I actually think I've figured this out but would love to hear yalls thoughts here too. At first I was against the idea of writing a character smarter than myself since it was a rather intimidating idea. I had seen and read terrible smart characters which felt omnipotent and made nearly no sense to me. On the other hand I read characters who were just genuinely well written and smart and I couldn't realise why. Recently I came to the conclusion that the answer is simpler than I thought. Not just that it's a rather universal feeling. The feeling of being unable to express an idea you know well but can't seem to explain out loud. All you need for a smart character is perfect recall. To remember everything all the time. Not knowing, not deducing, remembering and communicating.
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
You need to learn to not think much about your passive income. Billionaire sigma grindset or smth
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
Note apps do the heavy lifting
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
I'll take breath money pls and thank you
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
I cannot recommend this enough. Magical realism is one of my favourite genres and ggm is perhaps the best writer of the genre ever
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
Step 1. Buy all the tickets Step 2. Profit (maybe loss actually)
Lacanoodle 3 weeks ago • 100%
This is one of those stories I always forget I've read, funnily enough somehow just doesn't stick (although I do like it every time)
Lacanoodle 4 weeks ago • 100%
Love Zach Williams.
Lacanoodle 4 weeks ago • 100%
Using ublock origin, not donating. Donations go elsewhere
Lacanoodle 4 weeks ago • 100%
When an instance is down I go to on alt to check the meta community for any information.
Lacanoodle 1 month ago • 100%
He will be masturbating to the sound of you struggling to poop
Lacanoodle 1 month ago • 100%
Or a pervert
Lacanoodle 1 month ago • 100%
Thats great. Where can I get some for my kitchen walls?
Lacanoodle 1 month ago • 100%
We'll allow it. A novella community is entirely unnecessary
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Just houseplants whenever they speak. If that bothers you, you can torture them until they obey all you say
Looking for a poker app on android preferably Foss. Just wanna get the hang of the rules before I play it. Appreciate any suggestions, thank you
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
I would suggest fleshing out what your planet is before focusing on your creatures. That would give you a base to build upon. It would be a much much more natural way to go about this.
You will find the previously mentioned documentary very helpful to do this.
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
For more specific answers take a look at individual animals.
You could have dragons that glide with their skin flaps like flying squirrels instead of actually flying.
Burrowing dragons as I mentioned taking inspiration from the biology of badgers.
Dragons like tree frogs and chameleons with the ability to camouflage and have sticky pads on their feet.
Ice dragons with thick layers of fat. White scales for camouflage and countercurrent heat exchange system for the cold climate. Hey maybe you could have cuddling dragons.
I'd say have variations in sizes and environments. Some could reproduce like elephants and once in a long time and are going extinct. Others could be pests essentially. There is a lot of room for the differences you want.
With the whole alien element you could also add genetic influence. Maybe add genetic or tech enhancements that changed them.
From a world building perspective I'd suggest adding like evolutionary history. Maybe finding cave paintings or fossils.
Also there's a documentary I'd like to recommend called 'Alien Worlds' which explores how life would evolve on different planets and it would be VERY VERY useful to you I believe.
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Well for starters I'd suggest utilising geography. Using your topology to create differences will make a richer and more natural world. Your creatures should make sense in their environment and not be there in spite of it.
Is it a specie that's in the dessert? Well take inspiration from desert animals and give it those traits, sand resistance, burrowing behaviour. A dragon that uses claws to dig itself dens. Being nocturnal. Specialised eyes.
Maybe one that's on a marsh like topology. There you could have webbed claws for swimming. Water resistance and maybe have a powerful tail to help swim.
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
What advice do you need? I'm sorry, didn't quite understand what you're looking for
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
!aneurysmposting@sopuli.xyz
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Treebeard
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 88%
That works. But you know what else would bring you money and anonymity....
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Well look who's back.
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 85%
Because ..... Capitalism
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Internet for sure. 20 years of isolation would be maddening
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Oh yeah thats the kinda story I like
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
You know what else is a party trick that would start conversations ....
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Monster!
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Premature glittering
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Thats the average conversation with a slrpnk user
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Unless youre talking about greying. Completely forgot old people exist for a moment
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
You're not getting extra hair, just the color change
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Your time keeping is sub par!
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
One must know what one is capable of
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 83%
Too late 😫
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Yep that's exactly what it means
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Hair for teeth is hell. Can't even eat. Naaaa no way am I doing that
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
My theory is that all of you who said sleep are the people who want to optimize life and feel like you're missing out on life or not doing enough.
Meanwhile everyone who says food wants the opposite and wants to have time to relax and not do something.
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Sir I do not understand you
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
Suffocation would probably be the better way to go man 😭
Lacanoodle 2 months ago • 100%
I feel like even if I absorbed the knowledge ... I'd just forget it. Thats what happens with us all. Unless I get brain upgrades here it ain't worth it.
Also part of the fun of reading books is the experience of reading and learning, not the end product.
I want food honestly. I enjoy sleeping, its time my mind isnt conscious and that's a positive for us all.
Sorry it's a video link 😭
Ursula K. Le Guin is a fantastic writer of speculative fiction and the author of the earthsea fantasy series.
Ray Bradbury is bloody brilliant (writrer of Fahrenheit 451)
*Maybe* my favourite short story ever. Def top 5. The story on which the incredible Dennis Vellenuve movie Arrival is based. Which is also my favorite movie. Basically I couldnt recommend this story enough!
[!shortstories@literature.cafe](https://literature.cafe/c/shortstories) Regularly posting new short stories to discover. Step into this community where you can immerse yourself in the world of short stories! Each story offering a unique glimpse into the creative minds of talented authors. Whether you crave suspense, heartwarming tales, or thought-provoking ideas, there's something for everyone. I also occassionally post analysis of a short story or meta conversations about short stories. Ps. This is also a great instance to be on! You can discover some great communities in the sidebar too.
Sorry for no credit. Lmk if someone knows OP and I'll add a credit.