I Just Need to Say This · 6:28am Jun 16th, 2015
Edit: Part 2 of this blog: http://www.fimfiction.net/blog/499574/public-nudity-cancelled
If you're expecting It's Just Public Nudity to be as good as It's Just Anatomy, you're going to be disappointed.
I knew from the moment I typed the first word that I would never be able to live up to the first story. Surpassing it was completely out of the question. It's Just Anatomy did too many things right that I would never be able to replicate, particularly the exploration of a new culture. In Public Nudity, I couldn't simply have the characters go through the same sphiel lest it turn into the Rarity/Applejack edition of the first story. I needed to bring something new to the table, so taking a new route that was still connected to the first was what I had in mind. That ended up becoming a more comedy focused story that addresses the issue more lightly. However, I know this meant it wouldn't be as good.
I used up practically everything in the first story, meaning any talk or situation that addressed nudity has already been done with Rainbow. As I said, the second story couldn't just be a clone of the first. With these last two chapters, I've been struggling to figure out how I'm going to incorporate the same ideas of the first story into the second while managing to tell a new tale. That's left me with only more comedy and new situations that the first one didn't use such as dealing with people who see nudity as nothing more than eye candy. But that's not enough.
This is all the reason the sequel took so long to make. I've been hesitant to write it because I knew it couldn't live up to the original. Heck, I still feel hesitant. Part of me wants to cancel the sequel, delete it, and pretend I never wrote it. Even to me, it's felt disappointing so far. The past two chapters feel like a load of crap to me. I hope this is only because the chapters have been setting up the plot rather than action, but we'll see.
I'll keep writing it and probably finish it, but I want you to know that this will not be its prequel. This will be a lighter tale with a greater focus on comedy. It won't be as good as It's Just Anatomy simply because everything that could be done with "Twilight is a nudist and someone finds out" has already been done in the first story.
That all said, I'll try to deliver an entertaining read.
This is probably the reason that Valve ends series at two. No really new good ideas that the first one(s) didn't have. I'm talking about everything, not just stories and games. It keeps the games/stories/whatever from feeling like a copy-paste.
Well to be honest, I'm not expecting the story to be better than the first - I'm in because it's more and hoping it will amuse me. And so far you're doing a great job
I live for comedy, so I don't care if Public Nudity isn't as good as Anatomy
Well if it makes you feel any better, It's Just Public Nudity isn't a rehash of the first story if that's what you're thinking. In fact you're on the right path on creating a different story that builds on the first. In the first story, it was about Rainbow Dash learning more about nudity culture and how their conformity isn't all that different from clothed living when it comes to upbringing. It's simple a twist on a way to live.
In the second story, it's more of Rainbow Dash's story and how she has to deal with how others would react to her life choice of nudity. After all Rainbow Dash isn't in somebody's home, but rather out in the open. Rainbow Dash, essentially, now has to learn how to settle in with the choice of being nude and how to react to others who react to her. The comedy is fine, but as long as you focus on that topic, the story won't be bad.
Just because it's more comedic than serious doesn't mean that it won't be a good read. Will it be different? Certainly. But that doesn't mean I won't enjoy every hilariously awkward moment and horrifying misunderstanding.
I'd imagine nobody would expect it. I only say this because sequels almost never live up to the quality of the first simply because the first story took care of the issues that were being aimed at.
I think the story, as a sequel, has potential to be at the level of anatomy, and I'll be happy to read more of it as long as the quality goes as good as possible.
Fair to know. But I'm still here, both for support of your work, and because I want to see what develops. At least you can write light hearted stuff. Have you seen what I'm stuck writing?
We need a green with envy emoji.
It's okay, eLLen! We still will love it and you, anyway!
I have no real comment to make about this.
I reserve my right to contraddict you every time I read a chapter
That said, I know what you mean all too well...
I will happily read this story, and enjoy what is already written.
Well, thats a shame from my standpoint as a person who reads mainly for amusement (and I must say, until now it was pretty amusing). I rarely choose a story because I think it will be worlds better then it prequel. If it is, it´s a nice boon, if not, well, as long as it is a fun read *shrugs*.
Does not matter in the end, you are the author, we are the audience. If you decide to end it, we will accept it.
I wish you more satisfaction and success with your next projects.
It sounds like you're not sure what you want the story to be, other than "kind of like Anatomy, because sequel, but not actually Anatomy".
3154945 That's a pretty accurate description.
I'm sorry to hear that, but you're a great author and I trust your judgement. Can you kill it off with some really ridiculous ending?
I'm writing this here instead of the other post since the other is filled with story comments and such.
As a (getting there) kink author with three stories out, never write a sequel to comedy or sex. Ever. People will bitch and want more but it is best to ignore them.
It is always better to write something new rather than try to top what you have already done.
That being said I can't wait to see what NEW things you shall do.
3155602 Ridiculous ending? Nah. Plus it's already deleted. A joke ending would've been a bit weird if you ask me.
3157921 Glad to hear that.
I've actually turned away from sequels ever since I started despite my number of popular stories. I always like writing something new, so it works out alright. Hope you have good luck with your writing!