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Kawaiipiika — Aerialbots in Watercolour Part 2
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Published: 2019-08-04 08:44:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 3857; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 1
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Mass Aerialbot upload WOOOO! !Ahem. I mean sorry, not sorry. Although I do apologise that it's another art dump. I'll be returning to regular uploads now with more characters I've never drawn before. Just ah...time is an issue again.
Now I DID have another Silverbolt and Fireflight BUT they turned out even worse than these ones so they don't get included. There's another Skydive but it's not worth posting on it's own either.
That is all. -Vanishes-
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I understand. All the minibots are cool. I actually had an idea for a Windcharger fic that took place before the Cybertronian war, but I never got around to it. Maybe someday...
Yes, if you have any good title ideas for the new Warpath fic let me know. I’m feeling the motivation for this one!
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I always thought he had cool powers, I just think it's neat. A fic of him would be awesome! You know, I don't think I've ever come across one solely focused on him. Poor guy. He deserves way more attention.
Do you maybe have a summary/blurb already? It may be of help.
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Yeah, that’s exactly why I wanted to write a fic about him. Windcharger was a minibot, one of the cheapest and most looked down on frames before the Decepticons took over, yet he has such a game breaking power. It’s almost a contradiction, and it seems worth exploring.
Well, Warpath’s new story would take place on earth. It would be about Spike not really knowing Warpath that well, and ending up on a nature hike with him as well as Hound and Beachcomber. The story would focus on Spike getting to know Warpath better, and learning of his Decepticon past. That’s all I got so far. Any ideas for a title?
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I don't remember him using his powers that often to be honest and so sometimes I forget he even has them. It's like something they show once just for the sake of buying the toy and prompt child imagination. He could have tipped so many battles in the Autobot's favour just as Skywarp could have for the Decepticons. Now all I can think of is a bunch of boulders getting chucked at the seekers in the sky and them tumbling down to the dirt. Boom, instant win!
I like it! I've only got one idea and a variation of it so far. "Road to Warpath" and "Road of Warpath". It's not great haha. I'll let you know if I think of anything else.
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I know, right? Windcharger is basically the Transformers version of Magneto and yet no one thinks to use him against Megatron? He wouldn’t even need the others unless he got magnetized against a door or something! I guess one explanation is that his powers take up a lot of energy, but beyond that it’s just silly that they so rarely use him.
Keep pitching. I’m sure between the two of us we can come up with a cool name
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Haha! That has created the most amusing image in my head of Windcharger stuck to a wall and looking incredibly miserable about it. And also Cliffjumper laughing at him. Mind if I draw that? 
Okay these aren't any better but here goes: "Warpath in the Making", "The Aftermath of Warpath", "Echo of a Warpath", "A Warpath's Echo", "Warpath of the Past" and "A Warpath in the Past". Give me the go ahead if I should try think of something else.
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I love that! You should totally draw that
I'm thinking I might just go with "The Warpath Less Travelled" after all. You see, the title is based off Robert Frost's "The Road Less Travelled". Oddly enough that wouldn't be the first time I referenced that poem in a Transformers work. I also mentioned it in my fic "My Last Word Was Argh!". Weird, because that poem holds no special significance for me. For some reason it just works well with Transformers
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I'm thinking of making it into a short comic actually haha. Ironhide can show up, take one look and say: "Prowl! He's done it again!"
Excellent. Sorry I had nothing better to offer you. You know how your fic will play out right down to the details and so choosing an appropriate name would be harder for myself who knows not very much about it haha. I haven't read "On the Warpath" as of yet so that might also be why. Poems are so creative that you are bound to get ideas just from the expressiveness alone, so it's no surprise really. I think we focus so much on the brighter and happier side of Transformers but in reality war is such a serious topic that any sort of destruction and emotional trauma involved can be easily translated into something poetic. No different from human wars, sadly.
