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Victoria3114 -> Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/6/2013 0:32:38)

Here it is!

It's basically a fiction about how our Oversoul character, the Oversoul, came to be. I took the information from an interview Nulgath gave.

Soo, constructive criticism is always welcome! Please tell me if there's anything I could improve... it's my first time writing on these boards.




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/6/2013 20:56:00)

Very nice story! I have a few errors to point out though.

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They all shivered, feeling the heat being leeched from their bodies ever second as they struggled with their armor and armaments.

They all shivered, feeling the heat being leeched from their bodies every second as they struggled with their armor and armaments.

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Like his undead, he didn’t seem to notice.

Notice what? That his cape's flapping in the wind? The undead don't wear capes. I propose: Like his undead, he didn’t seem to notice the chilling rain.

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Usually I would not head into battle myself; my followers have collected my meals for me.

Usually I would not head into battle myself; my followers collect my meals for me.

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Nulgath ignored the fearful hostility, gently scraping and nomming until he was satisfied that here wasn’t anything edible left.

Nulgath ignored the fearful hostility, gently scraping and nomming until he was satisfied that there wasn’t anything edible left.

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With deathly finality, he raised his arm, and it caught with blue fire. With some ominous cracking noises, several Legion Titans rose from the ground to flank him.

Technically, this isn't any sort of error. But I think it's sort of repetitious with the two "with"s. I propose this:
With deathly finality, the figure raised his arm, and his hand caught with blue fire. Ominous creaking noises pierced the air as several Legion Titans rose from the ground to flank him.

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The rain was unrelenting. He squinted as the water clouded his vision, and continued running as the army around him charged forward. He knew battle was about to commence, and he was wishing he had never been here.

The rain was unrelenting. He squinted as the water clouded his vision, and continued running as the army around him charged forward. He knew battle was about to commence, and he wished he didn't have to be here.
That's jumping between two tenses. Acceptable in some situations, but not as much in this wording. Speaking of which, perhaps you should change the wording a bit too. At first, I thought you were describing Dage, who isn't bothered by the rain and feels a certain satisfaction at war. Then I realized you were describing the Oversoul.

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Their main objective was to lure the Archfiend to the gate; their secondary one was to stay alive. It did not include attacking the archfiend.

Yes it did. I remember Dage saying:
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"I command you all to attack Nulgath directly, and lure him closer to the Oblivion Gate."


Sorry for shooting down your story so much and for having such a long post >:D




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/7/2013 20:47:56)

Thank you for the corrections. They have been fixed.
I'm sort of thinking about how to structure the next few chapters. Maybe spend a few days writing an outline... I wrote this first chapter on a whim. xP




Beck -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/7/2013 21:55:46)

That was a surprisingly good read! You've got a way with words, able to clearly convey emotions with an economic use of words. That's hard to find in fanfiction.
I also liked the idea that Dage's officers are known by which weapon they wield; that may explain why it's so freaking hard to get any of those weapons in AQW - they only have one wielder at a time.
Nothing major, but there were some minor spelling and grammar issues. Sorry, I can't be more specific, but the only one I remember clearly after reading is that you spelled Dilligaf wrong.
Your only other weak point I can spot is dialogue, but then again there really hasn't been a conversation yet.

If you write more, I'd be interested in reading it!
Scenes I'm looking forward to: the Angel NPC explaining about possession, and the Oversoul possessing a Revonthurkey/Rev Egg. Actually, an explanation for why the heck there are Revonthurkeys and Rudolphteus at all would be super funny.




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/8/2013 20:30:13)

^^ I agree, you should write more often. By the way, is the next chapter going to be this long? Or was the first chapter long simply because it was introductory?




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/8/2013 21:34:03)

This is long? Compared to what I write on Fanfiction.net, this is short O.o
I'm writing the second chapter right now. If I'm diligent, I can get it in tonight.
Here's my FF.net profile if you wanna look: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2181529/




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/8/2013 22:49:56)

Wait, you mean the second chapter for this, or the first chapter for your Artificial Mirror story on the fanfic.net thingy?

Also, found this in there:
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The wielder of the Jugement Hammer suddenly screamed before a disgusting *Slish* sound could be heard.

The wielder of the Judgement Hammer suddenly screamed before a disgusting *Slish* sound could be heard.

EDIT: Oh wait nvm, it's the second chapter here and seventh chapter there O.o Didn't realize those little line thingies were chapters.


Double post, guys. Sorry. Anyways, you're supposed to add the story and discussion link to the Fanfic Signup Thread so they can index it.

In the L&L work disccusion forums only the original poster may double post and ONLY to announce an update made to the story. Please use the Edit button instead next time, thank you. ~DD




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/8/2013 23:52:22)

@ Araxia
Thanks, I've posted it there. Also posted a second chapter here, may post another tomorrow.




