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I own an HDTV [12/30/07]

Well time to read this story again....

  • 12.21.2005 7:53 AM PDT
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im speechless

that was brilliant ,, i can't wait till book three arrives

ohh im gonna shut up now or o will kepp ranting on somehow

but amazing

just amazing

oh now ill be waiting till the new book comes out this will be sooo hard

  • 12.21.2005 9:30 AM PDT
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Props Soulgaurd. I saved the last chapter (printed) untill the commute hour on the way to work this morning.

Great stuff, and I am glad you did not end the story with this second portion of the Trilogy.

You know, the defining point of your character Eric vrs. the standard Spartan based story IS the fact that he is more human. I don't mean in a physical way either. What I like about your story is the combination of a developing large flowing world (that is Halo) and the balance of your characters who really come to life. I love the mystery, I love the fact that you did not do an answer all type ending and it leaves me craving for your final battle in part 3.

Keep us up to date from time to time with story ideas, your halo theories (perhaps generalized) and whatever goodies you have.

I am certainly only one of many readers who have enjoyed your story and your story telling style.

Keep up the good work!

  • 12.21.2005 2:20 PM PDT
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immature person!! a bit overboard

  • 12.21.2005 2:40 PM PDT

He watches every Hodgetwin video they put up...on ALL their channels. He calls them the Hodge Triplets, and considers himself the 3rd triplet. He's started talking and acting like them now. Every other line out of his mouth "Thaaas some BULLLLLL**** maaayne" or "Gotta make dem gainzzzz". He calls his biceps "gains". When he eats post-workout, he talks to his biceps, "Don't worry gains, I'm feeding you. Daddys gonna feed you, gainz *kisses biceps*".

Posted by: highland brute
immature person!! a bit overboard


There's no such thing as overboard for Soulguard's fanfiction.

Soulguard, I refuse to have this topic die before an official statement, whether it's juicy or not, is released regarding your next fanfiction!

  • 12.22.2005 9:35 AM PDT
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I agree, Uberdawg, so let's open up a few cans of Energy Drink (the kind with enough sugar to make a nun hyperactive) and wait 'round the campfire, freezing our ass off and singing soulguard's praises, until he notifies us of something important.

  • 12.22.2005 10:30 AM PDT

He watches every Hodgetwin video they put up...on ALL their channels. He calls them the Hodge Triplets, and considers himself the 3rd triplet. He's started talking and acting like them now. Every other line out of his mouth "Thaaas some BULLLLLL**** maaayne" or "Gotta make dem gainzzzz". He calls his biceps "gains". When he eats post-workout, he talks to his biceps, "Don't worry gains, I'm feeding you. Daddys gonna feed you, gainz *kisses biceps*".

Posted by: Scorptank
I agree, Uberdawg, so let's open up a few cans of Energy Drink (the kind with enough sugar to make a nun hyperactive) and wait 'round the campfire, freezing our ass off and singing soulguard's praises, until he notifies us of something important.


Alright. It's like camping for an Xbox 360 or a Star Wars movie, kind of, except it's free and we don't literally have to be anywhere other than in front of our computers.

So now that the fanfiction is completely over, howzabout everyone lists both their favorite character and their least favorite character! Naturally, the Chief or one of the Spartans would be for me, but I'm talking about only characters that Soulguard made...

Uberdawg's favorite: Gridolee/Wesley (tie)
Uberdawg's least favorite: Eric (GRRRRR)

  • 12.22.2005 7:22 PM PDT

I shall cut into 343 Industries Headquarters, retrieve the Halo Bible and burn any 343 Industries employee that stands in my way.

Grand Hierarch of the Covenant Elite Community!

Merry Christmas everyone!

HaloXenon asked me to do him a favor because he's blacklisted. This is his message:
Happy X-Mas to everyone!

[Edited on 12/23/2005]

  • 12.23.2005 1:19 AM PDT
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the number of posts almost spells 1337
guess that means good job.

