Tag Archives: combat

Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Nyx

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Might as well move on to the second champion we meet in Legends of Windemere.  This post definitely needs to be edited a bunch after I paste it here.  I’ll explain why at the end.  Nyx debuted in Prodigy of Rainbow … Continue reading →

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Training vs Experience

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Another area of discussion is ‘Training vs Experience’.  People argue over which one is better.  You see this a lot when people are debating characters fighting each other.  Many think training always wins against experience alone while others go in … Continue reading →

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Do Superpowered Characters Need Combat Training?

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an interesting question.  One that I’ve seen debated over the years.  What are the two sides? Some people think a character who has super powers doesn’t need to have any combat training.  They believe it just comes with … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as slashing with a cutlass.  So, what are some things that will help you … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using a Monster Army in Fiction

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Monster armies marching on a village or being intercepted in the wild is a fairly common set piece for fantasy and science fiction.  From the outside, it seems like it’s a simply obstacle to create and use.  Monsters rush forward, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Big Puppy

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming in at number was Kira Grasdon.  I’m happy when she comes up in a poll like this because I don’t get to promote her solo adventure very often.  Enjoy this piece of Quest of the Brokenhearted.  

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War of Nytefall: Savagery on Amazon for #99cents! #vampires #fantasy

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Cover Art by Alison Hunt Just a friendly reminder that War of Nytefall: Savagery is on Amazon for 99 cents! (Quick, simple, and to the point.)

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How to Kill a Dawn Fang

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back, I was asked by Chris the Story Reading Ape about how one would kill a Dawn Fang.  It seems very difficult since they can regenerate and continue fighting with severe injuries.  At the very least, they’d escape to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Putting on a Show #fantasy #adventure

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Here is a fun excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind that might have a little bit of spoiler.  It’s part of a fight scene, so you get to see Sari in action. Sari is caught off-guard when the … Continue reading →

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