Another Synopsis List Review is here!
Hopefully by the next time this rolls around, you'll be meeting
new additions to the team.
Anyway, let's get on to it.
Disclaimer:
As always all opinions are mine. All praise and adulation is welcome,
along with cash donations. ^_^ Flames, insults and flaming bags of
doggy doo will be ignored. ^_^
The FFML Synopses List
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For the week of: July 21, 2000 AD
Moderator on Duty: Nikholas "Switch" F. Toledo
Synopses Submitted: 34 (2 for July 22)
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[Bubblegum Crisis]
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Title: Bubblegum Cross
Episode: Part 23: ...Out Of Sight
Genre: Continuation
Author: Andy Skuse
Email: askuse@home.com
Homepage: http://www.ravensgarage.com
Archived at http://www.ravensgarage.com/fics/bgcross/bgcross.htm
Date Sent to FFML: July 16, 2000
Archive Number: 12687
Size: 51 KB
Title Summary:
It is the year 2038. The Knight Sabers have existed peacefully in
obscurity, ever since the AD Police finally shut down Genom, the boomer
manufacturer who also dealt globally in corruption and greed. Their
five-year hiatus is about to be disturbed, as a long-lost relative drops
into Sylia Stingray's life, and explains why her data cartridge has the
number "2" on it.
Episode Summary:
A shadowy car, hidden garages, secret tests, a hidden mountain, a
tricked hologram, blinding flashes of blue light, a lost guitar, cyborgs
that run and cut, a band on the run, and feelings that can distract us
even when we aren't sure that they are really there. Oh, and Nene and
Mackie "hook up"...
Review:
Really nice Nene and Mackie scene there. ^_^
Another nice chapter of a great series and I see a wind-up for the
climax. It seems the end of the road is in sight, ne, Andy? ^_^
Keep up the good work! And hope you finish this in... oh... within the
next two years. ^_^
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Title: Drunkard's Walk II: Robot's Rules of Order
Episode: Chapter 9: Of Course You Know This Means War (Part II)
Genre: Crossover/Insert
Author: Robert M. Schroeck
Email: rms@eclipse.net
Homepage: http://www.eclipse.net/~rms
Date Sent to FFML: July 17, 2000
Archive Number: 12724
Size: 115 KB
Title Summary:
In 2036, MegaTokyo sees two new inhabitants -- Lisa Vanette, graduated
from college and now working as a journalist, and a mysterious visitor
from elsewhere and elsewhen.
Episode Summary:
A rescue. Fallout on all fronts from the siege of Bunko's amusement
palace. Crises of conscience. Alliances shift. Assumptions are
tested. Another "Sailor Moon" fan is revealed. Quincy surprises
Madigan. Featuring a special guest appearance by Mackie, live from
Germany.
Review:
Ayup, Bob reminds me again why I love this series. ^_^ There's an incredible
amount of SM fans running around are there? Soon, we'll find out that Leon
has a tuxedo hidden somewhere in his closet. ^_^
A must-read, so read it! ^_^
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[Bubblegum Crisis / Dirty Pair]
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Title: The BubbleGum Angels Prelude
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crossover, Cyberpunk
Author: John-Martin Lotz
Email: johnl@gate1.tomatoweb.com
Date Sent to FFML: July 22, 2000
Archive Number: 12863
Size: 8 KB
Summary:
The Dirty Pair, errr Lovely Angel, end up being thrown back in time to
an unsuspecting Mega Tokayo, as the Knights Sabre deal with a new
Boomer, one that won't stick around to fight them.
Review:
First, kid, it's Tokyo not Tokayo. ^_^
Sadly, your penchant for misspellings also extends to grammar and
punctutation. Please fix this up.
Another thing is your style is too sparse. It doesn't have the energy that
makes a good fic. Sorry. Try rewriting it with more flesh on its bones.
