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Subject: Halo Fanfic: The End of a War
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So? Are you making more chapters?

  • 02.23.2005 7:11 AM PDT
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Posted by: Prowlaz
1.I cant wait for 11.
2.ok what ever is soo big for 12 make suree it doesnt screw it up.
3.like you said make chapter 11 really long plz. i mean like 3 or 4 posts befor its complete.
4.How about at least ONE action scene in each chapter.(not that the last one wasnt good)


I agree with you this time Prowlaz.
And Mr_Clark, unless you are unable to fit this in to Chapter 11; how about the Covenant fleet which MC had damaged with those nukes?
What if they attacked Earth.
Of course I don't want to mess up your idea's.

Oh and Spec Ops Hunter: there were going to be 20 chapters.

[Edited on 2/23/2005 7:20:55 AM]

  • 02.23.2005 7:19 AM PDT
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wow, that chapter was aweome - seriously, when i got near the end i was like 'dammit! why cant i read slower or something?!' it was that good. incidentally, clark mentioned jan's dad was killed in the ilovebees fiasco - i tried downloading the ilovebees stuff, but for some reason it went all screwy and i couldnt get it to work... anyway, before i go off on a tangent about how my comp gets on my tits, could some kind person just give me a brief run through of what happened in ilovebees please, id be most grateful

  • 02.23.2005 7:37 AM PDT
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Posted by: Mr_Clark
Since I have stated there isn't any romance going on between Jan and the Master Chief, just what do I view there relationship as?

In truth, I started writing this story with the preset thought that I'd work a relationship in as them just being close friends, but I've evolved that outlook and right now I'm looking over the story, and from what I see, their relationship is best defined as a kind of Father/Daughter relationship.


First of all, excellent chapter, the story is still progressing very, very nicely. Regarding Jan and Chiefs relationship, I also felt their relationship as something akin to Father/Daughter and I'm glad to see that is the direction you're taking with them.

Posted by: Mr_Clark
And yes, I will try my hardest to slam through Chapter 11, and get it ready for delivery then, and it will be longer than normal. After Chapter 11 though, look for something very different in Chapter 12 and a couple afterwards. I dunno if you guys will like it, but its something I've got to do, and I think its a really good way for me to keep the story rolling.


Secondly, I to, as already stated by others, can't wait to read chapter 11. However, chapter 12 sounds intriguing and I'm looking forward to see what direction you take this awesome story next.






  • 02.23.2005 8:04 AM PDT

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Posted by: Prowlaz
Yeah i have dial up so my comp doesnt do so well with that kinda stuff. SOME PLZ TELL ME WHAT HAPPEND THERE!


I just started going through the ILB files, I'll post a review sometime soon, unless someone beats me to it.

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  • 02.23.2005 9:15 AM PDT
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The whole saga of ilovebees takes awhile, and I guess for those that don't really find it necessary to read my story that's fine. But if you want to at least read the transcripts of each .wav file, then I'll direct you to this site . So if your computer can't take downloading all the files, than you can really just go here and read what they say.

  • 02.23.2005 9:33 AM PDT
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excuse me, but did chapter 10 come out yet or am going crazy? if you have a serious answer to either of my questions, please tell me.

  • 02.23.2005 9:40 AM PDT

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As Cortana would say: 'i leave home for a few days and look what happens!' well, more like weeks but still. Great work Mr_Clark. Wow, i'm amazed how long this story is. Just coppied all of it to a word document, so i could read it later when i have more time, and it fills up 58 pages!! no way am i printing that lot off! guess i'll have to keep using my computer then. *sigh* nevermind. keep it up Mr_C. you've already kept my attention for 5 hours solid reading.

^to post above this^
yes it has.

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  • 02.23.2005 10:07 AM PDT

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Yeah, it's out. Chapter 10 is on page 17.

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  • 02.23.2005 10:10 AM PDT
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too good, you should really contact Bungie about this and have them read it and see if they'll give you consent to publish your story

  • 02.23.2005 10:13 AM PDT

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Posted by: Mr_Clark
The whole saga of ilovebees takes awhile, and I guess for those that don't really find it necessary to read my story that's fine. But if you want to at least read the transcripts of each .wav file, then I'll direct you to this site . So if your computer can't take downloading all the files, than you can really just go here and read what they say.


I have to agree, I didn't expect the length, nor did I expect the quality. This is highly impressive stuff. *Listening as I type*

I recommend everyone either download or read the transcripts Mr_Clark supplied above. Very interesting, indeed. And gives a lot more info on our new heroin, Jan.

