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Yup, yeah, I'm posting this at 2AM, because I have no sense of self-control, nor self-preservation and nobody's here to stop me ;P
Anyway… I took a lot of liberties with this one, so I hope yall like it.
-Wanderheil
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Posted twice because the first one wasn't uploading, faulty internet, apologies.
-Wanderheil
Not a fan of this one. I don't like how this essentially scp-ifies the Library. You present your Library card, like an O5 card, you login to the database, like the scp database, you say the equivalent 'Black Moon Howls' catchphrase, etc. The language is formal and plain, like an scp document. You talk about infohazards, administrative departments, you use the framing device of someone logging back into a database — a common scp trope, and you reference dimension A6K from SCP-6001. There's also loads of extraneous and unnecessary details about the user that contribute nothing to the document.
The actual descriptions of the levels underneath the Library are interesting, sure, but they are also just backrooms-ifying the Library. Moreover, you don't do anything with them. It's just exposition for the sake of exposition. And yeah, I understand that's the point of this post but I'd at least like to see an attempt at making the presentation original? Why would the Library even have a bureau of investigation? It's already established that the Library is operated by weird alien archivists and ancient ineffable magic systems.
That's not to say I don't appreciate different headcanons to do with the Library's functionings — I very much do, however I just can't get into this formal, meticulously documented interpretation of the Library. I much prefer the Library being a nebulous vague place explored through stories, as that's the whole point of the Library. To me the Library is an experience, not a numbered list.
I appreciate the feedback! I will admit that the way it was written made me flinch a little. Regardless of that, I can see where you're coming from with the "exposition for the sake of exposition" though I certainly did not intend it that way, more as a presentation for the character and what the WBI constantly has to deal with, it's a common mistake of mine to drown articles in information.
As for the WBI following SCP tropes and vibes, that is very much deliberate, it's less of the -Library- needing it, and more of -certain patrons- needing it, yes the place is run by the Library staff, but they're incredibly neutral in most scenarios, with limited morals and sense of justice, moreover, the WL has shown itself to be an incredibly dangerous place.
The picture I was trying to paint was of a Bureau that understands the Library is —an— experience, they just wish to make it a —safer— experience, for all of those that desire it, like gettin' an insurance plan, haha.
I will try to make that clearer in any future article for them, or if I end up rewriting this one. Thanks again!
-Wanderheil
Almost a year later, never saw your reply haha. I feel bad because my original comment borders on vitriolic — I must've been in a bad mood that day. Thanks for being so receptive to it regardless, and I hope you do end up writing more for the WBI! I never commented on the strengths of this article probably because I was so focused on what I didn't like, but this article does a good job at creating a cohesive world with a lot of potential for further stories, and the CSS is an achievement in itself.
Mirroring alot of what's been said before. The CSS on this piece is great and does a good job introducing a lot of world building into the setting
This gives me Backrooms vibes
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