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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 11, 2008 7:29:02 GMT -5
*Mandy nudges NS and R* Hey you two. Got a surprise for you. NS – And from the look on your face I can tell it’s not going to be a nice one. R – Yeah, Nightstrike’s got a point. You do have a few weird ideas about what constitutes good and bad.
Will you two shut up and let me finish?! I decided that it’s been a while, so we’re going to do the Mary Sue Test again! *NS glares* NO! *Mandy nods* Oh yes. NS – No! Yes, you sick and twisted glitch! *NS smiles* Why thank you. *Mandy headdesks*
Let’s just get on with it already. *Pauses and looks at Raven* You’re awful quiet about this. R – Well, if I remember correctly, last time, I completely trashed Nightstrike. I reckon it will be even worse this time. *smug smirk* *NS charges Raven brandishing her sword and screaming*
Raven! Damn it! Why’d you have to get her started! You know she’s even more violent since she’s gotten it together with Megatron! Frag it! You will be cleaning up the mess! *Mandy grumbles* Right, let’s just do this.
Is your character named after yourself or your screen name. (+1) Using my own name for a character would be sad. I don’t even like my own name, so why would I inflict it upon some poor charrie? I also would not use their names for a screen name. I think that sometimes leads to confusion.
Is your character described as beautiful? (+1) I can’t say I’ve ever said it out loud before… NS – Fine, I’ll say it for you. I am beautiful. Wow… That was just so modest. R – Honestly NS. *rolls optics*
Unusually or astonishingly beautiful? (+2) No NS – Hmm… *looks in mirror* Yes, I am. The question isn’t whether you think you’re beautiful! It’s whether you’ve been described as beautiful! *NS pouts* So? I’m sure I’ve heard something to that effect from Megatron while… NO! Do not go there! Not here at least. *NS smirks*
The most beautiful Transformer who’s ever lived? (+3) Mandy shakes her head Really. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and considering that the beholders are giant alien robots, then surely their standards are different.
Are her optics an unusual colour? (+1) R – Red NS – I still plead the 5th. Why? We all know. NS – They are still purple, but are starting to go a bit more red, I think.
Do they change colour according to her mood? (+1) Oh dear, NS, do you want to revise your previous statement? NS – They don’t change colour with my mood you stupid fleshling! You want to watch who you’re calling a “fleshling”? I do have the power of life and death over you. I am, to some degree, your Primus. NS – Considering how cruel you are to my father are you sure you aren’t Unicron? *Mandy facepalms and growls*
Does she have long flowing hair? (+2) NS – I wouldn’t even if I could. It would all get tangled up in my gears. R – Yeah, this is very true. For once the evil ‘con concubine has a point. NS – Watch it Autobot. *glares at R* Stop it! Now! Both of you! You’re worse than my bloody kids!
Do you describe it on the first page of the story (+2) Let’s see, that would go something like this, “Nightstrike gazed in the mirror and admired her non-existent hair.” *NS and R snerk*
Do you describe it more than once? (+3) How can I describe it more than once if I never described it in the first place?
Is she a recoloured and/or “feminized” version of a canon character (+1) No. I like to keep canons canon and OC’s OC. Well, kind of. Obviously sometimes canons need to be updated a bit.
Is she a Seeker? (+1) NS – No. I’m better than that now. *Mandy rolls eyes* Really. R – I’m happy being me. Why would I want to go through the hassle of being a Seeker?
Do you spend more than two consecutive paragraphs describing her physical appearance? (+1) No. The only place where you three are described in detail is on your character profiles. NS – Yeah, you’ve quit talking about how innocent I look now. Why? Because you have become so damn corrupt that your innocent look is fading quickly. NS – Damn…
Do you begin the story with her description (+1) No.
Do you make it a point to mention that she’s as tall or taller than the average male? (+1) I’m getting better about my heights, but I still tend to imagine my femmes shorter than my mechs. *Shrugs* It helps now that NS’s with a mech who is definitely taller than she is, but I still marvel at your ability to magically become shorter than the mech you’re standing next to. NS – I do not do any such thing! Meh…
Does the story begin with something like, “Hi, there! I’m (character name) and this is my story…” etc.? (+10) *rubs forehead* Do people actually do that? I’ve yet to see it, but I have no doubt it happens. If I ever do see it I might be forced to get forks from the kitchen and remove my eyes. NS – That might be fun to watch. Really? You think? You know what happens if I can’t see? NS – No. I can’t type. Therefore, you die. *NS goes to hide forks*
Does she have wings on her shoulders (+1) Of course they have wings! Not angel wings though and not even wings of the feathery variety, so, they are both safe on this count. *R clears throat* Grr… What? R – Remember, I am a transmetal. I do have a beast altmode. Heh, yeah.
Does she have wings on her butt? (-20 and you’re excused from the rest of the test.) *NS laughs* What? What if we had Dissever put Starscream’s wings on his butt? *Mandy gapes… then dies laughing* SS – Don’t you fragging dare try it, NS. NS – Shut up and go away, now. *Waves dismissively* *Mandy pushes SS away and fast*
Does she have more than one alt mode? (+1) *NS and Mandy look at Raven.* R – What?! I can’t help it! Yeah, but you never really use it. I’m wondering if Ratchet could get rid of it? R – Probably, but I’d like to keep it. Why, if you never use it? R – Then that fic you and Cetus wrote won’t make any sense. Yeah, I suppose you’re right.
More than two? (+2) No.
More than three? (+ 3) NS – I’m honestly surprised you’ve not tried that yet, Mandy. Wow… You actually used my name instead of some insult in Cybertronian. I am impressed. NS – I can curse at you if you prefer? No, I can do without that and I’m not silly enough to do more than two alt-modes. To be honest, I don’t like doing two alt-modes even though I have fond memories of the Triple Changers. Besides, I have a hard enough time keeping track of one alt-mode!
