Note. I'm not sure whether this thread is in it's rightful place, so if I've put it where I'm not supposed to please move it.
I have been inactive for close to a year now, mainly because I just haven't been drawing or writing very much. However, I have actually been working on a little something recently, and that little something gave birth to this thread. You see, I've began writing a story that will hopefully be slightly more long lived than my last attempt at a narrative (Part of which I posted on the forums, the other part I've kept to myself). Because of my hope for it's longevity, I have decided to make this thread and see how people would feel about the ideas behind the story, before I post the first part.
Alright, the focal character of the story will be the son of the ruler of a vast intergalactic empire.
There will be specific issues the character has to deal with that I don't want to reveal at this point, but I will try my best to make them as original as I can (As in, nothing about him dealing with adolescent stuff and that lot).
The Imperial army's apparel will be loosely based on that of Ancient Rome's, and some of the Empire's more organised enemies will be based on some groups of people who might not be considered civilised by most.
There will be some crazy technological concepts like Space whaling, Space restaurants, Space-based industrial complexes and BLOODY FLOATING SPACE CITIES, THINK CLOUD CITY IN SPACE!
... Ahem, as I was saying.
There will be some violent and blunt parts, but I'm going to try and hammer some philosophical messages into the story, none of which will advocate war or violence.
There will be humorous parts, or at least parts I hope people will find humorous.
So, please just give me some feedback on what I said, feel free to inquire further (I have not actually said that much, in hindsight...), and please, please, please make some suggestions for what you would like to see in the story. Thank you, and I promise I'll try to at least be a little involved in the MR community from now on, and not just go MIA for a year.
EDIT. The basic plot will involve the empire being beset on all sides by its enemies (Much like the last days of Rome), and the son being forced to step up and take charge to save his motherland. He will also have to get involved in the very political side of things, quelling smaller revolts within the empire as well as making sure people do not take sides with the enemy.