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good job.

whens the next one coming out?

Before school I hope.

  • 07.26.2006 11:27 AM PDT
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Posted by: Limited Edition
Posted by: Mr_Clark
Then we're back into the main story. I'm sure that'll please a whole lot of you, if there's anyone left that is by then.


Hey, I'm still around. Lack of posts does not = lack of readers. Admittedly, my participation in the forums has diminished to virtually nil. I still visit often to see the latest and greatest updates/chapters in your thread as well as Soulgaurds. Thanks again for another great chapter and I very much look forward to the next installment. - LE


Oh I know you dedicated guys are still there. You're the ones whose opinions I studiously observe and study. The guys that if they have something to critique, they'll do so in a manner I can respect, instead of just:
loL u sux, bing bck matah chef1
Remember that folks, articulate, and paragraphed responses are more likely to draw my interest. Should you actually have a good point, it may even affect the way I approach the story! *shock*!

The amount of posts have certainly been dry for the last while, but I actually understand that. Its been a year and a half, even I have a hard time coming to the forum and actually posting. All the meaningful conversation is pretty much dried up. Everyone's just waiting for me to finish everything up. Understandable, I just have a secret belief that when taking into consideration my horrendous ability to produce chapters in a solid time frame, coupled with my wanderings into other areas of the Halo Universe, I'm making it as hard as possible for casual readers to appreciate the story. Not that I have a problem with that. In fact I'm probably doing it on a subconscious level on purpose.

Posted by: ThePS3XBoXFanBoy
Awesome story...I've been reading this even before I joined the forums. But Mr_Clark, I'm saying this just for your approval (and just in case you might get a little ticked), I've been wanting to make a fan-fic but I always end up wanting to make one, like this. I've been wanting to make one continuing the story line where halo 2 left off (but in my thoughts). Yet, since you've already made one like this, I just want dto ask you if it was alright to make a fan-fic close to yours except...nothing like yours. If you do let me, I'll try my best to keep it off your plot-line.


I'm not sure what it is you're asking. You want to make a fanfic that is based on my story, only it isn't based on it? If you could maybe give me more of an idea what your plan is I'd be able to give you my consent, though truthfully you could just go ahead and do it on your own. Its not like I could actually stop anyone if they wanted to do stuff like that. Its great you're asking permission though, that's something you don't see too often in the world of the Internet.

Posted by: Tarius
good as always clark, guess you decided not to stop at beginning of summer and thank god you didnt

well assuming you could get a liscence and then by some chance even finish this it could be published as an alternate story line, you would make soo much money


Hmmm, don't forget, the second I make money off this, Bungie will swoop down and murder me with lawyers and briefcases.

And of course, if I did try and publish it, people would learn about its existence here, and read it on here, thus eliminating any potential cash flow. Even then Bungie would still kill me.

Posted by: spartakus14
good job.

whens the next one coming out?

Before school I hope.


I shall strive to do just that. I'm moving come the fall, though I'm staying in this abnormaly hot city. Still, finishing off the Chronicles would be a great boost for me. Then I can concentrate on finishing the story with a nice change of scenery. It'll be great!

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  • 07.27.2006 12:08 AM PDT

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do we know a date of the next chapter yet?

*looks at last post.*

Ok, strive hard. I think I have to work hard next year. Although if it's anything like last year, then no I won't

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  • 07.27.2006 12:20 AM PDT
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what fanfics.and are u talking about halo 2 or 3.

  • 07.27.2006 12:45 AM PDT
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Posted by: Atlantan Wraith
Wow dude that was really good, although i am rather anoyed by the fact that the 'next chapter' is no longer just around the corner; and i am facing the reality of maybe another 2 month wait.

*weeps*.......

  • 07.27.2006 2:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: ODST1125
WOW,WOW,WOW.AWSOME man this rocks. so far i like this 1 better then the 1 SIR made. Dude keep it up man, u will certently pass SIR if u keep writing. I praise u Clark.

  • 07.27.2006 3:21 PM PDT
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i really need a recap of the forerunner chronicle because of the many months in between.

without it, the second chapter makes little sense

  • 07.27.2006 3:34 PM PDT
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oh my....god *waits for next chapter*

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  • 07.27.2006 3:55 PM PDT
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lilroz

Don't be a prick. Fix that post. Just because you don't have testicles doesn't mean you can take your frustration out on the world.

  • 07.27.2006 6:55 PM PDT
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Can you sum it real quick? I haven't read this in months so I have no idea what the first chapters were about.

