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    And That's It

    By Pahrak Model ZX,

    After completing a paper that is literally 1 word over the minimum count and submitting it with approximately 5 and a half hours to spare, I am officially done with the semester. A little stressful, but the classes weren't too bad overall.
     
    Except for that 8 AM science class. To heck with that class.
     
    But anywho, I have about a month off before the next semester starts, so in between my job and intense sleep, I'm going to try to be productive with non-school-type things. Hopefully I can even get somewhere with Bioni-Lords!
     
    So yeah, I'm officially on Christmas Break. Woo.
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    I know this doesn’t affect many of you, but I’m gonna ramble a bit anyway, so please forgive me.
     
    A quick check of the topic will reveal that Bioni-Lords Book 3: Kako has not been updated in months now. I can also confirm that, in that time, I have done little to no writing for the story, and I feel like I should address this. As I’ve mentioned in a previous entry, I got to thinking more about Bioni-Lords and how I was handling, well…everything…and I became extremely frustrated with it. Frustration led to a lack of motivation, which was only worsened by a tighter schedule between school and work and a complete lack of motivation to do anything at all. I kept trying, kept failing, kept getting more frustrated as I thought about it, and, to be honest, I’m just not convinced Bioni-Lords is worth it. The most logical thing to do is put an end to it.
     
    That being said…I’m sentimental.
     
    My next thought was to declare an “indefinite hiatus”, which is basically the same thing. I typed up a farewell entry and began working on another entry detailing all the plans I had for the rest of Book 3, but as I did so…well, I got invested. I couldn’t quite bring myself to end Bioni-Lords, but I need to seriously improve it if it’s going to stay.
     
    As I mentioned in the blog entry where I first went on about my frustrations, one of my worst ideas was to give tragic ends to several characters for completely stupid reasons. I do not want this to happen. I wondered if maybe working in some weird extra twist would be better, but it made things more confusing, and there were still massive underlying issues. So to karz with it. I already have The Retcon established, so I’ll just expand that to include a reason for why these characters aren’t present in Books 1 and 2. That should make it at least less confusing. Fixing these issues is more important than sticking with a canon I decided on when I was an uninformed preteen, you know?
     
    Of course, I still want it to be sad, so there will still be some death. Don’t let your guard down yet, mwa-ha-ha…
     
    Although the eventual Book 4 is still looking like a mess but that’s something I can address later okay moving on.
     
    I will get back to writing Bioni-Lords. I still have motivation/time concerns, but I’m going to deal with those best I can and get you the next chapter as soon as I can. (That being said, I don’t feel confident with giving a release date, ahaha…)
     
    Time to get to work…
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    Three Things

    By Pahrak Model ZX,

    1. There are now subs of the Steins;Gate movie. I can't link it on BZP because of reasons, and you may be better off waiting until there are higher-quality subs, but just so you know, they exist. I cried a little.
     
    2. I put up a new short story: Opportunity for Ambition. It's a part of my "Heretic Stories" project and focuses on Tehutti's character, and how I want to represent him. I was originally prompted to do this by the FFFC a while back (the same one I used to enter stories focused on Ehrye and Nuhrii), but I didn't get it done in time, and now that it's actually finished it's too long anyway. Mavrah's also very important--he just kinda showed up and ended up taking the job...
     
    3. While I don't have an intended limit on the number of Heretic Stories I'll produce, I want to have at least one for each Matoran. They're not perfect, but I have something for Ahkmou, Vhisola, Ehrye, Nuhrii, and now Tehutti...but I can't think of anything for Orkahm. All I'm getting is that he's a real boring guy, and I don't know how to write a story about that. I'll keep thinking, but if anyone has any ideas/suggestions, they'd be much appreciated.
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    Ah, yes, Fairy...well, the thing is...I haven't actually trained any Fairy types yet. It turns out I haven't even trained any Pokemon that were later retconned to Fairy type. This bothers me.
     
