I highly doubt that I'll have time to log each and every second of each day now. I've been testing the portal, casting "spells" on it, and once or twice even accidentally lighting something on fire.
And yes, Twilight did make it look easy when she simply forced open the portal. While she just happened to pull random parts from some closet or box or something off screen and made the portal work just like that, I've gotten a contract to use an experimental room-sized particle accelerator to closely track the effects of what could possibly come from traversing dimensions.
In order for me to "pop" from this universe to the next, I've essentially got to maneuver myself through the theoretical tenth dimension, which holds every possibility of every possible timeline of every possible universe, and so on. But even then, I still have to figure out exactly which universe I come from. It'd be pretty weird if I ran into myself in a universe where I never left Equestria.
Though, I do have my DNA sequence that I can track through each universe. Even in alternate universes, no two strands of DNA should be the same, according to what I've worked out in my head. Along with that, I can additionally narrow it down to find universes containing traces of my DNA that lack my physical presence, and from there I'd simply have to pick out the one with the correct timeline.
As for Hagen, he's told me that the medics plan on sending Delmar with me, since his mental state is still in shambles. And according to them, a place like Equestria would be perfect for healing his mind.
But then comes the question of what would happen once I arrive in Equestria. In the movie, the portal turns ponies into humans, and vice-versa. I'm not entirely sure if that would be the case with my own portal, but frankly, as long as I'm in Equestria, I'm fine with it. As for Delmar, it'd be interesting to see him as a pony.
Oh, and also, considering as to how my baby self probably didn't use a network of quantum computers, particle accelerators, and loads of government funding to get here, I'm starting to get a bit suspicious on whether or not I was sent to this universe on purpose, like some sort of banishment on the highest possible level or whatever. Though, for all I know, it might just be Discord.
Either way, I did also have to make a promise to help create a trade deal between Equestria and Earth through a scaled-up version of my portal once I make contact. After all, what government would throw money into a portal-building project without expecting returns? And this portal is designed to be two-way, after all.
I'll just sit here and hope things go well.
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Well freakin' geez. I just realized that I'm barely even in my pre-teen years yet, and I'm already the second in charge in the construction of a device that literally transverses reality.
7990432 Government. 'Cause who wouldn't want a trade deal with a nation that uses literal gemstones and solid gold for currency?
Starswirl supposedly added the spell to convert travelers through his portal. I'm guessing Gadget possibly won't be up to that point in magic knowledge. Although who knows what random things may occur in untested ventures.
7990754 too much of it would devalue the currency. We don't know how much a bit weights but if we assume at least an once. At the moment that means a 2bit apple would be over $700 here
7991230 Tasty Apple.
7991230 Just wait 'till the chaos unfolds...
7992763 think Chaos has already unfolded
7992760 very expensive apple I misstated the value as of earlier today. At an once per bit 2 bits $2482 apple
7992816 Just imagine what the scientific community could do with such a massive amount of cheaply available gemstones.
Considering how it's possible to make integrated circuits and lenses using diamonds, it's a pretty high chance that something interesting would happen.
Also, have you heard of the four-dimensional crystal that was recently synthesized?
7992820 sure once you get past the economic issues. Because greed sadly would occur before science.
Yes I've heard about the crystal synthized. Heck for years Diamond markets tried to keep laboratory diamonds off the market. A gem that through strict supply control is kept prices inflated
7992867 From the last time my mom took me to the mall, I've noticed more and more cheap rings and necklaces with "synthesized diamond". Which means it's either Cubic Zirconia, or it's actual, manufactured diamond.
7992875 probably cubic zirconia for the cheapest ones. Though such stones would lose any appeal if real jems became as cheap or cheaper than the synthetic ones
7992891 Yup.
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Aaaand I'm caught up now.
Edit: definitely have her look at the Stargate series for inspiration.
8002543 It's the physical embodiment of forever alone-ness, essay writing, and endless quizzes. Sprinkled with broke teenagers and all-nighters.
Basically, college, but it's not college.
8002543 Secondary school for us Ozzies! Ages 13 to 17. Between primary/elementary and tertiary/university.
ok I am now up to date with this story.
I can say it is good.
if you are planning on a sequel make a plan before you put word to paper.
chapter laugh defiantly needs some work. I few short chapter in a story is ok the hole story not so much.
I understand you based this from logs witch leads to short chapters.
as to the story it is time to end this one and move to a sequel, but get a story bible down before you start so you have a clear idea of wear to go and how to get their.
don't take this wrong but this story feels like it was written bye some one that is young vary young.
I feel you can do better.
I can not say it enough make a story plan it does not mean you can change it but keep your eye on the plan on ware you are going.
ok it is time for me to stop I am preaching.
knock my self
off
my
soap box.
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As for chapter length, one of the biggest reasons for their size is that I don't typically have very much time to write, and when I do have time for longer chapters, I work on stories that I have a set plan for. This story in particular is one of those stories in which everything is improvised. The only planning I do is to mark where and when the story will end.
Additionally, lacking any sort of plan is actually in a way, lifting a restriction from my shoulders on what I'd like to write. If I were to stick to a "story bible" or outline, then I'd have to make sure that each and every written scene flows directly into the next event, negating the functionality of the "Random" tag.
And thus, there is my justification for the short, detached chapters. It's not because I am lazy, but because I don't have the time, and because I generally prefer the freedom of improvisation.
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you are vary correct witch is the reason I do not right story's.
I have the ideas I just can not put them to paper witch is the reason I pass my ideas along to a few authors I know personally and a few have become story's.
and sorry for the buzzing buzz buzz buzz.
what could go wrong?