Friday, March 22, 2002:  "Return of the Ginyu Special Corps!" The title of chapter 78 says it all. Captain Ginyu has finally assembled his sinister new Ginyu Force, and they're ready to conquer the galaxy! Im particularly proud of the posing sequence in this newest part of Volume Eight. Its origins come from my delightfully silly parachute sequence in another fan-fiction I wrote a few years ago. That tale wasn't DBZ related, but I may put it up here some day to preserve it for future generations. I'm digressing, however. The point is, read Chapter 78! It's good.

Sunday, March 17, 2002:  If you didn't read the previous update, please do so as it contains a milestone message in the history of this site! Today I've done a few minor things, all in the Images Section. The picture of Frihala that I put up the other day under Volume Seven has now been split into two, fully colored images. I'm getting better and better with Photoshop, and I hope it shows in both those pics and the image of Bembu and Oysta, also newly colored, in the Volume Eight section. Also, I updated my Links page, since I realized some of the DBZ sites were either moved or gone.
And on that note, I'd like to express my feelings on the recent closing of Planet Namek. It's a funny thing how you can be affected by what is, for all intents and purposes, a relatively minor event in the world of the internet. I first found Namek around two years ago and instantly became obsessed with the translated manga section. I downloaded every part of DBZ from the androids up, and read them all in a few months. After that I kept going to Planet Namek for all the news on DBZ I could handle, and they never failed to serve. Maybe they weren't always the first site with info; I don't know. But they always had it when it was relatively new, and I was thankful for that. In fact, for a while I had that site as my homepage in Internet Explorer. I used to enjoy reading the snide remarks often found in their updates, and it was generally a pleasure to go there. Recently most of them seemed to have lost any and all interest in the world of DB, but they still kept plugging along until they could go no further. It's that kind of dedication I hope I have a fraction of with regards to this site. If I can keep writing adventures of the Ginyu Force for even half as long as that staff kept that site running, I'll be a happy man. So I guess I'm trying to say, "Rest in Peace, Namek." And best of luck to all the staff members in whatever endeavors they move towards in the future.

Friday, March 15, 2002:  Drum roll, please. Exactly one year ago today, I posted my first update, officially opening this site. I had no idea back then that I'd still be doing this a year later, but here I am, so I must be a lot more interested in the exploits of my little fantasy team than I'd expected to be. In honor of this momentous event, I have posted two chapters of Volume Eight, called "Explosion of Fury" and "Sister Against Sister." A year ago Coliflur and Asparaga were still enemies... But they've since made up and learned to live together. However, it seems fitting that these chapters should go up today, as it features the first battle between the two seen in the New Ginyu Force stories. Why are they fighting if they're so chummy now? You'll have to read to find out. Also, a note to the faint of heart: Chapter 77 contains some slightly stronger language than I usually use in my stories. Just a friendly warning.
Also, in honor of the birthday event, I have put up a celebretory graphic on the Main Page. I drew it specifically for this event, so check it out! And as if that weren't enough, I've scanned in some more of the art I drew in that year I was without a scanner. Check the Images Section to see them. There's new art under the Volumes One, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, and Miscellanous: Other sections.
And finally, something a little different. I've mentioned before that this site grew out of a Dragonball Z RPG campaign I ran a couple of years ago. The DBZ RPG was fun, but I've played many others besides it, and the one that will always hold a place in my heart is the Marvel Super Heroes game (either variety). In honor of that, and the adventures I've run in that game for over ten years, I have started a new site, called Avengers Castle. Even if you've never played Marvel before, I urge you to check it out. I'm very proud of it, and it has more than just RPG statistics.
Anyway, that's it for this birthday. I may try to put up some scans of Coliflur vs. Asparaga from the new chapters over the weekend. But if I don't get around to it, I'll see you next week!

Saturday, March 9, 2002:  Another week comes, and here's another chapter of the mighty Volume Eight. I've named this one "The Threat of Captain Ginyu," and within this chapter the plot thickens.
You may recall the scanner I was bragging about last week, but I haven't actually scanned anything more for the site this week... because I'm working on something else that's taking up all my time (besides that which I spend at work), and I should hopefully be able to bring it to you this coming Friday (which, incidentally, is the one-year anniversary of this site). Stay tuned for more!

