About the FanFic Story thing. Whatever it's called.
Mattia Valente
Well, I've taken the plunge and started jotting some stuff down, writing
things here and there. So far, I'm doing all right, and I might even
finish it by tomorrow evening (the night is young, I'm not tired, so
I'll probably write s'more tonight.)
Thing is this: the way I'm heading, I'm (obviously) making up more
Vampire Lore (trying to remain consistent with what's been said in show
and story, of course..) Wrote 2 pages of the stuff, backstory for
myself, just now. Dialogue's a bit of a bitch, though. Thing is this:
setting of the story.
It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm placing the
story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20, roughly chirstmas time.
See Amends) with the one difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is doing
just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey. Why am I writing
this? To see if you agree about the timeframe, for one..
At the moment it looks like my bit will be rather lengthly, a couple of
pages (don't ask me how many. I have no clue. But a good number.) high
on Drama 'n stuff, and not be an open and close kind of deal. Think
Alternate Ending to S2. Ixnay Surprise, Innocence, Passion, Becoming,
that stuff. This could take a while. Possibly.
Marc is next in line, and I'd be very very surprised if this was a story
that could get wrapped up in one more shot. Depends on how long he makes
it, of course. I propose we go at least another round (or write, and
then see what happens. Since it's a group effort, after I'm finished,
it's totally out of my control..) We'll see.
I'll get back on it, think about the storyline (it's forming slowly.
P@rick, the 'mess' you left me with is actually really really
interesting and great to work with. Thank you, and no in a sarcastic
way.)
Mattia
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Writing away. Gotta make up some Latiny things. Maybe. Or not. I'll see.
george van hal
> Hi all.
>
> Well, I've taken the plunge and started jotting some stuff down, writing
> things here and there. So far, I'm doing all right, and I might even
> finish it by tomorrow evening (the night is young, I'm not tired, so
> I'll probably write s'more tonight.)
Greatness :-)
> Thing is this:
U-oh :-p
> the way I'm heading, I'm (obviously) making up more
> Vampire Lore (trying to remain consistent with what's been said in show
> and story, of course..) Wrote 2 pages of the stuff, backstory for
> myself, just now. Dialogue's a bit of a bitch, though. Thing is this:
> setting of the story.
>
> It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm placing the
> story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20, roughly chirstmas time.
> See Amends) with the one difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is doing
> just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey. Why am I writing
> this? To see if you agree about the timeframe, for one..
Yup. Completly alternate Universe it is then. When I was starting (and
reading P@rick efforts) I thought of it as completly alternate Universe as
well, of course. Only I was thinking of Dru as still being weak. Somewhere
before WML, but still somewhere around christmas. But hey, this is fine with
me as well :-)
> At the moment it looks like my bit will be rather lengthly, a couple of
> pages (don't ask me how many. I have no clue. But a good number.) high
> on Drama 'n stuff, and not be an open and close kind of deal. Think
> Alternate Ending to S2. Ixnay Surprise, Innocence, Passion, Becoming,
> that stuff. This could take a while. Possibly.
Well. That sounds good. I'm anxiously awaiting the story :-)
> Marc is next in line, and I'd be very very surprised if this was a story
> that could get wrapped up in one more shot. Depends on how long he makes
> it, of course. I propose we go at least another round (or write, and
> then see what happens. Since it's a group effort, after I'm finished,
> it's totally out of my control..) We'll see.
Yup. But at least another round sounds best. To make it a good story,
especially when written together, we need some length I think.....
Well. Mostly agreeage here from me....
So....
We're waiting :-p
See Ya,
George
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Mattia Valente
>
> Mattia Valente wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Well, I've taken the plunge and started jotting some stuff down, writing
> > things here and there. So far, I'm doing all right, and I might even
> > finish it by tomorrow evening (the night is young, I'm not tired, so
> > I'll probably write s'more tonight.)
>
> Greatness :-)
Uhoh...I feel all this pressure now. I'm still thinking it through more
than writing anything. Had a loooong night on IRC..
> > Thing is this:
>
> U-oh :-p
>
> > the way I'm heading, I'm (obviously) making up more
> > Vampire Lore (trying to remain consistent with what's been said in show
> > and story, of course..) Wrote 2 pages of the stuff, backstory for
> > myself, just now. Dialogue's a bit of a bitch, though. Thing is this:
> > setting of the story.
> >
> > It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm placing the
> > story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20, roughly chirstmas time.
