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PsychoFreaX Card-Carrying Villain >:D from Transcended Humanity Since: Jan, 2010
#1: Oct 22nd 2010 at 7:25:24 PM

I'm making a story where I switch the point of view and limelight between up to fifteen characters and still counting. Would that be too much?

Help?.. please...
Morgulion An accurate depiction from Cornholes Since: May, 2009
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#2: Oct 22nd 2010 at 7:26:42 PM

I'd say yes. Keeping track of that would be a pain, for me at least. Maybe lessen the role of some or multiple stories from one perspective.

If you have to, label the viewpoint changes clearly.

This is this.
jewelleddragon Also known as Katz from Pasadena, CA Since: Apr, 2009
Also known as Katz
#3: Oct 22nd 2010 at 7:43:42 PM

Unless you are the incarnate god of characterization, it will just be confusing.

Madrugada Zzzzzzzzzz Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: In season
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#4: Oct 22nd 2010 at 8:00:23 PM

As long as each switch is clear about who is the new POV character, I see no reason why it shouldn't work.

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