Monday, March 3, 2002:  I'm afraid I forgot to update over the week, so here's your belated chapter of Volume Eight, called "Ginyu's Return to the Battlefield!" The captian's back in action, and he's got some new skills to show off. How will Melonia fare against him? You'll have to read to find out!
Also, I finally have a new scanner! I've got a big backlog of images to scan, since I've been without scanner access for nearly a year (since last April 1st, to be exact). But for now, I have added a Volume Eight section to the Images section, complete with two freshly scanned pictures! One is of the "undercover force" Kiwi sent to infiltrate Ginyu's operation, and the other is of the captain himself, with his new allies in evil. Check them out, and I'll be back later this week with more excitement!

Friday, February 22, 2002:  A new Friday brings with it a new chapter of Volume Eight, this one entitled "The Challenge." Captain Ginyu is back, and he's ready to flaunt his full power in an all-out brawl against Melonia! The spotlight falls on the Ginyu Flagship as they are ambushed by the sinister captain. Don't miss it!

Friday, February 15, 2002:  The Index Page is back to normal, for now... But when St. Patrick's day arrives, watch out!
Volume Eight is born today, with two chapters, as always, to start it out. You'll meet Kiwi's undercover force here, and learn more about Captain Ginyu's diabolical plans. The adventure doesn't stop where the new Ginyu Force is concerned!

Monday, February 11, 2002:  I updated the Index Page with a Valentine's Day graphic that will remain up for the rest of the week. Once again, Kiwi and Koganut gain the spotlight. But they aren't pilgrims this time...

Friday, February 8, 2002:  Here at long last are the final two chapters of Volume Seven! You'll find chapter 69, "Correspondence," to be a decidedly different format from my usual stories... but I'm just taking advantage of a conveient way to make time pass while still telling the story. But if you prefer the more straightforward approach, stay around for the following chapter, "Back on Planet Skwash," in which the upcoming "Captain Ginyu Reborn" arc truly starts up. The seeds have been planted over the past several chapters, and now it's time for them to blossom into a beautiful tree of drama and action!
I'd try to say something clever to finish this update, but anything I could come up with would look pitiful after that last sentence. Enjoy the reading, and I'll be back sooner than you'd like!

Monday, February 4, 2002:  Ahh, those fun Monday updates. I finished school last week, at long last... So I'm taking some time off and I find myself with free time this afternoon! Therefore, I'm gracing you, the loyal reader, with a bonus chapter of Volume Seven, called "Yamcha's Proclamation." Yes, at long last Yamcha will make it to planet Skwash and tell Coliflur how he feels about her... but how will she react? When I first started telling the stories of the new Ginyu Force, I'd planned to keep appearances by DBZ characters to a minimum. But this Yamcha thing is so fun to play out, who knows when it'll end...?
I've also added something new to the Miscellanea area. If, for some reason, you've ever wondered about me personally, you can find the answers to some questions in the "About the Author" section at the bottom of the page.
Finally, I completely forgot to mention that I got DBZ movie 5 on DVD when it came out two weeks ago. The first thing that jumped out at me was the exclamation on the front that it contained an English 5.1 track and and English stereo track. "Could it be," I wondered, "that FUNimation has finally seen fit to release the dubed movies with the original score again?" (ie, could the 5.1 have had the heavy metal nonsense while the stereo had the original BGM?). It turned out I was wrong. Both tracks have that infernal heavy metal. But on the plus side, the disc also has the Spanish version! I love the Spanish DBZ, as seen on Telemundo, much more than the Japanese version, so I was able to see it in that language with the proper BGM. Awful subtitles, though. Looked like someone translated it with their high school Spanish book.
Anyway, that's enough blabbering from me. Go read the new chapter, and I'll see you back here soon.

