Some Thoughts

When I first decided to start the novel adaption of my story, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The previous story had been written as if it were a bunch of tv episodes, but now that I've come up with brilliant idea of converting it to novel format, I realize it's not as easy as I had anticipated. Not only am I having to add more onto certain scenes or even extend some dialogue, but actually having to tell a whole new story. Sure the plot is the same, but the background history surrounding it is not. I've made Atlantech original in its own right, and it does have its own origins and what not now.

This is a real challenge for me and I know I have the skills to pull it off, it just requires a lot of patience, and yes a lot of dedication. Believe me when I say that I am fully dedicated to this series I've created. I love my characters, I love the story and everything about it. When I first started out, I didn't want to show anyone my creation, just wanted to keep it to myself because I was afraid no one would like it, because of its significant differences. Yes it first started out as a future sequel to Robotech to fill that void of not seeing anything new or worthy from that franchise, but since I decided I want to do something serious with it and really make it my own, the feeling is different. I've also learned to enjoy sharing my work with others, and I have received a lot of positive feedback regarding the series. Also some not-so positive for those who hate my guts, but that's another story =P

Atlantech may have been inspired by Robotech, but its a lot different. It's a series that doesnt even take itself that seriously. Some of these examples won't be hard to notice later on, but the thing about Atlantech is, it makes fun of itself. I've got dialogue of the characters dissing the title. Using their own creative nicknames for it heh. There's situations where the characters even acknowledge the bizarreness of their world, and that's a given. Granted there are emotional and serious issues in the story itself, but not the universe as a whole. The characters are realistic in terms of story-telling. They are believable as they have flaws just like you and me, but not a single one is perfect in anyway, even if they appear to be. Perfection just doesn't exist in the real world, and thus it does not in Atlantech's universe.

Those who appear to be perfect? They are trying to be perfect, even though they know deep down, it's something they will never accomplish. Are the characters perfect to one another? Yes of course, but that's only normal. Friends and significant others always see a hint of perfection in the ones they love or admire.

Well enough of that crud... moving on I will take the challenge this novel version is tossing my way, and I will finish it. There's already font cover artwork in progress for it, which can be viewed in the gallery under the WIP's and sketches section. Also available for view under the updates on the main page. Among other things page 11 of the comic is coming along nicely and should be posted soon. There's a lot of other changes and updates I am going through with the site, so just bear with me ;) I also hope to be more active on my forum despite the smattering of the members on it, and in time there will be an Atlantech fan page on facebook. It's something else I plan on doing but would like to finish other important updates first.