I wrote a somewhat long backstory for one of my characters. It is not a novel, but still a backstory quite longer than many others I saw around (Note: I'm not aiming to inflict it to others in PBP applications, I'll use a summary there, but I developed such a detailed backstory as a guide for me to roleplay the character and also as a source of possible anecdotes during the campaign).
I would be delighted if someone could proofread it, reporting any errors, inconsistencies, or implausible parts.
Obviously, I've already checked several times myself, but I ask other people for this favor for various reasons. First of all, it is easy for several errors to escape the author of a writing, because the author risks reading what he wanted to write, instead of what he actually wrote, while another person does not. Also, I'm not a native English speaker, so making mistakes is easier for me than for others. Finally, the backstory is set in Faerûn, since in this fifth edition Forgotten Realms is the default setting; but I'm not at all an expert of this setting (since in previous editions I played in other settings).
If anyone is willing to do me the courtesy I just described, feel free to reply to this post. I will send the backstory privately and await feedback. (I prefer this formula, rather than getting feedback here in the post, as I would like to avoid the risk of someone's feedback influencing someone else's.)
Sure. I’ll do it, but it might take a little while.
Oh, since it's a courtesy you are doing to me, I'll not complain if you take your time! Thank you for the help, I'll send you the backstory in a moment.
Heyo!! I'd also be happy to read through your character's backstory if you're still looking for feedback :)
Altough WoodsGirl0402 helped already with error checking and constructive feedback, I still welcome every good willed reader! Every new feedback might point out things that others have missed and every point of view is of great interest, as far as I am concerned. So, thank you a lot! I'll send you the backstory soon!
OK, no one else has volunteered for ten days now, so I think this thread has already brought me all the help it could and that it can now be considered closed.
I sincerely thank the people who have freely agreed to invest part of their time and energy to improve my story; I will use their contribution to the best of my ability. I'm very grateful to you! If one day you will need help for something, try asking me; if only I can, I will help you in turn to repay.
Have a nice day and good D&D to all!
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Hi everyone!
I wrote a somewhat long backstory for one of my characters. It is not a novel, but still a backstory quite longer than many others I saw around (Note: I'm not aiming to inflict it to others in PBP applications, I'll use a summary there, but I developed such a detailed backstory as a guide for me to roleplay the character and also as a source of possible anecdotes during the campaign).
I would be delighted if someone could proofread it, reporting any errors, inconsistencies, or implausible parts.
Obviously, I've already checked several times myself, but I ask other people for this favor for various reasons. First of all, it is easy for several errors to escape the author of a writing, because the author risks reading what he wanted to write, instead of what he actually wrote, while another person does not. Also, I'm not a native English speaker, so making mistakes is easier for me than for others. Finally, the backstory is set in Faerûn, since in this fifth edition Forgotten Realms is the default setting; but I'm not at all an expert of this setting (since in previous editions I played in other settings).
If anyone is willing to do me the courtesy I just described, feel free to reply to this post. I will send the backstory privately and await feedback. (I prefer this formula, rather than getting feedback here in the post, as I would like to avoid the risk of someone's feedback influencing someone else's.)
Thanks for your attention and good D&D to all!
Sure. I’ll do it, but it might take a little while.
I really like D&D, especially Ravenloft, Exandria and the Upside Down from Stranger Things. My pronouns are she/they (genderfae).
Oh, since it's a courtesy you are doing to me, I'll not complain if you take your time! Thank you for the help, I'll send you the backstory in a moment.
Heyo!! I'd also be happy to read through your character's backstory if you're still looking for feedback :)
Altough WoodsGirl0402 helped already with error checking and constructive feedback, I still welcome every good willed reader! Every new feedback might point out things that others have missed and every point of view is of great interest, as far as I am concerned. So, thank you a lot! I'll send you the backstory soon!
OK, no one else has volunteered for ten days now, so I think this thread has already brought me all the help it could and that it can now be considered closed.
I sincerely thank the people who have freely agreed to invest part of their time and energy to improve my story; I will use their contribution to the best of my ability. I'm very grateful to you! If one day you will need help for something, try asking me; if only I can, I will help you in turn to repay.
Have a nice day and good D&D to all!