Subject: [FFML] The Official Synopsis List Review [Feb 7-13]
From: Elsa Bibat
Date: 2/15/1998, 4:46 AM
To: "'ffml@fanfic.com'" <ffml@fanfic.com>

[We see a theater where our reviewers are in. Lavender
and Apollo are talking.]
Lavender:Who was that girl in the Zatanna costume back 
              there ?
Apollo: Our author's going for a sex reversal fic.
Lavender: You mean _that_ idea.
Apollo: Yeah. She told me you were the prototype for 
            Tuxedo Saturn. 
Lavender: Elsa ! [looking upwards]
Voice: Weeeell, you are.
[ A volley of roses flies up to the rafters of the theater.]
Voice: Damn ! That was my new dress !
Apollo: Anyway,welcome back to the Synopsis list
           review ! The disclaimer I think you've already 
           seen so here it is:

Disclaimer:
The opinions in this review are not shared by the Synopsis list
moderators. They are the opinions of the reviewer, namely one
Elsa Bibat. 

Lavender: Well, I think you know both of us. My fic was released
               during the week and only one person noticed !
               WAAAAAAHHHHH !!!
               [Soun Tendo impression. Trust me it's not pretty to see
                a grown man cry.]
Apollo: Well, anyway since we can't possibly be trusted to review 
           our own fic can anyone out there do it for us ? 
Voice: Please ?
Lavender: Enough with the complaints for now. On with the fics ! 

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[Dragonball]

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Title: Not Even You, 4
Series: Dragonball
Genre: Comedy
Author: Ronny Hedin

Lavender: You're one sick man. 
Apollo: A few typos here and there and the grammar is
          good.
Lavender: You're one sick man. 
Apollo: The concept is hilarious. Don't believe my Boss.
           He's still in shock. Boss....
Lavender: Wha ? Oh, yeah the rating , you're one si- *doh*
               seven roses. 
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[Macho Caballo]

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Title:  Bear Hugs - Macho Caballo Chapter 18
Series: Macho Caballo
Genre:  Humor/Drama/Original
Author:  James Eades (James and the Bluejay)

Lavender: A very good fic...
Apollo: No grammar problems that I can see....
Lavender: It's original and very well written, Mr Eades.
               It also has that Western flavor to it......
               A definite must read for anyone who wants 
              something different in his fanfic reading. 
               Ten roses , Mr. Eades and you deserve it.     

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[Mega Crossover]

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Title: Ranma Pride: The Stacked Deck, Part 3
Series: Mega-crossover (Anime Town)
Genre: Odd
Author: Travis Butler

Lavender: There's a bit of a surreal feel to the entire fic.....
Apollo: Yeah, it feel's smooth around the edges and has 
            the same feel of silk if you rub your skin to it.....
Lavender: Yeah like a woman's.... Ahem, Sorry got carried
               away. It's very funny to those who could understand
               what the hell is goin on. Did you notice the Zen
               appearance ?
Apollo: Who wouldn't ? Every where I turn Zen seems to be 
            having a bit part in a fanfic....
Lavender: Maybe we'll see him next in " I'm Here to Help " 
               or " Shampoo 1/2" or " Mama's Hand " or 
               " The Pursuit of Happiness " or " The -
Apollo: Ahem !
Lavender: Sorry about that. Anyway a decent fic.
               Seven roses , Travis.
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[Original]

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Title:     Stellaris Series Book 1 Prologue
Series:    Original
Genre:     Science Fiction
Author:    Nikholas "Datzo" F. Toledo

Lavender: A good teaser....
Apollo: No problems in grammar.
Lavender: It's just a teaser but it does it's what
               a good teaser should do : it teases.
               I'll be waiting for the fic. Seven roses.  
   

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[Ranma 1/2]

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Title: Cut Wood, Carry Water -- Prologue & Part 1
Series: Ranma
Genre: Continuation / Alternate Reality
Author: Bob Barnes

Lavender: This baby rocks !
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling. 
Lavender: A definite must read to anyone out
               there who likes Ranma  fics. The 
               author does have a tendency to 
               sometimes go overboard with the
               narration,  but that' fine with me.
               Nine roses, Mr. Barnes.

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Title: Cats and Dogs Part 5
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Adventure
Author: Carlin92

Apollo: A few typos once again. But the grammar's fine
           with a few mistakes.
Lavender: Good fic. Ukyou's dedication and courage 
               were higlighted a _bit_ too much but that's
               fine. Seven roses. And finish this Carlin92.
               I hate waiting too long for cliff hangers.
                


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Title:  Complete Control, Part 1
Series:  Ranma 1/2
Genre:  Lemon, Serious
Author:  Sean Gaffney

Lavender: Oh. My. God.
Apollo: Nice grammar. Good spelling. Naked Aka- ahem.
Lavender: You made them sex slaves !
Apollo: Oh well, who doesn't want to have the Tendo sisters
           for sex slaves ?
Lavender: On the other parts of the fic, the insights brought 
               on by Ranma's powers are quite nice. Eight roses
               should be enough.
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Title: Hearts and Minds Prelude 8 - Tendo Kasumi and Nabiki: Someday
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Continuation
Author: Gary Kleppe

Lavender: Another excellent part of the HaMP series.
Apollo: The grammar and spelling are good.
Lavender: Kleppe-san has kept the quality of the series 
               up. I can't wait for the real fun to begin. A 
               must read for any Ranma lover out there.
               Ten roses for you Kleppe-san.   
 