    I definitely will train Fairy types in the future, not just so I can have an awesome counter for Dragons, but also because I want to try out several of them. Mega Gardevoir looks pretty cool, and Diantha did give me one in Y, so I have that on stand-by. I also kind of like Carbink and Klefki, so I've been debating trying them out. I keep flip-flopping on Sylveon, though...
     
    Well, those are all the major Pokemon I've put effort into training thus far. The list will most certainly grow, as I have no intention of quitting my Pokemon journey...so, now I sit and wait for Z. Or...XX and XY...or whatever they're going to do next.
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    -Lapras ("Lap")
    -Kyurem (White)
    -Aurorus ("Celsius")
     
    My relationship with Ice is weird. I like the Ice type, but I don't really like a whole lot of Ice Pokemon enough to try them out. You may notice that of the three Pokemon listed above, two of them are given to you for free and the other is a mascot. That's how little I feel like going out of my way for Ice types. Still, I want to change that and train more Ice types. Avalugg looks pretty cool, and I want to give a chance to Abomasnow and even Vanilluxe. Maybe Cryogonal? I've also kind of wanted to train a Cloyster for a while. But that's something to be decided later. As for my current favorite...well, I think I would have to go with Aurorus. Refrigerate combined with Hyper Beam makes for one heck of a Pokemon.
     
    Ghost and Fairy are tied for rarest type, so I'll do Ghost next and save Fairy for last.
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    Unexpected

    By Pahrak Model ZX,

    I'm taking a Fiction Writing class this semester--we all write stories, distribute them, and then workshop them each in class. Today we went over my latest story, and when we were done talking about it, everyone handed back their copies with comments written in the margins. As I was going over these, I noticed that one classmate came up with a name for the canon ship in this story and confessed to fangirling a little.
     
    This is the greatest compliment my writing has ever been given like I am on the brink of tears from how meaningful this is and I don't know how to handle it
     
    So I guess I'm doing something right?? I definitely wish to pursue this idea now.
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    -Scrafty
    -Spiritomb
    -Umbreon ("Umbra")
    -Bisharp ("Muramasa")
    -Greninja ("Gali")
    -Yveltal
     
    I actually rather like the Dark type. It frustrates me that it's still the only type that doesn't have a Gym. (They must have noticed this by now, especially when they were arranging the World Championship in Black 2/White 2, so I have to believe that this is on purpose.) Most of these Pokemon were really great (with exception(s)), and Scrafty in particular was a big surprise--I never would have caught one if it hadn't been recommended, but it became a real star on my White team. I'm also glad I got to use Spiritomb before they gave it a weakness (which I can't help but find a little disappointing...). I don't know that I can pick a favorite, but since I'm just coming off of playing Y, my memories of training Gali the Greninja from a little Froakie are particularly fresh in my mind.
     
    Coming up next: Steel.
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    -Ampharos ("Reeper", no nickname)
    -Raichu ("Pika", "Minnie")
    -Luxray ("Shin")
    -Zekrom
     
    Hm, not a whole lot of diversity amongst my Electric types, huh? Yes, I trained some Pikachu. You're darn right I evolved them! It's a fun type to have, although sometimes it can be difficult keeping them alive in battle. If I had to pick a favorite...well, I might actually go with Luxray. My Platinum Luxray is really, really awesome. I'm sure I'll train more Electric types in the future, but I'm not really sure who or when...
     
    Dark will be next.
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    -Butterfree ("Cat")
    -Heracross
    -Genesect
     
    As you may be able to guess, I'm not a huge fan of the Bug type either. Might have something to do with my phobias. Also, there aren't a whole lot of Bug Pokemon I find really interesting, and I've never thought of it as being a particularly powerful type. I trained Butterfree because I felt like I should, but it didn't do me a whole lot of good. Heracross and Genesect, though, were just fantastic, and it's impossible to choose which one I love more. There are a few Bug Pokemon I've been thinking of trying out (Pinsir, Scyther/Scizor, maybe Scoliopede), but we'll have to wait and see if I get around to them.
     
