Decisions, decisions, decisions...

I'm coming up to the point in the story where the evil that's inside Midnight will finally rear its ugly head.

I'm not giving any spoilers although I'm considering making it a side-story but how it ends makes me wanna include it into the main story.

Any suggestions?

Comments

[Pontiac56]

It depends how well it would flow with the main story. Can you integrate it without it disrupting the current storyline or affecting the other characters? It could work well if it's important to the story, but if it feels like an add on with a connected ending, then I wouldn't worry about integrating it into the current storyline and instead focus on blending the main story to connect the side story

[Wolven5]

2555279 I kinda wanna set this part of the story B4 "Games Ponies Play" where Harshwhinny debuts and chooses the Crystal Empire as the location of the Equestria Games

After that is Magical Mystery Cure, which is where I will reveal the identity of The Hooded Pony *dun dun dun...*

[Pontiac56]

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Well perhaps you should consider the length of the side story. Will it be significant enough length that it should be its own story folding back onto the main narrative or is it small enough that you can easily fit it in with the main storyline. Another way to tell might be which characters are involved and the location. If it is a very solo story and Midnight is isolated from the majority of his friends then it might make sense to be a side story, but if it just feels like a slightly more serious episode connected to the main storyline, then separating it on its own might not be worth it. Really in the end it comes down to what is the easiest and most practical solution to you. Is it worth a side story or is it better as one tale?

I wish you luck on your decision my friend

[Wolven5]

2555676 Thnx 4 helping me make up my mind, main story it is

[Pontiac56]

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Your welcome

[Wolven5]

2555746 I need a good title...

Whattya think of "The Midnight Dour"?

[Pontiac56]

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I like it. Provides a serious vibe to the chapter without giving away how dark it is. It also specifies that it will be largely about Midnight himself so we are prepared for him being the primary protagonist through the chapter. Nice work

[Wolven5]

2555950 Hmm! Never thought of it like that. Subtle yet makes a certain point clear!

Thnx so much for that, you've got great insight!