Okay, alright! 100 mortal years after SoD, and it is the crux of a decamillenial battle.

We also need a name for this new land that all the people have gone to. Also, is it in the same world, or in an entirely different dimension or something?

And what about the prequel?

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(NSP: I'll give all the details about the prequel and find out about details for the sequel (such as the name of the land *not a different dimension* and so on and so on). I'll post more later.)

-Geb

Excuse me, but for those who just want to jump into this story, instead of reading the 15 pages prior to this post, could someone post a brief description of what's going on?

Please hurry up, Gebohq.

And, The Last True Evil, sorry, but this story is finished. The thread right now is being used to write character epilogues and to discuss a prequel and a sequel. And you really do have to read the entire story to get a grasp of what's going on.

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You guys should make a site for this story. Maybe use Homestead or something for a nice free site. I'm using that to make a site for my story. The current site is in my sig, but don't look at the current site. It's total crap, a total embarassment, and much of the story isn't edited yet.

BTW, Emperor, have you been there yet? You can look at it, if you want. Check out the forums or something. We got somebody to edit the story for us.

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About the sequel:

First off, I'm pretty sure Merlin is OK with going with it, and if anybody wants to be on the side of good, talk to me. I'll give you my own suggestions along with Merlin's that he sent me. To get an idea of what the place after SoD is like, check out Merlin's website at:
http://lightning.prohosting.com/~merlinus/

Basically, the land that SoD takes place is but a island, small compared to the other continents of the world. The land that everybody moves to is called Ji'Toria, after Ji'Tory, who rules the central area for a good hundred years (elves in his realm live a long time--don't forget that Bazaal made dark elves mentioned in an earlier post, mwahahaha) and the acadamy is actually started by Bathazar, not Merlin (only his library is there). For more details, check it out-- and so you know, I think it's suppose to be like some 1000 years after SoD. And no, the D&D game is on standby rightnow, so nobody's playing or joining.

As for my sequel, I want it to be in OUR near future. I don't want it to be an epic story, but don't get me wrong, it can still be exciting with cool bad guys and all -- just no grand schemes like in SoD. The basic premise is going to be that terrorism has become a real threat, mainly because of one that goes by the alias [har (pronounced either as in "care" or as in "char-broil", depending on how his alias is implied), with no apparent plan or demands (this will be my major bad guy--you'll find out why he does what he does in the story hehe). The world still goes on aboutits normal business though--and throughout the story, people's characters will reveal their own involvement in teh story (such as my "good guy" will be a politician in the U.S.) and at the same time, like in SoD, reveal whatever opinions the writer has about government, world affairs, etc.

Again, I stress that this be written as a realistic story, with a hint of science fiction (since it IS the future) and only a bit of fantasy (mainly just the minor appearance of magic--I would suggest that only children show any magic abilities and therefore they will not have any major influence--no other races though) I want this story to have an feel like it was directed by an independant director (which really just means don't do anything too Hollywood if you can). So start thinking about what kind of character you want to do (one good guy and one bad guy if you wish--but PLEASE I stongly ask everyone NOT to powerplay. This is meant to be fun to read as much as it is to write). Characters can be other terrorists with their own agenda, government officals (CIA, NSA, politician), civilians that act as a sub-plot, anything you feel can add to the story. And just keep in mind--how do you think our world would react to an end-of-the-world situation such as this (nuclear weapons as well as other weaponry will be invloved, especially terrorists)? I'll start the new story somtime in mid-January (the end of my first semester) so just keep this in mind

-Geb

*Still thinks Krig should be the champion of good, but even if he isn't, should have some pivotal, unexpected role*

Got some ideas runnin' through my head for this here prequel, hopefully they'll settle down into some semblence of rational thought soon...

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OK, I'd really like to join, if you don't mind, the sequel or prequel, under a different name, but what's the premise? Is this modern, futuristic, medieval, primitive, or a fantasy setting?

Thanks, guys...I always did love a good clash of good and evil

Actually, I get the idea of the setting, but I was wondering if the style is going to be like everyone goes their own way, interacting as they choose with others during the body of the story, then at the end the major bad guy(s) initiate a world-threatening situation that brings everyone together?

Because that would be good. Very good.

Gebohq, you're starting ANOTHER sequel? Is this one that takes place in our world?

Well, everybody, I still want you to write in "Eternal War".

Ji'Toria, huh? That's cool with me, though I suppose my vote doesn't really count. Now, I'm gonna go check out Merlin's website.

