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Post by Tug on Dec 15, 2015 8:49:44 GMT -5
This is a list of all the major story arcs that have happened since the the Game was restarted on the forum. They are:
- The Neo-Colormen Arc
- The Stranded Island Arc
- The Reformation of VEC Arc
- Third Battle of Sodor Arc
- Post Third Battle Arc
- Counterparts Arc
Let's hope we have many more after these!
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 15, 2015 8:59:35 GMT -5
Don't forget, Frank and I have done a lot with the Numbered Diesels, too.
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Post by Tug on Dec 15, 2015 9:29:51 GMT -5
Since the numbered diesels usually do stuff in the middle or during the phase between big arcs, I usually just include them in that arc as a subplot
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Post by Admin on Dec 15, 2015 11:45:04 GMT -5
When combined with the Wiki forum arcs we get
- The Beginning Arc
- The Diesel 10's Reign Arc
- The War Of The Shards Arc
- The Tugs Arc
- The Bronze Mage Arc
- The World Steam Tour Arc
- The Neo-Colormen Arc
- The Stranded Island Arc
- The Reformation of VEC Arc
- Third Battle of Sodor Arc
- Post Third Battle Arc
- Counterparts Arc
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Post by Tug on Jan 10, 2016 21:58:58 GMT -5
The next big arc has is happening so we can now add it to the list:
- The Beginning Arc
- The Diesel 10's Reign Arc
- The War Of The Shards Arc
- The Tugs Arc
- The Bronze Mage Arc
- The World Steam Tour Arc
- The Neo-Colormen Arc
- The Stranded Island Arc
- The Reformation of VEC Arc
- Third Battle of Sodor Arc
- Post Third Battle Arc
- Counterparts Arc
- Steam Festival Arc
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 14, 2016 10:42:16 GMT -5
Would the Sir Stephen Hatt Retirement Arc fit in here?
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Post by Tug on Jan 14, 2016 11:59:02 GMT -5
We're still in the Steam Festival arc, since the event hasn't ended yet, so it would be considered a subplot
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 14, 2016 12:00:20 GMT -5
Hmm, good point. Of course, something like that is major, though...!
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Post by Toz76 on Jan 14, 2016 21:24:57 GMT -5
Yes, but it's a plot point, not an arc.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jan 14, 2016 21:31:36 GMT -5
True; but what would differentiate a "plot point" from an "arc?"
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 14, 2016 21:59:15 GMT -5
Hmm... that's a tough one. Although, considering, perhaps it's an arc happening during an arc, and then continuing after the main arc has ended.
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Post by Toz76 on Jan 14, 2016 22:01:10 GMT -5
Plot point: an event (e.g. Man In Blue burying Bachmann Edward on Culdee Fell) Arc: A series of events that develop a character, or further the story (e.g. the Original Arc)
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 14, 2016 22:03:58 GMT -5
Aha, makes sense.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Jan 14, 2016 22:06:15 GMT -5
Yes; thanks Toz.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 14, 2016 22:08:37 GMT -5
However, with Sir Stephen retiring, I do think that it'll be a good idea to continue it after the Steam Tour is over, and show how the engines are handling it, how Richard is fitting in, and what Sir Stephen himself is doing now that he has some free time.
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Post by Tug on Jan 14, 2016 22:17:15 GMT -5
Just because an arc ends, doesn't mean a plot also ends... I've read and watched many stories where a plot is continued on, a major example is a sequel to a movie...
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Post by Toz76 on Jan 14, 2016 22:23:44 GMT -5
Yes, but there's always a sense of closure at the end of an arc. A great example would be the Third Battle of Sodor: they defeat VEC, but some of them are still loose... closure, but the plot's not over.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Jan 15, 2016 9:48:03 GMT -5
Hmm, I think I get it now.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Feb 1, 2016 19:10:36 GMT -5
Didn't know where else to put this, but how long do we plan to have this battle go on for? I am concerned that we will end up leaving TGC out of this, because compared to the rest of us, he doesn't do much with the Colormen, and I would feel terrible to have him left out of the story since he is one of the key writers.
If it is going to go on a little longer, I am ok with that, but what is the plan here?
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Post by Tug on Feb 1, 2016 20:02:17 GMT -5
I guess finish up the tidal wave thing I'm writing, have a few smaller confrontations between the Colorfolk and VEC, have the Colorfolk take back the West coast of Sodor, and I guess end the battle in a draw with VEC taking back their captured members now knowing the strength of SOM and their strength wit the new recruits compared to the Colorfolk, and possibly the finished construction of Diablo Tower, since I think It's not done yet...
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