Tag Archives: quirks

Are You In the Right Genre?

This is probably more about mixing genres, but I’m not sure exactly how to explain this story strategy.  Seems to be primarily comedy because it comes with a sense of oddness that you can’t really ignore.  So, I’m going to … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Adding a Unique Set Piece to a City

It might appear easy to add a quirk to your city.  Some people think they can just slap one on as they move along.  That can work at times, but there are moments where you have to think about what … Continue reading

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Giving a Fictional City a Personality Quirk

I thought about this while watching a ‘One Piece’ episode.  Sadly, I couldn’t find a good picture of Fishman Island’s water tunnel transports.  Instead, I went with Water 7 and it’s canals.  So, what is the point of this? A … Continue reading

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Quirks Are Life

Biting of the lip Flicking of a lighter Foot tapping and leg twitching Hot sauce on shredded wheat Let the quirks fly A character without a quirk Forged of cardboard A statue in the scene Lost among the humans With … Continue reading

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