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Apr 21, 2025

Well I definitely wasn't expecting the chapter to circle around... you know

Either way, the world building is VERY strong with this story. I don't understand how it exactly works, but you do an excellent job in adding bits and pieces of the world this novel takes place in.

Also, when I read that the apartment was subsidized by Synaptech, I was like "oh... damn."

I feel a subtle tension lingering through each chapter. It doesn't take away from the levity of the conversations, but each time I finish reading a chapter, I just think to myself about the additional details I've learned of Synaptech. This novel is quite interesting in how it balances tension and levity.

... Of course, this might also come from the fact that I'm assuming things will go wrong at some point, so maybe a different reader will have different thoughts during their reading process. Well, actually, this is a bit obvious. Of course they'll have different thoughts than myself

IRIS.exe

Chapter:5

Apr 21, 2025

To:ARION

That is a VERY courageous decision. There are people who give up halfway through the contest and abandon their work because they believe they can't finish (or believe it's not worth finishing). Which is fine, but it does sometimes makes me sad at the unfulfilled potentials of their works.

So it's very admirable to see someone have faith in their own work enough to the point they would rather take their time and continue with their own vision.

That said, if you change your mind and ending up participating contest, I would not view it as you compromising with your initial decision. You can do whatever you want. I'm a mere observer, so I don't want to sway you in a direction you dislike.

IRIS.exe

Chapter:4

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

Ngl the romantic moment only appeared because I got stuck while writing, so I was like, "maybe this is how things would have played out...?"

And then I went back and went like "uh, wait, this feels wrong."

Then I realized why it was so hard to write the scene--because everyone (including me, the writer) was avoiding talking about the true consequences of the situation at hand.

So the scene in 8.2 was changed drastically. I think I'm happier with this version than the scrapped version. And because 8.2 is linked with 8.3, I think 8.3 also benefitted massively from the changes in 8.2.

(I was struggling with both these chapters, but the breakthrough in 8.2 made it easier to finish 8.3. It really shows the importance of setting proper foundations.)

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:44

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

Yeah, 13k words, left. I think it really helps with the feeling of "y'all better say and do everything y'all need to before y'all run out of time."
I don't know why I used "y'all" three times in that sentence but I find it funny so I'll leave it like that

Also, when you think about it... Atlas is probably older than even Rutger, who is like... in his 50s. So enough said.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:44

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

At this point, just set it as your cover and I'll just judge it on your comment section

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

You can put it on your showcase in the novel--I'll let you know through your own comments.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

I personally avoid AI at all costs. It can be good for a cover, but there's not enough control I have over what is produced for me to be comfortable with using them. For example, my internal picture of Atlas could never be properly reproduced by AI.

So I'd say try to find some kind of important symbol that you might use in the story (or a symbol that makes sense) and put it in the cover. That's the approach I went with my own cover.

For people like you and me (I'm assuming you're not an artist) who can't fully draw out their imaginations onto paper, I think it's best if we stick to simpler things. Either that, or you can ask someone to draw.

And make sure you edit heavily (not excluding simple filters) so the cover looks like a proper cover. Personally I think a lot of people struggle with making the title of the novel feel like a part of the cover itself--so that's also something you'll have to work on, too.

Sometimes simplicity is best, especially when you don't have the means to create something complex AND original.

Good luck :>

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

Lol in retrospect I should have taken this comment as foreshadowing the fact that I wouldn't like the chapter lmaooo

I've revamped the chapter. The beginning ~200 words should be the same, but their conversation takes a different turn. Yay.
I think this sequence of events make more sense, in my opinion. And I think the chapter goes into a perspective that belongs somewhere this story. I decided it would be good to talk about it here.

Now, it's time for me to run a check on 8.3 and then upload that...

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 21, 2025

To:Orionless

I'm fixing 8.2 in the background while also writing 8.3
I didn't realize how careful I have to be for the next few chapters because I was too focused on reaching the finale.

I'll rerelease 8.2 alongside 8.3, probably. Because they'll probably go hand-in-hand.

I think this is why I used to release chapters in chunks--the chapters you release always affect one another, so sometimes it's better to go back and forth between two chapters to add or delete dialogue for the scenes to remain coherent.

I think I almost made a critical mistake by rushing into 8.2 LOL

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:42

Apr 20, 2025

To:Orionless

So I do want to acknowledge that there's a comment that I deleted here while thinking about how far the novel has come. I want to acknowledge that it was a very important comment for myself, but I had to delete it because it looked quite wrong out of context. I went a bit too far behind the scenes in the comment for my own comfort (and phrased something in a way that could be interpreted in the wrong way).

I know it's not that big of a deal on paper, but I do feel like I've tampered with the history of this novel's writing process, so... I felt like I should apologize. Maybe not to you specifically (because really, why would you be bothered), but maybe just... to the novel itself. I feel bad. This isn't on the level of me quickly deleting like a stupid comment I wrote. I think the comment I deleted originally had a pretty large impact on the writing process this novel.

I just wanted to acknowledge that. I do feel like it was a cowardly decision in retrospect, so I guess that's why I'm writing this comment.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:7

Apr 20, 2025

To:Orionless

Bro... I just have a lot of free time in my hands this year. If I was in my university right now, my grades would be getting absolutely steam rolled if I was writing this novel at this pace LOL

I just want to get this story out before I return back to studying, I guess. So I'm giving it my best shot.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 20, 2025

To:Orionless

Ehhhhh. I mean I'm uncomfortable with full on romance (since it's often ended badly for me), but I'm very aware of unspoken love. So I'm comfortable with writing romantic feelings, but VERY comfortable with writing successful romantic relationships (because every romantic relationship I've had ended in shambles LOL regrets and tragedy galore)

But yeah. I felt that this was an appropriate conclusion to their relationship.

FYI, in that "parallel universe" I keep talking about, they never admit their feelings (because in that universe where Atlas successfully holds up the sky once more, Mary and Atlas would have to continue living apart. So Atlas doesn't say anything like this because he doesn't want her to wait for his return).

So in a way, this is one of the positives of this sequence of events. They can be a bit more honest with each other before they separate.

... Oof. Well, damn.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 20, 2025

To:Orionless

I've had a basic skeleton to follow since the beginning of Part 2. So... that's why, I guess. This scene and the upcoming scenes are all basically planned--the specific details are what I really need to think about in the scenes haha

I just put the characters in the scene and let them behave the way I think they would. At least that's how this specific chapter was written.

So the scenes are controlled, the interactions are less controlled (but obviously I do know when my imagination is going haywire. That's when I step in as the author). That's the gist of how I write, I think. I don't know.

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:43

Apr 20, 2025

Admittedly, the "deleted" dialogue was just Atlas asking Victor about how they could make the best of their losing situation. That's what lead to his decision in Idealism Ω.

I don't think Victor was ever in a proper state of mind to talk to Atlas in the entirety of the present story. So all Victor did in their conversation was respond to Atlas's questions.

In that parallel universe (the originally intended "good" ending of this story) though, yes, they do have a nice talk about their ideals. And they realize that they're quite similar.

Buuuuut this is the other, doomed universe this is what we're stuck with HAHA but I do admit this sequence of events are more interesting to me

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:42

Apr 20, 2025

To:Orionless

I'll try my best, for sure. That's all I can promise

Mr. Atlas

Chapter:42

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