Post by Arclighter on May 25, 2009 12:19:29 GMT -5
Disclaimer: I looked, but couldn't find an introductions thread or sub forum. If one exists, I'm sorry and I'd appreciate it if a kind mod would move this there. Thanks!
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*plops down with an exhausted yet pleased sigh*
Well now, I've just finished three days of wonderful reading. Yep, I spent my three day weekend reading every episode up to the blue moon. Found this site through the YouTube hosting of the series opening credits. Awesome vid, by the way.
I can honestly say that this is a fantastic virtual series! I didn't want to register until I got caught up with everything, avoiding redundant newbie questions, embarrassing myself, yadda yadda.
That said, I'm a very visual person. So when I read the episodes, I was literally seeing them in my head as I was reading. It really does work, and I can see this being something that they would do for TV if Doherty hadn't flipped out over everything and whatnot. (mutter grumble)
What you guys have done is simply spectacular. I love that you have gone with the script version of writing, as it really ties in with the show. The breaks for "commercials" and etcetera just make this flow naturally. It's made me rethink my own sidebar series for Doctor Who in Pete's World, and converting it to that format.
The humor... I just love it. It matches the style of the original show so well it's spooky.
I only have one caveat, and that's because my grandmother has an English degree. This will make the writers and editors groan, I know, and I'm sorry. There are a lot of places where there are either misspellings, misplaced words, doubled words, absent words, transposed words, or words that are so close to being a different word that the other word was used instead of the actual.
To me, it didn't detract from the story at all. However, if my grandmother were to read it, she wouldn't get past them to the story itself. Yeah, I can hear her in my head ranting. I was traumatized as a child... shut up.
I'm grateful that you've kept Chris in the story. It just wouldn't be the same without him, even though he isn't a witch in this version. I understand why, and approve. On the other hand, it seems really weird that Wyatt's not around. I know, this is a really feminine show and all... which I like, but to not have him around or hinted at is just off in my head. I guess I got used to the guy. I'm hazarding a guess that the dark child is paralleling him.
The sister is fantastic, and their bickering always makes me laugh.
As to my user name: I've always had it in my head that there should be a parallel to the crossbow wielding Darklighters. Leo's Whitelighter status always seemed to be a good opposite for the 'Doubtlighter', since he instills confidence and hope. I just thought that there should be a lightning throwing Whitelighter opposite for the crossbows. *shrugs*
At any rate, and to cut this short since I think I've babbled long enough...
Fantastic Series! *applauds*
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Drake is now my favorite Demon. *laughs*
______________________________
*plops down with an exhausted yet pleased sigh*
Well now, I've just finished three days of wonderful reading. Yep, I spent my three day weekend reading every episode up to the blue moon. Found this site through the YouTube hosting of the series opening credits. Awesome vid, by the way.
I can honestly say that this is a fantastic virtual series! I didn't want to register until I got caught up with everything, avoiding redundant newbie questions, embarrassing myself, yadda yadda.
That said, I'm a very visual person. So when I read the episodes, I was literally seeing them in my head as I was reading. It really does work, and I can see this being something that they would do for TV if Doherty hadn't flipped out over everything and whatnot. (mutter grumble)
What you guys have done is simply spectacular. I love that you have gone with the script version of writing, as it really ties in with the show. The breaks for "commercials" and etcetera just make this flow naturally. It's made me rethink my own sidebar series for Doctor Who in Pete's World, and converting it to that format.
The humor... I just love it. It matches the style of the original show so well it's spooky.
I only have one caveat, and that's because my grandmother has an English degree. This will make the writers and editors groan, I know, and I'm sorry. There are a lot of places where there are either misspellings, misplaced words, doubled words, absent words, transposed words, or words that are so close to being a different word that the other word was used instead of the actual.
To me, it didn't detract from the story at all. However, if my grandmother were to read it, she wouldn't get past them to the story itself. Yeah, I can hear her in my head ranting. I was traumatized as a child... shut up.
I'm grateful that you've kept Chris in the story. It just wouldn't be the same without him, even though he isn't a witch in this version. I understand why, and approve. On the other hand, it seems really weird that Wyatt's not around. I know, this is a really feminine show and all... which I like, but to not have him around or hinted at is just off in my head. I guess I got used to the guy. I'm hazarding a guess that the dark child is paralleling him.
The sister is fantastic, and their bickering always makes me laugh.
As to my user name: I've always had it in my head that there should be a parallel to the crossbow wielding Darklighters. Leo's Whitelighter status always seemed to be a good opposite for the 'Doubtlighter', since he instills confidence and hope. I just thought that there should be a lightning throwing Whitelighter opposite for the crossbows. *shrugs*
At any rate, and to cut this short since I think I've babbled long enough...
Fantastic Series! *applauds*
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Drake is now my favorite Demon. *laughs*
But anyway, that's alright. I'm really glad you joined the board and I hope you continue to enjoy your stay here. And thank you for your comments on the credits (Alex does an amazing job) and the story itself. I know it really makes me feel good to hear that you can envision all playing out in your mind so well, that makes me feel quite accomplished. (And I'd wager to bet the same is true for the rest of the staff. 
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