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[DragonBall / Superman]
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Title: Superman vs. Dragonball Z
Genre: Action
Author: Carrotglace
Email: Carrotglace@juno.com
Homepage: Http://www.geocities.com/misatira
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12811
Size: 56 KB
Summary:
Goku at the end of the Saiyan saga in DBZ and Superman after his defeat
by Doomsday are transported into another dimension. They are forced to
compete in a tournament for the amusement of an indestructible being.
Review:
I hate DBZ. I also hate Superman. I dunno why. I just hate them both. ^_^
So reading this was an incredible pain. ^_^
Anyway, for those who love DBZ and Superman, this is a fic for you. Excuse
me while I send letters to DC and Akira Toriyama to just kill these two
permanently.
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[El Hazard]
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Title: El Hazard-- The World of Too Many Authors, 3
a.k.a. All Good Things... and This, Too
a.k.a. The Return of the Matt
Genre: Humour, multiple author insertion
Author: Matt Lewis
Email: maybeso@home.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/9345/index.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12804
Size: 106 KB
Summary:
It's finally finished! Wahaa! Woohoo! See why being an S.I. ain't
necessarily a good thing, or an angst thing, either. Watch as the best
laid plans of mice and men... oh yeah, and of Matt, too.... Did I
forget to mention that he's in this part? The end of the series, and
how often can I say that?
Review:
This was like a good glass of vodka after the last one. Just dulled the pain. ^_^
And obviously the author had drunk more than one glass when he wrote this.
Incredibly funny, this is a must read.
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[Neon Genesis Evangelion]
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Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ascent of the Fallen
Episode: Part Seven: "As one whom his mother comforted, so will I
comfort you..."
Genre: Action, drama, suspense, some WAFF
Author: Sparky Clarkson
Email: sparkster@writeme.com
Homepage: http://members.tripod.com/Sage_Ohlmin/evafic.htm
Archived at http://members.tripod.com/Sage_Ohlmin/ascent/ascent.htm
Date Sent to FFML: July 22, 2000
Archive Number: 12866
Size: 51 KB
Title Summary:
In the darkest hour, a light from heaven brings new hope. Mankind's
once-bleak future now offers a glimmer of promise. Yet humanity's
protectors must battle not only the angels from above, but also dark
forces from within. An ancient evil seeks to use their greatest hope as
its key to power. Unless the Evangelion pilots can use their own inner
strength to defeat the overwhelming odds, all will be destroyed. Can
mankind survive the ascent of the fallen?
Episode Summary:
Ritsuko's last minute efforts pay off, but Shinji faces steep side-
effects. Misato takes the first steps towards reconciling with Kaoru
even as Asuka reveals a secret attraction. Then, in the bowels of the
Magi, the truth behind Ikari Yui and Second Impact emerges...
Review:
An incredible chapter once again, Mr. Clarkson! Damn, I wish I could
write like that. But, sadly, I can only like write me. ^_^
Anyway, this is a must-read fic, if you haven't read it yet, read it. This
is one of the best EVA fics ever, ranking up there with Toh's HERZ.
Keep up the good work, Sparky! ^_^
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[No Need for Tenchi!]
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Title: The Devil and Miss Mihoshi
Series: Tenchi Muyo OAV (with a bit of the TV series mixed in)
Genre: Humor
Author: D.B. Sommer
Email: sommer@3rdm.net
Homepage: http://angcobra.jumpfun.com/dbsommer.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12739
Size: 36 KB
Summary:
The Devil tricks Mihoshi into selling her soul to him, but is that
really such a good idea?
Review:
One word: Hilarious.
Read it. Just read it. Trademark Sommer. Keep up the good work, D.B.!
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Title: The Princess And The Pirate
Episode: Chapter 4
Series: Tenchi Muyo OAV (with a bit of the TV series mixed in)
Genre: Adventure/Science Fiction
Author: Komodo (who does trim his hair with hedge clippers, and it shows.)
Email: kyhdin@aol.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Keep/5268/Fanfic/fanfic.html
Archived at above (Though I should probably redesign it one of these days.)
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12733
Size: 26 KB
Title Summary:
Tenchi's the new Emperor of Jurai, he's married to Sasami, and he's sent
Ryoko and Ayeka to the Planet Saradin to assassinate the criminal
mastermind known as the Kingpin and then take his place.
