Athos

Well it is depends on how you view them... if you sit down and read the whole story all at once, then it should be like a movie (like Indiana Jones). If you read them as I publish them, then its more like a TV serial (like lost), with each update being an episode. So if you were to go back and read the first two all in one sitting it'd be like a non-moving movie. Or perhaps comic book would be a better analogy? Steve

And when the lawyers (or soon to be) get involved its even worse. You probably won't think it does when you are finished either. What I plan to do it let each supporting character have a story they are the main focus of. Next up: Pippin. He is a geography professor at the same school as JT. He is kind of a mentor to JT. I added him so the stories would have more character variety, than just the same old three (JT, Pippin and Kilroy) everytime. Steve

Ah. But to make a distinction between your examples and my story (as a good law student is apt to do), the Mummy never made an appearance in the Scorpion King. Similarly, presumably a young Marcus Brody adventure would not have Indy appearing in it because he would be too young. Here, however, Johnny Thunder does make an appearance. Futher, this story is a part of "The Adventures of Johnny Thunder" series of stories, if not an "adventure of Johnny Thunder." There is a fine distinction to be made here. The former fully capitalized name refers to the series, while the other is merely a description of events that happened to be adventurous and involve JT. In reality, I just liked having all the titles follow the format: Title = "The Adventures of Johnny Thunder:" Subtitle = "Johnny Thunder and..." And as you will see, the story really does primarily involve Johnny Thunder interacting with the gypsy king. Steve, who wonders how a simple question could spark such a long post...

Thanks. :D I pretty much write them as I post them. I get a general outline in my head and then build most of the scenes from the outline. For this one my outline was too general, and I had some trouble sorting out how to resolve the story, which is why it turned out to be so long. A lot of times, I will take a bunch of pictures of the characters in the scenes. Then I will write the story out. Sometimes, the story doesn't break down the way I'd hoped it would, so I have to go back and take more pictures, or take out pictures I'd planned on using. Steve

Hello all, Bowing to pressure from the classic-castle readers, I thought I'd make today a double update: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg057.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg058.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg059.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg060.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg061.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg062.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg063.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg064.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg999.jpg The whole gypsy-sational story: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=116716 Steve, who hopes you like it...

Oooh! Oooh! I want one... oh wait. Its an ebay auction? I'm sure it will skyrocket out past the price I'm willing to pay... looks like it already has... Oh well. Steve

Well since I am looking for any excuse not to read my bar study materials tonight, I thought I'd give you all another update. Here you go: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg053.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg054.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg055.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg056.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg999.jpg The whole gypsy-normas story: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=116716 Hope you like it, Steve

While I probably won't be reworking this one, I will be writing new stories, so all the input is appreciated. He's not harassing me. I can hold my own... in a discussion that is ;) Steve

I don't see a Luke in there? I'm pretty surprised at that. I thought for sure we'd be getting a flesh colored Luke. Three Jawas is pretty good. Uncle Owen looks good too, for a flesh toned fig... at least the torso can be used. Interesting lift out middle thing? And looks like maybe stickers for the windows at the top? Steve

Maybe it will be revealed in a future story... Or maybe he is an invincible freak of nature? Only time will tell... ;) I kind of assumed that was evident from the story. Guess that is a good lesson for me, that I shouldn't assume the same things are evident to the reader, that are to me who designed the story... Or maybe it was their crystal ball? They are gypsies after all... :) Well perhaps it wasn't the best word I could have used, but the Oxford English Dictionary gives "To assume the possibility of (some construction or operation)," as a definition for postulate. And dictionary.com similarly defines postulate as "To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument." So it does work... glad I wasn't going nuts. :-D When I think of a cane, I think of the hooked things old people use to walk. When I think of a walking stick, I think of something a gentleman would carry or something an outdoorsman would carry on a hike. I meant the latter. Seems to me we're just making semantic differences... and don't make me go all OED on your a** again, 'cause I'm not afraid to... so you'd better just watch yourself... ;) Well at this point, since the writing is already all done, and more because I am so sick of gypsies :D, I'm not going to go back and redo it. At least not just yet. Thanks for the advice, though. I think I'll try the first person, if I ever do a similar story... which I might just do. Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate it. And am glad someone is reading them, Steve