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A comic also sounds cool. I look forward to whatever you make. After all, you’re a talented artist and Windcharger is an interesting subject
I would consider “On The Warpath” to be one of my heaviest stories. Even though it’s years old it’s still one of my favorite works. I know it’s weird to take a fun character like Warpath and make his story so serious, but it just seemed natural when I was doing it. The idea came from the fact that in the original cartoon it was explained that all vehicle and appliance Transformers were originally Autobots, and all weapons were Decepticons. Then you have Warpath, a tank, and clearly an Autobot. So, what happened there? My fic gives a headcanon to answer that
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He will get his own piece too, I’ll make sure of it. ^^ Aw man, talented is too much. I’m still a newbie at pretty much everything. I have created so many messes that won’t be seeing the light of the day again haha. I need a bigger brush too to spread the watercolour more evenly because the backgrounds are turning out way too streaky. And then I’m too slow and can’t get colours to blend correctly because the water dries. Ugh. I have a long way ahead of me before I get any good.
No, I see where getting at and it totally makes sense. I didn’t even think of Warpath being a tank and an Autobot. Head canon is always fun for these kinds of things. 
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Actually streaky watercolor backgrounds isn’t a bad thing, at least in my novice opinion. I like that washed-out look because it gives a piece character. Besides, you generally seem to be very careful when coloring the subjects of your paintings. I know you’ll get better, because that’s the nature of practicing art, but you’re already really good. Most people can’t even draw Transformers. If I could I’d draw scenes from my fics just so I’d have reference photos for TV Tropes. LOL! XD
Warpath is a cheery guy, but admittedly I gave him a bit more pathos in the fic. Not in a melodramatic soap opera way, but it was more about showing how the war took his innocence and came very close to turning it to bitterness. Of course his eventual friendship with a certain other minibot convinced him to join the Autobots and learn to find joy in life again. I won’t say more though, because I’m starting to get into spoiler territory
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I agree, a textured appearance is nice if handled well but I feel like mine just turns into a mess and it generally shows my lack of knowledge about the medium. I have to research this stuff more often but I'm too lazy haha. Hm funny you say that because I was painting earlier today and I went over the lines when I was doing the background.
I would say it's realistic. It isn't all sunshine and rainbows and I think it's refreshing to see something like that addressed in Transformers. I mean there's plenty of those around FF now but I still like that aspect of it. It makes it more mature I suppose. You don't have to say anymore haha, I get it. It sounds great already.
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I know what you mean. Watercolors are thinner than average paints, so they bleed more. It can be rather cumbersome to work with. Funny thing, I bought lavender colored watercolor paper with the intent of learning how to paint in that medium, but I never really had time for it so ended up using some of the paper to make those three-lined bookmarks that clip onto the book page. LOL! XD
That's what makes Transformers so cool. It can be serious and dark or it can be silly and fun. It's one of the most flexible franchises I know, which means it's great for stretching one's creativity
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Lavender coloured paper? I've never heard of that before. Sounds cool! Is it scented?
It's truely an amazing franchise and I'm glad to be a part of the fandom. It's too much fun doing stuff for it, so much so that I haven't done any original works like I planned.
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No, it wasn’t scented. Just paper that’s pastel purple. Also cool to hear you’re experimenting with new colors. When you said Prussian Blue it made me think of that dark blue oil paint Bob Ross used on his show, which made me think of Beachcomber for some reason. LOL! XD
Yeah, Transformers is like the Venus fly trap of franchises. Once you start creating stuff in it you’re trapped and just keep rolling with it. LOL! A couple days ago I worked a little more on “If Only For a Moment” and “Fables of Cybertron”. Tonight I’m probably going to work on the Toontown fic I’m co-writing with an online friend, but Transformers keep rolling around in my head, so who knows what’s going to come out next? LOL! XD
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It's a work in progress. 
Hey it's progress for everything! It's crazy how many fics you need to keep track of.
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Purple blue sounds more like indigo. It always bugs me how certain brands will name colors differently than others. It makes it difficult to shop from one brand to the next. Also, yay! A Huffer picture! It’s cool how you work with the under-appreciated Transformers. I look forward to seeing what you post next, whether it be Huffer, Windcharger, Cliffjumper, or any others
I’m not sure how I do it either. I was reading over my old fic “Pit Boss”, which I never finished, and oh man! The cringe is real. I don’t know what possessed me to write that thing, and I’ve even considered deleting it. Thing is though, I’m the authorial version of a pack rat. I’ve only ever deleted one fic the entire time I’ve been on the site, and it was just a crummy short poem. Eh, I don’t know what to do about the ideas that are too stupid to keep working on. I only have a couple, but they bug me...
