Weekend Blog Post: What Makes RandomEncounter Tic... ked Off. · 5:58am Oct 28th, 2012
The Random Way of Writing a Fanfiction
As seen through the eyes of... Anrodos the Deranged!
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Anrodos [eager]: Hello once again, RandomEncounter!
RandomEncounter [angrily surprised]: Who the hell are you and what are you doing here?
Anrodos [crushed soul and tearful]: ... That... that hurts. It's me, Anrodos! One of your loyal fans, man...
RandomEncounter [suspicious]: Doesn't ring a bell...
Anrodos [depressed]: You know... the guy that's been following your first fic you ever published since chapter one?
RandomEncounter [blinks in surprise]: People actually read Thunderstruck?
Anrodos [confused]: Well... yes... sometimes... I mean when you actually update it... or any of your other fics for that matter...
RandomEncounter [happy]: Oh, well... thanks, Chuck!
Anrodos [completely lost]: I've only ever called myself Anrodos... where the hell did you get the name Chuck from?
RandomEncounter [apathetic]: Sorry, it happens when you just don't care.
Anrodos [annoyed]: Has... has anyone ever mentioned that you are a bastard?
RandomEncounter [shrugs]: Many times, Fergus, many times.
Anrodos [fighting the urge to stab RandomEncounter]: ... Screw you. You know what? Let's just get down to why I'm here today...
RandomEncounter [delighted]: An excellent idea! You're taking up valuable time of mine, after all.
Anrodos [firmly believes he has found proof of the Anti-Christ]: Of course... well... you see, I'm writing a story at the moment, and I just wanted to know what inspired you to start writing fanfiction...
RandomEncounter [smiles]: Tequila and rage.
Anrodos [sighs]: I'm being serious here.
RandomEncounter [blinks]: So am I.
Anrodos [wtf]: What the hell?
RandomEncounter [shrugs]: Thunderstruck was the product of drinking tequila one night and trying to read a certain two fics about someone's second life and another person living the dream. It's basically a big middle finger to many of the ideas in those two works and is written as mainly a parody. Not to be taken seriously in the least bit. Shadow of the Leaves likewise was inspired by a certain Naruto fic that I disliked and happened to be drinking that night. That one's not so much a parody as it is me seeing if I can put my money where my mouth is and attempt to write a good crossover of those two universes...
Anrodos [not shocked in the least bit at this revelation]: And what about Mass Effect: Dissension... ?
RandomEncounter [wonders what part of Anrodos' brain actually functions properly]: Do I really need to answer that question?
Anrodos [poker face]: No... no I suppose you don't...
RandomEncounter [I like waffles]: Well then, is that all?
Anrodos [contemplates for a few seconds]: You seem angry at the moment. Is something the matter?
RandomEncounter [sighs]: Yes... somewhat... and it's the fact these two fics exist... Halo: Stranded and Good luck sir. It's been an honour. They made me start drinking tonight...
Anrodos [inwardly laughs at RandomEncounter's plight]: Well, I'm sorry to hear... wait... drinking?
RandomEncounter [sighs]: Yeah... tequila...
Anrodos [curses existence]: You aren't... ?
RandomEncounter [shakes his head]: Just writing down characterizations and a full story outline that will probably not see the light of day until next year... or whenever I finish my currently published fics...
Anrodos [quirks an eyebrow]: So never, then?
RandomEncounter [takes another shot]: Perhaps... oh well. Now, I have a question for you...
Anrodos [curious]: Yeah?
RandomEncounter [sincere]: Do you like bananas?
Anrodos [...]: ... You know, I hope your death earns a Darwin Award one day.
[Anrodos leaves]
RandomEncounter [confused]: Now that wasn't nice for little orphan Oliver to say...
I still say you made me sound like something from the 50s.
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I had to make you blog post friendly...
453906
I guess so... our normal converastions do have consderably more... What's the word I'm looking for..?
Our conversations... They're 'Special' I guess you could say.
...Pft, Lol. I got some good kicks outta that, but I wonder what the real conversation was like...
453923
That's the condensed, watered-down, and kid-friendly version of multiple conversations actually.
453910
Special does not even being to describe them at times...
453928 ... I'M SO FRIGGIN' CURIOS NOW.
453934
You don't want to see them.
But if you are curious, you can find Anrodos and I on IRC often. I'm always up to talking to non-stalkerish types...
453938 I guess I should get off my lazy butt, and go socialize on IRC more, shouldn't I? And by non-stalkerish types... Never mind, forget I said anything.
Well, I guess I should finish what I'm doing right now, then I'll probably see what this shenanigans is all about.
