Authornote-Howdy, everyone! I haven't posted on FFNet in a while, but I been very busy with the rewrite of Log Horizon: Alien Chronicles. I am still working on it, but I now have a big enough buffer to begin posting as well as figured out my properly work method to keep writing without burning myself out. Now I have the date for the relaunching Log Horizon: Alien Chronicles Volume 1: November 14, 2014 or next Friday with this posted. This story updates weekly every Friday till Volume 1 is done. If things go well, Volume 2 might be ready to launch as soon as Volume 1 is done, but not making promises on that. Also, posting the chapters in a new story and renaming this version so things don't get confusing, hence why I am posting this message and teaser to alert those who have it on their alerts. So, what is the biggest changes compared to the version this teaser is posted in? Chapter length is a huge one. Do not expect 10,000k to 15,000k chapters from me anymore. Instead, I now write chapters that span 2,000 to 7,000 words, the latter number only appears as I get past the beginning chapters of a story. This means it takes more chapters to cover where the original left of chapter wise, but it works a whole old better for pacing with the story and my work habits. However, there is also a lot more new content within the rewrite, include new chapters within the chapters covering where I covered in the original fanfiction. Though, got to try and stick to what I got even though I am watching the English dub of Log Horizon right now which is more of an English retelling of Log Horizon than a translation of the Japanese dubbed anime. A really good move as it actually corrects several issues with sticking closer to the light novel and making less fan related shout-outs than the Japanese dubbed. Hence the DVD collection I am ordering will be a two for one treat as for one the Japanese and English dub both are good and compliment each other instead of one being better than the other.
However, I also need to give a heads up on one thing. FFNet is no longer my main site. I will be posting Log Horizon: Alien Chronicles and my big fanfiction I have planned here, but that might be it. I also won't be as active answering reviews here, though I will try to. I will not be answering "update soon" reviews, especially since I stated this will be a weekly release fanfiction. However, if you want to read the next chapter really bad, Wattpad will be getting a chapter ahead as I am setting it so I release this fanfiction a week early on Wattpad. Partly due to the editing system on Wattpad makes it a lot easier for me to fix any issues spotted and hence will use that version for posting here on FFNet. However, the flip side, on Fridays I will be uploading on FFNet first in the morning and then uploading on Wattpad. It's for convenience sake if I have issues on either site and have time between the updates. You don't have to be a follower of me on Wattpad to see the chapter either as I will be putting the link up on my blog. However, enough of the announcements. Here's a bit of a teaser piece for the new version of Log Horizon: Alien Chronicles as well as this being one of the last major authornotes you will see as I now using my blog to post updates on what is going on. Aiming for no authornotes in any of my stories passed this. Auto out!
Oh. So, this is what my life is? A shit game?
What is this place?
Nani? How did we get here?
I see. Now everything makes sense, right? How else can I call this world?
This can't be right!... What the hell happened to my body?
Where is everyone? This is not right at all!
If only the shit game can become a real game, then everything would be alright… Right?
"Hello? Is this thing on?" A white hair man growled, tapping flat screen device with many circuits on it. "Hey! Come on! I need to see if my work is working! Dammit!" The man smacked the screen, the blue circuit like markings lighting up and sparking, lighting up the screen. "Ah! It works!... And the video been recording!" The man chimed, his blues eyes looking forward.
"Yo! Sorry about that!" The man chimed, waving, "Not used to this ancient tech, so had some glitches there. Oh, how rude of me. Forgetting to introduce myself. I am the mighty Sage of the Noosphere, Las Boss!" Las Boss chimed, pulling out what looked to be a whip from his holster only to spin it and it turned into a spear. He tapped it to the ground.
"If you're seeing this, then congrats! You're getting an invite into the greatest adventure you'll ever have in your life! I believe you Earthlings have heard of Elder Tales, right? Well, the world is expanding and hence the expansion: Homesteading the Noosphere or Noosphere Pioneers as some call it." With a snap of his fingers, an old fashion map of Earth appeared behind Las Boss, various illustrations of monsters and landmarks also covered the map..
"Welcome to the world of Theldesia! A world filled with adventures and excitement! In fact, you can do anything you want. Fight monsters big and small, craft your heart away, explore ancient ruins, and so much more." Las Boss said while giving a sick smile with crazed eyes, his image buzzing with static. "You can even take on other mighty Adventurers and see who is the strongest. Role play as the person you always wanted to be!"
Las Boss image stop buzzing, giving a friendly smile. "Oh, want to know what the Novasphere Pioneers expansion is going to have? Sadly, can't really tell! They don't hire sages like me who know about mulch-dimensional messaging that often. However, there will be tons of new content from brand new monsters and items to very big adventures in the form of new quests and raids."
Las Boss held out his hand. "So, will you pick up your weapon and join me in this marvelous world? There is so much to do, but so little time. So, quickly decide. You only have one chance to join the marvelous event." Las Boss chuckled, grinning wickedly. "So, will you leave the world you once knew to this wonderful world? Oh! Battery is dying! Well, see ya soon! And welcome to the new world!" Las Boss chimed, creepily smiling at the camera before it shut off and an image of a huge tree in white space appear just before total darkness.
What is your desire, Adventurer?