I have no practical experience with battle (and I hope this continues to be the case.) However, I would think there would be many rescources that are good for this type of “research.” My first suggestion would be to watch old film/documentary footage of Vietnam, Korea, or World War II. I think you’ll find that each of these had abttles that felt differently. Second, I’d interview Veterans. There is no better resource than those who have lived through it. If there ever IS a flow to battle- those that survived it will know it best.

More to follow…

I’m surprised by the statement that you find Stackpole’s character development superior. (I assume this to be in comparison to Zahn’s work, which you referenced the day before.)

I thought Zahn’s strength was his replication of the “feel” of a Star Wars film. A limited omniscience with a “cliffhanger” sense of story (which also invites myriad possibilities as “anything” can happen.) In that type of storytelling, character development is limited- as the character has a limited role to play and the STORY takes precedence. Characters are in essence “disposable.”

My familiarity with Stackpole’s work is limited, but I didn’t find his character development to be especially engaging. Not that it was poor, but it was not what I would consider “superior” in the overaching sense.

Anyways, I’m looking forward to reading the work as you develop it.

When will we get to read some of these?

Mandy