So, I really liked Sirroco's suggestion for what we could do for the third anniversary of the blog. Namely, to go back and provide an alternative take on what could have happened in a thread by pursuing a different option in an earlier episode.
It occurs to me that this will be a necessarily multi-step process, which boils down to three points (hey, that fits thematically).
1: Which thread?
2: Which episode?
3: Which alternative option?
Main point being, I could theoretically break it down one point at a time, going down the list in order. On the other hand, I gotta figure all three are kind of connected. So, for the first step... Let's see...
Why don't you all suggest three possibilities each? I'll give you a week to post it and the reason you want them to win. After which, I'll set up some sort of knockout tournament to decide the winner.
On the other hand, it's also possible that you might not have something that specific in mind. That is also okay. I'll take a thread or a thread + episode as a suggestion. Check what others have already put up before making your post, of course. That way we can get a little variety and discussion set up here before we can choose which of them will be receiving special treatment.
I'm thinking that four of the selections will be made winners for this. How does that sound?
Sorry I don't still quite understand. What was the suggestion exactly?
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I just noticed I didn't explain what his suggestion was. Fixed now.
ReplyDeleteOk, here are my suggestions, if I got this correctly:
ReplyDelete1) Thread: NTR 1/2; Episode 954882 (Supplication); Option 3: Ranma has shown up and the NTR ring activates a special power for corrupting the relationship between mother-son, seeing his mother's naked body and her lewd position he realizes his attraction for her and he becomes erect while watching the proceedings.
My reason: I actually think that the NTR 1/2 thread is as good as it is as of your "Kodachi's Spinoff" chapter. Still, I'd be interested to see an alternate scenario where a male-Ranma happens to be spying when Kuno and Nodoka get down and dirty, with his jealousy, arousal and lust over Nodoka steadily growing as Kuno plows her. Of course, were Ranma in female form she'd be just as jealous over Kuno, shades of "The Graduate", here...
2) Thread: UY First Impressions; Episode 997353 (A Few Ground Rules); Option 3: Meanwhile, Ataru has a threesome.
My reason: Again, like with NTR 1/2, I very much like the current trajectory of this thread. And this actually wouldn't be an alternate scenario as such, more like a peek at what actually went on in the room, and just what did Ataru do to exhaust Benten to such an extent, :-D. Also, Drake-Sextent's comment in that episode was also apt, about how "Ataru especially likes actively making his partners feel good, Benten likes everything but especially loves the times she either has total control or has no control, and Oyuki's main fetish is role playing, especially where she can encourage her partner while maintianing a show of propriety." Getting all that to gel might be a challenge, though.
3) Thread: Concubine Factory 1/2; Episode 811006 (Ukyo's Makeover); Option 4: A different girl.
My reason: Something that I've been gradually thinking about this thread is having Nodoka be one of Kuno's concubines. And in this case, the dream programming could involve her literally becoming Kuno's concubine during the Edo period. Kuno would be a teenaged daimyo while Nodoka would be a childless samurai widow (with her late husband having been much older than her) in her 30s who had ended up as one of his concubines. Nodoka would initially be unsure of herself and certain that her lord would ignore her, only for her to become Kuno's favorite. In general, I think Kuno and Nodoka would go rather well together as his samurai notions would be kind of appealing to her IMHO, nutty though they be.
Hmm. I'll have to ponder this for a while, but it should be fun.
ReplyDeleteSo essentially we'd be picking a thread, an episode in that thread and an alternate option? Sort of a "what if?" type thing right?
ReplyDeletenot to mention, I don't mean to come off as whiny, but all the Ranma threads kinda have an unfair advantage here.
DeleteBut it's not in any way an "unfair" advantage. It's what Lumitiel has written the most of, so of course there are going to be more threads for that than any other series.
DeleteAnd based on the votes received around here, I would actually say that the Code Geass threads have a disproportionate edge. It's quite likely that at least one of the winners here will be from CG.
Basically something like what Farnham did above is what I'm looking for. No, not basically. Exactly.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, I would be hugely shocked if at least one of the threads wasn't a Ranma one. Sorry, that's the series that got me into writing fanfiction in the first place. But at least they will be competing with each other.
Allright, looking over threads for some stories with some interesting skipped possibilities worth taking a second look at. . . Skipping Farnham's suggestions which also seem prety good, I guess I'll name:
ReplyDeleteUY Dream Jumper: Dancing to win episode 943095 Option 4
Meanwhile, even without direct manipulation, all this is affecting Lum's dream.
Just because the Dream Jumper series hasn't looked much at Lum, and it could be interesting to see some completely unintended effects of Ataru's actions.
Love Hina: Worst Demon Hunter In History episode 897809 Opeion 3
How about a bit of backstory?
Yes, there's certainly got to be an interesting story in the background of a fanatic wanabe demon hunter moving into a dormatory full of demons, both in terms of what drew Motoko there, and why the demons all enjoy her presence enough to not try to find an excuse to get her to leave.
and HHL-Film Project:
Actually I can't decide on a specific thread or option, because this is one of the really potential heavy threads that have tons of interesting angles that could be explored throughout.
Your suggestions all have potential, but I would point out that none of them truly represent the notion of roads not taken for the narrative. What I mean is that they could just as easily serve as continuations of the current episodes of those threads. They aren't really what-if scenarios. Which is fine, of course. I guess my point is just that you can dream bigger for an experiment like this if you want.
DeleteWell, this has proven harder than I expected. Honestly, there just aren't that many episodes where I've wondered about or wished for other options being chosen. Or at least there aren't many that come to mind right now. Admittedly, there have been a whole heck of a lot of episodes. So it's entirely possible I'm forgetting a couple of cases that I would consider perfect candidates for this exercise. But since I can't recall them, I'm going to go with something a little different.
