July 17th 2008: THE FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER 6

The sixth chapter of The Fate of Alchemy has been added in the chapters of the site. It’s been on the Sims 2 exchange for over a month now, so this is coming a bit late, but with my recent exams and several administrative procedures for next year, I had a hard time coordinating stuff with Jüri, who also had his hands full. But we did it! Or almost. I haven’t quite finished the commentary yet. Since this was a long chapter in which there was a lot of content, and during the creation of which a lot of stuff happened, it’s taking some time to write it and organize all my thoughts about it. I’ve already started it over two times.

I’m also currently in the midst of reworking certain parts of the story. As you may know if you read my blog, I’ve decided not to write FOA with the Sims 2 any further than the end of The Donnavi Prophecy seeing the future release of The Sims 3 (I’ll cover this subject in my commentary for this chapter). I’m reorganizing the end of the story, so that it can wrap up clean, without any pending storylines. Also, I’ve been having a hard time writing Chapter 7. This is the second time I’m dealing with the storylines contained in Chapter 7 (the first time being in my first draft of Chapter 6 back in January) and it just doesn’t seem to be working for me, so I think I’m going to change a few things in the story, so that I can be more comfortable writing it.

So I’m going to be reorganizing things over the next few days and finishing that commentary. You may also want to keep your eyes open for more news on this site soon, for I may take advantage of the summer to get a few new things done, but that’s just an open idea for now, so remains to be confirmed.

Alexis

March 10th 2008: CHAPTER 5 COMMENTARY

I finally wrote my commentary for the fifth chapter of The Fate of Alchemy. It explains a few things about this last chapter, especially some elements of Alchemy. Seeing it’s already been two months since the chapter was released, I’m hoping this can serve as a kind of reminder for all the stuff that happened in Chapter 5.

Like I said in my blog, I’m currently going through some important things, professionally speaking. I need to focus on University applications for next year, and it’s been quite mind boggling. I’ve had to put FOA on hold for now, to deal with all this other stuff. In the past two weeks, I was on vacation, so I had some time to get back to it, and straighten things out with this chapter, but it’s still not written. I do apologize that it’s taking forever to write it. I’m not giving up on it, and I’m going to try to write it over the next few weeks, somehow managing it with school. My final exams are in mid-June, so until they’re past, I’m going to ask tolerance from your part, because I may not find a lot of time to take care of FOA. Believe me, I want to, and there isn’t a day where I’m not thinking about my stories. I think I’ll get more chapters done over the Summer, so please just wait a few more months.

Again, sorry about the wait,
Alexis

January 10th 2008: THE FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER 5

It’s been on the exchange for a little while, but I only found the time to actually get everything ready for the site now.

I remember this chapter was very easy to write, and it was written within a week. Of course, the pictures took more time to come. It’s a very important chapter, seeing that it introduces a notion which is going to affect the series until the very last chapter. I was apprehending its release, because I knew it was very different, but for now, reactions have been good so I’ll trust that.

Chapter 6 is already written, and it’s very long. I only have a first draft right now, and I’m definitely going to rework it a bit, before I even start taking pictures, but in any case, it will remain the longest chapter I have ever written (34 pages on Microsoft Word!).

So I hope you enjoy Chapter Five and I’ll add a commentary in the coming weeks.

Alexis

December 16th 2007: TWO NEW COMMENTARIES

Lately, I’ve been announcing more bad new than good ones, but here’s a little something to keep you waiting, while I get the current chapters finished. This is actually a bit overdue, but I usually try to use any time I have for FOA to get forward on the chapters themselves, so it’s sometimes hard to remember I have the commentaries to do as well. So here are the comments for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, which give you some background information about these chapters. None of it is very important to follow the story, but it makes for good extra information.

The next chapter should be ready within a month. I’ve made the promise to finish writing Chapter 6 (the one I’m currently on) before 2008, and with the Christmas holidays, I should have enough time to do that, and get the pictures for 5 done. I know I’m slow, but hopefully the wait won’t be too long now.