Is her robot mode surprisingly lacking in the “kibble” that would logically be necessary to transform into all these things (‘cause she wouldn’t be a purty)? (+2) Nope, I like to show your kibble off. I have this idea that that would be considered attractive by Cybertronian standards anyhow. *shrugs* NS – I wouldn’t dare hide my wings. *Smirks* If I did Megatron couldn’t… NO! Do… Not… Want… To… Know! NS – Chicken. No, human, actually. R – How did I get stuck in your brain with her? *facepalms*
Does she transform via “magic” or some advanced and/or alien technology? (+2) Well, if you over look the fact that they are aliens… No. I’m afraid that Harry Potter is not involved in the transformation sequence.
Is one of her alt modes an animal with wings? (+1) R – Grrr… It’s not my fault! Yeah, I know. It actually wasn’t really mine either. R – What the…? Of course it was! No, it wasn’t. It just happened to be part of the conditions of bringing you back from the dead. I didn’t really want you to become a Predacon, but, meh, it served its purpose. R – Yes, I suppose.
An animal that doesn’t typically have wings (like a cat)? (+2) No.
Any fantasy type creature (dragon, unicorn, griffin, etc.)? (+2) You know, there’s an episode in G1 where Megatron’s great plan involves a giant purple Griffin… There is a good reason why that is laughed at with scorn by most TransFans. *Looks at NS* What was he smoking that day? NS – I wasn’t there. Remember? We’ve got a rather ridiculous age gap. Please don’t remind me. *Snerks* I suppose he looks at it this way, you’re only as old as the femme your feeling. *NS snerks* That ain’t all he’s doing. NOOOO!
Is one of her alt modes organic or partly organic (if she’s G1)? (+2) R – I’m a transmetal there’s no organic anything in me. Ok then.
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 11, 2008 7:29:38 GMT -5
Does her name contain one or more of the following: I so hate this question!
Star/Sun/Sky (+1) Fire/Flame (+1) Night/Day/Dawn/Shadow (+1) Black/Silver (+1) Cat/Wolf/Raptor/Dragon (+1) Dark/Blood/Death/Blade (+1) Ok, yeah, it’s not as bad as I thought. Just one point for NS.
Any variation of Optimus, Ultra, Mega, Galva, etc. (Inc. Prime and –tron suffixes)? (+2) Gah! NO! This would just be so wrong!
A deliberately misspelled word, like Fyre or Darke? (+2) I have no idea why people do that kind of thing. It’s not even proper Middle English. It’s a poor facsimile.
An inexplicable capital letter in the middle of the name? (+2) *Headdesk* Only through a rebelling shift key would this happen.
Does she have a two-part name composed entirely of the previous, like FyreBlade NightDragyn? (+20, and come on) *Sighs and shakes head*
Does her full name include a “the”, followed by some supposedly cool-sounding descriptive, like, “DeathWolf the Soul-Flayer”? (+2) No, again. Now if I were playing Dungeons and Dragyns (sorry couldn’t help it), maybe.
Is her name a completely made up word like nothing any canon TF has ever had, just because you thought it sounded cool? (+3) I’m creative. Just not that creative. Or stupid.
Is her name a painfully blatant feminization of a canon name, like “Starscreamia” or “Lady Optimus”? Mandy shakes head again Why? Why do they do it? It’s awful. It sounds awful! It also can be misconstrued to imply that the mechs have had, uh, sex changes, for lack of a better term for beings that do not have sexes, as such. Gah…
Have you used the same name for a non-TF character in another universe (+1) Heh, no, I like to keep a limited number of fandoms. I have a hard enough time keeping track of this one without throwing in a load of other things.
Two or more universes? (+2) Do you get the feeling we’re going in circles with this test sometimes?
Is it because she’s actually the same character and has the ability to travel between dimensions and alter her appearance to suit each one, or some such? (+10, and sigh) Now that sounds like either a drink or drug induced fantasy, and can I have some please?
Does she have any of the following abilities:
Telepathy? (+1) More powerful than Soundwaves’s? (+2) No x 2
Teleportation? (+1) More powerful than Skywarp’s? (+2) No x 2, again.
Super-speed? (+1) Faster than Blurr’s? (+2) No x 2, for the hat-trick.
Unusually keen senses? (sight, hearing, smell, etc) (+1 for each) *Mandy falls asleep at the keyboard from the irritating never-ending loop the test has taken* Snore… *NS smirks* R – What are you thinking? NS – Nothing. R – Liar! *NS takes permanent marker and draws a moustache on Mandy* *R snerks* Let me have a go! *R draws a pointy beard* *NS and R run and hide, laughing wildly*
Telekenesis (+2)
“Magical” powers, often vaguely defined or whatever the situation calls for (Including magical healing of self or others)? (+2)
Time travel under her own power (+2)
Control of the weather or other natural elements? (+2)
The ability to communicate with animals? (+2)
Precognition or a “sixth sense” regarding imminent danger (including precognitive dreams or visions)? (+2)
Any ability which no canon TF has ever been shown to have? (+3)
All of the above? (+100 points and kindly never write anything again) *Mandy wakes up* Huh… Oh… Yeah… Back to the test. *looks around* Where are you two? Get over here! *NS and R giggle* Grrr… *Mandy goes to find them, passes a mirror and stops short* What… The…!!!!!!!! I’M GOING TO FRAGGIN’ KILL YOU TWO!!!!
A brilliant scientist and/or inventor (+1) As just proved by your recent stunt, you are not that smart. *death glares*
So brilliant that she effortlessly solves problems that Wheeljack, Ratchet and/or Perceptor couldn’t? (+2) Ok, and those three would be smart enough to make sure you two stayed far away from them. Wheeljack’s ‘splody enough on his own anyhow, Ratchet would just start throwing stuff non stop and Perceptor would make your processors blow out because he’d talk so far above your heads it’s not even funny.
Is she a phenomenally skilled martial artist? (+1) No. Wax on, wax off. NS – Huh? Never mind. It’s a reference to an old movie. NS – Oh. *shrugs*
In Metallikato? (+2) I still have yet to even seen this used in any fic, so is it something that the creator of this test made up simply because her own charrie used it?
In some hitherto-unknown Cybertronian martial art that you just made up? (+3) I’m not that creative. Not with the martial art type stuff. *wicked grin* NS – No, you are rather skilled in the smutty stuff. It’s not my fault. It’s you. You’ve corrupted my brain. NS – Yeah, keep telling yourself that.