    Ground is on the way.
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    -Bronzong ("Bronz")
    -Gallade ("Lancelot")
    -Victini
    -Mewtwo
    -Reuniclus ("Cell")
     
    Psychic is an interesting case. I've always thought the type and a lot of the Pokemon were pretty cool, but they don't seem to find their way onto my team with any great frequency. I thought maybe this was because they were rare, but turns out Psychic is actually a very common type, so...I don't know. Of the Psychic types I have trained, though, they've all been absolutely wonderful (though it should be noted that two of them are legendaries ), so I'd love to have more Psychic types in the future (which they can probably see).
     
    Bug type is up next.
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    Well, let's see...
     
    -Pidgeot ("Tori")
    -Butterfree ("Cat")
    -Gyarados ("Berserker" (shiny))
    -Ho-Oh ("Rudy")
    -Charizard
    -Yveltal
     
    Flying isn't high on my "must have in team list," since their main use in my opinion is learning Fly, and that send you right to a Pokemon Center where you can put them back in the box anyway. In most cases, a Flying type will only make it onto my team if they have another type that I'm looking for, or if they're a mascot or just a Pokemon I feel like giving a try. I'm sure I'll be using more Flying types in the future, but I remain neutral on the type overall.
     
    Next post: Grass types.
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    With Squishy doing favorite Pokémon of each type, I kind of wanted to do the same thing. But it very quickly became extremely difficult for me to pick favorites, and because I avoid decision-making, I decided to just list all the Pokémon of each type I've actually used in my games. Going from most common to least common (thanks to Bulbapedia), so the first one is Water.
     
    -Lapras ("Lap")
    -Poliwrath ("Paul")
    -Gyarados ("Berserker" (shiny))
    -Floatzel ("Zel", "Zelda")
    -Samurott ("Zenkai", "Masamune")
    -Keldeo
    -Empoleon ("Kowalski")
    -Greninja ("Gali")
     
    Water is one type I usually try to put on my team. Not so much because I love the type itself, but because I like having Surf on my main team so I don't have to use up a slot for an HM Slave as often. Luckily, it's not usually difficult to find a really awesome Water type! (Though I felt Generation V had a small problem with this, hence two Samurotts and a Keldeo.) I think Samurott, Greninja, and Floatzel stand out, but I don't know if I can narrow it down any further than that.
     
    Next up, the second most common type: Normal.
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    Pokemon Stuff

    By Pahrak Model ZX,

    Aw, there goes the records of my awesome Pokemans...
     
    Well, here's what they look like now. All Level 80.
     
    Gali the Greninja
    Triffid the Venusaur
    Blaziken
    Yveltal
    Celsius the Aurorus
    Ultima the Aegislash
     
    Friend Code is 3394 - 3629 - 6029. Don't know what my Friend Safari looks like, though.
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    omg kh3 spoilers

    By Pahrak Model ZX,

    In a shocking twist, Darkness Number VII was revealed to be Hououin Kyouma, main character of the popular visual novel/anime Steins;Gate. Kyouma makes many cryptic remarks, claiming events are "the choice of Kingdom Hearts." He will form a hostile rivalry with Kairi, mainly due to his insistence on calling her "Kylie." This strange man was sought out by Xehanort for his ability to retain memories from other timelines, allowing him to violate the laws of time travel and change the past. Whenever one of the Darknesses is killed, he laments over not being able to save them, evidently having seen them all die over and over and over again.
     
    In battle, his weapon is a cell phone, and his element is Dr. Pepper; one of his attacks will turn all of Sora's potions into Dr. Pepper bottles and scatter them around the field, where Kyouma can pick them up and restore his own HP. Should you use a continue, he will taunt you over your defeat and pick up using whatever strategy he was using when he killed you, showing that he is aware of the slip in time.
     