Episode Summary:
Lots of drinking, Ayeka and Ryoko kick some butt, Ayeka comes face to
face with the Kingpin. Ayeka calls the governor.
Review:
One of Mr. Komodo's better works, this is pretty interesting, though the prose
is a bit wanting at times for more details. Anyway, a pretty good stab at things
and a nice enough read.
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[Oh My Goddess! (Aa! Megami-sama!)]
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Title: Goddess?!?!? Oh My....
Episode: Part Three: Owa Tafu Liam
Genre: Cyberpunk, Something like that....
Author: Rob Barba
Email: rob@yogipigs.org
Homepage: Mitsukai! (http://www.mitsukai.com)
Date Sent to FFML: July 17, 2000
Archive Number: 12725
Size: 54 KB
Title Summary:
Ever feel you weren't right for a job? So does Mara.
Episode Summary:
Racing to correct a wrong she did in her previous job, Mara comes face
to face with powerful demons who aren't too happy about her new calling
and never really liked her to begin with. But never count the newest
Goddess of the Past out....
Review:
The big Rob Barba fan I am, you can already expect what I'll say about this. ^_^
I've been waiting for this piece for some time now and it just fulfills my
expectations for the piece. The great Joan of Arc was very nice along with the
distraction in the center of Amsterdam. ^_^
And, Rob, I don't think this is Cyberpunk. ^_-
A must read.
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[Oh My Goddess! / Ranma 1/2]
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Title: ASHES - A Cinderella Story Chapter Three: Drawing Closer,
Getting Near
Genre: Humor/Drama
Author: James and the Bluejay
Email: jeeades@wanderway.com
Homepage: www.wanderway.com
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12773
Size: 36 KB
Summary:
Rumiko Takahashi must have loved the Cinderella fable, she included it
in so many of her stories. This is a tale of ashes, and people who play
in them, and what befalls people who get wishes from fairy godmothers...
er... make that 'agents'. Also, a little obfuscation of a less than
heavenly sort.
Hiroshi uses his wiles and abilities to get close to his favorite rock
star, Primrose, and gets more than he bargained for. Someone beats up
on Ukyo, and Ranma sets out to find out who it was. Hiroshi and
Primrose make music together. The Nerima Wrecking Crew, out for blood,
make a crucial discovery at Ucchan's. Meanwhile, Urd gets a clue.
Review:
A really funny story with only one fault. It's too short! ^_^ The Hiroshi POV
shifting to third person POV can be confusing at times but the story is told
much better this way than a normal stright POV. And, damn, is it good.
A must read and a gem of a Ranma story.
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Title: Wrath of Gods
Episode: Prologue & Chapter 1
Genre: Adventure, Crossover, Drama
Author: Corwin
Email: ely7@inter.net.il
Homepage: http://www.virtuallyjeannie.com
Archived at http://lavender.fortunecity.com/friday/573/anime.html,
http://members.xoom.com/phu_lam/index.htm
Date Sent to FFML: July 16, 2000
Archive Number: 12696
Size: 54 KB
Title Summary:
Ranma's been having weird dreams ever since the failed wedding... and
what do the three Norns have to do with it, anyway?
Episode Summary:
Ranma and Akane learn of their true heritage, gaining a small part of
their forgotten memories back.
Review:
First things first, I'm sort of biased against Ranma nowadays. Second, I have
read way too many Ranma fic in my day.
Now, the thing is your work is pretty original and pretty good. But I have a feeling
I acn't pinpoint that makes me not like your work a bit. I dunno, a subtle way a
prose style works or a faint flaw in a style usually sets my writer's reflexes off.
I've read it without cringing. Good formatting and punctuation on the overall and a
pretty original concept. Though there is still that whiff of something I don't like.
I dunno. Still this is one of the better Ranma works I've read in awhile and a very
promising first post. The fic isn't exactly a must read but the author is someone
to watch out for.
