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Title: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 01, 2014, 06:03:17 PM
So apparently if you leave the books here unsummarized for to long, they animate and start flying around and biting people who don't pay their library fees.  The general amusement caused by this event caused us to delay starting the summarizing binge, but they've started forming flocks and practicing group tactics, so we've decided it would be best if we just sat down and updated the list.

And by we I mean you all.  :derp:

The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something

(http://i.imgur.com/zOx8oNB.jpg)
Convincing Ruro to placate the books took some doing.

The Perspective
About four years ago (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4840.0.html), the Librarians decided that the fanworks section needed some serious tidying up-- a listing of works, with summaries and genres attached, to stir up interest in reading from people who would otherwise read, but didn't have time to sort through the mess. That project came to fruition as the PSL Library Catalogue, which stands proud to this day.

Unfortunately having three or four people try to keep track of what's been summarized and what hasn't became impossible.  Add in the work we did to make the list easier to search, and the task became beyond the greatest rabbit's skills.  And so we had a massive undertaking to sort ALL the unsummarized works.

The task was a great success, revitalizing the list and giving a great resource for future runs... and then we never did it again.  Oops!

Well the time to fix that is now.  We're going to grab our plasma rifles and towels and head down into the depths of the library to categorize the strange and terrifying fiction that has arisen since last time.  Our last expedition had only a 20% fatality rate, and we returned with 60% of the arms we started with, so there shouldn't be any real worries

We will take any volunteers that want to help out; old regulars as well as new people are all invited to take part. We are hoping for a few volunteers, but no more than ten, since that makes work distribution terribly unwieldy and because our local fairies only have ten fingers.

So for those who would like to help, please post here or PM me or Sakana. After we get ourselves more organized, the work that needs to be done will get organized into preliminary lists and sent to the volunteers, who will then send back summaries in the style of the current listing (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,4840.msg238887.html#msg238887). Or, like this:

Code: [Select]
[b]Name: [url=web address of the fic goes here]title of fic goes here[/url][/b]
[b]Author:[/b] author goes here
[b]Status:[/b] is it ongoing, on hiatus, or what?
[b]Genre:[/b] Primary genre, ##secondary genre-- use your best judgment on this
[b]Summary:[/b] Summary goes here

Currently we have as main genres Action, Adventure, Drama (includes Tragedy), Romance, Slice of Life, Comedy, Parody, Crossover, Mystery and Suspense, Poetry, Short Story Collections, and Miscellaneous and Other. Try to use those main genres as the primary genres, if you can.

It's time to make your mark on literary history.  I promise it's totally worth the chance of having your brains eaten by an angry thesaurus.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: nintendonut888 on February 01, 2014, 06:17:48 PM
Time to step on up, to the plaaaaate. 'cuz this ain't no gaaame. It's time to make history yeaaaaaaaaah.

Er uh, I mean, I'm on board for this again! o>
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Sect on February 02, 2014, 02:43:05 AM
You have my pen!
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Dead Princess Sakana on February 02, 2014, 06:45:42 AM
I'll take on a few myself, no promises how much I can fit into my schedule though, got a moving to plan after all!
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Esifex on February 02, 2014, 08:26:08 PM
I should probably do something to retain my Librarian title, shouldn't I? I'll try my best to take on some assignments. It'll give me an excuse to read more of the recent worka; I've kind of been away from the PSL for a while.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 03, 2014, 12:59:49 AM
Volunteering my services as well. :3
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 03, 2014, 07:55:38 PM
Current Sacrifices:

1 - Iced Fairy
2 - Sakana
3 - Donut
4 - Sect
5 - Esi
6 - Joveus

We can use 4 more victims for the book gods before venturing into the dungeon.  All you need is a bit of spare time here and there.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 04, 2014, 01:11:38 PM
How big is the workload looking to be if you get all ten?
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 04, 2014, 03:23:09 PM
Doing a quick eyeball, about 12 works each.  Most of which are going to be hiatused after one or two posts.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: OverlordChirei on February 04, 2014, 05:46:16 PM
I have too much spare time and never use it for anything useful.

