[Crossover] Twilight Snarkle has made the impossible happen. You may recognize that image up there as none other than Doctor Robotnik (Or egghead or whatever... though I really dislike the hell out of that name). The Pre-readers have literally turned down 50+ Sonic fanfics over the last few months, so seeing one actually get through is like watching the sun rise after a hurricane.
That being said, the requirement for a Sonic crossover to get through is apparently really high, making this supposedly really good. So give it a shot before to 1 star it.
They even gave me a quote:
"5/5. Accepted. Post now. You don't need to write anymore Sonic Crossovers now, people."-Pre Reader "THE LIFE BINDER"
Author: Twilight Snarkle
Description: A journal recounts a remarkable discovery to Equestria by someone who sought only a little peace.Order from Chaos
Justice (Sequel)
Hope (Sequel - New!)
Additional Tags: Sonic, HiE, Second Chances, Chapters
VIDEO: TWILIGHT SNARKLE VS SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (New!)
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Boy, my previous review was sure disjointed and monotonous at certain points. I guess my headache was a bit worse then I expected...
ReplyDeleteAfter going through all the comments, it looks as though a lesson we all learned back when we first watched Bridal Gossip's been not only reinforced, but added upon. Obviously, there's a stigma among the brony community when it comes to the sonic fandom. I'll admit, I'm guilty of possessing my fair share of distaste for them but that doesn't mean we should cluster bomb them like the anti-bronies do to us.
I feel kind of bad putting it this way, but if we attack something that's honestly good just because of it's connotations are we acting any better then the parasprites that despise us so?
It's already been said quite a few times in the previous comments, but the lesson never judge a book by its cover really shown through here. No matter how hard we try and deny it though, we're all still human and we have our share of faults and our minds fall back on logical fallacies whenever we don't want to admit something. Though I don't really have any spiffy way to write it up without sort of forcing it on you, I'd also like to share a little lesson with you that my mom taught me a long time ago.
If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all.
This also applies to rating mind you...
Yours Truly,
Violet Droplet
So, Luna brought Dr. Robotnik to Equestria to try and change him? Was that her secret project?
ReplyDeleteThis was one very enjoyable Fan Fic. And I like the low level of confilct it mostly just being within Eggman himself reacting to the new world he is in... Questioning if it's forcably changing him or what. In the end he finds it doesn't really matter to him. He just going to enjoy his new life. Though Part of me wished he went evil again or at lest mused about going evil... But that's a very minor fault in the story. Hope to see more of this and exploring the effect of robotics has on Equestria.
ReplyDeleteThe story itself is fine, but man... magical brainwashing is creepy, and magical brainwashing that makes you not mind that you're being magically brainwashed is even creepier.
ReplyDeleteThis is the greatest fanfic I've ever read, and perhaps the greatest piece of fiction. I gave up on the Sonic fandom because of the attrocious fandom, but now I realised why I still adore the series itself.
ReplyDeleteWell, guys, did you really expect love and tolerance? Not sure if ponies can change regular nature...
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ReplyDeleteWill there be more?
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'll need to read this later. Looking at the comments, it's shaping up to be something great.
ReplyDeleteThough I wonder, where can I get a list of all Sonic/MLP crossovers regardless if they passed the pre-readers or not? There are always hidden gems in the muck, and considering that huge bias surrounding that fandom well...
It's a good story, but it has more then a little nightmare fuel to it.
ReplyDeleteForwarding and quoting a fellow forumite, Cody Fett:
ReplyDeleteWhether he's evil or not shouldn't matter in this. If Luna had given him the "don't screw up or you'll be dead in 10 seconds flat" speech or just flat out killed him I wouldn't have a problem, but she didn't do that. Instead she raped him. On a fundamental level of both the mind and body, even down to his genetic and biological structure, she raped him. She raped him for weeks on end, and all the while brainwashed him into believing it was OK. That's wrong, that's just plain wrong, and it shouldn't matter who the victim is.
The above is a forumite's description of Unknown's stated Nightmare Fuel (Pun not intended).
ReplyDeleteI have read the story, and I am now going to give it my review.
ReplyDeleteNow, the story itself? Brilliant. It's amazing how much a man can change when he is simply shown some love and tolerance. Characterization was really good in my opinion, but to be painfully honest, I really couldn't imagine this being Robotnik.
I'm not saying I expected him to still be evil and attempt to wreak havoc on Equestria, but I would've expected a little more of his chaotic personality to be present. I think he changes, not too quickly per se, but without enough of a struggle. Robotnik is guilty of one too many heinous crimes which were attempts towards WORLD DOMINATION mind you, to just change into a good guy without giving it a lot of thought, or even reflection.
I personally would've liked to have seen more personal conflict, maybe even admitting to the ponies that he was, in the past, a monster in the truest sense of the word. I would've liked to have seen their reactions to his tales of fighting the Blue Blur, capturing the Master Emerald, enlisting the help of two different gods, or even just his experiences with his classic form of villainy, roboticizing. The tie between MLP and Sonic isn't strong enough in my opinion, and I don't think enough of the Sonic history is provided to constitute a crossover.
That being said, this is still a great story about redemption, and it gives hope to me that even truly evil people can change for the better.
And as for all of you Sonic-haters out there, I'm surprised at you. No really, I'm freaking surprised. Before I became a brony, my one true fanaticism was centered around Sonic the Hedgehog. I personally think the most recent generation of games (and fanboys) has created a lot of negative impact on all the other fandoms.
I don't blame you. I've dealt with some REALLY nasty people within the Sonic community, and the people there are pretty much the antithesis of what we are here. We (the Sonic fans) fight too much, we have conflicting opinions way too often, and as if that weren't bad enough, you're actually bashed for HAVING an opinion. I'm still a Sonic fan, and frequently visit Sonic Retro (though not as often as I used to) but at its core, the reason why Sonic gets such a bad rep is because firstly, nearly all of the games made after '02 aren't exactly all that great, and secondly, the fandom is one of the weirdest, most idiotic, biased, and insulting fandoms you can be in. I'm not ashamed to say I am a Sonic fan, but I AM ashamed to say I have to be associated with all these horrible people. That's where the morals we've learned here really have to come into play.
Love and tolerance, people. Love and tolerance. This whole fiasco is exactly what the lesson of "Bridle Gossip" was trying to warn us about. Don't judge a book by a cover, ESPECIALLY when it has to do with Sonic. All I can really say at this point is, godspeed Twilight Snarkle. Thank you for the amazing story. Don't stop being a brony or a Sonic fan. I know I won't.