  • 12.23.2005 1:43 AM PDT

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Thanks everyone... sorry for the delay. You've been patient... and I wanted to wait three days.. so now, to answer "some" of your questions:
Questions
* A cliffhanger!!! - Sorry gang, but things were going so well that I had to carry a "FEW" things over to the 3rd book. However, the major plot of the story was resolved.
* The plot conclusion - It's not very clear unless you have a clear view of the story, meaning you've read it completely through without many interruptions. Here's a hint: Eric and Rose solving their own inner struggles (and not the "love" thing).
* What about the Mirratord? - Come now, do you think I could ever forget about them. Don't worry, they aren't done... and yes, you'll find out what they are up to in the 3rd book.
* What will be the focus of Book 3? - hmmmmm... the hunt for cheese. I can't say just yet.
* Will Palab get more focus in Book 3? - You bet your butt he will.
* Where is the Ark? - I don't know... maybe bungie will tell me in the next book so that I can add it.
* Why is there another Seed Installation under Camp Eden, if the Forerunners never seeded Earth? - I never said they didn't seed Earth. I said that the Ark seeded the Earth "after" it's destruction. (when the second moon collided with Earth) Makes you think how old Humanity really is... and the connection between the Forerunners and Humanity. But no... I do not beleive/agree that humans are forerunners. If I'm wrong, I will work it into the story.
* When will we see the next book? - Not sure yet. Halo 3 and book 4/5 have yet to be mentioned, but hopefully it will happen sometime in 2006. Until then I have some small things in store for you all.
* What is IIWYH Redux? - Simple. I'm going to Edit "If I Were Your Hero" and work more grunty goodness into it. Why? Becuase when I began IIWYH I had no plans of doing a Trilogy. Since IIWYH is the second book, I want to give Palab and the Mirratord a LARGER role, and water down the Forerunner Empire theories. I will begin working on the Edit to "Stand, Five Feet High" (book 1) and IIWYH (Book 2) in January. When You read the two books you will be stunned at how NEW they will appear. You think you know everything about Palab, Etah, Simyaldee, Eric and Rose? Wait until you read it again... I trully plan to blow your minds. Not much will change, but it will be enough for you to enjoy it a second time.
* So this is part of a Trilogy? When will the first book (stand, five feet high) appear on FFnet? - Soon. Once I clean it up and make it look all pretty and shiny for you all.

Got more questions... I can try to answer them. Leave your questions and comments. Just because my story is finished, doesn't mean I'm leaving Bnet.
-soulguard

  • 12.23.2005 7:57 AM PDT
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will there be more info on who species 001 and 002 are i mean the foundrs of the empire,, im dying to know especially since 001 is the strongest species around

  • 12.23.2005 2:43 PM PDT

Phoenix is dead, long live Phoenix!
Is it?

Cool
can't wait.

will you do a book on the mirritord, mainly simyldre, like stand five feet high?

  • 12.23.2005 9:44 PM PDT

He watches every Hodgetwin video they put up...on ALL their channels. He calls them the Hodge Triplets, and considers himself the 3rd triplet. He's started talking and acting like them now. Every other line out of his mouth "Thaaas some BULLLLLL**** maaayne" or "Gotta make dem gainzzzz". He calls his biceps "gains". When he eats post-workout, he talks to his biceps, "Don't worry gains, I'm feeding you. Daddys gonna feed you, gainz *kisses biceps*".

Thanks for the update, Soulguard. I suppose Scorptank and I can stop our vigil and put down our picket signs now... I can't wait for the next fanfiction! Be sure to put me on your PM list for that if you haven't already :)

  • 12.24.2005 1:07 PM PDT
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Soulguard, it was sad seeing it come to an end, but then simultaneously exciting (and frustrating) to see there was a bit of a cliffhanger that will lead us into the next book. Thanks for all your hard work.
Will you pm us all when you have your cleaned-up and beefed-up stories completed? I look forward to reading SFFH and IIWYH again when they are completely refurbished. :3 Looking forward to that 3rd book!

  • 12.24.2005 5:39 PM PDT

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Yes, this thread will be used to contact everyone that has shown interest in book 3, so you will all get a PM.

A new side story for Simyaldee??? hmmmm.... that's not a bad idea, but I'm sort of scared that it might take away some of the mystery that is behind Simyaldee. How he gained his skill, some of the special operation missions he has completed... all of this might take away from him. But at the same time it would be interesting to show what his history is... as complicated as that would be, it might be fun. But no, I think I'll leave his stories in your imagination... at least for now.

As for the cleaned up SFFH and IIWYH, I will post a link in this thread when it is ready. Also, I will keep this thread alive, so if you are interested stop by or post questions.

Happy Holidays and a wonderful NEW YEAR to you all!!

