New Epilogue: I AM Megatron

[Drillman]

mm4team.sitesled.com/Megatron.html

In this classic tale, the CC crashes at the Arm. Ass. Base!

[Skullman]

I liked the addition of Armada and Movie Megs to the original "script".

[Drillman]

I wanted Animated Megs too but the guy hasnt made his sprite yet. Expect a George Lucas when he does.

[REX Barron]

That abbreviation for "Armored Assassins" just looks funny to me… I just refer to them as "AA" since they're more talked about than the Ascendant Androids (who have done practically nothing as a team, in my somewhat humble opinion).

Man, I hadn't read this one since you first made it in… was it January?… and I'd almost forgotten how funny it is, no offense. But judging by her single line in the epilogue, I thought Centaur would be Shelly rather than Misty (or an open position at the time; I thought Misty's CPU would have been copied from Jet's during the Comrades' stay at the Flying Fortress).

[Avi]

May 3, 2008 13:20:50 GMT -5 REX Barron said:

Ascendant Androids (who have done practically nothing as a team, in my somewhat humble opinion).

...They are restarting. So, think it would be safe to assume that they have been doing extensive behind-the-scenes work, in preparation for their return? And that the Bravehost site may be at this point abandoned in favor of a newer, better one, just as CG's Tripod site was? I could understand how one would think that way, but I know them. They aren't as lazy as they would appear...

That said, the phrase "Arm. Ass. Base!" does sound pretty funny in the silliest way possible. XP


But on the subject of this topic, reading through the ep...

"Megatron: SILENCE!!! This group interested me at the Movie Premiere.* I wish to crush them with my bare hands."

Shouldn't you have followed that with something like
(*See: [name of epilogue this is referencing])

[Drillman]

...I could have sworn I put that in. Good eye.

And as for Centaur...I just picked one of their Centaur sprites. I think people will get it.

[liquidsnake]

May 3, 2008 13:20:50 GMT -5 REX Barron said:

That abbreviation for "Armored Assassins" just looks funny to me… I just refer to them as "AA" since they're more talked about than the Ascendant Androids (who have done practically nothing as a team, in my somewhat humble opinion).

Oh god, I laughed so hard at that. The only thing they don't really work on is their site, and that's probably going to change soon, if they don't make a new one like Avi said.

Seems some people forget BoW fairly quick.

[REX Barron]

I mean other than that, as they had stated that they would officially reveal the revamped site around January or February (and, as Glider had pointed out, gone for many months on end between updates without being considered on hiatus or non-canon). Proto Stryker had mentioned in the "What is your best epilogue?" thread on the Undernet that he'd like to write some for the Androids "if" they "ever restart," so it sounds like even they are not sure.

When the Mechs still used the team list, I was the one who pointed out that the Androids had announced a new Napalm Man; the answer I got was that "they are going through some big changes" or something like that (but it WAS their only site update in 2007; doesn't that count as significant?).

Of course, I suppose they could be doing the same as Aftermath and coding a new site from scratch. If that's true, then I can't wait to see the end product; it ought to be amazing considering how long has been spent.

[Splash Warfly]

Great ep AM.

Make sure you don't "kill the series" when you Lucas it later ;D

[Vulcan]

May 4, 2008 20:53:02 GMT -5 REX Barron said:

I mean other than that, as they had stated that they would officially reveal the revamped site around January or February (and, as Glider had pointed out, gone for many months on end between updates without being considered on hiatus or non-canon). Proto Stryker had mentioned in the "What is your best epilogue?" thread on the Undernet that he'd like to write some for the Androids "if" they "ever restart," so it sounds like even they are not sure.

First off, salutations! Welcome to the morrow of past events!

The morrow of past events? Yes indeed! A year ago, the team was all but dead. As I began to close shop, Rich approached me long in advance over what was to be known as the Business of War. The Androids where given the chance to sign on as THE backbone of the Scissor Army... how could I say no?

