I'm bored - let's create a Fan Fic with Fan Characters!

Kickback · 05-25-2008, 03:02 AM

So, looking through some *REALLY* old stuff, I found the first real FanFic I ever did back in ... 2001? I was part of an online RPG forum (somehow connected to TransFans.net) and I decided to write a FanFic of our RPG characters while we RP'd our little hearts out.

In time, the FanFic became more popular than the RPG, but the game died out and thus I was unable to finish the fic, or exactly whatever I was doing with it. But that being said, I loved having the creative freedom to turn characters in to whatever I wanted, giving them unique personalities, and their own little histories.

So.

I'm going to write a FanFic. I'm going to set it in whatever continuity we decide to set it in (G1 cartoon/G1 Marvel comic, BW/BM, RID, Arm/Ene/Cyb, Animated), and I will take your characters with the descriptions you give them and create a fanfic.

Unless no one wants to do this, in which case we'll just forget it. But it could create some fun in this forum again, which seems to always be lacking somewhat (writing allows the reader to create the Fan Art in their head ... I wish more people saw writing as that).

So who is on board? And what continuity should I set this in? I'm leaning against Beast Wars/Beast Machines, just because it is so flushed out enough as it is. G1 Marvel is tough, and I don't follow IDW's stuff enough to care to try to fit it in there. So my preferences would be G1 cartoon, RID, the Arm/Ene/Cyb universe, or even Animated.

Discuss! I'm leaning towards G1 cartoon/Animated myself

DaraRex2.0 · 05-26-2008, 02:37 AM

I vouche for G1 or Animated. Some people had better get on this boat, as it is an awesome idea.

What sort of plans do you have for the continuity?

blitzwingfan94 · 05-26-2008, 01:30 PM

I dig it. I also go for animated, but G1 is good as well.

edit: Me gots a character.

Domino
Faction:Autobots
Alt Mode:Cybertronian Stealth Car
Catch Phrase:Stealth is deadlier than any weapon
Personality: Domino was created for one thing: Total destruction. He was trained by the decepticons strongest Martial Artist to learn the ways of the ninja. But on one fateful day, his destiny was turned around. Now he is one of the greatest Martial Artists, for the Autobots. He was meant for killing, now he is meant for saving.

EDIT:Just saying, I changed his alt mode.

Dropshot · 05-26-2008, 02:56 PM

The movie continuity could be great, like the beginning of Megatron's obsession with the allspark.

Caine · 05-26-2008, 02:58 PM

Brilliant idea. I'm in.

I'm for Animated.

Caine or Bloodhound

Faction :: Decepticons

Optional Sub-Faction :: Decepticon Secret Police

Type :: Triple Changer

Alt Modes ::
#1 Cybertronian Assault Helicopter heavily resembling Russian Mil Mi-24 Hind, but of course bigger and quite armed, for air-to-air or (mainly) air recon missions.

#2 Cybertronian Quadrupedal Walker Tank with Fusion Cannon
Resembling mechanical scorpion with dual machine guns in front to replace its 'pincers', four legs and cannon/sting for ground assaults. (pretty much like Scrapmetal mold from AEC)

Weapons on Robot Mode :: Dual Barreled Fusion Rifle & Rotor blades (like movie Blackout).

Short Biography ::

A Version :: Drop-dead Megatron's loyalist, Bloodhound's sole purpose is clearing paths for the advancement of the Decepticons cause, even if it would mean the sacrifice of his very own Spark and existence, Bloodhound will surely do it.

B Version :: "The Decepticon Secret Police", among those chosen fews within Decepticons' ranks, one of the most feared are Bloodhound. His rampant and insatiable appetite for destruction are without doubt. Tragically, he was once a promising Autobot Elite Guard recruit named Foxhowl, but during a fatal encounter with Decepticons forces, he was the most badly damaged bot, cease to surrender and cowering in fear like his fellow recruits, barely functioning at the end of battle, and to make things worse, he was abandoned by his friends, the ones that he sacrificed himself for. When he was taken by Decepticons to Kaon to be detained as Prisoners of War, Megatron himself saw a bright prospect within his Spark, and he decided not to remove his Spark. Instead, under Megatron's order, he was being repaired and treated nicely by the captives. And further agitated by Megatron about how careless and corrupted the Autobots are, given the fact that they abandoned him like cowards, yet, he himself keep struggling till the last drop of Energon against the advancing Cons, Bloodhound finally decided to pledge his allegiance to Megatron & the Decepticons. Within Decepticons ranks, he never cease to amaze his superior officers, thus finally earning him the righteous spot among the elite Decepticon Secret Police. Thus, further allowing his exact plans for revenge against the corrupted Autobots.

General Tekno · 05-26-2008, 05:46 PM

Why not use the Transtech universe as a backdrop?

Here's my suggestion... we begin some time after the events of the club comics, to avoid any continuity problems.

Though it remained devoid of a conflict for aeons, Cybertron finally falls into a state of war, between the Axions (guardians of Axiom Nexus, gateway to other worlds, and agents of peace) and the Primacons (a faction convinced that Cybertron should not just be a hub of interstellar peace and travel, but the center of a cross-dimensional empire. Each faction is made up of Maximals, Autobots, Predacons, and Decepticons distributed along somewhat fractured lines (there may be 'cons in the Axion faction, and 'bots in the Primacon faction). The recruits from other realms however are critical to the war effort, and whoever controls the gateways controls the fate of the war, as the Transtechs lack experience with war.