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[Ranma 1/2]
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Title: Emerald Ranma
Episode: Chapter 3: Heightened Complications
Genre: Adventure, Multiverse
Author: Jeremy Fogelman
Email: lordjeram@ranmamail.com
Homepage: http://come.to/ranmafics
Archived at http://Ymerej.tripod.com/ranma/emch3.html
Date Sent to FFML: June 23, 2000
Archive Number: 11942
Size: 18 KB
Title Summary:
A Tale of a Ranma whose world is destroyed. Or is it? Mix with
twisting timelines and add a dose of powerful evil villains, and a
sprinkling of mysterious "good" guys with agendas all their own, and
heat for approx. 22 seconds.
Episode Summary:
As the chapter title signifies, complications heighten in all three
universes concerned.
Review:
First, formatting errors. Fix them. And also a rather complicated knot of
universes. Don't you think you should start out simple first, slowly adding
everything in?
Pace is too fast and the prose is iffy. Reread it. Try to look for what's wrong.
Does your vision of the work match that the vision that the work presents?
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Title: Let the Curtain Fall Act One, Part Two: Fresh Scars
Genre: Action adventure wannabe epic with a little angst
Author: Michael Noakes
Email: noakes_m@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/noakes_m
Date Sent to FFML: July 19, 2000
Archive Number: 12774
Size: 113 KB
Summary:
In the aftermath of Akane's accidental release of magics from a book
Ranma found, a series of grisly murders afflicts Nerima. Ranma is
determined to stop it - but how will he find the one responsible; and if
he does, is he strong enough and determined enough to do so? And why
does he seem to be enjoying himself so much?
Review:
One reason why Ranma enjoys it is because he's like me: a sucker for
punishment. ^_^
Anyway, a very good chapter. The pace was just right and the sense of
urgency made the action flow fast. And the car thing was really nice. ^_^
You should have thrown in an "Army of Darkness" reference for that one. ^_^
Overall, a recommended if not for the action sequences alone.
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Title: Panda 1/2
Episode: Chapter One: A Proposal to Die For (Not Really)
Genre: Humor
Author: Jeremy Fogelman (Lord Jeram)
Email: lordjeram@ranmamail.com
Homepage: http://come.to/ranmafics
Archived at http://Ymerej.tripod.com/ranma/panda.txt
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12822
Size: 14 KB
Title Summary:
What would've happen if Ranma and his father's curses would reversed
back at Jusenkyo?
Episode Summary:
Cue opening segment: Introduce Tendos, Introduce Ranma and Genma.
Discovery that story is far crazier than thought possible.
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Title: Panda 1/2
Episode: Chapter Two: The Fourth Wheel
Genre: Humor
Author: Jeremy Fogelman (Lord Jeram)
Email: lordjeram@ranmamail.com
Homepage: http://come.to/ranmafics
Archived at http://Ymerej.tripod.com/ranma/panda.txt
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12821
Size: 14 KB
Title Summary:
What would've happen if Ranma and his father's curses would reversed
back at Jusenkyo?
Episode Summary:
Here's Ranma! Well, sort of.
Mass Review:
Let's put it this way. What is the entire point of this?
The concept alone makes the work ...um... a bit ...oh... ho-hum.
Sorry.
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Title: Permanent Part 33: Mother dearest.
Genre: Drama/Adv?
Author: Carrotglace
Email: Carrotglace@juno.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/misatira/
Date Sent to FFML: July 19, 2000
Archive Number: 12800
Size: 15 KB
Summary:
Ranma meets her mother. Akane discovers something about Nabiki, and
something terrible arrives in Nerima...
Review:
As always, short and sweet. Trademark Carrot Glace. A good piece of work.
Keep it up.
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Title: Le Plus Ca Change...
Episode: Chapter Six (revised)
Genre: continuation, next-gen, humor
Author: Dave Menard
Email: deibu_kun@sympatico.ca
Homepage: http://spghome.tripod.com/
Archived at above
Date Sent to FFML: July 19, 2000
Archive Number: 12775
Size: 39 KB
Title Summary:
The next generation of the Nerima Wrecking Crew faces trials and
tribulations on the rocky road to romance and martial arts supremacy.
