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This is a problem I usually come across with my stories. I often worry about whether the plotlines I introduce are realistic or not, and it's usually something that can't be solved with a simple Go...
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System
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2019-12-08T08:40:31Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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noClue
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2019-12-08T08:40:31Z (almost 5 years ago)
This is a problem I usually come across with my stories. I often worry about whether the plotlines I introduce are realistic or not, and it's usually something that can't be solved with a simple Google search. Example: One of the characters in my story, a young boy, is locked up in a cell and is on the verge of starvation before he's rescued. However, the rescuers are unable to get him to a hospital, but they are able to supply him with food. Unfortunately, the boy is at a point where he would need intense medical attention to recover. Giving him food only delays his death, hopefully until they can find help before he dies. How can I know how long the boy could survive under such circumstances? How can I find out what would be realistic in such a situation? This is a pretty simple example, but I've got a lot more, where I just can't simply look up the answer. I could just make something up, even if it doesn't make sense later, but I'd like for it to be in the realm of possibility.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2018-04-30T12:38:09Z (over 6 years ago)
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