Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='- Sharpshooter -' timestamp='1322336090' post='5667336'] So I'm back, though I'll be significantly less active on the site as a whole with the exception of Fan Fiction from now on, I think. I'm putting Hidden Legacy on hold for now to work on a new project I came up with; it's one I'm actually looking forward to working on, though it might not be well received at all and if that's the case, I won't continue to write it past the pilot. It is a YuGiOh story, but it's different from a lot of the others in the sense that the main character has no idea how to duel, and before the story's beginning, has no idea what the game even is. It should be an interesting test episode, at least. I'd love to get some feedback on that once it's all good to go. [/quote] I apologise that I haven't read any of Hidden Legacy for a while. I will get there because I am enjoying it. So your new project is going to be someone discovering the game and, presumably, gets thrown in right at the deep end. Interesting, but can't see how its going to work if people are relying on a newb to save them and he's got to become magically good overnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1322340153' post='5667539'] I apologise that I haven't read any of Hidden Legacy for a while. I will get there because I am enjoying it. So your new project is going to be someone discovering the game and, presumably, gets thrown in right at the deep end. Interesting, but can't see how its going to work if people are relying on a newb to save them and he's got to become magically good overnight? [/quote] The basic premise is we start with the main character, who has no idea what Duel Monsters is, he's never heard of it, and he gets thrown into a situation where he's caught stealing a couple thousand dollars worth the electronic merchandise. His ultimatum is that he has to participate in a local tournament, held for the purpose of raising money for the homeless, and if he loses, he faces up to ten years in prison. But he has no idea how to play, and he looks down on the game like the typical "cool kid" personality. I've got some cool ideas lined up if the pilot is well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Well its a different sort of lead character I'll give you that. From the sounds of it he's not garunteed to be victorious every match, which is good (heh-hem Yusei...) A lot of the characters in my next fic are going to be a fair bit older than the average YGO protagonist, all early to mid twenties for the most part. Only a couple of teenagers. Guess I'd have to read it before passing real comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Well I finally got Word and Excel back on my computer so I can get back to sorting things out... Not really been motivated to do so though. Really think I need to watch a series of 24 to get the juice flowing and ideas swirling again. Mind you fanfics section has been really quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Here's the deal. People are probably aware that I'm planning a new YGO fanfic based on the hit television series 24 (see [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_%28TV_series%29"]http://en.wikipedia....%28TV_series%29[/url]). I've done a lot of planning for it over the last month and have setablished the main core of the story, a long list of characters, and pretty much all the major events for the first half of the story and some of the second half. Bought box set of Season 3 yesterday for some ideas and see how its really done and, well... ... now I have a problem which I want to put to you all for suggestions/thoughts. My original plan was to do the story over 48 chapters, 2 each week to cover events for each hour in a sort of Tuesday - 1 plot, Friday - events happening during the same hour that get left on a cliffhanger, next Tuesday - resolve events from previous chapter, next Friday - focus elsewhere. Now I'm thinking that I should really try to do it in 24 weekly chapters. There are pro's and cons for each. Doing it over 48 chapters as planned originally has made each chapter focus on one or two characters specifically while just getting glances at what everyone else is doing, which lends for giving everyone some time for exposure and growth (because unlike the TV series being almost all about Jack Bauer, there are several characters of equal billing here). But I'm worried that doing it over 48 chapters that it will lose the key things that make the TV series so popular, and losing the chronological real time aspect that is meant to be at the heart and confusing people as to whats happening in relation to what timewise. Over 24 chapters I would have to write it like the actual show, switching between everyone for little periods intermitantly as they do what they do, and keeping the action high. However I'm concerned that might stunt character development if they don't have significant time dedicated to solely them for long. It might be confusing to keep switching between characters, or if there are two duels happening at the same time. Also, getting everything I have planned into half as many chapters... *nervous laugh*... I know what I'm trying is extremely ambitious, but I have some really good ideas that I just can't not write down and share now. I want to make it as big and successful as possible and the best story it can be, so it is CRITICAL that this decision is got right and so that's why I'm posting this. Any help would be massively appreciated. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 Not that anyones reading this anymore but still... ................................................................. ................................................................. ................................................................. ................................................................. ...... "If you are reading this message, then you have my deepest sympathy. For you now find yourself trapped in a world caught in a struggle that holds thousands of lives in the balance..................... ................................................................. ................................................................. ................................................................. .................................................................. .......Trapped in a virtual nightmare where enemies gather in every shadow and your next loss may be your last. The real world will not be free from this chaos for any more than a few hours.............................. .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. ...If you chose to fight you must act fast, for the clock is ticking..... .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. ....There will be no escape......................... .................................................................. ............There will be no reprieve............... .................................................................. .......For many, there will be no tomorrow.... .................................................................. .................................................................. ......It is Saturday 15[sup]th[/sup] April 2059, and this will be the longest day in the history of Japan, and perhaps the world...” .................................................................. .................................................................. .................................................................. ................................................................... ................................................................... [i]‘Welcome to the Virtual Duel System. We hope you enjoy your experience...’[/i] ................................................................. ................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [b]...24:00:00... 23:59:59... 23:59:58...