The Best Damn Fics You've Ever Read.
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Sequels are not considered in favor, opposition, or with regards to completeness. Only the story being brought to consideration is relevant to the process of approval/refusal. Though sequels are not recommended in their own right, or at least to my knowledge they never have been, they could in theory be recommended if complete.
As far as I know, at any rate.
As far as I know, at any rate.
Nottheunmaker
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This one I'm not sure about given how the fic is structured, but I'm going to rec The Adventures of Kotohime. The stories follow the exploits of Kotohime, princess of Gensokyo, police officer, ski instructor, ships captain and whatever other titles she mentions that week. She goes around solving problems that might not exist solely because she feels like it and with great enthusiasm. Brilliantly written and gut bustingly hilarious, it's a go to fic for when I need a laugh.
While it's not marked as complete, each chapter is basically it's own fic, with a self contained story that at best references the others. They all take place chronologically with one story following the next, but you can read them in any order and not miss much. I'd call each one it's own fic and rec them on their own, but I'm not sure how the rest of the thread feels.
While it's not marked as complete, each chapter is basically it's own fic, with a self contained story that at best references the others. They all take place chronologically with one story following the next, but you can read them in any order and not miss much. I'd call each one it's own fic and rec them on their own, but I'm not sure how the rest of the thread feels.
It hurts me deeply, but I have to de-rec this. I love Armored Core and Touhou, and Cirno is one of my favorite characters, but even that wasn't enough to carry me through the first ten chapters. Heck, I can barely remember anything outside the first chapter. I still love the ideas behind this, but it needs a lot of work before it reaches 'good', let alone 'best damn fic ever'.
Dark Abstraction
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I think that in cases like that, if the individual chapters really do function as self-contained stories, then it should be a viable recommendation as a short story compendium that is noted to be such. But by that same token, every single one would have to be a fully functional tale in its own right - cursory reference to prior stories should be acceptable so long as it isn't at any point pivotal to the referential stories.
I'll give it a look later to see if it fits those criteria, and encourage other people to do so as well. It's a new precedent for the thread we'd be setting, so it should get multiple reviews to decide if it's acceptable or not.
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The Adventures of Kotohime is in fact marked as complete. As it was when I recommended it some ways back, and, so I am informed, was marked prior to that. Which you can see at the end of your own link.
I, having recommended it in the past, feel that I should say that I could go either way on this one. The implication that the author gives by marking the story as complete is that each chapter is a complete story on its own. Yet the continuing updates conflict with this notion.
As it stands, I remain in favor of this story being recommended, but feel that it should not get enclusion without a larger number of agreements than is typical, and/or direct consent of the OP of the thread, on account of the precedent setting involved.
Absolute agreement with this idea.
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I mean, people have recced series before, so I don't really have any issue as long as the chapters are genuinely self-contained stories. If someone wants to derec it on the basis that some of the chapters lack resolution, I think that's enough of a restriction.
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Coup de What?: The Blacks were corrupted in mind, hardly at all in body. The Twilight Flight had their bodies corrupted, not their minds. They fight for Deathwing because they are brainwashed. What will one Twilight drake do when her mind is freed from the brainwashing?
This is a WoW fic and while the summary doesn't sound like much, this fic is definitely one of the best if not the best fics set in Warcraft and gives much needed love to all the Dragonflights. Also has a sequel from the same author that is also finished but reccing it here would be spoilery.
This is a WoW fic and while the summary doesn't sound like much, this fic is definitely one of the best if not the best fics set in Warcraft and gives much needed love to all the Dragonflights. Also has a sequel from the same author that is also finished but reccing it here would be spoilery.
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A Brief History of Histories by blackbournen. A Sailor Moon fic in which where each of the girls' civilian backgrounds have been switched around. For instance, instead of growing up in a loving family, this Usagi has to deal with a distant father and a mother who passed away while she was still very young, much like Rei's original Backstory.
Here a Paragraph to show how Heartbreaking Usagi upbring would have if she had Rei life.
"Man this really DOES hurt. I can't get away from any idea other than Usagi completely going in the opposite direction that Rei did when it comes to her father. While Rei rightfully saw her father's abandonment as his fault and his loss, Usagi would be certain that it was something wrong with HER. She wasn't good enough, she wasn't lovable enough, she just plain wasn't enough. There's no amount of love from her Grandpa to counteract the bitter truth in her heart that her father just doesn't love her. And an Usagi who doesn't believe that love can conquer everything is a very different Usagi indeed.
I see her maintaining her hope that one day her father will change his mind. That he'll see something in her, or accept whatever's wrong with her, and come back into her life. Usagi would forgive him without question, though in truth there's no forgiveness necessary because she never thinks to blame him. That optimism I see her maintaining, but it's a dim candle versus the spotlight that is our Usagi. This Usagi keeps hoping because it's all she knows to cling to, but every birthday with only a form letter obviously signed by an assistant makes the candle burn a little less bright.
