Groundhog Day scenario. Unrealized realities. Magical and alien resurrection. Opportunities to kill off characters you dislike.
And remember, if you hurt her, I will beat you to death with a shovel.
Willow ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
shrift - Aug 10, 2005 9:33:44 am PDT #827 of 10434
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Calli - Aug 10, 2005 9:35:14 am PDT #828 of 10434
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Do people have to actually *survive* the Worst-Case Scenario?
I don't think they even have to be the primary participants/victims of it. The email I got from slodwick just said, " The scenario you're assigned should play at least some role in the story you write, either directly or indirectly. Be as creative as you can!" Dr. House and Dr. Wilson could treat the guy who didn't run from the killer bees, Spike could see someone in the car teetering on the edge of a cliff and give it a little push, Krycek could try to mug someone who decided his wallet was worth dying for . . .
Consuela - Aug 10, 2005 9:37:24 am PDT #829 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Poor CJ: fandom stomped her but good. But really, she deserved it.
Betsy HP - Aug 10, 2005 9:43:13 am PDT #830 of 10434
If I only had a brain...
Do not piss into the Sea of Stories. Thank you.
Betsy HP - Aug 10, 2005 9:45:19 am PDT #831 of 10434
If I only had a brain...
Opportunities to kill off characters you dislike.
You know, this could be satisfying but short.
Grayza is attacked by a raging hippopotamus. She dies.
Kennedy is caught up in a riot. She dies.
Aquaman is caught in a tsunami. He dies.
Katie M - Aug 10, 2005 9:50:10 am PDT #832 of 10434
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Spike could see someone in the car teetering on the edge of a cliff and give it a little push
Ha! I am totally on board for this.
Fay - Aug 10, 2005 9:53:08 am PDT #833 of 10434
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
Oh, come on. You totally have to reply. How often do you really get the chance to say, "Thanks for playing, but..."
Yes. This.
Dana - Aug 10, 2005 9:55:46 am PDT #834 of 10434
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
cousinjean has now LEFT LIVEJOURNAL OMG YOU EVIL CAPITALISTS.
Or something along those lines. Also, people supported her in e-mail, and she totally has mysterious disabilities we know nothing about, and don't be afraid to follow your dreams, people, peace out!
Consuela - Aug 10, 2005 9:57:44 am PDT #835 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Also, people supported her in e-mail, and she totally has mysterious disabilities we know nothing about, and don't be afraid to follow your dreams, people, peace out!
Some day I want to form a band called The Lurkers Support Me in Email.
I was vaguely appalled that someone reported her to LJ for TOS violations. Because she wasn't really doing anything illegal on LJ.
People totally should follow their dreams. I just don't see why they should ask the rest of us to pay for them to do so. That's what the NEA is for. *g*
Anne W. - Aug 10, 2005 10:07:12 am PDT #836 of 10434
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
That whole "pay me for writing fanfic" was an amusing little train-wreck to watch.
Instead, just thanking the rec for "Cartographer's" - it has been converted by me to a single HTML file for viewing on my Pocket PC by the pool! Yay! I love novel-length fics.
That particular author has several really good novel-length fics. Even though it was thoroughly jossed by HBP, his "Amid My Solitude" is one of my favorite fanfics, ever.
What's this Worst-Case-Scenario thing y'all are talking about?