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Post by Nimras on Nov 1, 2006 1:38:17 GMT -5
Tales From Cabin Eight: The Halloween Away From Homeby dan4884 Ohhh, Cabin Eight story time! *squeal* Err, correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought you couldn’t paint Kadoaties black? I love the idea of a brain tree costume. Too many are plot characters (which always seems rather ironic to me, since they’re characters of a story pretending to be characters from a story…) This line should have been the quote of the week for the NT this week… the mental image was too perfect for the Halloween theme. …. FyLis Brain Hog? I have to ask you just how tired you were when this whole idea occurred to you, Dan. And how many cups of coffee or whatever were in your system.  Because it’s madly brilliant. You know that fine line that separates madness and genius? This sits right on top of it, teetering. Nice way to trip it out and confuse it. And how typical of the adults to show up after the problem’s been taken care of.
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Post by Nimras on Nov 1, 2006 2:03:05 GMT -5
The Korbat from Krawk Island
by myfallenrevival4
I’m not sure about the rest of the time, but at 11PM at night that’s an incredibly disturbing thing to read. Just so you know.
*brain melts* So... does this mean they can see him digesting the vampires and stuff? Since they could see the one (and the make-up kit) that was already in his system. Who’d need to take biology after seeing that?
I must confess, I am a little surprised by how easily they got along with the Korbat the next time they see him. And why hadn’t the Quiggle eaten him? It says he ate them ‘all’…
Other than that though, I enjoyed this story. *grin* It was fun and quirky.
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Post by Huntress on Nov 1, 2006 5:54:45 GMT -5
Thanks for all the reviews, guys ^^ That comic of mine was literally ancient, didn´t even think about Halloween when I drew this. Eh, I really, really, really wanna do reviews this week but the truth is, I was stuck writing a report for the past half a week, finished it yesterday near midnight. Happy life of a freshman. Now I have an essay to deal with, shall get started this evening. But I have enough time to get around to reviewing stuff somewhere around Thursday when I get home.
Things are piling up x.X But atleast they keep the time flowing quickly and reading Times stuff is always a good rest x3
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2006 9:48:50 GMT -5
Halloween Marathon Also by dreagoddess by scheffleraVery original idea - it would have worked well at any time of the year, but it's great as a Halloween thing  I really enjoyed reading it, partly because it was so well written and partly because it was such a good idea. It's almost a shame it was only a short story and not a longer series so you could have included more little stories of what happened in each place.
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Post by ngc_5128 on Nov 1, 2006 13:18:24 GMT -5
Hello, I am a new member, and I joined after the review post was made, but I would appreciate any reviews on my article, Costumes for the Last Minute Trick or Treater. I would be more then happy to reciprocate with some reviews of my own |
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Post by Salah~ on Nov 1, 2006 13:34:24 GMT -5
Hi new person! *scrambles to find article*
Immediate reaction: Yay! Nova costume! While we're on the subject, are you interested in signing the 'Save the Novas' petition? It's an effort to stop the heartless use of novas in the battledome.
Uh... right. Anyway...
It's good that you remembered to include the mummy costume. Some things just can't be left out. The bobblehead idea interests me, probably because you pointed out that it invovles tying a rope around your neck. The Christmas Kookith costume is just plain awesome. An actual real working costume idea! And, of course, it involves a box. Costumes made from decorated boxes just wow me for some reason.
TNT better watch out for scammers disguised as the Tax Beast, though. Maybe they should add that to their list of scams to avoid. The Wall of Shame, I think it's called?
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*pokes Changes of Heart* I'd love it if you could give me a review for that.
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Post by ngc_5128 on Nov 1, 2006 14:23:58 GMT -5
Changes of Heart by moonshadow711 This is the first Short Story I have ever read in the NT, I usually stick to just the articles I will definitely have to get to reading more of the stories now. I found that the first two paragraphs were a bit...off (? hard to describe what I mean here, akward might be the word I am looking for)...but no worries, the rest of the story more then made up for it I really liked the exchange between Jhudora and Illusen. My favourite bit was this: This story reads like it could use a sequel, you left me on the edge of my seat  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2006 14:47:18 GMT -5
I had hoped to do more reviews today, maybe even finish them off...
But, I simply do not feel up to doing any more reviews for this issue.
In a way, I am all Halloween-ed out.
I have a headache and my throat hurts, and the last thing I wish to do now is sit still.
That said, I apologize if I have not been able to review your work this week.
I'll have to put in that extra bit of effort to catch your next peice.
I shall return for as many reviews as I can muster next week.