First, let me clear that I'm not a Sonic fan. Except from the basic knowledge of who's called how, I know next to nothing about the franchise.
ReplyDeleteNow, to the actual review.
While short, this was an excellent story. Definitely a great use of the diary device, giving us a nice introspection into his varying character, and especially given the many questions he has to be answered about this world.
The best thing about this fic, IMHO, is how it transmits the idea of Equestria to the reader, of its idyllic existence and its infectious happiness, its cheerful inhabitants and its wondrous systems.
Reading the transitions of a former evil genius into it was just the icing on the cake - he was so sweet when he started making toys for the foals. Not to mention the wings scene. And of course, the last page. All this was so heartwarming, really a nice job! ^^
I am eagerly awaiting a sequel to this, if you plan on that. Keep up the excellent work! :D
(And just as a reminder, the rating is dangerously approaching 4.5 stars! You better have the video prepared for then XD )
@Questiondeca
ReplyDeleteA serious charge, and one that deserves a serious answer.
I'm going to talk about the story and the perceptions of Luna's actions. I strive not to tread into spoiler territory, and so, I tell those of you who do NOT think of the transformation as strongly as the above post to please not read from here on.
Thank you.
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When Robotnik arrives, it is through his own power, and through the vagaries of chance / the Emerald. Luna is not responsible for his arrival. I thought this was clear through Day 3. I may need to review my work.
When Robotnik begins to feel better, happier, more human (and, strangely enough, more pony) - this is not Luna's doing. I realize now that this is definitely a failing on my part. His personal spiritual transformation is his own, finally in a world where he can find acceptance for, and escape the darkness of his past. I failed here, as an author, and will strive to change the story to reflect that, once I understand how to do so. Please allow me to apologize for the ambiguity. It was Robotnik's search for peace, rather than mastery, that began to change his perceptions.
Let me repeat this point: At no time was Robotnik brainwashed. Did he fear it? Yes. It is, after all, a logical concept when you begin to radically change. But if you read the subtext of his interactions with the other ponies, you (I hope) will see the change is evident through how he regards and treats them before he realizes it himself.
As for the rest of the things that occur to him... I hope to present Luna's case in the sequel. That sounds like a copout, but please understand that Luna's "project" was intended to be controversial, but also commissioned with the greatest of hopes.
Until then, I remain:
Twilight Snarkle
@Sordid Euphemism
ReplyDeleteThanks for responding; I was one of those who was concerned about the extent of Luna's project and whether it involved actually "brainwashing" Robotnik, so it's good to see some more information on that matter.
"When Robotnik begins to feel better, happier, more human (and, strangely enough, more pony) - this is not Luna's doing. I realize now that this is definitely a failing on my part... It was Robotnik's search for peace, rather than mastery, that began to change his perceptions."
This is where I had my doubts as well. The change happened so easily that, when I read the last scene, I wondered if Luna had guided him somewhere along the way. I sorta hate to suggest ideas to authors, but since I've already mentioned this once in the thread... Perhaps if there was one instance of Robotnik backsliding somehow, losing his temper or realizing (if you're using the SatAM Robotnik) that he's curious about roboticizing the injured pegasus, say, it would be enough to weaken any fears that he's being brainwashed, while also giving his transformation a bit more believability and depth. Ultimately, it's your story, and especially since you have an idea in place for a sequel, you're best able to decide what changes to make if any.
"But if you read the subtext of his interactions with the other ponies, you (I hope) will see the change is evident through how he regards and treats them before he realizes it himself."
Actually, I did notice a little of that, which is one reason I like the story so well.
I was under the impression that Robotnik was a broken man. Tired of the uselessness of his multi decades long power trip. He was escaping to the unknown to start life new, to essentially, press the reset button.
ReplyDeleteHe found a natural peace in this new place, and he allowed his broken self to absorb it.
I was under the assumption that his change to pony form was the result of the magic present... and at the end, I assumed that magic to be Luna's that transformed his physical form.
I never believed that magic altered his mind... except for the wholly natural magic of friendship, somethig that he accepted from his new pony friends of his own accord.
@Sordid Euphemism
ReplyDeleteDon't take it too hard on your writing. It is very clear that you intentionally left blanks on Luna's actions, while hinting that she may have had some part in this, having the intention of writing a sequel in which this is specifically addressed.
It is natural for this sort of thing to happen in stories, for not everything can be addressed at once, and unresolved threads often issue readers trying to fill in the blanks and coming up with their own interpretation.
It's generally up to the writer, though, to try and tie any loose ends that may be important to the story, sooner or later.
As a stand-alone, Luna's level of engagement in the transformation would be a bit too foggy. As a story with a sequel, however, I am perfectly fine with how it was expressed. It's the way things are normally done in fact. (Perhaps it would have been better if you mentioned having a sequel in mind somewhere officially :p like at the end of the Gdoc)
So, good luck with the sequel then ^^
All my love <3
Alright, I finally finished reading this story and I have to say it was really quite enjoyable. Perhaps, as others have said, it's a story that "could have been any human scientist, coming to Equestria", but you made it work particularly well for Dr. Robotnik without under or overdoing it.
ReplyDeleteIt may just be that I'm a sucker for redeemed villains, or that I've known the Sonic series for about the first ten years of its life (before, apparently, things went "really really bad" with its fandom) - but I thought Days 51 and 55 were a very sweet way to end the story.
I would like to read more about life in Pasofino, should you ever decide to continue writing about it, Twilight Snarkle - and I hope you might consider it some day.
To the people who have problems about "ponification":
Fetishism aside, it's a legitimate idea from Greek and Japanese (I think) mythology. That to take sustenance of another world will make you a part of that world. So that aspect of this story isn't really unreasonable.
...his name isn't Robotnik, it's Kintobor. Also, surprisingly not bad. Not GOOD, but not bad. 3/5.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought it was impossible and read it purely because I had to know how one could possibly make this work.
ReplyDeleteThen I was like "He totally made it work."
The story was surprisingly well paced and heartwarming at points. If anything can change Robotnik into a peace-loving pony... well, it's a land full of peace-loving ponies. I found the transformation... strangely appropriate, and slightly less weird for some reason than stories where people stay human, etc. I got a clear feeling of the character with the way you... wrote the way he writes.
