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Q&A How To Settle On An Ending?

I've had a few different ideas for an ending that I've narrowed down to two. They both fit the tone and they both fit the story. But they are also completely different. How do I pick? For example,...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Lunar Eclyptica‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T07:59:50Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Lunar Eclyptica‭ · 2019-12-08T07:59:50Z (almost 5 years ago)
I've had a few different ideas for an ending that I've narrowed down to two. They both fit the tone and they both fit the story. But they are also completely different. How do I pick?

For example, one of the endings leaves a lot open but is more exciting. The other is more closed but deals with a lot more of the technical stuff that's not necessarily as fun and involves a lot more time jumps. One solves the problem better but the other gives an easier opportunity to reveal a crucial secret.

That was just to give you an idea of my struggle, but in general, after you've trimmed down your options, how do you pick from the ones that are left?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-02-18T18:01:20Z (almost 7 years ago)
Original score: 8