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Title: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 09, 2011, 09:24:36 PM
I think this is the right place for this, but I'm not sure. I saw the word 'fan fiction' in the description, so I put it here.


Working on a new ME fanfic, and some input from the community would be great.
Takes place after the Reaper invasion (yes, it does require alot of guessing and speculation on how ME3 ends, but I'm going to do it anyways, deal with it!), and my first task is to decide the species, gender, age, and name of the main protagonist. Throw out recommendations if you wish.

NOTE: To put it out there now; varren, klixxen, and geth are not going to work with this story, so don't recommend them.
Also: Don't recommend Shepard's prospective, please
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Savakka1 on September 09, 2011, 09:34:48 PM
You know, that if you ask for a reccomendetion for the species of the protagonist from me, you do know what you will get? Do I even have to say? :P
But I would guess that you would want to write from a turian perspective instead?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on September 09, 2011, 09:47:56 PM
Vorcha! ... What? You didn't say it wasn't allowed.

Failing that, turian. Turians are awesome.

Note that turians use Roman names. You probably already knew that, but I've seen people name them something silly that sounds more fitting for a batarian.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 09, 2011, 09:48:19 PM
I already know you're going to say Quarian :D

Honestly, I don't really have a specific POV I want to write from, if I did I would do it :P
So I'm seeing what people come up with before making up my mind
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 09, 2011, 09:53:07 PM
Turian. I say turian, and by some reason I would like to see female turian.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Ormag_Necros on September 10, 2011, 02:51:07 AM
Turian.
Female.
Age, not sure.
Name, don't ask me I've never been good at them.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 10, 2011, 10:30:48 AM
Vorcha! ... What? You didn't say it wasn't allowed.

Failing that, turian. Turians are awesome.

Note that turians use Roman names. You probably already knew that, but I've seen people name them something silly that sounds more fitting for a batarian.

HAHAHA! Honestly, I had considered doing vorcha, then I remembered they only live for 20 years (and your freakin vorcha love story didn't help once I remembered it Muk :P )


And it seems that Turian is rather popular among this group, with the exception of Sav of course :D

Also: After some thinking, I have decided that I will do this story from the prospective of a child (12-13 years old). Yes, I know it sounds really weird, but I've noticed that you don't see many in the ME universe, so it could be fun.
With this new information, does anyone have a new opinion on species and gender?
(and for those wondering why a child this young would be away from their parents in the ME universe: orphaned)
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 10, 2011, 11:05:15 AM
Race: Turian
Gender: Female
Age: 12-13 as you said
Name suggestion: Nia
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Savakka1 on September 10, 2011, 12:48:57 PM
Heeey, turians are my favourites after quarians. I have no problem with that. :D
Maybe I just like dextros, hmmm.....?
But anyway, I think you would enjoy writing from turian female the most, and therefore that would be the best for your story.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on September 10, 2011, 04:02:37 PM
(and your freakin vorcha love story didn't help once I remembered it Muk!)
Man, that thing somehow managed to spread?

I only PMed it to a few people.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Savakka1 on September 10, 2011, 04:33:03 PM
Man, that thing somehow managed to spread?

I only PMed it to a few people.
How would you define "a few people"?
I know I'm one of the people you posted it to, but I have always thought that it's basically a thing every old TZF regular knows.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on September 10, 2011, 05:09:04 PM
How would you define "a few people"?
I know I'm one of the people you posted it to, but I have always thought that it's basically a thing every old TZF regular knows.
Well, yeah, everyone probably knows about it. But not everyone has read it.

And CB isn't a regular. Unless CB stands for Camo Badger

But this is straying way far away from the topic.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 10, 2011, 06:25:13 PM
Well, yeah, everyone probably knows about it. But not everyone has read it.

And CB isn't a regular. Unless CB stands for Camo Badger

But this is straying way far away from the topic.


This has caught my interest. I don't remember ever seeing this being mentioned.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 10, 2011, 08:39:27 PM
Well, yeah, everyone probably knows about it. But not everyone has read it.

And CB isn't a regular. Unless CB stands for Camo Badger

But this is straying way far away from the topic.
Hey! He remembers me!
Heeey, turians are my favourites after quarians. I have no problem with that. :D
Maybe I just like dextros, hmmm.....?
But anyway, I think you would enjoy writing from turian female the most, and therefore that would be the best for your story.
And this is good point, and it seems popular enough, so it has been decided!
Now I just need a name
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 10, 2011, 09:02:41 PM
And this is good point, and it seems popular enough, so it has been decided!
Now I just need a name


Nia

Kara

Nidi

Tari

Hiani

Cyria

Those are the alternatives I can think of for the moment.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Deadeas on September 10, 2011, 09:06:01 PM
Hey! He remembers me!
And this is good point, and it seems popular enough, so it has been decided! Now I just need a name.
Charla.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 10, 2011, 09:09:25 PM
Charla.
What you did there



I see it  ;D
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on September 10, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
Hey! He remembers me!
Wait. You are... you?