Episode Summary:
Reunions can be funny things. Not funny ha-ha, funny weird. Well,
maybe a little bit ha-ha...
Author's Note:
This chapter has gone through more damn revisions... Anyway, for the
best possible version, visit the URL above.
Review:
Yeah, I noticed the corrections. ^_^ A pretty nice chapter on the overall, adding
another tangle to the entire future history of Nerima. And a very funny reaction
from Sachiko and Ranko. ^_^ Recommended.
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Title: Wheel of Fire
Episode: #38: Dreams Never End
Genre: Continuation
Author: Razorclaw X
Email: spiceoflife@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.crosswinds.net/~slythe/ranma/ranff.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12744
Size: 90 KB
Title Summary:
What is a wheel of fire but a spinning flame of eternal chaos? At the
center the flame burns brightest, extending outward to the edges of the
wheel along six spokes, where the flame smolders. Whether the flame
burns bright or not at all, the wheel continues to spin....
Episode Summary:
Now that the war has ground to a halt, there leaves only one issue Ranma
needs to take care of. In a strange twist of fate, across the passing
of time, he must confront his greatest enemy: himself.
Review:
Strangely enough, as I read this I was forced to reread the entire series.
After an application of the Bibat School of Musabetsu Kakoutou Ryuu
Ultimate Speed Reading technique (All five hours of it), I have come to a
shocking realization.
I really love this baby. ^_^
Now, that that's clear, I give my hearty recommendations for this work, though
to truly appreciate it, you have to read it straight through. ^_^
A great job, Mr. X. Hope you write more.
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[Ranma 1/2 / Robotech]
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Title: Silent Battles
Episode: Chapter 5: Dark beauty
Genre: Crossover
Author: Latin_D
Email: latin_d@uol.com.ar
Archived at http://lwf58.tripod.com/fan_fiction/latin_d/ and
http://tannim.freehosting.net/Silent_Battles/Silent.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12738
Size: 38 KB
Title Summary:
In an alternate reality, Ranma and Akane are present in Macross when the
SDF-1 first comes to Earth. Back in Nerima, Akane feeds Ranma with one
of her most special recipes, and he suffers the consequences. Some time
later, Akane dies at the hands of Saffron. Haunted by memories, Ranma
leaves Nerima trying to leave that part of his life behind. Years
later, he decides to return to the SDF-1 to cut off one of the last
links to Akane. The Launch Day arrives, and Ranma suddenly finds
himself deeply involved in the First Robotech War.
Episode Summary:
The SDF-1 arrives to Pluto, and begins its long voyage back to Earth.
Ranma meets Claudia, and later helps in the rebuilding of Macross. Rick
and Minmei are stranded somewhere in the battle fortress' belly, and
Gloval finds out he won't be able to use the main gun. Anything else?
Your favorite Zentraedi commander gets his first glimpse of Ranma. The
adventure has just begun!
Review:
A very good chapter once again, though your style is still a bit sparse on
the details. The dialogue is smoother and that's an improvement. On the
overall a well-written work. Keep it coming!
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[Ranma 1/2 / SailorMoon]
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Title: Sailor Ranmoon Part 3: Mars Attacks!
Genre: Comedy
Author: Carrotglace
Email: Carrotglace@juno.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/misatira/
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12806
Size: 18 KB
Summary:
Ranma Saotome, martial artist, fiancee collector, and magical girl: he
must find his fellow scouts and fight the evil that threatens the world,
all while dressed in a Fuku - whether he wants to or not.
Review:
Weirdly insane. And very hilarious. Just read it to get what I'm saying.