> > See Amends) with the one difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is doing
> > just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey. Why am I writing
> > this? To see if you agree about the timeframe, for one..
>
> Yup. Completly alternate Universe it is then.
Well, not completely..
> When I was starting (and
> reading P@rick efforts) I thought of it as completly alternate Universe as
> well, of course. Only I was thinking of Dru as still being weak. Somewhere
> before WML, but still somewhere around christmas. But hey, this is fine with
> me as well :-)
Hehe..I think full strenght evil Dru is untapped potential (dunno if
I'll be 'tapping' her, though..) I'm going for after WML
because....well, you'll have to wait and see.
> > At the moment it looks like my bit will be rather lengthly, a couple of
> > pages (don't ask me how many. I have no clue. But a good number.) high
> > on Drama 'n stuff, and not be an open and close kind of deal. Think
> > Alternate Ending to S2. Ixnay Surprise, Innocence, Passion, Becoming,
> > that stuff. This could take a while. Possibly.
>
> Well. That sounds good. I'm anxiously awaiting the story :-)
*sweat*
Uh..now I've gone and done it, haven't I? Raised hopes and all
that..hmm..lets see if this helps.
My part SUCKS. It's TERRIBLE. HIDEOUS.
There. Lowered expectations. Yay.
> > Marc is next in line, and I'd be very very surprised if this was a story
> > that could get wrapped up in one more shot. Depends on how long he makes
> > it, of course. I propose we go at least another round (or write, and
> > then see what happens. Since it's a group effort, after I'm finished,
> > it's totally out of my control..) We'll see.
>
> Yup. But at least another round sounds best. To make it a good story,
> especially when written together, we need some length I think.....
Indeed. Same order? Or are there any new victims? Anyone else feel up to
the fanfic challenge? Hmmm...Mir? Too busy? We suck too much (possible
;o)?
> Well. Mostly agreeage here from me....
You disagreed? Where?
> So....
> We're waiting :-p
<nervous>hehehehe...</nervous>
Mattia
ReplyMeister[tm]
Booting up the text editor......
Marc
> > > It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm placing the
> > > story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20, roughly chirstmas time.
> > > See Amends) with the one difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is
doing
> > > just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey. Why am I
writing
> > > this? To see if you agree about the timeframe, for one..
> >
O.k I've been keeping an eye on the posts here and I can totally agree with
you so far. To tell you the truth: the only thing I care about is that you
give it your best shot and try to be in line with the Buffyverse and the
storyline - you can crack it up all you want but then only a miracle can
make it a good story. And we do want to write a good story! :-)
If you put in to many flash-backs and direct the story too much as in what
might could happen in the future, you take away a lot of input 'cause there'
s always somebody who has to bind the storylines together and make it
correct - what also is a challenge, but then you have a lot of difficulty if
you want to give your own twitch to the story.
I'm not criticising (not really) - but I hope you try to write in "the
present time" and not look to much in front of what "might" happen, 'cause
then your directing the story to a place. So I'm not really happy with the
fact that we already know that Spike wants to have a massacre (not that it
is so strange) but I'm just trying to make a point. Be more unaware of the
future, is what I want to say. Nobody knows what's in the future, the future
is for the other guy to make up!
Agree/ don't agree?
Marc
Jonathan Black
> Uhoh...I feel all this pressure now. I'm still thinking it
> through more than writing anything. Had a loooong night on
> IRC..
Really? Just how long did you guys go on?
<tralalalala...>
> > > It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm
> > > placing the story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20,
> > > roughly chirstmas time. See Amends) with the one
> > > difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is doing
> > > just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey.
> >
> > Yup. Completly alternate Universe it is then.
>
> Well, not completely..
Well, the way I see it, it's either an alternate universe or it
isn't, no "completely" about it. As soon as you introduce any
inconsistencies with the official canonical Buffyverse, you're in
an alternate universe, no?
> Uh..now I've gone and done it, haven't I? Raised hopes and
> all that..hmm..lets see if this helps.
>
> My part SUCKS. It's TERRIBLE. HIDEOUS.
Sounds great, Mattia. I eagerly await your writings.
Bye,
--
jonathaN
Paris: "Well, I was thinking... Paris and Janeway retake the ship
and then she decides to execute all the conspirators."
Tuvok: "That is an entirely implausible plot development. Captain
Janeway would never behave in such an inhumane manner."
Paris: "This isn't real life, Tuvok. It's fiction. Don't get so
caught up in logic."