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No, prequel, prequel! Did I say sequel, b/c if I did, I'm terribly sorry. prequel, and only loosly one at that. ...so go on, enjoy the holidays

Gebohq, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I still don't understand. If this takes place on Earth (b/c that IS what you mean by "OUR world", isn't it?), how is it a prequel to Saga of the Third War and SoD? Or is that what you mean by loosely?

And I'm going to start Eternal War. If you don't like it, sue me!

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Wonderful, ignore me. Thanks guys...

Sorry, The Last True Evil, we're not trying to ignore you. Yeah, that would be great if you could help us write these stories! Do you want to write on the prequel, sequel, or both?

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Well, I'd love to do both, I have my character firmly set in mind. He would be introduced in the prequel and return in the sequel, but he only pops up occasionally, sort of like the G-Man in Half-Life. You don't really know if he's good or evil until the end, and he is a good leverage for building up the other characters...

Where do I begin? Where's the prequel going to be hosted? Here?

First off, yes, that is what I meant by loosely, because since Saga and SoD take place in a different dimension (if only I could remember what Merlin had called it...I think it's at his website) the concept of the story would be a moot point.

And for you, TLTE (pardon the abbreviation), I'm sorry to ignore you, I didn't mean to, and as HEF had said, I'd love to see you write for either or both of the stories (though I strongly suggest you read Saga and SoD if you haven't already first--for the sequel anyways) As for you're question, where you asked:

"I was wondering if the style is going to be like everyone goes their own way, interacting as they choose with others during the body of the story, then at the end the major bad guy(s) initiate a world-threatening situation that brings everyone together?"

I'm going to have to say yes, but with this comes bigger risks of a bad story (though if it works out well, it'll make the story all the better. That's the beauty of an interactive story board). The risks would be that others would powerplay, where teh writer makes their characters dominant in the story to the point where it disrupts the flow (as Space_Orca/Nature_Palidin had a few times~ see post about his character teleporting to different characters such as Apathis and Yimir and near the point of eliminating Bazaal). Other potential risks would be based off that~ character relations to the story and other characters gone haywire because of one reason or another.

*deep breath* (hehe), The point is, yes, I'll try to let everyone keep their own control over their characters and let them interact in the story as they wish, but you can only directly control your OWN characters (you can not make another major action for a character unless you talk with the writer of that character first~ and unless specified by the writer *I hope you don't all do this* dialogue from that character and actions that do not affect the character and/or help advance the story or your own character is not considered a major action), and NO POWERPLAYING!

So, if you didn't get all that (I'm not sure if I did~ that's what happens when you write at 1 in the morning, hehe), here's the basics for my "prequel":

1) Can only fully control your own characters
2) talk to the other writers for approval about their characters for major actions or as requested by the writer
3) no powerplaying

I really hope this doesn't discourage anybody from writing, because we never really did this in Saga or SoD and as far as I was concerned, there weren't too many times I would have wanted to do/mention teh above things, and I would think that the above rules wouldn't apply often. I hope as many of you as you can will write for the prequel and/or the sequel, and most importantly, have fun writing what you do (and if you get a kick out of it like I do, throw in some deep psychological stuff with it, hehe).

OK, I think I've rambled far far too long now, so I'll go back to my new Zelda game and keep an eye here (yes, I can stop anytime I want....)

-Geb

NSP: Just posting to keep it up just a little longer Yes, it's sad, I know. Succumbing to posting just to keep it up. But this is worthy of keeping it up. I suppose I can actually think of something to write here, like more outtakes or soemthing. ...perhaps later

-Geb

Hey, I just figured I should do my part in keeping this story up a little bit longer. Also, Gebohq, I would like to know when you're going to start the prequel. And more details on what the prequel's going to be about, please.

And I want to know when you're going to start writing for Eternal War!!!!!!



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OK, here's the deal:

About the prequel-- to be honest, I didn't have much else. I was going to do a beginning part and a concept and hope everyone else can build it. I mean, that's kind of how Saga of the 3rd War and Shadows of Darkness went-- Saga was just like "OK, there's the big bad wizard, how do you take him down?" and SoD was "what if Saga had a ending where the bad guys won?" So I'm hoping it'll work with this too hehe. And as far as starting it, I want to be able to start it well, so I want to wait until after exams (this coming week) so after that I should be starting it. Spread the word though Get people interested, hehe.

As for writing for the sequel, I'm aiming for starting something tomorrow

To read the last and final story in the series, you can find it here, on[/b] The Eternal War.

-Geb

[This message has been edited by Gebohq (edited December 28, 2001).]