exercise. I love the immersive nature of audio roleplay, but there are some limitations. I do wish I could reveal things through visuals that are too quiet or subtle to work in audio roleplay. For example, in the alternate version of Matador Gothic, Scythus reveals himself by puppeteering a dead body under the last street light that he left functional, then stepping into the light and revealing his monstrous and blood-soaked face.

How do you think your work would be different if it more reflected main stream industry forms of storytelling where you as a creator would be more separate? (ex. movies, tv shows, games, etc.) I would make longer, more complex projects with longer periods of time between release. If I was working in legacy media for a mainstream studio, and had the backing of traditional advertisement and distribution I wouldn't be dependent on being recommended by an algorithm or on remaining relevant to inherently fickle online audiences. I would love to have the freedom to be able to work on a project for months or years without losing my ability to reach people. I would also indulge far more in controversial and uncomfortable topics. As a content creator you are extremely vulnerable and extremely dependent on the good will of the social media climate in a way that producers of legacy media are not. As a YouTuber I am also subject to the content restrictions of the platform. If I were making movies or shows, I'd be writing scripts for much more R-rated media.

How important do you find the voice acting in your work? Voice acting quality is important, but not the most important thing. I think the acting quality is roughly as important as the production quality, but nothing is more important than the script. A good script can greatly elevate a mediocre performance, but a good performance can't elevate a mediocre script.

If you had the choice, would you stop voice acting in your work and take a step back to focus on narrative work? I technically do have a choice because I can quit whenever I want and focus on something else, so I guess the answer is no. The only thing that would make me take that switch is if I was offered some massive opportunity as part of a professional studio.

Do you believe your ability to voice characters enhances the story overall? You mean me personally, or in general? Because the answer is yes to both.

Do you enjoy the idea of a “Listener character” or would you better prefer to not have one? I love the idea of a Listener character! It's what makes audio roleplay unique and what separates it from audio plays. Besides the element of immersion, I'm always happy to see the different ways that members of the audience interpret the way their listener's speak, look, act, react, and feel throughout the story. It is at times frustrating to write given things like the limitations of implied dialogue, but I have a net positive view on them.

As a writer, how does the writing of the Listener take you out of your comfort zone? (ie their effect in relationships, plot movements, etc.) It's a real challenge to write implied dialogue and make it feel authentic, that's for sure! When revising my scripts, the majority of my edits are changes to make the implied dialogue more fluid, reactive, and less repetitive (ex: removing crutch phrases like "what do you mean by..." or "so you're saying..."). Writing it to convey information while also leaving room for the audience to roleplay and freely interpret the scene is difficult but rewarding!

Is Audio RP your favored form of art? I've never thought about what my favored artistic medium is, but it might just be. I've consumed more audio roleplays in the past three years than movies, books, comics, and tv shows combined. Hard to say! I'm still a big movie buff, and I have an especially strong fascination with movies made by writer-directors.

How do you believe Audio RP differs from main stream forms of art/entertainment? Before I answer this, I'll need to give the caveat that I think the potential of audio roleplay has barely even been scratched at this point. It's such a new medium that it has a ton of room to grow. That said, I feel like audio roleplay is naturally the most effective form of immersive storytelling. Using sound to allow for interpretive, imaginative, and partly interactive storytelling just works. There's a natural fluidity there that doesn't exist in literature written in the second person point of view, and a range of imaginative freedom that can't fit into immersive video games, and a perspective that simply can't exist in visual media like movies, comics, or television. It's also an art form that is entirely amateur-driven and friendly to remote collaboration and low-budget projects. This environment of collaborative, low-overhead, amateur-driven story production opens the path for a lot of unique and fresh plot concepts, new perspectives on old tropes, and new ways of conveying narrative that have never been seen before.

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