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Everyone...I present to you the newest Thread Story to come to creation...Nyxfall. While the design team (me and Shrike) are still creating this new non-freespace universe, we would like to inform you now. The story will be held on the Volition Watch BB since they have agreed to allow us too put it up. Please don't sign up here yet...but be aware that we are coming. I believe that many of you are familiar with Thread Stories but for those who aren't...just ask anyone who is.
This story will be written with a few minor changes to how it is worked out. Here is the Nyxfall Code of Operations:

1) Writing through unity: Unlike TI, Nyxfall is not going to be controlled and commanded by any one or two individuals. Instead there is going to be what I like to call the "Council of Authors". This is ALL authors within the story working as a team. Every author is going to be given documents with detailed story and universe information so that no one is left in the dark. Secrets and plot twists are given to all authors to ensure coherency in the story. The Council should note that these are not set in stone and any pre-story changes will be made once they are addressed by the council.

2) Progressive change: Basically what this means is that the story is not preset. The ending and certain major events are explained and will occur but the progression from the start to those events is NOT pre-designed. Fight wars however you like, meet who you want, create new characters and add their achievements into the story, whatever. BUT please address the other authors with any changes that may affect the story progression to ensure that it does not interfere with anyone else's ideas and posts.

3) Clearing blockage: Writer's Block can happen, trust me. If you find that you cannot come up with a post or are not sure how to proceed never fear. Simply ask the council for suggestions and ideas on how to proceed. With this I ask that everyone be tolerant and helpful to those unable to come up with ideas (including those people with main characters). This story has no set progression and if a writer becomes stuck then please aid them with ideas so that they can get back on track.

4) Time constraints: I am aware that, like me, many people have things that could interfere with posting such as school and such. This is where Writing through unity comes into play once again. If you find yourself without time to post then provide notice to the council and we will come up with a solution. Since everyone knows the plot we can all come up with ways to keep the constrained person's character busy until he/she is able to participate again.

5) Mind control: It is advised that there is a one-author/one character policy used. This doesn't mean you can't have minor characters that interact with your character but please only have one major character that you concentrate on. This way it is easier to keep up with posting since you don't have to worry about several main characters and their exploits. There is an exception. If you kill off your main character for some reason (see Assassinations) then you can most likely choose a new main to work with.

6) Assassinations: If you feel it is necessary to kill off your main character (reasoning should be discussed with the council first) then enlist the help of another writer. This way the death will fit better with the story. For example, perhaps your captain is about to be killed for some reason that benefits the story. Enlist the assistance of a person playing a character from a group that dislikes that captain. Maybe they could assassinate him or blast his ship apart. Working together to kill off main characters makes the act a bit more interesting to the reader since they see it from both sides.

7) Enlistment: Because of the way the story is written it would probably be a better idea not to allow late entries. The story is broken into three chapters and new entries can be made in the NEXT chapter but having people come in late could throw off some other posters. There will be a 'recruitment' period while we discuss changes to be made before the story is started. There is also going to be a limit on how many people we will allow into the story in order to let the readers keep better track of who's who and to eliminate confusion.

8) Inane postings: While I DOUBT that we will have any problems, inane posts are not permitted. This is a SERIOUS story and should be treated as such. This is not "Tell A Story" or "I Challenge Anyone…." so please do not treat it as such. The VWBB administrators will eliminate inane posts and they will deal with repeat offenders. Please do not contribute to inane additions to the story.

9) Fun Stuff: Have you any concept art, images, maps or personalized ship designs for Nyxfall? Great! The Nyxfall web site will soon be operational and all submitted entries will be added ASAP. An entire section has been created for Author Brain Children which will have a section for each contributing author! Nothing like a little public recognition huh? New ship classes are the exception and will be added into the Ship Identification Database.

Nyxfall is nearing completion and the re-cruiting and pre-story change session will be coming by soonish. This has been a broadcast for your sanity.

-HeX

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AHHHH!!!! Too much reading!!!

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I might be in, I gonna need more on the story though. It sounds spacey even if it's not in the FS universe, you talking about new classes of ships and all. Oh but before I press Submit Reply I have 2 questions.