ReplyDeleteActually, I think I might be cheating a little in that these aren't necessarily all on the vote list, but here are my (fairly predictable, Akane-centric) suggestions, all drawn from the many Lumitiel branches of the Wishing Rock 1/2 thread:
1. Akane WR: Sexy Akane - episode 805932
Any option.
I would like to see the "Sexy Akane" concept explored a bit more without all the girls becoming quite so similar. So maybe the rock gets passed around a bit and different types of changes happen to different characters? Although that's admittedly more of a long-term vision rather than what could really be accomplished in a single divergent episode.
2. Shampoo's Wishing Rock: The Word of Shampoo - episode 756801
Option 2 (naturally): Akane shows up, and Shampoo calls her Pervert Girl.
I've tried to write this episode myself multiple times. I just enjoy the idea of Akane having the sudden "realization" that she's a pervert. How would she react? For that matter, how would Shampoo react? It could go in pretty fun directions.
3. Akane WR: Getting on Better - episode 800246
Option 1: Akane finds Ranma and/or Ryoga and makes the sell. (Though options 3 and 4 are appealing too.)
I've also tried to write this episode several times, as I find it terribly amusing. And seeing how she would proceed to deal with the rest of her problems also looks like fun to me.
So there you have it, for good or ill. Thanks, Lumitiel, on another impressive year of excellent writing. It's been a great privilege.
OK I am so sorry this took a while for me to get to. I had a lot of RL stuff to do. so 3 choices, Lets go! Just so you know I can't exactly write an essay on my suggestions so I'll just write my choices and what I like to see.
ReplyDeleteFirst:
Thread: Real World Sailor Moon
Episode: Rebuffed, But still Playing
Option: 1.) The erotic display lowers Moon’s defenses a bit, allowing Mercury the chance to have a bit of fun as well.
One of my favorite Sailor Moon threads produced by Lumitiel, So any chance to see hot sailor action is good enough for me!!!
Second:
Thread: Cocknosis Sans Geass
Episode: Adjusting
Option: 1.) Euphemia, Suzaku and Cornelia wind up getting into a discussion regarding what they should be doing while attempting numerous different positions.
The most recent episode of Cocknosis Sans Geass, I don't know what Policy this has regarding using the most recent threads as an option, or episodes written by other authors, but Im goin w/ this one. Same reason for RWSM, The eroness, especially with the C.C. spirits manipulating Cornelia and Euphemia! I want to see more of that!
Third
Thread: Milly Gets a Geass
Episode: Expanding Control
Option: 1.) Milly, Shirley and Sayoko search for the report, with Milly having a bit of fun with both of them. During the search.
Again, most recent episode of this thread, The fun ero-ness of Milly Geassing Sayoko and doing sexy things like groping butts, breasts and other things behind Shirley's back is too good to pass up.
And There we have it! Hope to read more things from u in the Future Lumi!!!
I can only really think of one.
ReplyDeleteNegima Spell: http://www.bearchive.com/~addventure/game1/docs/824/824940.html
Any of the three first options would be good. Can I just make those three my three votes? If not then I think I like option 1 the best, it'd be fun to see Haruna taking control and making herself the bimbo leader.
Hoping I can get this in under the bell:
ReplyDelete1) Thread: Code Geass Anti Harem Run; Episode 897067 (A Little Bit Meta); Option 4: Follow the plot of the third episode, right up until he encounters Kallen in the shower.
Reason: Plot was undermined for expediency after this, so I don't think we ever got to see what was originally intended for this thread. Somehow the challenge is set up to induce a harem, and I'm curious to see both the trigger and Lelouch's counters. And... Kallen in a shower. That's reason enough, isn't it?
2) Thread: Waking Up With Curves (Motoko); Episode 928852 (Curvy Motoko); Option 1: Naru tries heading to the shops, but is so damned horny that before she leaves she winds up jumping Keitaro to let off some steam.
Reason: The thread continues from this point with entertaining episodes featuring Motoko's sister. Personally, my exposure to Love Hina is pretty small - I know mostly the main characters from the first few episodes. So this gets one of my votes because I'd like to see where this goes without the sister as a main character, but also because I think it would be hilarious if all of the other housemates except for Su followed Naru's lead and attempt to jump Keitaro after seeing Motoko, with Keitaro always missing Motoko and therefore having no earthly idea what is going on with the others.
3) Thread: Fire vs. Fire; Episode 491765 (Magical Protection); Option 5: Combination of them!
Reason: The obligatory Ranma thread. (Actually just barely edged out a SM option.) Akane has four items to choose from to protect her from magical mumbo jumbo. While I'm proud of the thread I helped co-write afterwards, I am still curious what Akane would have done with the other three items. So now, should it win, we'll find out.
Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteThread: Curvy Akane
Episode: While Akane slumbers (http://www.bearchive.com/~addventure/game1/docs/825/825427.html)
Reason: The current thread has the story take place at the beginning of Ranma 1/2, with Akane meeting Ranma and all. I'd like to see a path that takes place in the middle of the series. And optionally, I'd like to see the possibility that the previous day Akane tried something to make her breasts bigger but didn't get results then.
Thread: Bimbo Nabiki - Breaking Barriers
Episode: (Tension Released Whether You Want It Or Not!) http://www.bearchive.com/~addventure/game1/docs/740/740444.html
Reason: I'd like to see the What happens if Nabiki stayed to watch, or if someone else stumbled upon them, and since Nabiki still has the Wishing Rock...
Expanding on this.
DeleteFor the Curvy Akane episode, I'd prefer option 4, but the other options are just as good.
For the Bimbo Nabiki episode, I'd prefer options 3, or 4 (4 is just a fatesplit at the moment), but option 1 is okay as well.