Intrasonic

I didn't know a thing about Intrasonic. His name isn't exactly painted around the SMJ scene (where I spend most of my time). Still, "Education" was one of the funniest shortfics I've read yet, and it was obvious Intra would have a lot to say. Below is the transcript which proves what I initially thought - that people have quite a lot more to say than they may realize. Thanks for the great feedback!



Baka: First off, what can you tell me about yourself?
Intra: Easy-going, cynical, would rather write than talk.

Baka: That's the stupidest thing you've ever done?
Intra: Got into fanfiction writing ^_^

Baka: What would you say is your greatest personal triumph?
Intra: Still writing fanfiction after all this time.

Baka: What are a few of your favorite things (food, movies, music, etc.) ?
Intra: Pepsi, Steak, Rush

Baka: Do you idolize anyone?
Intra: Hayao Miyazaki, Rush... that's about it.

Baka: What was your first encounter with SMJ like?
Intra: Fanfiction first, then the series.

Baka: Are there any characters you would say stand out in your opinion from the rest? How so?
Intra: Bloodberry. For some reason, those spiked bracers are the coolest design ever.

Baka: How many times have you seen the SM series'?
Intra: Seen J and J to X twice through.

Baka: Given the chance, what would you have made different in the original SMJ story?
Intra: Faust needs shorter hair. Somewhat less Lime-oriented, more on Cherry and Bloodberry.

Baka: What sort of SMJ Merchandise do you own?
Intra: Can't find any where I live.

Baka: What sort of things do you like to do to get in the mood for writing?
Intra: Lots of music, read other fanfiction.

Baka: Do you read fanfic yourself? If so, are there any specific stories out there you would highly recommend to others?
Intra: I read LOTS of it.
http://homepage.mac.com/dgoldsmith/writing.html - for Ranma 1/2 fans.
http://www.thekeep.org/~rpm/eva/coaeg.html - for Eva fans
http://madamemanga.50megs.com/fanfiction.htm - Gunsmith Cats fans
Interesting enough, the best source for good SMJ fics I've found so far is probably fanfiction.net

Baka: Have you ever written a fic you thought little of, only to have readers praise it?
Intra: My Tarou 1/2 was originally a spamfic, but I kept getting emails about it. Thirteen chapters so far...

Baka: Are there any plans for your future fanfiction writing?
Intra: Well, I plan to actually finish more of the fics that I've started.

Baka: What would you say inspires your fanfic writing (other than the obvious answer of the original works) ?
Intra: Listening to Rush and Stabbing Westward. Reading mailing board arguments.

Baka: Are you more comfortable writing serious or humorous stories?
Intra: I do best at the 'tongue-in-cheek' type humour.

Baka: How long in estimate does/would it take you to write a full fanfic?
Intra: A multi-chapter one? I'll let you know once I finish one...

Baka: What would you say are the most important traits a writer should have?
Intra: Should try keep their stories and characters true to the original source/series.

Baka: What is your stance on Yaoi/Yuri (guy+guy and girl+girl relationship) fics?
Intra: In principle, I've no problem with it, but most examples aren't very believable (SMJ's situation is unique on the yaoi issue, I'll grant. But I think even the series just skirted around the whole issue (Hanagata excepted, I guess), which should be considered significant in itself. In most cases, I don't think a sexual aspect is required for a yaoi/yuri story angle to work properly, and in many cases, detracts from it.

Baka: Do you have anything else to add?
Intra: Pet-peeve: People who find themselves posting third, fourth, or even fifth revisions to their stories should seriously ask themselves whether or not they're posting too quickly.

Baka: Do you have any questions to ask me?
Intra: No, but I'd be interested in seeing the final compilation of the questionnaires.