_Arceus_ -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/9/2013 8:06:18)

First of all, I'd like to say what a very good story this is and second, I didn't think someone can write a story that good.
Anyways, here's a few errors:
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His line of eyes glowed in the darkness, red orbs alighting upon the small detachment of Legionaries.

His line of eyes glowed in the darkness, red orbs alighting upon the small detachment of Legionnaires.
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His head suddenly snapped up as the wielder of the Judgment Scythe cried out and fell.

His head suddenly snapped up as the wielder of the Judgement Scythe cried out and fell.
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He watched the birds flutter through the green branches hanging overhead for a while, the sighed.

He watched the birds flutter through the green branches hanging overhead for a while, he sighed.


That's all (well, what I saw at least). Keep up the excellent work! [:)]


Please read my story:
Escaping Death
Legend of Arceus




Beck -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/9/2013 21:41:20)

*pets sad Frogzard*
Aww... don't worry guys, in some version of Heaven, there's a spot for you!

Founder Adept has joined your Party! Yay! Good choice of character there. And apparently they look like Paladins, and basically every male nomad ever? Will the main character recognize the Purified Claymore of Light from his time in Lore?
But if a body has to be dying for you to possess it, how are ya gonna explain Sonja, if that ever happens?

Good work! Have some Author Treats *cookie*
Hope to see an update soon!




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/10/2013 12:02:42)

Only two this time, only two.

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The power displayed before him reminded him that the Soul Eater Advance was gone.

The power displayed before him reminded him that the Soul Eater Advanced was gone.

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He stared at the knight, puzzeled. “What?”

He stared at the knight, puzzled. “What?”

Nice chapter. But if a soul/body has to be dying to possess it, how do you explain the undead? They don't have any souls and they're already dead.

EDIT: Also, how do you explain the Xmas Fiend? O.o Did Warlic drag a pile of dead bodies to Sleepy Hollow for OverSouls to possess?




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/10/2013 12:48:01)

@ Araxia
Well, defeated. The magic that animates them leaves, leaving behind an empty shell that can be possessed. Similar to a second death.

Also, Sonja doesn't get possessed. In her post-quest dialogue she states she's simply traveling alongside you.

Well, I have to work on my ffnet fiction for a bit, then I'll post next chappy... too busy yesterday >.<




Beck -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/10/2013 22:37:05)

So when's the next chapter coming out?
And is the main character ever gonna get a name?




Char -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/13/2013 21:48:53)

Whoa awesome story! If you can, can you add Little Rascal, an adorable 10 year old that lives in that village.




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/14/2013 19:54:30)

@ Little Rascal: Then Little Rascal would be dead. They obliterated the town, remember?




hijinks -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/16/2013 19:02:16)

This story is simply amazing!




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/23/2013 0:55:52)

Honestly, homework stinks... I will have to work on it at a later date. I still have to update Artificial Mirror, and I have homework just waiting to pounce on me...

...never fear, though, I have the outline for the next chapter done and I'm slowly pecking at it. Battle scene incoming! Woohoo..... I hate homework.




araxia -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (2/23/2013 22:35:40)

Yay, she's back! Missed ya!




caio_lucas -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/5/2013 11:23:02)

You are an amazing writer and I think that if you invest on your skills you could have a great carreer :D

Your fanfiction is so amazing it could very well become the official storyline of Oversoul. Very inspirating and made me want to begin writing too! lol

Keep up the good(and incredible) work! o/


I want to see how you're gonna introduce the evolution system *-*




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/12/2013 23:02:51)

Alright, I'll be working on chapter three now! Hmm, battle scenes...




caio_lucas -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/13/2013 9:32:49)

Oh thank God! I thought it was going to be one of those good stories that wound up forgotten. \o/




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/26/2013 1:12:29)

Almost done with third chapter. 7000+ words currently.
Patience, young padawans!




caio_lucas -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/27/2013 11:35:36)

Meh! Can't wait! [:)]




Mritha -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/28/2013 23:45:44)

From chapter 2
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Groggily, he shuddered, then gently opened his eyes. He watched the birds flutter through the green branches hanging overhead for a while, the sighed. Stretching out an arm, he pushed himself into a sitting position and rubbed his eyes.

then
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The void knight simply calmly straightened, cautiously looking around. It’s icy, dark stare swept over where he lay hidden behind the tree, and he shuddered in sudden realization

Nothing really wrong with this one, but I feel the flow of the sentence could be improved with rewording it. Something like "The void knight simply straightened, calmly and cautiously looking around."

Overall, I'm impressed with your writing. Your choice of wording is uncommon, it adds a more advanced feeling to the story. Good job :)




Victoria3114 -> RE: Oblitus Animus - Forgotten Souls (3/29/2013 1:22:09)

And it is UP. GO READ NAO.

*faints*




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