Well I will try to address them... I don't really know. It kind of adds to his mystique, I think. Maybe he went to a boarding school in a rough neighborhood? He thinks it makes him look dashing and elegant. Walking sticks were quite the fashion for gentlement 40 years before the 1930s. Oh, they have their sources. A gypsy "deepthroat" if you will... I had strongly considered doing it that way, and would have except for three things. (1) I don't think I could write it well, I'm not comfortable or experienced at first person narration, (2) Initially when I started writing, I intended to include scenes containing information that Cooke would not necessarily be privy to, which would not have fit the first person style, (3) The book that inspired this story was done in a similar way... someone telling a story about themselves in a third person format. I did try to indicate the narrative by allowing Cooke to start telling the story in first person... Oops. My mistake. Could you cite me to a specific scene? Keep them coming. I like to get the feedback so I can make the next one better. Maybe Mr. Sinister is ruthless? Or maybe not greedy? Though I'd always thought of him as both. The real sleezy villain, coupled with the (relatively) more honorable Baron. Steve

Correct you are. I felt I was too limited with only the official characters, so I started to create ones of my own. There will be more original characters as my stories go on. Steve

I finally finished the writing part of the story, and lets just say you're not quite halfway done reading yet... :() As such, so as to not drag this out forever, I've added another update for you all. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg049.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg050.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg051.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg052.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg999.jpg The whole gypsy-nominal story: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=116716 Hope you like it, Steve

Feel free to comment away. I welcome the comments. Let me know how I could improve, what needs to be changed, what needs to be left the same, et al? Steve

Well its been a long time coming, but I've finally gotten around to making some more scenes for you all. I decided I'd better get around to finishing this story soon, or I never will (and besides I'm running out of gypsy adjectives :D). I'm hoping the story will pick up speed a bit from here on out, and at 48 parts (so far) it is already longer than the other two. So it had better pick up some steam... http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg045.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg046.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg047.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg048.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg999.jpg The whole gypsy-pendous story: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=116716 Hope you like it, Steve

Is this acceptable? Steve

I think Bloody Jay did it with the revolver on the train... oh wait, that was the last one... Steve

I'm in! Steve

I graduated from law school today! I'm officially a Juris Doctor now! Just thought I'd share that here. You may all refer to me as doctor now... just kidding (about the calling me doctor... I did actually graduate today). :D Steve J.D.

Nice mystery Brickster. It was very entertaining, if a bit complex and baffling at times. I knew it was Bloody Jay. I'm surprised I was offed for knowing it though, for two reasons: (1) No one ever listened when I said it, at least twice, and (2) I didn't realize you weren't working from a static script. Good work, Steve

B-OV-15C Hey all, Finally found a great use for those flesh toned figures... except you only really need one for this (thank heavens, for that :D). I'll let you all figure out what is going on in the scene... http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/To...own/court01.jpg Steve

B-OV-15B Just when you thought it was safe to take a shower in a motel again... its Jaws, everyone run... no wait, I meant Norman Bates. http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/To...Town/bates1.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/To...Town/bates2.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/To...Town/bates3.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/To...Town/bates4.jpg I'm not real fond of how the upstairs interior turned out, but I was running short on tan bricks. Steve

As Mr. M Then I would like to re-iterate Athos' dying declaration, which is rather calm, long and systematic for a dying declaration, but what can you do? What do you suppose El Marachi means? I do know it is a Taqueria in town here, but I don't think that helps any... Steve (aka, the mysterious doppleganger Mr. M)

Another 4 new scenes: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg041.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg042.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg043.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg044.jpg http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Athos/Ad...ies/kotg999.jpg The whole gypsy-mazing: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=116716 Steve

Oh sorry. I didn't realize I couldn't contribute after I died. R.I.P. Steve