Is she the only female ever to be trained in this art? (+1) *Sigh* For heaven’s sake…
Is she an incredible sharpshooter? (+1) R – Heh, you seem to have upped my sharpshooter abilities since creating me. So I have. Enjoy it. You never use it as it is. Well, you use it in the training room to get Rewire worked up. R – *smirks* Yes, and to great effect too. *shakes head and grumbles* Yes, my charries are all nymphos.
At any distance? (+1) Well? R – No.
With any weapon? (+1) R – I have to have something fairly light if I’m doing all that flipping around, right?
If you’ve made tech specs for her:
Are they all sevens and/or eights? (+1) Nines and/or tens? (+2) Higher than tens? (+5) Yes, I still don’t get the tech-specs. And I don’t care to ever fully understand them.
Does she have a beautiful singing voice? (+1) Considering that you guys are basically computers on legs, I would think it would be highly likely that you would be wonderful singers. You could hold pitch perfectly and, really on a basic level, music is in some way mathematical, so your processors would handle it no problem, but, no, you don’t sing. NS – Well, that was taking the scenic route, wasn’t it? Shut up.
Does she play a musical instrument? (+1) *imagines NS and R in band uniforms with instruments* “This one time at Cybertronian band camp…” *NS snerks* What now? NS – Remember what they said about band camp in American Pie? *Mandy thinks* Remind me. I’m sure I’ll regret it, but remind me. NS – *smirks* That it’s nothing but sex ed? I’d be more than happy to go to band camp. *Mandy and Raven gapes* You… Do… Not… Need any more education! You’ve got more than enough! Go! Go now from my brain! *headwalls repeatedly*
Is it the bagpipes? (-20) *Imagines NS and R dressed up as Scottish pipers.* “Och aye! We’re the clan McTransformers! We’re gonna play a wee little song on our bagpipes for ye!” *Mandy runs from angry Scotsmen everywhere* (Yeah, old joke from last time, but it’s still a good one)
Is she extremely fond of a particular Earth musical group, TV show, movie, etc.? No.
Does it just happen to be YOUR favourite musical group, TV show, movie, etc? I have very few things that I like, so if they went for what I liked, they’d be pretty limited. NS – I don’t have much time for such trivial things. I’m usually to… tied up… Don’t, ok! Just don’t. We get the idea!
Is she so obsessed with a particular rock band that she named herself after it? (+10) I’m not even going to justify this with an answer. Really.
END PART ONE
Scores: Nightstrike – 2 Raven – 3
Wow, surprisingly enough it’s a fairly close race so far. Well done. NS – Yeah, well, you know what’s going to happen, don’t you? Yeah. *Smirks* You’re in for a major thrashing before the end of this test. *R giggles* – You are so fragged, NS. *NS pouts* Shut up! Shut up the both of you! *R and Mandy snerks*
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 11, 2008 7:36:39 GMT -5
*NS groans and hides her face* Do we have to do this section? Of course we do. The test would be incomplete if we didn’t. NS – Does that really matter? Yes. NS – I hate you sometimes. Sometimes? I thought you hated me all the time? NS – This is true. R – Hey, if you don’t mind, I’m going to sit this one out. Yeah, fine by me. *watches Raven wander off* Where are you going? *Raven glances over her shoulder and smirks* Umm… Rewire’s been feeling a bit neglected lately, I think. Wow, thanks for sharing. Just be back for the next section, ok? R – Um, I’ll try. *runs away, giggling* *Mandy shakes head*
Right then, NS, onward and upward! *NS groans*
II. We Are Family
Is your character the daughter of a canon character? (+1) NS – Yes *glares at Mandy*
Is it Starscream? (+1) NS – I am so glad you did not go this route, but you could have picked someone more exciting. Red is exciting! NS – Um, he’s not, really. He’s a bit of an odd duck, but not exciting. *Red looks hurt and wanders off* Great. Now look what you’ve done! *Mandy goes to hide appliances*
Is it Megatron? (+2) I am a bit twisted, but not that twisted. NS – Thank Primus for that!
Is it Optimus Prime? (+3) No, because Prime is still monkish. Bless him.
That your character does not originally know about? (+1) No
Because your character's mother hid her away to "protect" her from something? (+2) No again.
Is your character the sister of a canon character? (+1) No.
Is it Optimus Prime? (+1) NS – Can you imagine how nuts it would drive him if I were his sister? Heh, well, according to the movie Megs is his brother. Let’s face it, Megs is infinitely worse than you are. NS – You think? Yes, I do. NS – I am learning though. *through gritted teeth* I know.
Is it Megatron? (+2) NS – Thank goodness it’s not. How boring would that be? We have way too much fun as is. *through even more gritted teeth* I know.
Is it Starscream? (+3) NS – NO! Gah! I hate him! You didn’t used to. NS – Yeah, well, when you go through the scrap I did because of him, you learn to hate him very quickly. If it’s any consolation, the feeling is mutual. *NS considers* Yes, that does make me feel better.
Does she have a twin of the same gender? (+1) No
Of the opposite gender? (+2) NS – Yes. *growl*
Do they communicate telepathically? (+3) NS – I really am thankful that we don’t. He’s thick as two short planks and I would very quickly find a way to have Megatron blast my head off with his cannon if I had to listen to his empty headed ramblings all the while. Well, NS, tell it like it is. Honestly. You’re brother is a really great guy. NS – No, he’s thick and boring. Shut up! I like your brother. NS – There’s no accounting for taste then, is there? *Mandy headdesks and growls*
Is she the product of a tragically doomed romance between an Autobot and a Decepticon? (+1) Considering how often Starfire swapped sides, I might be forgiven for giving you a point in this category. NS – Yeah, well, she had a ‘bot emblem, so, don’t think about it. Fine. Marks it down *NS erases mark* Do it again and you will be sorry. Fine!
Was she adopted? (+1) No.