This is perhaps the *only* way I can see Sonic successfully cross with ponies.
Good work Twilight Snarkle.
More forwarding... as a note first though, I enjoyed the story. I thought is was creepy as all heck but I enjoyed it, anyways here's Cody Fett's reply:
ReplyDeleteThat's . . . originally thought reading the story, but as soon as Robotnik started turning into a pony all thoughts of "character development" completely left my head and were replaced by horror at what I was reading. That species change effectively killed any possible enjoyment I might get out of the story. It also killed any faith I had in the writer's abilities since (s)he utterly failed to show the total fear and desperation that virtually any human would feel over such a transformation happening, especially when its source is completely unknown to them.
If I was the Robotnik in the story -- heck, if anyone was the Robotnik in the story, especially Robotnik -- my thoughts would not be consumed with helping other people with their problems but instead finding out who or what was changing me, and either getting them to reverse the process or destroying them so that they could never harm another living being again.
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P.S. Since I don't have a Blogger account you can pass that along to the author too.
I loved this fic. I really can vouch for Robotnik here. Never since the Sonic Adventure games have I seen Robotnik drive for goodness...but, I guess it comes with being locked in Equestria.
ReplyDelete5 Stars. You have earned it. If I end up in Equestria one day, and I see him, I'll say hello.
@jodyjm13
ReplyDeleteNow now, don't judge furry fandom by the actions of the unemployed trolls who have nothing else to do but buy porn and act like the fat pigs they are! Most of us despise that sort as much as you do. We've just had a hard time figuring out how to... get rid them.. legally... >:3
I give many stories a chance, as I can never be sure what will be a good read. This one was a very nice little tale. I'm not into Sonic (nor any games at all for that matter), but I know the basic characters in the shows and games. I can see this happening after numerous defeats by that blasted blue pincushion. Surrender and retreat is the option chosen here. The other option is total insanity, a really big world-asploding bomb, and eventually suicide. I'm glad it went with the first option. The second is rather over-used, and less likely with an old man who's simply become tired of it all. A bit of backstory might have helped, an exposition of Robotnik growing increasing frustrated with failure, and more feeble with age (and obesity! He could have diabetes, retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, pancreatitis, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, back problems, gout... a whole slew of issues!)
To anyone who still hasn't read this (and is on the second page of comments anyway), take my advice and just give it a go, even if you aren't a Sonic fan. I'm neither a Sonic fan nor a HiE fan, but both the elements just ended up working really well here. If the Sonic thing bothers people that much, just pretend it's NOT Robotnik, and instead just some other evil genius. It works either way.
ReplyDelete5/5, and would definitely read again.
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I can't add anything in my comments that hasn't already been said.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED THE WRITING FOR THE MOST PART. though by the middle I had a really good idea of how it would end. and i was right. the ideas of what would happen to a human-in-Equestria are excellent.
ReplyDeletebut the story killed me. i couldnt bear to see my favorite video game villain go GOOD. ive been a Sonic fan forever. I would rather have the story go a different direction after so long...
that picture of Robotnik as a pony is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteI really like this story, so I guess I have to give it a PRRRRRROMOTION!
ReplyDeleteAt first, I was like "Oh boy, yet another 'Sonic, his friends and Dr. Eggman/Robotnik end up in Equestria' story."
But then I read it.
For one thing, I like that you didn't use the obvious choice of Sonic, but instead the doc to travel through dimensions.
What I also love is the smooth character development. He starts up with his usual hatred against that blue blur, and in equestria, he soon begins integrating by transforming - both physical and psychological.
And the cutie mark was just perfect for him and his transformation.
If your story writing was any indicator for your IQ score, yours would rival Robotnik's.
In conclusion, one of the best MLP:FIMxSonic crossovers I've ever seen, if not THE best.
this story was great. i dont really understand why people judged it so quickly
ReplyDeleteIntolerance you say? Ponies, I am disappoint. What would you think of another person being intolerant of ponies? What happened to that three word phrase that involved tolerance?
ReplyDeleteChapter 2 please!
ReplyDeleteI am working on a sequel. It is coming. Thanks to you all who have let me know there is interest. =)
ReplyDeleteSpoke to the author through Google Docs by sheer coincidence earlier (who knew that that thing had a chat program built in? :P), and I echo the desire for a sequel. Very well-written, and I am highly curious as to how you want to develop it further. :)
ReplyDeleteNot one single "PINGAS" in the comments.
ReplyDeleteDo you guys have no shame?!
First: This was awesome. 5 Stars. If it wasn't for the utter bias of some people against the crossover source, this would be 6 star already because I don not see how anyone could rate his lover than 4 stars.
ReplyDeleteSecond: It was very clear to me that R's change actually began before ever coming to Equestria. It began the moment e gave up the fight. I knew from the moment he started to physically transform that it was an outside influence, but I never felt that the personality changes were. Those in my eyes were not caused by another, but rather by Equestria itself; guiding him along the path he had set himself upon with his desire to put the past behind him.
The physical change, while invasive, was the only way he could truly integrate into pony society, ending the last barrier to his rebirth: isolation. The fact that he was not given a choice may grate on some, but that he was so accepting of it makes it better. I like to believe that if he had completely freaked out at the onset, Luna would have backed off (a bit). Also Luna's methods do not seem all that direct all the time. After all, hers is the domain of dreams as well.
I just finished reading this, and I am quite pleased. I have always felt a bit sorry for Robotnik - Sure, he's the Big Bad, but he seems so.. pathetic.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a well written piece that rang true to Equestria _and_ Robotnik, and did a service to both.
Well done, sir, thank you, I would be happy to read some of your work again.
The hating of Sonic is super-depressing, I won't lie. It's a good series even if its fanbase is... less than desirable. XP
ReplyDeleteAs for this fic, I LOVED it. It was amazing - nothing like what I expected, sompletely believable, and even inspirational. Simply great, and deserves a 6/5.
...part of me has to find it ironic, though, that the first Sonic crossover fanfic out of many to be accepted here barely has to do with the Sonic franchise at all. Not that that's a bad thing - this is a great example of how to not only make a great crossover fic, playing off of an individual character instead of the franchise crossed over, but how to make a great story as a whole. Again, massive props to Twilight Snarkle. :D
One final thing that bothered me a bit - what sect of the Sonic universe does this play off of, or is it a mixture? Robotnik mentions that he used to be a robot, which as I recall is something the Archie comics did, but at the same time he sasy that the world he came from was Earth rather than Mobius...
