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Arrival Writer Responds to Questions

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Here are some questions asked by the fans. I - Professor WhizzyWig - have provided some answers. Figured you'd all like to see them.

Quoted from BobFangirl

Are you going to stick pretty much by the whole feel and magic of the original ReBoot? As in the humor and spoofs?

Okay, absolutely I want to keep the original tone of the show. I love the slightly goofy humour and, to be honest, I thinkI'm a good match for it. Maybe I should post some things I've written previously - stuff I spent weeks perfecting. I wrote that script in one shot.

I'm not just blowing smoke here, I swear. The tone must stay the same.

Oh, and yes - the spoofs. Sometimes I found the spoofs a little ridiculous (AUSTIN POWERS) but overall I think ReBoot is the Xanth of the cyber-fantasy genre: lots of puns and campy cracks. I can do campy cracks.

Quoted from Squall142

Why do you want to get rid of Turbo?

Alright, here's my reasoning - he's Bob's mentor and superior. For Bob to become the true hero of the Net (which he must someday) someone's gotta bump off Turbo. It'll be a sad moment in the ReBoot storyline but I believe it must happen if Bob is ever to grasp the mantle of Net's Greatest Hero. And that's want we all want to see, right?

Plus, it might give Bob the motivation he needs to actually delete something. Could be a good arcing point for Bob.

Quoted from EagerArtist

Have you decided on the background of Gnosis yet?

Err... well things are changing on Gnosis pretty quickly. We have big story issues to discuss in our next team meeting. Then we'll create a second version of the pitch, which I gather will be posted next Friday. No guarantee on that yet.

Keep the insights coming. I'm making some interesting discoveries here...

Quoted from WiGgY

What is the secondary icon looking thing on the colored version of Bob? Is it there for form or function?

That is our secret weapon... and you just found it. That little blue glowing sphere thing is Glitch. Note how it's projected out of the keytool armband. The image itself is a 3-dimensional version of the ReBoot logo. It would rotate and stuff.


Quoted from GuardianEnzo

Approximately how much time will have passed from the end of S4 when your story begins?

Tricky question, especially because I can't remember how time converts into ReBoot time.

Actually, I think there will need to be some time in between. Moving forward to a time where things have calmed down will allow a new audience to get comfortable. Right now I'm liking the idea of Gnosis's "arrival" occurring during the Hunt, though at a time when Megabreath has very nearly killed all the guardians and brought the Net to its knees.

 

Thanks guys!

 

  • singingbanana's Avatar

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    You've convinced me. Keeping the tone is so right, we don't want a Simpsons-eque 'Poochie' revival. I hope you win.

  • Stimulationii's Avatar

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    I'm glad you are re-writing things. It is going to be hard to come up something rational, logical, and interesting.

    Lastly I want to bust your chops again by saying this.

    Gnosis is like a big floating head and controls lots of minions. How is this any different than Beast Machines where Megatron is hoisted up by cables and controls the planet. He controls the troops, and everything he wants.

    So how is will this be any different?

  • rek's Avatar

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    I think the reference you're looking for is Tron, not Beast Machines. Or Lord of the Rings. Or... Get the idea? A floating body part controlling things isn't a new idea, but it's much older than you think.

  • JenKollic's Avatar

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    If you're re-writing to do away with the whole alien invasion/interaction with the User angle, then you've got my vote. That's the big problem I've got with your pitch as it is, because I just don't think the virtual world and reality should mix. Takes the 'amoral faceless god' status from the User if they can just go and talk to one after all.

  • divineroseboot's Avatar

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    I'm behind you 100%
    If you loose then I'm not up to supporting anything else. Your idea is the closest to the original idea and giving it a fresh look. I look forward too seeing your refit next Friday.

  • etoile37's Avatar

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    Arrival is really good, I hope we can see it on screen! Keep the good work!

  • etoile37's Avatar

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    Poor Megabyte...

  • JenKollic's Avatar

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    I'm not so keen on Gnosis destroying Megabyte outright, because I like the idea of Gnosis being his enemy as much as the heroes, it would be like the situation at the end of Season 2 where the sprites had to work with Megabyte to fight the Web creatures. Of course, this time around I'm pretty sure the heroes wouldn't be too keen to work with ol' Megsy. Which could lead to some interesting scenarios.

  • Theeviltikiman's Avatar

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    I don't think anyone really knows how time converts in Reboot. As I kept noticing mistakes in the show when they were talking about time. But you could always just plan it out and keep it according to the plan and you should be fine.

  • Dark Kat's Avatar

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    I am so glad that the plot is getting a major overhaul, in terms of the alein thing. I really think that you also need to keep the real world and the computer worlds seperate, as it sounds like you guys are trying to do. I really like that the character designs are staying true to the originals as much as possible, while still daring to be a little bit different. Also, this team has the best perceptions of what the character's personalities should be, as you are staying true to the original in that respect too. You guys are most definetly geting my vote, because you are actually doing this site justice by listening to the fans. You guys also seem to have more respect for Reboot, not just for what it was, but for all that it could and can be. Bravo you guys.

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