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Action/Adventure: December 07, 2016 Issue [#8010]

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 This week: Adventures in Virtual Reality
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Starting in January, I'll be working on a virtual reality training program instead of teaching. It is a very cool sort of project, in my view... scifi, tech-geek that I am. *Laugh* My role primarily will be writing adaptive scripts (based on several leadership theories and learning models) that evolve as the user learns new skills. It is essentially creative writing, and I couldn't be more excited! It should come as no surprise that I have virtual reality on my mind right now, but hey... maybe I can find a use for it. *Wink*



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Let's keep this newsletter short and sweet. Have you ever written a story that involved virtual reality (VR)? I started a novel based around the concept of VR before, but I couldn't say how common it is on WDC. I don't recall ever seeing a story involving VR on here before, in fact. If you haven't tried it, perhaps you should. Fantasy and scifi go hand-in-hand with the adventure genre, and VR would serve either well. Some VR-based prompts/ideas/brainstorming:

*Equalizer* Plots that would be impossible given the physics of the real world.
*Equalizer* VR as a vehicle for historic fiction.
*Equalizer* Once someone goes virtual, there is no escape... or is there?
*Equalizer* Where does reality end and virtual begin (old trope, but classics with a twist are fun)?
*Equalizer* VR update on a classic tale (Wizard of Oz... Alice in Wonderland... etc).
*Equalizer* Implants that create virtual memories to replace unpleasant real ones.
*Equalizer* VR as a form of "afterlife".
*Equalizer* Evil programmers with an agenda.
*Equalizer* What is the reality your character would most love/hate?
*Equalizer* Whatever your character imagines becomes reality for their loved ones.


These are just a couple of ideas off the top of my head, and to be honest, I came up with many many more. However, I think that I might use them myself sometime! *Laugh* Regardless, I'm sure that you all could add to the list yourselves. Scroll to the Q&A section to do just that. And remember, any type of fantasy world requires rules. VR is no exception. Figure out what your rules are, and then go wild bending them! *Wink*



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How have you incorporated virtual reality into your stories? *AsteriskB* If you haven't, can you think of a virtual reality prompt or idea that Action/Adventure writers might be interested in?

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In my last Action/Adventure newsletter, we discussed nonprofit organizations used for criminal activities. Here are some reader comments:

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A very interesting concept worth a look at. and prompt. I'm writing about a crooked lawyer who with a paid Dr. falsified the adoption of twins. Now one of the grand children has just discovered a woman who looks just like her grandmother..... now what?           From Quick-Quill Author Icon


How coincidental! *Ha* Sounds like an interesting story, love!



Smashing newsletter...now I trust no one! Seriously, though, bad does looks badder when it is dressed as good. Thanks, too, for highlighting the Scream Hallowe'en Contest. Write on and take care.           From Acme Author Icon


If you can't trust a nonprofit, who can you trust? *Laugh* Seriously though, there are a whole lot of nonprofits out there that don't help as much as you might think. And others that aren't legitimate at all. It wouldn't be too farfetched, sadly. Oh, and you're welcome!



Fortunately I haven't had any bad experience or read anything horrible about non-profit organizations in a story telling way either fiction or non-fiction. I hadn't even through of using this interesting and yet not good sceme for writing a story. I appreciate this information, much thanks.           From dogpack saving 4premium Author Icon


Glad to hear that, love! *Heart* I don't really recall it ever popping up in the books I was reading either. The closest is publicly owned institutions like universities and museums, which are technically nonprofit but not exactly what I mean by the term. At any rate, glad to provide a bit of inspiration (devious though it may have been).



I think using a non-profit as an evil organization is a wonderful idea! You have my brain working overtime now!           From Starr Phenix Author Icon


Did you come up with anything? If so, shoot me the link in a comment. Happy to highlight it in my next newsletter. *Wink* And if you haven't written one yet... no worries. The seed has been planted and will sprout in its own good time.


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