Was she found in a basket on a doorstep in the driving rain, with a mysterious note pinned to her blankie? (Sorry) No. I’ll let Ruu do that. *wicked grin (Love ya Ruu!)*
END PART TWO
Scores Nightstrike – 3 Raven – 0
Total: NS – 5 R – 3
*R saunters back, out of breath and looking dazed* *Mandy headdesks* You didn’t… *R smirks* NS – Really… *rolls optics* What are you on about? You’re ten times worse than that! NS – Oh, no, it’s not the fact that she and Rewire just bumped chassis. Wow, that was such a classy way of putting it. Geez. NS – It’s just the fact that it didn’t take very long. Megatron…. NOOOOOOOOOOO!!! *covers ears and sings loudly*
*Shouting* ON TO THE NEXT BIT OF THE TEST!!!!
*NS smirks*
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 11, 2008 7:44:53 GMT -5
*Mandy looks over next section of test* Hmm… NS – What? I don’t think you two will fare too badly in the next section. R – Really? Even NS? *Mandy looks at NS and shrugs* Nah, she should be alright. I think. NS – Well thank Primus for small favours!
III. Origin of the Species
Was your character on board the Ark or the Nemesis? (+1) Nope. NS was born on Earth and Raven came through space and crashed as a protoform.
Is she part-alien or part- any other non-TF creature? (+1) Umm… They are aliens! They are giant alien robots!
Is she a non-Cybertronian mechanoid who joined the TFs for whatever reason? (+1) They’re all Cybertronian.
Is she a human who was turned into a TF? (+2) No, but I do keep toying with brining in a charrie who…*gack!* *NS chokes Mandy* *R pulls NS away* What the frag are you doing you crazy glitch?! NS – Did you hear what she said!? *Mandy gasps* I… Was… Kidding. *pant, gasp* NS – Oh, uh, of course you were. *Mandy glares* *NS smiles sweetly* *Mandy shakes head*
No beating about the bush: is she you turned into a TF? (+3) No! I would make an incredibly boring Transformer! Honestly, I would! NS – Yes, I know. Thanks. NS – No problem.
Do you secretly believe that this is really going to happen some day? (+5) Even if it could, I do not believe I would do it.
Seriously, though? (+10) What? Is saying no once never enough for this test?!
Is she an alien (organic) who was turned into a TF? (+1) No
Is she a fantasy-type creature (elf, mermaid, dragon, unicorn, etc.) who was turned into a TF? (+2) *coughgiantpurplegriffincough* *NS smirks* *R giggles*
Is she a canon character from a non-TF universe who was brought into this universe and turned into TF? (+3) I’m such not a fan of crossovers. Really. There are very few out there that work well and I know I do not have the talent to do one properly.
Because she was badly injured by/because of a TF and this was the only way they could save her life? (+1) NS – I really don’t think any of them that I am closely involved with would try to save me. Yeah, but you’ve never been a human, so this question does not apply to you, does it?
Because she wanted to Join In the Fight Against Evil? (+1) *Mandy looks at charries* Well? NS – I am evil! In fact, I’m more evil than ever before! Yes, I know all too well. Although you do have an odd duality in that you can be quite soft. *NS glares* There is nothing soft about me! I beg to differ. You have a fondness for your children and need I mention how you feel about Megatron. *NS shifts uncomfortably* Shut up. *Mandy giggles* R – I joined for the sake of love Heh, so you did. Regretted getting mixed up with Rampage at the end of the day, didn’t you? R – Yes, but it all worked out in the end! I’ve now got Rewire and Twilight. So you do. I suppose it was worth the trouble then.
Because Megatron (or Galvatron or whoever) had the idea to turn humans into Decepticons and use them against the Autobots? (+1) NS - *rolls optics* Puh-leeze! He’d squish them flat in a matter of seconds.
Because she was in love with a TF and this was the only way they could be together? (+2) I think these can be the worst stories! If you find one that starts this way, run. It’s a sign that more horrible Sue-ishness is on the way.
Due to a Convenient Unexplained Phenomenon (a dimensional portal, an energy bolt from space, etc.)? (+2) No
For Mysterious Reasons of Her Own? (+2) I suppose this could be used to great dramatic effect, but when in conjunction with a Sue, it’s usually very bad. The reasons are usually lame beyond belief.
Because she wanted revenge on an annoying ex-boyfriend? (-100 points and please send me the story) NS – Revenge on an ex for me would be swift, horrible retribution from which there would be no surviving. Yes, I know. What if the ex was Megatron? *NS considers* Ok, yeah, I know my limits. Good girl. Of course, you do realize that if things go that sour between you two, he will more than likely finish you off? NS – Yes, I know. That is why I have no intention of doing anything to make him go off me. Of course, I have no idea if he is even that interested in me. Hey, you decided to fall in love with the evil intergalactic overlord. You knew the risks. *NS sighs and frowns* I know. *Mandy looks around and whispers* I have it on good authority that he does love you though. *NS smiles* Really? Yes. *NS smiles more*
Is she a member of a hitherto-unknown "third race" that fled Cybertron during the Great War? (+2) Umm... I thought the Transformers only had one race. One race but two factions, although I suppose you could consider there were three if you include neutrals.
Is she royalty of any kind? (+2) No, but I know she thinks she is. *gives NS a pointed look* *NS raises and optic ridge* Your point is...? Nothing. Just that you seem to think rather highly of yourself because you’re with Megatron. *NS tosses head* Well, I must be something special if he has claimed me for himself. *Mandy rolls eyes* Show off. *NS glares*
That she does not originally know about? (+3) No
Is she a member of a non-allied mercenary group that Plays By Their Own Rules and Answers To No One? (+3) NS – I kind of play by my own rules. *Mandy laughs* NS – What? You are so under Megatron’s thumb it’s not even funny! Play by your own rules my foot! You damn well know that the minute you even slightly step out of line that’s it! NS - *pouts* R – I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about any of that.
Is she the leader? (+1) I still cannot imagine either of you leading anything. NS, you tried and actually did a fairly good job, but your... talents... lie elsewhere. Raven, you’re too nice to lead.
Is this group made up of stunningly beautiful and incredibly dangerous femmebots? (+1) *sigh* No.