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Oh no I meant pure as in just blue, not purple.
I can relate to this a whole lot. Not just writing but art as well. FF should have scraps for things you want to hide but don't have to delete either. I'm actually planning to put a lot of my old stuff into scraps because they are such an eye sore. I'm waiting until I've built up my gallery before doing that. Things have slowed down a little bit though so I'm not sure when my next upload will be. Hopefully soon. If you can, maybe keep developing and changing your ideas around to make them better and 'less stupid'. I highly doubt they're stupid though haha. That's my piece of advice but I don't know your situation so it might be of little use to you.
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I don’t see why any of your paintings should be in scraps. Each one is different, and I can’t think of any that aren’t good. Sure, you may be better now, but you have a record of how you got there
As for my cringe-fic, it just came from a time when I was in a different place creatively. It just feels awkward to me now, but the reason I’m so reluctant to give up on any of my Transformers stories is because it might still have fans. I don’t know. I guess I can just leave it there, incomplete, forever
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Aw you flatter me! I suppose they are somewhat special to me in a personal way. It started it all for me, 'cause everyone starts somewhere.
Ah I see. Hey that's fair enough, I mean you shouldn't feel pressured for everyone else's sake. Not every idea makes to it's final stage and that's okay. I think write the ones that make you feel happy and I'm sure your readers will be too. Wow us with your magical writing skills!
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Yeah, a lot of my stories that don’t have great skill are special to me too, so I understand where you’re coming from. Like my first Huffer fic “Do You Accept The Charges?”. My writing skills weren’t as polished then as they are now, but that story is special to me because it was my first attempt at a Transformers romance story that didn’t come across as predictable. I’d say Huffer getting catfished by a Decepticon is fairly original. LOL! XD
I guess that’s fair. I just try so hard to screen my ideas so the ones I won’t complete never make it online. I just hate it when a stinker sneaks through
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Oh yes, I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that before so I think you're good!
It happens all the time and to all of us, there's just no avoiding it. It's a matter of trying not to let it get you down because that will only get in the way of you progressing more. I feel like I've said this before. Either way, it's still valid.
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Agreed, on both counts. By the way, I started working on that Warpath sequel this morning. I decided on the title “War Cry of Praxus”
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That's great! How long are you going to make it? And wonderful name too, I like it a lot. 
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My intention is to just make it a oneshot, though if it gets too long I might have to split it up into more. That’s what happened with “Echo Chamber” and “We Take Care of Each Other”.
So, what projects have you been working on of late?
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It's going to be fantastic, I know it!
As in art projects or writing projects? For art, I have a Windcharger drawing that I need to finish and then I'll probably stop there and start painting the pile I have accumulated and hopefully have at least some posted. Not all of them turn out so well, y'know? For writing, I've been off and on with my Aerialbot origin fic. It's very slow going and I keep adding new chapters in front of old ones. I'm focusing on the first chapter now though. Aaand I literally just opened a Unite Warriors Superion set that came a week ago so I want to get some nice photos to possibly post. I definitely want one for the ID on my page. Something funny. I just haven't thought of what yet.
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Thank you for the vote of confidence! Honestly, I don’t know what made me want to write a sequel to a story I finished two years ago. I guess I just really liked that story and writing it made me appreciate Warpath a little more. My skills may have improved since then, but back then I feel like I had more passion in my stories, if that makes sense.
Aerialbots origins? Is this like for a different continuity than G1? I only ask because they had an origin story in the G1 cartoon. Well, technically they had to share it with the Stunticons, and the Stunticons got more screen time... You know what? You’re right. They do need their own origin story! Speaking of Aerialbots though, another story I really should consider updating is “Little Prince”. Technically it’s Starscream’s story, but the Aerialbots do feature in it. This just made me think of that
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Well why not? It gives you the opportunity to write more for one thing, it’s about a character you love and you enjoy writing it. I’d say those are pretty good reason to make a sequel.
