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A novel's tone/atmosphere is typically established within the first few chapters of the book. So, let's say, we establish the story as a light-hearted, over-the-top fantasy deconstruction, with hu...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T09:13:47Z (about 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Mephistopheles
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2019-12-08T09:13:47Z (about 5 years ago)
A novel's tone/atmosphere is typically established within the first few chapters of the book. So, let's say, we establish the story as a light-hearted, over-the-top fantasy deconstruction, with humor only I will understand. And now, how am I supposed to turn this into a psychological horror, where the repurposed enchantment and illusion spells, from the D&D 5e System Reference Documents, dispense great misery on the characters. Establishing the tone is one thing, shifting it either to the lighter or the darker side is a different one. **How do I execute this tone shift without it feeling awkward?**
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2018-06-25T20:58:57Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 7