Are they Feared and Respected Throughout the Galaxy? (+1) No
Do they have their own spaceship? (+1) No
Or did your character presumably come about in a perfectly ordinary way, because you don't feel her origins are worth going on about? (-30 and thank you, thank you, thank you) Well, at least *one* of you can be glad of getting this question in their favour! NS – It’s all your fault! Why did you make the way you did!? *Mandy shrugs* Just because. Besides, to hear everyone talk, although you’re a Sue, you’re not as bad as it could be. NS – Great. Just great. *sulks*
END PART THREE
Scores Nightstrike - 5 Raven - -27
Well done Raven! Certainly not a Sue, are you? *avoids looking at NS* NS – I’m not a Sue yet! My score is not that bad! No... *eyes next section and frowns* NS – What? What is it! Tell me! Desperation does not suit you Nightstrike. If you insist on knowing, the next section pertains to romance. *NS weeps* *Raven points and snickers*
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 11, 2008 9:24:32 GMT -5
*Gone With the Wind music swells in the background*
That’s better. Have to set the mood, you know. *R goes starry eyed* *NS looks bitter* Nightstrike, I thought you enjoyed a bit of romance? NS – I do. I just don’t like it being scrutinized and scored. No, I don’t think that’s it. You just hate the fact that this is going to mount up your Sue-ishness. *NS crosses arms over her chest and pouts* Yep, thought so. Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.
*Gone With the Wind music swells again*
IV. All You Need Is Love
Does your character fall in love with a canon character? (+1) NS – Duh. R – No
Is it Optimus Prime? (+1) NS – No. He’s too boring. R – No, he’s just Prime. I can’t imagine it.
Is it Megatron? (+2) NS – *smiles* Yes. R – No.
Is it Starscream? (+3) NS – *growls* No. Never, ever again do I want to have anything to do with him! R – Whatever.
Does she fall in love with someone from an opposing faction? (+1)NS – *looks sad and whispers* I... could have been in love with Ironhide. *pets NS* I know, I gave you the chance to change factions, but you decided to stay and see what Megatron would do. It’s worked out there though, hasn’t it? *NS smiles slightly* Yes, it has. R – I’ll say yes I did, because, well, when I met Rewire I was a Predacon.
From a different continuity? (i.e. an Autobot and a Maximal)? (+2) NS – Nope, G1 all the way. R – *gulp**looks sheepish*
From an opposing faction AND a different continuity? (i.e. an Autobot and a Vehicon)? (+3) NS – No R – *bigger gulp* Yes. Geez, you’re not doing too well here Raven.
Did they fall in love within days of meeting each other? (+1) NS – Actually? No. It started out as lust and now it is love. R – I think Rewire and I fell in love very quickly.
Did they fall in love At First Sight or The Moment Their Eyes Met? (+2) NS – No. Don’t be ridiculous. R – *sighs* Yes, I more or less did fall in love with him instantly. *Mandy rolls eyes*
Do they defy anyone's direct orders to be together? (+1) NS – Ok, and wouldn’t that be a bit lame if Megatron ordered himself to stay away from me? R – No, we didn’t.
Does one of them defect from their faction so they can be together? (+1) NS – I’m too much of a Decepticon to ever consider switching. It would be too weird and I would never be accepted. Not after everything I’ve done. R – Yes, I did change my faction and I am not ashamed of that in the least.
Do they BOTH defect from their factions so they can be together? (+2) NS – Megatron... Defect. *NS roars with laughter* R – I’d have killed Rewire if he had defected.
Do canon characters fight (or otherwise compete) for her affections? (+1) NS – Nope, none of them are fighting over me, which is fine by me. R – Why would I want any of them fighting for me? I’m very happy with Rewire.
Does she "reform" a thought-to-be-irredeemably-evil character through The Power of Her Love? (+100 and pass me the Pepto-Bismol.) NS – Oh please. Why would I want to change my favourite evil overlord? You do realize that you have changed him in some ways. NS – Perhaps, but overall he remains the same. R – Considering that Rewire is has not and never will be irredeemably evil, it would be difficult to change him.
Does your character have sex with the object of her affections? (+1) NS – And how... No! Don’t want to know! NS – But you do know. *grits teeth* Yes, I do, because you have the bugger over sometimes and I don’t like it! It makes my brain hurt. NS – Yes, all the slamming about might have something to do with it. *Mandy headwalls* Do... Not... Want! R – Um, I think after I first arrived at the base, the others thought we had died. *sly smile*
More than once? (+2) NS – Oh yes. Definitely more than once... a night! NO! R - *giggles*
That you describe in point-by-point detail? (+1) Erm... Heh, Yeah... NS – Well... *Mandy blushes* NS – For all your insistence that you do not want to know what we get up to, you seem quite happy to write it all out at times. Yeah, well, there you go. NS – Pervert. What?! No! You are the pervert! NS – Why thank you very much. Megatron has taught me well. *Mandy groans*
For more than two consecutive pages? (+3) No. *bites nails* I don’t think so, at least.
Is it a life-altering experience for her? (+1) NS – I suppose in a way it was simply for the fact that I ended up having a sparkling. That is very life changing, you know. Yes, I know. So you’re happy to accept a point? NS – Yes. R – The first time Rewire and I were together was fairly powerful for me. It was right after he changed my insignia, so yes, you have to give me a point.
For him? (+1) NS – No, probably not. He would never tell me if it was, but I will assume it wasn’t. *Mandy nods* R – Um, I don’t know. Yes? I’ll have to ask him when I see him next.
Do one or both of them cry afterwards because it was so beautiful? (+1) NS – No, no tears. Not on *that* occasion. There have been tears on other occasions, but not from it being so beautiful. It fragging hurts sometimes! *Mandy facepalms* R – I cannot believe you just said that. No, I can. Gah. Images that I did not want or need are now stuck in my processor. Thank you. To answer the question, there were no tears.
Did you cry afterwards because it was so beautiful? (+2) I am not that soppy.
Do they get married? (+1) NS – If you mean as in bonded, no. We will never be bonded, as much as it pains me. *pets NS* R – Oh, yes, we did eventually. When, I don’t know, but we did. *Mandy snerks* Wow, must have been really good if you don’t remember when. R – It just kind of happened all the sudden. I’ll have to ask Rewire about it.
