Lois Lane's Night Out
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TheLowKing
Really Really Experienced
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Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Somewhere north of 200 chapters left to write - probably more, as likes come in. Still trying to balance LLNO and Good Sex, which is going slow. But we continue to grind on. I wouldn't be surprised if it passes 7,000 chapters, way things are going. But probably less than 7,500. Having said that, I've probably jinxed it. But WE SHALL SEE.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Writing's been a little slow this month, but working on it. Latest chapters haven't been attracting much attention, but that makes sense when you think about it: these are the branches being capped off because they failed to generate sufficient interest for sequels. Still, it's nice to have endings for these branches, even if a bit abrupt, instead of just leaving them dangling.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
For the morbidly curious, wondering how the chapters pan out:
Chapter: # of chapters
1: 1
2: 7
3: 16
4: 25
5: 37
6: 58
7: 96
8: 165
9: 225
10: 281
11: 325
12: 356
13: 294
14: 455
15: 515
16: 535
17: 553
18: 573
19: 625
20: 779
21: 302
22: 156
23: 86
24: 53
25: 39
26: 22
27: 14
28: 11
29: 6
30: 5
31: 4
32: 4
33: 4
34: 2
35: 1
36: 1
For a total of 6,732.
Maybe not the best-written chapters, but quantity has a quality all of its own.
Chapter: # of chapters
1: 1
2: 7
3: 16
4: 25
5: 37
6: 58
7: 96
8: 165
9: 225
10: 281
11: 325
12: 356
13: 294
14: 455
15: 515
16: 535
17: 553
18: 573
19: 625
20: 779
21: 302
22: 156
23: 86
24: 53
25: 39
26: 22
27: 14
28: 11
29: 6
30: 5
31: 4
32: 4
33: 4
34: 2
35: 1
36: 1
For a total of 6,732.
Maybe not the best-written chapters, but quantity has a quality all of its own.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Sorry this has been so slow lately, real life continues.
Been seeing a lot fewer likes lately, which makes sense. I DO try to accommodate suggestions and requests, and post as regularly as I can to keep the interest up, but the focus is on winding up the least-popular branches as the whole thing is slowly winding down, so that has an effect on the whole thing.
Plus, I think the size of LLNO intimidates new readers.
Been seeing a lot fewer likes lately, which makes sense. I DO try to accommodate suggestions and requests, and post as regularly as I can to keep the interest up, but the focus is on winding up the least-popular branches as the whole thing is slowly winding down, so that has an effect on the whole thing.
Plus, I think the size of LLNO intimidates new readers.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
2023 began with Lois Lane's Night Out at 5,921 chapters.
2023 ends with Lois Lane's Night Out at 6,895 chapters.
Honestly thought I'd be done by now, but there's still a bit more left to do. Haven't quite hit my writing goals this year either. It's been nuts. But, we persevere. Here's hoping at least a few folks enjoy it and the writing isn't all crap.
2023 ends with Lois Lane's Night Out at 6,895 chapters.
Honestly thought I'd be done by now, but there's still a bit more left to do. Haven't quite hit my writing goals this year either. It's been nuts. But, we persevere. Here's hoping at least a few folks enjoy it and the writing isn't all crap.
TheLowKing
Really Really Experienced
I'd also say longer.
It's the last chapter, so reader who aren't into the subject matter can just ditch it without risking missing out on crucial story beats. And those that are into it will get an double helping, yum.
It's the last chapter, so reader who aren't into the subject matter can just ditch it without risking missing out on crucial story beats. And those that are into it will get an double helping, yum.
exxxidor456
Experienced
I always like longer threads in general. Especially endings, which have things to wrap up.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Hit another little milestone. Slowly but surely wrapping things up. There are currently 6,936 chapters, and 187 end chapters left to write. Trying to manage a steady 2-3 chapters a day, but endings take longer and real life is still...hectic.
With likes, the total number of chapters will almost certainly be higher, but since these are closing off the least-popular branches and not many people are doing archive binges, I expect LLNO to drop down in the ratings over the next month. Such is life.
With likes, the total number of chapters will almost certainly be higher, but since these are closing off the least-popular branches and not many people are doing archive binges, I expect LLNO to drop down in the ratings over the next month. Such is life.
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Chapter 7,000 posted.
Writing is slow as molasses, but the story isn't done yet! A lot of completed branches, though. Just imagine if this was a fandom folks were actually invested in!
Writing is slow as molasses, but the story isn't done yet! A lot of completed branches, though. Just imagine if this was a fandom folks were actually invested in!
Zeebop
CHYOA Guru
Dropped off a bit because of real life, but now that the writing on Good Sex is done, I'm back to the grind.
I think - and this is going to be weird for a story where the longest branch length is less than 40 chapters - that Lois Lane's Night Out has gone on too long, and most of the audience for it has moved on. Haven't had a proper archive binge in ages. But a part of that is also the determined effort on my part to wrap up the long-orphaned branches.
I think - and this is going to be weird for a story where the longest branch length is less than 40 chapters - that Lois Lane's Night Out has gone on too long, and most of the audience for it has moved on. Haven't had a proper archive binge in ages. But a part of that is also the determined effort on my part to wrap up the long-orphaned branches.