Aha! I’m glad you asked because I have an explanation. See, if you remember back to the episode when they first appeared, Silverbolt introduces himself while also claiming that he used to be a courier ship, suggesting that he lived on Cybertron before he was reawakened. Also Slingshot claims to be a speed shuttle. Now my head canon is that they all had lives before the war and so I’m basing my story on that. It’s also plausible to say that they may have been just a simple ship or shuttle and that was it but I wanted to make them full Cybertronians in the past. My story will be very much G1. But I guess it’s just a head canon story and maybe even a bit of AU.
Oh I love “Little Prince”! Probably yes, one reasons is because Aerialbots are in it but I just like the direction you’ve taken it so far. The whole reveal was great too. I don’t know, I just feel warm inside to see the seekers turn to the Autobots. Makes me happy for whatever reason. I look forward to an update but definitely do it at your own pace. No rush here!
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I wouldn’t say it’s a lack of passion, just...I guess it just doesn’t feel new anymore. I’ve written dozens of TF stories, and it’s hard to think of new angles. I guess that’s what’s so appealing about sequels. They’re new angles to old ideas. I even considered a sequel to “Echo Chamber”, even though at the time it was a fic I questioned posting.
That is a good point, actually. Like, on earth a shuttle is an inanimate object, but when Silverbolt says he used to be a courier shuttle it could be the Cybertronian equivalent of saying he was a mailman or a package delivery boy. So really, you might be onto something
Speaking of which, I know this is gonna sound kinda random, but bear with me. I’ve been playing this space strategy video game called Faster Than Light for the past few days. When I want inspiration for fanfics I’ll play video games as different characters so I can determine how well they solve problems and whatnot. So, for the past few days I’ve been playing, in character, as dozens of Transformers from both Autobots and Decepticons to see who objectively has the best command style based on how far they got in the game before their ship blew up. Nothing was off the table. I tried minibots, seekers, combiners, etc. You know who the objective winner was? Silverbolt. I kid you not! His combination of caution, kindness, and willingness to help got him farther than any other character! It kinda surprised me, because I expected him to die quickly. Side note: worst commander was Beachcomber with Skywarp just after that
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That makes sense. By new angles, is that referring to originality? Like I understand it in terms of sequels but for new fics do you mean that you think you may have used up all your ideas? Sorry, maybe I’m confusing myself, and possibly you.
Bingo! That’s the occupation I have planned for the Aerialbois, as mail delivery men. Someone also suggested stunt performers which is cool but I think this fits better. You would probably hate me for what I plan for the end because it will eventually lead up to the five becoming the Aerialbots the canon way. Which is a good thing but before that, not so much...
That’s a really interesting way to get inspiration.
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I wouldn’t say I have no ideas, but I used to get dozens of ideas just by watching a few episodes. Now I’m lucky to get any new ideas, and even at that I don’t research to see if they’re taken yet. Like, I have an idea for a story about how Inferno met Red Alert. It’s short and it’s probably been done before. Plus I have ideas that I waited too long to write and now they’re gone. I had some great notions for G1 season 3 fics, but those ideas weren’t high priority and now will probably never happen
Actually the more you tell me about your Aerialbots fic the better it sounds. It’s cool that you’re adding a new angle to the Aerialbots. They don’t get enough love. Even I don’t tend to think of them first when writing. So, maybe your fic will inspire others too
I actually haven’t had a chance to test Onslaught’s strategic abilities in the game. I did however get to Motormaster and the Constructicons. Both did okay, but not great. Motormaster ended up having to sell his most useful weapon for fuel and got blown up, and the Constructicons lost when their ship was boarded
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Ooh that's so me. I used to get heaps of ideas but it has slowed down so much since then. I still have them written down because I never got around to it. I see your problem and I just have no clue how to fix it. I usually get ideas from Pinterest or real life. I like to accumulate my ideas so that if I do have art block or something like that, I have something to fall back on.
