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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 22, 2005 22:06:45 GMT -5
Doesn't scare me anymore...I don't have to read it.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 22:18:25 GMT -5
Doesn't scare me anymore...I don't have to read it. Very funny HD. Well, first chapter's in the Just in section, and the rest will follow when I get home. Should have all of it in tonight. Yeah, my first complete individual story is started. (crickets chirp) should've waited until tomorrow to say that. It's too quiet.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 22, 2005 23:06:18 GMT -5
I thought what you just posted was your first individual story?
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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 23:16:07 GMT -5
I thought what you just posted was your first individual story? I did an hour ago, and it's now in the GAH folder, well I think. I posted the link to the first chapter in the fanfiction folder. But wait, that last post. .... Nah, that's too silly.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 22, 2005 23:26:53 GMT -5
I worry about you sometimes...that does not answer my post.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 22, 2005 23:32:01 GMT -5
I worry about you sometimes...that does not answer my post. Well, I was confused, sorry. What is it in reference to: my being literal, being excited, too ancedotal, what? Or is that I am very excited to have my first individual story, with help of two people beta'ing it, on the web for others to read and enjoy? (Maybe this is getting to be too silly. ) (ETA: I think I figured it out. I should have said that other post that my first completed individual story was starting to be posted on the fanfiction Web site. Might still be wrong though. )
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Post by MelMac on Dec 25, 2005 23:29:48 GMT -5
Here's another "commercial" that's been stuck in my head for some time. It's based on a plot bunny I have.
(GAH theme plays, voiceover in italics)
[glow=red,2,300]Wednesday....[/glow]
(Location: Library: Whitney High School)
Tony: Mr. H, why do you want us to help out with the blood drive?
Ralph: Well, it's great way to help out others. The donations save the lives of quite a few people.
Tony (whispering): It's more like a great way to embarrass yourself when you faint after seeing the needle.
Ralph: Come on, Tony, it's really not that bad, I've done it a lot of times.
[glow=red,2,300]A simple good deed has unusual and alien consequences for Ralph. ...[/glow]
(Location: Outside walkway: Whitney High School.)
Ralph: Well, I wanted to teach the kids about the importance of donating blood and. ... (staggers, Bill steadies him)
Bill: Kid, you OK?
Ralph (little disoriented): Fine, must have stood too quickly and gotten a bit lightheaded. ...
Bill (shocked): Ralph, you're, you're floating. Stop it.
Ralph: I'm not doing it, it's the suit. Why did it choose to surprise me with this now instead of at home?
Bill: Never mind that, Ralph, you'd better stop doing your ghost act before they put you in "detention."
[glow=red,2,300]Which leads to more embarrassing questions that Ralph can't seem to answer. ...[/glow]
*Sfx door crashing, falling down. Ralph rolls on floor*
Ralph: Pam, where are you? Pam?!
Pam: Ralph, what are you doing crashing into your own home? You'll make the neighbors ask questions.
Ralph: I got a holograph that you were electrocuted and were on the floor, dying.
Pam: No, Ralph, I just got home five minutes ago. What's going on?
(Scene switches to Bill/Ralph in car)
Ralph: I don't get it. I'm floating for no reason, getting false holographs ... it's got to be the suit, but why?
Bill: Don't know kid, but you've gotta figure it out before you decide to do your Houdini trick in front of the school again.
[glow=red,2,300]Meanwhile, a secret organization plans a deadly scenario of their own. ...[/glow]
Man 1: Do you have the goods?
Man 2: Yes, our agent was more than helpful in finding their location.
Man 1 (holds up device): What do you want me to do with this?
Man 2: Easy, use it to destroy the evidence... all evidence.
[glow=red,2,300]Can Ralph figure out why the jammies are acting strangely before the plan takes root. ...[/glow]
*Holograph sfx*
Ralph: Wait a minute, I'm getting something. ...
Bill: If it's another case of a lion with pink and blue polka dots attacking me while you keep popping in and out, then I'd rather not hear it.
Ralph: No, this time, I think it's legitimate, look. Oh no...
Bill: Ralph, you'd better get out there quick, or Los Angeles is toast, literally.
