Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Weekly Rants: March 27, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another rund of randon rating. This will be the last Weekly Rant and I'll be off the entire month of April for a special hiatus. Let me explain.
Since my teen years, I've been writing and drawing game concepts. In 1996, I attended Digipen Applied Computer Graphics in Vancouver, BC, Canada studying video game design/programming sponsored by Nintendo. Unfortunately, the costs studying abroad was too high and in February 1997 I left Digipen. During this period I continued writing game concepts and eventually I turned to fiction writing.
During my time back from Digipen, I had been playing trading card games like Magic, Pokemon, Battletech, and Legend of the Five Rings. It was in 2004, that I had an idea for a trading card game. I began extensive research on as many trading card games as I could. It was there I developed and built my first working prototype, Quantum Wave.
Further playtesting left me unsatisfied and continued working with it, taking out the parts that didn't work and strengthening parts that did. Some of the leftover game mechanics were used for 2 completely new trading card games. At this point, I renamed Quantum Wave, Cyber Tactics (tm), and now it is part of the De x Maquina universe officially.
Afterwards I invented a card and dice game. It features 60 independent mini-dice games in neat little cards. Then I switched over to inventing board games 2009, one of which is Eivo featured in my Studio Coqui YouTube Channel.
Studio Coqui was not really something I wanted to reveal yet and I wanted to keep H-M Brown as my channel name, but YouTube wouod not recognize the '-' in my name. So I decided to settle with Studio Coqui to maintain some sense of professionalism.
You see one of my goals with these games that I am inventing, is to have them made into video games, my life's true goal. At the time I attended Digipen, it was the only school in North America that genuinely had classes focused on video game design and programming. Today there are a lot of schools that offer such classes, but I feel I fell too far behind everything both financially and agewise (I am genuinely out of touch with today's computer culture) to return.
However, I have continued to look into programming and researching game engines such as Unity. Particularly now that Nintendo has eased their policies regarding publishing games on their 3DS and WiiU systems. In the meantime, I created a LinkedIn account and am following video game companies. I signed up with the International Game Developers Association. And now I am creating vido presentations of my working game prototypes to that these exist and built.
So during this hiatus I will be working on another presentation to post on YouTube. I haven't decided yet which game, nor will I make any 'NEWS and NOTES' about it so I can take my time making it.
So that is basically my situation. This is where I truly come from. I am more of a game inventor than writer. However being a writer is great because a lot of games tell stories. The years that I have practiced and published short stories and novels have really helped hone storytelling skills for many games.
Well that's all I have on my mind. Thank you all for listening to my looong rants. The links to my YouTube page is at the top. Prototype Presentations-Eivo is up and running. I will see you all in May. Enjoy your April Spring.
Until Next Time...
See Ya...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Weekly Rants: March 20, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of random ranting.
My hiatus is coming up and writing will be coming to a stand still. The question is why? Well, if you've read on my Twitter profile, it says that I am a card/board game inventor. And that is true. I have been inventing card and board games since 2004. The only reason I haven't said much about to this point was because no one would believe me. Think about, what is the first question you would say if I said I made a board game...
"Let me see it."
But the problem lies in Copyrights. Games have been the center of issues involving IPs and piracy. I had to make there was a good tight security and confidence before I can genuinely showcase my games here on the internet. Remember I am posting fiction stories here, and those can be easily stolen at any time.
So what is the hiatus about, well, this morning I posted up a video called Prototype Presentations on YoutTube. My YouTube Channel is called StudioCoqui. No I am not a company, yet, but Google would not allow me to us H-MBrown as the Channel name, so I chose Studio Coqui to sound professional. It will be there that I will post videos of my invented Board and Card Games. Today's Presentation is Eivo, a Board Game designed to be developer friendly into a Video Game. This is the key part here, I am trying not only to get a board game published by a Board Game Company, but I am also looking to get my games made into a Video Game.
The difficulty of making these videos are very high, which is I chose to go to hiatus, so I can focus on making these videos. Juggling writing and video making... and game making, is very taxing on the mind and body. Making my first Prototype Presentation really hard, but I got it down and you can all see what I have been inventing.
There is no scheduling involved, so the videos will be posted unexpectedly. Hence why no 'NEWS and NOTES' during the hiatus. Same goes for the 'Weekly Rants' in April.
