In Regards to "Hands" · 4:15am May 8th, 2012
It should come as no surprise to anyone that I began Hands as a lark. I just got the idea and I ran with it. However, that's not enough to sustain a story over the long term and so I've decided to make a tough decision: I'm going to delete the current arc of Hands, edit the ending of the second arc and start on something entirely new. The current arc was the result of sleep deprivation and high stress due to my upcoming graduation. Now that I'm over the biggest hurdles to that, I'm more clearheaded. Clearheaded enough to see that this current arc is not up to my usual standards and frankly, you guys deserve better.
So, I'll be deleting the most recent chapters. If anyone wants to see them, you can still check them out on the "Hands" thread on Spacebattles.com, as you can see here:
http://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/mlp-fim-hands-thread-2.220273/
In the next week or so you'll see something well thought out and interesting, as you guys deserve. Thanks!
I've enjoyed all of the chapters thus far. I look forward to whatever you plan on doing.
Sure... just don't take too long.
I will be honest, while I do wish to see the conclusion of the epic battle against the demon Chris-chan (if I didn't know better, I'd almost say that was one of the oddest sentences I've ever written), I fully understand your feelings regarding it. Since you aren't going to be finishing it though, could you give us a bullet list of what was going to happen next, so we at least get some closure on this head-trippy turn of events?
Good Idea
Thank goodness.
So... no more CWC? Sweet.
Welp.
I can't say it wasn't funny to watch CWC get his, but I'm glad we're un-jumping the shark now.
Just write it off as a dream sequence. I have to say, as weird as it was, I was still enjoying it.
Keep it up and don't sweat it.
what why it was good!
Well, at the very least I learned who CWC was and now I know all the unfortunate stuff that goes with it, I am sad for humanity. dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/sillyfilly_Derpy_Hooves.png
Sad to hear it man, but I look forward to whatever you work on next!
Please tell me that you'll still keep Fluttershy's offer in there! Because even if it's rejected this time around it's still hilarious to see her take that kind of chance.
Also, King Krampus's request is sound. Please fulfill. (Although I had a slight idea as to Trixie's fate afterwards...)
I still think that little bit with Trixie was brilliant though
I was reading the last chapter as you posted this xD.
Though I'm a bit sad to see it go; I'm looking forward to reading what you put up to replace it.
Have a good one.
Awww. No more Chris abuse?
Yup- agreed. But as I wrote as a comment on chapter 12: please don't stop. Until before this CWC thing this was just too awesome to be cut off. I for one would like to see more Twilight-Andrew-Fluttershy drama, but I'll read whatever you have in store for us. :)
So is that it for 'Hands' then? When you say 'start on something entirely new' do you mean a new arc for Hands or an entirely new story?
Either way, I'll be sure to check in.
It'd be sad to see 'Hands' go if this is the end, though.
But... I haven't read the latest chapters dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_RageFace.png
THANK YOU! Not to sound mean, but it was kind of lame. I liked that you did something original, but i didn't like what you did. Know what I mean? I hope you still put fluttershy's offer in there though. That was original and I wanted to see where that went. Also, like I say in every chapter, when are you making, "The curse of fatal death"?! Or are you even doing at all?! I need to know! Anyway, keep up the good work!
104918 New arc for Hands.
104896 im all for this, i personally liked the jet ski bionic shark jumping on the moon
104923
Sweet
Well keep the shipping and lose the antagonist. Don't kill the good stuff!
Thank frig. I'm glad you've made the decision to scorch that, and I'm sorry to hear it occurred in the first place due to stress. If you ever need to vent, you know where to find your readers.
>That moment where I realize I hadn't read the last chapter....
WHYYYYYYYYYYY
I'm Glad y'all came to Your Senses and Deleted that AWFUL CHAPETR!!! It is NOT NICE to make FUN of Us Autistics and such. Y'all should read "A Stranger in Ponyville," which is a TRUE and HONEST account of Me, Christian Weston Chandler of Ruckersville, VA when I went to Ponyville.
To Quote a Certain Pink Ponie, "It's a GEM!" ;8)
Kind of disappointing honestly, but so long as you're not quitting "Hands" altogether... I still want to see what becomes of this threesome thing. XD
I know that feel, bro. It's your story, and you only want to post the best.
104980 YES. FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY, KEEP THE THREESOME THREAD. I WANT HUMAN FLUTTERSHY ON HUMAN TWILIGHT AWKWARDNESS. BOTH ARE IN KITCH, FALL IN TOP OF THE OTHER. BLUSHING. KISSING. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THEY KISSED?! THESE ARE THINGS THAT MUST BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT!!!
Well, if you want to, of course.
I want to have much sexy fun in the future, even if it stays at a teen rating. PLAY SPIN THE BOTTLE, DAMMIT.
Can the current just be a really bizzare omake for Hands? I'm kinda enjoying the weirdness.
Looking forward to seeing the next arc. For the record, have been loving every bit of Hands without fail.
I'm glad that "Hands" is continuing and look forward the upcoming chapters
Aww, all right, no problem.
Looking forward to the next chapter though, I'm really curious to see what happens next.
So you've come to your senses over the whole Chris-Chan thing. While not absolutely horrible, it's still in bad taste.
Take your time if you have to but I look forward to your continuing work
This may be the best choice for the long term. The recent stuff has been funny, but it did ultimately detract from the story. Still, I enjoyed it. I look forward to what you have in store to replace it.
Decision respected: it really takes some confidence to realise what you think is right in a situation like this. Eagerly awaiting the new and improved arc!
Well what
"isnt up to my usual standards"
Is still hilariously amazing to me
Anyways, if this new arc will be "Improved" I'm totally up for it
Moar amazingness never hurt anyone
except when their brains explode from sheer awesomness
but thats quick and painless...
so its ok.
just as long as new arc has Trixie
Okay. These chapters were fine and I hope the Flutter/Sparkle/Andrew thing stays and that Trixie comes back in the next arc of Hands. Keep making chapters for us bro.
Now, if you excuse me, I have some Chaos Deamons to kill. *Draws power sword*FOR EMPRESS CELESTIA!! CHARGE!!!!
So that's what happened. Thanks for not deleting them entirely.
You get my respect back for that decision.
I personally would have preferred to see it as a dream sequence to keep it in the story, but I do agree it was a bit much. Not so much jumping the shark as Pinkie - Hopping over it.
Eagerly awaiting the next arc!
What was your plan for the lost arc of hands? Were you just making it up as you went along, or did you start it with an idea of how it would end?