[glow=red,2,300]Or will the organization win out? Find out on "The Greatest American Hero."[/glow]
(different voiceover: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern, on ABC)
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Post by MelMac on Dec 26, 2005 3:20:18 GMT -5
I also just thought of a great fanart piece for this thread. Can't say what yet, but it'll be a general one (for everyone to use) and should look pretty cool when I get it done. I'll have to work on it later this afternoon, as it's late here, but I'm going to try to make it as a wallpaper (though, if this one works right, I'll make it where you could tile it on the screen).
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Post by Ms Boku on Dec 26, 2005 15:10:04 GMT -5
Here's another "commercial" that's been stuck in my head for some time. It's based on a plot bunny I have. (GAH theme plays, voiceover in italics) [glow=red,2,300] Wednesday....[/glow] (Location: Library: Whitney High School) Tony: Mr. H, why do you want us to help out with the blood drive? Ralph: Well, it's great way to help out others. The donations save the lives of quite a few people. Tony (whispering): It's more like a great way to embarrass yourself when you faint after seeing the needle. Ralph: Come on, Tony, it's really not that bad, I've done it a lot of times. [glow=red,2,300] A simple good deed has unusual and alien consequences for Ralph. ...[/glow] (Location: Outside walkway: Whitney High School.) Ralph: Well, I wanted to teach the kids about the importance of donating blood and. ... (staggers, Bill steadies him) Bill: Kid, you OK? Ralph (little disoriented): Fine, must have stood too quickly and gotten a bit lightheaded. ... Bill (shocked): Ralph, you're, you're floating. Stop it. Ralph: I'm not doing it, it's the suit. Why did it choose to surprise me with this now instead of at home? Bill: Never mind that, Ralph, you'd better stop doing your ghost act before they put you in "detention." [glow=red,2,300] Which leads to more embarrassing questions that Ralph can't seem to answer. ...[/glow] *Sfx door crashing, falling down. Ralph rolls on floor* Ralph: Pam, where are you? Pam?! Pam: Ralph, what are you doing crashing into your own home? You'll make the neighbors ask questions. Ralph: I got a holograph that you were electrocuted and were on the floor, dying. Pam: No, Ralph, I just got home five minutes ago. What's going on? (Scene switches to Bill/Ralph in car) Ralph: I don't get it. I'm floating for no reason, getting false holographs ... it's got to be the suit, but why? Bill: Don't know kid, but you've gotta figure it out before you decide to do your Houdini trick in front of the school again. [glow=red,2,300] Meanwhile, a secret organization plans a deadly scenario of their own. ...[/glow] Man 1: Do you have the goods? Man 2: Yes, our agent was more than helpful in finding their location. Man 1 (holds up device): What do you want me to do with this? Man 2: Easy, use it to destroy the evidence... all evidence. [glow=red,2,300] Can Ralph figure out why the jammies are acting strangely before the plan takes root. ...[/glow] *Holograph sfx* Ralph: Wait a minute, I'm getting something. ... Bill: If it's another case of a lion with pink and blue polka dots attacking me while you keep popping in and out, then I'd rather not hear it. Ralph: No, this time, I think it's legitimate, look. Oh no... Bill: Ralph, you'd better get out there quick, or Los Angeles is toast, literally. [glow=red,2,300] Or will the organization win out? Find out on "The Greatest American Hero."[/glow] (different voiceover: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern, on ABC) I must say I am intrigued. Is this or will it be a fanfic?