Next week's final 'Weekly Rants' before the hiatus, if my computer doesn't break down and sent to the garbage, I will talk a little about myself on how I came to invent games.
Thank you all for listening to my rants.
Until next time...
See ya.
My hiatus is coming up and writing will be coming to a stand still. The question is why? Well, if you've read on my Twitter profile, it says that I am a card/board game inventor. And that is true. I have been inventing card and board games since 2004. The only reason I haven't said much about to this point was because no one would believe me. Think about, what is the first question you would say if I said I made a board game...
"Let me see it."
But the problem lies in Copyrights. Games have been the center of issues involving IPs and piracy. I had to make there was a good tight security and confidence before I can genuinely showcase my games here on the internet. Remember I am posting fiction stories here, and those can be easily stolen at any time.
So what is the hiatus about, well, this morning I posted up a video called Prototype Presentations on YoutTube. My YouTube Channel is called StudioCoqui. No I am not a company, yet, but Google would not allow me to us H-MBrown as the Channel name, so I chose Studio Coqui to sound professional. It will be there that I will post videos of my invented Board and Card Games. Today's Presentation is Eivo, a Board Game designed to be developer friendly into a Video Game. This is the key part here, I am trying not only to get a board game published by a Board Game Company, but I am also looking to get my games made into a Video Game.
The difficulty of making these videos are very high, which is I chose to go to hiatus, so I can focus on making these videos. Juggling writing and video making... and game making, is very taxing on the mind and body. Making my first Prototype Presentation really hard, but I got it down and you can all see what I have been inventing.
There is no scheduling involved, so the videos will be posted unexpectedly. Hence why no 'NEWS and NOTES' during the hiatus. Same goes for the 'Weekly Rants' in April.
Next week's final 'Weekly Rants' before the hiatus, if my computer doesn't break down and sent to the garbage, I will talk a little about myself on how I came to invent games.
Thank you all for listening to my rants.
Until next time...
See ya.
Monday, March 18, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: March 18, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
-This Friday on Kindle, get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week I'm going to talk about a few projects that I have been working on.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- This is the last 'NEWS and NOTES' before my Hiatus. This week and next week will be the last 'Weekly Rants' for March, then I will be away for all of April. I will see you all in May with the first set of 'NEWS and NOTES' and 'Weekly Rants'.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
-This Friday on Kindle, get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week I'm going to talk about a few projects that I have been working on.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- This is the last 'NEWS and NOTES' before my Hiatus. This week and next week will be the last 'Weekly Rants' for March, then I will be away for all of April. I will see you all in May with the first set of 'NEWS and NOTES' and 'Weekly Rants'.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Friday, March 15, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: March 15, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- No released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 5.
A truth is revealed in the climatic conclusion to Volume 3.
Click on the sidebar link to check it out.
- Today on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- Weekly Rant subject To be determined.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- I will be going on hiatus after I release Arcana Magi Pure this week.Next weeks 'NEWS and NOTES' will be the last and 'Weekly Rants' will go on hiatus in April. Thank you all for reading 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 3' I look forward to writing more stories for all of you on Fictionaut later this year.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- No released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 5.
A truth is revealed in the climatic conclusion to Volume 3.
Click on the sidebar link to check it out.
- Today on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- Weekly Rant subject To be determined.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- I will be going on hiatus after I release Arcana Magi Pure this week.Next weeks 'NEWS and NOTES' will be the last and 'Weekly Rants' will go on hiatus in April. Thank you all for reading 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 3' I look forward to writing more stories for all of you on Fictionaut later this year.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Weekly Rants: March 13, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of random ranting.
We've finally reach the last chapter of 'Arcana Magi Pure'. I hope you all enjoyed it. It was really fun writing for you all. After this week, I will be going on hiatus fr the rest of March and early April. Have to hit the recharge button and get my brain working on other things. So what will be on tap for Spring?
I will write a new Short Story on Fictionaut. Don't know what it is yet, and it will probably be the only one this Spring, still thinking about it.
I will be working 'The Impossible Man'. I am thinking of bring it over to Kindle, which means doing some improvements over the Fictionaut release, like restoring scenes removed due to wall of text on Fictionaut. I'll get it to work.