Do you describe the wedding ceremony? (+1) Considering that there is no ceremony as such, no.
For more than two consecutive pages? (+2) It wouldn’t even take two pages to describe my own real-life wedding!
Including giving the name of every single character who was invited? (+3) Geez, how many times can I say NO!!!
Is the wedding attended by members of opposing factions because they decided to set aside their differences in order to share in the joy of this wondrous event? (+20) Really, even if there were a ceremony, why in the pit would two factions be able to come together to celebrate such a thing? Stupid.
Does this wedding ceremony bear an astonishing similarity to a late 20th/early 21st century American middle-class Christian wedding, complete with vows, veil, and bouquet, despite the fact that this is far from the only type of wedding ceremony that exists (or has ever existed) on Earth, so to expect giant robots from outer space to use this exact same ritual is PATENTLY ABSURD! (Sorry.) (+50)
*snort* I refuse to answer this question because it’s just stupid.
Do they have a child together? (+1) NS – Yes, yes we do. R – Yes, and Twilight is beautiful.
More than one? (+2) NS – Yes, we have our big, strapping son, Quicksilver, who is the spitting image of his father (very handsome if you ask me). Now we also have a lively little daughter, Chimera. Cute as a button.
More than two? (+3) NS – No, there will be no more. I’ve made sure of that.
More than three? (+4)
Are any of them twins? (+5)
With telepathic powers? (+6)
END PART FOUR
Scores Nightstrike - 11 Raven – 17
Total Score Nightstrike – 16 Raven – (-)20
Raven! What the heck happened to you on this section! I was sure that Nightstrike would be worse off here than you! R – It’s all the questions about mixed factions and continuities that killed me. *Mandy nods* True. I just still can’t believe it though.
*shaking head* Right, well, let’s carry on, shall we? NS – Do we have a choice? No. NS – Didn’t think so.
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 14, 2008 7:17:38 GMT -5
NS – Pfh. What? NS – I’m really not that worried about this section. Really? Why? NS – You only seem intent on torturing my father. Hey, you can’t say that, I’ve done some bad stuff to you too. NS – Not as bad as what you’ve done to him though! *Mandy considers* True, that. NS – You truly are evil. Hello, pot, kettle and black, how are you today. *NS rolls optics*
V. It's a Sad, Sad, Sad, Sad World
Is your character an orphan? (+1) Nope. NS – I still am intent on making this so. And you won’t, because if I killed Red off, you would be god modded to death as an act of revenge. Red is very popular for some reason. NS – Fine!
Were her parents killed in an attack by the opposing faction? (+1) No. NS – But I killed my own mother! Yes, but it’s different. NS – I still say that you should say yes. And I still say that you are determined to be the world’s largest Sue!
In an attack by pirates, mercenaries, an alien invasion, or anything other than a canon TF faction? (+2) I still do not think this question is applicable. These things do exist in Transformer canon. I suppose the use of such a device is rather Sue-ish. Fortunately, it doesn’t apply to either of mine.
Did this attack destroy her entire city or colony? (+2) Well, let's see, if it destroyed her city or colony that would mean a fair chunk of Earth would be gone, so no.
Her entire world? (+3) Yet again, since all of them are here on Earth and we are still spinning through space, no!
As a result of this attack, was she Left Alone To Fend For Herself In a Cruel Uncaring Universe? (+1) NS – I don’t depend on anyone to take care of me anyhow, so even in the highly unlikely event that Megatron should fall, I could manage without him.
Was she Forced To Do Terrible Things To Survive? (+1) Depends on what you’re talking about. What’s terrible to one may not be to another, but as it is, no, neither NS or R have had to do anything like this.
That she deeply regretted doing, because deep down inside she was still a good and kind individual? (+1) NS – Good? Kind? Oh, come off it! We all know that deep inside the nasty yucky flavoured candy outside is a soft gooey centre. NS – There most certainly is not! I am evil through and through. Hm, really? Do you love your children? Do you love Megatron? You took pity on your own father and helped him escape, did you not? NS – Thing is though, I don’t regret anything. Not really. Meh... I don’t think you’re telling the truth. NS – And I don’t care that you don’t think I’m telling the truth.
At any point in your character's history:
Was she kidnapped? (+1) NS – There is an odd part of me that would *like* this to happen. *Mandy raises an eyebrow* Why? NS – Don’t know. I think it would be interesting to see certain individual’s reactions. In other words, you are a drama queen who wants the attention. NS – Perhaps. Well, at least you can admit it. R – I, personally, have just about had my fill of kidnappings but it’s probably just because I was involved with one. *shrugs*
Was she sexually assaulted? (+2) Erm... I’ll say no.
By more than one individual? (+3) NS – I always kind of fancied a fling with Skywarp and Thundercracker. You really don’t want Megatron hearing that. Really. You don’t. NS – Oh, I wouldn’t do it *now*! That’s good, because if you did and he found out about it, you would end up dead. No, I take that back. You’d end up deader than dead! NS – That is something I would like to avoid. Good.
By a canon character? (+100 points and shame on you) NS - Well, I do like my canon characters, you know. *through gritted teeth* Yes... We know, but you don’t want to be attacked by them do you? NS – No. Well, there ya go then.
Was she forced into slavery? (+2) None of them have been slaves.
Was it sexual in nature? (+5) *NS smirks* *Mandy headdesks* NS – It’s fun. *Mandy headdesks repeatedly* But it’s still not true slavery. There is an element of consent from you. NS – True.
Was she captured by the opposing faction or other evil persons? (+1) *sigh* Are we *ever* going to get past the slave questions?! NO I SAID!
Was she tortured? (+1) *NS smirks* Gah! It does not mean it in the context you’re thinking, Nightstrike! NS – All the same, it is variety of torture and one that I’m more than happy to submit to. Please. For the sake of what little is left of my sanity, stop. Was her mind forcibly read by a telepath or some kind of evil brain-scanning device? (+1) NS – If Soundwave comes within a few feet of me, I’ll kill him. No, you wouldn’t. He’s stronger than you are. NS – Well, perhaps Megatron would keep him away from me. No, probably not. I could see him laughing like mad over you two having a smack-down. NS – Unfortunately, you are probably right.