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Post by Lauren on Dec 26, 2005 17:16:35 GMT -5
Here's another "commercial" that's been stuck in my head for some time. It's based on a plot bunny I have. (GAH theme plays, voiceover in italics) [glow=red,2,300] Wednesday....[/glow] (Location: Library: Whitney High School) Tony: Mr. H, why do you want us to help out with the blood drive? Ralph: Well, it's great way to help out others. The donations save the lives of quite a few people. Tony (whispering): It's more like a great way to embarrass yourself when you faint after seeing the needle. Ralph: Come on, Tony, it's really not that bad, I've done it a lot of times. [glow=red,2,300] A simple good deed has unusual and alien consequences for Ralph. ...[/glow] (Location: Outside walkway: Whitney High School.) Ralph: Well, I wanted to teach the kids about the importance of donating blood and. ... (staggers, Bill steadies him) Bill: Kid, you OK? Ralph (little disoriented): Fine, must have stood too quickly and gotten a bit lightheaded. ... Bill (shocked): Ralph, you're, you're floating. Stop it. Ralph: I'm not doing it, it's the suit. Why did it choose to surprise me with this now instead of at home? Bill: Never mind that, Ralph, you'd better stop doing your ghost act before they put you in "detention." [glow=red,2,300] Which leads to more embarrassing questions that Ralph can't seem to answer. ...[/glow] *Sfx door crashing, falling down. Ralph rolls on floor* Ralph: Pam, where are you? Pam?! Pam: Ralph, what are you doing crashing into your own home? You'll make the neighbors ask questions. Ralph: I got a holograph that you were electrocuted and were on the floor, dying. Pam: No, Ralph, I just got home five minutes ago. What's going on? (Scene switches to Bill/Ralph in car) Ralph: I don't get it. I'm floating for no reason, getting false holographs ... it's got to be the suit, but why? Bill: Don't know kid, but you've gotta figure it out before you decide to do your Houdini trick in front of the school again. [glow=red,2,300] Meanwhile, a secret organization plans a deadly scenario of their own. ...[/glow] Man 1: Do you have the goods? Man 2: Yes, our agent was more than helpful in finding their location. Man 1 (holds up device): What do you want me to do with this? Man 2: Easy, use it to destroy the evidence... all evidence. [glow=red,2,300] Can Ralph figure out why the jammies are acting strangely before the plan takes root. ...[/glow] *Holograph sfx* Ralph: Wait a minute, I'm getting something. ... Bill: If it's another case of a lion with pink and blue polka dots attacking me while you keep popping in and out, then I'd rather not hear it. Ralph: No, this time, I think it's legitimate, look. Oh no... Bill: Ralph, you'd better get out there quick, or Los Angeles is toast, literally. [glow=red,2,300] Or will the organization win out? Find out on "The Greatest American Hero."[/glow] (different voiceover: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern, on ABC) I think you've got another winner, here, MelMac! I love the sound of this! Poor Ralph.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 26, 2005 21:57:31 GMT -5
New commercial idea given some of the humor on the boards today, fairly brief and same style as the other ones I've written, so I don't have to repeat the notes : [glow=red,2,300] Wednesday[/glow] (Person on computer visiting site. Ralph and Bill in another room, yell heard, both enter to empty room). Bill: Whoa, what was that? Ralph: Don't know. Someone was here at this computer using the boards and just disappeared. [glow=red,2,300] Strange invisible users on messageboards are causing people to disappear.[/glow] Carlisle: Maxwell, I want you to use those boards and figure out what's going on. Bill: Uh sir, what happens if I disappear? Won't be able to help you and the FBI. Carlisle: Well, that's a chance we're going to have to take in order to solve this case. (Changes to computer lab. Ralph/Bill in front of a computer) Ralph: Bill, I don't know if the suit will protect me. Bill: Kid, we have no choice, log on and let's find out. (Ralph logs on, suddenly disappears.) Pam: Ralph! Bill: Kid! (Ralph traveling in odd vortex and other side. Looks like Los Angeles) Ralph: That was odd, still looks like home. Strange voice: Things are not all they seem, Ralph. Stay here too long you'll be part of the boards forever. [glow=red,2,300] Can Ralph find the other missing people and bring them back before it's too late?[/glow] Ralph: Come on let's get back to our own Los Angeles. [glow=red,2,300] Or will the boards trap them in this fake metropolis forever? Find out on "The Greatest American Hero."[/glow] *Different voiceover Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC* MelMac jinxed the boards...people have disappeared.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 26, 2005 22:32:44 GMT -5