Of course there will be more Free 'Shell' Fridays, so that list will arrive after the reset.
Weekly Rants will continue for the rest of March then it will go into the April break.
Now during this writing hiatus, there some projects that I have put off and I want to work on them ASAP, it will involve You Tube, and as soon as I get it all together, I will post up dates.
Next Monday will be the last 'NEWS and NOTES' for March and April.
Yes this is going to be pretty much a slow late March and month of April. Officially I will return in May, but if I do return early, you will know when I post up 'NEWS and NOTES'.
So thank you all for joining me this Winter for 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3'. I look forward to seeing all Arcana Magi Fans in October for the Official 'Arcana Magi 2013' season on Fictionaut. Now both 'Memorial' and 'Pure' are at Volume 4 each.
Next Wednesday will be another round of ranting. I let you all know in 'NEWS and NOTES' next week what the next discussion will be.
Until Next Time...
See ya.
We've finally reach the last chapter of 'Arcana Magi Pure'. I hope you all enjoyed it. It was really fun writing for you all. After this week, I will be going on hiatus fr the rest of March and early April. Have to hit the recharge button and get my brain working on other things. So what will be on tap for Spring?
I will write a new Short Story on Fictionaut. Don't know what it is yet, and it will probably be the only one this Spring, still thinking about it.
I will be working 'The Impossible Man'. I am thinking of bring it over to Kindle, which means doing some improvements over the Fictionaut release, like restoring scenes removed due to wall of text on Fictionaut. I'll get it to work.
Of course there will be more Free 'Shell' Fridays, so that list will arrive after the reset.
Weekly Rants will continue for the rest of March then it will go into the April break.
Now during this writing hiatus, there some projects that I have put off and I want to work on them ASAP, it will involve You Tube, and as soon as I get it all together, I will post up dates.
Next Monday will be the last 'NEWS and NOTES' for March and April.
Yes this is going to be pretty much a slow late March and month of April. Officially I will return in May, but if I do return early, you will know when I post up 'NEWS and NOTES'.
So thank you all for joining me this Winter for 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3'. I look forward to seeing all Arcana Magi Fans in October for the Official 'Arcana Magi 2013' season on Fictionaut. Now both 'Memorial' and 'Pure' are at Volume 4 each.
Next Wednesday will be another round of ranting. I let you all know in 'NEWS and NOTES' next week what the next discussion will be.
Until Next Time...
See ya.
Monday, March 11, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: March11, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- This Friday at 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 5.
Things fall apart around Mayumi in this climatic conclusion.
Check it out this week on Fictionaut.
- This week on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week will be a look at the upcoming Spring Season.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- I will be going on hiatus after I release Arcana Magi Pure this week. Please join me on this weeks Weekly Rants for what plans are in store.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- This Friday at 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 5.
Things fall apart around Mayumi in this climatic conclusion.
Check it out this week on Fictionaut.
- This week on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week will be a look at the upcoming Spring Season.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- I will be going on hiatus after I release Arcana Magi Pure this week. Please join me on this weeks Weekly Rants for what plans are in store.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Friday, March 8, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: March 8, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 4.
While Blue Moon Festival continues, Emi and Nina have an important conversation.
Click on the sidebar link check it out.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Now available on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- Ranting to be determined on Wednesday.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 4.
While Blue Moon Festival continues, Emi and Nina have an important conversation.
Click on the sidebar link check it out.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Now available on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- Ranting to be determined on Wednesday.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Weekly Rants: March 6, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of random ranting. This I another 'Thought on Writing'. This will probably be brief, so let us begin.
[Thoughts on Writing: Passive Voice
Passive Voice is kind of a polarizing form of grammar. From my experience, I heard on one side that it is very bad grammar and to never use it, while on the other side, I heard it was okay if used correctly. I'm not the type of person that can comprehend things so easily, but in my early writings, they were chock full of passive voice. For me it sounded okay, but then when you're writer everything looks and sounds okay. But once other people read it, they can feel the irritation of passive voice and say its wrong. Now, when I joined WebFictionGuide.com I as criticized for the passive voice, so I made adjustments by removing all passive voice, only to be told that I didn't need to get rid of passive voice altogether. Now that felt irritating.
