Ranma ½ Chibi Ranma!

[Lost Star]

I got a damned plot bunny bouncing around my head like it's on crack, but I could use a lil' bit of feedback and other comments. The question is really this.

How capable do you think Ranma was around 10 or so? I know the neko ken and the Ukyo were around that time, but what else do you t hink would be interesting about that time.

Barring anyone else giving input I would put his capabilities on the mildly superhuman side. Capable of perfect balance, jumping over fences in a single bound, and carrying something you would expect a body builder to life.

I would like some ideas from others though.

 

[Lawra]

I got a damned plot bunny bouncing around my head like it's on crack, but I could use a lil' bit of feedback and other comments.á The question is really this.

How capable do you think Ranma was around 10 or so?á I know the neko ken and the Ukyo were around that time, but what else do you t hink would be interesting about that time.

Barring anyone else giving input I would put his capabilities on the mildly superhuman side.á á Capable of perfect balance, jumping over fences in a single bound, and carrying something you would expect a body builder to life.

I would like some ideas from others though.

Ukyo would have been years earlier. If Ranma is age 15 at the start of the manga (based on the two new years festivals and his comment during the mushroom arc), that means he met Ukyo whe he was 5. It's stated in the manga to be 10 years ago. While the neko-ken is said to be at ten.

As for his capabilities.... I'd say look at the mushroom of ages arc for what he would be capable of. Yea they're a little younger physically, but they also knew/did a lot more.

 

[PCHeintz72]

I got a damned plot bunny bouncing around my head like it's on crack, but I could use a lil' bit of feedback and other comments.á The question is really this.

How capable do you think Ranma was around 10 or so?á I know the neko ken and the Ukyo were around that time, but what else do you t hink would be interesting about that time.

Barring anyone else giving input I would put his capabilities on the mildly superhuman side.á á Capable of perfect balance, jumping over fences in a single bound, and carrying something you would expect a body builder to life.

I would like some ideas from others though.

Ukyo would have been years earlier. If Ranma is age 15 at the start of the manga (based on the two new years festivals and his comment during the mushroom arc), that means he met Ukyo whe he was 5. It's stated in the manga to be 10 years ago. While the neko-ken is said to be at ten.

As for his capabilities.... I'd say look at the mushroom of ages arc for what he would be capable of. Yea they're a little younger physically, but they also knew/did a lot more.

But the above comments are based on manga. If he is using anime... nekoken I thought was 6 or 7.

 

[Belgarion213]

Wasn't there somebody who mentioned that 'ten years ago' was just a filler saying that basically meant 'somewhere in the past'?

However yeah even as a Kid Ranma was pretty badass. I would expect at least hopping over fairly high fences, incredible balance, pretty good strength and speed.

 

[Lost Star]

Hmmm, so I got a fair bit of leeway on power levels, that's good 'cause this power levels of the crossover I am using are going to be rather high, and I will have a consistent problem of actually having to power UP Ranma believably and consistently.

So say, based on the manga, at 10 Ranma has already done the Neko-ken, and might have all ready met Ukyo.

Damn, I might have to cut her out again... She's not going to fit on the timeline I am going for, and its tight enough all ready.

Feel free to guess the cross.

 

[PCHeintz72]

Hmmm, so I got a fair bit of leeway on power levels, that's good 'cause this power levels of the crossover I am using are going to be rather high, and I will have a consistent problem of actually having to power UP Ranma believably and consistently.

So say, based on the manga, at 10 Ranma has already done the Neko-ken, and might have all ready met Ukyo.

Damn, I might have to cut her out again... She's not going to fit on the timeline I am going for, and its tight enough all ready.

Feel free to guess the cross.

You know... a few crossovers at that age come to mind.

Harry Potter and Negime being two. If the first, I would likely not read it.

A early Sailor Moon another.

Another Angelic Layer crossover might not be bad. This... I would look forward to, since the two I'm aware of have been pretty much dead.

Couple others.


The lesson... never assume everyone knows the series you are talking about. Or make a statement implying we would know.

 

[Karnath]

Nanoha?

 

[Lawra]

Wasn't there somebody who mentioned that 'ten years ago' was just a filler saying that basically meant 'somewhere in the past'?

Ukyo and the Neko-ken have specifically stated times in the original.

Ukyo - 10 years ago
Neko-ken - Age 10

 

[Lost Star]

On the first try! Karnath!

 

[Luthorne]

'Feel free to guess' doesn't necessarily assume anyone actually will do so successfully, now, does it?

