Not Much of an Angel

Settings Quick Reference Sheet

Since I’m writing with purpose again, I have been creating new worksheets. Quite a few of them are versions of worksheets already posted here tailored to my own specific quirks, but here is one that may be more generically useful (i.e. one that doesn’t have fields relating to the specific by-laws of my city).

Setting Reference Sheet

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Find me on Patreon

I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I finally did it. I am now on Patreon. You can find me here.

If you sign up as a patron, you’ll not only get periodic updates on what I’m doing, but also sneak previews of new stories, draft chapters of novels, character sketches and other bits and pieces long before they’re available anywhere else.

The full link is https://www.patreon.com/jooram

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I hadn’t realised I had been away from my blog for so long. That just goes to show what full time work does for you… Anyhow, I am still here and still writing (just about). And I once again have a new worksheet for you… Well, perhaps worksheet is the wrong word, but it’s certainly a useful resource.

Character Reference Sheet

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How to Rule the World is now available to buy! #amwriting #worldbuilding

My brand new world-building book is out now! Pop over to Amazon to check it out. The Kindle version is available to pre-order and will be released on 1 October. It’s my guide to creating a believable world for your stories, no matter what medium you use to tell them or how fantastical (or even mundane) your setting. There are worksheets, writing exercises and illustrations to help you out. There…

My blog is moving house! The new site jooram.com should be live shortly! #writing #blogging

As well as the impending launch of my book, I have some exciting news about my site. I am moving to jooram.com! It’s not a huge change, but I’m very excited about it anyway. The book is also coming along well and I expect it to be available for sale before October. The print version is looking good and now I’m putting the final touches on the Kindle version. I hope you’re as excited as I am!

Rating: EU Release Date: 11 July, 2017 Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Total play time: 02:01:00 (Chapter One)

Final Fantasy XII is my favourite game of the series. I love the characters, the story, the soundtrack… Everything. The remastered version keeps everything I loved about the game with a few improvements.

My favourite part of XII’s gameplay was the gambit…

Episode Prompto: Final Fantasy XV (2017) Review now online #gaming #reviews #finalfantasy

Rating: EU Release Date: July, 2017 Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix Total play time: 02:31:00 (story mode)

In my eyes, Episode Prompto leaves a lot to be desired. The story is okay, if lacking in one or two vital details. The graphics are fine. The gameplay is all right. The music is quite good. Put these pieces together and you’ve got something that’s… adequate. It’s…

Release date for "How to Rule the World": October 15 #amwriting #bookrelease #writingtips

I posted a while back about the Worldbuilding book I planned to release. It still hasn’t happened yet as things came up that made me delay (and I was so close!), but I’m hoping to have it out before November. The current release date is October 15 and I’m hoping to get the pre-orders up at the beginning of October. Why November? NaNoWriMo, of course! I’m writing this book with you guys in mind…

Initial Thoughts: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)

It has taken far too long for me to get around to playing this game. I reviewed the soundtrack a while back, but hadn’t got onto the actual gameplay. I’ve had it sitting around for a while, but in between work, Final Fantasy XV and NieR: Automata, there just hasn’t been the time.

But I’m finally there and my initial thoughts are promising. I still love the music and it totally blends with the…

Nier Automata Review now online - best game this year so far!

Rating: EU Release Date: Mar 10, 2017 (for PS4) Developer: Platinum Games Publisher: Square Enix

Director Yoko Taro once gave a talk titled ‘Making Weird Games for Weird People’. ‘Weird’ is definitely the word to describe Nier Automata.

Following loosely from 2010’s Nier, Automata takes place several thousand years in our future – somewhere around 12,000 AD. Mankind has retreated to…

New worksheet available for designing allies! #writingtips #worksheet #amwriting

I’ve been quiet for a while, but I promise I’m still alive. And even though it’s Tuesday, I have a new worksheet for you! Ally Worksheet (more…)

Final Fantasy XV Review now online! @FFXVEN #gamereview #finalfantasy #FFXV

Rating: EU Release Date: Nov 29, 2016 (for XONE and PS4) Developer: Square Enix Publisher: Square Enix

This is the game I’ve been waiting for.

If you’ve not played Final Fantasy before, fifteen is a great place to start. It even describes itself as “A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers”. I absolutely love the Final Fantasy series and this is definitely one of the best. It combines…

Abe’s Oddysee Retro & Remake Review

Rating: EU Release Date: Sept 19, 1997 (Original) Jul 23, 2014 (Remake) Developer: Oddworld Inhabitants (Original) Just Add Water(Remake) Publisher: GT Interactive (Original) Oddworld Inhabitants (Remake) Total play time: 1:28:00 (Level 1)

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee was a platform game in 1997 for the PlayStation and PC. The game focuses on a strange creature called Abe, a Mudokon slave in…

Review: Life is Strange - thought-provoking and well worth a punt. #amgaming #amwriting

Rating: EU Release Date: Jan 30, 2015 (for Steam) Total play time: 20:00:00 (approx)

Life is Strange is an episodic game from the makers of Final Fantasy. The story focuses on an eighteen-year-old called Max, an awkward photography student who discovers she has the ability to rewind time. This ability is one of the game’s greatest features.

The effects of rewinding time start off quite…

How to NaNo - my 31-day guide to NaNoPrep #NaNoWriMo #amwriting #NaNoPrep

In the past, I’ve been the unofficial ML for the Portsmouth (UK) Region. This year, it’s official. There will be a series of tweets running through October to get you prepared for November (from @AngelLithium and @NaNoPortsmouth), but if you can’t wait to see them each day, here’s an outline. I’m mostly using my worksheets to get you planning, but there are some days when I leave you to your own…

The Howler (2013) Review

Rating: EU Release Date: Apr 22, 2013 Publisher: Antanas Marcelionis Developer: Antanas Marcelionis Total play time: 00:60:00 (approx.)

The Howler is a beautiful, hand-drawn game with a simple concept from Lithuanian developer Antanas Marcelionis. Based on steampunk novel The Hour of the Wolf by Andrius Tapinas, you control a little hot air balloon above the Free City of Vilnius in…