Alexis

November 8th 2007: THE FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER 4

Only nine days after Chapter Three, here is Chapter Four! It is, so far, my favorite in the series, and as some of you have pointed out, it’s getting back in the same kind of mood as the Original Series. In truth, I have already written Chapter five, and I like it even better, but we’ll leave that story for another time.

Chapter Four is the longest one in the series so far, and it was the most demanding in terms of graphics. I actually had to spend a whole day editing pictures for it. I think it was well worth it though, but enough self complementation; I’ll let you forge your own opinion about it.

I’m going to try to finish up the commentaries for this chapter and the last, sometime soon. Since, I’m going back to school in a few days, I think I’ll write them out, while I readapt to my school rhythm.

I hope you enjoy Chapter Four! Don’t hesitate to send in feedback.

Alexis

October 31st 2007: THE FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER 3

This chapter is coming out a little later than I thought it would but better late than never right? As you might know by now, I had computer problems last month which prevented me from taking the pictures for chapter 3. Anyway everything is now fixed and so I give you: The End of New.

This chapter was possible the hardest to write in the series, and I like the following ones much better (though you haven’t read those yet…). I still think it’s good, but definitely not my favorite. It’s a transition chapter, from the introduction of the story, to the main action.

I have chapter 4 already written, and chapter 5 in the process of writing. Once chapter 5 is entirely written I’ll take pictures for chapter 4 and upload it. I think you can expect it soon enough.

I hope you enjoy this chapter, and I’ll try to write my usual commentary, during the upcoming week.

Alexis

September 9th 2007: CHAPTER COMMENTARIES

In between two pieces of homework I managed to write out a small commentary for Chapter 2 and to add a few things to the one for Chapter 1. To be honest with you writing has been rather dreadful this past week. It’s not so much that I can’t find the time to write during the day, but school is mentally draining, and after working for somewhat 12 hours in a day, it’s difficult to focus on Chapter 3 at 10PM. I think things will get easier with time, but I need to get used to mixing school work and writing everyday.

The commentary for Chapter 2 is shorter than the one I wrote for chapter 1, though again, if I find more things to say I’ll update it. You’ll find both these comments on the chapters page of course. Keep you eyes open for some goodies soon…

Alexis

August 31st 2007: FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER TWO

I promised it for the end of August and I kept that promise! I give you the second chapter of ‘The Donnavi Prophecy’, called ‘The Forgotten Prediction’. You’ll find it in the Chapters page, as usual…

It was very fun to write this chapter, because it’s the beginning of Bella’s therapy. Since she doesn’t remember anything for now, we’re dealing a lot in symbolism which will later be explained in the story; you’ll just need to wait for more chapters to fully understand everything that’s going on!

I’ll soon be posting a commentary for this chapter, to explain a few things and go more into depth. I’ll also update the one I did in a rush for Chapter 1, forgetting half the things I wanted to say. I’m not going to give a precise date for Chapter 3 yet, since I’m soon starting the new school year. I’m just aiming end of September for now… but that’s another story.

Enjoy Chapter 2!

Alexis

July 7th 2007: FATE OF ALCHEMY [I] RELEASE – CHAPTER ONE

Today is a big release day, since it is the start of a new chapter, part and series! This chapter is actually old news for me since it has been ready since April. However, I am still excited of finally starting up this new series after planning it for six months! So begins The Fate of Alchemy and its first part: The Donnavi Prophecy. Both titles mustn’t be very understandable for now, but they will be, in time.

‘The Strange Town’ is quite easy to understand as a title, of course, especially after reading the chapter, where it is explained why I called it ‘The Strange Town’ instead of ‘Strangetown.’ Those who read my Pleasantview series know that I like to leave a few clues in my chapters for future storylines. Well, this chapter is full of them, so read it carefully! Well, you probably won’t notice anything, but when you’ll know more, you’ll read this chapter again and you’ll realize what I’m taking about.

I wrote a little commentary for this chapter, so you can check that out for a little more info.
I’m soon leaving on a five week vacation, so I’ll be a little inactive for that time but you can expect Chapter Two for the end of August.

Enjoy this new story and leave your comments in the guestbook!

Alexis