Vixen Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Any discussion to "A Good Life" goes here. Please share with me your feelings on it - the good points, and the bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 It was a good read and I'm going to give it a go again tomorrow after I wake up. In the meantime... The one question that came to mind was about Vixen's motivations for putting on the show for the nova-philes. It reads well but seems to be a little out of character for Roxy. The way I understood it, these clubs are a magnet for semi-desperate wanna-bees novas with a sprinkling of nova groupies that need a little more than articles, records and autographs. They're going to love a nova showing up. Attendance is going to skyrocket after the word gets out - the management will make sure of that. But it seems like a recipe for all the things Roxy dislikes about nova/baseline relations.Her motivation for going from sharing a moment with a Hino fan to performing is a little unclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 She initially thought that the people who go to these clubs were a little sad and obsessive, but after talking to Hino's fan she realized that they were normal folks like her, who had a passion for certain things in life that others just didn't 'get.' That prompted her to thinking about how they probably saw her and novas like her, and that plus many other psychological factors - stress over a rough day, a budding relationship with Mitch, the loss of a friend and the spectre of an enemy, the surreality of pretending to be a nova when she already was one - contributed to a rather flippant decision that will certainly have reprecussions.Essentially, it wasn't a premeditated decision - she just didn't think it all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 So, what's the kid's name?I think the real Endeavor should stop by and say hi to her fan. ~.^Q: is "MissEndeavor" a Nova, or a Baseline? Besides, they'll have to talk shop, and it'll give me an excuse to get Endeavor back on land.BTW: I REALLY liked the ficcie. ^.^And utility belts don't go well with seira fuku... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastian Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Man, I don't suppose you read about one of Bastian's aberrations, did you?Could be vvverrrrryyyyy interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Very nice read. Seems Roxanne could have just told the guy on the airplane that she was in a horrible hair dying accident. Too much bleach! Abandon ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Well, I think it was a bit tooo long, seemed a bit streached out..but still good.one problem I have it is history. The Manhattan Project, was building of nukes. the philidalfia project was about state of being. this is th eone about tellaporting/phasing threw space, changing mater, and a whole lot of other crazy things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 Quote:Originally posted by Sandy Davis:one problem I have it is history. The Manhattan Project, was building of nukes. the philidalfia project was about state of being. this is th eone about tellaporting/phasing threw space, changing mater, and a whole lot of other crazy things.Yeah - however, I recall Endeavor's post to the OpNet specifically mentioning the Manhattan Project, even though I think she meant the Philadelphia Experiment. I didn't wanna contradict what she said, so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 26, 2003 Author Share Posted May 26, 2003 Endeavor:Vixen never got the kid's name off of her. I figured at clubs like that, you tend to stay 'in cahracter' as much as possible. So you can make up whatever name you want. She was a baseline, though - or at least, a dormed-down nova.Bastian:Can't say I know the first thing about Bastie's aberrations, Jager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 From "The Morning After":Across his body, shadow images dance about. After a second, Sandy can see her sexual thoughts and desires covorting in those shadows.Just for your consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Quote:Originally posted by Sakurako 'Endeavor' Hino:So, what's the kid's name?Check out the pic included in the Japan section in AB: Year One. Any nova with a costume and codename probably has cosplayers. With Endeavor encouraging that sort of thing she probably has thousands of part time cosplayers in her image plus a few that probably shouldn't try just because their body type aren't very close. I imagine some do Apep, Doctor Troll, Arek, Divis Mal and a bazillion others see the same thing. Wouldn't surprise me if there were some that emulated Ashnod - no costume but some very distinctive aberrations. With his new skin designs Cody is now vulnerable to this kind of homage... When he gets famous anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Fame is the key. Not all novas are famous, or infamous ... yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Yea, like really not many people knwo of dee..and fewer still would pick her out as being who she was..the conventally forget about her, or over look her.oh the wounders of mental powers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 But, is she a nova? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Davis Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 as far as world thinks of her, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centipede Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Quote:Originally posted by Sandy Davis:...oh the wounders of mental powers...Change of attitude? I seem to recall Sandy having a very different opinion about mental powers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centipede Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Now I've read the story, trying to keep constructive critisims in mind.Didn't work.I can't think of a single thing to improve! This is simply the best story I've read at NPrime! and I love it. I especially enjoyed the overall theme of the story. It is not something I would even try myself so I'm very happy you have.I enjoy actionpacked fights as much as the next guy, but sometimes something different is called for, and A Good Life is it!Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 Thank ya, Centi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Quote:Originally posted by Vixen:Endeavor:Vixen never got the kid's name off of her. I figured at clubs like that, you tend to stay 'in cahracter' as much as possible. So you can make up whatever name you want. She was a baseline, though - or at least, a dormed-down nova.Bastian:Can't say I know the first thing about Bastie's aberrations, Jager. n/p.You see, I thought I missed that. I guess you did good. Sometimes people just don't up and introduce themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 29, 2003 Author Share Posted May 29, 2003 Yeah - I kept it enigmatic on purpose. I figured that it would add more to the story if Vixen doesn't know this girl's real name, yet manages to empathize with her nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeth Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I have to agree. I liked it! I haven't considered the idea of a groupie for Deeth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryostorm Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I enjoyed to too. It was a nice slice of Vixen's life, showing both the real and the surreal that surround the average Nova.I suppose Brother X will have to learn to deal with fans if he has any success in the XWF. That could become interesting considering that with all his "living" tatoos, he almost never wears a shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmy Chillmeister Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I do kinda wonder about somebody getting all loveydovey with someone so blatantly non-human. I'd like to see a little inside Mitch's head, see where he's coming from.Waitaminute, does Vixen have MegaApp or MegaCharisma? If so, strike the above comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby1024 Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 I don't think it really matter either way - The exotic is often attractive. Also, need I mention the furry phenomenon? Mega-Appearance/Charisma will just speed up what is probably a fairly inevitable process in that atmosphere. These people are here to see novas. Do you really think that the fact that one looks like a fox-lady is going to deter them from going gaga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Depends on the crowd.Not to mention looking good could foster negative opinions."Hey, look at the show off! What a bimbo! I bet those're fake!"Yes, intense beauty and charisma could make everyone within view your friend, but it could also work to your detriment. It's called jealousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 It's actually possible for Vixen to have developed mega-appearance or mega-charisma - it would fit within the profile for a kistune, with their bewitching ways with men, and it would also fit in with Roxanne's personality profile, her yearning for more social contact. If she did have Mega-Appearance, she'd have First Impression - because no one forgets meeting her. And for Mega-Charisma, probably Soothe.However, Roxanne was crippled for the last ten to twelve years of her life, and if anyone's an expert at overcoming a handicap, it's her. She's probably developed more mundane social skills to the point she can work around her own aberrations. Dorming down when the situation calls for it, being careful how she acts as a nova, being open and friendly, etc... it all can go a long way over time.It's also a fact that Roxanne, dormed, is still a stunner and a half.So in other words, I haven't decided yet how mega-social she is. I do want to try to avoid the cliche' of the mega-gorgeous female nova with the world's nicest rack, though. I think Vixen, if she's likable and popular, should be likable and popular regardless of whether or not she has superior social powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 What does Roxy look like dormed? Does she still ahve a tail and fox-ears like a hybrid? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 What does Roxy look like dormed? Does she still ahve a tail and fox-ears like a hybrid? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 Dormed, Roxanne looks normal, if on the exotic side of normal. She lacks a tail, fox-ears, or any other not-quite-human traits - she does, however, have emerald green eyes and fritzy white hair just like her Vixen Aspect has, and it makes her human form easily recognizable - though of course, since her nova form is so odd-looking, few pay attention to the fact she even has a dormed-down body when they put together their Nova-Philes cards or their fan sites. So even though her identity is publically know, few make the connection.But if she put in contacts and dyed her hair, no one would be able to tell she's a nova, unless they had the best quantum-sensing abilities on the planet.I still have to find a picture of her dormed down. In the circles I travel, finding a fox with many tails who looks mystical is far easier than a woman in a business suit with white hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmy Chillmeister Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Yeahhh, I understand that the exotic can be attractive. But c'mon, Vixen, in her undormed form is covered head to toe with fox fur, has two tails and from what I understand has a muzzlelike structure, fox teeth and ears.That is not exotic. That, to a baseline, it outright freakish. If he's into furries, that's fine. I was just saying I'd like a little look into Mitch. Not because I don't believe that he couldn't dig Vixen, but because I'd like to know how he's dealing with the fact that he's banging something undeniabely inhuman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixen Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 Mitch would deny that she's inhuman. But here's not here, so I, the writer, shall answer in his stead.Mitch has been sweet on her for a long time - longer than she's been a nova. However, he's kept silent for various reasons, and was content to remain her co-worker.When she nearly died, he freaked out - and was shocked to discover that not only had Roxanne survived, but she was free of her wheelchair and voice synthesizer, able to express herself naturally for the first time since he'd known her - and brimming with cosmic power that manifested itself as the form of a forgotten kami spirit, yes, and scientifically he was fascinated by that too.So he's been attracted to her for some time, no matter what form she takes at the time. And he's had several months to get over any hangups he's had about her nova form, considering she can change out of it as easily as anyone else could change their clothes.Of course, there's also the fact that she has to be furry in order to open up a full sensation gestalt, or to telepathically alter their perceptions of their surroundings. Even if he had any hangups left about Roxanne being this way, they didn't last long in the face of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Pure carnal pleasure does tend to alter people's perceptions a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Quote:Originally posted by Zed:Pure carnal pleasure does tend to alter people's perceptions a bit.So does coughing up hairballs the morning after. I like the story but agree that Mitch is pretty obviously not normal. I don't mean he's a freak, a telepath wouldn't miss that, but he's not a typical person either. It's that his love is so unconditional towards Roxie that makes him unusual. In a good way but still far and gone from normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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