    "I am Xehanort! It's so cool! Sonuvagun!"
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    I decided to watch Madoka this week. I'm still in pain.
     
    But Pokemon news helps me forget the pain! Game Freak is holding a Pokemon Game Show over in Japan right now, featuring a demo of X and Y focusing on Mega Evolutions! Apparently you activate it using a special button on the move screen, and you can use a move the same turn that you activate it. The demo lets you use Mega Mewtwo. Impatience rising. In addition, it confirms that you now run by default, and holding the B button slows you down to a walk. Very good. I believe there was also a report saying there would be just under 50 Mega Evolutions in the game? (Not 100% sure on this one.)
     
    There's also some news about the Fairy type being introduced into the TCG, and a new anime called Pokemon The Origin. It's not clear if it's a special or a mini-series or what, but it takes us back to Kanto to follow the story of Pokemon Trainer Red, so it sounds pretty flipping awesome. I'm too lazy to link the trailer, but you should go watch it.
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    It’s insomnia-fueled idea sharing time again!
     
    Due to some anime I've seen, I want to do a story with personifications of stuff, and right now I’m thinking I may try with the islands in Bionicle. Tentatively thinking title could be “Geonicle” (Geographical Chronicle)…anyway, it’d be about a bunch of Toa-like beings named after the various islands, with traits and abilities tied to that island. Interaction will hopefully imitate canon events. Also thinking each one can summon a “Geo Blade,” with the size reflecting the size of the island they represent. Might also give each one an Element. Anywho, character brainstorming! See if you can get all the jokes!
     
    -Mata (Nui): Male, looks like Glatorian Mata Nui with a Kanohi Hau. Thinks he’s above everyone else, sometimes pretends the other Islands don’t exist. Capable of flinging Bohrok out of his body. Earth.
     
    -Metru (Nui): Female, maybe Toa Metru design? Strict and serious, considers self very sophisticated. Also flings Bohrok. Psionics.
     
    -Voya (Nui): Female, not sure on design. Used to be very sickly, but since getting better she’s become a real travel fanatic. Generally rather quiet, but extremely powerful. Clumsy, usually crashes into Mahri. Stone.
     
    -Mahri (Nui): Female, probably Hahli Mahri design. Though she used to be very kind, over the years she’s grown increasingly crazy and sadistic. However, each day she reverts to her old self for about an hour, which the other Islands refer to as “safe hour”, and she never takes her anger out on Voya. Water.
     
    -Karda (Nui): Female, don’t know about design. Energetic beyond belief, very powerful, capable of charging the other Islands. Also a very good cook. Lightning.
     
    -Karzahni: Probably just going to use the being that’s already named Karzahni. Plasma.
     
    -Artakha: Same. Gravity.
     
    -Zakaz: Male, obviously a Skakdi. Rude and violent, routinely breaks into Voya’s home while she’s gone to try to rob her (usually beaten up by Mahri). Has Utility Vision, which lets him do pretty much anything with his eyes. Air.
     
    -Xia: Female, probably Roodaka-based. Has a mind for business, great at making things, traitorous. Magnetism.
     
    -Stelt: Male, looks like Krekka. Big, strong, and dumb. Obsessed with Visorak, usually manipulated by Xia. Ice.
     
    -Destral: Male, looks like a Makuta. Hates the other Islands, routinely tries to destroy them. Has a habit of popping up out of nowhere. Shadow.
     
    -Odina: Male, probably based on the Shadowed One. Has a criminal empire, along with an eye for business that enables him to get along well with Xia. Often gets in fights with Destral. Sonics.
     
    -Daxia: Female, Helryx-like. Tough and sometimes violent. Likes to watch Destral and Odina fight. Light.
     
    -Nynrah: Male, maybe a Fe-Matoran? Keeps to himself most of the time, but people will often ask him to make things for them. Artakha values his work, but Xia seems him more as a competitor. Iron.
     
    -Visorak: Male, not a whole lot of details aside from ability to fling Visorak and shoot webs like Spider-Man. The Green.
     
