First, if the chapter title didn't tip you off, this isn't an actual chapter, sorry. Just wanted to make sure I got the most input about this as I could. Now, here's the thing:
Well, first, since the last time I did this, I had a mini-rant, and some people unfaved/disliked the story and never came back, the story is continuing. This is NOT a cancellation, or... anything crazy like that. Next chapter is already at 3.2k words, and is likely to be a 'normal' chapter length for ME, which is 5-6k words. Should be out either tonight or tomorrow.
Now that your worries are done, I had a couple questions...
Obviously, Pokemon had shown up all over Equestria. I actually had a story idea for what happens in the Crystal Empire and the crazy Latias, but that brings up a couple of problems...
First, do you guys even want to see it? It is NOT relevant to the actual plot of this story, but it would expand upon some things.
Second, if you do want to see it, do you want to see what happens there as an aside, like side-chapters, interludes, whatever you want to call it, on this story, or should it be its own 'story', for the people who don't want it cluttering the (mis)adventures of Fluffy and Crystal and Co?
I guess the big part of that is... If you guys do want me to do it either way, it's going to cut into the time I have to write this. Now, I wouldn't mind horribly if someone else felt brave and wanted to try to write it instead. I'd be willing to help, give them my story idea(s), and try to help them in most any way I can, within reason.
So... Yeah. Tell me what you think about that, thanks.
Okay, and nextly-
Nextly isn't a word...
... Brian, shut up. I say what I want!
*Ahem* We won't be getting to the 'adventure' part of the story for awhile. How much does/will that bother you? Each 'chapter' will be a day or more, with time skips here and there, which is why the larger word count. Every chapter at least one character will learn a new move, as well as character development as ponies/Pokemon work on communicating, becoming friends, stuff like that.
Umm... Yeah. Sorry for the disappointment of this not being an actual chapter, but I swear it's coming, and it's already getting to be a good one, so I must ask your indulgence for just a little while longer. I'm doing my best to make the longer chapters worth it!
you peeked my interest about it, my vote would be a side story otherwise it would probably just distract from the characters you spent 19 chapters developing. But I cant relay say because I wont be writing it you will.
Well, you said new chapter tonight or tomorrow, so I'm happy.
And honestly, I don't mind one way or another which way you decide. Though if you DO decide to write about the Latias misadventures, then I vote side chapters. Same story, just intermissions.
for the first part of your rant about the whole crystal empire, sense you said it doesn't have to deal with the plot then I'm fine with leaving it out. About that last part, if the 'adventure' part of the story is not going to happen soon, I will be fine with that as long as the chapters are more character building, and not things that have nothing to do with the plot, then I'm fine with that as well.
2621570 Alright, but if I DID write and post the chapters, would you want them to be part of this story, or separate, so that it wouldn't 'clog up' this story?
Well, the crystal Empire could be posted as side chapters, like this story has two plots. HOWEVER! If said side story (like you mentioned) has no relevance to the plot and you want to write it, make a side story for it. But the question is more put to you if you want to write that side story or not. (Honestly, I don't really care. I just want to see more shenanigans with this group. Though I do love me some Princess Cadance now and again.)
I've been enjoying the interactions between characters more than the possibility of adventure. I would vote that and Latias vs Luna or Crystal Empire woes that were not originally part of this story about Fluffy be made their own separate side story.
Any content you put out is better than none. And more is always better than less.
IT BETTER BE GOOD CHAPTER OR I'LL FLIP THE TABLE!
2622491 Oh, it will... It'll be twice as long as any other chapter easily, promise!
On that note, no opinion as to Crystal Empire chapters be posted here or in a separate fic?
2622503 Nope, sorry. The monk joke is an infamous joke for being insanely long and a groan-inducing punch-line.
2622499 i don't really care might as well be here
Interlude/ Side chapters with this one, not as a separate story, because that way we know when it is happening.
And of course I want to see it!
I honestly think the side story for the Crystal Empire works much better, though with the time it would take to attempt to get it passed moderation and such, I think intermission chapters would work though perhaps only have them around once every three to five normal chapters (Since they really don't have much significance to the main plot they should appear less than frequently.)
Has someone pointed out to you that the word is 'Brain' and not 'Brian'? Brain is a name and Brain is the thing in your head. Not meaning to seem like an ass, just 'Saiyan'.
Love and Tolerance,
Reckless Rush
2626126 It's been pointed out since the first time it was used, and it's deliberate. My brain's name IS Brian. I have a minor case of dysgraphia, where I mistype something by switching two letters, or when two words in sequence end and then start with the same letter, 'this arts' to happen. (This starts.) So no, after a certain number of times accidentally doing that, I just decided to name my brain, my thoughts, etc, when I'm arguing with myself, Brian, so that I have an excuse for when I don't spell brain correctly.
2626219 Ah ok. xD Thanks for pointing it out and saying so. Now my 'brian' will shut up about it.
I'm good either way. just note, I want dirt on that pic with the CMC, Fluffy, and Kayle.
im not sure if its too late or not, but i would rather the crazy latias part be a story on its own. but i would be fine what ever you decide.
Just in case this somehow has a chance of affecting anything: yes, I would like chapters/a side story about the Crystal Empire. It sounds like it would be fun.
PS: Actually, Wiktionary lists "nextly" as a real word.