OK, since two of you posted the same comment, I'll put them in one. Ms Boku, thank you for the compliment. Yes, I plan on writing this one out as a fanfic as well. The first commercial I wrote was expanded into a story. It's on the fanfiction.net Web site. It's called "Identity Strike." For some reason, writing the "commercial" first has helped me get the story started. Lauren, thanks for the compliments. Right now, I'm a bit more focused on suit powers because there were so many possibilities there that weren't mentioned/used in stories that make me go "why not." This idea also intrigues me because of some potential of an alien suit dealing with an alien (as were) situation. It's also intriguing because it might help put down some myths about blood donations. Giving blood at a blood drive recently, I've noticed that one of the common jokes (fainting) rarely happens at them. If it happens, it's usually the first-timers. I personally had no problems my first time, but they also made me stay in the chair for close to an hour and recover in steps. To both, thank you for the compliments. If either of you'd also like to beta (proof) my rough draft when I write it, PM me that you're interested and I'll e-mail you a copy when I get it written.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 26, 2005 22:34:45 GMT -5
New commercial idea given some of the humor on the boards today, fairly brief and same style as the other ones I've written, so I don't have to repeat the notes : [glow=red,2,300] Wednesday[/glow] (Person on computer visiting site. Ralph and Bill in another room, yell heard, both enter to empty room). Bill: Whoa, what was that? Ralph: Don't know. Someone was here at this computer using the boards and just disappeared. [glow=red,2,300] Strange invisible users on messageboards are causing people to disappear.[/glow] Carlisle: Maxwell, I want you to use those boards and figure out what's going on. Bill: Uh sir, what happens if I disappear? Won't be able to help you and the FBI. Carlisle: Well, that's a chance we're going to have to take in order to solve this case. (Changes to computer lab. Ralph/Bill in front of a computer) Ralph: Bill, I don't know if the suit will protect me. Bill: Kid, we have no choice, log on and let's find out. (Ralph logs on, suddenly disappears.) Pam: Ralph! Bill: Kid! (Ralph traveling in odd vortex and other side. Looks like Los Angeles) Ralph: That was odd, still looks like home. Strange voice: Things are not all they seem, Ralph. Stay here too long you'll be part of the boards forever. [glow=red,2,300] Can Ralph find the other missing people and bring them back before it's too late?[/glow] Ralph: Come on let's get back to our own Los Angeles. [glow=red,2,300] Or will the boards trap them in this fake metropolis forever? Find out on "The Greatest American Hero."[/glow] *Different voiceover Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC* MelMac jinxed the boards...people have disappeared. Very funny, HD but seems that way given the holidays. There weren't many people here on the boards yesterday. I think a total of five posts were made the whole day, and two-three of those were my own. Only reason I posted was because I was bored. Everyone was taking a nap or watching a Christmas movie I've seen one too many times in the past year. So, instead, since I've had the blood drive idea in my head for a while, I decided to write it out as a commercial. For some reason, the stories flow easier if I have some of the dialogue written out, and this is one of the best ways to write it out.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 27, 2005 0:09:44 GMT -5
As promised, here's the fanart pic I thought up. It's pretty general, but was fun to do, especially since I was a bit bored. (click to get larger picture) Feel free to use this as wallpaper or whatnot. This will also work with the tiling program in the wallpaper folder on computers (repeats main pic several times over computer screen. Have fun.
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Post by Lauren on Dec 27, 2005 0:13:48 GMT -5
Awesome image, MelMac! I especially like the inverted one in the lower right-hand corner & the gray "embossed" one.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 27, 2005 0:18:09 GMT -5
Awesome image, MelMac! I especially like the inverted one in the lower right-hand corner & the gray "embossed" one. Thanks Lauren. I had a lot of fun with the photoshop program again, and had some interesting results. There were a couple, though that looked too silly and didn't use them. One, stained glass, really looked silly. But, the two you mentioned plus the sketched/tiled one on center right are my favorite ones. Maybe I'll try a different one later with a dog biscuit for Maxwell fans if they'd rather have that instead of the emblem.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 27, 2005 0:41:04 GMT -5
I like the emblems too...but of course, you know that a Davidson Disciple won't ever be able to USE any of them.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 27, 2005 0:55:25 GMT -5
I like the emblems too...but of course, you know that a Davidson Disciple won't ever be able to USE any of them. Well, HD, when I get the time, I can design a wallpaper with scales and gavels as well. Or, you can use the one logo as wallpaper as well. You just use the tiling function on the wallpaper icon on the computer.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 27, 2005 13:13:57 GMT -5
I guess, but maybe I want something more MA-rated for me and Pam.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 27, 2005 15:05:19 GMT -5
I guess, but maybe I want something more MA-rated for me and Pam. OK, but that you'll have to do. I might still do an Andy Warhol version of the scales/gavel and dogbiscuits just for the heck of it. I can really go crazy with the effects on them, and they'll be interesting. Only thing is, I'll have do a trial and error on drawing the dog biscuit. The other design I can cut out of my emblem, as I saved a copy to my desktop.
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