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''[[Fanfic/ZSkitTheater/ Z Skit Theater]]'' by Twilight Scribe

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3093396/1/ Z Skit Theater]]'' by Twilight Scribe
* Recommended by @/{{AkatsukiDaybreak}}
* ''Synopsis'': ''Z Skit Theater'' consists of humorous exchanges of dialogue between the party members, many of which point out Main/FridgeLogic and Main/GameplayAndStorySegregation elements of the game.
* ''Comments'': While the skits are humorous and that's generally enough to keep you reading, the fact that the lines of each character are identified by a different text format ('''Bold''', ''Italic'', etcetera) is rather annoying, especially since the characters have a different format skit after skit and you have to keep checking the author's note in the event that you have a short memory of who's '''bolded''' and who's ''italicised''. There's not reason why script format wouldn't be more efficient.
** That's probably because FanFiction.net has an idiotic "no script fic" rule that, frankly, really irks this Troper.
** [[WordOfGod Twilight Scribe here.]] The above Troper is absolutely right. Can't have script format because it violates FanFiction.net's TOS. Sorry.

** [[YourMileageMayVary YMMV]], as while she writes fairly well, her characterization of characters can be quite exaggerated or generalized and the overuse of violent retribution can be tiring. Her plots and renditions of characters (original and canon) are interesting and humorous at points, but they tend to be quite overbearing. To be quite frank, her main female original characters (Cheresea, Anna, Jaela) are very similar and uncreative personality wise (violent tsunderes that fluctuate often from type A to B), and many of her Symphonia fanfictions are [[AuthorAppeal Kratos-centric]], but not that the fangirls mind I'm sure.
** [[YourMileageMayVary On that same token]], most of the above problems are limited to her earlier works (especially since she now views her more OC-centric works with [[OldShame some measure of embarassment]]), and her treatment of the canon characters has largely smoothed out. Can't argue with the Kratos thing though.

* ''Comments'': The fourth well-written self-insert ever. As of this writing, Chapter 3 has just been posted, and the main character has yet to show any combat ability whatsoever and has no idea what's going on; unusually for a self-insert, the starting point is Meltokio rather than Iselia, which itself is interesting enough for me. The author's shown themselves to be dedicated to making this realistic and has already dropped quite a few potential plot points. Also, [[BeyondTheImpossible Zelos' character is developed enough that he can actually befriend women.]]

** Aust: It's really good if what you want is fluff. Like Rogue said, it's well written. All emotions written are quite believable.

These are recommendations made by {{Troper}}s for ''TalesOfSymphonia'', all of which have been signed. After a few samples, you will be able to judge whether you might be interested in the 'fic, based on who recommended it. ''No-name recommendations will be '''{{zapped}}'''.'' Nobody would back up the rec. Discussion of the recommendation is welcome on the discussion page. As such discussion is important, do remember to add the discussion page to the watchlist, if need be.

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** Twilight Scribe here. The above Troper is absolutely right. Can't have script format because it violates FanFiction.net's TOS. Sorry.

** That's probably because FanFiction.net has an idiotic "no script fic" rule that, frankly, reall irks this troper.

* Recommended by @/RedViking, sorta @/{{Rogue 7}}
* ''Pairing'': Mainly focuses on Lloyd/Sheena, but also has Regal/Raine and Zelos/Colette

* ''Comments'':(The real title. No kidding.) A fanfiction piece that starts slow and reaches amazing standards of awesome. Has 122 chapters each with more than one page. This is a story with at least 244 pages, right now. And the real number is way larger with this. Hope you like big books. The writer has shown dedication for a story that has been in the work since Christmas 2007. 394,929 words. Enjoy.

** ''WARNING''! At present, the author has removed the story from FF.Net for personal reasons. She intends to rework it and eventually put it back up when she's comfortable with it, though, so keep an eye out for when this day comes. That day is now, 12-27-11.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3940245/1/Tales_of_Yet_Another_Self_Insert Tales of Yet Another Self Insert]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1227174/whatsername427 whatsername427]]

** ''WARNING''! At present, the author has removed the story from FF.Net for personal reasons. She intends to rework it and eventually put it back up when she's comfortable with it, though, so keep an eye out for when this day comes.

*** @/TGGeko: I couldn't stand this one. The earth references are just plain bad. What kind of person, who is trying to keep their origin a secret, would make so many references? They feel bulky, unfunny, and make me feel the characters are idiots. I threw my hands up and said "Thats it! No more!" when the female protagonist made a scooby-doo, then a {{Labyrinth}} reference.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7513953/1/A_certain_point_of_view A certain point of view]]'' by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/305814/Sylvia_Viridian Sylvia Viridian]]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3940245/1/Tales_of_Yet_Another_Self_Insert Tales of Yet Another Self Insert]]'' by whatsername427

** ''WARNING''! At present, the author has removed the story from FF.Net. Her reasoning - stated on her profile - is that it reveals too much about herself, and she doesn't want people to recognise who she is. She intends to rework it and eventually put it back up when she feels it's less intimate, though, so keep an eye out everyone!

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3940245/1/Tales_of_Yet_Another_Self_Insert Tales of Yet Another Self Insert]]'' by whatshername427

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4549242/1/Yar Yar]]'' by Heart of Shou ([[{{BoysLove}} slash]])

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2568728/1/Idiot_seraphim Idiot Seraphim]]'' by Meowzy-Chan ([[{{BoysLove}} slash]])

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4549242/1/Yar Yar]]'' by Heart of Shou (slash)

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2568728/1/Idiot_seraphim Idiot Seraphim]]'' by Meowzy-Chan (slash)

* ''Comments'': While the skits are humorous and that's generally enough to keep you reading, the fact that the lines of each character are identified by a different text format ('''Bold''', ''Italic'', etcetera). There's not reason why script format wouldn't be more efficient.

* ''Comments'':

*** @/{{banjo2E}}: I liked this one for the most part. Will was pretty well defined as being a coward, and learning how to cope with being forced into combat played a big role in his character development. However, [[spoiler:the death of Ellie]] wasn't really necessary, and the ending was, for me, a massive wall-banger: [[spoiler:PeggySue!Yggdrasil was actually Good!Yggdrasil ''all along'', and he went back to Earth ''just so he could build an Otherworldy Gate for Will and the Aselians to visit each other'']]. In fact, it turns out that [[spoiler:the entire plot was a StableTimeLoop resolving itself, meaning all of the problems caused by and inflicted on Will and Ellie happened FOR NO REASON AT ALL]]. The one good thing about the ending is that it is all the Wonder Chef's fault given [[spoiler:his absolute power over transit between realities]], and he is very, ''very'' much portrayed as being A) [[ForTheEvulz completely insane]] and/or B) [[TrueNeutral a force of nature like the Summon Spirits, and therefore concerned primarily with keeping balance and only peripherally, if at all, with fairness.]]