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Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Nicola Christine on Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:05 pm
Hello,
I am very impressed with this forum. I love the stories and quality thereof - now I just hope I can live up to it. I love writing and use role-play as a balance to writing academic articles (as strange as it may sound). Mainly, I prefer fantasy, paranormal, historical or science fiction role plays. I do not necessarily have a gender preference in my characters - but I rarely do "fan-fiction" role plays. I prefer creating my own worlds and stories. I ask for a bit of patience till I have acclimatised myself to the customs and practices.
I am very impressed with this forum. I love the stories and quality thereof - now I just hope I can live up to it. I love writing and use role-play as a balance to writing academic articles (as strange as it may sound). Mainly, I prefer fantasy, paranormal, historical or science fiction role plays. I do not necessarily have a gender preference in my characters - but I rarely do "fan-fiction" role plays. I prefer creating my own worlds and stories. I ask for a bit of patience till I have acclimatised myself to the customs and practices.
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Digital Muse on Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:22 pm
Oooh welcome aboard!!
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I alway reward myself for getting any homework papers done by writing something I actually want to do and enjoy.
You'll find the inmates friendly, well-versed and hella good writers, you'll enjoy it.
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I alway reward myself for getting any homework papers done by writing something I actually want to do and enjoy.
You'll find the inmates friendly, well-versed and hella good writers, you'll enjoy it.
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Kalon Ordona II on Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:29 pm
Welcome to the FOG, Nicola! 
Writing fiction to balance non-fiction is awesome, but it works the other way 'round as well. Writing non-fiction helps diversify your mind and writing style.
You've definitely come to the right place for, as I always say, eliterate role-playing.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work!
Happy writing, and enjoy the swirly mists!
Writing fiction to balance non-fiction is awesome, but it works the other way 'round as well. Writing non-fiction helps diversify your mind and writing style.
You've definitely come to the right place for, as I always say, eliterate role-playing.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work!Happy writing, and enjoy the swirly mists!
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Silvan Arrow on Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:14 pm
Welcome to FoG! I can also relate to writing role-play posts as a break from academia. As a matter of fact, that's what I've been doing today instead of writing a thesis proposal! Hehehe...oops... 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your stay! Feel free to ask if you have any questions. The members and staff are extremely helpful and love nothing more than to answer questions and nibble on your soul while they're at it.
Oops...did I say that? Well...I guess the cat's outta the bag now!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your stay! Feel free to ask if you have any questions. The members and staff are extremely helpful and love nothing more than to answer questions and nibble on your soul while they're at it.
Oops...did I say that? Well...I guess the cat's outta the bag now!
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Bird of Hermes on Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:57 pm
Greetings, Nicola!
Welcome to Footsteps of Ghosts!
Check out our rules, etiquette and "What is FOG?" sections.
If you want to discover our newest features or share feedback about the site, stop by the news and announcements area. If you have any trouble using the forum itself, try the FAQ.
If you have any questions, our staff will be more than happy to assist you.
We also have a chat room if you would like to talk to our members now.
Take a moment to browse our forums and perhaps find a role-play to your liking, a place to receive input on your works of literature or simply to converse with people of similar interests.
Welcome to Footsteps of Ghosts!
Check out our rules, etiquette and "What is FOG?" sections.
If you want to discover our newest features or share feedback about the site, stop by the news and announcements area. If you have any trouble using the forum itself, try the FAQ.
If you have any questions, our staff will be more than happy to assist you.
We also have a chat room if you would like to talk to our members now.
Take a moment to browse our forums and perhaps find a role-play to your liking, a place to receive input on your works of literature or simply to converse with people of similar interests.
What types of academic articles do you write, if you don't mind me asking?
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Tryne, the Time Traveler on Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:40 pm
Hi, Nicola! Welcome aboard. 
Thanks for the compliments!
It's interesting that you're both British and German. Tell us a little more about that! Do you know any German or do you just have some German relatives? I see your profile says you're in Bristol, so you must be living in the UK (which also means you have one of those lovely British accents us Americans always get so excited over - and understandingly so!). I also have relatives in Germany as well as Luxembourg, though I only know a little German. (My dad speaks both German and Luxembourg, in addition to English of course.) I would love to visit England someday, if only just to hear people speak.
It sounds like we have some similar interests in terms of role-play genres. Maybe I'll see you in one some time! Hope you enjoy yourself here!
Thanks for the compliments!It's interesting that you're both British and German. Tell us a little more about that! Do you know any German or do you just have some German relatives? I see your profile says you're in Bristol, so you must be living in the UK (which also means you have one of those lovely British accents us Americans always get so excited over - and understandingly so!). I also have relatives in Germany as well as Luxembourg, though I only know a little German. (My dad speaks both German and Luxembourg, in addition to English of course.) I would love to visit England someday, if only just to hear people speak.
It sounds like we have some similar interests in terms of role-play genres. Maybe I'll see you in one some time! Hope you enjoy yourself here!
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Re: Providing a much needed balance to academia
by Nicola Christine on Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:03 am
Nope - I actually speak both languages. I grew up in both countries (and a few others). And I do have one of these accents. However, I still feel that the American audience simply has not yet met a real Birmingham or Liverpool accent - I cannot understand them and assume neither will they. On the other hand - is understanding necessary for it to appear sexy? Or possibly even detrimental. Something to ponder.....
Does your father speak old Luxembourgish? That is truly impressive. Only 390000 people worldwide are left who speak it.
Does your father speak old Luxembourgish? That is truly impressive. Only 390000 people worldwide are left who speak it.
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