    -Artidax: Male, don’t know about design, probably an explosive temper. Stole something from Destral a few years back—Destral wants to retrieve it, but Daxia is also trying to get her hands on it. Fire.
     
    -Thinking I could also include the planets at some point. Bara (Magna) would be very independent, but nobody really likes him. Bota (Magna) is a nice enough guy, but no one knows he exists, or bothers to remember his name or anything. Aqua (Magna) is well-liked, seen as a big sister by the Islands. Not 100% sure on how Spherus (Magna) would be represented though.
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    Hey, guess what? The Platinum Avohkii is on sale again! It's cheaper this time, but I still can't afford it...
     
    In other news, I managed to get two chapters of Kako up in the past week. Hoping to get the next one done soon.
     
    Aside from that...well, the Technic Coliseum tournament starts on Monday. That's pretty much it. It's been an uneventful week, not that I'm complaining.
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    Here's to even more years!
     
    A giant monster contest? Must force self to enter.
     
    In regards to the Technic Coliseum voting, eleven fighters have 3 or more votes, so they'll be added soon. It may take a while before I'm done.
     
    Other news? Well, Kingdom Hearts X is officially released in Japan. There's also Comic-Con, which has given some news on the new Adventure Time and Regular Show games, which I must admit I'm looking forward to. They also talked about Korra Book 2, airing in September! As good as the whole series has been thus far, truth is I'm more interested in learning about the first Avatar than anything else. I just wished they had thought of something more creative than "Wan". (Wan? One? Hrm.) There could be some other news, but I haven't seen it yet. Back to looking!
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    Managed to whip up a comedy for the monster contest: AQUA MAGNA ATTACK ON MARENDAR 10.1010 THIS IS (NOT) COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. Figured it was worth a try.
     
    Hm, with the Archives closing down, I guess I should do something about Bioni-Lords Books 1 and 2. It would take way too long to repost them, and they're really not that good anyway--if I were to redo it, I'd like to wipe all the canon and start with a fresh slate, but that'll take way, WAY too long.
     
    So here's what I'm thinking: I'll make a series of blog posts summarizing Books 1 and 2 arc by arc, along with a Bioni-Lords Master Post to hold all those links, plus the websites, plus the Kako link. Also might put up a few important battles as blog posts, like Khadaz vs Union, Khadaz vs the 10th, and the Terminal Trial chapters. Final Stretch is still on these Forums, so I may just skip the summary of Sekai Final arc.
     
    Do you guys have any thoughts on this? Suggestions and whatnot?
     
    In related news, I put a few more Spirits online--another Mega Man Star Force Spirit and some based on characters from a new anime I've started watching/the game it's based on.
     
    The next Kako is fully written, I just need to type it up! I hoped to get it done tonight, but it looks like I'll be busy for a little while, and after that there's an...important event I wish to view (read: Doctor Who special). But I'm off work tomorrow, so it shouldn't be a long wait!
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    I feel like I should jump on, but the only social media I frequently use is Tumblr.
     
    And I'm not giving you my Tumblr.
     
    The reason being that, to quote a certain Jedi, "you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy" than Tumblr.
     
    I've blended a bit and swear a lot on my blog over there. I mean, maybe if I were to behave long enough to get one full page without swearing, I could link it, but...no.
     
    The good thing about this, and one of the main reasons I still use Tumblr, is because this type of atmosphere doesn't make me feel like I'm under that much pressure. Other sites like Facebook are so widely used now that you need to keep up appearances--how many of us have had to refrain from saying what we really think because one or both of our parents could easily view such a status?
     
    I guess I just feel like I can behave however I want on Tumblr, which is a nice feeling.
     
    That being said, my side/roleplaying blog, Ask Yandere Vhisola, should be clean, so I'll just leave a link here and see what happens. (I haven't been very active with this lately, but that's partly due to me running low on Nokama images from BioSector I can link to.)
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