Huh. I didn't expect to be right.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Savakka1 on September 10, 2011, 10:01:27 PM
Wait. You are... you?

Huh. I didn't expect to be right.
I'm getting a deja vu here. ;D
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 11, 2011, 10:10:52 AM
Nia
Kara
Nidi
Tari
Hiani
Cyria

Those are the alternatives I can think of for the moment.
I like these three alot...anyone have any argument against them?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tommy on September 11, 2011, 10:19:18 AM
I like these three alot...anyone have any argument against them?
I like Hiani best. Though it is a word from one of the dictionaries in the EotIV OOC thread. It means silver :P
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 11, 2011, 10:35:41 AM
I like Hiani best. Though it is a word from one of the dictionaries in the EotIV OOC thread. It means silver :P
I have learned something new!
And that has made me like it a little more actually...
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 18, 2011, 01:31:07 PM
Well, I've got a few chapters completed, but I will be editing and touching up for a while before I decide to post them, so today I will 'wet your whistle' with a quick look at some of the characters in this story. If you have any questions about them, please feel free to ask.

Hiani (no last name on record)- Hiani is a Turian orphan on Vakarian Station. Her parents were both killed in the Reaper Invasion when she was 2 years old. She was rescued by a Krogan, who is now the Headmaster at the orphanage where Hiani lives. 10 years later she has yet to be adopted.
She is incredibly adventurous, and gets into trouble constantly.

Vin Mor- Vin is a Volus orphan on Vakarian Station. He was brought to the orphanage when he was just a newborn, his widowed mother having died during childbirth. At 9 years old, he looks up to Hiani like a big sister, and her advice tends to get him into a few small binds.
He is shy around strangers, but is very talkative and friendly when he gets to know you.

Gav'Linor and Tara'Vora- These 2 quarians work in the shipyard of Vakarian Station. Gav is an electronics engineer, and Tara is a mechanic. They have worked together for 6 years, and have been dating for almost 4. The pair live together in a cramped apartment in the slums, but make the most of it; happy as long as they are together. Gav hopes to propose to Tara soon, but is waiting until he makes a little more so he can provide Tara the best life possible. Tara is patiently hoping for Gav to propose as well, regardless of how much money they have; she just wants to be with him even if they are homeless.

*These are the main characters from which the story is told. A few characters you may remember will show up throughout the story, such as Commander Jane Shepard, and may or may not hold a large part
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Ormag_Necros on September 18, 2011, 01:39:13 PM
Sounds interesting.
I'll try to find some time to read it when it's done.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 18, 2011, 02:00:26 PM
Interesting cast of characters. I am very interested in this story.

And I find the fact that my name suggestion passed kick-ass.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on September 18, 2011, 05:05:26 PM
Vakarian orphanage, eh?

I assume the building is well-calibrated.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 18, 2011, 10:36:05 PM
Vakarian orphanage, eh?

I assume the building is well-calibrated.
(http://assets.knowyourmeme.com/i/1570/small/so_much_win.png?1240906921)
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: SirEmilCrane on September 19, 2011, 03:06:15 AM
Why not just do humans?

Oh wait, suggesting that makes me a heretic
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on September 19, 2011, 12:03:52 PM
Why not just do humans?

Oh wait, suggesting that makes me a heretic

Indeed. You must perish.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 19, 2011, 02:05:26 PM
Vakarian orphanage, eh?

I assume the building is well-calibrated.

Naturally, the station is very well calibrated. The workers are always calibrating, and never talk to anyone because of it.
Why not just do humans?

Oh wait, suggesting that makes me a heretic
There are humans too you xenophobe! :P
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 28, 2011, 07:18:18 PM
Update: Part 1 of the story is complete, 7 chapters total, but I wouldn't mind some editing from another party. If you're interested, or if you just want a sneak peak, I am willing to get you however much you want of it.

If you are interested in helping with the editing, please be honest; i promise nothing you say can hurt my feelings.

Also, don't be worried that I say 'Part 1', it will be a pretty long story with many, many parts to it.
I will likely have to post this story on BSN, as it is the only place I have access to right now. I will put up the link to it when I feel it is good enough to be read by the internet jackals :P
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Foxdonut on September 29, 2011, 10:38:57 AM
Vakarian orphanage, eh?