That changes now. I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 04, 2014, 08:02:29 PM
After compiling the list, we appear to have 119 new works.  Of those four are decently size, and two are my fault.  There's a number of short story threads though, which should be fast.

In addition some stories might turn out to be "here's a fic idea" or "here's a link to my fanfic on mediafire" or "someone should write this fic."  Those will be skipped.  I think I got most of them, but there's probably a few hiding in the list still.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 05, 2014, 02:03:29 AM
Current Sacrifices:

Books for the books god.

If we don't get enough word-slaves volunteers, I'd be happy to take a bigger workload to make up for the deficit.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Nicktendonick on February 05, 2014, 06:53:01 AM
I'll sign up too. I have a whole bin filled with arms, so I don't mind losing some for a good cause.

Jokes aside, I'll take the plunge head on. Maybe I've never done it, maybe i'm naive, but it seems like fun.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 05, 2014, 02:25:44 PM
Ah fuck, why not? Count me in.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Tengukami on February 05, 2014, 11:16:55 PM
In. For posterity!
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 05, 2014, 11:54:51 PM
So be it.  We have gathered our party, and shall now venture forth.

Current adventurers are

1 - Iced Fairy, Fairy Faker
2 - Sakana, Weretuna Bureaucrat
3 - Donut, Pastry Emergency Food Supply
4 - Sect, Tengu Meatshield
5 - Esi, Human Psychic
6 - Joveus, Aesir Chronologist
7 - Chirei, Demon Overlord
8 - Nitendonick, Zombie Console
9 - Purvis, Hobo "I not a class, I am a free man!"
10 - Ammy, Tengu Researcher

I'll put together the lists and mail them out tomorrow.  As a warning, everyone will be getting at least one long fic, with some of you getting a rather sizable works.  I've tried to split them so no one person gets stuck with too much junk though.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 06, 2014, 12:25:22 AM
So when I said tomorrow I lied.  Mail is out.  Let the summarizing begin.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 06, 2014, 12:38:04 AM
So things to note for you noobs.

How to categorize a stories status :
Quote
Complete: Exactly what it sounds like. Note that this is different from Ended.
Ended: When the author posts a final update, saying that "I will no longer update this". Valesta's Thought's End is a good example.
Stalled: When the writer says they're taking a break and doesn't come back to the piece for a month or longer. Note that the only thing that separates this from Ended is that they at least state their intent to return. However, if this continues for six months, it goes to Permanent Hiatus.
Incomplete: Fics with a constant rate of updating. Updating at least once a month is enough to receive this designation.
Sporadically Updated: This designation exists because of short story threads, which most writers tend to update whenever the hell they feel like it. (I know I'm like this, and Rou, Benny1, etc tend to show signs of this too.)
Halted: When a fic is forcibly ended because the writer has been banned. Can and should overlap with Permanent Hiatus.
Permanent Hiatus: Should only be given to works that have not updated in six months or longer. It's a politically correct way of saying "this fic is dead". :|

Genres:

Action
Adventure
Drama
Romance/Slice of Life (Indicate Which)
Origin
Comedy
Parody
Crossover
Mystery and Suspense
Poetry
Collections of Stories
Miscellaneous Stories and Other Works
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 07, 2014, 10:24:19 PM
Tossing this one back on the pile. I am not Dark Souls enough to really commentate on it:   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13429.0.html

Edit: I'll trade with someone. But not a long one. Fuck you if you try to saddle me with another long one. The one long one I got already was horrific and I will never forgive it.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Nicktendonick on February 08, 2014, 04:03:15 AM
I love dark souls, so I'll take it. You can take one of mine, a Touhoumon story that's only a few replies long.  http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14888.0.html
It's really really short, so enjoy.

As a matter of fact, all of mine are really really short. All are a page long, nothing is bigger then that. I should be relieved, but I also feel somewhat disappointed about that. If someone's workload is too much, I'll be willing to take up one of your long ones.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 08, 2014, 04:39:33 AM
Tossing this one back on the pile. I am not Dark Souls enough to really commentate on it:   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13429.0.html

You should see if you can press-gang Amra into summarizing it :V
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 09, 2014, 12:20:07 AM
Sorry for the double post, but quick question...

