every time i try to condense things it gets the feeling of being overstuffed, and i can't get the pacing right. i generally don't like to make time just pass, usually from one viewpoint a story only lasts a few days at most...i feel it gives more of a visceral feel that way.

only problem being is if you condense something the like, it makes everything edge in together and it just feels like all the themes and ideas are flushed together in some giant crapper.

ah well...just takes more practice...and maybe i should try different pacing