Subject: Re: [FFML] fanfic cliches
From: Nightman
Date: 1/27/1999, 8:10 PM
To: "Andrew M. Petalik" <wolf@sbm.org>
CC: ffml@fanfic.com

"Andrew M. Petalik" wrote:

Anyway, I don't want this to degenerate into a character debate (which will
get me launched off the list). I'm just saying that authors should careful
not to base their characters too heavily on the stereotypes created here on
the FFML (unless that's your objective, of course), because it leads to
mediocre fanfics that rehash and recycle the same, boring, old and tired
jokes.

Do something original, create cliches of your own.


Actually, I could USE some Ranma 1/2 and Ah! Megami-sama cliches and fic-cannon
suggestions. You see, I'm working on a parody crossover of them and ... I've run
out of material.

So far I've had Peorth show up and grant Ranma a wish which he used *wisely;*
made Kasumi into a goddess and found out she's inept at it; and in part 3, which
I'm working on still, Akane is making a pact with a demon to learn how to cook.

(Hey. I was bored.)

Anyway, I could particularly use some cliches or fic-cannon on Ukyo, Nabiki, the
Kunos, or any of the parents, but cliches on anyone would be fine. I'm simply
not that well read on R 1/2 fanfics. And please send directly to me so as to not
further flood the mailing list with yet MORE spam this week.

Regards,
Nightman