There are a few things that need to be fleshed out (like how could it escalate to full-on war?), but since this is just an idea, these will all come in time. You could explore a lot of themes in this novel that might not be evident on the surface. Things like, racism, betrayal, friendship, etc... I'm probably thinking too much into it, but you get what I'm saying, right? Plus, it'd be a great action story (hence the "Wars" XD).You basically nailed this one. I was planning on many "sub-themes" racism being more prominent than most others. Betrayal will be more of a front stage theme because he is betrayed by his own army, then comes to the difficult decision of betraying them. I havent really thought too much about how war came about, but it is based around Humans not having control over the anthros anymore. In the novel, humans are portrayed very harshly. They are bloodthirsty beasts that cry for war against all that oppose, all mankind is eager and confident to crush the disobedient Anthro race. The main character is blind to this until he is turned anthro, and then, even though he is still with the humans, they torture him for no reason and treat him like dirt.
Split Path sounds very psychological, very personal. I see a lot of similarities in this writing to what you've written on other threads (not the drastic stuff, though), which can potentially make this a very detailed story. IMHO, I think that you should end this story with him finding some sort of liberation, maybe not from his split, but from the anxiety and disruptive symptoms it may cause him. I'd like to see this develop from uncontrolled to controlled, as in, he learns to control what he is. I really enjoy these type of stories.I believe I already told you, but for the sake of others reading, yes there are many parallels in this story to my own life. Very personal. But I will consider that ending. It could offer some good plot elements as well. Like both sides in dismay to find out there is another side, and then trying to fight to be the one on control. Because both sides are equally him, which one is the man to learn to control this? That should prove to be fun.
Jumpers seems like a very basic idea for now (you said it hadn't been expanded upon yet). As I said with When Angels Die, I'd like to see you really think out the details of this idea/concept so that we can see what this story will actually be about. Right now, we have the plot device, but that can be used to make so many plots.Alright, I have thought this over a little more. And I am thinking...aliens... I know, once someone drops that alien stuff it turns into some off course sci-fi thing that could never happen in any reality. But I am thinking more of a human quest to find new planets. We find one already inhabited and walk right into a war based around alliances. I haven't decided how many races are going to be with the enemy, but there will be at least one race with the humans. Sort of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" idea. They share technologies, weapons, food, supplies, techniques, ect... Also, unlike most alien things, there are not just one specific species of alien fighting for each alien planet involved. I assume if we ever find aliens, there isnt always going to be just one intelligent life form on the planet. Hence, we can have two or three different species under the same alien army, or even some species fighting against the army of their own planet because they are against the war. Lots of things, but I have already decided one planet is more of a rock and mineral harvesting hub. The army from this planet utilizes the crystals and rocks from their planet, and their different properties, as terrifying weapons. Anyways, still in development.
I'm intrigued by Jet's Story because this one also seems like a personal story. It is as much emotional as it is a revenge/action novel. Maybe you could combine this with the plot devices of Jumpers...I don't know, just throwing stuff out there. A question I have is what role do anthros have in this world?I was thinking that this world would be just anthros. No real explanation as to how Anthros populated the planet, just a base assumption they have always been the dominant life form on their planet. Maybe I would make the planet a different name, or have major differences as far as environments than Earth. So all the characters would be anthro. I have to say it, because I dont know what will happen if I write this. This is not me in the novel. This is Jet, one specific side of him. Although I have been known to be abrasive, War Dog side of Jet are those more negative pieces of me multiplied. That means he wont necessarily interact the same as I do with you, as I am a combination of different types of personalities. This Jet is more centered around hatred and disgust towards others. That means that although I along very well with you, Mylo, for example, Jet may shoot you... just a warning. I dont know how I will actually create his personality, or how harshly he will act towards others. But just so noone's feelings are hurt, this is not my real outlook on you, just the way a fragment of myself multiplied into its own being would react to a situation. War sucks and does crazy things to people, as shown with Jet.
You've developed a pretty comprehensive world for the Tango/Foxtrot series. I loved how you delved into the character's minds in Tango, and now that there are so many stories to expand upon (mini-ideas and plot twists), Foxtrot seems like a good next step. Maybe it's the fact that you've already developed a lot of this story in Tango, as in, the overall feel. But with all the character's you have in Tango, you have a very believable story and one that can be expanded so much.Thanks so much. This makes me feel like I am really doing the right thing here. I am doing right for once. Not bad. But I am thinking for Project Foxtrot, instead of the mainly forest and desert landscapes of Project Tango, a more urban ruined war city landscape. He is on the east side of the US, more populated and war stricken. There are going to be more creature, I have some already in development, just working out the small things that make no sense. its hard making up new unique animals without them seeming too alien to Earth. Maybe more contact with the Armies? I dont know. The main difference between the two is their personalities. Where Sam was caring of her father and trusted a large group because of her love with her father, This new boy was abandoned by his dead parents alone. He never learned to trust much and doesnt hang out with anybody. A lot of self thinking stuff. Maybe I will make him a little crazy and give him an imaginary friend that gets him into trouble sometimes. Or an imaginary friend that is constantly dying from the creatures or soldiers, and even though he never dies the character is terrified for him and broken up over his friends death. Again still in development. But I will have a huge hint towards what is really behind this whole Project business, as well as proof that what happens at the end of Project Tango is true. I dont know how much info to reveal about the Projects in the second book, as there may be a third or fourth? I could go forever really, as is the nature of these Projects. But I guess I will figure all that out someday.
Alright, I have thought this over a little more. And I am thinking...aliens...
believe it or not, that's exactly what was going through my mind as I wrote it. I even did that action in real life as I hit post. :DAlright, I have thought this over a little more. And I am thinking...aliens...
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Wow that sounds really good to! Grrrr you're killin me jet! so many stories that arent actually in existance that i want to read >.< but uh yeah i really like that idea too sounds interesting.And that's why I got into writing. I have these ideas all the time, some dont make it on paper, but these I feel are too important to not at least attempt to get written. But I noticed that a long time ago. I had an idea and I was like, "Wow, This has got to be a movie or a book or something!" So I looked it up and NOTHING was like the ideas. I couldn't find a book or movie that quite felt like my idea that I had been obsessing over. So I just started writing them down myself, so I could read it. It turned out, I wasnt the only one who liked my ideas. So I just kept writing. I really like it. And thanks for the comment Kek. I'm killing myself having these ideas and not having any time to just sit down and write for three months straight! :)