For all fics created by Guests with no obvious author names given, who should we put down as the author? Just "Guest"?
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Tengukami on February 09, 2014, 12:44:46 AM
A guest is a deactivated account. I would go with "Author Unknown", and edit in a name if someone remembers who wrote it later.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 14, 2014, 12:55:16 AM
How's everyone doing?  Staring at three page self insert fics yet?  Well it's time to report your progress (and or pain) to the fairy so we can redistribute those works which cause meguka level suffering if needed.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: nintendonut888 on February 14, 2014, 01:00:37 AM
I've been stalling at three fics left for the past few days. One is extremely long, one is decently long, and another is actually complete. Once I get off this writing kick I'd probably be finished in a day or two.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 14, 2014, 01:12:53 AM
I'm finished with my batch. I'd be happy to take up any left over/stalled stuff if need be.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Esifex on February 14, 2014, 04:53:11 AM
I've been knocked over flat with a bad stomach bug, which has left me writhing about in bed and trying desperately not to throw up. Now that it's not so severe I can get some momentum going.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Esifex on February 14, 2014, 04:57:44 AM
Oh, yeah, that doesn't help you guys, does it.

I've read through about half of my list - I'm rather surprised at how short some of these are - but haven't gotten around to writing up the summary tabs.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: OverlordChirei on February 14, 2014, 08:12:06 AM
I'm actually down to three left, but you probably already know what's keeping me. I should have it wrapped up before the weekend along with schoolwork.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Tengukami on February 14, 2014, 11:59:39 PM
I will be done by the end of the weekend. I like my assignments!
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on February 18, 2014, 07:38:22 PM
Alright.  I've got Purvis, Chirei, Donut's and most of mine in.  Joveus and Chirei both forgot to turn their titles into links, but that's not too big a deal, and it'd be more effort to track their fixes then it would be to just fix it myself.

Which means the rest of you need to send me what we got before we declare you legally dead and take all your stuff.  Don't try to finish it all right now, send what you've got!  Because the unfinished fics will be thrown out for anyone to summarize soon.  Which means that those of you who are done can start working on more fics!  Aren't you happy.  To start with, here's the rest of my set.  There's no way my brain will handle these.

Lacrimaque         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13579.0.html
*Gensoukyo My Beloved      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14550.0.html

Expect this post to be updated soon with more unfinished summaries.

Sakana's body has been found, a victim of the "Johb" disease.  He leaves the following possessions to the world:

Gensoakyo          http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12821.0.html
Repercussions of Moving      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12770.0.html
The Reaper of Gensoukyo      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15593.0.html
*Unprecedented Serious Affair   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14766.0.html
Mahou Shoujo Smackdown      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15819.0.html
Ran-rii's Shorts      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13880.0.html
Dream's End         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14170.0.html
The Youkai in the high Castle   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13815.0.html
Moerin attempts to write...   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14391.0.html
Touhou Armory Project      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14187.0.html
A Sword Among Pens      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14638.0.html
Rise Chosen!         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14534.0.html
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 19, 2014, 12:13:07 AM
Joveus and Chirei both forgot to turn their titles into links, but that's not too big a deal, and it'd be more effort to track their fixes then it would be to just fix it myself.

Ah...whoops.  :blush: Sorry about that.

As for the other fics: I've got a good bit of free time on my hands lately. I'd be happy to tackle all of the rest of the leftovers if no one minds.

If someone does mind, then I'll lay claim to the following:

Lacrimaque         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13579.0.html
*Gensoukyo My Beloved      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14550.0.html
Gensoakyo          http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12821.0.html
Repercussions of Moving      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12770.0.html
The Reaper of Gensoukyo      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15593.0.html
*Unprecedented Serious Affair   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14766.0.html

Edit: GOOD LORDY Lacrimaque is freaking long  :o I shall endeavor to summarize it nonetheless.

Edit2: And now I see why no one touched Lacrimaque and Gensoukyo My Beloved.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: OverlordChirei on February 20, 2014, 10:14:20 PM
Are you still summarizing the super long fics? I was going to have a whack at them, but if you already did so...
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 21, 2014, 12:05:34 AM
Are you still summarizing the super long fics? I was going to have a whack at them, but if you already did so...

