Well, let's start this off with the usual excerpt:
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#So... comments?#
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"Well, it's hardly the worst piece we've ever read, but far from the best
either. The
>continuity
for the Final Fantasy VI world was off and seemed to be warped to fit the
romantic
>image the
author had set up for it. Plus the appearance of the monsters seemed
to be a bit
>pointless
and nothing more than a plot contrivance to get the amulets there.
Finally, too
>damn mushy,"
Kirin said.
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"Oh hush, you. My main complaint is that there were numerous grammatical
errors in the
>fic -- not
quite the level of Thinker, but enough to make the fic more humorous than
originally
>intended,"
added Alexis.
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"The characterization of the Final Fantasy characters was off, but the
Sailor Senshi
>seemed to
be surprisingly non-stereotyped," Hibichi piped in. "Or, at least
we didn't get the
>normal cliches,
which is a relief."
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#Crow 2?#
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"Too many opportunities!"
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#For what? Oh wait, never mind, I think I know.#
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"Heh heh heh..."
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Alexis shrugged. "Still, it was nice having something other than
Freon fics."
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"Speak for yourself. I need a stomach pump." Kirin gagged.
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Alexis rolled her eyes. "Kirin, honestly..."
And now we elaborate. Kirin?
Kirin: DEFINITELY not a fic towards my tastes. Now that we've established I'm horribly biased, I might as well get to the grit of the matter. The concept was a little thin -- two amulets switching people around -- but I suppose as a gambit to get these people to meet it's not bad. But there wasn't really any tension in the story, nor was there really a point to it. I think the story would've been a lot more interesting if there eventually was some sort of collaberation between the two worlds. However, I'm a bit of an adventure freak, so don't mind me. All I can say is that the concept is there, but there's not a lot of flesh to it. Maybe a sequel would help matters. Alexis?
Alexis: Perhaps, perhaps. Hmm... well, there were a lot of spelling errors in this fic. Of course, the author willingly admitted this in the ending notes, but it was still something to be noted. Also, it had the somewhat irritating script-fic tendency to switch between prose writing and script format, althought it did execute it a lot more smoothly than Legend of the Triforce did. Overall, I think the main problem was spelling more than anything. Diversity of language was average. That's about all from me... Hibichi?
Hibichi: It's weird, actually -- this is one of the few Sailor Moon fics I've seen where the characterisation was actually anywhere near where it ought to be. The fact that the author didn't use the "Serena/Usagi cries" cliché is definitely a plus. If the characterisation was wonky anywhere, it was probably the Final Fantasy VI characters. It seems odd that some of the other characters would hit on Mina, but not Edgar. I suppose, however, it's mostly a matter of interpretation. Actually, my main complaint was the bent continuity -- magic shouldn't exist at all in the Final Fantasy VI world, or if it does then Kefka should still be alive and the main conflicts should still be present. Still, that's just me, being an otaku again. I think that's it.
Alexis: (When is he not an otaku? *ahem*) The scores for Blonde Exchange are:
Story:
5
Language:
6
Characterization:
8
Depth:
5
Overall:
6. All right, but needs more to it. It's a good starting point
for a series of fics, however.
Now before you jump down my throat over this justifying yourself, I offer you this little disclaimer: THIS IS JUST OUR OPINIONS. It's not gospel fact, it's just some friendly advice. Hell, for all we know this is the fanfic equivalent of Moby Dick and we just can't comprehend this. Of course, any fic that disturbed Kirin that much can't be all THAT bad... heh heh.
Kirin: Oh, bite me.