-soulguard

  • 12.25.2005 7:05 AM PDT
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i have a question!

will there be more info on who species 001 and 002 are i mean the foundrs of the empire,, im dying to know especially since 001 is the strongest species around ??

  • 12.25.2005 2:50 PM PDT

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Sorry, Highland... that's the second time I have overlooked your question.

Species 001 and 002 will get answered, in fact... that play a HUGE role in book 3. And that is the reason I need to wait for more Official Bungie info about the Forerunners.

It's always been my stand that I want to create a perfectly matching "side story" to Halo. A story that will have certain events that won't affect the Chief/Arbiter/Keys/Johnson/Cortana, but they still can interact and play key roles. While I will, and have, created things that alter the Halo-verse I want to keep the story in a nice flow with the official Halo-verse.

Things like the location of the Ark, the Forerunners and The reclaimers, are the biggest mysteries in the story and I haven't given "exact" information about them. However, I have created a large problem for Halo 3 with the Seed ship in deep space (within the kill zone of Earth's remainning battle clusters and MAC rounds). The Seed Ship won't be mentioned in the game (at least I don't think it will... that would be funny if they did), but I created the perfect excape for my story crossing over with Halo 3.. the arrival of High Charity.
Another hole that I have to fill is the Gravemind Strand and Super soldier Gene... ughh... that may hurt, but it is still plausible.

Recall that High Charity is under graveminds control and somewhat survived the Explosion of In Amber Clad and Delta Halo. So I hope to flow nicely along with the official material but not crossover the stars path... the Chief.

So yes, there will be more info on Species 001 and 002.
No, the chief will not be the star of Book 3.
No, I don't have a title for Book 3 yet.
Yes, I'm full of X-mas dinner
Yes, I'm eating cake at my family's place and dripping cake crumbs on my dad's computer.
haha... but I'm too old for him to spank.... or so I hope.


-soulguard

PS: and thanks, Etoli.. are you the same Etoli that created the AWESOME picture over at HaloBabies?

[Edited on 12/25/2005]

  • 12.25.2005 5:00 PM PDT

He watches every Hodgetwin video they put up...on ALL their channels. He calls them the Hodge Triplets, and considers himself the 3rd triplet. He's started talking and acting like them now. Every other line out of his mouth "Thaaas some BULLLLLL**** maaayne" or "Gotta make dem gainzzzz". He calls his biceps "gains". When he eats post-workout, he talks to his biceps, "Don't worry gains, I'm feeding you. Daddys gonna feed you, gainz *kisses biceps*".

Posted by: soulguard
Sorry, Highland... that's the second time I have overlooked your question.

Species 001 and 002 will get answered, in fact... that play a HUGE role in book 3. And that is the reason I need to wait for more Official Bungie info about the Forerunners.

It's always been my stand that I want to create a perfectly matching "side story" to Halo. A story that will have certain events that won't affect the Chief/Arbiter/Keys/Johnson/Cortana, but they still can interact and play key roles. While I will, and have, created things that alter the Halo-verse I want to keep the story in a nice flow with the official Halo-verse.

Things like the location of the Ark, the Forerunners and The reclaimers, are the biggest mysteries in the story and I haven't given "exact" information about them. However, I have created a large problem for Halo 3 with the Seed ship in deep space (within the kill zone of Earth's remainning battle clusters and MAC rounds). The Seed Ship won't be mentioned in the game (at least I don't think it will... that would be funny if they did), but I created the perfect excape for my story crossing over with Halo 3.. the arrival of High Charity.
Another hole that I have to fill is the Gravemind Strand and Super soldier Gene... ughh... that may hurt, but it is still plausible.

Recall that High Charity is under graveminds control and somewhat survived the Explosion of In Amber Clad and Delta Halo. So I hope to flow nicely along with the official material but not crossover the stars path... the Chief.

So yes, there will be more info on Species 001 and 002.
No, the chief will not be the star of Book 3.
No, I don't have a title for Book 3 yet.
Yes, I'm full of X-mas dinner
Yes, I'm eating cake at my family's place and dripping cake crumbs on my dad's computer.
haha... but I'm too old for him to spank.... or so I hope.


-soulguard

PS: and thanks, Etoli.. are you the same Etoli that created the AWESOME picture over at HaloBabies?


