In the end, it was the over-paralleling that kicked me out of The Scarab. For now, anyway. The long Riley=Jack apologia is jarring. Especially since I don't see it at all.
I've got two words that are going to make all the pain go away. Miniature Golf.
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Fan Fiction: Writers, Readers, and Enablers
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
§ ita § - Aug 02, 2004 7:07:47 am PDT #8740 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Consuela - Aug 02, 2004 8:31:51 am PDT #8741 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I must have skimmed that part, ita. I was mostly reading for plot, which I liked.
The story did suffer from what I tend to think of as First Story Syndrome, where the writer feels the need to hit on all the character's hot topics, so we got references to Teal'c's Sholva status, Charlie's death, Share, and so forth. That got a little old.
But in general, it was an ambitious story that managed to integrate both universes, set up an interesting conflict, hold the suspense, and use just about every character in a way that made sense for them. For that, I'll cut them some slack on imperfect voices and the occasional anvil-thumping.
Dana - Aug 02, 2004 8:34:08 am PDT #8742 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Suela!
t pounce
There are two open VividCon spots...
You should come! It'll be a party!
Consuela - Aug 02, 2004 8:39:27 am PDT #8743 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Huh.
It's the weekend after next?
Oh, wait. No, I've got SL as a house-guest that week. ...unless I strongarm her into dog-sitting for me...
Errrr.
Plus there's the whole "you're going to Chicago for what? And not visiting our brother while you're there?" Thing.
Dana - Aug 02, 2004 8:40:10 am PDT #8744 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Two spots opened up. It's a sign!
Katie M - Aug 02, 2004 8:44:23 am PDT #8745 of 10000
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
Well, you could always not mention that you're going to Chicago...
Consuela - Aug 02, 2004 9:23:16 am PDT #8746 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Katie, my sister lives a mile from me. It's pretty much impossible for me to duck out of town for a weekend invisibly.
Dana - Aug 02, 2004 9:29:37 am PDT #8747 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
We can give Chicago a code name!
Call it Minneapolis.
Katie M - Aug 02, 2004 9:29:51 am PDT #8748 of 10000
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
Ah. Yes, good point. I forget not everyone has three thousand miles...
Consuela - Aug 02, 2004 11:28:27 am PDT #8749 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Errr. Tempting as it is, I'm already going to Portland the weekend after that, and I should be saving up my cash for a trip to the Antipodes this winter, if I can swing it.
So y'all will have to toast me in effigy, 'kay? And ping me on Friday night after the SG-1 viewing party! *grin*