Princes of the Universe, Part I

[Civfan333]

yeah, he said from after this story, he's gonna be publishing books! well, writing books and getting them published! big time for Sis!!

 

[Sisiutil]

yeah, he said from after this story, he's gonna be publishing books! well, writing books and getting them published! big time for Sis!!

I hope.

 

[Incanam]

Great update as usual!

 

[Gooblah]

But Sisutil...

Anyways, I forsee one problem. When your books become outstanding bestsellers, we won't know you wrote them, since we don't know your true identity!

 

[Civfan333]

yeah, that's a problem...... I'll just read every book that comes out and hopefully I'll recognize the writing style....

 

[Gooblah]

Hmm. Sis, you should leave a dedication to your wife...Then, in silvery, faint ink, say "Sisutil, you helped a lot as well!" or something like that, so other people don't know who it is, but we CFCers do!

 

[Sisiutil]

But Sisutil...

Anyways, I forsee one problem. When your books become outstanding bestsellers, we won't know you wrote them, since we don't know your true identity!

Who do you think I am? Batman?

If and when I get a book published, do you really think I wouldn't be flogging it here to a bunch of potential revenue-generators... er, potential readers?

 

[Gooblah]

Look! In the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...

Sisutil!

Faster than a hundred Keshiks, more powerful than twenty Panzers, its Sisutil!


Anyways, you may have to create a sub-forum for that purpose; or create a whole website where you post the ALCs and force the legions to pay!

Seriously though, you had better flog it to the potential revenue base. We may rise up and kill you otherwise...

 

[Sisiutil]

Seriously though, you had better flog it to the potential revenue base. We may rise up and kill you otherwise...

Thank you for that reminder of why the word "fan" is derived from "fanatic".

 

[Nuka-sama]

I'd buy a sisiutil written novel...

 

[Sisiutil]

I'd buy a sisiutil written novel...

Great, I'll let the potential publisher know that I've got one buyer lined up. That oughtta convince 'em.

Seriously, though, thanks!

 

[Civfan333]

I'd buy it too! is the update coming soon?

 

[demokratickid]

I would certainly buy this in book form! MAtter of fact, I have lulu.com saved under my favorites in anticipation!

 

[sylvanllewelyn]

After writing about exceptional individuals, it's definitely fresh air to see a brainless soldier getting himself and probably half the Roman army into trouble, getting thousands killed for saving one person. I thought he wouldn't have the heart to do something like that, and then he did it. Just don't ruin it with a happy ending. Wars never have happy endings until the war ends.

 

[Sisiutil]

After writing about exceptional individuals, it's definitely fresh air to see a brainless soldier getting himself and probably half the Roman army into trouble, getting thousands killed for saving one person. I thought he wouldn't have the heart to do something like that, and then he did it. Just don't ruin it with a happy ending. Wars never have happy endings until the war ends.

"Brainless"? If it were possible for you to meet Scipio in person, I'd dare you to call him that to his face. As you'll see, Scipio is far from "brainless". Reckless and foolhardy, perhaps, but not brainless.

As for whether an ending is happy or not, that's something that stands on the logic of the story itself.

 

[r_rolo1]

As you'll see, Scipio is far from "brainless". Reckless and foolhardy, perhaps, but not brainless.

A little bit too much "quixotean" for a rifle age, maybe?

 

[Sofista]

I want to agree with the above: time for the Romans to do something foolish - after all, success after success brings overconfidence, right?

 

[Pieman]

Hmm, is it me or their something very "Richard Sharpish" about this storyline? Sisiutil this isn't straying from "paying homage" as you described it to, *GASP*, copying!? I'M DOBBING ON YOU!

 

[Sisiutil]

Hmm, is it me or their something very "Richard Sharpish" about this storyline? Sisiutil this isn't straying from "paying homage" as you described it to, *GASP*, copying!? I'M DOBBING ON YOU!

I think I admitted above that I am indeed a huge fan of Cornwell and especially his Sharpe series (though frankly, all of his work is worthwhile). It would be copying if I blatantly plagiarized Cornwell's words or perhaps an exact story idea, which I'm not. At worst, think of it as fanfic.

As for the Romans making a mistake... well, for that to happen, I would have to make a mistake. And you all know from the ALC series that I never make mistakes. Right? Right? Hello?

 

[Der Graf]

Chapter Twelve: The Merchant

Part 5: The Chimes at Midnight

[...]
“You owe me 50 drachmae, Jack Falstaff!” Zorba said accusingly, prodding his finger into Jack’s prodigious belly.
[...]

I'm lurking here for over a year at this time. And YOU are to blame for registering myself at last

The sun is rising in my part of the world, still my eyes are fixed on my screen and I'm reading this one for around 24 hours by now. Not to mention the first three ALCs. And - no, why should I ever sleep, that's just waste of time, every civver knows that.
And now that one - Falstaff ! I knew it has to be some Shakespeare stuff as I've read the headline, but - Falstaff ??

Ok, dude, you got me. I'm in. And I'm addicted.

This is awesome. Epic. Nearly perfect. And I need to prolong my days to 48 hours (at least) just to read all your stories in the forum. And believe me - I hate you for doing that to me

Whenever your first book is ready - advise me of it