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  1. #1
    Legend

    EXP: 127,650, Level: 15
    Level completed: 55%, EXP required for next Level: 7,350
    Level completed: 55%,
    EXP required for next Level: 7,350


    Philomel's Avatar

    GP
    14,025

    Name
    Philomel van der Aart (+ Veridian)
    Age
    30 (+10)
    Race
    Faun (+ Fox/Earth Spirit)
    Gender
    Female (+ Male)
    Location
    Corone

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    Workshop: A Darker Shade of Red (Mature, non-smut)

    Name of Completed Thread: A Darker shade of red (mature, non smut)
    Name of Author: Nevin and Eteri
    Type of Thread: Quest
    Thread Length: 12 Posts
    Feedback Rewards: (Post Length of Thread/10) * ((EXP Needed to Level)*0.05) EXP
    Date Closed: January 6th 2018

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    5.)Those that leave an exceptionally detailed review with plenty of constructive advice may be eligible for double rewards. This will be up to the posting judge's discretion. The authors of the thread may request the additional reward be given if they found a review to be particularly helpful. The request must still be approved.
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    Matriarch of the Gilded Lily and of its brothels, associated establishments and the army.

    Characters:
    The family triplet: Philomel, Vaeron and Celandine.
    The god and kenku triplet: Stare, Avin and Vixen.
    The Primordials: Professor Charles and Moros.

  2. #2
    Junior Member

    EXP: 120, Level: 1
    Level completed: 6%, EXP required for next Level: 1,880
    Level completed: 6%,
    EXP required for next Level: 1,880


    The Preacher's Avatar

    GP
    224

    Name
    Valino Darashan III
    Age
    18
    Race
    Human
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Corone

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    Story
    Storytelling, Setting, and Pacing

    I liked the story. It was simple and to the point in structure but had enough of it's own unique twists to keep it from being cliché. I like what you did with the whole “enslaved catgirl” thing. Not only did you avoid going the obvious lewd route like I expected but what you did was arguably more sick and twisted and would have made for a good horror movie. Great job there.

    The setting is one piece that could have used some serious work. While you interacted with it when it was necessary most of the time it almost felt like you were acting in a void.

    Pacing wasn't terrible. The action moved swiftly and smoothly from one set piece to the next with little hang ups and you have a very clear beginning, climax and end. However there were a couple of spots where things felt a bit rushed and I think the story would have befitted if you took the time to slow down and explain things a bit better.

    Character
    Communication, Action, and Persona

    The dialogue was good but nothing extraordinary. Most of the characters talked how you'd expect them talk. I did kind of like Eteri's troubles with common.

    The same thing I said about the dialogue applies to the action as well. Nothing spectacular but you described things well enough and I feel like everybody's actions made sense.

    The persona was probably the strongest part of the story. Every character felt like they had personality. The villain was excellent, I could feel the love between Nevin and Eteri and even the two meat heads who knocked you out had more personality than I would have expected. Great job.

    Prose
    Mechanics, Clarity, and Technique

    I didn't have any trouble understanding what happened nor did I see any glaring typos or grammatical errors. However your style if somewhat dry and to the point. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing but it doesn't exactly stand out either.

    Wildcard

    Overall I liked it. A good damsel in distress story with some unique twists and excellent characters.

  3. #3
    upon the cheek of night

    EXP: 224,444, Level: 20
    Level completed: 0%, EXP required for next Level: 0
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    Breaker's Avatar

    GP
    38,725

    Name
    Joshua Breaker Cronen
    Age
    30
    Race
    Demigod
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Corone
    This workshop is now closed. Thanks to The Preacher for his input! Rewards to follow shortly.
    "The breeze did not stir. The stars did not twinkle. The trees did not sway and the brook did not babble.
    For the world did not turn when Am'aleh wept, and a tear had tumbled down her cheek."


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    upon the cheek of night

    EXP: 224,444, Level: 20
    Level completed: 0%, EXP required for next Level: 0
    Level completed: 0%,
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    Breaker's Avatar

    GP
    38,725

    Name
    Joshua Breaker Cronen
    Age
    30
    Race
    Demigod
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Corone
    The Preacher receives 120 EXP, 24 GP, and 3 AP!
    "The breeze did not stir. The stars did not twinkle. The trees did not sway and the brook did not babble.
    For the world did not turn when Am'aleh wept, and a tear had tumbled down her cheek."


  5. #5
    upon the cheek of night

    EXP: 224,444, Level: 20
    Level completed: 0%, EXP required for next Level: 0
    Level completed: 0%,
    EXP required for next Level: 0


    Breaker's Avatar

    GP
    38,725

    Name
    Joshua Breaker Cronen
    Age
    30
    Race
    Demigod
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Corone
    Rewards added and workshop archived.
    "The breeze did not stir. The stars did not twinkle. The trees did not sway and the brook did not babble.
    For the world did not turn when Am'aleh wept, and a tear had tumbled down her cheek."


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