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ReplyDelete@C.Olimar788This has been asked a few times, and I keep meaning to answer it.
ReplyDeleteI've picked and chosen from the UK comics (Originally from Earth, ends up in Mobius, etcetera) and the Archie comics (I take MUCH more from this series). This, undoubtedly, will make me first against the wall when the revolution comes.
Loved it, 5 stars, and am pleased to read there will be a sequel.
ReplyDeleteHowever, while I didn't notice as I read it, other peoples' complaints of a lack of conflict and an ambiguity of Luna's actions do ring true.
Regardless, thoroughly enjoyable, I look forward to reading more from you.
>Day 3
ReplyDelete>the wood is my goal; I should be off in a few moments to properly investigate.
-Heh, makes me think of Minecraft, for some reasons. :)
(Also, I like how he's thinking to create something to eliminate the copper in the water... Him being still a smart and crafty 'scientist' and all).
>Then again, perhaps the Emerald chose this location for these properties.
-Ooooh, wait a minute... 6 Emeralds (at least I think there was six, but whatever)... 6 Elements of Harmony... Both gem-like stones, mysterious artefacts of very great power... I see.
>I will fill my pack with foodstuffs and tinder, and my canteen with fresh snow, and carry the bust and gems with me in case I find a chance to trade.
-Heh, RPGs. :)
Take *EVERYTHING* that isn't nailed down or on fire ! ...and even then, you will probably find a way to take the rest, after a quest or something. ;)
Funny how we can, most of the time, enter houses and take the hard earned money and treasures from people : *sound of metal, coins and stuff* ''Don't mind me. Just taking that priceless artefact and those shiny gems. Bye !''
>Even the universe-shifting trip I took here did not violate the laws as I know them
>But... these creatures - these ponies - use magic.
-Well... one can easily go and create a theorical explanation that would hold rather well (on the domain of theorical-science, of course)...
Quick thing : Something along the lines of energy manipulation. Everything is energy, after all... interactions between atoms and molecules... Magic could be theorically seen as a very advance form of energy manipulation, which would come instinctually to the unicorn (becoming better at it, as they practice its manipulation and etc...).
(That was just a quick though there)
Also, the 'source' of energy, for/from the magic itself, could be linked to the 'dark matter'... that 'invisible by normal means' matter that composes, and holds, most of what's in the universe together.
So... quick things for the 'Usage' and 'Source', but it still leave the 'How, or what allows Unicorn to connect to this energy in the first place'... But, that's enough hypotheses for now.
>I was introduced, earlier, to the mayor of this town. Her name is Whisper, and she is a pale green pony with a silvery mane.
-Huh... Is he even in Ponyville ? I mean, there was that thing with the apples, so ? And, 'The Forest', which I suppose was The Everfree Forest or Whitetail Wood ?
I'm starting to wonder now...
>it’s a marvel such a quiet, peace-loving society can survive.
-Some of the ponies in this 'quiet, peace-loving society' can actually drop meteors on your head, if they really want to... or maybe just big rocks, thunder and fireballs.
>None of my companions have ever heard of someone gaining a horn, but then, they admit they’ve never heard of a non-Equestrian visiting.
-And apparently nopony even thought of contacting the Princesses, to tell them about this, apparently, EXTREMELY rare event... why ? I mean, it has been over a full week now ?
>The residents of this town - Pasofino, it’s called
-Ah... 'we are not in Kansas anymore', I suppose... Neither is this Ponyville, it would seem.
I guess its better that way, considering the nature of the story.
>That still feels so strange to write. I really am becoming someone different, if the horn weren’t enough proof.
-Each realities, each universes as its rules and laws... It's rather common to see transformations and modifications induced (sometimes none, sometimes partial or complete), in order to change the 'traveler' and to adapt him to the new realm (though not always).
@Nova25
ReplyDelete>AS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION, THE FINAL SHAPE OCCURRED OVERNIGHT
>I HAVE ASKED THE LOCAL TAILOR TO FASHION MY RED COAT INTO A POCKETED VEST.
-What ? Nopony is more than just 'slightly remotely vaguely' surprised that a 'Bipedal Being of Unknown Origin', just transformed into a pony ? Does this happen every months or something ?
...on a related note, it has been a full month now (later: 2 FULL months now...), and still no sign of the Princesses ? The mayor is lazy at making report(s) about -EXTREMELY rare- event(s) to the proper authority or... ?
>There is research to be done!
-SCIENCE!
>The apple-harvester is a success, and deceptively simple in design. After watching Pearmain’s normal harvesting methods
-Apples ? Wait... the pony's name is PEARmain, but he has an 'apple' farm ? Is this an error in the name or continuity ?
>“That is a relief. Might I ask what this secret project was?” >“You might, but I won’t tell you. Not yet.”
-Yeah, riiight... ''Secret'' project...
Even if it's supposed to be a ''secret'' project of Luna, well... an ENTIRE town is aware that an Unknown Bipedal Creature suddenly appeared one day, and then changed into a pony. See... it's the kind of thing/event/news that tends to travel *fast*, and to add to that, it really puzzle me that the mayor didn't even report the VERY unusual event to her superiors (the Princesses, not just Luna... and to Celestia first normally).
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Well, an almost perfect story, I have to say... almost.
I mean, the character of Robotnik was very interesting...
Showing him defeated, broken, and tired at the beginning ; desiring/seeking now only peace, or more exactly to be finally able to 'rest'. Later, showing his progression through the changes and him analyzing his 'transformation', step by step, or through a few sharp changes (which he would actually be aware of)... Not fighting them, but accepting them willingly (yet while still being interested in those changes, as the 'scientist' that he is).
He's still smart, still a 'scientist' in a way, still Robotnik, but now a pony.
But... I can't help but *raise an eyebrow* at the fact that something like that(him, and etc...), which is supposed to be a VERY rare and unusual event, didn't even attract the attention of Celestia (even if just a mention) or a more direct involvement of the Princesses... especially considering what the mayor *should* have reported it, and also the non-negligible fact that a FULL town of ponies represent (100+ ponies, plus over 2months, plus an exceptional news = Half of Equestria should be aware of this)... And, just because it was technically a ''secret'' project of Luna doesn't mean that a news like this wouldn't spread around like wild fire, you know ?