That's going to spill into this Usagi's relationships. She'll be less determined, for one, because her self-confidence is so low. She'll still make friends easily. She's STARVING for people to love and to love her. However she'll be caught somewhere between doing anything to please them and keep them around, and a cynical voice at the back of her mind telling her that she isn't worth having them at all. While our Usagi is like a relentless bomb of love and friendship that doesn't know how to stop, this Usagi is already prepared for failure before she starts. She's desperate to keep people and secretly certain she can't at the same time. "How To Friend" is one of the things our Usagi is best at. This Usagi is at war with herself about it.
On the plus side, this Usagi would have a much stronger focus and work ethic. Unfortunately it all stems from her eagerness to please. Her father would send her to TA, and Usagi hopes that if she excels there, she'll earn his love. She struggles constantly and is never better than average. Her father never notices.
Grandpa struggles with Usagi too. She's so sensitive to criticism and he feels so terribly for her that he tends to treat her like she'll break. She's his wonderful perfect granddaughter, and unfortunately that never really helps her to build up her confidence.
This is a really tough road for Usagi, and it sort of sucks that we're on it. Becoming Sailor Moon will really help her out here I think. I just hope it would help her out enough before she's really tested."
Here a Paragraph to show how Heartbreaking Usagi upbring would have if she had Rei life.
"Man this really DOES hurt. I can't get away from any idea other than Usagi completely going in the opposite direction that Rei did when it comes to her father. While Rei rightfully saw her father's abandonment as his fault and his loss, Usagi would be certain that it was something wrong with HER. She wasn't good enough, she wasn't lovable enough, she just plain wasn't enough. There's no amount of love from her Grandpa to counteract the bitter truth in her heart that her father just doesn't love her. And an Usagi who doesn't believe that love can conquer everything is a very different Usagi indeed.
I see her maintaining her hope that one day her father will change his mind. That he'll see something in her, or accept whatever's wrong with her, and come back into her life. Usagi would forgive him without question, though in truth there's no forgiveness necessary because she never thinks to blame him. That optimism I see her maintaining, but it's a dim candle versus the spotlight that is our Usagi. This Usagi keeps hoping because it's all she knows to cling to, but every birthday with only a form letter obviously signed by an assistant makes the candle burn a little less bright.
That's going to spill into this Usagi's relationships. She'll be less determined, for one, because her self-confidence is so low. She'll still make friends easily. She's STARVING for people to love and to love her. However she'll be caught somewhere between doing anything to please them and keep them around, and a cynical voice at the back of her mind telling her that she isn't worth having them at all. While our Usagi is like a relentless bomb of love and friendship that doesn't know how to stop, this Usagi is already prepared for failure before she starts. She's desperate to keep people and secretly certain she can't at the same time. "How To Friend" is one of the things our Usagi is best at. This Usagi is at war with herself about it.
On the plus side, this Usagi would have a much stronger focus and work ethic. Unfortunately it all stems from her eagerness to please. Her father would send her to TA, and Usagi hopes that if she excels there, she'll earn his love. She struggles constantly and is never better than average. Her father never notices.
Grandpa struggles with Usagi too. She's so sensitive to criticism and he feels so terribly for her that he tends to treat her like she'll break. She's his wonderful perfect granddaughter, and unfortunately that never really helps her to build up her confidence.
This is a really tough road for Usagi, and it sort of sucks that we're on it. Becoming Sailor Moon will really help her out here I think. I just hope it would help her out enough before she's really tested."
Dark Abstraction
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It sounds like an interesting concept. It's also not complete, so it's an invalid submission to this thread.
Wobulator
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Oh, seconded in a heartbeat.
Third-ed. I enjoyed the author's following fic a bit more however.
Orion Zete
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Question ?,
Is there any good world of warship fic and kancolle that is finished ?
Is there any good world of warship fic and kancolle that is finished ?
Isn't there a story about a Halo frigate ending up on kancolle earth that's both finished and fairly good? Can't remember the name.
(Not that I think it belong to a best fics ever list.)
Orion Zete
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yes it was greenhorn and it was so-so
but good world of warship and kancolle fic ?
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Can't think of any. Unless you count the first Belated Battleships thread on SB to be separate from the 2nd.
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This:
Red in Tooth and Claw (Kantai Collection)
is finished.
EDIT: Is it worth a rec? I have to reread it.
EDIT2: Also, consider whether this is the best thread to be asking that question. I can not help but feel that the WoW or Kantai Collection fiction discussion and ideas threads would be able to get you your answers more easily.
