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Hello!
So, I’m currently gearing up to write a fight scene (I’ll post it on here when I’m done) and I’ve never been happy with my previous fight scenes, so I researched a little deeper into the specific type of battle I wanted this to be. While attempting to write the probable failure of a fight scene, I got the idea to create this topic on here.
This topic is for people to share their tips and tricks with writing fight scenes, including things they’ve learned and helpful resources. The idea is to help others craft better epic fight scenes by learning from others.
Hopefully this is a topic that will benefit others.
I’ll go first in sharing.
I don’t really have any tips and tricks because I’m awful at fight scenes and am still trying to figure them out, but I found this awesome resource for writing specifically magical fight scenes. It was very helpful!
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#AnduthForever (💕)Thanks for the article! Unfortunately I’m not very good at fight scenes either, so I won’t be much help. 🙁
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Oh a good topic. I don’t have any tips either but I shall be sticking around. Maybe I’ll have something later. Subscribing…
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I feel that I’m pretty good with fight scenes, but I don’t know if I can extract any specific advice. I could definitely try to help if anyone ever needs it though. Subscribed.
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I enjoy making an environment that challenges the character. That way, even if the villain is average, I can make up an elaborate floor-plan for the fight.
In Baztet, the city is colorful and fun, but it also has a messy, maximalist personality. The buildings are stacked on top of each other, and the streets/transportation systems are packed.
Marcel can fly, but flight isn’t always useful in a packed environment. There is no straight path horizontal to the ground. He has to get creative.
Sometimes this means he has to fly through people’s balconies, shops, or along the paths of sky trollies.
Much of the extra space is placed between walls. People install a circulation system to process ‘clear season’ air particles. These metal fans are stationed in the least disruptive places, and blow from one place to another.
Marcel uses these fans to propel himself whenever he wants to get somewhere quicker. The catch? The fans can also suck air, and his wings are toast if he gets too close.
And that’s just one example of the obstacles in his flight path. I also apply the same obstacles to Marcel’s friend, with the added challenge of collaborating with Marcel because she can’t fly.
Anyway, that’s what I do. But some people prefer a plain duel setting, with just the characters and their weapons. Do you guys use environments, or do you focus more on weaponry?
"If I don't like something, it's probably sanctification. Ugh." -E.C.S.
Oh wow, that was a bit of a lore dump
"If I don't like something, it's probably sanctification. Ugh." -E.C.S.
Hmm. I’ve written some fight scenes, but am not overly satisfied with them. I just make the characters bang their blades around for a bit until I feel it is time to make someone win. I did a little bit of research on sword fighting to improve it a bit.
I like @whalekeeper’s advice though, about using surroundings to both hinder and help your character, as well as considering your character’s abilities. That seems like it would make battles feel more creative and unique. I’ll have to use that one.
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Tip for everyone: learn how to fight, this will make writing fight scenes much better (sorry Ruth, that might be very helpful for you)
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#AnduthForever (❤️)Lolll, funny, but legit too
"If I don't like something, it's probably sanctification. Ugh." -E.C.S.
I wrote it seriously, but looking back at it it’s kinda funny, lol. I’m glad you found it funny
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#AnduthForever (❤️)@rae how did I miss this?
I might be back with tips, but if I can’t think of any I’ll just see what everyone else has to say.
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