He's got some pretty far-out powers to go along with them, too, including teleportation, the projection of trippy telepathic visions and illusions, and the ability to groove on the language of 98% of all known species. To uses his powers to the fullest, though, he's gotta be feelin' good vibrations; bad karma can seriously harsh his mellow, y'know?
Jeysie wrote: I already mentioned page 7, but I'll also say that now that I think about it, it reminds me of a similar vibe to that Deep Space Nine episode where Sisko ends up decking Q. ("P-Picard never would have hit me!" "I'm not Picard!") But Slingshot's belligerence *does* have more focus and purpose here than his usually just being a blustering jerk.
Jeysie wrote: An interesting take on his fear of heights, too, in it really being a cover for deeper worries. (As the old quip goes, "It’s not the fall that gets you, it’s that sudden stop at the end.")
Jeysie wrote:The take on Superion is indeed creepy and original. Much more Frankensteinian than the ultimate expression of teamwork it's usually portrayed as.
Jeysie wrote: I really, really feel sorry for poor First Aid in this one. First he loses his partner Minerva. Then he finds that no matter what he tries to do to make things better and save lives, he just seems to keep making things *worse* instead and digging himself (and everyone else) into an even deeper hole.
Jeysie wrote: and has it be completely for naught as Optimus more or less consigns him and the others to the same fate he was forced to give the Aerialbots. Ouch.
Jeysie wrote: Nice little twist on how the Protectobots got their name.
Jeysie wrote: I *think* that's everything I can think of to say here. It was indeed worth the wait, and I'm incredibly envious that you folks got enough talent to come up with something this good.
i_amtrunks wrote:I stupidly posted this question in the double thread, think it'll get answered better here.
Any reason as to why Flash was used? Were his other Turbomaster brethren already decimated? I know, not really important, but I do loves seeing my fav figure getting some time in the spotlight!
Primus C-00 wrote:Om Maya Freekin' Lawd!
I too have yet to fully peruse this, but...
*sharp intake of breath*
Primus C-00 wrote:Yowies!
Truely a testament to the fiction and the passion the fans have for it. Someone get these guys some good kudos and karma!
wordmongerer wrote:What I like about the page that Josh wrote was that in fact Slingshot's right, he's an ass, but he is right. It's actually Hotspot who's in the wrong by striking his subordinate, no matter how emotionally charged the use of Pyro's name was.
wordmongerer wrote:Spot on in your analysis there, everyone knows he's frightened of heights, but like you say the reality is we're being reminded of our own mortality that really brings the fear.
wordmongerer wrote:I could have written 22 pages just on Superion coping with being who he is now. I wanted a different slant and origin for combiners but one that wouldn't be convenient, indeed one which would be very INconvenient for everyone involved...
wordmongerer wrote:Josh took the outline and did a wonderful job of making First Aid the everyman of the story - he's not a hero, he's just trying to cope, he's trying to save lives and he's struggling to do either very well.
wordmongerer wrote:Can you imagine how hard it must have been for Hot Spot to try and rally his troops at that point given how easy it would have been for him to slip into dispair? In many ways he's feeling like First Aid, but he has to take control and inspire them to the end, just like Pyro did for him.
wordmongerer wrote:All I can say is thank you and that I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! There are things I'd tweak and change if I could do it again, but I just think everyone did such a good job that I have no regrets. Hopefully whatever comes next will be even better!
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