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Title: How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Aureliano on January 03, 2008, 08:35:19 PM
I have a huge mental block and have not been able to post in HA2 because of it.  Any tips?
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on January 03, 2008, 08:46:17 PM
My favorite thing to do is to act out the scene in question.  I usually go over maybe three, four, five different scenarios before I'm able to go on.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Uximadesk on January 03, 2008, 08:48:17 PM
If you write frequently, try to write something that is calling your attention right now. Sometimes you have to get those things out of the way to get to where you are needed.
Or if you're trying to write about a situation, try to put yourself in a place that reminds you of that particular situation. What I do then is to try to describe it to myself as I do it (like walking around the house with the lights off).

IDK... Each mind is unique and very complex, try to see if that works for you.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: MagmarFire on January 04, 2008, 09:05:04 AM
Maybe you could also use your dreams to give you ideas? You know, see if you could make the scenarios in your dreams somewhat compatible with what you're trying to do.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: darkphantomime on January 04, 2008, 10:40:57 AM
I recommend Jack Daniels, and LOTS of it!
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Fishalicious on January 04, 2008, 11:22:28 AM
I don't have mental blocks. I have art blocks.

And I hate cube-shaped things. (no offense, 'cube.)

Er, I get over them by sketching out my dreams... or doodling. I'm not sure it really works for you, you know. >_>
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: DW on January 04, 2008, 03:49:27 PM
I like to assume that I am the character. It helps, I just try to imagine what's running through their head at the moment.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Takun on January 06, 2008, 06:26:48 AM
I do the same thing fisk does. i just keep on trying to draw or write. And sometimes I write out everything im thinking, that way theres nothing in my way of thinking about what I want to think about.  ;)
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Keaton on January 06, 2008, 10:37:47 AM
Quote from: Aureliano on January 03, 2008, 08:35:19 PM
I have a huge mental block and have not been able to post in HA2 because of it.  Any tips?

Do a mental jump by moving the Mental Wii Remote up rapidly.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Aureliano on January 15, 2008, 04:12:33 PM
Yeeeeeeaaaaaaa booooooiiiiii!!!!!!
I are teh winrar. Thanks Tacheon!
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Commodore Axilon on January 15, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
Quote from: Colonel Aureliano Buendia on January 15, 2008, 04:12:33 PM
Yeeeeeeaaaaaaa booooooiiiiii!!!!!!

(http://whiskeyfire.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/flava_flav.jpg)

FLAAAVAAAAAAA FLAAAAAAAAAAAAV!
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Twilight Wolf on January 15, 2008, 09:59:24 PM
That picture is going to give me nightmares. I hope you're happy.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Aureliano on January 16, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
I agree with TW here.  That thing is horrible.  BURN THEM! BURN MY EYES NAOWWW!!
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: MagmarFire on January 17, 2008, 01:51:08 PM
I think the picture did that to your eyes already. :P
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: JDog on January 17, 2008, 04:55:16 PM
Quote from: Colonel Aureliano Buendia on January 03, 2008, 08:35:19 PM
I have a huge mental block and have not been able to post in HA2 because of it.  Any tips?
mmhmm, mental blocks, yes, I've been there a few 100 times. now if only I could help you out. lol
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: DW on January 17, 2008, 04:57:32 PM
...Ha. Haha. Ha.

...

8)
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Keaton on January 17, 2008, 05:38:44 PM
Now now, Shika, let's not have to close this topic, too...  play nice.
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: DW on January 17, 2008, 09:54:52 PM
Yes, divorced Father...Or did you get me? I can't remember...
Title: Re:How do you get over a mental block?
Post by: Keaton on January 18, 2008, 12:02:18 PM
I think I got you, but I don't remember.  After a while, you all look the same...