Together, Rich and I worked on an non-player MM5 Team, building all but Starman from scratch with only vague references to the previous members and their personalities. Meanwhile, Makenshi, the only surviving, contributing member, was working hard to finish his pet project. He was left entirely in the dark for as long as possible to keep the project secret.

Stryker was on board as well, and given the circumstances we faced, all things considered... I promised my two faithful Droogs that we still had strong hope for survival. Still, when the war began, I had planned to kill Starman off in a no-winner showdown with the SA/AA should things not go smoothly. But, as luck would have it, Crys and Spark begun showing activity again. As the Fearsome Five, we fell into place as a fully-functioning team with an odd-numbered roster of eight.

When the Mechs still used the team list, I was the one who pointed out that the Androids had announced a new Napalm Man; the answer I got was that "they are going through some big changes" or something like that (but it WAS their only site update in 2007; doesn't that count as significant?).

We were going through some big changes. That's why we were given the unique status "Broken," reflecting our semi-active suitability between Wanted and Business. We were technically a three-man show, with only one guy knowing what was REALLY about to happen.

Between our near-death and the end of the war, there wasn't very much bloody time to work on a website that was hosted by a proverbial sack of shit. The team's activity WAS the Business of War. It was woven into the very core of the project, and it was that way ever since the planning stages.

If anybody has payed attention to the war, and especially our Aftermath Journal, Blast Off to Nowhere, it is quite obvious that we are far from dead. We are the new way to go, we are the way of the future.

Now, allow me to end this on a sour note by humbly requesting that you pay attention to these kinds of things before making accusations. A LOT has changed since then, and heaven beside me, it is going to take some time to achieve the full scope of my vision. We are NOT going to be your average, formulaic team.

[Jade]

Well, good luck, Vulcan. I look forward to seeing what you have cooking.

[regulus]

Yeah, I appreciate the vote of confidence, but not at the expense of another team, REX. The Androids did a kick-ass job with their characters and they've done more with BoW than any Assassin ever has (I was ghosting for everyone towards the end there).

[Drillman]

They did more then all the teams, even some of the Maniacs.

We all eagerly await the new stories that you have to present to us. As G said, you ARE in the best position epilogue wise right now.

Good luck man. You and Spark go raise hell.

[regulus]

With Dive on the team, I think "raise hell" goes without saying.

[REX Barron]

Okay, I don't feel comfortable about shifting back to this, but I promise I'll drop the subject right after this post:

May 7, 2008 20:25:06 GMT -5 Vulcan said:

When the Mechs still used the team list, I was the one who pointed out that the Androids had announced a new Napalm Man; the answer I got was that "they are going through some big changes" or something like that (but it WAS their only site update in 2007; doesn't that count as significant?).

We were going through some big changes. That's why we were given the unique status "Broken," reflecting our semi-active suitability between Wanted and Business. We were technically a three-man show, with only one guy knowing what was REALLY about to happen.

I only meant that to the effect of: "I had pointed out this roster change, but people just ignored it (i.e. Was it not considered important enough to make note of?)." Miscommunication on my part; I apologize.

May 8, 2008 7:04:04 GMT -5 regulus said:

Yeah, I appreciate the vote of confidence, but not at the expense of another team, REX. The Androids did a kick-ass job with their characters and they've done more with BoW than any Assassin ever has (I was ghosting for everyone towards the end there).

As I had tried to say to LS, I didn't forget The Business of War; but now that BoW is done with, though, the Assassins APPEAR more active (it's not as though I know the Androids that well, though, so I guess in retrospect that I couldn't make a clear judgement; if a mod feels like editing the topic to take out any mention of my "attack" on the Androids, go right ahead). I suppose that I also use "AA" for the Armored Assassins partially I know them better than I know the Androids.

Though I believe Makenshi had mentioned that the Androids would have finally be ready for a full restart last month or a few months ago (I think he said January/February or right when the War ended). Whenever the restart should happen, I'll eagerly await it.