Anyway, it was still a great story, and the progression of the character(Robotnik's personality and being) and the story itself (pacing ?) was very well done ; keeping the reader interested, from start to finish.
@Questiondeca
ReplyDeleteWell, what a ugly way to talk ?
If you -actually- read the story in details... you would have seen that he's aware of the changes, and accept them because it's was his GOAL all along, since he escaped his previous life... To rest, and be in peace.
He's aware in the changes in his personality, as he note himself several times in his journal, but doesn't mind them too much and accept them, since he sees those changes as beneficial to his new goal (one that HE chose when coming in this other world) in life.
...It's all in the fine (20FT tall) prints, you see.
I REALLY LIKED IT A LOT!
ReplyDeleteI was really worried he would do something, like build an evil robot, BUT I'M SO HAPPY IT ENDED HAPPILY!
5/5!!
OOH FIRST (re: the sequel).
ReplyDeleteTo everyone who had even the slightest amount of trepidation about Order from Chaos: read Justice. Your fears will be allayed. :)
Holy crap! A multi-chapter second part! *drools* Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWHAT@#$^%@ no one has said it yet... i am disappointed in all of you for you lack of memes
ReplyDeleteSNOOPING AS USUAL I SEE...
Wow.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell this story was written by a maried man. Worker and Skyshine make a delightful couple, and I despair of ever writing dialogue as heartfelt and compassionate as what those two share together.
ReplyDeleteAlso, incorporating the canons of not one, but both source universes, and making it goddamn work? Simply beautiful.
I sleep well at night, knowing authors like Snarkle dwell within my world.
That was a brilliant sequel, I loved it! And I love that epilogue too!
ReplyDelete5 stars easily!
Sequel? Awesome, been in a Sonic mood since Generations came out.
ReplyDeleteJust finished the sequel...
ReplyDeleteI'm expecting more awesome from this series in the next part, do you understand? MORE AWESOME.
Do I smell a hook for another sequel?
ReplyDeleteI approve.
@Alexstrazsa
ReplyDeleteExcellent name, I have to say. The Dragon Queen is quite probably my favourite character in all warcraft lore, with Illidan Stormrage coming a distant second.
On a more significan note; I must commend your judgement of this tale. It genuinely is marvellous, in the literal meaning of the word. I am in awe at the author's writing style, imagination and creativity.
A bloody good read in essence.
I don't understand what you just did.
ReplyDeleteYou took a cackling, half-mad villain from a dying series, and made me care about him.
You embraced the brilliance his own creators have long since forgotten, you shed the over-the-top plots and schemes, and out came a sympathetic, broken man who wants to be better, and has found a world that makes it possible.
You have done something amazing here. Five stars, no question.
I'm just wondering exactly how far in the future this takes place, considering the legends of Nightmare and the Elements? Keeping it vague is OK with me especially if your main intention is to keep the Elements out of your hair so the story can be more focused, without needing to address their current history or fate.
ReplyDeleteOh wow.
ReplyDeleteThe flashbacks and epilogue are maybe a little grimmer than I expected, and the central conflict feels a little forced on Celestia's part, but as a whole it's so good I don't care.
<3
Oh boy. Sonic set up as potentially a villain should he find Ivo "Worker" Robotnic and proceed to exact vengeance. This will definitely end up being a nasty encounter.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it.
Want more. Please, please, please expand on the epilogue. This is the best Sonic thing I've ever read.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm liking where this is going. Sonic the Hedgehog in Equestria to either capture or murderiz Robotnik. I wonder how he's going to react when he hears about an entire planet that's forgiven a man who makes Adolf Hitler look tame, though I will admit this isn't the worse Robotnik in the world, I mean this isn't the genocidal Eggman, just plane old relatively harmless Eggman.
ReplyDeleteNow if nopony minds, I'm going to listen to some old school Sonic Genesis music. LOVE AND PEACE!!....FUCK now I want to read a Vash the Stampede in Equestria fic, someone get to work on that.
@Nova
ReplyDeleteHow peculiar ?
Someone sharing a strangely similar name to mine ? Made in September 2011...
Anyway... Hi 'other Nova' ?
*Use of Archie continuity*
ReplyDelete...that came very close to ruining it for me. Very close. Still loved it though.
Just read the second 'story' if you will. Yet another fantastic read. It might be very late in the evening here, but for a masterful piece of literature such as that, it would be worth staying up as long as it took.
ReplyDeleteYet again, seamless merging of the two series, excellent characterization and a style of writing that is calm, professional and yet still emotionally involved for the reader. It has succeeded in making a grown man shed tears over a character who was in my youth a cackling, utterly insane villain who stopped at nothing to turn all who crossed him into mechanical slaves, who belongs to a shriveled, now caustic series of children's games and shows. A character who has been turned into, through some creative genius, an endearing, fascinating and charming unicorn. A state which links him to, what you might call a guilty pleasure, my appreciation of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Looking Forward to the next part. I can imagine townponies feeling betrayed, and giving up Worker to sonic.
ReplyDeleteAnother magnificent story. I cannot wait for Sonic's confrontation with this changed Robotnik
ReplyDeleteI think all the people clamoring for a Sonic cameo are missing the point of this work and setting themselves up for disappointment. Just my two cents.
ReplyDeleteOhhh Crap. Dat Epilogue.
ReplyDeleteBefore I read this someone tell me if Shadow is in it.
ReplyDeleteAfter previously being oblivious to this fic and all Sonic crossovers, I dove in without knowing what to expect.
ReplyDeleteI came out giving all the stars I can give and wanting to become a better man.
The final journal entry in Order from Chaos was just a big bit touching y'know. Justice carried on brilliantly and portrayed the Princesses well I think with the sisterly love and Celestia's inner tyrant we all know she is hiding, popping up in her thoughts momentarily.
I hope this seemingly imminent sequel carries on the awesomesauce but doesn't ruin the whole pleasant "finding himself in Equestria" for Robotnik that made me love this so much.
If I was not knee deep in college work then I think a tear of happiness would have been shed for your writing Twilight Snarkle.
My only interaction with the Sonic was the Genesis games and Sonic R.
ReplyDeleteThe brief mention of Amy turned my stomach and made bile rise in my throat.
Who the hell drives a car in Sonic R??
But that's besides the point.
I loved both stories a whole lot!