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  • 02.23.2005 10:21 AM PDT
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Isn't there a Bungie guy someone could contact to let Mr_Clark and sir_brilliant write the new Halo book together.
If there's an insideBungie guy please respond!
(not by blacklisting me, please.)

  • 02.23.2005 11:38 AM PDT
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cheers for the link clark, ill start reading just as soon as i get bored of doing this damn coursework - if any here hasnt read 'tess of the d'urbervilles' by thomas hardy, i wouldnt recommend it in the slightest - however, i would recommend buying a copy so you can slash and tear and burn it... please? for me?

  • 02.23.2005 11:43 AM PDT
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the part with the grunt was the cutest thing i have read in my life so far!

  • 02.23.2005 12:12 PM PDT
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hey mr c thanks for the ..........WHAT two pms

anyways that was quite a good chapter i loved the bit with jan beating up the grunt :)

and will dr haysley and Kelly be in your story?

  • 02.23.2005 12:17 PM PDT
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NEW FAMILY GUY EPISODES?! what?! when?! why wasnt i informed?! new episodes as in a new season, or just random new episodes? tell me! i need more family guy! i can now quote pretty much all of seasons 1 through 3 flawlessly! must have more... *lurches off drooling and gibbering insanely to self about peanut butter and cherry pies*

  • 02.23.2005 1:14 PM PDT
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I will never accept defeat.
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The new season of Family Guy starts May 1st on Fox. Keep up the awesome work. Halo rocks!

  • 02.23.2005 2:02 PM PDT
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That was an awesome read man! =D < thats my face after reading it!

  • 02.23.2005 2:12 PM PDT
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Posted by: soulguard
Posted by: Mr_Clark
The whole saga of ilovebees takes awhile, and I guess for those that don't really find it necessary to read my story that's fine. But if you want to at least read the transcripts of each .wav file, then I'll direct you to this site . So if your computer can't take downloading all the files, than you can really just go here and read what they say.


I have to agree, I didn't expect the length, nor did I expect the quality. This is highly impressive stuff. *Listening as I type*

I recommend everyone either download or read the transcripts Mr_Clark supplied above. Very interesting, indeed. And gives a lot more info on our new heroin, Jan.

Right Marines?
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Suggestion to anyone listening to ILB: After DL'ing all the files, load/burn them to either an audio CD or MP3 player, if you have one big enough to fit them all. This is MUCH more enjoyable experience, as you get to lay back in bed and listen, rather than be hunched over in front of your computer for unhealthy amounts of time. You can also hear much better with headphones, meaning you wont miss any little details.

OK, not much time, but here's my summary for the guy who asked: I Love Bees is an audio novel made before Halo 2 came out. It is not official cannon, but is great nonetheless. Great voice acting, great plot. Great for anyone who is really into Halo and wants more background info. It has almost nothing to do with the plot of Halo, but follows the lives of several normal people living in the Halo universe:

-Jan is a Spartan "1.1" She is the daughter of a Spartan 1.0 (MC is a 2.0), and the physical augmentations of the Spartans were passed down to her, meaning she is similar in abilities with MC, minus the training.

-Kamal is a medical student on Earth, and an "immigrant." His parents are colonists on the planet Coral, which is directly in the path of the Covenent armada. He is also a master computer hacker.

-Jersey is another computer hacker. He's 18 years old and socially awkward. He has accidently acquired a militray-grade AI named Durga, who is much like Cortana.

-Herzog is a military commander who is fighting corruption.

-Rani is a girl from Kentucky who is recruited by ONI and becomes caught up in a massive cover up.

Basically that's it. Plenty of twists and turns, culminating with all of them meeting up. Anyone got anything else I missed?

  • 02.23.2005 2:20 PM PDT
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Check out the original ILB thread on the bungie forums:

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=364518&vie wreplies=true&postRepeater1-p=1

  • 02.23.2005 2:24 PM PDT

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Wow, good stuff. I loved the bit with the Grunt. Especially when Jan was advancing on him with the scalpel/knife! Keep up the good work.
P.S - Thanks for the PM

  • 02.23.2005 2:52 PM PDT

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Hey, yoyoyo737, when you were talking about the ILB characters, you mention Kamal's parents lived on "Coral." Check the Halo 2 limited edition Conversations booklet and you will find a letter from an archiologist doing a dig on Coral and finding an ancient building. He mentions some ONI agents are with him etc... and that they have only uncovered the tip of it.
Check it out if you've got the booklet.

  • 02.23.2005 2:59 PM PDT