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Post by Tay - Sock Eater on Jul 30, 2006 4:04:26 GMT -5
Yes, and reviews of my article "The Art of Fishing" would be appreciated. I hope to get in at least two more short story or article reviews before Issue 251.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 6:08:51 GMT -5
Wow, thanks so much for all of the reviews everyone <3 Thread is so long already  I will endeavor to add my own reviews asap  |
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Post by Star on Jul 30, 2006 8:31:03 GMT -5
Hi! *hugs avatar* Anyway, could someone please review my short story One Bar of Chocolate? I'll do short story reviews after I've posted this.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 9:13:30 GMT -5
The Day 250 Struck: Part One by plutoplus1 & puppy200010
Normally, I don't read too many series...but this one sounds intriguing.
I like your clever use of the number 250. You could have taken it way, WAY too far, but you used it only enough to not make the reader tired of hearing 250. I look forward to continuing this series next week.
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Post by Star on Jul 30, 2006 9:31:47 GMT -5
Short Story Reviews The 250s by kemppotatoe This was a nice idea to celebrate the 250th anniversary. It was a teeny weeny bit cliched but it was OK because you had some original ideas to balance it out. A good job.  Unnatural Beauty by nut862 I thought this was a lovely story. I especially liked Prikkela and her bossiness, so my favourite part was the first bit after Ohndig had fallen out of the tree. I liked the ending as well. A really, really good story that was really well written (wish I could write like that). A Bunch of Letters Again by ladyariel32 I read this and then went to read the previous in the series (spiffy letters in the first one by the way!) and I absolutely LOVED them all! I could really get a sense of their characters and see their friendship developing. A really good read! The Issue 250 Delivery by shadowcristal & precious_katuch14 This was an original idea - I haven't read a story about pets delivering the NT yet. The ending was funny as well. I liked it very much. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 12:39:00 GMT -5
The 250s by kemppotatoe
I liked this story a lot. It was simple, short, easily readable, and quite well-written. Though I was expecting something like that to happen, it was written nicely and I enjoyed reading it.
And yes, here's to 500 bazillion more NTs!
Unnatural Beauty by nut862
This is a really nice story. I didn't find it as easy-to-read as some other stories, but it was very well-written and tells a great story, albeit a simple one. The characters, even the Weewoo's, were all very well-defined and that is something I must praise you for. Prikella was a nice contrast to Miss Azide and Ohndig, though I found it odd that Ohndig never referred to Prikella as "Aunt Prikella," but that's just me.
A Bunch of Letters Again by ladyariel32
This was much longer than I had expected, but it was very nice. The pictures surprised me quite a bit, but that was very welcome, as well. The characters progress very well throughout the story, and their writing styles are distinct as well and that adds a lot of depth and personality to each character. Though I don't have time now, I definitely hope to be able to read your other "Bunch of Letters" at some time.
I don't have time right now to finish my short story reviews, but as soon as I do, I will. I look forward to reading the rest of these great stories and I hope to see some reviews for my story "Patience" as well.
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Post by costaricangirl on Jul 30, 2006 12:53:06 GMT -5
Hey, anyone willing to review "The Mynci Squad: Part Two"? I've had one helpful review already--thanks Choc! I'll get going on some reviews myself today.
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Post by Nimras on Jul 30, 2006 13:28:01 GMT -5
CCR Part 12 by Nimras - Nice climactic scene! Although I'm still doubtful of Jasagh's DEATH. The only problem with this is that is ended. Thank you! Well, he's just as dead as Kass is in my Meridell universe... *decides not to mention how she's never brought up Kass in her stories* I feel really bad about asking for reviews when I can't do any this week... I've done them every week exept this week and last because I'm homeless at the moment. I'm not sure when I'll get back online, but I'll read back when I am. And just because this series is over, doesn't mean there won't be any more... I just hope they're shorter. >.< |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 15:09:37 GMT -5
Here I am to finish this week's reviews! If I missed your -whatever-, because it's not on Tashni's list, tell me and I'll try to review it.
The Issue 250 Delivery by shadowcristal & precious_katuch14
This was a nice story. I liked it. It was well-written and things were described nicely. Good job!
One Bar of Chocolate by star_29791
I loved this story! It was incredibly easy-to-read, not too long, and had incredible flow. The characters were nicely laid out and worked well with one another. Everything fit in place, too. The ending was priceless, but I must ask, were any Weewoos harmed in the making of this story? *hehehe* Like I said, I loved this one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 16:31:45 GMT -5
Thank you Blub, Tashni, Writingwolf, and Pam for your reviews. I'd love to say I'd get some reviews done, but I just got back from vacation and I have tons of stuff going on this week...  I'll do my best. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2006 17:43:39 GMT -5
Battledome-ify Your Neopian Times Items
Good article, you two. I appreciated that you found different uses for these items than "throw it," "hit your opponent with it," etc. But then, I expected that from both of you. Although I agree with whoever else said it that some of these descriptions were funnier to me than others, you did a good job finding a plausible use for each item. And it seemed that their uses became more serious as the list went on.
It was good for Neopian Times Issue 3 you put "Hurl those entertaining pages at your opponent, and while they are distracted by the illustrious comics and stories, pull out a more damaging weapon… " to show that you don't think it will actually do a lot of damage.