I'm floored by the responses, and I want to thank each and every one of you, as well as pass out poni-hugs. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words (and your gripes and moans too!). I really don't know what else to say, and I'm too busy grinning ear to ear to think of it.
Oooo, a clever way around the law! Human lawyers would be proud! Erf... wait... I dun know if that's a good thing... Calling lawyers 'human' might be stretching it. ;D
ReplyDeleteAnd the description of the transformation spell is just as I've often thought of them: exceedingly dangerous magic. I'd often postulated that the two magics I would need to defend againt above all others would be those of transformation and mind-control. Time and space magic have ways around them naturally, brute force can either be avoided or blocked by equal force. But transformation and mental control are exceedingly difficult to counter without serious study!
Fortunately, both also require the caster to possess immense power. Mind control practically involves the violation of the uncetainty principle, for thought operates on a quantum level, individual channels dictating impulses that organize into larger networks of potentiation. To control the mind of another, one must be able to determine where ALL those impulses are occurring and then redirect them forcibly! It's not only draining on power, but the concentration can break the mind of the caster and target at once if the spell isn't tempered and contained rigidly at every nanosecond.
Transformtion magic also needs a complex web of a spell to function properly. It's tricky enough to simply turn the target into a single substance of one to a few elements. To alter it into another lifeform, or any type of complex object is exceedingly mind-numbing. A transmuation catalyst such as the Philosopher's Stone can be of help, but there still remain vast energy barriers to overcome, fusion and fission occurring simultaneously, always on the verge of running into a devasating chain reaction of nuclear detonation... it's easy to see why the one who first made a Stone hid it and the means to create another so thoroughly once he realized what it could truly bring about.
Ah, I'm rambling again... oh dear, did I really mean to admit to knowing so much. I shall just have to see if the black helicopters show up over my house... again.. :/
A new installment!? Sweet, I loved the first one!
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ReplyDeleteDamn ? Hadn't seen something THAT long since that one chapter of 'FO:EQ'... which had taken 2 nights to read.
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Justice :
>Worker’s Toys had moved several times in the past five years.
-I don't recall at all, that Robotnik had been renamed ''Worker'' in last story ? ...or did this happened off-screen in that '5 years' thing ?
>a band of heroes who lived in an enormous enchanted tree surrounded by a dangerous forest.”
-Well, that was quick... Not even 10years and already there's myths and legends partially deforming the event ? Also... aren't the Main 6 now ''relatively'' well known, because of the Discord event (or does this story doesn't take it into account) ?
>wanting to know more about this strange creature who had become her closest friend.
-5 years and they are only ''friends'' ? ...they seemed already quite close 5 years ago. Talk of taking things slowly ?
>“Will you make me the happiest stallion in all of Equestria?”
-Ah well, took him long enough. ;)
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>As his story continued, Celestia’s serene mask slowly faded, her face darkening in the moonlight.
-I don't know how to say this, it's a bit odd... Celestia here (in that whole scene) seems almost too intrusive, almost... ''bad'' (as in evil but not really ''evil'').
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>“Using a spell that had been banned, upon penalty of exile.”
-Again... Celestia in that scene... She sounds more and more evil-like, in a way, not sure of the proper words for that, at the moment.
Or, at least, she gives the impression that she will do something ''bad'' that everyone will regret.
>Celestia woke with a start, panting, her mane and coat soaked with sweat, he
-How many bet that she's gonna superbly overreact, in a nearby future ? ...right now, I do.
... ''A sense of dread'' is, I think, the expression I'm searching, maybe ...
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>“What?” He turned to look and saw Skyshine leaning against the doorjamb, a satisfied smile on her face.
-Heh, she seems to have quite an 'interesting' character. ;)
>“All hail Luna, Princess of the Night, and defendant for the special session.”
-A trial ? The heck ?
I mean, really... shouldn't Celestia have handled this private affair involving private matters, you know... Privately ?! Like, Her-Luna-Robotnik(and maybe his wife), especially since only 3 ponies on the whole PLANET was aware of all this ?
(After all, we are talking of a forbidden spell that was in a forgotten tome, inside a sealed-secret chamber, involving one of the Princess AND a being of another dimension ! Not the kind of 'everyday occurrence', let's just say...)
But instead, she brings this into the attention of Canterlot, and by extension (gossips and etc), the WHOLE KINGDOM ! (yeah... that's not gonna come back and bite her later, noooo...)
Chivalry may not be dead, but Royal(governmental?) 'subtlety and secrecy' apparently is ?
>She’s worked very hard, these last few decades, rebuilding her image
-Woah wait what ? DECADES ! From story 1 and so far, it is the first time 'THAT' kind time is even just mentioned about Luna ?
Really not that sure, if this is a good idea to involve so MUCH time, several decades here... Kinda distance too much from what we could relate to in the series, and simply cuts a chunk of the (thinking of) 'possibilities' (what may or may not happen during the story, or after), that is always so interesting to do with stories...
(sigh) Anyway...
>“I care a great deal about my sister, more than anything else.
-That's why you put Luna on trial... yeeeeah ?
@Nova25
ReplyDelete>I must be a ruler who can be trusted. A ruler who respects the law which grants her the right to rule.”
-Yeeees... Celestia is already quite trustworthy and EVERY ponies (other species) know that.
She's also expected to be able to act intelligently and with discretion, when it is NEEDED !
Forbidden and forgotten stuff AND extra-dimensional matters TEND to require some amount of thinking AND discretion... sheeesh...
>You need to decide, Celestia. You need to choose. Your law? Your reign? Your sister? Your friend?
-If only there had been a way to prevent all this ! Like, dealing of this secret State matter, with ONLY the ponies involved.
...oh wait... (Not the finest moment of Celestia, to say the least)
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>“Oh, you’re a clever pony,” she chuckled mirthlessly. “You do not expect me to allow you to turn this Court into your own personal soapbox!”
-Celestia desperately needs a *Boot to the Head*, or a heavy dose of chamomile, really.
>“You have never once complained about your circumstances, Worker,” she replied, ice replacing fire. Her rage cooled, but her anger was no less intense.
-Is she stupid or what ? He's trying to prevent the freaking EXILE of her sister ! Let him DO it, you dumb ''Princess'' !
>My true name is Julian Kintobor, of the house of Ivo.
-Huh ? That's is ''real'' real-name ? Heard a lot of names, the most official-like one being ''Ivo Robotnik'', but never this one.
