The Art of Sims Storytelling
Hi guys! @CathyTea and I were talking, and we thought we'd try making a thread that would be focused solely on writing, especially Sims story writing. The writers' lounge thread is great for being ...
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@RipuAncestor @MedleyMisty I think the key thing to realize (which RipuAncestor has already mentioned, so I'm agreeing with you here!) is that there's a difference between completely silly/mindless humor (which I do know some people still enjoy, and I enjoy myself sometimes when I need a good laugh!) and clever or interesting or 'smart' humor. I enjoy lighthearted and humorous stuff, but I prefer it when it has some sort of depth to it.
I guess what I'm saying is (just my opinion!) I don't think it's fair to completely discredit a humorous or lighthearted story. They can be clever and deep as well, and even if they aren't, they are a source of joy, happiness, and amusement to readers :) (All this being said, I still prefer to write and read more serious stories. But I can appreciate the merits of a well-written comedy story!)
I guess what I'm saying is (just my opinion!) I don't think it's fair to completely discredit a humorous or lighthearted story. They can be clever and deep as well, and even if they aren't, they are a source of joy, happiness, and amusement to readers :) (All this being said, I still prefer to write and read more serious stories. But I can appreciate the merits of a well-written comedy story!)