No way, leave me alone, I'm tired.

Wait, what do you want a synopsis of? The Forerunner Chronicles? The whole story? The story of my modem?

The moden sounds more interesting.

Amaze me with the wonders of your modem!

  • 07.27.2006 8:44 PM PDT
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hey clark i was wonderin i know u got the forerunner past still workin together but lookin a bit into the future wen u come back to MC are u gonna bring them back to earth or have you like killed off earth for good with the flood and any word on the half breed and truth and wen they're gonna show up? just askin cuz ive been a loyal fan and have loved the story from the beggining and what ever ya do with the story is up to you and i know you'll make it good no matter what for your fans so keep up the good work and i'd love to hear from ya about what is gonna happen to earth and the half breed and truth.

  • 07.28.2006 2:25 PM PDT

Missing the headshot from across Last Resort: 1 sniper round, -1 kill.
Having that round ricochet 3 times before coming straight back through my head: Priceless.

Nice job on this chapter, Mr. Clark. You grabbed my attention with the first chapter, and I've devoured every chapter since then like a tasty sandwich. As always, very impressive. However, like some others said earlier, the italicized parts describing Fasul's thoughts got a little lengthy, and I found myself skipping over them. I'd suggest shortening those sections and just getting across the basic thoughts going through Fasul's mind.

By the way, inspired by your work, I've written a few bits of Halo fan fiction myself. While my story is much shorter and on a far smaller scale than your epic--definitely a short story, no where near novel-length--I hope to achieve a similar level of description, creativity, and depth. I'd love it if you would read my story thus far and give me your comments, suggestions, and criticisms. If you want to read what I've got, visit the site at the bottom of this post. To contact me, you may either join the forum I posted in and comment there (I recommend it...there's some interesting stuff on this forum), or you can send me a PM here on bungie.net. My name on the forum is very similar to my name here, so you shoulc have no trouble figuring out which posts are mine. Thanks for your time, and keep up the good work.

http://www.halomovie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=290

Btw, this invitation goes out to anyone else who likes fan fiction and would like to read and/or critique mine. I'd immensely appreciate any comments or suggestions you guys have to offer.

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  • 07.28.2006 6:22 PM PDT
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Wooooooooooooooooow.

I just started reading this, and it took me a week to finish. Awesome story, I couldn't stop reading.

Great job, Mr. Clark.

  • 07.28.2006 9:16 PM PDT
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sup clark ive been following ur story 4 a while in fact i just finished reading all of the chaps about 13 seconds ago, but ne ways these chapsters are no doubt sick as hell (first time in my life ive ever called literature sick). keep up the good work cant wait for the next chapter, by the way do these stories come to u in ur sleep or sumthing

  • 07.28.2006 9:36 PM PDT
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I have only read the first chapter and I am hooked. You did a spectacular job. I give you props on this sttory.

  • 07.28.2006 9:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: Latinscorpion79
sup clark ive been following ur story 4 a while in fact i just finished reading all of the chaps about 13 seconds ago, but ne ways these chapsters are no doubt sick as hell (first time in my life ive ever called literature sick). keep up the good work cant wait for the next chapter, by the way do these stories come to u in ur sleep or sumthing


Angels whisper stuff to me all the time. Sometimes when I'm asleep, other times when I'm down at the local Starbucks trying to not get stabbed.

I'm working on the next chapter, without the influence of said angels, so I'm not sure how its going to turn out.

As an aside, are there any other lowly Edmontonians that read this story? Have any of you happened to find the Halo Graphic Novel on store shelves yet? A friend of mine got his through some promotion, and I'm consumed with jealousy. Has it been out for awhile? I'm not sure where I should be looking for it either. In something like Chapters, or smaller comic shops.

Any suggestions would be awesome and I'll totally tell you how this story ends if your help leads me to obtaining the book before I stumble upon it on my own.

  • 07.29.2006 12:09 AM PDT
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Mr Clark,

A few things for you to chew on (and perhaps even swallow!)... As to your question pertaining to the possible acquisition of the Halo Graphic Novel, I believe you can order it online from many different stores and websites and have it shipped to you (shipping fees are always fun). That's how most businesses and individuals are getting it from what I have heard. Just go to Wal Mart.com or something along those lines and you will surely find what you are looking for. I do not think it will be easy to find it on store shelves anyway so online is your best bet. And no, I don't want to know the end of the story until I read the last chapter! :D

As for your story writing "timeline".... All I have to say is make it worth reading. It doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't have to be short nor long, and it doesn't have to make everyone happy and all "giggity"... I would only have you write something that is of QUALITY and worth the time for individuals to read (which is what you've been doing all along). Please bare the burden of temptation; do not indulge anyone's rants or demands... and finish the story how it ought to be finished... your way.