Was her mind altered in any way (false memories implanted, brainwashed into betraying her faction, etc.)? (+1) Here comes that infinite loop again.... No.
Did she swear revenge on a particular group or faction as a result of Her Tragic Experience (whatever it was)? (+1) No! Gah, I really get bored with that word after a bit.
Did she swear revenge on a particular individual? (+1) Yet again, down the neverending spiral of the infinite loop. No.
Did she change her name, upgrade her body configuration, or otherwise alter herself in any way because of it? (+2) NS - I wouldn't dream of changing my appearance! No, you're like Starscream. Too bloody vain. NS - And that's a bad thing? *headdesk*
At any point in her history, does she change factions? (Going from Neutral to a named faction, or vice-versa, counts.) (+1) NS – Yes R – Yes, so did I.
Does she change factions more than once? (+2) NS – I would never consider changing sides again. R – No way! I’m happy where I’m at.
More than twice? (+3) I think I have done a very nice job of getting my faction swapping down to an acceptable level. Actually, I can’t remember the last time I did it. It might have been with you, Raven and that was ages ago. R – I think you might be right. Wow, you have cut down. NS – Thank Primus for small favours! Shut up you, or I will switch you! *NS glares* Don’t you dare. *Mandy smirks*
Do the other characters get so sick of her faction-swapping that they finally just haul off and shoot her? (-50) Nope, but wouldn’t it be funny if it happened?
Is she insane, or suspected of being insane? (+1) At one point, NS was accused of being insane quite a lot. I think the others still think she is. She is not though. NS – Yes, but it’s still suspected. You have to give me the point. Fine, if I have to.
Does she experience flashbacks or other mental lapses? (+1) Whoever created the flashback should be shot. It is used so badly by most it’s not even funny.
Does she suffer from a pathological phobia of clowns? (-20) What the heck? Have any of you guys been reading IT? *all look blankly at me* I’ll take that as a no.
END PART FIVE
Scores Nightstrike – 2 Raven – 1
Total Score Nightstrike – 18 Raven – (-)19
Ok, and it’s obvious that I haven’t made you guys suffer enough! No matter, I can always fix that. *NS and R groan* NS: Please, don’t. Meh.
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 19, 2008 8:59:52 GMT -5
*Mandy looks at throne of dead charries and kicks it* NS – What are you doing? Hmm? Oh, nothing. *tilts head* NS – You’re thinking of something. Nope, not in the least. *eyes gleam* R – You aren’t... Thinking of adding to it? Oh, no. *R and NS exchange sidelong glances and take a few steps back*
VI. Don't Fear the Reaper
Does your character die? (+1) NS – Not yet You will do if you keep insisting on messing around with Thundercracker! NS – I am doing no such thing! Liar. I can read your mind and you’re planning something *very* stupid. NS - *looks sheepish* He won’t go along with it, you know? He’d rather not end up, oh, I don’t know.... DEAD! NS – I... Oh... *flails* Now quit being a spoiled brat and don’t do anything stupid. NS – Can I not be his friend at least? Fine by me, but know that you’ll be watched fairly closely. Or I would assume you would be. R – If you two are finished? Yes, I have died.
Does she sacrifice herself to save the object of her affections? (+2) No R - I would gladly lay my life down for Rewire. NS – I would gladly lay my life down for Megatron, not that he would appreciate it. Besides, it’s not as if he needs me to protect him anyway!
To save her entire faction? (+3) R – Nope, still not that noble. NS – And just why would I do that? Perhaps to save your children and the mech you love? NS – I have very little to offer. I cannot see how my death could save the whole faction. This is true.
To save Cybertron and/or Earth? (+4) If there’s something big and bad enough to threaten and/or destroy Cybertron and/or Earth, the death of one charrie will not stop it!
To save the galaxy? (+5) *Mandy sobs* How many times must I say it?
To save the entire universe/multiverse/space-time continuum? (+10) *Mandy gives the Mary Sue Test an Ancient Earth Gesture*
Does she repair a time paradox by dying? (+2) No, but the explosion from me answering the same bloody question twenty times in row might.
Does she cause one? (+2) It’s official, it’s Groundhog Day.
Is her death witnessed by five or more canon characters? (+1) No. They were all kind of busy fighting to notice Raven dying.
Do any of them cry? (+1) No
Does anyone shout "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" at any point? (number of O's and exclamation points may vary.) (+2) In reply to this question: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *NS and R snerk*
Does she make a speech before she dies? (+1) R – It happened to quickly for me to do much more than gape at him.
Is it more than two paragraphs long? (+2) It was more like one line or two.
More than two pages long? (+3) Do I need to shout again?!
Does she sing "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" in a loud, bellowing voice? (-10) Great song, but that would be lame.
Do you describe her funeral? (+1) There are no funerals. Unless you’re Matt. Then they do... have... oh... crap. NS – What? Megatron Origin. NS - *sighs* He’s gorgeous in that. Just want to... yeah... *looks dreamy* *Mandy rolls eyes* Fraggit femme! Stop it! They had funerals in that for two ‘bots that Megs killed. NS - *still looks dreamy* Hmm? Oh. *Mandy shakes head and groans*
Is it awfully similar to an Earth-type funeral? (See the question about weddings.) (+2) *flails*
Do the attendees make moving speeches about how wonderful she was and what a difference she made in their lives? (+3) Whatever.
Are these speeches more than two paragraphs long? (+4) No *sigh* Here we go again...
More than two pages long? (+5) No
Does anyone break down and cry in the middle of their speech? (+5) *sigh* Bored now.
Did you cry while you were writing it? (+5) No. It was not one of my EPIC POSTS. R- Yeah, thanks. You didn’t even see fit to give me a proper death. It wasn’t that. At the time you were more or less an incidental charrie and I really couldn’t figure out what to do with you, so, you died.
During the funeral, does she come lurching out of her coffin as a hideously decomposed cannibal zombie and massacre everybody in sight? (-20) (Well, I'd like to see that) I wouldn’t do that, but Matt came fairly close with Rampage.
