Author Topic: Fate Feedback & Discussion (Read 1937 times)

Little Miss Muffet · « **on:** March 12, 2009, 02:01:43 PM »

Post your questions, comments and random thoughts on cheese here.

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2009, 05:24:38 AM »

My Season One review:

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Joss Whedon would be proud. On a network filled with Buffyverse-related and -inspired series (Slayer Academy, Connor), Claire Rooney has taken one of the less loved Buffy characters - Dawn Summers, for those not in the know - and made her part of an ensemble show that ranks among the greatest Buffy Virtual Continuations around.

Many have made comparisons to Sliders and Quantum Leap, and the idea of these characters hopping from dimension to dimension is something that has been explored in the Buffyverse before (the Pylea arc from Angel) but its potential was never fully realised. Claire spotted it, combined it with the mythology of the Key - which could have been further explored in Seasons 6 and 7, but was forgotten - and has created a different kind of show altogether.

I'll admit, when I began the pilot I was a little iffy. But in the space of 20 pages we went from a Dawn spin-off to the ensemble show Fate would become. I didn't like all these characters meeting up at once, but it's like Devon says: "It's Fate". One other thing I really liked is tying into earlier Buffy canon with Kendra's slayer, Sam Zabuto. A nice little knowing wink for the fans.

Jason the treasure hunter is a nice addition to the cast - and he's Jensen Ackles, which, being a Claire Rooney show, is unsurprising - and the rest of the cast is distinctive too. The romantic plotline between Jason and Devon was fairly interesting, but we all knew how it was going to end...

Best episode? Passions. How delightfully absurd and funny. This show's ability to do almost anything with its characters and remain true to them is inspiring. This is the kind of show I wish I could write (or write for... getting the hint, Claire?)

So, in conclusion: Like Eternity, Fate is a one season show that defies expectations. Like Connor, it turned a less popular character into a complex and fascinating one. And like Eternity and Connor, it's now one of my favourite virtual series.

"Fiction at its best. Superb intelligence, emotional, and a pivotal lasting impact to the characters, the series, and to the audience."

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2009, 02:57:10 PM »

Thanks for posting your thoughts Jake. Much appreciated.

Dino · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:58:35 AM »

Bring on Season 2!

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:45:33 AM »

Testified!!

So... how's about it, Claire?

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2009, 11:58:23 AM »

Erm. Yes. Well. Uhm.

You might have a long wait, unless I can keep the Script Frenzy momentum up. 2x01 is on its first draft, which doesn't really count because... urgh. I need Sarah-Jane to hit me with a "good dialogue" stick.

Feel free to grab me on chat and torture me with Enrique, Westlife, Smallvile chatter, Spike adorations or Max/Logan romance until I cave and finish something.

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2009, 11:50:53 AM »

Well, we got a conclusion to Eternity. Suddenly a second season of Fate doesn't seem so impossible.

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2009, 05:24:12 AM »

Lol yes. But I'm not the genius Angelo Shrine is.

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2009, 12:19:43 PM »

Yes, you are.

I'm certain I'm not the only person who thinks this.

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2009, 05:13:32 PM »

Thanks Jake. You are kind

Lukey · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2009, 11:33:56 PM »

After all the wonderful things I've heard and despite my initial reservations as I'm not really a Dawn fan I decided to finally start reading Fate. I read the first episode last night and at the start something just didn't click but by the end of the episode I was totally immersed in the world you have created. I really enjoyed it and even didn't mind Dawn in this. The only problem I have is that whenever I try and open episode 3 it tells me that the file is broken and won't open

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2009, 05:25:41 AM »

Hi Xander

Thanks for reading

I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far.

I haven't been able to figure out what the problem with episode 3 is as I can access it from here (work). Once I get home, I will try and reupload and see if that makes a difference.

Thanks again.

Lukey · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2009, 12:07:09 PM »

Just tried to open episode 3 at work and it still won't open

Looking forward to finishing work at 5 and going home to read episode 2 and maybe 3.

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:21:13 PM »

Hi Xander

I have re-exported and reuploaded the file:
http://roonblah.yolasite.com/resources/fanwritten/fate1x03.pdf

And just in case that doesn't work, I also have a less attractive RTF version:
http://roonblah.yolasite.com/resources/fanwritten/fate1x03.rtf

Hope that helps

Lukey · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2009, 04:39:36 PM »

Thanks for trying Roonblah but it still won't work, I can access all the other episodes without a problem. Maybe it's Fate that I can't read this particular episode.

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2009, 05:15:38 AM »

Aah, but Fate is what I make it :p

Once more with feeling:
http://roonblah.yolasite.com/fate1x03.php

And if that doesn't work, then I think I'd better come up with a jaunty expository tune.

Lukey · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2009, 05:57:30 PM »

Yay that worked. I have a rare day off work tomorrow so gonna read the rest of the season tonight and tomorrow so expect reviews. Thanks for re-uploading so I can read.

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2009, 06:02:11 PM »

Oooh Hug emoticon!

I like virtual hugs. Not real ones. I'm a bit like Ned the PieMan in that regard. Only... a girl. And I don't bring people back from the dead.

Thanks

khurd15 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2009, 05:25:26 PM »

Well I honestly cant wait for A season 2 to make an appearance.
I loved the series and Dawn is seen in a better light. And i cant wait to see it again

Raul Bloodworth · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2010, 08:11:15 AM »

I am currently in the process of designing a "Bring back Fate campaign" to torture Roonblah until she caves and writes Season Two.