Coxy x360a Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 This may seem like a crazy idea to you guys, but I thought it sounded pretty sweet. I was thinking, as a community we could create a big collection of game related fan fiction. For those not familiar, fan fiction is simply fan's of a certain game, movie, tv series etc, writing their own script. My idea is simple, everyone at X360A is welcome to join, and each person can choose a game series (not restricted to Xbox 360 either!) and write a short piece (up to 1000 words long) about their selected game. The story can't be part of the in-game story but can be a follow up, prologue or side story. But, each game series is limited to one story, so once it's gone, it's gone, so get in quick! I was thinking possibly either put these stories together into one big eBook and sell it for a small amount (£1 or $1 or 1 euro) with all proceeds going to a charity (may I suggest Cancer Research as it'll affected everyone's life in one way or another?) OR.. all proceeds go the upkeep and development of the X360A achievement site. OR.. split between the two, half and half. OR.. another idea you guys may have. So, yeah. Any comments, suggestions, ideas welcome. If anyone is interested in writing a piece then leave a comment with the game series you'll be writing for and I'll keep track of the taken series in the original post to make it easier for users to see what series are still available! Thanks peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy x360a Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) List of game series already taken (in alphabetical order): Boom Boom Rocket (Felonious Monk) Burnout: Paradise (Felonious Monk) Final Fantasy (Coxy x360a) Mirror's Edge (Ceris) Motorstorm (Felonious Monk) PURE (Felonious Monk) Edited October 21, 2012 by Coxy x360a Keeping up-to-date with taken game series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftie Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 This sounds like a pretty fun idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy x360a Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 This sounds like a pretty fun idea. That's the spirit! If this can get enough attention then I'm sure loads of people will actually be interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 This sounds awesome. I've been in a creative mood lately so I'll attempt to write one. I choose the game: Mirror's Edge. Are we typing the stories in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy x360a Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 This sounds awesome. I've been in a creative mood lately so I'll attempt to write one. I choose the game: Mirror's Edge. Are we typing the stories in this thread? That should be a good read Erm, I planned on writing it up on Microsoft Word then pasting it over. Still need to decide what's the best way to bring all the pieces together, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) That should be a good read Erm, I planned on writing it up on Microsoft Word then pasting it over. Still need to decide what's the best way to bring all the pieces together, any ideas? We can use this site's "attach files" option with our posts to upload them. I will be using Wordpad because I don't have Microsoft Word on my laptop. Though, a .txt file (which is what I am forced to upload in) doesn't get any formatting. If you have something that can extract from a .zip file, I can use that instead. As for collection and presentation of our fan fictions, I'll leave that to someone else to figure out. The following attachment was originally centered, but .txt takes away that formatting:( Edited October 16, 2012 by Ceris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grifter Reborn Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I did one awhile back: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=371362 Dunno if that meets your criteria. Also, I'd personally rather see any money donated to the site. That's just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is no one interested in this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade. Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'd love to try, but I've never done one of these, and I'm not imaginative enough to think of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne_hicks Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Does it have to be serious ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'd love to try, but I've never done one of these, and I'm not imaginative enough to think of something. Well, I'm a HORRIBLE writer but I'm attempting this. I haven't really started yet, just thought of a little dialogue in my head and will think of a plot as I type. That being said: Don't expect too much from me:p Does it have to be serious ? Depends on the concept of the game, but why make fun of a game you like/ offending fans of a game by making fun of a game they like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne_hicks Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Depends on the concept of the game, but why make fun of a game you like/ offending fans of a game by making fun of a game they like? Wasn't planning on insulting any fan bases. I just wanted to take an old-school shooter franchise (Quake or Doom) and make a typical over the top, not too serious, action story. Just like the games, space marines and their crazy adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunduz Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I would be more interested in writing fan fiction about the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kairi Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Is no one interested in this? I'm actually interested in this, but I'm an AWFUL writer and also not creative. I wouldn't even know what to write knowing me x.x I would be more interested in writing fan fiction about the site That would also be interesting! XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Bored so I am posting a preview to my "fan fiction". Since I am a horrible writer, I'd like some feedback. PM me to keep clutter away from this thread if you have some advice/criticism. Wrapped in spoiler tags because this is a post-game story. [spoiler=endgame] Mirror's Edge - Fan Fiction By: Ceris "Effie, are you sure about this?" Says Kate Connors. "Kate, trust me," sighs Faith Connors, "I'll be nearby the whole time. Don't worry. Now back to training." "Okay..." says a thoroughly unconvinced Kate. It's been four months since the incident at The Shard. We've been on the run since then because now every officer in the city knows our faces. The mayor has labelled us as terrorists. I guess you can see it that way after I sniped a police vehicle and knocked out all power within a few block radius saving Kate. "Don't worry girls, I'm keeping an eye on you as well. If there's a blue within the same block as you, I'll let you know," says Drake over the communicator. Since Merc's death and my rescue of Kate from that helicopter, Drake has been our tracker. He had helped us escape The Shard and get to safety while the local heat cooled down. He has also been a good instructor to Kate, teaching her the fundementals of Running. Today is her first assignment as a runner. Leave it to Drake to stop at nothing to get a job done. Highly wanted criminals in the open? No problem if it means the job is a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFZ Scrubs Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm more down for reading than writing.... i'll wait and see how this pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceskater101 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'd love to try, but I've never done one of these, and I'm not imaginative enough to think of something. I'm more down for reading than writing.... i'll wait and see how this pans out. that's how I feel. I was always a better reader than writer. I think this is a creative idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felonious Monk Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I'm already busy with my Conker's Bad Fur Day fan novelization, but it sounds like a very good idea. HA Put me down for Motorstorm*, PURE, Boom Boom Rocket and Burnout: Paradise. I'm not kidding. *"Motorstorm isn't a 360 game." "I simply do not care." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuza Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 does it need to be in a script form ? i'd prefer it in a story form really haha although im not sure what to write this on ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy x360a Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Great to see people are gradually liking the idea and wanting to get involved! The story can be in whatever format you'd prefer, script or otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grifter Reborn Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Great to see people are gradually liking the idea and wanting to get involved! The story can be in whatever format you'd prefer, script or otherwise So I'm guessing the Mass Effect 3 story that I posted was a "no go!" ? Just don't have the time to write another for the foreseeable future, so if that one doesn't work I probably won't be able to contribute. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Hawk D Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 This actually sounds like an awesome idea. If I find some time between writing articles, school, and parenting, I'd love to do one on a non-story-based game, like... Beautiful Katamari or You Don't Know Jack or something. And, if I did do one on something like Fallout 3 or Metal Gear Solid HD, I'd do it as some side character or random henchman. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punker Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Already hard at work on Fifty Shades of Prey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson888 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ive always fancied a go at writing, maybe I will if I get some time. Was thinking maybe something in the Fable univierse. But completly unrelated to the stories already done. I will get back to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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