[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Looks intriguing, Matt. Definitely gonna check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tico~ Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Wow, now it's got my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks chaps. Anyway, wanted to raise something, are we doing the C/O Xmas Decorate your Door or Storywriting Shuffle? Surely we, the fanfic writers club, must do the later right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1323345847' post='5695010']Storywriting Shuffle [/quote]Link me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/270583-x-mas-event-write-a-christmaswinter-related-story-co-style/"]http://forum.yugiohc...story-co-style/[/url] [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/270579-x-mas-event-decorate-your-door/"]http://forum.yugiohc...rate-your-door/[/url] Also chaps, does anyone know if the government of Japan have any problems that they get stick for. I want the Prime Minister and his government to be unpopular/under pressure in my story, so need a stick for the people to beat them with and figured financial weakness isn't very likely. If it was set in Britian it would be easy; financial weakness, failing Health Service, youth culture, take your pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Oh, my, did activity actually pick up in here? I'm actually working on something, but I want to actually write the entire thing before posting it, just so that if I quit mid-story (like always...) I won't be leaving a posted story unfinished. Therefore, I doubt you'll see it for a bit, unless I post previews or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 [quote name='Verz Bahamut' timestamp='1323346014' post='5695014'] [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/270583-x-mas-event-write-a-christmaswinter-related-story-co-style/"]http://forum.yugiohc...story-co-style/[/url] [url="http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/270579-x-mas-event-decorate-your-door/"]http://forum.yugiohc...rate-your-door/[/url] Also chaps, does anyone know if the government of Japan have any problems that they get stick for. I want the Prime Minister and his government to be unpopular/under pressure in my story, so need a stick for the people to beat them with and figured financial weakness isn't very likely. If it was set in Britian it would be easy; financial weakness, failing Health Service, youth culture, take your pick... [/quote] Well, there's always what they did to China... but that's probably a bit dated. You could rally the support of pretty much any American by spewing some hate on them for Pearl Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 [quote name='Icemare Moon' timestamp='1323392768' post='5696247'] Oh, my, did activity actually pick up in here? I'm actually working on something, but I want to actually write the entire thing before posting it, just so that if I quit mid-story (like always...) I won't be leaving a posted story unfinished. Therefore, I doubt you'll see it for a bit, unless I post previews or something. [/quote] Yes, dragging this club along. That... I don't recommend that idea. Writing without feedback on how your doing or encouragement must make it a drag. [quote name='Umbra' timestamp='1323420062' post='5696967'] Well, there's always what they did to China... but that's probably a bit dated. You could rally the support of pretty much any American by spewing some hate on them for Pearl Harbor. [/quote] Hmm... I was thinking more internal problems like financial trouble (just so unlikely for Japan), or something. Given the story is set fifty years into the future, would hope people would bury the hatchet by now. (Hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 *crawls in half dead and half asleep* Guise. I did it. I finished my next chapter (10). I need some things though. 1. Grammar, spelling, etc. Just so I can correct it real quick. 2. Coherency: It's been a while since my last chapter and I want to make sure I've got this all put together still. 3. Thoughts on the story, what you think of the characters, what you think about where the fic's going. Thanks *falls to sleep on the floor; doesn't expect anyone but Star to actually read it* http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/topic/261201-yu-gi-oh-the-wanderer-chapter-10-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I dunno if it does, I haven't had much time lately, but I guess it would. I'm not that keen on it, but considering I tend to end up dropping every project, I'm unsure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 [quote name='Icemare Moon' timestamp='1323430387' post='5697001'] I dunno if it does, I haven't had much time lately, but I guess it would. I'm not that keen on it, but considering I tend to end up dropping every project, I'm unsure. [/quote]Well could you at least read someone else's and give feed back? ;D *goes back to sleep in front of the door* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm reading yours currently since I realized I never went past Ch.2. I read through Ch.4 this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 *Enters club and trips over sleeping Passion whose lying behind it* F**k! *Carries Passion to proper bed* Floor is in need of a hoover mate, can't do it with you sleeping there! >=( Glad that fic section is starting to pick up again. Hooray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I am completely alright with everything that's happened... but what's a hoover...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDorago Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 A vacuum brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Oh... *falls back on floor* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synchronized Posted December 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Finally got around to posting D-Prison, which took a lot of effort to really get into because the first-person writing isn't really as much of my style as third-person. But to be fair, I think this is a story that sort've needs to be told in first person. Hopefully you guys could take a look and give me some feedback, and while you're at it, check Aggro's story too since, though he updates are few and far between, like Haley's comet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 [quote name='- Sharpshooter -' timestamp='1323468329' post='5697674'] Finally got around to posting D-Prison, which took a lot of effort to really get into because the first-person writing isn't really as much of my style as third-person. But to be fair, I think this is a story that sort've needs to be told in first person. Hopefully you guys could take a look and give me some feedback, and while you're at it, check Aggro's story [b]too since, though he updates are few and far between, like Haley's comet.[/b] [/quote]Hey, it's only been a month. [b]Also, incomplete sentences are incomplete.[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut - Envoy of the End Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 We major concern with a story told from one-person is that how do you write a chapter... that doesn't involve the first person? I have read the first three books of the Spook's series which are in first person, and the action just constantly follows the main character without being able to divert to what any of the others are doing meanwhile? It works in that instance, but in a YGO fic where there are likely to be many characters, and where the same guy doing all the duelling would get really boring (I'm looking at you Yuma!) (Although to be fair it looks like the current run is set to go three Yuma-less duels since Kaito must be getting some focus in ep 35, but what's the point when no-one will sub the bloody thing!?) (Rant spilling into every thread I post in.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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