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05-30-2004, 09:00 PM
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| | | Hm, after DW's post, I thought I might bring it up. How should we address the obvious dual languages? Should we translate in the post, or should we let interested parties translate themselves? |
05-30-2004, 10:05 PM
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| | @Aegis.. good point, I had wondered that myself. I'm bilingual, so I don't have any trouble reading the French others write, but if anyone out there is less familiar with the language I'm happy to translate here in the discussion thread, just ask 
I have another question, what time frame are we looking at? I am guessing around the 1750s, or is that too far back? It's just that I might do a bit of research on the era 
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05-30-2004, 10:32 PM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by dragon wench
I have another question, what time frame are we looking at? I am guessing around the 1750s, or is that too far back? It's just that I might do a bit of research on the era | Good call. I was wondering that as well. Would help create a more believable story. |
05-30-2004, 10:59 PM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by Aegis
Good call. I was wondering that as well. Would help create a more believable story. | Well, from my lowly perspective anyway, I'm not sure it needs to be entirely believable I normally hate to bandy about jargon and lit crit terminology so my apologies in advance, but going by what has been written so far I'm sensing that we seem to be somewhere in the realm of "magical realism"
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05-31-2004, 08:17 AM
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| | @Scayde,
your inbox is full, and two people potentially related to the story have asked me to relay you messages
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05-31-2004, 09:47 PM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by The Z
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Sure thing Z...I've read your first post asn it was quite good ! Quote: Originally posted by Aegis
Hm, after DW's post, I thought I might bring it up. How should we address the obvious dual languages? Should we translate in the post, or should we let interested parties translate themselves? |
I think most of the French can be discerned form the context, but if need be, one of the other persons involved can address the statement in such a way that the meaning becomes clear. Otherwise I would suggest a footnote in the post with the translation. Quote: Originally posted by dragon wench
[BI have another question, what time frame are we looking at? I am guessing around the 1750s, or is that too far back? It's just that I might do a bit of research on the era [/b]
| Actually, the story is set in modern times, with all of the technologies and information at our disposal tody, including the computer. It will make it very interesting when the 'Cartel' (Which has been around for hundreds of years) shows up on the scene to do a little 'witch-hunting'  ...Some of our characters appear to be immortal...am I right Aegis?...this will also lend for some interesting writing when they reflect on the past in light of the present
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05-31-2004, 09:48 PM
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| | Quote: Originally posted by dragon wench
@Scayde,
your inbox is full, and two people potentially related to the story have asked me to relay you messages |
Its empty now 
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06-01-2004, 12:05 AM
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| | Ah, so a modern time, eh. Changes my plans slightly, but nothing I can't work with.
Er, immortal? Maybe he just likes to bite necks |
06-01-2004, 12:38 AM
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Er, immortal? Maybe he just likes to bite necks | Oh great, we have a pervert in our midst!
@Scayde, lol! Okay, a modern time frame ought to make things very interesting... *grin* Check your PMs btw
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06-01-2004, 12:53 AM
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Yes, I think that the idea of wearwolves and vampires along with a real live inquisition in modern times might be very entertaining
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06-01-2004, 07:46 PM
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Yes, I think that the idea of wearwolves and vampires along with a real live inquisition in modern times might be very entertaining | I wonder how a modern inquisition would execute the supernatural?
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06-01-2004, 09:24 PM
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I wonder how a modern inquisition would execute the supernatural? | A-1 anyone?
Sorry, couldn't resist 
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06-03-2004, 09:54 PM
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06-04-2004, 09:00 AM
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Are you volunteering to be first on the menu? | The problem is, I suspect Remy prefers them to be a little younger and more tender...
Er.. sorry for the spam Um, I'm hoping to write more about Alba's doings this weekend
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testingtest12Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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06-06-2004, 06:46 PM
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| | @Gwally,
ROFL! So.. erm am I to assume this was a departure from the regular programming and that the reporter has received his.. ahem just desserts
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testingtest12Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
testingtest12.......All those moments ... will be lost ... in time ... like tears in rain.
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