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That's largely the problem with trying to introduce a new 'unique' faction into an existing universe.

Hence why it can't be a Big player in the universe. That and it would feth up other fluff.

There's got to be an angle that's at least somewhat, if not totally, unique. That means it won't be basic. I can think of a few that are basic, but W/E. Not sure they'd fit the lynx.

Just think on it Alie. Really think on it, not of what already exists, but of what would be the most Lynxish.

I was thinking something like eating the dead. Not like the Kroot, to get stronger, but to defile them. Maybe they believe that dead that are eaten cannot go to heaven, and do it to spite their enemies.

 liquidjoshi wrote:
Hence why it can't be a Big player in the universe. That and it would feth up other fluff.

There's got to be an angle that's at least somewhat, if not totally, unique. That means it won't be basic. I can think of a few that are basic, but W/E. Not sure they'd fit the lynx.

Just think on it Alie. Really think on it, not of what already exists, but of what would be the most Lynxish.

What's the idea? Come on, I want to hear it! It'll be better than what I can come up with. Insanely better.

You know what's funny? I forgot.

That's a lie. But I'm not going to give it to you for several reasons:

1) You need to think this one up yourself. You're the one that knows the Lynx best, so only you can come up with the best flaw.

2) Ima use it for myself.

Damn it.

Mynameisalie wrote:Damn it.

If you want ideas, I would suggest reading. A lot. The more you read, the better a writer you are and the more creative you are. If you want 40k books, I would suggest reading...

Ravenor
Soul Hunter
A Thousand Sons
Fear the Alien

Legion is awesome. sure you're head may explode cause it's so complex but still..

Seconded for A Thousand Sons. If you can, check out the 3rd ED 'crons codex, that had some good fluff in, as well as pretty much anything by Dan Abnett and Aaron Demski-Bowden.

And feel free to look outside of 40k books for inspiration. You might find ideas in other science fiction. Or heck, even break the mold further and go outside your comfort zone.

Biggest thing for writers is to READ. Read everything you can get your hands on. It's all raw material for you.

curran12 wrote:And feel free to look outside of 40k books for inspiration. You might find ideas in other science fiction. Or heck, even break the mold further and go outside your comfort zone.

Biggest thing for writers is to READ. Read everything you can get your hands on. It's all raw material for you.

Yeah, here are some non 40k books I would recommend reading off the top of my head.

Fight Club
--Brilliant book. I don't wanna tell you anything, because almost everything is spoiler. Just a head's up though; Tyler's philosophy is not a good one. Don't think that.
Revenge of the Sith
--I never thought a piece of licensed merchandise could be so good. This book took a gakky movie and made it into a brilliant novel. Seriously, this book defied all expectations.
Flowers for Algernon
--Only book to make me cry. Goddamn it, he didn't deserve it.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
--The book of the dope decade. It captured the feelings of an entire generation, which is quite rare for a book to do. Its hard to compare this book with anything; its really unique.
Watchmen
--Brilliantly written with everything foreshadowed from the beginning, yet you still don't see it coming. Also it has pretty pictures.
Skeleton Crew
--A collection of short stories written by Stephen King, who has pretty much the best prose/writing style of any writer ever.

There are plenty of classical books I could recommend, but considering your age school has probably ruined most of them for you. When I was 14, I hated any books that looked even remotely like something I would have to read in school, despite how good it might be. I was a spiteful person. And I still am!

I tend to lean more towards fantasy, but Sci-Fi always does interest me. If I get a good book, I really can't put it down. On more than one occasion I've ended up reading for several hours before my mother or father comes upstairs to wake me from my book-induced stupor.

And I'm an energetic reader. I read more than most 14 year olds, I bet.

You'd be surprised. And don't diss other people your age. It just makes you look like a ponce.

For sci-fi horror, I recommend the following: The Nameless City, The Festival, The Color Out of Space, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, At the Mountains of Madness, The Whisperer in Darkness, Dreams in the Witch House, The Shadow over Innsmouth, The Shadow Out of Time, and The Strange Case of Charles Dexter Ward.

I'm going to recommend 1984 as well, I think that if you're looking at any sort of Dystopian society then it's definitely worth a look. Brave New World is probably also worth a look as well.

 liquidjoshi wrote:
I'm going to recommend 1984 as well, I think that if you're looking at any sort of Dystopian society then it's definitely worth a look. Brave New World is probably also worth a look as well.

I prefer Judge Dredd...now that's classy.

 Tadashi wrote:

 liquidjoshi wrote:
I'm going to recommend 1984 as well, I think that if you're looking at any sort of Dystopian society then it's definitely worth a look. Brave New World is probably also worth a look as well.

I prefer Judge Dredd...now that's classy.

and epic. watch the blair witch project.

 Mynameisalie wrote:
And I'm an energetic reader. I read more than most 14 year olds, I bet.

I have been reading since I was eight. The first book I read seriously was 'The Three Musketeers' Original version. I sleep with books around and have exhausted at least two librarys. I am your age. Do not brag about your reading prowess. It makes you look foolish.

Now, for the lynx. Have you yet to find a suitable idea?

Glass makes a good point. Now, tell us your thoughts Alie.

 Mynameisalie wrote:
And I'm an energetic reader. I read more than most 14 year olds, I bet.

Again, this egotistical thing won't make you any friends, now, why don't we have some of you base idea's laid down and we'll have a look.

If you want Sci Fi, I recommend reading reading Revenge of the Sith. You can just 1 click buy it for eight dollars. If you want Warhammer 40k, read Ravenor or Soul Hunter, both of which portray the grim darkness of the far future really well.

I don't have many good fantasy recommendations. I dunno, I don't read much. I've heard Game of Thrones is really good, but I haven't read it.

Really, anything that Matthew Stover or James Luceno have written for Star Wars is excellent material.

Stuff like Revenge of the Sith or Shatterpoint, or even Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor are excellent reads that manage both gravitas and the pulpy feeling of the original films.

Arcsquad12 wrote:Really, anything that Matthew Stover or James Luceno have written for Star Wars is excellent material.

Stuff like Revenge of the Sith or Shatterpoint, or even Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor are excellent reads that manage both gravitas and the pulpy feeling of the original films.

Amen. I spend a lot of time trying to mimic Stover's prose, unsuccessfully.

Side note: That bit about reading more than most 14 year olds, the one that has spawned at least 3 seperate off-topic (and really quite flamebait-y) posts, falls into the "ignore it" category that I mentioned a few pages back.

Guys, it really doesn't matter. The only real reading I've done is The Hobbit and whatever was set from school. I'm looking good to go into the BL.

Can we please get back on topic now? Good.

It's hard to stay on topic when he hasn't given us anything to discuss. We need another section to dissect.

 Arcsquad12 wrote:
It's hard to stay on topic when he hasn't given us anything to discuss. We need another section to dissect.

Yes, some more fluff to observe.

Well, all we can do is wait. I'd advise no one posts until Alie gives us something to work with, otherwise we'll just end up going off topic.

Why don't you write them to be the direction creations of the God Emperor's lost primarchs; in fact why don't you say that your race are the descdents of the lost primarch which happened to be a cat furry and a female space marine and that they are the key to bringing back the Emperor from the dead to to defeat the gods of chaos; also that they secretly taught Commissar Yarrick how to be awesome and that they helped Marneas Calgar destroy the tyranid hive fleet and that they are also the descendents of the Fallen Angels and they are secretly helping the Dark Angels too.