JmOz Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Having nothing intelegent to say about the new FH book yet, I do want to ask Steve a question: How fast do you go through Keyboards? 709 pages, wow... After I have read some I will comment on the Playtest boards... What is the ESTIMATED cost of this book going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 I too am curious as to what Steve's WPM is and how he manages to put in that much keyboard time without developing carpal tunnel or secretary's spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 Originally posted by Old Man I too am curious as to what Steve's WPM is and how he manages to put in that much keyboard time without developing carpal tunnel or secretary's spread. For efficiency they are combined into "carpal spread". Good news is that it can be assisted through a combinaton of isometric clenches and ergonomically correct underwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted June 4, 2003 Report Share Posted June 4, 2003 The cost of the book is $31.99. I don't know that I've ever had my WPM clocked, come to think of it. I average around 1,000 words per hour when not distracted or forced to do lots of research. According to my guesstimates, over the main writing period for FH I averaged 8,000 words per working day (high of 13,500, lows of around 5,000). As for carpal tunnel and whatnot -- I try to take care and not do too much typing at once. I frequently have to turn away from the keyboard to look stuff up in books, use the calculator, etc. Believe me, that's one malady I would strongly prefer to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Eh, just crush your wrists in sporting accidents; they'll take the carpal tunnel out as part of the reconstructive surgery. Granted, the nerve damage is unkewl, but nothing is 100% good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Originally posted by Old Man secretary's spread. You have to pay extra for that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Originally posted by Killer Shrike Eh, just crush your wrists in sporting accidents; they'll take the carpal tunnel out as part of the reconstructive surgery. Granted, the nerve damage is unkewl, but nothing is 100% good. Well, granted, Steve is rumored to have a beu. Maybe he could get someone else to type for him. I really should lay down now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherSkip Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 no it's faster when one brain does both(the thinking and typing) Best preventative mesure for CTS? Take courses in massage therapy. Massage Therapists discovered CTS loooong before any dull Sec. started noticing. Essentially you more or less do finger stretches before beggining typing for the day, those exercises also stretch the CT's and gets them warmed up and ready for a 13k typing day. or dealing with 8 200+# rich guys for an hour of massages each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long ...over the main writing period for FH I averaged 8,000 words per working day I could never approach that and I average five hours of keyboard time per day. Of course it's always on different keyboards and involves excessive use of bizarre punctuation keys. But even typing in english I'm just not that fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted June 5, 2003 Report Share Posted June 5, 2003 Everybody's got a talent, I s'pose. Some guys are great at basketball, some at video games, some at dancing, some at picking up women, some at drawing, some at math. Me, I write fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long Me, I write fast. And big. You also write big. I think it was Chris Avellone who once quipped, "They don't call it a Long manuscript for nothing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverName Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long The cost of the book is $31.99. I don't know that I've ever had my WPM clocked, come to think of it. I average around 1,000 words per hour when not distracted or forced to do lots of research. According to my guesstimates, over the main writing period for FH I averaged 8,000 words per working day (high of 13,500, lows of around 5,000). Good Lord! I've managed about 6-8k over a weekend. Pardon me...I'm going to go throw myself under a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melchior777 Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Having just finished reading FH, here is my initial response. MY DEAR SWEET MONKEY! How in the world you managed to sum up, or at least mention, nearly every piece of medival historical data concerning fightning, armor, weapons, etc., I've learned in my four years in the SCA is astounding. The wpm thing is cool, but the sheer amount of information in this book is unreal. Steve, you are 'da MAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensman Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Re: Wow Steve, Originally posted by JmOz Having nothing intelegent to say about the new FH book yet, I do want to ask Steve a question: How fast do you go through Keyboards? 709 pages, wow... After I have read some I will comment on the Playtest boards... What is the ESTIMATED cost of this book going to be? Okay, I am a hardcore gamer. I will try and refrain from religious superlatives, and vulgar expletives but... Holy F 'ing C_%$#@! Last time I felt anything like this was when I saw the Matrix for the first time at a sneak preview. This is how I like my Fantasy Hero, and Steve has, and all his playtest henchmen, put into a Fantasy Heronomicon concepts and mechanics that even experienced players in my games are still figuring out. Cost? BAh ! What price do you pay for gold. Pure gold that then has the value add of clear, inspiring artistry? No price would be too much.. < End Hyperbole > Short Reply: Great Stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdbase Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Long Everybody's got a talent, I s'pose. Some guys are great at basketball, some at video games, some at dancing, some at picking up women, some at drawing, some at math. Me, I write fast. Being a fast writer is much better than being a slow write or even a half-fast writer. If you don't get it say it out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Last time I felt anything like this was when I saw the Matrix for the first time at a sneak preview. Remembering how I felt when I first saw THE MATRIX, I count this as high praise indeed. Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mad GM Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 It's almost as if you felt you had alot to say on the topic. Heck, the bibliography is probably a short chapter from most books. Fess up, all the previous books were just a practice to limber up your fingers for FH, right? And FH is just practice for Dark Champions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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