Re: The Official Mobius School of Fanbrat Improvement

The Official Mobius School of Fanbrat Improvement by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-05 00:57:00 UTC Reply

Okay, I know that I'm severely new here, but one of my main goals is to go about and improve the fandom that follows the escapades of Sonic the Hedgehog because that is the fandom that got me seriously writing. My cousin, who works on DA and Fanfiction writes Scourge the Hedgehog tales and has volunteered to be my first victim if I ever become experienced enough to try out the following idea:

Frankly, I want to create The Official Mobius School of Fanbrat Improvement. It is indeed a strangely long title, but I thought it fit. I noticed that the PPC seems to think that we of the Sonic fandom are completely and utterly broken and I really want to fix that impression.

What I am doing here is requesting feedback on exactly how broken everyone thinks it is and what I could possibly address. Also, I was wondering exactly how old I have to be in PPC terms to write it.

(If the introduction of this new topic deletes someone's important topic, I humbly apologize. I am just so fired up with ideas at the moment.)

Actually, the PPC has no jurisdiction over OFUs. by Neshomeh on 2014-07-05 07:04:00 UTC Reply

Therefore, nobody needs permission from us to write one, and we're in no position to tell you what age you have to be, either. Back in Ye Olden Dayes, one had to ask for Miss Cam's blessing, but even that is no longer the case—simply credit her for the original idea and do your best to live up to the legacy, and you'll be fine. {= )

I do recommend coming up with a complete outline before you start, though. LOTS of OFUs never get finished, whether because the authors run out of ideas or they simply get distracted by other things, and it's really, really sad. If you're committed enough to plan ahead, you may stand a better chance of not joining the legion of the incomplete.

I don't know enough about the current fandom to give any specific advice, but a couple of my friends were really into Sonic back in the day, and I role-played with them despite knowing practically nothing besides what they told me, so I do have some ancient, ancient fan characters, complete with god-awful art from back when I was twelve or something. I could certainly sign one or two of them up whenever you're ready to accept students.

Good luck! {= )

~Neshomeh

Re: Actually, the PPC has no jurisdiction over OFUs. by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-05 15:36:00 UTC Reply

Wow, really? I am going to do my best, so thank you for the luck, just because I know I'll need it.

As for an outline, I'm already thinking of lots of little mini-storylines, involving the lawsuits that plague the Archie-Sonicverse from SEGA, as well as its own little problems.

I would love if you would do that; sign your characters up for me. That would be absolutely lovely and greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

A Sonic OFU? by eatpraylove on 2014-07-05 01:54:00 UTC Reply

Interesting idea. Personally, I have little experience with the Sonic fandom and its alleged brokenness. I suggest that you read lots of existing Official Fanfiction Universities for inspiration beforehand, particularly OFUM, IAHF (International Academy of Hetalia Fanfiction), and HFA (Hogwarts Fanfiction Academy). (Those are the three complete ones I can think of off the top of my head.)

Since you don't have Permission yet, I would say that's a prerequisite. (Heh-heh.) OFUs in general address canon languages, names (and why you should spell them correctly), personalities, shipping, and general rules. There's also usually a GrammarBootCamp, which is just what it sounds like. >:)

Re: A Sonic OFU? by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-05 15:46:00 UTC Reply

Actually, I just read the Redwall OFU, the Hogwarts OFU, Jay and Acacia's adventures in the Fanfiction University of Middle-Earth, and the Pokemon University. Believe me, I've prepared for this with those and I've already begun developing my ideas. Helping authors who don't understand what exactly they're doing was my original inspiration for coming here.

Permission. Yes. As I'm not sure who is a Permission Giver here, I haven't asked them about it yet. If you would be so kind as to point me in the direction of the right person, I will certainly write up a resume. As I am a quick reader, and have been dedicating the past few weeks on reading anything about you guys I can get my hands on, it still may not be a good enough resume.

I've written down lessons, misspellings I've glimpsed, plot points, and weird ships. I've also looked for the minis in this universe, which are Mini-Chaoses. I wouldn't go about changing that, but I have ideas on their attacks, what they eat in addition to the required Mini diet of bacon and raw eggs, and where their loyalties lie. I have a fairly good understanding of grammar and I know quite a bit about the personalities, likes, and dislikes of the canon characters.

If this still isn't enough, I am definitely going to find more OFU stories to read and mull over. Thank you for your feedback and advice.

Read the article I linked to. (nm) by eatpraylove on 2014-07-06 13:39:00 UTC Reply

Apologies by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-06 15:55:00 UTC Reply

I just looked over what I said yesterday and it strikes me as unbearably cocky. So many apologies. I am definitely not prepared for this, because I just began reading the Events list. I am incredibly sorry for sounding and acting so full of myself.

Sonichu. Just..... Sonichu.......... by AdmiralSakai on 2014-07-05 01:20:00 UTC Reply

(For those of you unfamiliar with Sonichu the "webcomic" or its creator and legions of adoring trolls, just Google it. I'm not linking any of that here. It's not what I would consider remotely NSFW (at least at first...) but still, be warned. Out there be monsters.)

That unpleasantness aside, I can see where you're coming from on this. Being a devout member of the Halo fandom, I am occasionally accosted by people whose only knowledge of the game is that one Stufic and can't tell their Sangheili from their San'shyuum, so while my initial reaction to Sonic is to ignore it and imagine some ungodly morass, I will freely admit that I am in no position to make that judgement.

I'd say go for it- I like to think that I've done a markedly good thing all on my lonesome by directing some of the hatred for J.C.'s AVATAR to better targets, and I don't see why you can't help bring the Sonic community the recognition it deserves.

I realize this is more motivational speech than analysis, but I really do think it needed to be said...

Re: Sonichu. Just..... Sonichu.......... by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-05 15:56:00 UTC Reply

Thank you, AdmiralSakai. I will check out the recommended webcomic, just to see what I'm up against.

You should be a motivational speaker. I think you could speak to other agents about their own small depressions involving the crazier of their randoms that give everyone else a bad name. Just thank you for motivating me even more. I hope that your own fandom issues become easier to deal with.

Re: The Official Mobius School of Fanbrat Improvement by zdimensia on 2014-07-05 01:06:00 UTC Reply

How long have you been here?

And then...

How can I help?

I'm not up on the video games, but I can learn the cartoons.

I seem to recall reading a comic panel where it says Sonic is the only creature that can whistle at that pitch, and Dulcy the Dragon is the only one who can hear it.

Re: The Official Mobius School of Fanbrat Improvement by Tweedle-Day on 2014-07-05 16:05:00 UTC Reply

I've been here on the Posting Board for two or three weeks, I believe. However, I've been following the adventures of the PPC for two years because I enjoy everyone's snark and writing styles.

As for help, I just need an overview of exactly how broken the fandom seems to an outsider or a PPC agent, in addition to what I could focus on improving. The video games are what I need the most help on because I know their respective story lines, but not the various moves and weaknesses of the video game characters. I'm an Archie Comics girl all the way, but I know Sonic X, SATAM, and a little Sonic Underground. The video games I can mostly ask my companions about.

So, yeah, what I truly need is ideas upon what I should focus on teaching the fans and input on exactly how shattered the fandom is. I have ideas for lessons and I've researched OFUs for the past few weeks, so other than that, I should be good.