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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: 346Pro
Age: 38
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There was a war, a really terrible one, it is why the world looks so different now, but things are now better. And it keeps getting better. Then, when something threatens that recovery, there be heroes willing to defend it in their own ways. Really, Ichika spends all of 2 lines in the novel mentioning the Great Wars, and that is about as much I was going to talk about it in Vandam I, because it is about the heroes, always. Even in Vandam the Origin, it is also about the heroes, where a most unlikely character, a part time exotic dancer, uses her wits to survive and unwittingly becomes the idol of a nation. That to me defines whether a story is truly dark or light, to what extent is the hero able to bring a satisfying conclusion. Grimdark is about phyrric victories with tremendous costs; my work is about exceeding what came before and achieving what is thought impossible, a good ending for everyone. Quote:
(Spoiler: Which, sort of justifies the kind of lengths the normally kind and gentle Ai-hime was willing to go to, to stem even minor transgressions and leakages of information.) Both Great Wars were started by existing flashpoints from our world being given weapons they were never meant to have, and set loose on a rampage. There is no reason for Russia, China or the US to fight each other, and they never do or did. Sure I paint them more like snobby know-it-alls milling about a buffet table in a 6 star restaurant comparing the size of their car, but that's just politics, each one is looking for maximum gain at minimum cost while doing their best to show off. Remember, present day IS has the exact same UN Security Council members as during the Great Wars, and in our time. Open war between the 3 powers trying to win favors in Asia does them no service, and does not make any sense. I did however, changes allies a lot. NATO agreement collapses from Republican withdrawal of US forces; this was based on real world policies that were touted by several Republican hardliners during the last and current preparations for election. The EU cosies up with China as a result which was a throwback to some video game plots. Meanwhile, Russia continues to stew in their little corner of the globe like a sulking bear, but since no one is poking the bear, the bear hasn't struck anyone yet. There are many good things to come from this terrible age. ASEAN breaks free from foreign meddling and establishes itself as a superpower. In fact, Meisterworld sees the appearance of THREE new superpowers. The first was India which being right smack in the middle was never touched by Caliphate attack before it was halted and later proved valuable to pushing back the Caliphate. The 2nd was the ASEAN Foundation as earlier described; and 3rd was the West Arab Emirate Solidarity which is a trade agreement and defense arrangement between nascent progressive democracies that were previously under dictatorships and theocractic rule. Several allies do grow closer. Korea as a landmass no longer exists, but there is no split between Koreas any more. The US and Israel become even closer. The EU has merged into an indistinguishable entity. Even the world as a whole grows closer as they start to form a common culture. Sure, its just IS and many elements of Japanese pop culture gaining a worldwide following thanks to Tabane's meddling, but still, an entire generation of youth around the planet grew up on a freer more accessible internet and now have very common traits and less xenophobic to one other. Bearing in mind that each one has several named characters, my brain sometimes strain under the weight to keeping up this LoGH tier story. And then there is the good 10 years after all of this, during which 3 little girls grew up in comfy environments, without for want, and decided to run for the stars, without knowing that first step into the glass slipper called IS would make them quite the Cinderella. I hope that clears things up. EDIT: Edited out some very nasty words. I'm sorry for losing my temper...
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2015-04-09, 05:11 | Link #56523 |
Some say I'm the Reverse
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Still stuck. Not made better by the fact that my landlord is telling me to fix the fire alarms for them this weekend (what, I don't get overworked and underpaid enough already?). I'm thinking of throwing a few things to move the story forward, but not certain if I should.
One is that I'm thinking of bringing Madoka/M into the 1st chapter. I was originally reserving her for later (after Firemoth becomes a bit established), but now tempted to put her into the first part. The only thing is I'm trying to fit her in a way that doesn't feel forced. I mean, she's already been hinted at in the prologue--two Blue IS chasing down the Red test unit. But I'm at a loss how to fit her in and still have it make sense. Second is hinting at Iron Man-related stuff. I'm thinking of putting in a Stane character in there but I'm not sure if I'd be pushing it too hard. It's tempting, but I'm also reminding myself not to overdo the easter eggs and focus on the story. Ange may be a Stark, but Firemoth's origin is completely different from Iron Man's origin. Ah hell, we need music! https://youtu.be/dfR9M9aj5NI
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2015-04-09, 07:00 | Link #56524 | |
Titans Test Team Pilot
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The Elysium
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Then again, this is just my on-site observation. I didn't get to take a pic though. Perhaps I'll get one during my second Japan trip next April.