So what was I to do? I decided to go for a middle ground. I learned that passive voice was good for foreshadowing since passive voice can be vague and not strong enough. So what I have been trying to do in all of current writings is try to set up a foreshadow using passive voice. Now whether it works or not lays in your hands fellow readers, but if passive voice proves effective in foreshadowing, then I will keep using passive voice.
I think that sometimes passive voice, if used in the right place, can be a correct move to make, especially if it serves the story well. If it can keep readers interested in reading more, if it can make reveals more shocking, or if it can define the entire story, then passive voice should be so easily and readily dismissed. But ONLY if you can passive voice work in the story's favor, or else, it would be best to steer clear of it altogether.]
So that was what I had on mind today. Not much, very short and simple.
Thank you all for listening to my brief ranting. Join me again next Wednesday for more rants.
Until Next Time...
See ya.
[Thoughts on Writing: Passive Voice
Passive Voice is kind of a polarizing form of grammar. From my experience, I heard on one side that it is very bad grammar and to never use it, while on the other side, I heard it was okay if used correctly. I'm not the type of person that can comprehend things so easily, but in my early writings, they were chock full of passive voice. For me it sounded okay, but then when you're writer everything looks and sounds okay. But once other people read it, they can feel the irritation of passive voice and say its wrong. Now, when I joined WebFictionGuide.com I as criticized for the passive voice, so I made adjustments by removing all passive voice, only to be told that I didn't need to get rid of passive voice altogether. Now that felt irritating.
So what was I to do? I decided to go for a middle ground. I learned that passive voice was good for foreshadowing since passive voice can be vague and not strong enough. So what I have been trying to do in all of current writings is try to set up a foreshadow using passive voice. Now whether it works or not lays in your hands fellow readers, but if passive voice proves effective in foreshadowing, then I will keep using passive voice.
I think that sometimes passive voice, if used in the right place, can be a correct move to make, especially if it serves the story well. If it can keep readers interested in reading more, if it can make reveals more shocking, or if it can define the entire story, then passive voice should be so easily and readily dismissed. But ONLY if you can passive voice work in the story's favor, or else, it would be best to steer clear of it altogether.]
So that was what I had on mind today. Not much, very short and simple.
Thank you all for listening to my brief ranting. Join me again next Wednesday for more rants.
Until Next Time...
See ya.
Monday, March 4, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: March 4, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- This Friday 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 4.
While Blue Moon Festival continues, Emi and Nina have an important conversation.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Coming this Friday March 8 on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
-This week will be 'Thoughts on Writing'. Ranting to be determined on Wednesday.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- This Friday 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 4.
While Blue Moon Festival continues, Emi and Nina have an important conversation.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Coming this Friday March 8 on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays.
Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
-This week will be 'Thoughts on Writing'. Ranting to be determined on Wednesday.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Weekly Rants: February 27, 2013
Greetings Fellow readers! Welcome to another round of Weekly Ranting. This week is the conclusion of 'Arcana Magi Behind the Scenes - The Four Universes'. Now that you got to know a little about teh Four Gods, it's now time to tell you how I shaped out the Four Universes.
[Arcana Magi Behind the Scenes – The Four Universes Part 2: The Elemental Wheel
The Elemental Wheel is not entirely new. This is actually something featured in games be it Video or Trading Cards. Basically the idea is that elements would be stronger to one element and weaker to others. I now I know that sounds weird because this is not games but literature. How does this work? For this it is quite simple. Remember last week how the Four Gods reside in four different directions, that made it easy for the Element Wheel to work. To put it simply, Seiryu to the east and Byakko to the west oppose each other and Suzaku to the South and Genbu to the North oppose each other. In fact this was the first image I posted up in Fictionaut when I first created the 'Arcana Magi Universe' Group Section.
This was made for 'Arcana Magi' Main Series which featured the Sentinels. This is the actual origin to how the layout works. In the Main Series, the idea as to have Alysia, Chisame, Brie, and Danica both oppose and aligned with each based on the Element they represented and along with it their personalities and traits. Eventually, I expanded this into the Universe itself by applying the concept to the stories themselves. Basically each Universe has it's own destinctiveness from its opposing Element and shares traits with other Elements.
