Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yes, that's right. It's time for: Action! Drama! Suspense! Sarcasm! Godawful puns! Actual character descriptions! A non-convoluted plot! Go read it now! Dikiyoba hasn't completely set up the site nor figured out the updating schedule (although larger, slower updates is the general plan (well, not slow in comparison to Episodes 5 and 6), but those will come shortly. Also, Dikiyoba is definitely not a graphic designer (that's why Dikiyoba writes), so if any of you are, please don't mock Dikiyoba's efforts too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The golden age has come again, it seems. It has been a long time. Longer still since I made an appearance. Well done, Diki. I look forward to seeing what Rowen and I have done with the tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I hope I'm in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I never read the earlier stories, but I see myself going through them in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I think Harehunter's description is utterly hilarious, along with Tyran not dying in eight months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Balladeer Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Oh Happy Day. First impression: your writing skills have improved. Professional grade, no lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 You do know it took years before Star Trek: The Next Generation was any good? Beside I found it sadly lacking because I wasn't in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk adc. Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Oh yes, just another beginning of something wonderful -------------------------- Intentionally stolen from Trenton the four-legged thing: ----------- Just hoping that I would be there, Nightwatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Goldengirl Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hope it's not necessary to have read the previous episodes too much for background detail... I never finished Episode Four before my mysterious departure, alas. Although that won't stop me from rereading and finishing if necessary, I suppose. That said, your writing has improved a lot since that strange beginning with Episode 1. It becomes more and more pleasurable to read with every new addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dintiradan Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Originally Posted By: Randomizer You do know it took years before Star Trek: The Next Generation was any good? Beside I found it sadly lacking because I wasn't in it. I wasn't in ST:TNG either, but you don't see me complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I must agree, it is much more coherent than some of the previous episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 @rehctaw I am a stallion >.> Does that mean I was never invited to Nikki's party for his apperent dislike for us? XD great job diki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not everyone invited to the party was mentioned. I sat quietly at the edge of the room, minding my own business and wishing someone would like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 That was fun to read! I look forward to further episodes, Diki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Simply awesome. Can't wait to read more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba Go read it now! *does as ordered, for once* Awesome, and leaving me wanting more. Great work, Diki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Originally Posted By: Goldenking Hope it's not necessary to have read the previous episodes too much for background detail... I never finished Episode Four before my mysterious departure, alas. Nope. My goal is to make sure people can read and enjoy Episode 7 regardless of whether they've read any of the previous episodes or not. (So if something is unclear, be sure to ask.) --- Originally Posted By: Nightwatcher Intentionally stolen from Trenton the four-legged thing: And Trenton stole it from Dantius, who used it often enough that it was almost his gimmick. Dikiyoba does not approve of gimmick stealing. Unless you can put your own (hopefully) clever spin on it, and then it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Micawber Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yay! Good chapters so far, looking forward to the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My thoughts can be summarized succinctly as: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Archaeolagent Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 what what Although I really enjoyed the script format of the first two episodes, I have to agree that the quality of the writing has improved. (I suppose the Spiderbus will have to visit Episode One once it stops... um... stalling.) I look forward to seeing more, Diki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Since I am not aloud champagne, you atleast left out a few juice boxes right Diki? What will be the average rate of chapters? One day? 2? a week? A month? A year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Whenever Dikiyoba feels like it. Dikiyoba has threaten in the past not to post if requested. That's why there were the remarks about Danitus and locking the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Originally Posted By: Randomizer Dikiyoba has threaten in the past not to post if requested. That's why there were the remarks about Danitus and locking the topic. Say what? I have requested in the past that people not bump the thread asking about the next update, but my goal is to not let the story stagnate and go without an update for months on end. Also, the joke about there being a set countdown until the next episode and it being restarted every time someone asks how long it has left to go doesn't apply since an episode is currently underway. Dikiyoba's hope is to release two or three chapters every week to two weeks. We'll see how that actually works out in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba: The Dark Descent Dikiyoba's hope is to release two or three chapters every week to two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk SamSniped Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Can I be in the story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Have a chapter! Dikiyoba would have put in a second interlude to go with it, but someone had to act silly and get banned after being written into said interlude, which means a huge chunk of the interlude needs to be revised, which means it now fits better after a slightly later chapter, which means even more revision. So the moral of this paragraph is, don't do silly things and get yourself banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk SamSniped Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Well, I just finished reading from the beginning to Episode 5, and I can't wait to read more! Post #VI of the challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba So the moral of this paragraph is, don't do silly things and get yourself banned. Well, there goes my plans for the evening. I suppose I'll have to read this chapter instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Oh no! The noobs are seeking the amy! Whatever will we do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Tyranicus Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Originally Posted By: Excalibur Oh no! The noobs are seeking the amy! Whatever will we do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 All I see is a white box that says "No hot linking please." Me thinks you've been link-blocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Well I guess we won't be hotlinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Chapter 4 Interlude #2 It's a short update, but at least we get introduced to some new people. Dikiyoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nicely done - having something well-written to read whilst we wait for all the dying and explosions is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice job Dikiyoba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 As usual, Dikiyoba posts an awesome chapter. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 This pleases me. My thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 This is enjoyable stuff. Thanks diki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dikiyoba Chapter 4Interlude #2 Quote: Randomizer was a... Tyranicus was a... Student of Trinity was a... Dikiyoba was a... Stareye was the... While I understand that "was" is quite a lovely word to introduce a character and physically describe them, you might want to look into some alternatives- it's quite grating when every character introduced in a chapter by [X] was a [physical description]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Speaking of the physical descriptions...where do they come from? Are they part of forum lore (such as Slarty's You Facts)? Previously established elements of Dikiyoba's stories? Or just conjured up from Dikiyoba's imagination for this chapter? I certainly never pictured Randomizer as a servile before, so I WAS curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Dikiyoba described me as a short servile a few episodes ago when it went from script format to prose text. Now I'm from the Taker faction. Most are from avatars, forum lore of past gimmicks, and there have been a few real life gatherings of members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk JamesMighty Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Good work Dikiyoba! This gave me something good to read for about 10 minutes or so instead of reading crap. I've read all the other ones and was wondering why you switched from script writing to prose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Trenton. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have NO idea where the hell he got my description :| Yet I LOVE the story Dikiyoba. I really hope it doesn't get stopped like a bunch of other stories. Don't you just hate it when your favorite fanfiction is suddenly canceled, and the worst part was that it was forgotten about? I mean, no, nobody died, there was no emergency, they just plain forget about an awesome story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Actaeon Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I took your physical description as something of a metaphor. No idea if that was Diki's intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Originally Posted By: Dantius it's quite grating when every character introduced in a chapter by [X] was a [physical description]. I know, but I figured that a lack of updates was a worse writing crime than needless repetition, at least in this particular case where I'd rewritten the chapter twice already and still hadn't gotten it to where it needed to be. (Also, HAH! you do care. ) --- Originally Posted By: JamesMighty I've read all the other ones and was wondering why you switched from script writing to prose? Because prose is more a bit more flexible and Dikiyoba prefers it to the script format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Originally Posted By: Triumph Speaking of the physical descriptions...where do they come from? Are they part of forum lore (such as Slarty's You Facts)? Previously established elements of Dikiyoba's stories? Or just conjured up from Dikiyoba's imagination for this chapter? All of the above. And occasionally bits from RL appearance too. --- Originally Posted By: Actaeon I took [Trenton's] physical description as something of a metaphor. Indeed. The lack of coordination and gangly limbs are symbolic of the constant name and interest changes when Trenton first arrived before he was introduced to MLP. Dikiyoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Acky Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yay, new story! Enjoying it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt BMA Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nice. You're right, prose does make for a better read than script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma Cpt. Charles Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Awesome. This should be required reading for all new members to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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