God bless you, Soulguard. Thanks for the info. I do enjoy how your fanfiction isn't the main part of the Halo storyline, but it ties in heavily. An independent story with strong links to the main story, in essence. I do want to know what the first two Species are. I think it'd be extremely scary if they turned out to be freakish half-Grunt half-Jackal monstrosities whose power came from their annoying voices and intimidating toenails. That would actually be cool. Keep that in mind for the next fanfiction, Soulguard ;)

Now, if I'm not mistaken, you've implied that the third book will of course be in the future to some degree. If it is in the future, then tell me, will the Spartan IIs play much of a role in it? Apologies if you've already answered that, I have a tendency to sometimes miss details...

  • 12.25.2005 10:06 PM PDT
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i thought that as te reason you were delaying ,, its good to know your trying to stay within the folds of halo ,but , i have one implausability ,

i was rereading SFFH and in amber clad blew up inside high charity how the -blam!- did it survive?!?!?!?!

the radiation alone should have killed off all the flood never mind vaporizing the city

  • 12.26.2005 3:30 AM PDT

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Thanks for the support guys.

Yup, In Amber Clad went critical thanks to the Arbiter and Cortana in "Stand, Five Feet High"... so the question is, how the heck did High Charity survive?

It's complicated but it happened... let's just say that Gravemind isn't as dumb as Cortana hoped he was.

Some interesting news about Book 3. Certain things will hopefully be played out in the next game, Halo 3. Certain points that I beleive will be in the game will be:
* More Delta Halo adventures for the Arbiter/Johnson/Keys
* Gravemind finding a way to "Trick" Cortana into showing him the location of the Ark/Earth
* Arbiter rescuing Cortana (Indebting him to the Master Chief) thanks to Johson and Keys recommendation.
* Blowing up High Charity, but Gravemind finds a way to survive, with a small section of High Charity intact. (and even a small section of High Charity would be HUGE!)

Now for those of you that followed "Stand, Five Feet High", you know that Commander Timnaldee and The Knight and Piercing Arrow rescued the Arbiter and Cortana just before the In Amber Clad exploded.

These "EVENTS", as I see them, will be answered in Halo 3, the game, so by the time my Book 3 is ready, I won't have to explain it. At least I hope I won't... otherwise I will need to do some serious expalining. lol

-soulguard

PS: Theories are welcome.

[Edited on 12/26/2005]

  • 12.26.2005 2:19 PM PDT

He watches every Hodgetwin video they put up...on ALL their channels. He calls them the Hodge Triplets, and considers himself the 3rd triplet. He's started talking and acting like them now. Every other line out of his mouth "Thaaas some BULLLLLL**** maaayne" or "Gotta make dem gainzzzz". He calls his biceps "gains". When he eats post-workout, he talks to his biceps, "Don't worry gains, I'm feeding you. Daddys gonna feed you, gainz *kisses biceps*".

Ok, I essentially gathered from that that we won't be seeing Soulguard's next book until Halo 3 is in our Xboxes, am I right?

I hope I'm not right. Otherwise, we might be waiting until 2007 for Soulguard's next masterpiece... *cries*

Perhaps you could stage some sort of a side-story? About how the Master Chief KILLS ERIC BRUTALLY WITH HIS OWN THUMB? On second thought, perhaps I'm being too hopeful...

In all seriousness, though, Soulguard, it would be awesome to have a side story if you've got the time :)

  • 12.26.2005 4:34 PM PDT
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oh well ill be waiting pm me if anything developes plz,,

now how can i occupy my time hmmmmmmmmm i know ill buy a rifle ,, wait too much moneey,, hmmmmmm oh well ill think of sumfin

~Brute~

  • 12.27.2005 12:38 AM PDT
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Posted by: soulguard

PS: and thanks, Etoli.. are you the same Etoli that created the AWESOME picture over at HaloBabies?


Hehehe, yeah that's me. Thanks. *blushes*
I didn't know you were an HBN goer!

  • 12.27.2005 11:28 AM PDT

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Yeah, I try to read it regularly. I just started reading around the summer, and haven't missed a week yet. I saw the x-mas picture and then your name in the corner, I was instantly blown!

I loved the ODST and the brute... but the grunts just made me feel so fuzzy inside! AWWWW! Awesome Job. I assume you're entering the Art contest over in the Septagon? If not, no matter... haha, perhaps I'll win. teehee

-soulguard

  • 12.27.2005 11:37 AM PDT