Ahh memories...

Wondering what OTSS looked like in the level editor?

Rethinking

After some time of thinking, I have decided to split it into three parts after all. This does not mean they will be split into separate episodes, as it will still be a single film. This way, we'll be able to get this out faster and if it does well, give us more motivation to do the rest faster. If I work hard, I think we can get the first part out before the end of the year... but that is wishful thinking. But a goal nonetheless.

I think the title will be a problem with the separate parts, though. Only The Strong Survive II: Delusion - Chapter 1. Too long?

I have paused writing the script to rethink the characters. I realized that they weren't deep enough, but I have come up with some pretty good stuff over the last few days. I think the script will overall benefit from this.

It is inevitable.

If the script does indeed end up in 40 pages, I'm seriously considering splitting it up into three parts, and release them separately. Otherwise it may take too long for this to get out.

I'd hate to split up the story like that... but it might be better that way. So far, each segment does have an "ending" of its own, so if it comes to splitting, it will work out.

Hmm...

Riiiiiiiise.

Yikes... at this rate, Delusion is looking to be a 30 to 40 minute script! I was planning on 15 to 20... However, longer does not mean better. I will most likely have to cut some of the fat off... But I don't want to cut my stuff! Nooo!!

Bleh. That's what second drafts are for, right?

I came up with another awesome fight scene for the film. So far, Delusion has a short action sequence, a longer action sequence, and a shitload of tension and suspense. Perfect on that front.

I wish I finished the script five months ago so I can be well on my way with this right now. But hey, quality over quantity, right? At least that's how I see things. I got an internship for the summer, editing a documentary for an animation school. So I won't be able to work on Delusion 24/7, but I will try to work on it everyday. That was one thing that took OTSS 1 longer than it should've been. There were times when we worked our asses off, and there were times when we didn't do anything (that was my fault), so it was very inconsistent overall. This time I'd like to standardize that a bit.

Looking to finish the first draft sometime this month. At least before Battlefield 2 comes out. Sigh. I'm doomed.

What If!

It's amazing the kind of things the mind can come up with if you just ask what if, and just start asking yourself crazy things that you never would've thought of otherwise. In terms of writing this story, I've crossed over many obstacles with this method. Sometimes it is just silly, but other times, it's just so obvious that you scratch your head wondering why you never thought of it before.

Slowly, but surely, this story is looking more and more complete everyday. Now that I look at it, I don't think it's even that complicated or innovative as I'd want it to be. It's relatively simple stuff. Or, maybe this stuff has been in my head for so long that it no longer has any impact for me. Hard to tell anymore.

I got impatient, so I started the script before finishing the treatment. :D

Too Much?

All this plotting and trying to make this story good has got me thinking - where does it stop? Is this getting too ambitious for a machinima production? I've been realizing over time, that the better this thing gets, the better it will have to look and feel. I know for a fact that OTSS 3 will be one difficult production. Very complex scenes. I really think motion capture will be a must for this one.

I am just going to go as high up as I can. Screw the limits. Where there is a will, there is a way, right?