Is it from, like, an old series ? (I saw a few, but not all of them)
>(...) (...etc) I have earned my time in darkness, and felt more joy than I deserve. It is only right that I be sent to it in her stead. Will you, Your Highness, show her that love?"
-... ... ...wow ? Better than on TV, I tell ya.
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>He had not eaten for days, and could not remember if he had slept.
>he saw it: Pasofino. His home. At least, it had been. He hoped it might still be. Suddenly, he found it difficult to move any closer.
-Celestia, Princess of the Sun and destroyer of life and existence.
>You are a lummox, Worker. You are a fool, and a dunderhead, and a great many other things.”
>“Especially if you think I could ever stop loving you.” Then, she bent down, and kissed him
-Yay.
>“Do you remember when you told me about Nightmare Night, and how Luna was rescued from the Nightmare? How the holiday, which used to be a warning about monsters, is now a celebration?”
-What ?... huh, wait ?
'Nightmare Night', which is essentially Halloween, and the ''Day'' when Luna was changed back from Nightmare, which was essentially the Summer Solstice... are 2 separate and different dates.
The way it's said/written, it's ''almost'' like it's trying to say that they are the same date... which they are not. Really.
>“So that speech you gave, where you listed those... horrible things?”
-Heh, 'Case law/Precedents' (I think those are the correct terms)... Those can lead to good or bad ends.
>Celestia can see through any falsehood, and I think Luna can feel them being woven.
-Errrr... somehow I doubt that.
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>“Two weeks,” he acknowledged with a nod. “I’ll be there.”
-Dun duun DUUUN ! ...or something.
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Well, most probably a masterfully made story, I would say... though I slightly resent the heavy lack of discretion and tact from Celestia (but, overall, that's probably just a tiny detail).
Interesting reactions and attitude from Skyshine.
Hopefully, Sonic will not be (too much) crazy-blinded by ''vengence'', in next story... Considering the way things are handled(word?) so far, a 'crazy-blinded' Sonic wouldn't look too good.
WHOA WHOA WHOA, BACK UP A SECOND HERE!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd first like to say that I read your first story, and although I had a few misgivings going into it I honestly had a soft spot in my heart for Ivo, and the fact it was a redemption story sealed the deal. I honestly would've been happy if you'd left it off at the first story, but this sequel made me really happy! I read it while I had some off time at my volunteer work. It was good, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to review again or not.
That's when it hit me, just a few moments ago. You're setting up Sonic to be the bad guy here.
You're actually setting up the plot so Sonic the Hedgehog turns into the bad guy in the third installment!
You sir have no idea how happy you've made me and thousands of bronies everywhere :D
Julian Kintobor, it's been eons last I heard that name. I'd never thought I hear again from the End Game series. Indeed you have made thousands of bronies happy with such great knowledge in the golden days of the Sonic the Hedgehog and Mobian lore. Robotnik has always been my favorite character before his turn for the worse in recent times. If this is the end or not I can already say that I am more than satisfied by this amazing Fanfic!
ReplyDeleteOh dear... Sonic in Equestria... this is gonna be too funny.
ReplyDelete@Arothyss
ReplyDeleteIt's actually a surprisingly emotional and fascinating read. Julian/Ivo/Eggman has been turned into an amiable and endearing protagonist by 'Twilight Snarkle'
The second part of this story was very well written. Heavy on emotions, I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteBut as with the first story, it suffers some from "Plot induced stupidity". It's Especially clear here with Celestia.
After a thousand years as a ruler, she should know not to blow things out of proportions. That whole trial became pretty ridiculous at that. Nova25 said it pretty well really. (And by her own "no exceptions what so ever" rule, a certain Twilight Sparkle should have been exiled as a foal for shapeshifting her parents. That's kinda the problem with portraying a rule as having "no exceptions".)
Excellent sequel, I must say. It really wraps up the first one nicely, taking in some of the criticism about the first story and the transformation process. Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested to see how you handle the next one, though. I'd be VERY hesitant if you hadn't already proven yourself to be able to make the impossible crossover possible. XP
...WHERE WAS TAILS?? No one even LIKES Amy, sheeeeeesh.
@C.Olimar788
ReplyDeleteI, for one, really like 'Amy'... then 'Rouge'... then 'Tails'.
I wonder if Zonic (Zone cop for the mutiverse) is aware of this variant.
ReplyDeleteThis was a nice cup of chicken soup for my soul. So thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that the Sonic hate's died down a lot by the time I found this.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I've only finished reading both story and I enjoyed what I read a lot--- being well-structured and decently paced.
My only big complaint is meta thing: the fact that almost no version of Eggman/Robotnik/Kintobor would fit into the story. I'd explain why but doing so in full detail for every Robotnik would make this long post even longer.
Quite honestly, I orginally thought this to be Eggman from the games... until Generations came out (redemption tends to dwindle when you screw with the laws of time and space, turn a (newly born) semi-sentient being/independent creature into your personal mindless drone/giant mecha, and putting your arch-enemy's friends and allied through fates worse than death).
Matters weren't really helped when I learned that you crossed the continuities of the UK novels/Sonic the Comic (-Online) and the Archie series' (which I'm also a fan of). The thing is that those two Robotniks are the two most irredeemable and most obsessed with killing Sonic out of the whole Cosmic Interstate (not counting "SatAM" and the Negas). The "broken villain gets redemption" angle also loses credibility when both Ivo had not only been broken (and mentally insane to boot) but they've both since rebounded and have become greater threats and far more evil than ever. That and you snarled at both continuities (kinda) by mentioning Earth and failing to mention Grimer/The Empire, Snively/Lien-Da/The Legion, and/or the Freedom Fighters. To top that off, in Justice you only covered the origins of Robotnik-Prime (it was good until you got up until you reached the Mecha Madness arc, around where the Robotniks' pasts start to deviate); this especially jarring when Worker refers to himself as only Eggman and then mentions being a robot.
All in all, don't mind my complaints too much. This is still wonderful tale about Eggm-, I mean Worker's time in Equestria. I hope you didn't mind me thinking about this too much or me being a huge stickler for continuity. My apologies.
Ultimately this is a lovely piece of fic and not even continuity can screw that up. I can wait for the next part.
Wha... when was this second story added?
ReplyDeleteI've been following any new stories added to EQD on a daily basis for a few months now, and this never showed up since I read the first story if I am not horribly mistaken. O_o;
As my username would suggest, I'm a fan of the blue blur too. (Though in recent months, ponies have shoved him out of the spotlight where he actually stood for 8 years straight for me as the main focus of my artworks.