Thursday, January 31, 2002:  I thought I'd get on over last weekend, but a certain brother of mine was playing EverQuest for pretty much the entire time. I didn't even get to check my e-mail till Sunday night. Nonetheless, I am back today, and I have the item I had intended to put up over the weekend. But before I get to that, here's this week's dose of Volume Seven. In a strange twist, none of the regular Ginyu characters appear in this chapter... but it has several Dragonball characters, so you should be pleased. It's the big moment that reveals who the next saga's villain will be... as if you didn't know already!
And now the other thing I mentioned... It's not too exciting, but I like it. In the Miscellanea section, you'll find a second episode guide added! This one covers the "new" DBZUY1/2 episodes from the campaign I ran from Sept/October to December 2001. Not a lot of episodes, but they definitely continue the wackiness the first series had. I hope you'll enjoy them.
I'm working on another fun little thing to toss up here -- It's non-Ginyu related, but I think it's cool.
And also, the New Year's Slyme image on the main page has been archived away and replaced by the usual "Coliflur Takin' Care of Business" pic. For those of you that care. Until next time...
Atomic batteries to power... Turbines to speed.
Roger, ready to move out.

Friday, January 25, 2002:  If you remember that before the Alvino saga, Tien and Yamcha went into the Room of Spirit and Time so Yamcha could become strong enough to court Coliflur, give yourself a cookie! Then go over to Volume Seven to see them emerge! Also in this chapter, titled "Return to the Stars," most of our Earthbound cast heads back into space... and there's a cliffhanger at the end that'll have you talking all week! Well, maybe not that big... but it'll be cool.
Anyway, as this will be the first time in about a month that I'll be home for the entire weekend, I'm going to try to toss a few new and exciting things up on the site. We'll see how it goes. If you hear from me, good. If not... Well, you probably won't even notice.

Friday, January 18, 2002:  It's a lazy, sunny Friday afternoon and I got out of class early, so here's something to keep everyone amused: Two new Character Profiles! About midway down you'll find one for Frihala, and at the very bottom there's one for Alvino and Shi-Nya, who you met in the previous saga. Happy reading!

Thursday, January 17, 2002:  A few things have arrived here for your viewing pleasure. First and foremost, we have Chapter 65 of Volume Seven, called "Meanwhile, Back on Earth..." It brings the Alvino saga to its close (for now), and takes us back to Earth, where it's Melonia's first day of school! A new cast member appears, but she'll be familiar to those of you who know DBZ's Buu saga. If you do, then you'll know her when you see her.
I've also added a picture to the Volume Seven area of the Images section. It's a picture of Frihala now that she's joined the Ginyu Force.
Finally, I've also added Frihala to that ever growing picture on the Main Entry Page. That's it for this week, but you never know what'll be heading your way next time! Till that day... till all are one!
(A quote from Transformers: The Movie, of course)

Friday, January 11, 2002:  I've just got a normal, unspectacular update this week, in the form of chapter 64 of Volume Seven. This week's installment is titled "The Final Fight." As you might infer, Kiwi, Koganut, Meebor, and Frihala will have their ultimate showdown with Alvino and his villainous crew. It's not quite the conclusion of the mini-saga, as there will be a wrap-up next week, but it's close enough.
It also features some exciting teamwork by the crew of the Ginyu flagship, Gong, Ding, and Ring. So, in case you need to refresh your memory, this is what they look like.
I'm also pleased to report that in spite of school, work, and the search for a "real job," I am hard at work on Volume Eight! I don't think I ever imagined when I started that this would go so far, but I'm sure pleased it has. Anyway, until next week, keep your head held high.

Sunday, January 6, 2002:  Wow, here we are, almost a week into the year 2002 already. As I had suspected, I was in Las Vegas for a week, and was unable to update the site until today. So let me now wish anyone who's reading a happy new year, and I hope that if you haven't already, you'll go to the Main Page for a quick peek at the New Year's graphic which has replaced Christmas Melonia. This image will be up all month to celebrate the dawning of 2002.
My return also heralds the newest chapter of Volume Seven. It's a short one, but in it we learn who Alvino's sinister master is, as well as getting a glimpse into the psyche of young Frihala. You dare not miss "The Villains' Leader Revealed." And by the way, if you don't recall Alvino's master, I will let you know that he has appeared in the series before, way back in Volume One, Chapter Three. He had no name back then, but he was just as evil. Check it out if you don't believe me.
I have so much going on in my life right now that it's nice to be able to sit back and do this for a few minutes. I'll be back later this week for another update, so until then keep your wits about you and don't do anything I wouldn't do.

