Umm, question about a couple of the Snowflakes..., since I don't know where else to put it

Just a couple of quick questions about these, and the project in general:

One is just a slight inconsitency - you had Alex delivering a bottle of the Water of Hermes to Kolima, correct? However... before the events of Golden Sun, the Fountain of Hermes had been dry ever since the sealing of Alchemy, and in fact the Water itself had just become mere legend. If you may recall, Imil was crippled by colds and fevers, even with Mia, until Mercury Lighthouse was lit and the fountain filled.

Second is just a more general question - since this is generally an Alex-centric thing, I think... I was wondering if you were going to address how/where Alex met Saturos and Menardi, shared his lore and whatnot of Alchemy?

Also, Rena, are you the ones writing these? ; If so, I'd like to talk you on/do you have msn sometime, just to give a more in-depth critique on the Snowflakes, or something...

(also, sorry! I only meant to get a feel for Alex's character, but I slipped into writer-mode xD)

First answer: That will be explained later with Master Aquarius. He will answer that for you. ;P And yes, I was totally aware that the Water of Hermes was dried up during the sealing of Alchemy. Indeed it's nothing more than just a legend, but again... you'll hear it all out from the Master himself.

Second answer: This is just Alex's arc for now, that's soon-to-be ending. And of course I will explain how he will meet Saturos and Menardi... but that's, like, around the ending, where I explain the "Three Years" thing to head over to the original Golden Sun 1 story. For now, I'm just gonna talk about his background, Mercury Clan's small history, some mystery stuff, etc.

Third answer: I know you're gonna give me the past/present grammar stuff. I pretty much got that taken care of already. xD But you're more than welcome to bash me with the hammer with grammar stuff.

(And LOL, it's okay. Don't worry about it~)

Hm...

Question:

If you know all the details of the story and plot, is the story still as interesting as it would be if you didn't?

Is it not true that until the writer explains the details of the plot, one creates their own ideas and assumptions based on evidence from a multitude of resources? Most would claim it as fun and imaginative.

Please do yourself a favor and refrain from delving too deep into the plot. If there is any time for question, it is after the story is finished.


This is not meant to sound harsh, merely truthful, and for your own gain.


Also, on a side note, regarding any grammar discrepancies: I am in the middle of editing all the Snowflakes to date. Be patient and always check the news for any updates.

Hmm, okay. If that was the case, one would think Alex, learned in the lore of Alchemy (... maybe later if he isn't already), would raise an eyebrow at seeing a bottle of a legendary miracle cure-all. Buuut if you're going to explain it all later, then I shall attempt to be patient.

kekeke, actually, I couldn't care less about spelling and grammar. I kinda like the style you present with switching the tenses, it's like the reader drifts in and out of the story, the present tense being more intense and -there-, and the past tense more narrative. I've switched stuff like that myself, but mostly for effect. ~_^ It's the ideas behind a story, rather than the technique, that I'm more interested in, naturally.

And actually Stephen, as a writer myself, I always love helping my friends with their ideas, or discuss characterization/interaction between such and such a character. And there's just as much of a pleasure in helping someone, or trying to, with a story than reading it for the first time.
And I could just as easily give feedback on what's happened already, if you want. ;; buuuut it seems like you have things under control here, or don't want any help. =3 so no worries.

Neeh, it's okay Satty. If you needed a few questioned answered, it's fine with me.