I'm glad to hear that! I hope it will be good. But this is a fun project for me anyway ahah so whether it will flop or not, ah well. I just enjoy writing it. Yeah so as the story progresses it becomes more evident that war is approaching. Just adding subtle details and then it gets worse from there.
Woah coincidence with the Constructicons. They boarded the Autobot ship in the movie and brought it down. Taste of their own medicine huh?
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I write my ideas down too to make sure I get to them, but sometimes even that doesn’t save them
It sounds to me like you have a great idea for the Aerialbots fic. I also like that you’re taking pacing into account. I see so many people who write a scene and call it a story. Progression makes it feel complete
Onslaught actually did pretty badly. Like, Huffer and Beachcomber badly. It wasn’t entirely his fault though. For whatever reason the Combaticons had trouble making money, and they are at their most powerful when rich The ship was boarded, by the way. Just like the Constructicons
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I can relate to that too, but for the most part they stay there untouched. It's just that new ideas usually take precedence instead.
Yes! I've read so many Cybertron fics and I'm inspired to take the same direction when it comes to pacing, and to make it into like a full and at least lengthy story. The chances of that are so low though because I'm not used to writing more than 1,000 words for a chapter. I'm trying though! 6,000 would be ideal but I'd probably reach at least 3,000. It's probably the only big one I plan to do. I don't have other writing ideas as of yet (except one but I am not touching that plot bunny ever. It's such an over used concept and I don't enjoy reading those types as much as I used to) but they would probably be small stories or one-shots in comparison, as well as set on Earth.
Where is Swindle when you need him? It's his job after all, so that is a very surprising outcome indeed.
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I know what you mean. Sometimes multiple ideas pop up and I can only do one. Sometimes I do finish but it takes forever. “Goodnight, Dr. Witwicky” was only a oneshot, but it took over a year to finish because I had so many other ideas
I think anywhere from 2,500 to 5,000 words is ideal. Too many words and the audience gets tired. Too few and it means you probably left out some crucial details. One thing I’ve noticed however is comedy is meant to be faster than drama, so comedy can be shorter and not suffer for it. The important thing however is to not let the word count dictate your chapters. The flow is the natural progression and conclusion to your chapter, and you’ve gotta learn to trust it. I’ve seen what you think “bad” looks like, so I’m actually feeling pretty good about your chances to write a compelling fic
Yep. Now we know why Onslaught needs Swindle. Also, for some weird reason, Onslaught kept getting offered slave labor in the game. Guess he just comes across as the type. LOL! XD
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Oh man that is a huge delay.
Okay got it! I will aim for anywhere between that. I've been re-reading another fic that has 8,000 words per chapter and I thought that was the norm (before I researched that is). Whoops. At least they kept me wanting to read again and again. Oh yes I can see where you're coming from with comedy. That's something I want to write a lot of in the future but I don't think I'm funny enough for it haha. Gonna try at some point though. Good point! I've just let the story write itself, so I know when I should cut off for the next chapter. Do you think filler chapters are a bother though? Oh geez, you're putting a lot of faith in me.
Maybe Swindle was stealing the money right from under their noses. Hahaha, on the other hand maybe you won't want 'im Onslaught! That made me laugh about the slave work. I can imagine him just looking at a data pad filled with requests and then him completely losing it.
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So it’s your first full length. Big deal. My first fic was a Portal-themed cringe fest called “Sucker’s Luck”. It isn’t great, but it was a starting point. My first TF fic was “Another’s Optics”, which was quickly made but at least had a good concept. Each story makes you get a little better, but you have to start somewhere. It sounds to me like you’re going to come out of the gate strong
LOL! Yeah, maybe Swindle isn’t a good teammate. I’ve considered using Swindle for another fic, but it’s not a strong idea. The actual star of the fic would be Tracks, a TF I’ve wanted to write about for a long time but had trouble coming up with a concept for. Now I have half an idea I’m hoping will turn into a full idea
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True, a starting point is something. I will make sure l slam that gate right open and barge on in. There's no turning back!