I've completed Lacrimaque, and am currently summarizing Gensoukyo My Beloved. Would you like to take over the latter?
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: OverlordChirei on February 21, 2014, 12:53:04 AM
I think work will go faster that way, yeah.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on February 21, 2014, 01:07:32 AM
I think work will go faster that way, yeah.

Very well. Warning: Gensoukyo My Beloved is XBOX HUEG.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 02, 2014, 02:36:01 AM
Welp, time to put a foot in my mouth...

I have finished the initial batch of fics I laid claim to, but unfortunately due to personal reasons I won't be able to summarize the rest until next-next week at least. If anyone would like to attempt the others, please go ahead. Sorry folks.  :(
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on March 02, 2014, 02:40:00 AM
It's cool.  You've done more then most.  Waaaay more then most. >.<
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: OverlordChirei on March 02, 2014, 04:29:22 AM
@Joveus

I finished the one extra I got from you. Am I to assume the other five are now open?
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 02, 2014, 12:51:10 PM
@Joveus

I finished the one extra I got from you. Am I to assume the other five are now open?

Yep! Go right ahead. The remaining fics should be...


Mahou Shoujo Smackdown      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15819.0.html
Ran-rii's Shorts      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13880.0.html
Dream's End         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14170.0.html
The Youkai in the high Castle   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13815.0.html
Moerin attempts to write...   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14391.0.html
Touhou Armory Project      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14187.0.html
A Sword Among Pens      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14638.0.html
Rise Chosen!         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14534.0.html
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 31, 2014, 03:19:55 AM
Alright, looks like I finally have some free time for now.

Have the summaries for the remaining fics been finished?
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on March 31, 2014, 04:41:42 PM
No.  We're all terrible and have failed to keep up.  :ohdear:
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 31, 2014, 10:13:07 PM
No.  We're all terrible and have failed to keep up.  :ohdear:

Alright, in that case I will get back to summarizing them.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on March 31, 2014, 10:15:35 PM
I'll post a list of all the unsummarized works actually.


The Autumn that I Love      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12872.0.html
*Absolution of the Requiem   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14439.0.html
Touhou Armory Project      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14187.0.html
A Sword Among Pens      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14638.0.html
Rise Chosen!         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14534.0.html

*New World 3          (Complete) http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8801.0.html
Lotus Dream Tale      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14898.0.html
Nocturne of Eternal Darkness   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,16141.0.html
Gensokyo Tales from the Crypt   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15689.0.html
Generations Borders and Illus..   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13181.0.html
Alice            http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13527.0.html
kingdom hearts:HrtP      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12745.0.html
Thalassa         http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13720.0.html
A perfectly ordinary day at the   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14415.0.html
Infinnacage's Emo-mockery scr..     http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14403.0.html
Flight of the Immortal Fire   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13652.0.html
The Literary Creations of...   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13186.0.html
Traveler of Inner Wishes   http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,10896.0.html
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 31, 2014, 10:30:22 PM
I'll post a list of all the unsummarized works actually.

*snip*

Where did they all come from  :o
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on March 31, 2014, 10:56:18 PM
I was saving Ammy and Esi's lists in the hope that they'd finish up.  Sadly the Great Spirit of Hope was busy reviving Tokyo, so their summaries remain unfinished, in addition to fish's work.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on March 31, 2014, 11:38:00 PM
One more question: is there any particular meaning to stories that have a * before them? Like, A Greater Chinese Empire and New World 3 have *s, but Dear Diary and A Peaceful Day in Gensokyo do not, for example.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on April 01, 2014, 02:40:04 AM
A * means "loooong"
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on April 02, 2014, 12:17:16 AM
The Autumn that I Love      http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,12872.0.html

