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Post by Drake on Aug 3, 2014 21:03:28 GMT -5
I actually had the same reaction as Star. I've been trying to stick out of this because of the snippiness going around, but I feel like I should speak up now.
1. I agree with Star. It doesn't really make sense.
As for the rest (which are kind of related), I think it's fair that all titles should be tied to the main universe. I mean, I wouldn't enforce it if it was my site but I totally get it. Why else would you come somewhere like here if it wasn't to build something with other people? I do admit I feel as if we should have a little more faith in people, but it's also fair to say that people sometimes haven't proved deserving of faith in the past. That being said, if something does only vaguely tie into the main universe, but does use ancestors/descendents, or tries to tie into other titles through events (such as in the future the ramifications of, say, Superman killing Lex Luthor were involved in the story...which is if the Superman writer had that happen....I think it would be fine. But whatever. This thread has gone a little too far down the emotional drain in my opinion. I'd rather we just stick with whatever the admins want and move on.
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Post by adrini on Aug 4, 2014 17:02:41 GMT -5
Ya, I remember Goth Thea. Not a pleasant experience. I also remember what I reigned her in from.
Writers have connections to characters, thus why they are claimed. If there is any form of respect to be honored it is that. Going into a title and destroying characters and aspects I know are beloved both by the primary Auther and it's followers is the definition of what were trying to avoid.
It also destroys a real chance to work with another writer. Yes, having to work with another person can be tricky. But it's also the reason we are here.
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Post by Stardrifter on Aug 4, 2014 17:21:40 GMT -5
By that definition then we are destroying every DC character we write with any difference. How is writing an alternate reality version of a character destroying anything if the original is still there? Are the Ultimate. Marvel comics destroying the 616 characters? Do the DCAU shows/movies destroy the DC comic characters?
If it's the rule it's the rule, and it's not something I'll quit the site over or anything or I would have done so. But I don't agree with it and wanted to contest the idea that we're all in agreement.
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Post by BrainiacPhive on Dec 12, 2014 10:18:35 GMT -5
Is this still a thing?
As in, Are Time Travel stories out?
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Post by adrini on Dec 12, 2014 12:32:45 GMT -5
This is a sensitive topic as of late. But I will say there are a few safety rules.
The main concern is time travel affecting other writers as this is a world building page. So long as you keep the effect of the time travel to your story or the stories of people who have signed off on it it's actually alright. Just send a few PMs and give people heads up if it introduces any elements that could cause issues for them so there aren't any wrinkles to blow up later.
It's just one area where you do have to be mindful not to cause problems for anyone else. Try to be careful and there isn't really an issue.
Also characters belong to the writers who have claimed them, if you want to borrow one send a PM and go from there. The majority of our writers are very good at working with folks so long as the character in question isn't busy.
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Post by BrainiacPhive on Dec 12, 2014 15:32:20 GMT -5
Thanks adrini, but I think the majority of that is covered in the thread, but thank you for the recap.
So, essentially, provided I don't interrupt the flow of other writers stories (not much chance of that if I'm doing what I am doing) then it should be OK? I'm thinking of a way that would allow it to be tied into the group page you have going on, but, with the characters and history, I'm not sure if taking the time travel element out of it makes it less than what it was before.
I really was just trying to establish whether there is a definitive veto on these kind of stories/characters
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Post by adrini on Dec 12, 2014 16:36:26 GMT -5
If you want to be *paranoid*, which is the kind of person I am, I can make a thread where writers can look over elements that could/might cause issues. Not enough to give away the story entirely, just to double check for issues. One way to (hopefully) make sure it works with everyone.
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Post by cross on Dec 30, 2014 10:19:53 GMT -5
Just a quick question here. I haven't read through this thread because it seems like a sore subject.
In my title, could I time jump ahead 5 years? It would really only affect Hub City and the Catman book and I wouldn't be doing any crossovers with other parts of the Ultimate Universe. Is this a no no or is it good?
If this is not a possibility, could I do an alternate earth story?
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Post by DiscipleofBob on Dec 30, 2014 10:55:15 GMT -5
Just a quick question here. I haven't read through this thread because it seems like a sore subject. In my title, could I time jump ahead 5 years? It would really only affect Hub City and the Catman book and I wouldn't be doing any crossovers with other parts of the Ultimate Universe. Is this a no no or is it good? If this is not a possibility, could I do an alternate earth story? Well, there are two ways to go about this: The first is to say that your current Catman is actually five years ago and that the timeskip would actually bring him to the present. I'm honestly not sure if there would be anything in that scenario that would violate continuity. The second is if you really did do a future storyline, you would not be able to reference any "future" events, like a Justice League or whether certain characters not claimed by you are alive or dead. This would technically be considered an alternate future in that if you dropped the title and someone else picked up Catman or Hub City they could deviate from your future storyline if they so wished. Last I checked this compromise seemed to suit everyone on the site, but if anyone has strong objections to this let me know.
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Post by Stardrifter on Dec 30, 2014 11:14:51 GMT -5
I don't have a problem. Just posted because you asked if I had a strong objection. Thought you might need it.
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Post by cross on Dec 30, 2014 13:46:51 GMT -5
Ok. I don't think I can make my current Catman story be set 5 years ago due to the characters use by Bird of Prey and Green Arrow. The story I am interested in writing would be a complete game changer for Hub City and its characters but would (from what I can tell) not affect anyone else in the shared universe. Thanks for clearing this up. I will go ahead and not move forward with this idea.
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Post by adrini on Dec 30, 2014 13:48:46 GMT -5
PM me. We'll see what you have in mind and you we can do.
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Post by cross on Mar 21, 2015 12:09:08 GMT -5
I'm trying not to spoil anything with a story arc that I am planning. Could I have one character come from the Crime Syndicate Earth come to our prime earth?
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Post by adrini on Mar 21, 2015 12:54:17 GMT -5
Pining.
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Post by cross on Mar 21, 2015 17:05:27 GMT -5
I'd love for us to map out our current Multiverse.
You'd have us (Earth Prime, Earth 1, Ultimate Prime, whatever) then we could designate the Nightmare Earth.
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