Did she leave a will or last message? (+1) R – I had nothing to bequeath to anyone and even if I did I didn’t have anyone I’d have cared to give it to.
Does it begin with an "If you're reading this/seeing this, it means I'm dead" sort of thing? (+1) I try not to rip off my ideas from teen slasher movies.
Does everyone think she died, but she actually didn't? (+3) No, she was pretty dead.
Does she actually die, but somehow come back to life at the end of the story? (+4) R – Yes. It was an accident though. When Megatron was brought back the residual energy from that brought me back.
Will she come back to life in a subsequent story? (+3) No, if I kill Raven again that will be it for her. R - You're so nice. Yeah, aren't I? R – I do hope for Rewire’s sake that you wouldn’t kill me off. How do you know he’s not bored out of his mind with you and wants me to do you in anyway? R – Please don’t kid. Who said I was? R - *looks nervous* With all the slash going on, I worry. I doubt he’ll ditch you any time soon. R - *looks nervous and worried* NS – *looks worried too* Oh geez, not you too! NS – Yes. *Mandy rolls eyes*
In which you blatantly contradict and/or ignore the events of the current one? (+20) No
Does someone else sacrifice him- or herself to restore your character to life? (+2) R - Rampage didn't sacrifice himself for me. It was just sheer dumb luck.
Does the object of her affections bring her back to life solely through the Power of Their Love? (+50 and you're determined to kill me, aren't you?) No, because no one loved Raven at the time. R – Not even you. It’s not that I didn’t love you, I just didn’t know what to do with you. R – Yeah, right.
Does she die and get resurrected more than once? (+2) No. I swear I sound like a broken record now.
More than twice? (+3) No!!!!!!
More than Optimus Prime? (Never mind, that's not possible.)
You better make the most of it Raven, because I won’t bring you back again if you get killed. R – Yeah, thanks. Don’t worry though, there are no imminent plans for your demise. R – Oh, well that’s a great relief. *rolls optics* Watch it. R - *pouts*
End Of Part Six
Scores: NS – 0 *Mandy stares in wonder* R – 1
Totals: NS – 18 R - -18
Wow, opposite ends of the spectrum. Interesting.
Look you two! Only one more section! Let’s hurry and get it done, ok? NS – Please, let’s. R – Yeah, I’m tired now. Whingers. *rolls eyes*
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Post by Miss Mandy on Mar 19, 2008 9:25:11 GMT -5
Look! There’s a light at the end of the tunnel! NS – No! I refuse to go into the light! You will not kill me off yet! *Mandy facepalms* Not *that* light! *R snerks* Let’s just wrap this thing up, ok?
VII. And, In the End...
Have you written (or are you planning to write) more than one story centred around this character? (+1) NS - *eyes Mandy* Well? *Mandy looks sheepish*
More than two? (+2) NS – Well? *Mandy looks more sheepish*
More than three? (+3) NS - *raises optic ridges* *Mandy flails*
Do you ONLY write stories centered around this character? (+10) Nope. Red and ‘Ferno get a fair amount of attention.
Have you altered the canon in any way to favor her (i.e., changed the plot of an episode, re-written the Movie so a character doesn't die, etc.)? (+1) I don’t think I have. Not on a conscious level, at least.
Has she appeared in more than one continuity? (G1, BW, etc.) (+1) No
More than two? (+2) Grrr… NO!
More than three? (+3) Dang it… Did whoever made this have OCD? They have to ask the same basic question so many times before they can move on!
As soon as you hear of a new TF continuity coming out, do you immediately start thinking of how you can involve your character in it? (+5) They don’t come out all that often, really and besides, I like G1/Movieverse best.
Do you get cheesed off when readers don't adore and worship your character? (+3) That would be silly. I worry that other readers get cheesed off with NS though.
Do you resent the suggestion that stories based around your fanchars are not as interesting to other people as they are to you? (+5) I would be bothered by the suggestion, but I would not freak or get angry over it. Everyone’s different and what floats one person’s boat might sink another’s.
And finally, while taking this test, did you feel periodic stings of recognition, flashes of annoyance, a temptation to say, "So what's wrong with THAT?" or "You're making fun of ME, aren't you!" etc. etc. etc.? (+1 for each time this happens) No. The only time I got annoyed was when I had to answer the same question a billion times.
Woot! Done! Now to tally it all up and see just how Sue you two are! NS: Can you just get it over with already? I’m sure Chimera has caused no end of trouble since I’ve been stuck here with you. Fine, fine, fine!
End of Section 7... wait a minute... S7? *Runs, flails and does Doppler screams around the room* *NS knocks Mandy out*
NS – We don’t need her for this last bit. She’s highly inefficient at the best of times. *picks up pencil and paper and does tally.
NS – 6 *NS winces* R – 1
Totals:
NS – 24 R - -17
NS: *kicks unconscious Mandy* You stupid woman! I am a Sue! Oh, what I won’t do to you for this!!! R: *laughs* You’re a Sue! I’m so not a Sue. NS: Shut up. Just. Shut. Up. *pouts* R: Awww... Poor NS. Maybe Megatron will kiss you and make it better? NS: *smirks* R: *headdesks* Honestly. NS: Come on. I know we’re different factions, but we need a drink. R: What about Mandy? NS: What about her? R: We can’t leave her there like that. NS: *considers* No. Hang on a second. NS: *shaves Mandy bald and handcuffs her to a lamppost* R: *gapes* What the? We can’t leave her like *that* either! Why do you have handcuffs? NS: *raises and optic ridge and smirks* Do you *really* want to know? R: *blinks and gapes again* No. Really, I don’t. NS: Shame. *whispers* Bet Rewire’d love it if you spiced things up a bit. R: Shut up! You did *not* just say that! *starts to walk off to energon bar* NS: *follows* R: *sheepish look* Want to share a few tips with me though? NS: *smirks* Gladly *both disappear in the distance*
Mrrrr... ouch... what happened. *rattle* What the?! NIGHTSTRIIIIIIIKE!!!!!!!!!
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