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[Ranma 1/2 / Battletech]
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Title: Battletech: The Saotome Gambit Part Fifteen
Genre: Fusion
Author: J. Austin Wilde
Email: wildeman@psn.net
Homepage: http://www.psn.net/~wildeman
Archived at http://www.psn.net/~wildeman/TSG-15.txt
Date Sent to FFML: July 2, 2000
Archive Number: 12277
Size: 96 KB
Title Summary:
A Ranma 1/2 - Battletech fusion pitting the might of the Furinkan
Combine, the League of Five Nails, and the Jusenkyo Commonwealth against
the beleaguered Nerima Confederation. The only hope for the Tendo
family lies in the hands of two Dispossessed mechwarriors named Saotome.
Episode Summary:
The _Dragonfly_ enters drydock for needed repairs. Meanwhile, Genma
Saotome decides to do a little skimming from the Confederation Treasury
and runs into Ukyou while he's enjoying himself. In the aftermath of
the encounter, Ranma suspects his father of having an affair.
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Title: Battletech: The Saotome Gambit Part Sixteen
Genre: Fusion
Author: J. Austin Wilde
Email: wildeman@psn.net
Homepage: http://www.psn.net/~wildeman
Archived at http://www.psn.net/~wildeman/TSG-16.txt
Date Sent to FFML: July 21, 2000
Archive Number: 12831
Size: 88 KB
Title Summary:
A Ranma 1/2 - Battletech fusion pitting the might of the Furinkan
Combine, the League of Five Nails, and the Jusenkyo Commonwealth against
the beleaguered Nerima Confederation. The only hope for the Tendo
family lies in the hands of two Dispossessed mechwarriors named Saotome.
Episode Summary:
Nabiki pays a hasty visit to one of her wavering conspirators, Kasumi
digs in for more combat on Oni, Ryouga receives a marriage proposal, and
Ranma and Ukyou are reunited after ten long years.
Mass Review:
Two chapters of one of my current favorites in Ranma fics! Must reads both.
Mr. Wilde just knows how to use the words to set a specific emotion in a
person to come out.
Again, this is a must read. So go read it!
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[Ranma 1/2 / The Wizard of Oz]
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Title: Ryouga in Oz
Episode: Chapter Two: We're not in Kansas anymore P-chan
Genre: Crossover, comedy, crossover, fusion
Author: ashes2ashes
Email: slayer0@Zoomnet.net
Date Sent to FFML: July 21, 2000
Archive Number: 12832
Size: 19 KB
Title Summary:
Ryouga gets lost AGAIN and ends up in the magical land of Oz.
Episode Summary:
Ryouga finds himself in Munchkinland with alcoholic munchkins and a
mercenary "Good" Witch of the North.
Review:
See my Sailor Ranmoon review. Carrot Glace must be smoking something
a lot lately. ^_^
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[Ranma 1/2 Mega-Crossover]
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Title: The Catalyst
Episode: Prologue
Series: Ranma 1/2 (others to come)
Genre: Humor, SI
Author: Comictiger
Email: comictiger@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/comictiger
Archived at http://www.geocities.com/comictiger/catalyst.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 10, 2000
Archive Number: 12525
Size: 7 KB
Title Summary:
This is about two friends who are put into Anime series. Sounds boring?
Ok then... let's add that they were put there with no skills whatsoever.
That means they could be in trouble, because you have to be strong to
survive anime... right? Also, there is a little bet going on that they
don't know of... and they are in the center of it.
Episode Summary:
The duo of Jamil and Josh get sucked through a portal and are given a
job.
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Title: The Catalyst
Episode: "Chapter 1, So Far So Good"
Series: Ranma 1/2 (others to come)
Genre: Humor, SI
Author: Comictiger
Email: comictiger@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/comictiger
Archived at http://www.geocities.com/comictiger/catalyst.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 20, 2000
Archive Number: 12819
Size: 16 KB
Title Summary:
This is about two friends who are put into Anime series. Sounds boring?
Ok then... let's add that they were put there with no skills whatsoever.
That means they could be in trouble, because you have to be strong to
survive anime... right? Also, there is a little bet going on that they
don't know of... and they are in the center of it.
Episode Summary:
Jamil and Josh are cursed by Xellos in Jusenkyo. Jamil becomes a girl,
and Josh becomes a cabbit? They meet the Amazons and Shampoo figures
out Ranma's true gender.
