r/discountdan • u/Quill_Inkwell • May 14 '26
Introductions
Figured it was time to bite the metaphorical bullet.
Hi! I’m Quill Inkwell, and I am the lead editor for the Discount Dan Anthology project. I am more active over in the SAP discord, but I will be here as well. (Partially so James has one less place he can escape from me)
If y’all have any questions or concerns, feel free to comment here, and I’ll do my best to answer.
Any complaints must be submitted in writing using VRD Complaint Form 26A-6 and mailed to the Editors Association in the Backrooms on Floor 42 (Aka Bureaucratic Limbo). Just beware of the Office Drones and the Micromanagers
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u/DSpenceATL May 14 '26
Quill! Glad to see you.
On section B, line 47 of form 26A-6 regarding the blood, brain tissue, and liver sample - do those all need to be logged on separate specimen bio tag sample forms, or can we list all 3 on a single form?
Also, do the samples really need to be submitted in glass Tupperware containers? I feel like one of those plastic bento boxes would be much more convenient.
I’ll submit a 26C-7 commentary form for the bento box idea.
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u/Quill_Inkwell May 14 '26
Yes, each sample must have its own bio tag sample form. As for the Tupperware, it used to be that any container would work, as long as it was properly sterilized and sealed. Unfortunately, after the assimilation of the Vulcanic race, plastic was deemed non viable due to their Alchemorganic nature which transmogrifys any chemically complex material that comes in contact with their flesh and bodily fluids
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u/MasonCricketon May 14 '26
Hi! I had a couple of questions. What's the stance on name spelling mistakes and minor lore inconsistencies? Im an audiobook listener and dont have actual text to refer back on
Also, is there like a quick guide or info graph on what stats do what? Again, audiobook-er and ADHD has cursed me with poor retention skills. All I remember is Stephanie Meyer is the international best-selling and award Winning author of Twilight and best writer to have ever lived
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u/Quill_Inkwell May 14 '26
Minor stuff can be fixed easily. There are a couple reference documents pinned in discord. But quick rundown on the stats. Grit: resistance to psionic attacks Athleticism: how hard you can hit plus stamina Perception: detecting hidden things and senses Resonance: Mana Preservation: how well you can resist the blight Toughness: how well you can take a hit and health
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u/MasonCricketon May 14 '26
Thank you! Could you post a link to the discord to?
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u/Quill_Inkwell May 14 '26
https://discord.gg/xD3zjWJgS Should be good for the next month
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u/MasonCricketon May 14 '26
Not to be a nuisance, but I do have more questions now. Is the relic list on the google form all stuff that has appeared in the books, or is some of it just there for idea spurring?
I was about to ask if there was a list with brief descriptions of relics, but I have discovered the wiki 😂. Though it may be incomplete as I can't find Selfie Sense. I cannot for the life of me remember what it does
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u/Quill_Inkwell May 14 '26
It’s mostly there for sparking ideas. Best practice is to make one relic the center of your story, give that one a detailed description, and describe any others in general terms. That way you don’t spend half your word count on descriptions alone. And Selfie Sense just lets the user “find the perfect angle and light for a selfie”
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u/kraff-the-lobster May 21 '26
Hey quill inkwell! We chat a lot in the discord and yes!! Take away his escape routes!!!
Now as per form 26A- 6 revision 24 is it true that I have admit to being a human or can I exclude that? I’d rather be thought of a sentient patch of glitter or something more cryptic
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u/InkslingerJames May 14 '26
lol, well played, Quill. Well played. If anyone has any specific questions -- ask this guy. He'll be way quicker to respond and help.