Though, obviously, Karnath managed it, but, point stands.

But yeah, Ukyo was around age six, if I recall correctly, during which time he ran into the Gambling King bilking kids out of their cash, and struck out on the road again oblivious to Ukyo's actual gender, or the fact that they were engaged. Or why they had Ukyo's father's cart. And around age ten, was 'trained' in the Neko-ken. Don't recall much else being shown until we hit the time he went to...middle school with Ryouga, I believe, which would have been roughly between the age of twelve and fifteen, most likely. 'Course, my memory may be a tad foggy.

 

[PCHeintz72]

'Feel free to guess' doesn't necessarily assume anyone actually will do so successfully, now, does it?

My only exposure to Nanoha is the Striker S series (I had downloaded it, not realizing it was not the first season, then stopped when it did not overly appeal, and never went to watch season 1), and they were already fairly old in it. In fact... just in the 6 episodes I saw... it was clear they were fairly adult in thoughts as well as physically.

It is also clear, that in the Grand Tour (the other known Ranma cross with them), the characters have to be older than 10-11. Integra likely would not have taken a character that young seriously, and no one really seemed to comment on a extreme age difference when comparing them to Ranma or when talking to them on the streets.

No way would I have guessed it right from that.

The only clue I had was the inappropriate arguement in the Ranma Update thread... Even then, I had not really read the story, only heard what everyone was saying.

His wording implied there could be only one obvious choice. I set out to prove him wrong.


A shame... I really was hoping it was a Angelic Layer crossover. I was always disappointed the two I know were left nowhere near finished, as writing quality aside... they were good setups.

 

[Luthorne]

His wording implied there could be only one obvious choice.á I set out to prove him wrong.

Eh...I certainly don't see it that way. The way he phrased it seemed more like he was saying that 'well, now that you know that I'm working with the concept of Ranma being around this age, feel free to guess which of the many possibilities it could be, given that criteria!' After all...it wouldn't be much of a 'guess' if there was only one possible answer, now, would it?

Personally, I can think of half a dozen possibilities off the top of my head as well. Though...I note many of your choices don't seem to meet his other criteria, ie, high power levels on the crossover.

Also, for future reference, Nanoha was nine in the original series if I recall correctly, though I've only seen some of the first season in regards to the overarching three seasons...anime not particularly appealing to me in general, and sadly, I don't believe there's a manga of the first season.

 

[Lost Star]

Checked out Angelic layer, its interesting, but it doesn't quite tickle my muse. I wanted to do a Chibi Ranma story, and I don't like doing just single universes, so I do crosses mostly.

So I found a decent Anime that starts with the characters as children, and worked from there.

 

[PCHeintz72]

Though...I note many of your choices don't seem to meet his other criteria, ie, high power levels on the crossover.

It all depends on what he was meaning of power level. Negi's powerlevel is strong for a mage and is 9/10. He mentioned a altering of timelines, if Sailor V was active earlier (not a strech, since she was somewhat, and crosses with Ranma meeting her early on have been done), that would be powerful. Likewise... while I dislike it, Hogwarts has 11 year old magic users that can do (for 11 year olds), very powerful things.

Now, for physically powerful, there is DBZ, when the kids are in that age bracket.

As stated, there are others, just did not feel like making a huge list, and most of the ones I personally follow have them older.

The two I've mentioned whose canon I liked most, Angelic Layer and Negima... Neither of them I read non-crossover fanfiction for. I don't care for romance, or romantic/love pairings at that age. I don't hate it per se, it does not appeal, at all, thus, I do not read it. Youngest I'd consider it is NGE age and above.

 

[Muramasa]

Nanoha...


:mmm:


Well that certainly has my interest. Would this be more or less a Ranma insertion or are you thinking of taking it in a completely different direction?

 

[Lost Star]

Eh, its probably gonna be something like two arcs of Nanoha universe, then two arcs of Ranma, but I am gonna see how it goes. Ranma isn't going to get his lil' curse for awhile so I have to make damned sure that he is in character to appease the curse fanatic crowd.

To be honest this entire project is going to be an exercise in delicacy, there are a LOT of characters, and the characterization is markedly different than what I am used to at a few points. This is as much a challenge for me now as something fun.

 

[Vascudo]

Eh, its probably gonna be something like two arcs of Nanoha universe, then two arcs of Ranma, but I am gonna see how it goes.? Ranma isn't going to get his lil' curse for awhile so I have to make damned sure that he is in character to appease the curse fanatic crowd.?

