Astaroth
[*screaming into the void intensifies*]
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- Invitation Status
- Not accepting invites at this time
- Posting Speed
- Speed of Light
- Slow As Molasses
- Online Availability
- It varies a lot depending on my schedule, unfortunately.
- Writing Levels
- Advanced
- Adaptable
- Preferred Character Gender
- Primarily Prefer Male
- Genres
- Psychological horror
Body horror
Supernatural
Giallo
Splatterpunk
Dark fantasy
Historical
Low fantasy
Magipunk
Weird West
Noir
Thriller
Gothic horror
Southern Gothic
Gaslamp fantasy
Cyberpunk
Space saga
Clockpunk
Space Western
Space opera
Paranormal
Modern fantasy
Dieselpunk
Post-Apocalyptic
Crime drama
Medieval fantasy
Taking Exception - Female-Centric Fiction
So, boys and girls. When was the last time you roleplayed as a female character?
When was the last time your female character interacted with other female characters?
When was the last time it had nothing to do with a man?
If these questions sound familiar, you may be acquainted with what has come to be known as "The Bechdel Test". This rule was introduced as part of a comic strip, and is excellently explained here:
What I'd like you to do is write a scene, and adhere to the following rules:
1. You must use at least two female characters. Names are not necessary as long as they are established as important characters.
2. At least two of these female characters must interact. Dialogue isn't necessary as long as there is significant interaction.
3. No male characters may be directly involved or discussed. Period.
2. At least two of these female characters must interact. Dialogue isn't necessary as long as there is significant interaction.
3. No male characters may be directly involved or discussed. Period.
Can you pass the Bechdel Test?