tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post594955793269796068..comments2023-10-25T04:48:34.609-04:00Comments on Claudie A.: The Unexpected Ramifications of your Setting - Part 1Claudie A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-39216781417354780802010-10-08T23:47:22.934-04:002010-10-08T23:47:22.934-04:00@stickynotestories: It sounds like (yet) another r...@stickynotestories: It sounds like (yet) another reason I should watch Rome. I -really- need to sit down and do it. <br /><br />@Susan: You know, I never considered the evolutionary effect things such as a shortage of food could have. It's something I'll have to play with!Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-28272779534159348522010-10-08T12:59:02.738-04:002010-10-08T12:59:02.738-04:00I think keeping beauty standards in line with your...I think keeping beauty standards in line with your world is great! It adds dimensionality to your story, and it's part of fleshing out (pun intended) your world. Not only can beauty standards be driven by the circumstances of your world, but the physical traits of people are likely affected as well (for example, shorter people because nutrition is less abundant).Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-29917929866715838632010-10-08T11:32:53.579-04:002010-10-08T11:32:53.579-04:00There was a part in the Rome mini-series where the...There was a part in the Rome mini-series where the mother was berating the daughter for being too thin. Something about men wanting a little more cushion for the pushing. So I totally agree with making your women a little bit more well rounded! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-1287715636626185852010-10-07T18:48:12.789-04:002010-10-07T18:48:12.789-04:00@Ted: I agree it's not that different from the...@Ted: I agree it's not that different from the Middle Ages, but they aren't the standards I see most fantasy author refer to. I can't remember a book that made a point of differing from today's age "Slim is pretty" anyway. (If you know one, I'd love to read it!)<br /><br />@Douglas: Of course, someone's appearance isn't all, and that's definitely not what I'm trying to say. It's just that in my WiP, the 'personality' elements commonly considered beautiful haven't changed much. <br /><br />@Steph: Thanks! :)Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-36513654113919155382010-10-07T15:50:21.518-04:002010-10-07T15:50:21.518-04:00There is such a thing as "simple beauty"...There is such a thing as "simple beauty". The radiant smile can capture the heart. Kindness can offer preceptive beauty. Strength of character and fierceness of eye can turn any head.<br /><br />Beautiful is two dimensional without personal character.<br /><br />DougMThe Novel Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296020285839996248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-72870700450167772542010-10-07T02:38:14.064-04:002010-10-07T02:38:14.064-04:00I don't think that is different than how thing...I don't think that is different than how things went here on Earth. There were periods during the Middle Ages where being fat was considered beautiful. I think it is just fine to use such standards within a novel.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-60712080277849389822010-10-06T22:48:32.835-04:002010-10-06T22:48:32.835-04:00Very interesting look into your world. I like your...Very interesting look into your world. I like your logic :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034419617457525778noreply@blogger.com