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The Rare Fanfic Society

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Skeletaure, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. Samuel Black

    Samuel Black Chief Warlock

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  2. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    The only lost fics that would be of any interest would be the Master Eldryn fics (besides Harry Potter and the White Owl, and Harry Potter and the Dragon's Tear).
     
  3. bob99

    bob99 High Inquisitor

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    Does anyone have any of those fics?
     
  4. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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  5. Jormungandr

    Jormungandr Prisoner

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    "This file is damaged, and cannot be repaired."
     
  6. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Problem your end.

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  7. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    Taure. Dude. You rock.

    I wouldn't object to this being stickied.
     
  8. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    That's not spoiling anyone, it''s the ony one that doesn't require any effort to find.

    It's really awful. Trying to read it again pretty much wipes away any of the Master Eldryn mystique there might've been if none of his stuff was on the Interwebz.

    I'm going to guess the rest weren't that much better even if he improved after Dragon's Tear, and given how nearly all former classics have aged abominably, it's likely that his later stories would be of mediocre quality, at best.

    Maybe the best method of discovering the well-purged fics would be if popular authors asked readers in author's notes for copies of these lost fics, at the end of an update.
     
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  9. Jormungandr

    Jormungandr Prisoner

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    Yeah, I think it's FireCrap.

    First the problem with https, and now .pdf file fuckery. Mozilla, what hath you done?
     
  10. yak

    yak Moderator DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    You wouldn't happen to have Case13/Fosfor's Mirage, would you? I believe it's a story about a genjutsu-using Naruto. It was recc'ed on DLP four years ago, but has since disappeared from the internet.
     
  11. Knyght

    Knyght Alchemist

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    Seconded.

    And I wouldn't mind reading his Chaos Soldier and the fic where he meets Tsunade post-Wave mission again either.
     
  12. enembee

    enembee The Nicromancer DLP Supporter

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    Having re-read parts of Stranger, I have to ask; are there any classics that have aged even slightly well?
     
  13. dmacx

    dmacx Groundskeeper

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    I'd say that The Phoenix and the Serpent has aged pretty well.

    The author told me in a PM about 4 months ago that it's not abandoned, but I wish he'd hurry up and get back to it.
     
  14. Zill

    Zill First Year

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    Unfortunately, it looks like I don't have a copy of it either, sorry. I suppose I'll have to put my name down as loving a copy if someone has it.

    It doesn't look like I have a copy of Chaos Soldier either. However, I think I can fulfill your second request. That sounds like Wildcard to me, which I do have a copy of :)
     

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    You shut your cock-cleaner about FireFox, asshole.

    My internal monologue: "Magic is real, magic is real, magic is real, magic is real, magic is real, magic is real, magic is real..."
     
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    Another Empty Frame Fake Flamingo DLP Supporter

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    Best news ever, that fic is beyond amazing.
     
  17. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    Phoenix and Serpent? I actually haven't read it.
     
  18. Tehlaziboi

    Tehlaziboi Ninja Meido

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    So I'm wondering if anyone still has a copy of Zimo's first version of "What Became of the Likely Lads". After reading her rewrite, and having to put up with that thoroughly unlikable main character, I'm feeling a desire to go back to when her story had more crack and fun personalities.
     
  19. Styx0444

    Styx0444 Minister of Magic

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    Funnily enough, yes I do. That's why I asked earlier if this was thread was for HP specifically. Unfortunately, I don't think I have the last two or three chapters.

    It exceeds the hell out of the file size limit, though, so I have no idea how to attach it to this post.

    If anyone has any workarounds let me know, otherwise I guess just shoot me a PM with an email and I'll send it your way when I get a chance.

    Edit: Here's a depositfiles link. Let me know if it's not working or something else would be better.
     
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  20. dmacx

    dmacx Groundskeeper

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    It's worth a read, and the last chapter written ended at an appropriate point.
     
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