Friday, December 28, 2001:  The new year is nearly upon us, but before it comes a new volume of Ginyu excellence. I am proud to present the first two chapters of Volume Seven, which continue the "mini-saga" begun in the last few chapters of Volume Six. Wounds are licked, Alliances are forged, and plans are made as Kiwi vows not to be defeated again.
In other news, I am very close to finishing Volume Eight, but I'm not near the end of the saga by any means. This upcoming saga is looking to be the best ever, in my opinion. We've got old foes, new friends, characters from DBZ, and much more. It's going to be a true epic if I can craft it properly.
Monday I'll probably be leaving for a trip to Las Vegas, so I may not be back next week for my regularly scheduled update. It'll likely come next Sunday or even later... Though this all hinges on my actually going, which is still up in the air. Until next time, watch out for falling trees.

Sunday, December 23, 2001:  Merry Christmas to all! I've put up some gifts today, so here's a rundown:
I've gone ahead and added all three remaining chapters of Volume Six, which begin a sort of "mini-saga" wrapping up a loose end from way back in Volume One, Chapter Two. It's kind of like the Garlic Jr. Saga in that it's filler... But I hope it'll be better received than those episodes. It features Kiwi, Koganut, and Meebor as the main protagonists, so you'll get to see how they handle things without all their Saiyan friends.
I've also put up a picture of the storyline's main villains on the Images page, down in the Volume Six area. You can check that out after reading the three chapters.
Finally, I have started an RPG Statistics area in the ever-expanding Miscellanea area. It's only got four characters at present, reflecting them before they even joined forces to form the Ginyu Force... but it's a nice look at how high-powered my first DBZ campaign was.
I'd now like to wish everyone happy holidays, and I'll be back after Christmas with the beginning of Volume Seven!

Friday, December 21, 2001:  Not a whole lot this week... Same as always, in fact: A new chapter of Volume Six, in this case chapter 57, titled "Melonia's Decision." As you may infer from the title, our buxom Super Saiyan will come to a conclusion about what to do with her future here.
I'll be gone for most of the weekend visiting friends, but when I get back I'll put up a few Christmas goodies. Nothing to be excited about, so don't get your hopes up. But it'll be more than the usual weekly update, that's for sure. Until then, Peace and Long Life.

Friday, December 14, 2001:  At long last, it is here. Last week, our heroes came face-to-face with Vegeta at the Capsule Corporation building. This week I proudly present a milestone event in the saga of the new Ginyu Force: Vegeta and Nappa reunited! Coliflur finally gets some! The seed for the next major storyline is planted! All this and more in chapter 56 of Volume Six-- "Saiyans Reunited!" You dare not miss it!
Also, I recently got a request to put up DBZ RPG stats for my characters, since I've said time and again that many of them were spawned from a campaign I ran last summer. I've been looking into that, and I fully expect to have a first set of statistics, reflecting some of the characters at the end of that campaign, finished by Christmas. That's all for this week, so keep your feet warm and I'll see you later.

Friday, December 7, 2001:  Now I remember why I never post on message boards. I'm in a little thread over on R. Talsorian's DBZ RPG message board about NPC character improvement, and I hate that I can't just sit down with the person and talk it out. Arguing through text is so difficult!
Anyway, this week brings us more fun with our Earthbound heroes, with the next chapter of Volume Six, which I have called "Capsule Corporation." Bet you can't guess where they go. For those of you who like seeing mainstream DBZ characters interact with mine, you'll like this. If you don't, then don't worry. After just a few more chapters we'll be back on Planet Skwash for an adventure of Kiwi, Koganut, and Meebor!
Who's sick of hearing my complaints about not having a scanner? No one? Good. Because we've now passed the point where I stopped being able to scan pictures, so except for Photoshop doctored versions of existing pics, there won't be anything new for a while.
And now a word of advice from the romantically challeneged: I'm not one to share my private life with the world, but this needs to be said, even if it's only heard by one other person. If there's a person you're attracted to and with whom you get along with well, and who you think would make an excellect girlfriend (or boyfriend or whatever), and you know they're unattached, don't wait two and a half years to tell them so! It just might happen that they will have found a significant other a mere month before you work up the nerve to say something! I hope that doesn't come across like I want pity, because I don't. It's just that I learned an important lesson, and it's one I want to share in case anybody else is in the same boat. Learn from the mistakes of others, I always say.
Until next time...
Addendum (Later that Day): Remember the old picture of Kiwi and Koganut as pilgrims from last month? I've now added to the Main Index another holiday graphic. Go ogle it, please.