Both characters are very deserving of fics so you won't see me complaining. I hope you do figure out something for Swindle though! There's got to be something. Should it have anything to do with his illegal activities? Hm, maybe that's just over done. Maybe something completely different should be in order. That's just the hard part.
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Alright! That’s the spirit! I’m sure your story will be great. If you’re worried about spelling errors, my suggestion would be to simply wait a day before editing so your eyes are fresh. I know getting a beta is easier, but DIY is faster
I’ve only used Swindle for one fic, and oddly enough it was a Bayformers fic. I have yet to finish it, but I just sort of fell out of love with the idea. The basic premise was the explore how a former criminal like Mikaela actually had a lot in common with Swindle. I figured the movie wasted a good character with Mikaela by constantly focusing on her lady parts and not the actual story. Now with Michael Bay movies no longer being made and Transformers movies being good again, I just lost my motivation to continue. Why bring up the past?
Also, I just tested Rodimus’ command style using the same method as the others, and he scored even higher than Silverbolt. Rodimus was the only one who made it to the final boss fight! Awkward, since now I’ve basically proven Rodimus Prime is the most effective leader in Transformers. I still prefer Optimus as a character though
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I feel like I've made a ton of grammar errors and haven't even noticed it. I'm a bit hesitant to show it to anyone haha. I do have a beta reader already who is willing to look at it before it goes online but I'll definitely give it a double check, maybe even a triple check before I hand it over.
Fair point. Admittedly Bayformers is what got me into Transformers in the first place but then I branched out and liked the cartoons a lot more. I started to notice all the things wrong with the movies and couldn't help but dislike it for what it had done to the franchise. I'm glad things are changing for the better though. Never liked Mikaela because of how pointless her character was except to drag in movie-goers for all the wrong reasons. Although I'm glad you managed to make some use of her that isn't out right offensive. When you're able to do that, it's worth the read. I totally get why you stopped it though.
That is very unexpected haha.
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Every writer makes some grammar mistakes when a new chapter is being written. The ideas are flowing quickly, you're in a hurry, and have no time to check your grammar. That's what makes the editing phase so crucial.
The first TF property I ever saw was Beast Wars and then Beast Machines as a kid. What actually got me interested in the franchise however was finding out how many people like the awesome wackiness of the G1 cartoon. I watched it for myself, and got inspired. From there it was a slippery slope into Transformers Prime, the IDW comics, the newer cartoons, and even the Bayverse. As for why write about Mikaela, well, it's because she is more interesting than Sam. She comes from a broken home, has a criminal record, is constantly objectified by the men in her life, and works hard to piece her life back together. In any other movie she's be the star, but not here! Gotta make room for Screamy Sammy!
Agreed. In fact, I had actually planned a oneshot fic about that, which I never got around to writing. It was going to be called "That Time Beachcomber Saved The World", and it would be about Optimus Prime and the others wanting to watch the basketball game on Teletraan 1, and Beachcomber answering a distress call and fighting Decepticons so his friends and leader wouldn't have to be disturbed. It was going to be an adventure comedy
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My main concern is how I structure dialogue. I spend time considering if I'm using full stops and commas in the correct place after someone speaks and whether I'm using past tense correctly because sometimes present tense words sneak in. There are other things too but it's hard to explain. But anyway, I won't worry about it for now. I'll just do my best and deal with it once I finish a chapter and get some feedback.
I actually think the first thing of Transformers I ever saw was G1 when I was much younger, but I just never knew what it was. It's an incredibly vague memory and I think it's kind of lost in my mind now that I've seen all the episodes. But from what I remember, it was two or three scenes. One I think was from the intro with the seeker trio running, and the other was the ending of "The Girl Who Loved Powerglide". When I was watching the episodes, that particular scene just rang a bell. I definitely watched the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at the time so it's not so far-fetched that I saw Transformers too. I actually forgot Mikaela had a past like that so it's cool you had something to work with!