I don't know who would lead the Axions, but it could very well be that the balance that tipped the scales into war was a very charismatic aberration from another reality, who recruited the Primacons in the name of rule and conquest over other worlds... in this universe, he has been known as Joe.

The advantage of Transtech though is that it lets people bring in characters from multiple universes, from G1 to Marvel UK to Beast Wars to Animated.

TriBlurr · 05-26-2008, 09:16 PM

G1 or Beast Wars would be preferable.....I have no developed fan characters from anything else......though i am re-adapting one for animated.

SPLIT LIP · 05-26-2008, 09:17 PM

Transtech Universe is a good idea. That way we can have all the fan characters together when needed.

My character is brief:

His name Chuckles. He is an evil Decepticon.

He is about 22 feet tall, medium build with a chin that talks to him and only him. He is not powerful, but can lift things. He turns into a ROFLcopter similar to BM Obsidian with a rounded cockpit resembling a happy face. His primary weapons are "LOL" warheads and laughing gas. He can also use his baldes as cutters, short swords and buzzsaws but often prefers hand-to-hand combat. He is very funny if not all that competant but much moreso than his peers. He only speaks when he either has something important or funny to say. (usually the two get mised together, so he doesn't talk a whole lot) he loves action, and is quite content with just chasing down Autobots in helicopter mode or beating them with his fists. He is a fast flyer, but a slow runner. Often forgets which form he's in if he get preoccupied. Earth comedy is his favourite, even if he doesn't always know what they're talking about. He can't jump very high and has poor agility, but is untouchable in Copter mode.

Also, if you need my help writing peices, I could chip in in that department.

General Tekno · 05-26-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Transtech Universe is a good idea. That way we can have all the fan characters together when needed.

That was my idea.

As for a fan character, I've got a couple that could work - they currently need detailed bios though, as I could probably come up with complex backstories easily.

Gaveltron - Decepticon Executor of Justice
Altmode: Giant, floating judge's gavel with a thing to hammer on

"I never shall yield, till we come face to face."

Quickie bio: Committed to the notion of justice above all else, Gaveltron is the tool in the Decepticon arsenal used to best mete out punishment on traitors and deserters. Persistent - will go to the ends of the known universe to hunt down a criminal and try and execute him on the spot. Has a cruel streak in his application of justice, which is why he is a Decepticon in the first place - they let him carry out whatever punishment he deems fits the crime, no matter how heineous. Transforms into a giant floating gavel capable of interstellar flight. In robot mode, wields a long staff and heavily durable shield. Gaveltron's strength is also his weakness, however- he is known for pursuing his quarry for decades and even centuries with religious zeal in the name of justice.

Tyrannekarde - Decepticon Air Warrior
Altmode: Transmetalized falcon

In another world, by another name, it is said that Tyrannekarde was once known as a great hero - kind, noble, brave, and in tune with nature. However, her mind and sanity were warped and shattered by the events which led to her arriving at Axiom Nexus. Horribly scarred both physically and psychologically, she retreated into the catacombs and shadows until the war on the surface awakened her from stasis. She emerged horribly changed - now with few vestiges of her former self, she was now devoted to completely demoralizing her opponents. Antisocial and cold, she stays away from the Decepticon population at large, despite her effectiveness in combat. Her battlehelm masks her original face- no Decepticon knows why she wears it, and none have gotten close enough to find out without getting slagged.

Though she attempts to maintain a cool demeanor, and is a master at aerial combat, Tyrannekarde is easily goaded into bouts of rage and madness which cause her to abandon all proper form and simply attack the enemy with reckless abandon. Her dual energon sai-talons allow her to deal maximum damage in close combat, and her twin jet boosters allow her to cruise at speeds of Mach 2 outside of combat and divebomb her opponents from the air with little warning. Tyrannekarde transforms into a transmetallized hawk - one of the few areas where the vestiges of her former self shine through in appearance. In robot mode, dual wields energon sai-talons and dons a thick anti-blaster fire cloak and battlehelm. Though heavily armored on her rear, posesses very little frontal armor, which is her largest weakness given her melee-oriented non-defensive combat style. Also posesses two weak shoulder cannons in altmode for downing opponents from the air - these can be equipped to fire independently of her consious thought (but with conventional AI targeting systems, of course).

ZarakZone · 05-26-2008, 10:45 PM

Animated all the way.
My character

Name: Wavelength
Affiliation: Decepticon
Alt-mode: Bumblebee's Cybertronian form
Colors
Primary: Blue
Secondary: Yellow
Quick Personality: Impulsive and hot-headed, Wavelength is quick to battle the enemy; He loves a good fight, but he also likes to tease and taunt his enemy unlike the other Decepticons. He seems like he's only on the Decepticons side for the fight and not the cause.
Weapons: Sonic stingers, Can fire sound loud enough to push the enemy back.

EDIT:Alt Mode Changed