02-28-2011, 03:11 PM
( T_T...man, things really have changed around here.) Well, before I say anything, let me emphasize that I take no offense whatsoever from your reviews on the story so far. I depend on your opinions and observations to help me make a better story. Having said that...
First of all, Kat, I never read The Pearl (It was mostly S. E. Hinton novels in my old English class,) so I can guarantee that not a single word was lifted from that book. Also, I named my protagonist Kino after Toad's Japanese name, Kinopio. Furthermore, the Japanese word for "mushroom" is Kinoko. I thought it sounded cool and easy to say, so I went with it.
Second of all, Fuchikoma, there is a good reason for the Pikagirl, so don't run in terror just yet. And no, I'm not going to pretend that this isn't what you think this is. While there will be elements from other genres, this is definately a tale full of comedic/superhero/kung-fu/adventure/Ginyu Force bullcrap. A Mario-themed story told from the sidelines with characters just having a good time. I didn't realize it was possible for people to get tired of that. Maybe I picked the wrong genre...
And Murderbeard, nice job with your review, saying exactly what I was afraid people would say. Again, I won't lie about this, this story was meant to explain the mythology behind my fanchars. As for setting, I thought I descibed Flotsam Beach adequately, but if you're saying no, then I must have done something wrong. Help me out here, Murderbeard. What's not coming together?
Kosheh, to be matter of fact, this isn't purely a "Mario" world, but a "Nintendo" world, which is why you saw Pokemon-themed characters in this chapter. Expect yourself to meet characters from other games as well in chapters to come. BTW, that premise you just gave was pretty neat, but Kino and Gun aren't on drugs, they're just dumbfounded that they got their asses kicked in the most unlikely way possible.
Anyway, I'll have World 1-2 done shortly. Thanks again for all your help!
First of all, Kat, I never read The Pearl (It was mostly S. E. Hinton novels in my old English class,) so I can guarantee that not a single word was lifted from that book. Also, I named my protagonist Kino after Toad's Japanese name, Kinopio. Furthermore, the Japanese word for "mushroom" is Kinoko. I thought it sounded cool and easy to say, so I went with it.
Second of all, Fuchikoma, there is a good reason for the Pikagirl, so don't run in terror just yet. And no, I'm not going to pretend that this isn't what you think this is. While there will be elements from other genres, this is definately a tale full of comedic/superhero/kung-fu/adventure/Ginyu Force bullcrap. A Mario-themed story told from the sidelines with characters just having a good time. I didn't realize it was possible for people to get tired of that. Maybe I picked the wrong genre...
And Murderbeard, nice job with your review, saying exactly what I was afraid people would say. Again, I won't lie about this, this story was meant to explain the mythology behind my fanchars. As for setting, I thought I descibed Flotsam Beach adequately, but if you're saying no, then I must have done something wrong. Help me out here, Murderbeard. What's not coming together?
Kosheh, to be matter of fact, this isn't purely a "Mario" world, but a "Nintendo" world, which is why you saw Pokemon-themed characters in this chapter. Expect yourself to meet characters from other games as well in chapters to come. BTW, that premise you just gave was pretty neat, but Kino and Gun aren't on drugs, they're just dumbfounded that they got their asses kicked in the most unlikely way possible.
Anyway, I'll have World 1-2 done shortly. Thanks again for all your help!