Lastly, I noticed that you were looking for some quality, constructive critique of your writing... To be honest, I really can't say that there is anything truly wrong with your Fan Fic here. I mean, obviously it can't be perfect, but the bottom line is that your description and level of detail, let alone plot line, is enough to salivate any true Halo fan. Like one of the previous repliers, the one little peeve I could find was the amount of italicized words from Fasul and the Forerunner Chronicles. It's not necessarily a "problem" when it comes to the story... just when keeping the ADD reader in check. Did I read it anyway? Absolutely... some might just skip over it though, which may be cause enough to make sure your future chapters don't rely too heavily on this information. Unfortunately like a movie director, you might have to delete a few scenes for this audience and let them go back as they please. Or of course you could go the other route and demand they read it or else you will not finish future chapters until they do... all the while firing ballistic missles over Japan, building up a nuclear arsenal until your demands are met, and ranting something about Daffy Duck is better than Bugs Bunny.... Oops I got a little ahead of myself there! Well, you get the general idea anyway!

As always Mr Clark,
Great Stuff!

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  • 07.29.2006 7:14 AM PDT
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I dont mind the fasuls thoughts i read through them and liked them i mean it shows how he is dealing wit how the majal extremists tried to use him for their cause and his thoughts on how the majal were turning towards the flood combo. As well as his thoughts on his daughters flood combo which i think will come in handy for emotional writing in the next chapter when the half- breeds start to come together. So in my opinion screw those ADD kids and keep on writin thoses thoughts and as always keep up the good writing. And remeber listen to thoses angels they seem to be helping greatly wit this story.

  • 07.29.2006 10:44 AM PDT
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I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

well Clark the HGN has been out since July 19th and you should be able to find it in any local comic store, but you will probably be better off buying it online, the best place to do so is on amazon.com, it only costs $15 there instead of $25 at comic stores

  • 07.29.2006 2:24 PM PDT
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I've also been reading this from the start. Though, like you said Clark, the forums dried up long ago. In fact, the only reason I even stop by anymore is to check on the progress of your story. I don't think I really need to say how much I like the story, since I wouldn't keep coming back if I didn't.

  • 07.29.2006 4:55 PM PDT
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Ya i finally got one of the halo novels their fantastic. I went to a comic book store though so it cost me like 25 dollars but its definetly worth every single last penny. its a good buy so guys go down and nab yourselves a copy so u wont be a bunch of losres if u dont have one.

  • 07.31.2006 11:40 AM PDT
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I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I know this has nothing to do with your story Clark, but it is very important and I want to warn anyone I can. I don't know if you have heard but there has been this group that has been running around destroying other groups from the inside which is run by xXHaloXx5, some how they get enough power and destroy the group. Well today they tried to destroy the Official Fanfic Group, but failed thanks to Achronos, you are the man Achronos. Since they failed we were able to find out who their inside man is it was masterchief108. So I have come to warn everyone do not allow masterchief108, xXHaloXx5, and SpartanKiller27 in any of your groups, they are all either the same person or are working together and they will try to destroy your group also we have reason to believe that there are others working for him so be careful and spread the word.

P.S. Sorry Mr. Clark but I thought this would be the best way to let everyone know.

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  • 07.31.2006 2:10 PM PDT
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I honestly don't mind. I want to get off this page as quickly as possible. That nutsack's post causes me to have a stroke everytime I have to scroll past it.

  • 07.31.2006 2:24 PM PDT
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I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Posted by: Mr_Clark
I honestly don't mind. I want to get off this page as quickly as possible. That nutsack's post causes me to have a stroke everytime I have to scroll past it.

lol, well thanks for understanding

  • 07.31.2006 3:12 PM PDT

Gamertag and AIM : The An7i Flag

Proud Former Member of The Custom Gamers Clan.

Rember the days when people thought Halo 2 would come out on August 24th and DLC would come on Feb 9. Yeah those were the days.

NRS High School

My brain will never understand why people like to destroy things for others. Like that Guys post, or trying to sabatoage a group.

Edit... Looks like you got ur wish clark....

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  • 07.31.2006 5:31 PM PDT