Writing this story has been a very enjoyable experience for the most part. I love experimenting with ideas that pop into my head and getting feedback on what the readers liked and didn't like. I've said it many times before, but it's the readers, their support and their reviews (negative and positive) that always inspire me to write more to further develop as a writer. With that said, I'd like to specifically address each reviewer that hasn't given up on my fan fiction and has remained loyal to the last chapter.
Kikoken: You are not good for my ego, haha! Everything you say is positive and sometimes I wonder how you can maintain such enthusiasm even when I think a chapter is absolute crap. But it's a good thing that you have something positive to say when someone just unloads their criticisms on me. I like that.
Jami: Your Final Fight story is always an entertaining read. Much like what I've said to Kikoken, you're very good for moral support. I can't think of one review that you've done that didn't encourage me. It's good to know there are people out there who appreciate the shit I pump out sometimes. At least you can recognize my efforts!
Vammy: You are an awesome critic. I like your reviews because they're real helpful for character development. You pinpoint my faults but balance it out with what I've done well so that I don't get discouraged from writing. From your fan fiction "The Real Life Cammy," you're good with character conflict and believe it or not, sometimes I actually try to emulate what you do in my own story.
Tao Shui: I have to thank you for being brutally honest with your opinions. You already know, but I re-wrote one of my entries mostly because of you telling me just how much it sucked. Despite that, it makes me feel good that you still chose to stick with the story all the way to the end. At least it captured your interest that much and I feel that's an accomplishment.
Xardion: Love your comments on whatever situation I introduce in each chapter from the morbid recesses of my brain. Although you don't review much, I'm pretty sure you still keep in touch with the story. I can understand it's hard to think of something new to say with every chapter. But hey, correct me if my impressions are wrong ;)
Chan: Ah, my favorite dramatic reviewer. It's nice to see that this story can touch you on an emotional level. I never thought I could have such an impact on a reader until I met you! On a different note, I'm sorry to hear about your ex-boyfriend but hey, we all move on sometime, right? Good luck in the future.
And lastly, my newest reviewer RickMM5, do I ever have a mouthful for you:
As in Tao Shui's case, I want to thank you for not being afraid to tell me what you really think. But this is the only chance regarding this story that I actually get to speak for myself, and there are a few points I need to make.
1) This is not a Street Fighter anime. Guile didn't appear in the Alpha series until its third installment, but that doesn't mean he didn't already know Ryu and Chun Li. After all, is in the United States Air Force with Charlie, who works closely with Interpol of which Chun Li is an agent. This story is meant to fit in with the Street Fighter video games strictly, not the anime which I've never watched.
2) I purposely made Akuma weaker in this story because he hasn't yet become Shin Akuma. If you were dissatisfied with how he was treated, then what can I say but "face reality"? Bison is more powerful because in the Alpha series, he had a full blow Psycho Drive on his side and Akuma was just a regular half demon/warrior. The Satsui no Hadou hadn't fully developed inside Akuma, so he wouldn't be as powerful as Bison. The sequel, however (entitled Other Worlds) deals with him becoming Shin/Cyber Akuma (thus threatening the world)which may be more to your liking.
3) Lol. You can kick my ass with Shin Akuma? What are you gonna do, corner me and cheap me to death? If you were a real street fighter player, you would know that the Shotokan players can be played cheap VERY easily. But with the introduction of rolling in the Capcom vs. SNK series, cheap tactics aren't as reliable. I admit that you may be able to kill me with Shin Akuma - if I was Sakura. But you'd get the fight of your life if I was Bison, Maki or Morrigan. And since Dark Sakura only exists in the Marvel vs. Capcom series (which I am far better at than the Alpha games), and you think you can kick my ass with Akuma, then I have three words for you: BRING IT ON!!!
Other Reviewers Who Deserve My Gratitude:
- RBLTanker
- Edgar
- Immortal
- Trutenor
- Anyone else whom I may have forgotten, I'm sorry!!