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2015-04-09, 07:10 | Link #56525 | |
Lumine Passio
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Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
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One important factor is to clear out the small fishes first. |
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2015-04-09, 07:57 | Link #56526 | |
Some say I'm the Reverse
Join Date: Jul 2006
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The old rules no longer apply. The darkness must end.
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2015-04-09, 13:51 | Link #56527 | |
~ Your Smile ~
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: 346Pro
Age: 38
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My only problem with this is that I cannot see Chifuyu say that, even though she has every thing else, including almost half her body made up of bionics.
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2015-04-10, 03:24 | Link #56528 |
Lumine Passio
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
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... You know what, only now I realize an important fact:
IZURU IS A FREAKING FOOD ADDICT!!! ... Really. Try to read one chapter without encountering dinner, lunch or breakfast. Last edited by Fireminer; 2015-04-10 at 06:35. |
2015-04-10, 06:59 | Link #56531 |
Lumine Passio
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Age: 17
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Someone just has got to do this before me: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1113832...GUM-IS-Version
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2015-04-10, 10:16 | Link #56533 | |
Some say I'm the Reverse
Join Date: Jul 2006
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(SCREAMS) Why the hell is my writing not working?!?!?!? WHY U NO WORK BRAIN?!? My story's long overdue and you're just hanging there in midsentence!
@#$%!#$. So gonna rewrite this when the chapter's all done. Lack of sleep and overload of stress is also a factor. How the hell do legitimate book authors make a living from writing and not drop dead? Seriously!? Quote:
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2015-04-11, 21:48 | Link #56538 | |
Some say I'm the Reverse
Join Date: Jul 2006
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But the issue is that my current laptop can't run games (It's mainly for internet browsing, work, fanfic writing and the occassional video), and...there's really no game that fits the feel of what I'm trying to do with my fic--yes, I know there are Iron Man games but I find they're not as good or immersive as I'd like. As previously mentioned I've never tried to write a superhero-ish themed story before and I'm finding that I've been hitting the wrong notes in terms of delivery. There aren't a lot of good superhero games IMHO. At least, not superhero games wherein you actually feel that you ARE the superhero and are experiencing what it's like to be that hero. (so I won't include the LEGO, Disney Infinity or web-based DC/Marvel games here) There's the Batman Arkham games which are fantastic, but don't really fit what I'm writing currently (and as mentioned won't run on my laptop). The Iron Man games seemed to try this but were severely lacking (The upgrading system could have used a lot of work, and they could have put in a lot more). The Green Lantern game was...okay, better than the movie at least. Haven't played the Captain America Winter Soldier or Hulk games. --Let us not talk about Superman N64. PLEASE.-- I'm annoyed because there's no real basis for what I'm writing. I mean, nobody's ever made a decent game for some heroes that I think would be good material for such an experience like The Flash for example--I know there's a running/racing game on mobile for that, but it's basically a temple run game, not a real experience. An Ant-Man game could work given the upcoming movie--an action puzzle game wherein you have to grow or shrink depending on hwo to solve the problem. Or Green Arrow--you could probably even cheat and use the Arkham game engine and base it on the Arrow TV series (cheap, but if done right it'd be worth it). Or a Guardians of the Galaxy game that plays like Mass Effect. Anyway, I'll work somethign out eventually. Until then:
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2015-04-11, 22:08 | Link #56539 |
That one guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
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What if there was an Infinite Stratos game that played like a mix of Persona and Mana Khemia?
Three types of gameplay that roll into one and influence each other. The VN factor - where you interact with the girls and basically choose your route. This affects your overall allying with other countries as they can put in a good word for you. The role playing factor - you are a student of IS academyas the second male IS pilot in the whole world. You choose your nationality which affects what country allies to you and each country specializes in a certain IS aspect with different corporations either sponsoring you or deciding to sell you their wares. Your allowance and available upgrades are affected this way as well as your overall choice in frames. The combat dungeon crawl factor - Because of your appearance, PT and Tabane get more active in launching repetitive attacks on ISA. Turning the whole place into a battlefield. More often than not you have to find the leader and defeat them to forcethe invaders to retreat. You can ask for Chifuyu to conduct a simulation war or merely go to mock battles to train yourself. There are also special battle triggers dependent on events like the regular event tournaments, Cannonball fast and the Silverio Battle. If they do it right, even online timed special events like Valentine's day rumble can be done.
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2015-04-12, 01:33 | Link #56540 |
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Except how do you explain running into millions of Ichika in an online game?
...Unless the game renders everyone else as girls and you as Ichika and to another person, you are a random girl from a different country... ...which is VERY possible come to think of it. @_@ Gaaaaah I gotta sit down and edit these pics or the SHOOTiNG ST@R profiles will NEVER get released!
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