Here is the Walkthrough, please use the image above as guide to see where everything lies. Please NOTE that writing Four Universes is difficult to upkeep and what originally intended could contradict. I will always do my best to keep up my own rules to assure that all of you will enjoy 'Arcana Magi' to its fullest. Also in this walkthrough, I will scarcely use characters names due to the fact that I can add more stories to each Universe in continuity, hence why there are 2 different stories in 3 universes.
Suzaku Universe - Arcana Magi
The Suzaku Universe is influence by the fire element, hence why the main character casts Fire Spells. Fire is an uncontrolled and unpredictable element, and not even so much an element by science standards, but it does have a sense mysticism. But fire is not something that can be contained in a sense nor suppressed. It burns but provides warmth and protection. One could say that fire itself is innocent since it's formed against its will. It never asked to be fire, and yet there are people who try to harness and weaponize it without any understanding of the repercussions that come with it.
Byakko Universe - Arcana Magi Rush, Arcana Magi Divine
The Byakko Universe is influence by the earth/metal element. Since technology is made from the earth and metal, this universe utilizes such things to its fullest. It is also a slow universe, and I use the word 'slow' very strongly as the universe progresses storywise. Earth is a patient element and metal is one that tends to represent 'might' in most Fantasy stories. It is also land based and even though I haven't wrote enough in this universe, only 2 Short Stories, when this universe becomes fully realized, it should captivate the imagination of the journey and the wondrous world, if it had not done so already.
Genbu Universe - Arcana Magi Memorial, Arcana Magi Cross
The Genbu Universe is influenced by the water element plays on the concept of knowledge, wisdom and the unknown. Water is known to help with healing and has the ability to become anything. It is adaptable, and can be unpredictable. It can even nurtured those in need. People will take the time to learn and understand whatever peaked their curiosity. It can even be aggressive if people push it too far.
Seiryu Universe - Arcana Magi Zero, Arcana Magi Pure
The Seiryu Universe is influenced by the wind and wood. Wind invokes philosophies and thought. Nature is its ally and spirituality is carried by words through the air. Nature is most aggressive in maintaining the purity of life trying to avoid any changes that is forced upon it. Wind itself has the ability to move around spaces and change its movement at a moments whim. It can also promote growth for all of life, how do think some pollen get around the world?
Yeah so I got a little flowery, but now the comes the fun part. How are they all connected? If you haven't read all of them, I really encourage you all to do so, the universes do share things but when they oppose each other. I could go through the whole the list, but what's the fun in that. This is where you can all get overanalytical and find the similarities and differences. However, I will throw a few examples so you can get an idea of where I am going with the Four Universes. WARNING there will be SPOILERS, so again if you have not read anything, read them now.
Suzaku Universe <--> Genbu Universe:
It does come off obvious that Fire and Water oppose each other, but to make it easy on all of you, here's one that makes them different; In the Suzaku Universe the earth knew nothing about the Magi or that Merydia exists and now they are outraged at the end of the story. However, in the Genbu Universe, everyone knows about the Magi and Merydia and everything co-exists, hence Ciel coming from France and having diplomatic immunity.
Seiryu Universe<--->Byakko Universe:
Here is something that should be obvious by now, Seiryu Universe has no robots, but technology reigns supreme in Byakko Universe. There is no magical technology in the Seiryu Universe unlike Byakko. This is more a nature versus technology thing. The Mana rules also stand out in that in Seiryu Universe there is a spiritual sense while in the Byakko Universe does not as seen in Rush. You can go ahead and write out your own theory of what's going in the Byakko Universe until I write more stories for that universe in the meantime.
Now that you have an idea of how the opposing universe work, now it's time to talk about the Allied Universes. Basically 3 Universe allied with each and share a common things, like areas, people, themes, rules, and so on. I won't get into too much detail because again, SPOILERS. This will be in the form of list rather than explanations. It should be self explanatory.
Merydia: Byakko Universe, Suzaku Universe, and Genbu Universe
Madam Karyn Mayweather: Seiryu Universe, Suzaku Universe, and Genbu Universe
Unstable Mana: Genbu Universe, Byakko Universe, and Seiryu Universe
Teams/Clans: Suzaku Universe, Byakko Universe, and Seiryu Universe
That's the Four Universes in a nutshell. I want all of you to read all the stories and write your own articles of what is in these universes and over-analyze the heck out of them. Remember to have fun when you're exploring the Four Universes.]