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CV12Hornet
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Yes, we have a Kancolle fanfiction thread already. Best to take it there.
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Rec these
Defrosted: A 40K Story by Fusion-Corsair
An Adeptus Mechanicus Magos defrosts a man frozen millennia ago from the preservation facility he was entombed in. How will he react to a future full of nihilism, fanaticism, and senseless conflict?
A Certain Adult Film by Tk Macintosh
For Touma, life couldn't have been any better, but when the cries of a woman goes out...Touma can't ignore it.
A Certain Date Auction by Tk Macintosh
When Academy City funds run low, there may be one way to raise them back up
Delta Force Go by Asha'man of Fire
On one lazy day, a group of Tokiwadai girls decide to try and pick a fight with the Delta Force. How will the three respond?
The Price We Pay by SilverFang88
Every choice has it's own set of consequences, be they short-term or long-term. Whichever the case may be we are all forced, in some way and at some time, to pay for our actions. This is what fate does to keep us from being too complacent with our lives. It is harsh, it is cruel, and it is a lesson which neither Mugino or Touma will ever soon forget
Never the Twain Shall Meet By: Kyle Castorena
It was a meeting that was never to take place. An encounter which was a miracle in and of itself. How will the lives of these two who never should have crossed change now that they have, and how will they themselves change?
Echo of a Lost World By: Kyle Castorena
Following the events of Version Psi, the world was destroyed by Othinus, as well as the relationship between Saten Ruiko and Kamijou Touma. Except it wasn't. The world, and Saten herself, somehow survived. Now the world must continue without Kamijou Touma and the Imagine Breaker. Saten must continue in this abandoned world on her own. DIRECT SEQUEL TO NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET
For Touma, life couldn't have been any better, but when the cries of a woman goes out...Touma can't ignore it.
A Certain Date Auction by Tk Macintosh
When Academy City funds run low, there may be one way to raise them back up
Delta Force Go by Asha'man of Fire
On one lazy day, a group of Tokiwadai girls decide to try and pick a fight with the Delta Force. How will the three respond?
The Price We Pay by SilverFang88
Every choice has it's own set of consequences, be they short-term or long-term. Whichever the case may be we are all forced, in some way and at some time, to pay for our actions. This is what fate does to keep us from being too complacent with our lives. It is harsh, it is cruel, and it is a lesson which neither Mugino or Touma will ever soon forget
Never the Twain Shall Meet By: Kyle Castorena
It was a meeting that was never to take place. An encounter which was a miracle in and of itself. How will the lives of these two who never should have crossed change now that they have, and how will they themselves change?
Echo of a Lost World By: Kyle Castorena
Following the events of Version Psi, the world was destroyed by Othinus, as well as the relationship between Saten Ruiko and Kamijou Touma. Except it wasn't. The world, and Saten herself, somehow survived. Now the world must continue without Kamijou Touma and the Imagine Breaker. Saten must continue in this abandoned world on her own. DIRECT SEQUEL TO NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET
A Farmer Or Something by College Fool
Jaune didn't have to become a Hero, or even a Hunter. Not really. He could always have been a farmer or something. Pyrrha though.
Jaune Beats all the First Years by blaiseingfire
Jaune realizes that if he can't outmatch his opponents in strength, he can out play and out smart them. With a mini tournament coming up, can he succeed? (let's be honest, you probably already know the answer). Will it be awesome? Yes. Will it be action packed? Yes. Will it be hilarious? Yes. Will it come back to bite him in the butt? Absolutely! Coverart by maxinummerone
Jaune didn't have to become a Hero, or even a Hunter. Not really. He could always have been a farmer or something. Pyrrha though.
Jaune Beats all the First Years by blaiseingfire
Jaune realizes that if he can't outmatch his opponents in strength, he can out play and out smart them. With a mini tournament coming up, can he succeed? (let's be honest, you probably already know the answer). Will it be awesome? Yes. Will it be action packed? Yes. Will it be hilarious? Yes. Will it come back to bite him in the butt? Absolutely! Coverart by maxinummerone
Defrosted: A 40K Story by Fusion-Corsair
An Adeptus Mechanicus Magos defrosts a man frozen millennia ago from the preservation facility he was entombed in. How will he react to a future full of nihilism, fanaticism, and senseless conflict?
Eat at Deviljho's by Tomas the Betrayer
For the first Hunters to ever battle a voracious Deviljho, early retirement seemed like a pretty sweet deal. Bon appétit!
For the first Hunters to ever battle a voracious Deviljho, early retirement seemed like a pretty sweet deal. Bon appétit!