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Title:  Doors Best Left Unopened part four
Series:  Ranma 1/2
Genre:  serious/darkish
Author:  Mark MacKinnon

Lavender: Another excellent fic series. 
Apollo: Good grammar and good spelling once again.
Lavender: Our author read 'Cast A Long Shadow' and
               was hooked. We've been following everything
               from the beginning. Another definite must read.
               Ten roses, Mr. Mackinnon.        

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Title: Guilty Secret
Series: Ranma
Genre: Humour
Author: Angus MacSpon

Lavender: A nice short fic.
Apollo: Yes, very nice.
Lavender: But I'd rather have Kasumi go out and have a 
               passionate night of wild sex.
Apollo: You would, wouldn't you.
Lavender: Well, ten roses, Mr. Macspon.

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Title: Second Spring
Series: Ranma
Genre: Drama
Author: Angus MacSpon

Lavender: An excellent epilogue to the Autumn and 
               Spring series. 
Apollo: No problems with grammar or anything.
Lavender: I want to be ther when Ranma and Ukyou find
               out about Shampoo. Ten roses yet again.

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Title: Shampoo 1/2 Chapter 17: Pursuit and Capture
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Alternate Universe
Author: D.B. Sommer

Lavender: Another stunning chapter of Shampoo 1/2 !
Apollo: No grammar mistakes or spelling mistakes that
           I could see.
Lavender: Another must read fic. A _definite_ must read.
               I cannot begin to tell you how much I like this
               series. I'll be waiting at the edge of my seat                       
               for the next part. Ten roses, Mr. Sommer for
               the job well done. 
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Title: Lost and Forgotten Prologue and chapters 1-5
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Original flavor/insert
Author: Jeremy Thompson


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Title: Rain
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Drama
Author: Nikholas "goo" F. Toledo

Lavender: It's a poem.....
Apollo: Dunno how to check it.....
Lavender: I like the things I read to have a little more 
               meat on them. But since this is a poem I 
               give it six roses. 

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Title: Switch:  Herbs and Spices (Part 7)
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Unusual Events, New Characters
Author: Nikholas "Switch" F. Toledo

Lavender: It seems we don't have the other
               parts....
Apollo: All I can say is the grammar and spelling 
           are good.
Lavender: Anyway, I'm quite confused. But from what
              I read you deserve at least seven roses. It's
              interesting but since I don't have the background
              I can't make a final decision.    

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Title: Twenty Less Lonely People in the World (Prologue, Chapters 1-11,
        Epilogue;  aka Mayhem's Valentine Fic with the Cheesy Ending)
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Drama, WAFF, minor Self-Insert, some Action, lots of Cheese
Author: Nikholas "Mayhem" F. Toledo

Lavender: Let me just say this man is insane....
Apollo: Crazy....
Lavender: A fruitcake....
Apollo: And all the other synonyms.
Lavender: The fic was well .. cheesy. But it was 
               funny, I'll give it that.
Apollo: Grammar and spelling is good. 
Lavender: Seix roses for now.

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Title: The Plan, pt 1 - 7
Series: Ranma 1/2
Genre: Original Flavor
Author: Tonbo

Lavender: One of the most interesting and original Ranma fics 
               to come down the pike in a long time.
Apollo: A few problems with the spelling and grammar here and there,
           but that's fine.
Lavender: Ten roses, kid. And if this is any indication of the stuff
               you'll be turning out then I'll be waiting. To anyone who hasn't 
               read this, _read_ it. It's good.      

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[Ranma 1/2 / Slayers]

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Title: Half a Sorceress, chapter 3
Series: Ranma/Slayers
Genre: Crossover
Author: Jussi Nikander

Lavender: That Inverse girl is crazy.
Apollo: Because she acts just like you ?
Lavender: Ye- shut up !
Apollo: No grammar problems here.
Lavender: An interesting crossover. I liked
               the title of the book at the end. 
               Anyway, Nine roses. I'll be 
               watching this fic.  

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[Sailor Moon]

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Title: Sailor Moon - Reversal
Series: Sailor Moon
Genre: Alternate reality
Author: Christopher Jones

Voice: YES ! An idea that I suggested got written !
Lavender: A very good fic, Mr. Jones.
Apollo: Though you shoudn't be that hard on the cat.
Lavender: Continue this fic. I want to see what happens.
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling.
Lavender: Ten roses, for you and as my author requested in
               a bouquet.  


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[Tenchi Muyo!]

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Title: The Secret of the Past (Prologue)
Series: Tenchi Muyo!
Genre: Action/Comedy
Author: Florencio B. de la Merced, Jr.

Lavender: Interesting.
Apollo: Good grammar and spelling.
Lavender: It's nice and whet's my appetite 
               for more. Nine roses. I'll be watching.
   
           
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Title: Valentine Tales:  Sasami Gets Tenchi
Series: Tenchi Muyo!
Genre: WAFF
Author: Nikholas "Radler" F. Toledo

Lavender: Sasami is quite persistent it seems.
Apollo: He passes the grammar test.
Lavender: All around a  nice WAFFy fic.
               Ten roses, Radler.

_________________________________

Lavender: Thus ends another Synopsis Review.

Apollo: BTW, our author told us that finals 
           are coming up so the next three or
           four weeks she might not be able to
           to the Synopsis Review.

Lavender: But don't worry. She'll pick up where 
               we left off the next time this Review comes
               out.

Apollo: So until next time, He's the one who hasn' had sex for 4000 years.

Lavender: He's the one who can blast your ass into the next dimension.

Both: BYE !!!!                    








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