I thought I was going to do more reviews, but I really don't feel too well at the moment. Maybe a little later. This one will probably see some editing, then, too.
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Post by Belle on Jul 30, 2006 18:32:43 GMT -5
A Bunch of Letters Again by ladyariel32 I read this and then went to read the previous in the series (spiffy letters in the first one by the way!) and I absolutely LOVED them all! I could really get a sense of their characters and see their friendship developing. A really good read! Thank you, Star. *glomps and gives you soggy muffin* I'm glad you enjoyed it. ^^ A Bunch of Letters Again by ladyariel32This was much longer than I had expected, but it was very nice. The pictures surprised me quite a bit, but that was very welcome, as well. The characters progress very well throughout the story, and their writing styles are distinct as well and that adds a lot of depth and personality to each character. Though I don't have time now, I definitely hope to be able to read your other "Bunch of Letters" at some time. Thank you for the review, Wolf. ^^ *gives watery muffin* I really appreciate it. About the length, for some reason, with each "Letters" story I write, it gets longer and longer. p:p I love Yannagiba and Isis and they write themselves most of the time. p:) -- I'll be doing a few more reviews in a while. ^^ Reviews for my short story, A Bunch of Letters Again would still be much appreciated. |
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Post by Belle on Jul 30, 2006 19:03:13 GMT -5
Article Review[/u]
The Cheesy Villains Awards by dan4884 and blubblub317
Tell you what, the title made me a little apprehensive at first because I wondered if it would seem a bit cliche (I think it was Sloth's picture that made me apprehensive, actually. p:p *shudders*). One paragraph later, I had totally forgotten why I was skeptical in the first place. You two really pumped out some really cool (and outrageous) awards.
Blub, Dan, this was awesome! I really enjoyed it. The "Roffle" factor increased as the article progressed. My personal favourite award was the Hottest Villain Award (*swoons over Razul*) not just because of Razul but because of Taelia's cheesiness. She rules. pXD Running a close second is the Most Tastiest Villain Award. My slow brain totally figured out that the *beep* Chia was actually the Jelly Chia five minutes too late. p:p I also loved the Sloth and the Slothettes. Blub, did you write that cheesy song? 'Cause I have a feeling you did. If Dan wrote it, though, my hat's off to you, cheesy grandfather. Honestly, I wish the song could have been a little longer because I was enjoying it. But the audience had to throw tomatoes. Boo.
The only thing I didn't quite like was Sloth winning the Worst Costume Award but only because I totally expected it. pXD I would have liked it more if someone else won and Sloth tried to steal the award for himself. p:p Hehe...
Anyway, overall, a Roffle read with lines worthy of being MQs. p:p Great job, Dad and Gramps. p;)
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Post by Tay - Sock Eater on Jul 30, 2006 22:34:00 GMT -5
[/u] The Cheesy Villains Awards by dan4884 and blubblub317Tell you what, the title made me a little apprehensive at first because I wondered if it would seem a bit cliche (I think it was Sloth's picture that made me apprehensive, actually.  *shudders*). One paragraph later, I had totally forgotten why I was skeptical in the first place. You two really pumped out some really cool (and outrageous) awards. Blub, Dan, this was awesome! I really enjoyed it. The "Roffle" factor increased as the article progressed. My personal favourite award was the Hottest Villain Award (*swoons over Razul*) not just because of Razul but because of Taelia's cheesiness. She rules.  Running a close second is the Most Tastiest Villain Award. My slow brain totally figured out that the *beep* Chia was actually the Jelly Chia five minutes too late. I also loved the Sloth and the Slothettes. Blub, did you write that cheesy song? 'Cause I have a feeling you did. If Dan wrote it, though, my hat's off to you, cheesy grandfather. Honestly, I wish the song could have been a little longer because I was enjoying it. But the audience had to throw tomatoes. Boo. The only thing I didn't quite like was Sloth winning the Worst Costume Award but only because I totally expected it. I would have liked it more if someone else won and Sloth tried to steal the award for himself. Hehe... Anyway, overall, a Roffle read with lines worthy of being MQs. Great job, Dad and Gramps.  [/quote] o___o YOUR slow brain? I read this yesterday or the day before, and I STILL hadn't figured out who *beep* Chia was! *faints* Well, um, I'm off to read something so I can do a review. ^^ |
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Post by Nut on Jul 31, 2006 8:58:33 GMT -5
Whoot, Issue 250 is out! ^^ *huggles her White Weewoo plushie* I'd love to have reviews for Unnatural Beauty. ^^ I'm glad it seems to have come out all right; I was a bit worried about it because I wrote it between 1 and 4 AM just before we moved, when I was falling asleep, and did no editing at all on it. I'm glad it worked out. There are several pieces I want to read in this issue, and I really am going to try to review them. ^^ Internet, please, please don't have any more problems... Aw, thanks, Star! ^^ Prikkela was lots of fun to write. The first part was the most enjoyable for me to write, so I'm glad the ending turned out nicely in spite of that. ^^ Thanks for the review, Writingwolf. ^^ I know it's a simple plot, but I liked the idea behind it. ^^ I'm glad you liked the characters; they were fun to write. ^^ As for the "Aunt" title... I'm not sure what to say about that, but not everyone calls their elders by a title. I used to call adults by their first names. So, it's just part of Ohndig's character.  |
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I will endeavor to add my own reviews asap 
I'll do my best. ;D
