tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517014953069907268.post7147420740657041526..comments2022-03-31T14:23:50.664-07:00Comments on The Farthest Star: Testing, Testing.Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606738396835438300noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517014953069907268.post-59123086559197012302014-02-05T19:55:46.245-08:002014-02-05T19:55:46.245-08:00I'm always happy when I get a pile of question...I'm always happy when I get a pile of questions thrown at me, it forces me to get my thoughts in order.<br /><br />The Corrupted are probably the closest thing in NI to a distinct enemy for Reina and the Cirrus crew. For most of the story, though, they're sort of a distant threat, only occasionally encountered. For the most part, Reina doesn't face up against "villains" but rather the antagonists are largely impersonal/otherwise neutral forces (e.g. Karic's military, space pirates, etc.).<br /><br />As for Reina's own conflicts: on the surface she would appear to be something that we've been seeing a lot of in recent pop culture-- an improbably skilled and capable fighter. Unlike a lot of the characters who fit that description, though, I want to explore the flip-side of that. Yes, Reina's an amazing fighter, but what was the cost of that? She lacks any sort of social grace and has a lot of difficulty interacting with people in a "normal" (non-mission oriented) way. So she's incredible at what she does (stealth and CQC), but she's only been made like that at the cost of any semblance of a socially healthy upbringing.<br /><br />In terms of personality and behavior, I would describe her as taciturn: she speaks levelly, and only speaks when she feels she needs to. She does not speak to fill silence. She could also be describes as somewhat innocent/naive. She is fully aware of the violent nature of her skills, but to Reina it is simply her natural state of being.<br /><br />I'm not sure how satisfactory these answers are. I'm really not the best at verbalizing all the stuff going on in my head.<br /><br />And thank you for the feedback!<br />GeoffGeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606738396835438300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517014953069907268.post-49869106265517696452014-02-01T05:04:30.063-08:002014-02-01T05:04:30.063-08:00Hey Geoff,
I'm really liking your drawings o...Hey Geoff, <br /><br />I'm really liking your drawings of Reina. It's not everyday that you see a well developed and modestly drawn character like her. Reina really is something special, and you should be proud. <br />Still though, I've got a couple questions for you and her.<br />In this story, Novus Imperium, who is Reina's foe? The Corrupted?<br />And what about her? What is her character arch; her internal conflict? How will she change throughout this story?<br />And what is Reina like? Her personality? Is she a child at heart? A hardass like Solid Snake? <br />I know I'm asking a bunch of questions, but this world and the characters you created is very interesting and it's fascinating. <br />It's awesome really. <br />Can't wait to hear back from ya<br />Keep up the great work buddy, <br />Your fan<br />TaylorTaylor Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06461560216108259913noreply@blogger.com