I still need to read Thunderstruck. I might start that tonight.
Oh and Tequila is nice (El Jimador is my brand), but tonight :
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Well there are pletty of crap fics out there to supply rage.
I hope you brought the tequila money.
Carry On
Ahh Random. Always nice to laugh a bit on the weekends. My sincerest thanks.
453990
Beer and tequila for me tonight.
454051
I stocked up.
I prefer rum and Mountain Dew myself. Or a White Russian (there's a beverage here, man!). Still want to try an Irish Car Bomb sometime.
*Sigh* Love how those two stories alone have more likes than mine.
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I'm happy that you are amused! That's what I'm here for... well that and to further the cause of Impending Doom 3.
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Yeah, but you see, here's the difference... you're story is well done. Where as someone was arguing with you about the physics involved with Rainbow Dash, I was arguing in the comments of those stories that one had Master Chief acting like an aggressive ass for no reason, and the other had Forge basically agree to work with Elites without much of a fight because Celestia told him they aren't his enemies.
You see, I actually worry about characterizations (I'm decent at it, but no where near where I want to be), and yet those two stories basically crapped out some forced scenes and get upvoted to hell and back just cause most of those readers don't care about anything else but seeing Master Chief or another character be an asshole to the ponies.
So, to sum this up for you... your story is awesome, their's not so much, when can we expect an update?
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But I think I'm getting past it now, so hopefully can move on to bigger and better things soon. I want to get to the first big 'mech-on-'mech battle, but I don't want to rush to it just yet and it's making part of me impatient. Because after all this time I want to see sh*t blowing up too. 
Working on it a bit right now, actually. At a sticky part; one of those places you can't really bypass, but isn't all that important, either, and it's frustrating.
454282
Well now. We need to change that then, eh? -Goes off to read your stories-
Oh boy, Random's drinking again...
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Never see you anymore... thought you died...
454407
I died from gaining a sudden social life. Time is now valuable and I don't have as much of it. =/
But I'll be around more often now, essentially all of my activities are over with for a few months. Winter and all.
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You have a social life? I... why do I find that so hard to believe?
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I know, I don't believe it either, but damnit I swear it's true.
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I can believe anyone else getting a social life but you...
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... Even Anrodos?
454296
Completely agree about those annoying fics.
While I have nothing against their authors, the fact that there are generally bad fics that are popular and receive ludicrous amounts of praise without reason just aggravates me to no end.
If you do end up publishing a Halo crossover, I'd be okay with that.
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Hey there So Random wheres the story hmm?
454642
The updates will come one day!
454602
I really think most approaches to the story telling for Halo fics are inherently flawed. Even the best Halo fic this site has to offer, On the Wings of Angels, has a few flaws that leave me wishing for something better (though that one has a unique perspective at least.) IF I wrote a Halo crossover one day, it would automatically be done from the perspective of the ponies (that much I think OtWoA got right); especially so if Master Chief was involved. I can at least show you the characterization that I would follow for him.
Master Chief Characterization:
Quiet and focused.
Sentences are short, to the point, but not hostile. He is very down to business when necessary.
Quick and can seemingly vanish when he wants to.
Spartans have been raised to be tactically minded, and even though his suit is heavy, when the Master Chief wants to, he can be unseen.
Would not make amatuer mistakes like breaking a twig while observing a group nearby (also would probably not observe individuals that close.)
Not an openly hostile individual.
Clearly assesses the situation.
Does not act without reason, even if it boils down to luck eventually.
Very calculated and deliberate. Contrary to what many players play like in the games, Chief is precise and methodical because of his lifetime of training.
Very resourceful.
They can and will find ways to use whatever is at their disposal.
If something requires the use of a battering ram, Chief will find a way to accomplish the task with a stick.
Not quick to open up.
This has never been part of his life; opening up to the ponies is not something Master Chief would do.
Wouldn’t be too trusting of new individuals until they prove themselves otherwise, but willing to work with someone to accomplish his goals.
Would be wary, but not paranoid. A 'plan for the worst, hope for the best,' type of mentality.
“Speak softly but carry a big stick.”
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Yeah, I can get where you're coming from with that.
Though, I think you've hit the nail on the head with the characterization.
I'd add in strong-willed or tenacious, as well.
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Just something I remembered... but Anrodos does a number of blog posts of what we discuss on IRC... you can read them at your own risk.
Blog Posts of the Damned
455258
. . . Well frak. Now I want a Random Halo Fic. Of course, like you said, its sort of. . . buried right now. If you do get around to it though, I'd read it.