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Post by Salah~ on Nov 1, 2006 15:43:01 GMT -5
Changes of Heart by moonshadow711 This is the first Short Story I have ever read in the NT, I usually stick to just the articles I will definitely have to get to reading more of the stories now. I found that the first two paragraphs were a bit...off (? hard to describe what I mean here, akward might be the word I am looking for)...but no worries, the rest of the story more then made up for it I really liked the exchange between Jhudora and Illusen. My favourite bit was this: This story reads like it could use a sequel, you left me on the edge of my seat Thanks. I never intended to write a sequel, but now I've gotten a bunch of neomails begging for one, so I'm trying to think of something to write. |
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Post by Ebil on Nov 1, 2006 17:14:47 GMT -5
*has gotten bored of going down the list and is picking out random things to review* The Scaredy YurbleAwww  that was a sad story. but setting aside my opinions on sad stories in general, it was pretty good, It was well-written and the imagery was nice, although I can't say anything about how surprising the ending was because I accidentally read some of the reviews, so I knew what was going to happen 0-0; A Spooky Halloween, pt 4 AWWWW. he's in a sweet little jazan costume :3 it was kind of surprising that this one didn't tie in to the other three but I guess it would make sense that they'd end the night by dressing up in costumes and... erm, are they planning on going trick-or-treating? now that i'm re-reading it, it seems as though maybe they're just dressing up. And i liked how Tombstones got his head stuck in the pumpkin  A Royal Halloween
0-0 I LOVE THIS. I'm not sure what, but something about that story makes it very appealing to me ^^ it's also impressive that you can write a good story without having to have the main chracter go off on a grand adventure - rather, just have her sitting at home and doing next to mothing - and still make the story engaging and fun. (LOL the esophagor ate them >=D) Bitten by DarknessMmm, good story ^^ shouldn't have left his window open, should he I like it, it's appropriately spooky for halloween, unlike those of us who chickened out and wrote something llight and funnny instead XD and the custom pic is very interesting. it's not drawn in the usual neopets style. |
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Post by Dan on Nov 1, 2006 17:32:44 GMT -5
Tales From Cabin Eight: The Halloween Away From Homeby dan4884 Ohhh, Cabin Eight story time! *squeal* Err, correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought you couldn’t paint Kadoaties black? I love the idea of a brain tree costume. Too many are plot characters (which always seems rather ironic to me, since they’re characters of a story pretending to be characters from a story…) This line should have been the quote of the week for the NT this week… the mental image was too perfect for the Halloween theme. …. FyLis Brain Hog? I have to ask you just how tired you were when this whole idea occurred to you, Dan. And how many cups of coffee or whatever were in your system. Because it’s madly brilliant. You know that fine line that separates madness and genius? This sits right on top of it, teetering. Nice way to trip it out and confuse it. And how typical of the adults to show up after the problem’s been taken care of. Thanks, Nim. ^^ I didn't even check about the Kadoatie thing, just assumed. XD Oh well. As for the name of the creature, it came to me when I was at school one day and it was too perfect to pass up. XD I wasn't tired at all. o_0 Does that mean I'm mad already? |
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Post by Kat on Nov 2, 2006 10:39:54 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]Trick or Scream! by blubblub317
It's a Blubby story! XD Anyway, the start was nice and just descriptive enough, but I had a little trouble following Leyla and Isabel...I mean, distinguishing between the two. There was this part in their conversation where I only saw their names, so I forgot briefly what species and colors they were. But besides that, the plot had an unexpected twist, at least it was unexpected for me, and the ending left me hanging. Good show with the hanging strategy.[/shadow]
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Post by TC - Back From the Dead... on Nov 2, 2006 11:35:43 GMT -5
TC's Reviews!
Comics
A Spooky Halloween, pt 4 by ghostkomorichu - Awww...poor Komo! Vute comic, and love the expressions!
Being Eliv Thade Art by tristess by autoc007 - ROFLES! I luffs this! Those must've been hard for the little guy to pronounce, and it went unrewarded! Poor guy...
The Collar by ssjelitegirl - ROFFLE! I never knew Von Roo did that...
Flapdoodle: Trick Or Treat! by obviousfakename - HAH! Nice twist on a familiar halloween form!
Neopups Halloween by coshi_dragonite ? - Heh, the comic's as great as ever, but what happened to the usuall artwork? It used to look so much more different...and, well, professional. Not that this isn't great art-wise...I just can't help feeling it used to look better...or am I thinking of something else?
Darkest Corner: Independence by dark_elfa - ...I don't really get it, sorry. Great art, though.
Life Improvised by keng200 - Is that really what happens when you go grave-digging? And when did TNT get so morbid, despite it being Halloween? Great comic, nice pencil work!
Articles
Ahnnilator's Guide to the Deserted Fairground by cyneo_masters2 - Very cute and very fun...reminds me of my old Neoschool Survival articles! Very well done!
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Post by Retired Blub on Nov 2, 2006 14:53:27 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300] Trick or Scream! by blubblub317 It's a Blubby story! XD Anyway, the start was nice and just descriptive enough, but I had a little trouble following Leyla and Isabel...I mean, distinguishing between the two. There was this part in their conversation where I only saw their names, so I forgot briefly what species and colors they were. But besides that, the plot had an unexpected twist, at least it was unexpected for me, and the ending left me hanging. Good show with the hanging strategy.[/shadow] Thanks Kat! Yep, there hasn't been a Blubby story in awhile. ^^ And TC! Woah, I haven't seen you here forever! Welcome back. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2006 16:21:43 GMT -5
Aubrise and the Gebmid Mystery: Part Oneby rookina Oh…. Lost Desert and the Gebmids. *grin* I am a little confused by your use of the apostrophe as quotation marks for thoughts. I guess I’m just too used to the British way of doing dialog, because I kept thinking it was emphasized speech. Once I figured out what you were doing though, it made sense. Thanks for the review, nimras I'm confused now though - I am British and I've always used double quotes for speech and single quotes for thought - how do you do it? |
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Because it’s madly brilliant. You know that fine line that separates madness and genius? This sits right on top of it, teetering. 
I really enjoyed reading it, partly because it was so well written and partly because it was such a good idea. It's almost a shame it was only a short story and not a longer series so you could have included more little stories of what happened in each place.
that was a sad story. but setting aside my opinions on sad stories in general, it was pretty good, It was well-written and the imagery was nice, although I can't say anything about how surprising the ending was because I accidentally read some of the reviews, so I knew what was going to happen 0-0;
neo username - dan4884 
