1 | My handle (which I also use everywhere else on the net) comes from the original ''VideoGame/BaldursGate''. Occasionally, I attach "Alvane" to it, after two characters from ''VideoGame/TheLongestJourneySaga''. I also have a [[https://www.koveras.net/ wobsite]]. |
2 | |
3 | !My contributions |
4 | * I invented and launched the LaconicWiki in January 2009.[[note]]The exact edit history and preceding forum discussions have been lost in the many wiki upgrades since then, but the sub-wiki has been [[http://web.archive.org/web/20090217225056/https://tvtropes.org:80/pmwiki/conversations.php?topic=0000000000000000000000f3 well]] [[http://web.archive.org/web/20090118223129/https://tvtropes.org:80/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LaconicWiki underway]] at that point in time.[[/note]] |
5 | * I originally formalized the FandomLifeCycle [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/discussion.php?id=97kszwh9knkg5fcp5bh3vre7 in July 2012]]. |
6 | * Wrote large chunks of following writing guides: |
7 | ** SoYouWantTo.WriteAConspiracyTheory |
8 | ** SoYouWantTo.WriteAGothicStory |
9 | ** SoYouWantTo.WriteAWesternRPG |
10 | ** SoYouWantTo.WriteAYuriManga |
11 | * Contributed to following Analysis/{{Analysis}} entries and UsefulNotes (and is maintaining the Analysis.VideoGames index): |
12 | ** ''Analysis/AceCombat'' |
13 | ** Literature/BigListOfRPGPlots |
14 | ** UsefulNotes/BikerMedia |
15 | ** ''Analysis/BladesInTheDark'' |
16 | ** ''Timeline/{{Bloodborne}}'' |
17 | ** Analysis/TheChurch |
18 | ** ''Analysis/{{Claymore}}'' |
19 | ** Analysis/CloseKnitCommunity |
20 | ** Analysis/TheCon |
21 | ** ''Analysis/CrossAnge'' |
22 | ** ''Analysis/DarkForcesSaga'' |
23 | ** ''Analysis/DarkSoulsI'' |
24 | ** UsefulNotes/{{Dice}} |
25 | ** ''Analysis/DivinityOriginalSin'' |
26 | ** ''Analysis/DragonAgeInquisition'' |
27 | ** ''Analysis/DungeonsAndDragonsFifthEdition'' |
28 | ** ''Analysis/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind'' |
29 | ** Analysis/ElectronicArts |
30 | ** Analysis/FighterMageThief |
31 | ** ''Analysis/FireEmblemThreeHouses'' (social network analysis) |
32 | ** Timeline/TheGardenOfSinners |
33 | ** Analysis/IdealHero |
34 | ** ''Analysis/MassEffect2'' |
35 | ** UsefulNotes/MechanicsDynamicsAesthetics |
36 | ** Analysis/NonPlayerCompanion |
37 | ** ''Analysis/{{Pandemic}}'' |
38 | ** Analysis/PlayerPunch |
39 | ** UsefulNotes/RelationalModelsTheory |
40 | ** UsefulNotes/RevenueEnhancingDevices |
41 | ** Analysis/RomanceSidequest |
42 | ** Analysis/SkillScoresAndPerks |
43 | ** Analysis/StoryBranching |
44 | ** ''Analysis/{{Syberia}}'' |
45 | ** Analysis/TurnBasedCombat |
46 | ** Analysis/UselessUsefulStealth |
47 | ** Analysis/VideoGameAchievements |
48 | ** UsefulNotes/WesternRPG |
49 | * I also occasionally post essays on trope-related topics on my wobsite: |
50 | ** CharacterClass: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/interests-en/about-rpgs-en/importance-of-cultural-archetypes-in-rpgs Importance of Cultural Archetypes in RPGs]] |
51 | ** InteractiveStorytellingTropes: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/interests-en/about-video-games-en/on-storytelling-in-video-games On Storytelling in Video Games]] (intro level), [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/interests-en/about-video-games-en/on-characters-in-video-games On Characters in Video Games]] (in-depth) |
52 | ** MultiplePersuasionModes: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/works-en/my-articles-en/persuasion-mechanics-in-rpgs Persuasion Mechanics in RPGs]] |
53 | ** SpeculativeFiction: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/interests-en/about-books-en/science-fiction-vs-fantasy Science Fiction vs. Fantasy]] |
54 | ** VideoGameAI: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/video-game-ai-reading-list Video Game AI Reading List]] (intro level), [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/interests-en/about-video-games-en/scopes-and-frames-of-video-game-ai Scopes and Frames of Video Game AI]] (in-depth) |
55 | ** VideoGames: [[https://www.koveras.net/index.php/en/works-en/my-articles-en/games-as-systems Games as Systems]] |
56 | |
57 | !My works available in English |
58 | * I wrote the "The Yay Agenda", "Family Matters", "Heävy Mëta", "Song for You", "Troublesome Heirloom", and "Worst Case Scenario" arcs for ''JustForFun/TVTropesTheWebcomic''. |
59 | * Occasionally updating a series of UrbanFantasy[=/=]CosmicHorror[=/=]ConspiracyThriller[=/=]GirlsLove short stories about [[http://koveras-alvane.deviantart.com/gallery/26943127 Hanna Edelstahl and Greta Weissgold]]. |
60 | * My first major published fanfic was ''[[FanficRecs/LyricalNanoha Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7966224/1/Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_AtonerS AtonerS]]'' ([[https://www.koveras.net/files/ebooks/magical_girl_lyrical_nanoha_atoners.fb2.zip e-book]]). |
61 | |
62 | !JustForFun/{{Made of Win}}s awarded to me |
63 | * From Tropers/ScudEast for starting the ''Webcomic/{{Weregeek}}'' entry. |
64 | * From Tropers/MetaFour for starting the LaconicWiki namespace. |
65 | * From Tropers/SilentHunter for writing the initial UsefulNotes/CommonRanks list. |
66 | * From Tropers/{{Xander77}} for the Hedgehog description in RussianHumour. |
67 | * A 1/3 MOW from Tropers/{{Curtmack}} for slashing [[WMG/LuckyStar Konata/Kagami]]. |
68 | * A tiny MOW from Tropers/{{Haven}} for inventing [[JustForFun/TropeTan Wikimedea]]. |
69 | * From Tropers/{{Malchus}} for compiling a chronology of ''JustForFun/TVTropesTheWebcomic''. |
70 | |
71 | !Tropes associated with me |
72 | * BornInTheWrongCentury: Often hear this about myself. |
73 | * ClassicalMusic: Music/LudwigVanBeethoven is my [[{{Pantheon/Music}} God of Music]]. |
74 | * ForgetsToEat: There are more important things in life than food. |
75 | * HellBentForLeather: Leather jackets are life. |
76 | * HuskyRusskie: Of the GentleGiant sort. |
77 | * {{Metalhead}}: My favorite band is probably Music/BlindGuardian. |
78 | * UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs: INTJ. |
79 | * PowerVest: Prefer them over sweaters for warmth. |
80 | * StoicSpectacles: Default glasses of choice. |
81 | * YoungerThanTheyLook: I regularly pass for someone five years older. |
82 | * YuriFan: Yeah. |
83 | |
84 | !I am currently waiting for... |
85 | '''Books:''' |
86 | * ''[[Literature/TheKingkillerChronicle The Doors of Stone]]'' |
87 | * The next volumes of ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' and ''Literature/TheCinderSpires'' |
88 | * The final volumes of ''Literature/ArciaChronicles'', if they ever get written |
89 | '''Games:''' |
90 | * ''VideoGame/DragonAgeDreadwolf'' (TBA) |
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