Tuvok: "Logic is an integral part of narrative structure.
According to `The Dictates of Poetics' by T'hain, a
Vulcan, a character's actions must flow inexorably from
his or her established traits.
Paris: "Well, I don't know anything about T'hain, but I do know
what makes an interesting story, and that's unexpected
plot twists.
Tuvok: "If you think I will allow you to turn this program into a
parody, you are sorely mistaken."
--`Worst Case Scenario'
Star Trek: Voyager
Mattia Valente
>
> Mattia Valente wrote:
>
> > Uhoh...I feel all this pressure now. I'm still thinking it
> > through more than writing anything. Had a loooong night on
> > IRC..
>
> Really? Just how long did you guys go on?
Hmmm...
> <tralalalala...>
:-p
I fell asleep around 5 anyway. Dunno about you.
> > > Yup. Completly alternate Universe it is then.
> >
> > Well, not completely..
>
> Well, the way I see it, it's either an alternate universe or it
> isn't, no "completely" about it. As soon as you introduce any
> inconsistencies with the official canonical Buffyverse, you're in
> an alternate universe, no?
Oh. Then yes. It's an alternate universe starting after 'What's My
Line'. With a few additions. See for yourself.
> > Uh..now I've gone and done it, haven't I? Raised hopes and
> > all that..hmm..lets see if this helps.
> >
> > My part SUCKS. It's TERRIBLE. HIDEOUS.
>
> Sounds great, Mattia. I eagerly await your writings.
Enjoy.
> Paris: "Well, I was thinking... Paris and Janeway retake the ship
> and then she decides to execute all the conspirators."
> Tuvok: "That is an entirely implausible plot development. Captain
> Janeway would never behave in such an inhumane manner."
> Paris: "This isn't real life, Tuvok. It's fiction. Don't get so
> caught up in logic."
> Tuvok: "Logic is an integral part of narrative structure.
> According to `The Dictates of Poetics' by T'hain, a
> Vulcan, a character's actions must flow inexorably from
> his or her established traits.
> Paris: "Well, I don't know anything about T'hain, but I do know
> what makes an interesting story, and that's unexpected
> plot twists.
> Tuvok: "If you think I will allow you to turn this program into a
> parody, you are sorely mistaken."
Hehehehe.....
Mattia
ReplyMeister[tm]
Mattia Valente
>
> <knip>
> > > > It's obviously S2, With Spike, Dru, Angel etc. etc. I'm placing the
> > > > story sometime after 'What's My Line' (Ep 20, roughly chirstmas time.
> > > > See Amends) with the one difference: No Wheelchair Spike. Spike is
> doing
> > > > just fine. And, yay, so is Dru. Still insane, but hey. Why am I writing
> > > > this? To see if you agree about the timeframe, for one..
>
> O.k I've been keeping an eye on the posts here and I can totally agree with
> you so far. To tell you the truth: the only thing I care about is that you
> give it your best shot and try to be in line with the Buffyverse and the
> storyline - you can crack it up all you want but then only a miracle can
> make it a good story. And we do want to write a good story! :-)
Right :o)
> If you put in to many flash-backs and direct the story too much as in what
> might could happen in the future, you take away a lot of input 'cause there'
> s always somebody who has to bind the storylines together and make it
> correct - what also is a challenge, but then you have a lot of difficulty if
> you want to give your own twitch to the story.
As I've seen it, I've wrapped up my part quite well, leaving plenty open
to interpretation (and some things not. I've layed down some sort of
rules framework that people are going to have to work with now, for
better or for worse. I don't think it'll be a problem.)
> I'm not criticising (not really) - but I hope you try to write in "the
> present time" and not look to much in front of what "might" happen, 'cause
> then your directing the story to a place.
I've got a few things that hint very vaguely at what could happen, I've
tried to open doors that you may choose to take or ignore completely.
Trying to overcome my control freak side. I've even left The First open
to interpretation and further development (I'm done writing. Will post
in a sec.)
> So I'm not really happy with the
> fact that we already know that Spike wants to have a massacre (not that it
> is so strange) but I'm just trying to make a point. Be more unaware of the
> future, is what I want to say. Nobody knows what's in the future, the future
> is for the other guy to make up!
>
> Agree/ don't agree?
Oh, agree. I have no idea where I want this story to go from here,
exactly. There are some fun possibilities I've thought up, but I'm glad
someone else has to do this part ;-P
Now go read!
Mattia
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