Basically, the fic (tentatively titled `Let the Curtain Fall) is 
one of those big epic-types ones - I got the idea from reading stuff 
like Chasing the Wind and Hearts of Ice.  I`m hoping to write a good, 
entertaining story (with *gasp* action!  Fight scene!  Finally!), and, 
at the same time, maybe even improve my skills a bit.

But - well, I was planning on a couple of things that I`m a bit 
unsure about...

- including a couple of author-created characters.  Now, I know 
how most people feel about these... and suggestions on how to keep `em 
tolerable?  Or just try to keep `em to a minimum?

Try to keep these characters believable and within the power-level 
constraints of the Ranma 1/2 Universe. Make sure that you have good 
reasons and motives for these characters to be there. 

Try to stay away from anything too cliche... if possible.

- adding in a single "otaku-type" character; that is, a character 
who is somewhat (and not too loosely) patterned on yours truly.  Now I 
know that, personally, I tend to delete 90% of fics with that type of 
character; is that generally true for most readers?  Or can I expect some 
leeway?

If the story is good... I'll read it. I don't delete Otaku-fics out of
hand. In fact, I tend to read them as writers who do them tend to try 
harder to make them good now that they're so frowned upon. 
"Made of Stone" is a prime example of a great Otaku-fic. I'm glad I 
read it.

Like I said, if your story is good... I'll give it a fair shake.

See ya

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