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HH
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Visionary

Subj: Who says there aren't?
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 at 06:52:09 am EST
Reply Subj: It'd be nice to think there are people on a mountainside explaining the details of my real life as well.
Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 at 03:47:45 am EST


> ...Even if I don't get to hear the exposition, it'd be nice to know it all kind of made sense.

I needed to get an overview so people have a template. This is the stage at which many collaborative efforts fall apart - c.f. Gold Coin Killer. They key is to start converging the cast then finishing off the sub-plot story arcs one by one so each gets a satisfying mini-resolution, all the while building up to one final climactic confrontation with the villain.

> Anyway, excellent job of rounding up various threads. Sure, there are some narrative gaps, but if people are overly concerned about them then they can get their no-prize by filling them... There's no rule that says these chapters all have to go in order.

Which narrative gaps are patricularly gaping? I mean, sure, I completely forgot to put Flapjack in the chapter, but otherwise?

> As mentioned above, I enjoyed the framing sequence for its concise exposition. Such methods are necessary in wrangling a huge lumbering story like this in any particular direction. Plus, I'm always happy to see Zdenka, and to get a teaser for this Carnifax guy who will feature in the future.

As soon as Jay decided he didn't want Zdenka any more I knew she'd need to have a rebound complication.

> I also appreciated the inclusion of the sorting hat, and the collection of characters that Vizh has fallen in amongst. We'll see what they can do to save the world... if, indeed, that's young Mr. Meng's plan.

Indeed.

> Nicely done!

It's not my favourite work, but it'll hopefully keep things moving.