Thank you all for joining me this week and listening to my rants. Next Week is March which mean 'Thoughts on Writing' will be back. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Until Next Time...
See Ya.
[Arcana Magi Behind the Scenes – The Four Universes Part 2: The Elemental Wheel
The Elemental Wheel is not entirely new. This is actually something featured in games be it Video or Trading Cards. Basically the idea is that elements would be stronger to one element and weaker to others. I now I know that sounds weird because this is not games but literature. How does this work? For this it is quite simple. Remember last week how the Four Gods reside in four different directions, that made it easy for the Element Wheel to work. To put it simply, Seiryu to the east and Byakko to the west oppose each other and Suzaku to the South and Genbu to the North oppose each other. In fact this was the first image I posted up in Fictionaut when I first created the 'Arcana Magi Universe' Group Section.
Here is the Walkthrough, please use the image above as guide to see where everything lies. Please NOTE that writing Four Universes is difficult to upkeep and what originally intended could contradict. I will always do my best to keep up my own rules to assure that all of you will enjoy 'Arcana Magi' to its fullest. Also in this walkthrough, I will scarcely use characters names due to the fact that I can add more stories to each Universe in continuity, hence why there are 2 different stories in 3 universes.
Suzaku Universe - Arcana Magi
The Suzaku Universe is influence by the fire element, hence why the main character casts Fire Spells. Fire is an uncontrolled and unpredictable element, and not even so much an element by science standards, but it does have a sense mysticism. But fire is not something that can be contained in a sense nor suppressed. It burns but provides warmth and protection. One could say that fire itself is innocent since it's formed against its will. It never asked to be fire, and yet there are people who try to harness and weaponize it without any understanding of the repercussions that come with it.
Byakko Universe - Arcana Magi Rush, Arcana Magi Divine
The Byakko Universe is influence by the earth/metal element. Since technology is made from the earth and metal, this universe utilizes such things to its fullest. It is also a slow universe, and I use the word 'slow' very strongly as the universe progresses storywise. Earth is a patient element and metal is one that tends to represent 'might' in most Fantasy stories. It is also land based and even though I haven't wrote enough in this universe, only 2 Short Stories, when this universe becomes fully realized, it should captivate the imagination of the journey and the wondrous world, if it had not done so already.
Genbu Universe - Arcana Magi Memorial, Arcana Magi Cross
The Genbu Universe is influenced by the water element plays on the concept of knowledge, wisdom and the unknown. Water is known to help with healing and has the ability to become anything. It is adaptable, and can be unpredictable. It can even nurtured those in need. People will take the time to learn and understand whatever peaked their curiosity. It can even be aggressive if people push it too far.
Seiryu Universe - Arcana Magi Zero, Arcana Magi Pure
The Seiryu Universe is influenced by the wind and wood. Wind invokes philosophies and thought. Nature is its ally and spirituality is carried by words through the air. Nature is most aggressive in maintaining the purity of life trying to avoid any changes that is forced upon it. Wind itself has the ability to move around spaces and change its movement at a moments whim. It can also promote growth for all of life, how do think some pollen get around the world?
Yeah so I got a little flowery, but now the comes the fun part. How are they all connected? If you haven't read all of them, I really encourage you all to do so, the universes do share things but when they oppose each other. I could go through the whole the list, but what's the fun in that. This is where you can all get overanalytical and find the similarities and differences. However, I will throw a few examples so you can get an idea of where I am going with the Four Universes. WARNING there will be SPOILERS, so again if you have not read anything, read them now.
Suzaku Universe <--> Genbu Universe:
It does come off obvious that Fire and Water oppose each other, but to make it easy on all of you, here's one that makes them different; In the Suzaku Universe the earth knew nothing about the Magi or that Merydia exists and now they are outraged at the end of the story. However, in the Genbu Universe, everyone knows about the Magi and Merydia and everything co-exists, hence Ciel coming from France and having diplomatic immunity.
Seiryu Universe<--->Byakko Universe:
Here is something that should be obvious by now, Seiryu Universe has no robots, but technology reigns supreme in Byakko Universe. There is no magical technology in the Seiryu Universe unlike Byakko. This is more a nature versus technology thing. The Mana rules also stand out in that in Seiryu Universe there is a spiritual sense while in the Byakko Universe does not as seen in Rush. You can go ahead and write out your own theory of what's going in the Byakko Universe until I write more stories for that universe in the meantime.