I assume the building is well-calibrated.
I could just hug you for that.
Update: Part 1 of the story is complete, 7 chapters total, but I wouldn't mind some editing from another party. If you're interested, or if you just want a sneak peak, I am willing to get you however much you want of it.

If you are interested in helping with the editing, please be honest; i promise nothing you say can hurt my feelings.

Also, don't be worried that I say 'Part 1', it will be a pretty long story with many, many parts to it.
I will likely have to post this story on BSN, as it is the only place I have access to right now. I will put up the link to it when I feel it is good enough to be read by the internet jackals :P
I'd suggest getting a hold of Harold, he's a good one to ask.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 29, 2011, 05:17:03 PM
I could just hug you for that.I'd suggest getting a hold of Harold, he's a good one to ask.
Indeed, but I don't know where to find him :P
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: LordNecross on September 30, 2011, 04:13:47 AM
Why not just do humans?

Oh wait, suggesting that makes me a heretic
Actually.....I have to agree. More Humans are needed. In my opinion.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: SirEmilCrane on September 30, 2011, 08:45:34 AM
Actually.....I have to agree. More Humans are needed. In my opinion.

Sense you make

Humanity, gently-carress yeah
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on September 30, 2011, 03:33:21 PM
Sense you make

Humanity, gently-carress yeah
fine, let me tell you the human characters that are playing a role:


Commander Jane Shepard: Founder and Supreme Commander of the Galactic Peacekeepers (next generation of spectres)

Jacob Taylor: Council Security Adviser

Miranda Lawson: Leader of Cerberus


Happy now Human-Supremists? :P
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: LordNecross on October 03, 2011, 07:25:10 AM
Sense you make

Humanity, gently-carress yeah
Yeah. Its not that I am a supremacist its that seeing the same formula of Alien Centric Fanfiction gets Drab, I Do not mind Aliens, but having Human Characters mixed into the main character lot would be more interesting.


Its hard to explain, am too tired to go into what I mean in detail, but will do so at next chance when asked. Its My opinion anyways.

@CB Also I won't mind checking out your Fanfic and critiquing it . On my own Time of course.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on October 03, 2011, 11:47:54 AM
Really? Don't most fanfics put Shepard as central character?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on October 03, 2011, 04:18:42 PM
Really? Don't most fanfics put Shepard as central character?

Yeah, but there are almost none that has a human as protagonist otherwise. You're right, though - I guess about 80% of all fanfics are about Shepard.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: LordNecross on October 03, 2011, 05:22:31 PM
Really? Don't most fanfics put Shepard as central character?
Thats redundant. Original Fanfics, with original characters are much different. Ones that don't have Shepard rarely have humans.


But some that have had Humans were really good. Like CC's oneshot FanFic. You know the one that made everyone cry?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Mukora on October 03, 2011, 06:59:29 PM
Well. It's probably because the game is already from a human's perspective. And aliens are more interesting for a writer.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Tobbs on October 03, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
Like CC's oneshot FanFic. You know the one that made everyone cry?

What is this I'm hearing of? A fanfic with Snow-white powers?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: LordNecross on October 04, 2011, 12:43:53 AM
Well. It's probably because the game is already from a human's perspective. And aliens are more interesting for a writer.
Yeah I can understand that. Anyways its just my opinion.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: LordNecross on October 04, 2011, 12:45:11 AM
What is this I'm hearing of? A fanfic with Snow-white powers?
If only I could remember the name, Someone will probably link you. Though you may have read it before, though not sure if you where here for that time period.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: mikethor007 on October 04, 2011, 02:32:16 AM
If only I could remember the name, Someone will probably link you. Though you may have read it before, though not sure if you where here for that time period.
Drifting?
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: CB on October 05, 2011, 12:21:44 PM
Thats redundant. Original Fanfics, with original characters are much different. Ones that don't have Shepard rarely have humans.


But some that have had Humans were really good. Like CC's oneshot FanFic. You know the one that made everyone cry?

Which one? I'm pretty sure 90% of his stories have had that effect
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: Savakka1 on October 05, 2011, 01:45:46 PM
Thats redundant. Original Fanfics, with original characters are much different. Ones that don't have Shepard rarely have humans.


But some that have had Humans were really good. Like CC's oneshot FanFic. You know the one that made everyone cry?
And Rage's "Deception" had a human, Toby Heiko, as the main protagonist.
And that CC's oneshot still had Shepard in it :P, if you are refering to "Drifting" as I presume you are.

But I have no problems with an alien as a main protagonist. It's still rare enough in general.
Title: Re: Help please?
Post by: XT Vengeance on October 21, 2011, 07:03:34 AM
Ho-kay. I must say that so far I approve. This seems like it will be interesting.