Tag Archives: strength

Designing a Fighting Style for Your Character

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year, I wrote a trio of posts that gave tips on three categories of fighting styles.  This was just a general overview of Strength, Agility/Speed, and Counters/Thinkers, which most styles can be fit into.  Of course, this is boiling … Continue reading →

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Questions for Timoran Wrath Needed!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

This is for a post that will be done on November 15th.  All that’s needed is for people to post questions for Timoran in the comments.  With his adventures coming to an end, I’m sure there are plenty of things … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Fighting with Strength

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

There are many ways to fight.  Possibly as many as there are protagonists since everyone is a little different.  Yet, there are three schools that can be focused on.  As long as you don’t include magic and range weapons, which … Continue reading →

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Powerful Characters with Restrained Personas

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57sUtvNa5o I’m not going to get into spoilers and share one of the few Legends of Windemere things that I’ve kept off my blog.  The topic here is characters who are high-powered, but don’t use them to the fullest due … Continue reading →

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The Helpless Hero

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I mentioned there was a repeated complaint about Luke Callindor being weak.  This stems from people thinking it’s entirely his story when it’s really an ensemble cast.  He isn’t as strong as Timoran, as smart as Delvin, as … Continue reading →

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A Hero Who Cries

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m going to be discussing various themes and emotions that are within the next book Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind.  As The Compass Key proved, delays seem to happen and I’d rather be clean than … Continue reading →

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How Do Your Write Characters with Physical Disabilities?

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was looking through my other ideas while waiting for a headache to go away and I noticed a few interesting characters.  Missing eyes, missing limbs, weak heart, and other disabilities that limit them.  These heroes are not the standard, … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: Clyde’s Monster

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wrote this off what came into my head yesterday.  Glad to get feedback even though context might be a problem.) Bathed in the red energy of his Lord’s Rage, Clyde’s punch hits Alan Stryker in the jaw with enough force … Continue reading →

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Women of Windemere: Kellia Poetry

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Kellia I am strength Show no weakness Shed no tears I must be the pillar That others need I will never play the fool Or call such one a friend My allies shall be true Serious and strong … Continue reading →

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All Behind You (To Ionia)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t have to rehash what happens tomorrow.  I’m sure many of us are going to be on pins and needles waiting for news about our fearless friend, Ionia Martin.  Not really sure what else to say that hasn’t already … Continue reading →

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