Friday, November 30, 2001:  To paraphrase former President Gerald Ford, during his appearance on The Simpsons: "Homer, do you like the new Ginyu Force? ... Do you like Three's Company? ... Then why don't you come over to my house and we can watch the New Ginyu Force crossed with Three's Company." That's the best description I have for today's chapter of Volume Six, titled "Lunch's Scheme." I must proudly rate this one PG-13 (or TV14, if you will), due to some adult situations.
By the by, tomorrow is my birthday. Maybe I'll put a little something extra up here in celebration. Or maybe not. I really haven't decided yet.

Sunday, November 25, 2001:  Precisely one month left until Christmas. Think about it.
Today we bring you Chapter 53 of Volume Six. It continues the "downtime" storyline, but in this chapter, soap opera antics raise their ugly heads as I continue to revisit the world of my Forgotten Z-Fighters.
Also, the picture of Kiwi and Koganut as pilgrims has been removed from the main page and replaced with the old "Coliflur Takin' Care of Business" image... For now.

Friday, November 16, 2001:  The fun just doesn't stop around here! I have started off Volume Six, and as always, I've brought you two chapters to open the volume up. Not a lot of action here, but there is interaction in spades as our heroes try to get used to living on planet Earth.
I still wish I had a scanner... there are so many pictures I've drawn that I want to put up here. Maybe for Christmas...
Oh, by the by, I'm pleased to announce that I have finished writing Chapter Seven, so there's much more excitement headed your way in upcoming months!

Monday, November 12, 2001:  I just realized that I forgot to update the main page to read that there was an update on the 9th. So if you didn't see that, scroll down and look at it. As for today... All I've done is to re-do Melonia's biography to reflect her status at the end of Volume Five and with new colorized pictures. Also, the main page has a nice Thanksgiving graphic up, which will remain until Turkey Day has passed.

Friday, November 9, 2001:  I wasn't sure I'd have time to update this week, as I am in the middle of what is probably the busiest nine days of my life. However, I have persevered, and here I am with the last two chapters of Volume Five, titled "Melonia -- Super Saiyan" and "After the Fighting Stopped." We've been waiting for a looong time... now we'll see the end of the conflict with the Been Team.
As I've indicated before, I am done with all of Chapter Six, and I'm now proud to say that I'm less than one chapter away from being through Chapter Seven also! So even if I lose my ability to write somehow, you'll have plenty of Ginyu Goodness to look forward to in the future. Until next time, be well.

Saturday, November 3, 2001:  I've made yet another change to the Entry Page. It's a small one, but one I felt was necessary. I added Nappa, Asparaga, Meebor, and Yamu to the group picture. After all, they're as much a part of the cast as all the others now. Also, I updated Meebor's bio with a color picture of him.

Friday, November 2, 2001:  As promised a few days ago, I've added the next chapter of Volume Five. Do you ever look back at something you came up with and wonder, "what the heck was I thinking?" That's the feeling I got when I looked at the title of this new chapter: "Fight on, Noble Ginyus." It sounds like an episode of Gundam or something...
Ahh, but I digress. I've also added a few pictures to the Images section: One at the end of the Coliflur section of her in her "off-duty" outfit, and one in the miscellaneous area of our heroine with Slyme and Melonia. That's all for now, but you never know when I'll add more stuff!