Now that you have an idea of how the opposing universe work, now it's time to talk about the Allied Universes. Basically 3 Universe allied with each and share a common things, like areas, people, themes, rules, and so on. I won't get into too much detail because again, SPOILERS. This will be in the form of list rather than explanations. It should be self explanatory.
Merydia: Byakko Universe, Suzaku Universe, and Genbu Universe
Madam Karyn Mayweather: Seiryu Universe, Suzaku Universe, and Genbu Universe
Unstable Mana: Genbu Universe, Byakko Universe, and Seiryu Universe
Teams/Clans: Suzaku Universe, Byakko Universe, and Seiryu Universe
That's the Four Universes in a nutshell. I want all of you to read all the stories and write your own articles of what is in these universes and over-analyze the heck out of them. Remember to have fun when you're exploring the Four Universes.]
Thank you all for joining me this week and listening to my rants. Next Week is March which mean 'Thoughts on Writing' will be back. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Until Next Time...
See Ya.
Monday, February 25, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: February 25, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- Coming this Friday 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 3.
Mayumi visits the Blue Moon Festival, Emi and Nina have a talk, and the three Elders make a shocking discovery.
Check it out this week on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Coming soon on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week will be Part 2 of Arcana Magi Behind the Scenes - The Four Universes. Now that you are introduced to the Four Gods, learn how they tie into the entire Arcana Magi Universe.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- Coming this Friday 8:00 PM EST on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 3.
Mayumi visits the Blue Moon Festival, Emi and Nina have a talk, and the three Elders make a shocking discovery.
Check it out this week on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Coming soon on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on your Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
- This week will be Part 2 of Arcana Magi Behind the Scenes - The Four Universes. Now that you are introduced to the Four Gods, learn how they tie into the entire Arcana Magi Universe.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Friday, February 22, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: February 22, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 2.
While Mayumi decided to hang out with her fellow Cooking Club members afterschool, Rumiko searches for Emi to find out what happened last night. Meanwhile the elders of the Kitsune, Inu and Higurashi clans join Ren to meet the elder of the Mukado to get the truth.
Click on the sidebar link to check it out.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Today on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on you Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut.: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 2.
While Mayumi decided to hang out with her fellow Cooking Club members afterschool, Rumiko searches for Emi to find out what happened last night. Meanwhile the elders of the Kitsune, Inu and Higurashi clans join Ren to meet the elder of the Mukado to get the truth.
Click on the sidebar link to check it out.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Today on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on you Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Weekly Rants: February 20, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers!
Welcome to another round of random ranting. Today I will be talking about the
Four Universes that make up ‘Arcana Magi’. This will be a 2 part series because I
want to first start with the backstory as to how I came creating Four Universes
and discuss about the Four Gods who play an integral role in the entire ‘Arcana
Magi’ Universe. Hopefully, this introduction will give you deeper insight in
Arcana Magi and an idea of what to expect to hear about the Four Universes next
week. So let us begin. This will also be an official Arcana Magi Behind the
Scenes. This will most likely be added to Arcana Magi Universe Group Section in
Fictionaut at a later date.
[Arcana Magi Behind the
Scenes – The Four Universes Part 1: The Four Gods
The split actually started
after I had decided to write a web serial novel of Arcana Magi. At first I was
going to follow up Arcana Magi Zero with the main series, but I didn’t like the
direction I was going. It was too dark for what I had already established, plus
I wanted to expand on the fantasy elements. So I separated both stories as
alternate worlds resulting in two Alysias and two Madam Mayweathers. This was
from here that I wanted to make more stories in alternate timelines, but I
didn’t want to overwhelm myself with hundreds so this is where I decided on
four universe, based on the Japanese Mythological creatures, The Four Gods.
About the Four Gods, they’re
actually part of Chinese ancient astrology. It was imported over to Japan incorporated into their myths and beliefs.The Four Gods reside in four cardinal directions of East, West, North and South. Now, while in China their is a fifth god, the Yellow Dragon, Huánglóng, in Japan this god is no fifth god, instead replaced with void, which is nothingness, and has no divine god representing it. Each of the Four Gods in Japan, represent one element and one season, and have a very distinct look from each other.
