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User ID: 19,190
Registered: 13th Mar 2012
Last Seen: 1d, 23h ago
Story views: 834

I'm more reader than writer, but currently working on a story. Since mid 2011 I've been part of the fanfiction review community on ponychan's /fic/ (which has mostly migrated to /fic/ on mlpchan.net, which I regularly check), though my activity with them took a backseat to my occupation throughout a lot of 2012. I've done a lot of organizational work in a review general mega-thread known as The Training Grounds (the spreadsheet was my idea; I created it in October '11 and have been refining it ever since). I'm very slowly developing a standalone web application to replace it.

In terms of noteworthy reviewing, I've done some proofreading of End of Ponies (that to my chagrin hasn't been applied to the FimFiction-hosted draft he used in his re-write) and lots of reviewing on Ezn's Long Distance (beginning to end). I'll review your story if you ask politely. I might also snag it at random off the front page if you happen to post it at a certain time of month (and no, it has nothing to do with the male PMS).

To reach me, the two best ways:

- I check FimFiction regularly (usually it's once daily) so a message or wall comment works.

- I keep Pidgin on and connected to Canternet 24/7, and on Canternet I'm "Demetrius". Though I probably won't see your message immediately, I can guarantee, more or less, I'll see it the next time I sit down at my desk.

Latest Stories


Memory Collective

A fabled natural disaster known as "The Great Wave" that occurred deep in Equestria's ancient history is about to happen again. While the greater Equestrian public sleeps, not knowing of this, the Fount of Creation Research Institute has worked diligently to find a way to circumvent it. It has recruited many youths from across Equestria who have shown signs of attaining what the supernatural researchers call "primordial communion": the profound ability to speak directly to nature and, in many cases, to powerfully influence it.

Little do many of the researchers know that the most elite circle of scholars seeks to wield The Great Wave as a terrible weapon against Equestria's enemies, and that the completion of the leash they aim to build for it requires a ghastly and permanent enslavement of the most gifted foals.

Two of these youths have managed to escape, aided by staff from the Fount of Creation who care for the peace of the world and their freedom and wellbeing. Now they live as fugitives while the quiet soil beneath Equestrian hooves begins its process of awakening.

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In a Pink Flash

The Pinkie Sense has a side effect that occasionally manifests itself outwardly. One day, her friends are around to witness it for the first time.

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The Sacrifice and The Return of Spring

Guided by the curator of the Royal Library in Canterlot, and forbidden knowledge stolen from the alicorns, a group of of non-unicorn ponies restore spring to a cold and famine-stricken Equestria. This is the lost account of their brave sacrifice, the intrigue surrounding its aftermath, the birth of a beloved city, and the beginning of a tradition whose original meaning has long been forgotten, as told by the dragon youth who was the curator's personal assistant.

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#324527 · 17w, 6d ago · · ·
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>>324434

I'm flattered, really, that you would be interested in that story.

Long story short I ran into massive, massive creative angst with it. Looking back at it, it had stolid dialogue, masturbatory world building... But I think I was more philosophical and introspective back then as well.

Once I finish Memory Collective I'll probably return to writing EoZ, at which time I'll neaten and upload the existing chapters. In the mean time I'll message you links to the chapters on Google Docs I wrote so long ago.

#324434 · 17w, 6d ago · · ·
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Hallo!  Was a bit difficult to track you down, but I gather you're the author of The Education of Zecora, which I similarly gather you abandoned due to lack of continuing inspiration.  It seems to have been purged from EQD, sadly, but I was wondering if you'd be kind enough to upload what text you did write up on FiMFiction?  If anything, I'd just enjoy reading it again.

#109817 · 42w, 1d ago · · ·
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>>109701

Godspeed! I wish you well in your scholarly endeavors.

#109701 · 42w, 1d ago · · ·
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>>109579

No need to trouble yourself so. I'm going on a temporary haitus as tomorrow is the first day of classes again.

I'm sure by now my writing has improved since then, and I learn something new everyday day.

I might write for Fimfiction sometime in the future. Anyways, good luck Demetrius. And also, thanks for everything up till now. :twilightsmile:

#109579 · 42w, 1d ago · · ·
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>>58272

:applecry:

That is how I feel for not paying enough attention to you. I'm sorry I've been so slow to respond to you. At any rate, I just want you to know this: after having not written something in months, and thus (naturally) not being used to receiving criticism, taking criticism with grace the way I did here was inspired by you to a certain extent.

I'll be posting that story when I get a chance to fill in some details (I plan on adding three passages, which will add up to an additional 2-4k words)

#58272 · 51w, 20h ago · · ·
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Greeting from Florence. Going back and forth with little time to stop by has been rather hectic and busy for me. With half of summer left, I might enjoy some peace :3 Wanted to say hi and all.

#1819 · 65w, 6d ago · · ·
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>>1808

Yay, I'm on FiMFiction now!

Ezn
#1808 · 65w, 6d ago · · ·
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Hello there!

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