As I've alluded to several times throughout the voting process, and even now with the title of this chapter update, the story that wins the poll has the option to be a joint effort between myself and one or two users who wish to grant their aid.
However, since it can't just be anybody in order to ensure that the right people are picked for this task, I'll name the things i seek in a co-writer.
The Easiest Category: The Suggester
This is a section that I believe most of the readers of these stories can fall under. And with that knowledge,I wish to place specific rules in order to ensure that the best candidates are the one's who are picked.
1) You must be very well versed in both shows. Ideally, more well versed than me in the other show that's not Ben 10.
For context, I've watched the entirety of the classic continuity of Ben 10 several times,so I'd say I'm pretty well versed in it. However,I can't say the same for the other shows, even though I've known them for almost as long as I've known Ben 10.
2) You have to be able to have in-depth suggestions and discussions as a result of the knowledge you have. The reason being that both stories take place during canonical events of the shows that are being crossed over with Ben 10.
I wish to have Ben make changes to canon in a way that is fitting of his character and the lore of his show. So if you possess the knowledge and foresight on ways that can happen,we can exchange ideas on what would be the best way to go about it.
3) You have to be in one of the following categories:
You have published stories with sizable followings.
You follow dozens of fanfiction stories that are from either of the shows involved, and those stories themselves have to be good.
This criteria I believe is crucial, because it shows that you are a veteran fanfiction user, most likely even longer than me. (I've been using Fanfiction since 2015, and had this account since 2017.) And with that under your belt, you have a much clearer idea of what makes a good story.
The Hardest Category: The True Co-writer
As the name implies,a lot less people would be able to fit into this category,as it actually involves you writing these stories alongside me.
The requirements are the same as the previous one, but even more significant. And as such, I'll be much stricter with making a decision to accept a co-writer under this category.
Why this exists?
As I've stated, because I'm not as well versed in these shows as I am in Ben 10, and they are longer running shows than Ben 10,I want to collaborate with anyone who is willing in order to give you all a fitting crossover with these shows. One that can hopefully cement itself amongst the best or the very best in this category.
If I were to attempt it solely by myself, with All I've stated, and with existing stories to have to worry about, the chances of these stories reaching even a quarter of their full potential is highly unlikely.
With all that said,if you believe you're up for the challenge, PM me,so that we may begin.
Replies to Reviews
1) Maximum Rhapsody: Hope so too, that it doesn't overshadow any of the existing stories. And if it comes down to it,I would be open to seeking help. Funnily enough, the first chapter of "Hero of Konoha" is like an origin story of not just Ben's life before the Omnitrix, but also the beginning of his friendship with Naruto. The development of his relationship with other characters will most be in later chapters.
They are a lot of possibilities to be explored with the story, and I find all your suggestions interesting as well. We'll just need to do them in a way that can not only benefit the overarching story positively, but also maintain a consistent story structure, and not get too lost in the ideas.
2) ppsspp: I agree with both Ben, Gwen and Kevin being on the same team, and their powers being the same as it is in canon, but tied to a jutsu. On how well known the Tennyson and Levin clan is,I have an answer to that. Max Tennyson and Devin Levin (Kevin's father) were former members of the Anbu, and are responsible for why they're so revered in the village. This will be explained more in detail.
Glad you're in support of Ben x Ino.
Gwen and Charmcaster will start off as enemies before rivals.
Agreed, that Ben and his team can embark on missions where they encounter some of the Ben 10 villains.
The love triangle thing is a bit tricky, but not impossible to pull off. Just need to consider the implications of some factors to ensure it's carried out well.
3) Im4xsk1ll: Glad you're in support of crossover. I agree that it's not an easy one to pull off, which is why we have very little stories (4), but I don't believe it's impossible, and I would like to take a shot at it when I can.
Upon more consideration, I've come to realize that it may take me some days to reach a fitting conclusion on the search for a co-writer. As a result, though there will still be updates,it will only be sneak peeks of the remaining 7 story pitches and the Fate crossover. And most likely, the chapter containing the announcement of whom I've chosen to be my co-writer will be the very last update of this story.
Until then, please, have yourselves a good one.
