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May 30, 2015

Alternative Title: The Infamous Coke Run.❖ Missed an episode?...



Alternative Title: The Infamous Coke Run.

Missed an episode? Check out the playlist!

Have you ever wondered how Max & friends would fare in the zombie apocalypse? Well, wonder no more! I recently decided to grab my two best friends, Plaguesworth & LadyKittyLynn, and find out once and for all if we’re fit for the end of the world. We are going to be playing through all of the campaigns in Left 4 Dead 2, a team-based zombie survival game by Valve. Prepare yourself for a bunch of startled witches...

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Published on May 30, 2015 19:33

"If you are using dialogue, say it aloud as you write it. Only then will it have the sound of speech."

“If you are using dialogue, say it aloud as you write it. Only then will it have the sound of speech.”

- John Steinbeck
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Published on May 30, 2015 19:07

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Head’s up, Patrons!This week’s Patreon-only behind...



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Head’s up, Patrons!

This week’s Patreon-only behind the scenes VLOG is up! You can click on the image above or the link below to go check it out!

The Nerd Returns! Patreon-Only Vlog (05/30/15)

If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Patron, and gain a bunch of awesome perks, head over to my Patreon page: patreon.com/mkirin

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Published on May 30, 2015 18:40

★ Daily Character Question ★The Stiletto SilenceWrite a scene...



Daily Character Question

The Stiletto Silence
Write a scene where your Antagonist finds themselves surrounded by their allies, and realizes that they’re all quiet. Too quiet. What is going on? How does your Antagonist react to his situation? And, above all, which of their allies will break the silence first?

Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin), so that...

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Published on May 30, 2015 18:14

✐ Daily Weird Prompt ✐Human FaultsWrite about a character who is...



Daily Weird Prompt

Human Faults
Write about a character who is trying to stop a powerful chemical weapon threatening to end billions of lives. The catch? This character is able to access the computer, but they cannot stop the weapon. Double catch? They can only change where the weapon will land.

Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin), so that I can check-o...

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Published on May 30, 2015 17:47

"Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere."

“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.”

- Anne Lamott
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Published on May 30, 2015 17:20

♥︎ Daily Writer Positivity ♥︎#343Life is not a game where you...



Daily Writer Positivity

#343

Life is not a game where you either *win* or *fail*. Life goes on.
You have so much left to experience. Don’t give up.

Want more writer inspiration, advice, and prompts? Follow my blog: maxkirin.tumblr.com!

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Published on May 30, 2015 16:27

Head’s up, Patrons!This week’s Patreon-only behind the scenes...



Head’s up, Patrons!

This week’s Patreon-only behind the scenes VLOG is up! You can click on the image above or the link below to go check it out!

The Nerd Returns! Patreon-Only Vlog (05/30/15)

If you would like to learn more about how you can become a Patron, and gain a bunch of awesome perks, head over to my Patreon page: patreon.com/mkirin

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Published on May 30, 2015 14:00

May 29, 2015

Alternative Title: I apologize for my TERRIBLE dwarven accents.❖...



Alternative Title: I apologize for my TERRIBLE dwarven accents.

Missed an episode? Check out the playlist!

Welcome back to ‘Max Plays’, a gaming segment where I play through a story-focused video game and examine the way that it builds a narrative. This time around I am playing through a big one! None other than Square’s finest: Final Fantasy IX. In this game we take the role of a ragtag party of characters, and partake in a story that at first appears to be about war between two great nations...

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Published on May 29, 2015 19:33

"Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible."

“Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.”

- Doris Lessing
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Published on May 29, 2015 19:07