1. Will TI be finished before Nyxfall (NF maybe) starts?

2. Will Eishtmo pospone the remaking of NHOL1?* (gonna have to ask Eishtmo about this, I'll answer this question later unless one of you know the answer or Wishtmo answers himself)

*I'm sorry but if I could and had to choose between NF and NHOL1 I would choose NHOL1. Sorry, but maybe you understand.

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No worries...we do not plan to start the actual story until Eishtmo finished NHOL 1 (I'm in it and I really don't wanna have to do TWO stories either). Only the sign-up and pre-writing change sessions will appear early so Shrike and I can finish designing this new sci-fi universe.

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Alright Shadow, you're welcome to join up. FYI, here's a list of human factions in Nyxfall (I'm really quite proud of that name! )

Post-Exodus Factions and Systems

Zeta Reticuli - Nova Union (Jovian High Colonies, Jovian Power and Light) Me
Tau Ceti - Kodiak Alliance (Mars Military Syndicate) HeX and I
Epsilon Eridani - Star Construction (Lunar Construction Corps.)
Delta Pavonis - New Earth Coalition (Venusian Formers) PheonixBlade
Barnard's Star - United Stars Federation (Neptune Enlightenment Projects)
Lacaille 8760 - Apollo Syndicate (Mercury Miners Guild)
Alpha Centauri - Terranova Combine (multiple united groups) HeX

There you go, that's who's doing what detailed background. As you see, there's still a lot of background to be done, and it's open for anyone who would like to help. If you have ICQ, that would be great...HeX and I do a lot of correspondance with it, not to mention chats, so if you can possibly join up that'd be great.

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Okay i got ICQ and MSN Messenger.

My number is 76498246 and my e-mail adresse is gehnn@hotmail.com

Okay I don't undestand what you wrote exacly, I mean you put the name of a Solar System but then you put the name of a planet in SOL???

Are the names beside the factions the people taking control of the faction in Nyxfall or is it just the people creating the backround for it?

Are those systems connected through jump nodes or you just get between each one using other methades.

You still didn't answer some of the questions on my previous post.

Man we got a lot of time before NF starts with TI and NHOL1.

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Originally posted by Shadow:
Okay I don't undestand what you wrote exacly, I mean you put the name of a Solar System but then you put the name of a planet in SOL???

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I think I would be The star Construction faction in Epsilon Erindani would be good for me. Coniderting I wanted to be Arthur Triton in TI Owner of Trition corps. Now time to think of the backround a litle.

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Cool....Next time I talk to HeX we'll try to get that zip file done.

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For those who are being writers fear not...we are putting together a comprehensive zip file with several documents on technology, history, factions, discoveries, planets, etc. This will help plenty.

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Well, unless something comes up in the time between now and then, count me in if you want me.

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Okay...but everybody just has to wait until we start recruiting. We'll be starting that up soon.

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In order to make things a bit easier to work with I will soon be opening the Nyxfall Network at Gateway (Shrike's page). On another note...I am closing down the Terran Imperium Homesite because I can't get around to updating it. Nyxfall Network will be operational whenever I finish it.

On it will be available the zip file with all of the information on the Nyxfall universe. The separate sections will also be available and updated from time to time. This way you have a guide to the workings of the Nyxfall Galaxy.

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Just ignore this...testing the new siggy for the story Founders (me and Shrike)

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hey...this looks sweet.
I may or may not be interested in authoring (I do write fiction - rather often, and apparently decent stuff ) but time constraints are pretty nasty right now.

However, even if I'm not an author that zip file sounds sweet! I want it!

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check check check.....

Well Alpha, as you've probably noticed, Nyxfall is not going to be started this month. October is the earliest time that we'll start it, as we will finish NHOL-1 before starting Nyxfall.

Doh...I'm a hannibal again. Oh well.
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Just for those of you who missed it before...BUMP!!!

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The fact you didn't chose FS Zone to hold it hurts me feelings , but this sounds good anyway )

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Hmm....I did ask you if you were interested, but NF isn't Freespace related in any way, and you wanted FS fiction for your page.

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A WINNER IS YOU! (sorry Orange)

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Hm, I already posted this in another thread

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