To be honest this entire project is going to be an exercise in delicacy, there are a LOT of characters, and the characterization is markedly different than what I am used to at a few points.? This is as much a challenge for me now as something fun.

Well, as long as he gets the after curse after going through puberty.
Because getting it at age ten? Hello major identity crisis when going through the teens.

But anyway, I don't care about the curse as long as it is not central to the plot...
As in turning him into a magical girl, It's been done to death already.
Hell, I've only seen two fukufics I've enjoyed.(GASP! I have sinned!)

But hey, your idea, your fic. Go for broke.

 

[Ryo-Wolf]

Good luck, Lost Star. I wrote a Nanoha fusion just a few days ago and I've been getting complaints in the Update thread because I didn't make Ranma awesome enough at age 8.

 

[PCHeintz72]

Good luck, Lost Star. I wrote a Nanoha fusion just a few days ago and I've been getting complaints in the Update thread because I didn't make Ranma awesome enough at age 8.

I wish they would stop... that is not the thread to do that in. It is annoying.

 

[Luthorne]

Good luck, Lost Star. I wrote a Nanoha fusion just a few days ago and I've been getting complaints in the Update thread because I didn't make Ranma awesome enough at age 8.

I wish they would stop... that is not the thread to do that in. It is annoying.

So, the Ranma 1/2 Updates thread is not the correct place to talk about Ranma 1/2 fanfiction that has recently updated...but someone else's thread asking about Ranma's childhood is the correct place to voice complaints about what's happening in the Ranma 1/2 Updates thread...?

...if you say so! :sisi:

 

[Drawde]

The two I've mentioned whose canon I liked most, Angelic Layer and Negima... Neither of them I read non-crossover fanfiction for. I don't care for romance, or romantic/love pairings at that age. I don't hate it per se, it does not appeal, at all, thus, I do not read it. Youngest I'd consider it is NGE age and above.

At least Negima's gotten mostly off of the romance part. And the girls are at around that age.

I do agree with the age thing and romance though. And even at 14-16ish, there still shouldn't be anything serious. It's nice to see fics that don't worry about the pairings, especially at younger ages.

 

[Croaker]

I do agree with the age thing and romance though. And even at 14-16ish, there still shouldn't be anything serious. It's nice to see fics that don't worry about the pairings, especially at younger ages.

Good lord, this. Shipping so often leads to bashing.

The internet needs more genfic.

So, the Ranma 1/2 Updates thread is not the correct place to talk about Ranma 1/2 fanfiction that has recently updated...

Course not. It's just for update announcements and recs. What we really need is a parallel thread for discussion.

 

[Luthorne]

So, the Ranma 1/2 Updates thread is not the correct place to talk about Ranma 1/2 fanfiction that has recently updated...

Course not. It's just for update announcements and recs. What we really need is a parallel thread for discussion.

1) If you post an update give a link, it's pointless and frustrating otherwise.

2) Only post updates to stories you really enjoy so not to flood the topic with the average crap.

3) Giving the authors name it would help people know which story you are talking about: New Life by metroanime or any of the other good authors with unoriginal story names.

4) While this topic is mainly a resource for finding fanfic updates it is fine if you give your opinion on a fic.

From the opening post. Though, really, my point was more that if PCHeintz feels that it is irritating that the Ranma 1/2 Update thread keeps going 'off topic', it's rather hypocritical of him to bring up the subject in a thread where this is not, in fact, the actual topic...and thus, making off topic posts in a thread, or at least as much off topic as most of the posts in the Updates thread.

Personally, I don't really care about off topic posts as long as they more or less have a point involved somewhere, such as general discussion of a topic tangentially related to a fic mentioned. A discussion thread could be a possibility, certainly, but I'm fairly certain that something like ninety percent of the people will just continue to respond in the thread where the fic in question was mentioned in the first place. Then again, perhaps I'm merely cynical. :huh.:

But anywho. And yeah, less fics centered all around getting Character A hooked up with Character B would be nice, much less Character A getting with Character B, while in the background, Characters C and D, E and F, G and H, I and J all get together too... :no:

 

[Kerrus]

Replace Ukyo with Nanoha. Problem solved.

 

[Vascudo]

Replace Ukyo with Nanoha. Problem solved.

So instead of Ukyo attempting to spatula Genma and Ranma to death, We would have Nanoha with GFBOD?(Giant Friendship Beam OF DOOM!)

Although Fate replacing Ukyo would be funnier... And bloodier.