Mass Review:
Really weird. Formatting is rather off and the prose is clunky.
And frankly, the fic didn't make me care. Sorry.
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Title: Stallion
Episode: Chapter 6: < What a guy! A man who swept them off their feet! >
Series: Ranma and [Tenchi Muyo!, SailorMoon, Oh My Goddess! - ed]
Genre: Xover
Author: Chas Chas
Email: chaspark@hotmail.com
Archived at Phu's Anime Page! http://members.xoom.com/phu_lam
Date Sent to FFML: July 21, 2000 (in 3 posts)
Archive Numbers: 12841, 12842, 12843, respectively
Size: totalling 59 KB
Title Summary:
After Jusendo, Ranma goes through some changes that worries people
around him. While Ranma tries to cope with his life, a new dark threat
has appeared in the city...
Episode Summary:
The mysterious man 'clashes' with the ladies. All he says about himself
is that he is THE Knight...
Review:
Verry funny, though typos and grammar mistakes are in there somewhere.
Also do try to do something about your formatting. Also, please do not
use exclamation marks without a sentence preceding them. ^_^
I was laughing all the way on this one. Especially the Uranus/Neptune stuff.
Hehehe. He gotcha good didn't he, Ruka-chan?
Haruka: I'll kick your ass later for that comment, Elsa!
Anyway, before the ass-kicking, I recommend this fic. A very good showing for a
first fic. I'll be watching.
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[Revolutionary Girl Utena]
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Title: Finishing
Genre: Lime
Author: Chris Davies
Email: cricharddavies@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://members.fortunecity.com/c_davies/
Date Sent to FFML: July 19, 2000
Archive Number: 12789
Size: 20 KB
Summary:
In honor of Alan Harnum's joining the Fanfic Revolution and admitting to
being a Nanami/Miki 'shipper, I present a Nanami/Miki story... with a
twist.
Review:
Weird. That's all I'll say. To say more would ruin the entire thing. ^_^
Just read it.
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[SailorMoon]
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Title: Forgotten Future, Forbidden Past
Episode: Chapter Nine
Genre: Drama, Original Flavor
Author: Lady Ice
Email: ILadyIce@aol.com
Homepage: http://www.crosswinds.net/~waraku
Archived at http://members.tripod.com/~tina97/sm/
Date Sent to FFML: July 10, 2000
Archive Number: 12541
Size: 15 KB
Title Summary:
A terrible tragedy befalls the Sailor Senshi in the past, and a new
future arises from the ashes. In Crystal Tokyo, a select few try to
right the wrong, and change their world into the place it was destined
to be. But not all are willing to see their dark world die...
Episode Summary:
Iroiro finds out Haruka and Seiya have a child, Daburu and Akasia run
into Rei, and Faustine's double finally shows up.
Note:
Subject header of post reads "[FFML] [Fanfic] [Sm] FFFP, ch. 9".
Review:
The problem with this fic is the fact that this can be quite confusing if the
reader isn't familiar with the earlier parts. WIth that said, this is a pretty nice
fic on the overall, though your style seems to be pretty minimalist.
Anyway, keep up the good work.
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[SailorMoon / Slayers]
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Title: Serpent Moon
Genre: Comedy
Author: Carrot Glace
Email: Carrotglace@juno.com
Homepage: Http://www.geocities.com/misaitira/
Date Sent to FFML: July 21, 2000
Archive Number: 12855
Size: 14 KB
Summary:
A Sailor Moon fusion that doesn't involve Ranma 1/2...
Review:
Weird and demented are the only words I can use. ^_^
Just read it if you want to find out why.
