How safe are the new owners of Portsmouth? Will other Lords take notice of the change in ownership, or will they treat it as 'business as usual'? Speaking of Lords, a lot of them are kids. Must say a lot about their lifespans.
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Well, the Iron Throne has an iron grip - declaring open war is treason... so the lords will have to lower themselves to other means...
Game Mechanics: I think it's just the kids who automatically opt out of the mega-wars and stay neutral, so it's just 3 u18 lords in the vales... which isn't that much really.
I wonder if Jacene secretly wants to become a barber! The AI certainly gives them all good hairstyles.
Or maybe Jacene is jealous?
Or maybe Jacene is jealous?
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Wild hair is just the Moon Clan hairstyle, Jacene. Don't let the Lord Crittark hear your complaints.
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If I was Ser Valarr I'd be pretty pissed, too. The reactions from the crowd in the graphic where Karene is cutting her braids is classic. Really fits with the moment.
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Lot's of schemes and intrigue in this update. It seems Edryn won't go quietly or easily.
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Every time Crittark gets close to getting him... something happens... his mom is his Spymaster, and she is really good... Crittark does not want to kill her tho, as she has done nothing wrong other than keep her son safe :/
Reading quickly to catch up as this AAR is posting at a fast pace....
Lord Edryn has certainly cast his lot in this latest episode. So Crittark will now be forced to deal with him before the youngster can bend too many ears and bring more to his way of thinking.
So too the picture of Asa the Cursed. That was is tremendous.
However Karene's shifting appearance is certainly something. Always hard to get AI to give you consistent characters. (Maybe this is why she is jealous about haircuts?)
Lord Edryn has certainly cast his lot in this latest episode. So Crittark will now be forced to deal with him before the youngster can bend too many ears and bring more to his way of thinking.
Yes, that reaction shot was excellent.
So too the picture of Asa the Cursed. That was is tremendous.
However Karene's shifting appearance is certainly something. Always hard to get AI to give you consistent characters. (Maybe this is why she is jealous about haircuts?)
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As you mentioned, I am writing at a fast pace since I have some extra unexpected free time (and also quite the backlog before I started posting here), I must admit the AI tools I'm using are not as robust as I originally thought - I have had to drop my standards to accept characters looking at least similar... :/ as it eats through tokens and takes way too long... recently migrated to a new paid subscription, so maybe POVS 041 onwards will suddenly look a lot better and consistent lol. It's still all a giant experiment for me.
Also, a question, what is considered a good schedule for posting?
As for Lord Edryn, I'm shocked that the AI did that... Usually, they are all about combining armies... and that duck just stood there! One province across, looking at me fighting his enemies! If its a feature, it's awesome AI behavior.
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It really depends on what you're going for and how long these chapters take to create. Some post once a day, some once a week, some once every few months. You don't want to leave folks hanging, but also don't want to overwhelm them with new updates constantly.
I personally like having a bit of a backlog, that way I can still post even with IRL distractions, but some people also like to post as they play (and this allows audience feedback to be taken into account).
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As usual, @jak7139 has good advice. The simple rule of thumb is what works for you.
However, I will add that given the slow pace of AARland these days, posting more than once a day might actually throw folks off a bit. Your chapters are easy to consume but even a few of them will take a little time.
But I don't always follow the rule of easy consumption either. It has to fit your schedule and what works for you. Readers that like the material will adapt. But I will also say it is hard to know what really works these days.
However, I will add that given the slow pace of AARland these days, posting more than once a day might actually throw folks off a bit. Your chapters are easy to consume but even a few of them will take a little time.
But I don't always follow the rule of easy consumption either. It has to fit your schedule and what works for you. Readers that like the material will adapt. But I will also say it is hard to know what really works these days.
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Nice to get an accounting of the military strength of Crittark's group. Love that line: "Beware of an old man in a profession where men die young."
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Crittark better hope he doesn't have the Sandturner by his side during a losing battle. Someone whose whole reputation as a warrior is built around battlefield betrayal seems dangerous. But then, Crittark's already dispatched one assassin. And these past few chapters have shown he's smart as well as strong.
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Oh man, the end of Sandturner is SO poetic!
Considering its random events at the end of the day... it's amazing.
Pov 028 Crittark the Ramlord - 'Me Lording'
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I was wondering why this Crittark entry was in a different style than the other one he wrote. That explains it! Who did Crittark get help from before?
Crittark's POV was a little confusing to read at first, but it grew on me. I got the gist of it and it provides some nice humor (which we don't really get with the other characters). Good job finding a way to make everybody's perspectives feel unique.
Also glad Crittark is moving up in the world, on his liege's council and (soon to be) lord of two castles. Nice!