Just popping in to say: I will not be able to summarize this one since, ah, I'm the one who wrote the fic.  :blush: I'm afraid that someone else will have to tackle it. (Don't be shy, it's not that long.  :3)
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on April 02, 2014, 12:25:45 AM
I'll catch that one then if it's still undone when I've got time.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on April 10, 2014, 11:55:53 PM
Heads up: as far as I can tell,  "Gensokyo's Tales from the Crypt" Touhou Horror Stories (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15689.0.html) does not seem to actually have any story content--therefore, a summary will not be necessary.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on April 11, 2014, 02:02:57 AM
Well that makes everybodies (and by that I mean your >.<) life easier.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on April 22, 2014, 07:02:48 PM
Currently the following fics have been given the "Other" genre.  Given that most of the things under that list are scripts games or other true oddities, I think it would be better to categorize them differently.  I'm open to suggestions.


Name: A Greater Chinese Empire (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15621.0.html)

Name:  The Lion, The Wolf, The Wasp, and The Hawk  (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13429.0.html)

Name: Tempest Sapphira (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14165.0.html)

Name: A Sword Among Pens (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14638.0.html)

Name: Flight of the Immortal Fire (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13652.0.html)
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on April 23, 2014, 01:46:20 AM
Currently the following fics have been given the "Other" genre.  Given that most of the things under that list are scripts games or other true oddities, I think it would be better to categorize them differently.  I'm open to suggestions.


Name: A Greater Chinese Empire (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15621.0.html)

Name: A Sword Among Pens (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,14638.0.html)

Name: Flight of the Immortal Fire (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13652.0.html)

Ah, for these three, I take responsibility.

I classified A Greater Chnese Empire as "Other" largely because I wasn't quite sure how else to classify it. The work is largely an alternate history story told primarily through prose that was designed to emulate historical fact books--as a result, I couldn't figure out what genre to put it under. I suppose we could put it under "Action", since there are descriptions of military conflict in it, or perhaps "Drama" since there are occasional dialogue exchanges illustrating certain dealings between important historical/fictional people.

I put A Sword Among Pens as "Other" because none of the genres listed seemed to fit it. The story is a monologue from the perspective of an Oni and how she's getting stressed in a particularly Oni-like manner due to isolation from others of her kind. It doesn't fit "Drama", unless I'm misunderstanding what we mean by "Drama"; it doesn't fit Mystery and Suspense, since that appears to be for detective-style mystery stories and similar works. Everything else didn't fit either.

Finally, I put Flight of the Immortal Fire down as "Other" since it's technically a Quest, i.e. a choose-your-own-ending story where the plot is directly influenced, to at least some extent, by participants.

As for The Lion, The Wolf, the Hawk, and the Wasp, which I wrote...I can understand someone having difficulty assigning a genre to this one as well. It's a series of short stories that flesh out setting elements in the Dark Souls videogame via myth-like, fireside tales. They don't neatly fall in a particular genre, since the style of story-telling was designed to emulate much older works: there's action, yes, but it's not the sort of tense, high-flying action we're used to whenever we think of something labeled "Action", etc.


Edit: If we're looking for suggestions on Tempest Saphirra, I would recommend something like Drama, ##Slice of Life.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Iced Fairy on April 26, 2014, 02:22:02 AM
It took far longer then normal, and casualty rates were staggering but in the end, we made it!  The library cleanup is complete.

Thanks to all of our volunteers.  And an extra special thanks to Joveus Molai, who did about half the list himself.  It's because of him that the list got done at all, and for that I've asked he be given the librarian title.  Congrats you earned it.

The catalog's gotten so big that we had to split up the post, but everything should be in its correct space.  There's a lot of writing about, and hopefully it'll be easier to find because of this.
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Joveus Molai on April 26, 2014, 04:37:29 PM
It took far longer then normal, and casualty rates were staggering but in the end, we made it!  The library cleanup is complete.

Huzzah! \o/

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Thanks to all of our volunteers.  And an extra special thanks to Joveus Molai, who did about half the list himself.  It's because of him that the list got done at all, and for that I've asked he be given the librarian title.  Congrats you earned it.

 :blush: 
Title: Re: The MotK Fanworks Listing, version 3ish: We Should Probably Do Something
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on April 26, 2014, 10:57:07 PM
Congratulations, Joveus, and thank you so much for all your hard work.