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[Slayers]
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Title: Slayers PERSIST Episodes 1, 1.5, 2.4, 2.2, 2, 2.4 and 2.73
Genre: Fantasy-comedy with strong elements of drama
Author: Zach Grafton
Email: arrowny@aol.com
Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/slayerspersist/
Archived at http://www.darknessrising.com/
Dates Sent to FFML: July 18 thorugh 20, 2000 (in 7 posts)
Archive Numbers: 12729, 12730, 12793, 12798, 12807, 12808, 12809,
respectively
Size: totalling 197 KB
Summary:
Nightmares plague the nights of Our Heroes, ghosts from the distant past
return as ominous warnings, and out-of-the-way country towns and ancient
cities hide secrets key to the Sea of Chaos itself, as a conspiracy very
close to Xelloss's heart sweeps all of the world (or the usual ensemble
cast, at the least) into its merciless grasp. Starring all your
favorites and reintroducing a few of the people you thought you'd
forgotten.
Review:
Pretty funny fic here. Slayer fics are finally coming into their own in the
FFML, it seems. A fine fic and it captures the flavor of the series nicely.
A pretty good read an is highly recommended to Slayers fans.
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Title: The Slayers: Reward Chapter 5 - Move Out! The Start Of A New
Mission.
Genre: Continuation
Author: Lord Archive
Email: archive@mich.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Fuji/9061/anime.html
Date Sent to FFML: July 16, 2000
Archive Number: 12692
Size: 23 KB
Summary:
With some last-minute preparations and a new party member, the team sets
out for their new mission.
Review:
Well, Lord Archive keeps the Slayers flavor and adds new plot twists to the mix.
And Xellos does a very nice job of corrupting his notes. ^_^
A pretty good read and highly recommended.
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[Video Girl Ai]
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Title: Video Girl Ai: Wanting Memories
Genre: Drama, Drama, Serious
Author: John E. Shearen
Email: zushi@megami.net
Homepage: http://zushi.megami.net, www.zushiworld.com,
www.monogatari.org
Archived at www.zushiworld.com
Date Sent to FFML: July 19, 2000
Archive Number: 12802
Size: 20 KB
Summary:
Yota and Ai return from the video world in hopes of having a long and
loving relationship. Everything changes on a short trip to the store.
Review:
Bad formatting and clunky style are your primary problems. It just doesn't
flow as well as it should. And the formatting really hurts the eyes. But the
concept and the story is quiet good. All it needs is a little more work.
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[Vision of Escaflowne]
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Title: Never Forgotten
Episode: Part III, Chapter 15 / 16
Genre: Drama
Author: Kus Kus
Email: mamoru_kusanagi@hotmail.com
Homepage: http://www.crosswinds.net/~dilandau/
Archived at http://www.crosswinds.net/~dilandau/kuskus/
Date Sent to FFML: July 18, 2000
Archive Number: 12759
Size: 36 KB
Title Summary:
Celena Schezar has returned home. But can she forget who she once was?
Or will the past that was not truly hers consume her?
Episode Summary:
Dilandau's attack is brought to a halt by two strangers from Zaibach,
while the mysteries of the past are slowly revealed.
Note:
Subject header of post reads "[FFML] [Fanfic] [Escaflowne] You know.
That One.".
Review:
I think I sent my comments in for this already. ^_^
Anyway, a must read. Trust me, this is a very good fic.
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[Original Fiction]
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Title: Fireworks Season
Episode: Chapter Six: Meanwhile...
Genre: Action/shoujo angst
Author: Scott K. Jamison (SKJAM!)
Email: majks@yahoo.com
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/5990
Archived at http://myth.sandwich.net/impro/fs/
Date Sent to FFML: July 17, 2000
Archive Number: 12704
Size: 20 KB
Title Summary:
Retsuko ("Rekko") Hinotori, a typical high school girl, discovers that
she has cryokinetic abilities. But in this world, psychic powers come
with a severely shortened life span. Can Rekko find meaning in her
brief time remaining?
Episode Summary:
We focus on the other two psychics Jun predicted: Ryohiko begins to
explore the limits of his abilities, while Ken settles into his new life
as a kidnapping victim.
Review:
A great chapter for a great original fic. The problem with this one was you
didn't post the other parts. ^_^
An interesting chapter, though as always with SKJAM!'s style, it's a bit sparse in the
prose department.
Anyway, a must read and highly recommended.
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