Guns from Nowhere by fantasydreamer94
His life in Roanapur has been cut short by betrayal. Death rescues and transforms him. Returning from nowhere, the Japanese man takes on the city with his most trusted guns in his hands, and Revy faces him with the eyes of rivalry...and is turned-on.
His life in Roanapur has been cut short by betrayal. Death rescues and transforms him. Returning from nowhere, the Japanese man takes on the city with his most trusted guns in his hands, and Revy faces him with the eyes of rivalry...and is turned-on.
Otokage by writer168
"He chose your fate. You have to take over his job. His village. His place in the world. This is the life you have to live. So, what do you say? Do you accept the position as Orochimaru's successor?" When Kabuto manages to convince Haruno Sakura to become the Shodai Otokage, she finds out that this might be the best decision she's ever made.
"He chose your fate. You have to take over his job. His village. His place in the world. This is the life you have to live. So, what do you say? Do you accept the position as Orochimaru's successor?" When Kabuto manages to convince Haruno Sakura to become the Shodai Otokage, she finds out that this might be the best decision she's ever made.
Playboys by KittenFair
It was Valentine's fault, even thirty years later. (In which young Veld posed for PlayGirl, and his Turks found out.)
Valentine's Day by Umei no Mai
A twist of fate causes Vincent Valentine to be born female. Having escaped Nibelheim she wants her son Sephiroth back, professor Hojo dead, has taken an interest in Deepground and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. Worse still, Chaos is right behind her and he has plans of his own. Nothing will ever be the same again...
It was Valentine's fault, even thirty years later. (In which young Veld posed for PlayGirl, and his Turks found out.)
Valentine's Day by Umei no Mai
A twist of fate causes Vincent Valentine to be born female. Having escaped Nibelheim she wants her son Sephiroth back, professor Hojo dead, has taken an interest in Deepground and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. Worse still, Chaos is right behind her and he has plans of his own. Nothing will ever be the same again...
Raphael Sorel's seven years war by ThalieXVII
From aristocrat to vampire, Raphael Sorel goes through a quest from trying to understand what is happening to him and his daughter to trying to gain the powerful Soul swords for his own ambitions. The story of Raphael and Amy since they met until the end of SC4. It shows their father/daughter relation. Many characters appearance.
Raphael Sorel's Endless Warfare by ThalieXVII
The Soul swords have been sealed, but Tira and the Soul Edge followers will not rest until Nightmare roams the land again and creates carnage once more. My adaptation of SCV but also the sequel to Raphael Sorel's seven years war. Warning: the ending is not canon
From aristocrat to vampire, Raphael Sorel goes through a quest from trying to understand what is happening to him and his daughter to trying to gain the powerful Soul swords for his own ambitions. The story of Raphael and Amy since they met until the end of SC4. It shows their father/daughter relation. Many characters appearance.
Raphael Sorel's Endless Warfare by ThalieXVII
The Soul swords have been sealed, but Tira and the Soul Edge followers will not rest until Nightmare roams the land again and creates carnage once more. My adaptation of SCV but also the sequel to Raphael Sorel's seven years war. Warning: the ending is not canon
Stains of Time by theamerican91
"A man dies ... only a few circles in the water prove that he was ever there. And even they quickly disappear. And when they're gone, he's forgotten, without a trace, as if he'd never even existed. And that's all." -Wolfgang Borchert, The Outsider. Cover art by annaoi
The Laughing Master by Leo-Novum
This entire problem started because I was barmy enough to accept a job offer from an Einzbern. Trust me, never trust a German when it comes to magical problems
Inviolate by scriviner
Someone messed with Luthor's mind. Someone was going to pay. A mystery that slowly unveils a terrible secret within the DCU and Lex's response to what he finds. Now complete
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"A man dies ... only a few circles in the water prove that he was ever there. And even they quickly disappear. And when they're gone, he's forgotten, without a trace, as if he'd never even existed. And that's all." -Wolfgang Borchert, The Outsider. Cover art by annaoi
The Laughing Master by Leo-Novum
This entire problem started because I was barmy enough to accept a job offer from an Einzbern. Trust me, never trust a German when it comes to magical problems
Inviolate by scriviner
Someone messed with Luthor's mind. Someone was going to pay. A mystery that slowly unveils a terrible secret within the DCU and Lex's response to what he finds. Now complete
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FriedIce
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Can we agree to just ignore recs that don't at least have a few words explaining the rec? Because there's something like a hundred fics here and no reason why we should consider any of them.
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Well, the DC one with Luthor was already rec'd in this thread and approved by several folks, myself included, so we can keep that I suppose.
Chloe Sullivan
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We have a "General recommendations" thread.
This thread is for fics you want to highlight as the very best of the best.
Anzer'ke
Anarchism Ho!
It's also not saying much for any fic in the massive list that it didn't stand out above all the others in that list.