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ski lodge thread!
ski lodge thread!
My obsession with ski lodges isn't exactly a secret on here, so this won't be surprising for a lot of people. I just think it's remarkable how we've managed to create and develop an entire genre of writing that only exists here. Anyway, there are so many good lodges that are finished sitting in the back threads and I've saved a lot of links so I thought I'd share my reccomendations for anyone that wants to get into amazing older ski lodges! i'm not sure if the links will work if I put them here so I'll post them once this thread goes up!
submitted by Silver Crystal, age Milky Way, Infinity
(October 22, 2024 - 9:18 am)
(October 22, 2024 - 9:18 am)
Completed ski lodges you should check out!:
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/389370
Magicae Palace by Simul Stoicheio (Luna-Starr)
Possibly my favorite ski lodge of all time!! Luna is a masterful writer and the setting is so incredible and magical.
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/369554
Ryokan Suzaran by Summer and Sukaretto (Viola? and Alizarine)
Another all time fave!! These two wrote this in one month which is insane.
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/283794
Lake Lelillo by Cassy and Lily (Micearenice)
My favorite lodge by Mice and the longest lodge ever written! The dedication and detail is incredible.
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/439713?page=7
Quendor Express by the Conductor (Random Person)
Not super traditional in its format, really cool!
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/192112
Farm Story by Farmer’s Assistant (Micearenice)
Super fun lodge by Mice in the earlier days of lodge writing!
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/463134
The Ski Lodge Story by Mx. Sam (Luna-Starr)
Technically the sequel to Magicae Palace but I don’t think you have to have read it to understand what goes on. The finale to Luna’s lodge writing and takes place at an actual ski lodge!
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/543102
Wayfarer Island by Storm (Silver Crystal aka me)
Absolutely shameless self promo haha sorry :)) I wrote this last year and it’s still my longest project to date.
Ski lodges that aren’t completed but you should still check out:
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/431629
Golden Palace Hotel by the Palace Keeper (Morning)
Last updated in 2021 but mostly completed and so so good!
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/534793
Lockaria House by Socie Grishelm (pangolin)
Ongoing lodge! Almost at it’s two year anniversary, genuinely the best writing of any ski lodge ever PLEASE go read it!!
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/514749
Echo Lunation’s Hotel for the Empty by Atom, Rose, and Echo (Periwinkle)
Ongoing lodge! Going for two years now, some of my favorite hosts ever and such a cool plot!!
BONUS:
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/106893
TON’s original Ski Lodge
The one that started it all. It’ll look drastically different than the modern ski lodges we have now but still super fun and interesting to see the origins from 12 years ago.
There’s definitely more, but these are some of my favorites. Feel free to add more!! If you’ve read any of these feel free to comment w your thoughts!
(October 22, 2024 - 10:22 am)
Hehehe, thank you! I love these things, even if I'm not as active in them anymore
(October 22, 2024 - 2:05 pm)
I've done a lot of looking at old ski lodges, and my favorite was definitely yours (Wayfarer Island). The writing was amazing and something I'd expect to see in a published book, and the story was also incredible. I literally made a drawing of a lighthouse with a person outside watching the water, inspired by the ski lodge, which is kind of embarrassing now that I think about it, but whatever. If you ever write another ski lodge (no pressure, it's entirely up to you if you do), I would definitely want to be part of it, or just read along.
(October 22, 2024 - 4:42 pm)
Awww thank you so much Amity!! That means so much to me. I had so much fun working on Wayfarer Island and I'm still proud of it. I'm not sure if I'll do another one (I'm pretty busy rn) but maybe in the spring when the workload is less heavy. Making art based on my lodge is super amazing and not embarsssing at all, I'd love to see it if you're comfortable :))
(October 22, 2024 - 6:16 pm)
Okay, but it's nothing special :)
(October 25, 2024 - 11:05 pm)
Omg!! I'm so glad that I inspired you to make something. The post-lodge vibes with Storm lonely on the island forever... :((
(October 26, 2024 - 3:24 pm)
That wasn't actually what I was thinking of :) I had a certain death in mind for it (hopefully you can tell which one, but if not, near the ending). But I guess it could work both ways, and it's cool that you interpreted it that way :D I feel sorry for Storm. I wonder if anyone else would find the island at some point.
(October 27, 2024 - 7:44 am)
OH WOW you're right I know exactly what you're talking about!! I love that scene so much, thanks for drawing it!! And yes, I wonder if anyone will find the island.......
(October 27, 2024 - 10:05 am)
(October 22, 2024 - 1:34 pm)
Ooh, I'll try to dig up some of my favorites to add too!! Thanks for this @Silver (and I agree that your ski lodge was one of the best written that I've read!! I love a lot of the ski lodges that you mentioned, actually!!!)!!
(October 26, 2024 - 12:21 am)
how did i only just see this?? thanks for compiling all these awesome ski lodges, Silver, and for the shout-out!! Wayfarer Island is definitely one of my favorite ski lodges - you should absolutely go read it, and if you've already read it, then you should go reread it :D
here's some more of my favorites!
finished lodges~
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/145605
RMS Tiny by The Ominous
one of the most hilarious ski lodges - not even ski lodges, just pieces of writing in general, actually - that i've ever read. i believe it's also the first ski lodge to a) not be written by T.O.N. and b) not take place in a literal ski lodge.
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/517836
The Alston House by Dr. Ellis Verin (Luna-Starr)
this ski lodge is super short - it takes place over just one day! and i mean, it's Luna-Starr, c'mon, what else do i need to say?
unfinished lodges~
http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/458929
Camp Juniper by Liberté and Basil (Morning & NerdFace)
i think this was the first ski lodge i started reading along with? it's kind of dark as far as ski lodges go, but obviously nothing that's not appropriate for the cb. some of my favorite hosts ever - Liberté Reine is absolutely iconic. it's also done some pretty brilliant things with ski lodge genre! (last updated 2023)
those are all the lodges i have time to dig up right now, but i'll definitely be back :D
(November 13, 2024 - 7:32 pm)