Subject: [FFML] [Ranma-TOS](21/20)The Tales of Shampoo Vol 2:Author's Ramblings
From: Rob Barba
Date: 5/5/1998, 11:27 AM
To: ffml@fanfic.com

Well, here it is.  TOS2, in its final
incarnation, a week before it goes to the RAAC. 
I've made corrections to all the glaring errors
that were in the beta release, and made some
other changes as well.  Other characters have
joined the conflict, and the story's expanded in
size (though only a paltry 200 KB).  I hope you
will enjoy the additions to the story.

On a sadder note, this will probably the last
major story I release here from Japan.  In
60-odd days, I transit to my new duty station in
Pearl Harbor, for five years of shore duty. 
I'll miss this place, but you won't hear my
final Japan commentary until I actually begin my
transit.
I'd like to thank the following people who were
instrumental in the evolution of the final
version of TOS2:
*my teammates here at Studio YOGIPIGs (Bona,
Dave, Sam, John, Marv, Sakura, Libby, and
Atsuko) for all the constructive critism I
ignored.  ^_^
*Doug Murphy, Scott Pollert, The Lurker, and
others for their in-depth analysis of TOS2.  It
came in very handy when working the final version.
*my co-workers in the Political-Military
analysis directorate (N5 to you Nav types) here
at COMSEVENTHFLT, for helping me beef up some
aspects of global conflict scenarios while
retaining the level of the Ranmaverse (or more
accurately, not going to the Tom Clancy level).
*my fiancee, Imae Kimiko, who has been a
fountain of information on Japan circa 1989.
*Everyone who's taken the time to read my small
fics.  Your readership is highly appreciated.

Well, the next story in the series is on the
way, and it takes place from the Nerima point of
view.  Stay tuned for the release of the teaser
of Ranma: The Later Years Vol 1: Hanashi no Yurei.

dewa mata nochikodo,
--Rob
Yokosuka Japan (Uwamachi district)
98 May 6
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