Wednesday, October 31, 2001:  Happy Halloween to all! In honor of the holiday, I'm providing you with a special bonus chapter of Volume Five, titled "Tenshinhan's Last Stand?". This, of course, is in addition to the next chapter which will show up later in the week.
Also, I've put together a list of the name puns I use for my characters, and, due to its miscellaneous nature, I've put it in the Miscellanea section.
I guess Volume Five is almost over already... Good thing I'm done with Volume Six and am more than halfway through Volume Seven! When this site first started, I was posting chapters faster than I could write. Now I'm writing faster than I can post. Strange how things can change like that.

Thursday, October 25, 2001:  My brother's birthday heralds the arrival of the next exciting chapter in Volume Five. Last week, Tien arrived to challenge the Been Team after they had defeated all of our heroes. Today, see how the man who slowly rose to become my favorite Z-Fighter does against these villainous Saiyans in "Tenshinhan Strikes."
And two notes: One is that you may notice Tien performing a certain technique in this chapter that was previously thought to be unique to one character. To learn why Tien can do it, you'll have to read The Forgotten Z-Fighters and find out. Boy, I plug that area of the site a lot. I guess I'm just very proud of that particular story. More of the comedy than of the actual plot, though...
And the second note is that I'd just like to apologize for a certain line Melonia says in the new chapter. It's about halfway down, during her only scene. It's a slightly crude innuendo... but I'm sure it's something all DBZ fans have wondered about at one time or another. That said, I ask you to enjoy one of Tien's shining moments in my writings!

Friday, October 19, 2001:  We reach the halfway point of Volume Five today, as I put up Chapter 45, titled "The Final Match." As you can tell from that name, the tournament with the Been Team may be ending... but the true battle for Earth is just about to begin. It occurs to me that I have just finished writing Volume Six, and as each volume averages roughly 22 pages in Word, I've typed about 132 pages so far! I don't think I've ever devoted that much space to one subject. And at present there's no sign of it ending, either, as I am involved in writing Volume Seven right now and I haven't even gotten to the next saga yet!
By the by, I've been continually playing around with Photoshop now that I've figured it out... and I may be randomly updating the Images area with colored art. Therefore, wherever you see anything with the words "Now in Full Color!" after it, you'll know it's new. There's even one there right now. Go check it out... I dare you.

October 16, 2001:  Hot on the trail of The Forgotten Z-Fighters, I have added a bonus chapter to Volume Five, titled "Slyme Battles Lyma!" Don't ask why I'm doing this... maybe it's the dislocated knee talking, but I just feel generous. So generous, in fact, that I have also added two Images that I worked with on Photoshop to colorize and edit. They're both in the Coliflur section, and they're both based on one existing picture already in that section.

October 14, 2001:  This week's update is later than usual, coming on a Sunday, but there's a reason. I've just added a new section to the site, which I have called The Forgotten Z-Fighters. It's a fan-fiction I started around a year ago, but only wrote six chapters for. However, those six chapters tell one semi-complete story, so I've decided to post them all here, revealing them to the public for the first time ever! And as if that wasn't enough, I also have your week's dose of Volume Five, titled "The Tournament Continues." More reading this week than you're accustomed to seeing, so enjoy!

October 5, 2001:  Here I am again, with the beginning of Volume Five! I've brought you a whopping two chapters today to open the volume up! Furthermore, I have made yet another addition to the rapidly-growing Miscellanea section, this time putting up a list detailing the power levels of all my characters through all the sagas to date, and including a few folk from upcoming stories. That's it for now, so go check it all out!

September 27, 2001:  Well, here's chapter 40 of Volume Four. It features an appearance from one of the ZUY 1/2 Fighters, and the only title I could possibly give it is "Urusei Yatsura!" Go check it out to see just what Coliflur's plan for defeating the Been Team is.

September 26, 2001:  I've finished with the Super-Deformed page headings, and I have added two pictures in the Images section. One is in the Volume Four area, and depicts Coliflur and Melonia, and the other is down near the bottom of the Miscellaneous area, and is of Yamu as a good guy (he looks just like Yamu as a bad guy, except that his ponytail is styled differently).

September 25, 2001:  I just updated the looks on almost all the index pages to show little super-deformed versions of my characters.  Check 'em out!
If for some reason you want to access my old updates, they are here.