Seiryu - The Blue Dragon represented by Wood and Spring, and resides in the East. Here I usually use Wind in conjunction with the Wood element. This is because of the multi-cultural aspect of Arcana Magi. Also Wood is associated with nature and like the wind, nature is always moving, never stopping.
Suzaku - The Red Bird represented by Fire and Summer, and resides in the South. Fire in Arcana Magi is usually associated with freedom. Birds in some cultures are metaphors for freedom and like fire, freedom is something that is difficult to stop. It can also represent rebirth, Suzaku's western equivalent is the Phoenix.
Byakko - The White Tiger represented by Autumn and Metal, and resides in the West. Like Seiryu, I usually use Earth in conjunction with Metal. It make a lot of sense in that Metal does come from the earth itself. Technology would be more associated with Metal since machinery comes from tempered steel. Here I put emphasis on intellect and knowledge.
Genbu - The Black Turtle represented by Winter and Water, and resides in the North. Fluidity is the key. Water can become anything, as Bruce Lee once said hence a variety of character traits. I try to apply wisdom with this element as opposed to knowledge. Ice plays a secondary part as well.
These four characters, can either be a significant role, or serve as metaphors for the characters of Arcana Magi. Each of the Four Universes gives different perspectives on how they relate and interact with characters. The only drawback is that with four universes, the Four Gods are kind of locked personality wise within their respective universes.]
Next week in Part 2, I will explain how the Four Universes work and what each of the Four Gods have to do with them and what they mean. I look forward to share this wonderful expansive world that I created, and I hope it brings all of you closer to my world and enjoy everything it has to offer.
Thank you for listening to my rants.
Until next time...
See ya.
Monday, February 18, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: February 18, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'. Did you all enjoy Chapter 1 of 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3'? Well hold onto your seat because this week is going to get even better.
NEWS:
- Coming this Friday, 8:00 PM EST** on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 2.
While Mayumi decided to hang out with her fellow Cooking Club members afterschool, Rumiko searches for Emi to find out what happened last night. Meanwhile the elders of the Kitsune, Inu and Higurashi clans join Ren to meet the elder of the Mukado to get the truth.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- This Friday on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on you Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
This weeks ranting will be about 'Arcana Magi's' 4 Universes and why it was shaped out the it is.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
-No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- Coming this Friday, 8:00 PM EST** on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 2.
While Mayumi decided to hang out with her fellow Cooking Club members afterschool, Rumiko searches for Emi to find out what happened last night. Meanwhile the elders of the Kitsune, Inu and Higurashi clans join Ren to meet the elder of the Mukado to get the truth.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- This Friday on Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Grab yourself a copy of 'Shell' on you Kindle mobile device.
Official Dates:
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
This weeks ranting will be about 'Arcana Magi's' 4 Universes and why it was shaped out the it is.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
-No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
Friday, February 15, 2013
NEWS and NOTES: February 15, 2013
Greetings Fellow Readers. Welcome to another edition
of 'NEWS and NOTES'.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 1.
As everyone settles down from the events of the Mukado attack, Emi has a meeting that could change the situation.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 2 - Friday February 22, 2013
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Official Dates:
February 22, 2013
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
NEWS:
- Now released on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Chapter 1.
As everyone settles down from the events of the Mukado attack, Emi has a meeting that could change the situation.
Check it out this Friday on Fictionaut.
'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.3' Dates **
Chapter 2 - Friday February 22, 2013
Chapter 3 - Friday March 1, 2013
Chapter 4 - Friday March 8, 2013
Chapter 5 - Friday March 15, 2013
- Kindle: Free 'Shell' Fridays. Get your free copy of 'Shell' from 'The Geolyth Lore'.
Official Dates:
February 22, 2013
March 8, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 22, 2013
- Wednesday's between 8:00 PM EST and 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot** - The Weekly Rants. Check out info, thoughts, and behind the scenes look on all writings and projects by H-M Brown.
** Dates and times are subject to change pending any scheduling conflicts.
NOTES:
- No NOTES Today.
That's all for NEWS and NOTES today.
Until next time,
See ya.
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