I absolutely love the sound of that fic! I hope one day you find the inspiration and motivation to follow through with it. It makes me think that it belongs with the G1 episodes and I love fics like that. I've seen a couple that have that sort of vibe and it's always a blast reading them. That sounds like something Beachcomber would do haha. I bet he was unintentionally a badass while he was at it and no one would witness it, and yet, I doubt he would mind.
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Past and present tense can be a pain. It’s okay to choose either one, but the important thing is to be consistent in using only one throughout the fic to describe events. I prefer past tense because it sounds more like someone recounting events that already took place, nostalgic almost, but some people prefer the immersive cinematic feel of present tense. Each author has a style they are more comfortable with, and it becomes more apparent which one the more you write
I’m one of those oddballs who has no nostalgic attachment to G1, and just likes it because of it’s contradictions. It’s goofy, yet can have moments of depth. It’s well animated, and yet had more errors than most cartoons. It’s awesome, yet has Soundwave going to a sock hop in one episode. LOL! Point is, Transformers is creative, and that’s appealing to a creative community
I like fics that feel like episodes too. Of course my favorites to write are the “what-if” fics. What if Bumblebee and Starscream switched bodies? What if Cliffjumper was alive in a dimension where Arcee had been killed? What if Hauler was dead? What if Warpath used to be a Decepticon? What if Beachcomber saved the world by himself? Some people write theories, but I prefer to write stories to answer these questions
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Oh, past tense is definitely my choice so I'll try to keep it that way. It's also what I prefer to read haha.
Oddball? Nah! Not everyone joined the franchise through G1 and there is obviously no problem with that. It's definitely not the best that's out there despite what the hardcore fans think. It had way to many issues and didn't age very well in the least. But I just find the most enjoyment out of it because of the diverse and fun characters and I just like their chunky designs. It's so cute.
Those are great too! It opens up a lot of potential for an engaging story and interest is exactly what you need to pull a reader in. Hauler has come to my attention more so lately. I just wonder how he escaped becoming a Deception, or why he wasn't green in the cartoon, or why he even disappeared after one episode. I find him to be rather underrated too. At least we got to see Skids in robot mode, but Hauler? Nothing.
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Past tense is my favorite too, for both reading and writing
For fanfics G1 was my starting point. I was an adult, but I just found something appealing about all the possibilities. I consider Transformers to be the LEGOs of character writing. There are so many worlds you can build
Inwas actually referencing a oneshot I wrote a couple years ago called “Who Is Hauler?”. I know there’s a canon explanation for him, but I just wanted to add my own take
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That's just what makes Transformers so good! I've never seen a more passionate fanbase and I'm so glad it's still going strong. I hope it continues to be that way for a good long time. I just love how human they are and it allows people to connect with an entire race even if it is fictional. And c'mon, robots are darn cool!
I do remember reading that story too. I can see Grapple being related to him but I guess them sharing the same body type helps with that conclusion ahaha. Whenever a fic deals with death and it manages to tear me up or feel a strong sense of distraught, I know that they have wrote it right. There was one by Shylight about Sideswipe and Sunstreaker and the moment Sideswipe finds out, it's just crushing. Then there was also a recent one I read on here about Slingshot crashing into a mountain and hiding the fact that he was dying from Air Raid. Take into account it's probably because the Aerials are my favourite but I felt like the writing did well, save for some minor grammar errors here and there, but that's besides the point.
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I'm familiar with the Shylight fic, as she was a great author and I read most of her stories, but I don't think I've seen the Aerialbots one. Do you remember what it was called?
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It's called "The Sunward Climb". It isn't a full story, just a oneshot of sorts. I must warn you though, there is no spacing between the paragraphs.
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Thanks for the warning. Weird formatting kinda jerks me around if I’m not ready for it. I tend to read fics on my iPad, so it’s all the convenience of a phone with 50% of the space of a laptop
Also, I managed to update a fic tonight. It’s “Killer Bee”, the TFP story of what would happen if Bumblebee (named Wasp in the story) was raised by Decepticons.
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There's also an overuse of commas. I usually just ignore these things for the sake of the author because there's clearly talent there. I still enjoyed it while making me want to sob from the story.
Nice! I shall go check it out soon.
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