...ponies are just THAT awesome. OoO)
Naturally, the concept is interesting to me, and I liked the first story. Now I am eager to read the follow up. :D
Is more actually being written?
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ReplyDelete@Shiralion
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm in the process of writing the last story. As its focus changes a little, and there are new mindsets to work with, it's taking longer than I planned. Oh well.
I'll be sure to post it here when done!
@Francis Ferry
ReplyDelete:)
Looking forward to it! :D
@Ultra The HedgeToaster
ReplyDeleteIt's coming. It's coming slowly, but it's coming. New job, new hours, etc. I promise to you all I've not given up on it.
Not to sound like a downer, but the journal-like format of the first story kinda threw me off. If at all possible, I'd like to see a rewrite in a more traditional fashion. I still enjoyed it, although as has been said before, you can subsitute any character in for Robotnik. Perhaps a rewrite would make it more... distinct?
ReplyDeleteAs for the second story, I'm saying it straight out. I hate stories that portray Celestia as somepony who's always struggling with 'To Be Lawful Or Good' decisions. She's a GOOD PONY! She would NEVER put her own sister on trial for HELPING somepony, even through banned magic. Aside from that, it was marvelously written. And I love the setup for the next part at the end. Sonic as a villain... that doesn't happen nearly often enough.
All in all, a good read, but the first story's journal format and the second story's 'Lawful vs. Good' Celestia prevent me from giving this full stars. My sincerest apologies to Twilight Snarkle.
Before I close this comment, I make one request: HAVE THE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY SHOW UP IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT!
I, for one, like when fanfics portray Celestia's job as not all sunshine and rainbows by recognizing its serious duties.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, on the fanfics at hand, I thoroughly enjoyed both of them: the first was far better than I had hoped it would be and the second lived up to its legacy.
While I miss Tails in his exclusion at the end, I won't pretend to tell you how to write a good story.
I patiently wait to read more of it.
I so want part three it isn't even funny.
ReplyDelete@Demose
ReplyDeleteThe waiting is killer, but for Snarkle I'll gladly wait. Well maybe not GLADLY but I know it'll be worth it.
Thank you for your vote of confidence. I'd like to tell you I'll be finished tomorrow, but I won't. I have two solid chapters done in various locations of the internet, and about 3 or four to go. With work and family, though, keyboard time is scarce. I've figured out a way to set aside a little 'me' time on the PC so it is moving, just slowly.
ReplyDeleteYour patience is appreciated, and your praise is humbling.
>_>
ReplyDelete<_<
*pester pester pester*
I've got news. Part three should be done with writing / prelim edits well before June. Even if everything goes to pot, that means final edits should be done before BronyCon.
ReplyDeleteI DEMAND YET ANOTHER SEQUEL. GOGOGOGOGOGO!
ReplyDelete@Francis Ferry YEEEEESSSSS
ReplyDelete@Francis Ferry
ReplyDeleteThis is quite cheering. As a long-standing Robotnik fan, I can hardly wait for the final instalment to this already very good fic. I've spoken with our enigmatic author on both the previous instalments of the fic, and he's left me confident of a good coming conclusion to this. He also provided a few of us with a spoiler line which I won't reprint here, because I'm evil like that, and it's more fun finding out for yourselves.
Also, I'm afraid that it didn't make it into the final product, which is always a possibility :P
So snarkle, it's only a couple days before June...how's that update coming :D
ReplyDelete(I know this post is quite old but I'm still gonna post) I am a huge fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, and I think it's pretty cool having a crossover like this on Equestria Daily. I know some of the games were terrible, others were good. I haven't read any only Sonic fanfics before so I can't really judge. I really like the story of the comic series Sonic has that's been running for what, 18 years? And is still being published today with an enormous amount of fans young and old. I always like Sonic and MLP crossovers, not really shipping crossovers but more like adventure stories. In my opinion, Sonic and Rainbow Dash would make a great team. Also everybody, don't judge this before reading it, give it a chance and see if it's good or bad first. Remember how we all though MLP was bad before looking at it? Yeah, same thing here.
ReplyDeleteThis was a fantastic read. I will admit I'm not a huge brony; I love the show, but don't generally read fanfiction or participate too much. I don't recall how I found out about this, but the premise appealed to me. At first, I thought it would be somewhat silly, even comedic in tone.
ReplyDeleteBut a well-written narrative smashed all of that. A lone person of science, in an unfamiliar world? Tired by an unsatisfying life and looking - perhaps ready - for the end?... Stories like this, especially when they are as well written and interesting as Order from Chaos is, are perhaps what give me the most enjoyment in the world.
I won't spoil too much, but please do the honor of reading this before rating it. An excellent work, and one I would heartily recommend to friends. A fantastic read, T. S. Thank you so much for this.
... Well, that's all. Thank you, again. Thank you.
I want to thank all of you for your kind words, and give you an update. An editing pass has revealed the need to expand on a few parts, and I am doing so now. So: Progress! Just a little longer, folks.
ReplyDelete@Francis Ferry
ReplyDeleteSo it is coming Soon(TM). I am so exited that I am vibrating in my chair.
Coming Soon(TM)? Coming eventually?
ReplyDeleteSo, any updates on the story? Is it going to to be finished sometime this month? I really want to read it.
ReplyDeleteIs this story dead? :(
ReplyDeleteIt's not dead. I promise. I just don't know when I'll be able to finish this last arc. In the past week, for example, I've had my car die, my daughter's car in a wreck, my job change hours (again) and my littles all start school. I promise I have neither abandoned nor forgotten this story.
ReplyDelete@Francis Ferry
ReplyDeleteWell, I know I, for one, still can't wait for the final part.
Still, hope you get things sorted on your end first soon. That, obviously, takes priority. And if you've already sorted 'em, yay. Hop to it. :P
Any news on the progress of the final story?
ReplyDeleteAaaaand... coming soon?
ReplyDeleteI can't say 'soon'. Shortly after my last post there were two lost jobs, medical drama, and other events. Remedying those situations is taking priority. The story is not over. It will be finished one day, but I can't say when that day is.
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@Lasharus
@Shiralion
@Demose
@tiredoldgoat
@Sonic The Stallion
@ThesaurusRex
"Hope" is now live. You may find it here:
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/81337/hope
Let us begin.