Fallout Equestria: Murky Number Seven

[Derpmind]

Murky Number Seven (Hub Page)
So this is basically an offshoot from the Project Horizons discussion. Hopefully this will be a good thread.

*Tries to think of a good intro for MNS, fails*

So anyways, anyone else here read ch.8 yet, or am I the only one who has read that far?

Seriously huge spoiler.

Spoiler:

[Aonee]

I've read chapter 8. I jumped for joy in the beginning, and flipped tables at the end.

My Discussion-Starting Theory:

[RoboRed]

I just finished chapter 1. Holy buckets...*goes back to reading*

[Kippershy]

I've tried to read it, but I'll have to quit for tonight.
Seems okay I suppose, not too far in it though so maybe it'll grow on me.

[Cptadder]

I posted my opinions over in the thread, guess I'll repost them here

Spoiler:

Now as to my current opinion having read Chapter 8, I like the story for the bits between the time we spend in Murky's head which is mostly whining and crying. When he's being active it's interesting but he spends way to much time sitting there feeling sorry for himself. I blame my upbringing but in my head every time he starts feeling sorry for himself I want to box his ears and tell him to rub some dirt on it and walk it off.

Not exactly helpful or hygienic advice but hey it works wonders! Not always good wonders but still.

[OneMoreDaySK]

Why does each chapter make me sad!?

Spoiler:

[RoboRed]

Finished ch2....you guys weren't kidding about him having rotten luck...poor, poor Murky...;_;

[Salculd]

Re: Sunny

Spoiler:

I really want to see fanart of a doped up Murky being fascinated by a trash can now, though.

[tylertoon2]

Oh wow. Read this through now. Insanely grim. Not quite in the same way as project horizons but it was was wow.

We got another winner in the FOE fanfics. Absolutely stunning. Reminds me of 1984 in a big way. Small glimmers of hope that get taken away at the last second. Wow. I LOVE THIS!

The last chapter shook me to the core. Literally. oh man. Suprised I am not crying.

In terms of story speculation. How long till the big war? Can't be too long considering that story began the day before Lilpip's escape from Filly. In which case freedom might be an option. If he can survive.

This is such a unique story in the FOE Fandom. From a unique perspective. If anyone didn't hate red eye in the story, they should hate him now. It's nice to see from the slaves perspectives than the Slavefreer's. Almost refreshing to have a male for once in a good FOE fic.

I just really want to hug the little guy. Forever. That is a good thing.

Also I cannot wait to see the Master die. Really badly. Protege I want to live though. To see the new Equestria without slavery. Hopefully gets put on trial by the NCR for slavery and war crimes.

Just wow I'm sorry for the incoherence but the story is just spinning round in my brain and I want to let loose my gratitude but can't. Seriously though whoever made this has a free pass to take anything they want from me so long as they continue making this. Same with Somber And Khat.

[Aonee]

Spoiler:

[Moodyman90]

As much as I love Murky Number Seven, it's the fic that keeps making me go "He's gonna make it! He's gonna to escape! Oh wait.... he's a protagonist in a Fallout Equestria side fic... no he's not."

[Derpmind]

So, relevant comment from the author's tumblr:

I had indeed spotted the thread, sometimes I just
search for “Murky Number Seven” on Google to see what pops up. It’s
being discussed in the most interesting of places, including the EA
Forums, an Australian Brony site, Cloudsville of course, TV Tropes
(there is a page set up for it, empty though, darn!) and occasionally
/mlp/. (Although I have never seen the content here, not being a viewer
of that area, I always miss the threads before they die)


I took a gander at Cloudsville and the comments are wonderfully
insightful and appreciative, it brought a smile to my face to see how
much people were considering, theorising and discussing it. I considered
popping in to say ‘hi!’, but I do wonder if it would be best to let
things just naturally discuss without me. If anyone wants to directly
discuss with me, I often hang out on the FO:E Reddit where Cogitosum666 sets up discussion threads too. WHo knows, maybe I’ll pop in eventually to Cloudsville, it seems like a lovely forum with a few faces I recognise.

To all the Cloudsvillers,
thank you for your wonderful feedback. I dearly hope that it may
continue as times go forward, it’s been delightful to see how people are
viewing and interpreting the story and helps my future writing a whole
bunch.

- Fuzzy

[Cptadder]

Well that's nice of Fuzzy, wondering when our comments will get big enough to get him over here.

OAN
Murky number seven is grim because of Murky, remove him and this is almost a happy go lucky odd couple story about Brimestone and Glimmer getting into highly lethal hijinks.
*Edit
Weathervane could join the party and it would be complete, the Psycho Ex-Raider, the former Ranger and party pony and the foul mouthed Ghoul Doctor. All they need is a crazy goal or an apartment and it would almost be sitcom material.

[Fuzzy]

Well, in that case, by your own thoughts and feelings I suppose it is best I rear my rambling head around here then. Hello there.

As I mentioned in my tumblr, this has been an incredibly wonderful thing to read, for both the praise (I can be honest!) and the criticism. Both are always welcome to me. Across both the PH thread and this one, it's been a joy to read through it and see what folks are thinking.

I should state though that I maintain a stance of "Neutral reaction" to most theorising on things that are yet unknown (such as Protégé) to avoid giving accidental allusion of spoiler hints to readers that may tip them off. So a handy hint is to never read into anything I say too deeply here. Just to get that out the way so you know, I'd hate to spoil my own story for people!

Seeing comments from tyler wanting to hug Murky or cry at the story is honestly enough to make me want to just squee. FO:E gave me reactions I never thought a story could in a similar way, it's great to hear people have seen anything to emotionally get to them in mine. Furthermore, I am not sure who it was i nthe PH topic (Swicked I think?) who made a beautiful post about how the story is more about hope than the nightmarish things he goes through. That is precisely what MN7 is about. That little glintof hope that's always inside. Dare to dream, as the story says.

[Aonee]

We've attracted Fuzzy, now we just have to wait until he uses the always relevant PHCC pic.
On another topic, has anyone else realized that Mirky's cutie mark actually represents his ability to break free of the bonds of slavery? I mean come on, it's an open set of shackles, and not to mention he got it while running away from one of his masters.

[Fuzzy]

We've attracted Fuzzy, now we just have to wait until he uses the always relevant PHCC pic.

I believe I've set a new record for myself in becoming lost in an acronym almost immediately. PHCC? Project Horizons Contempary Coach? Project Horizons Concessions Charge?

[Aonee]

If I remember correctly, it doesn't actually stand for something, we just use it to refer to the group that hung out in the comments section of PH, i.e. swicked, OAC, O. Hinds, Guard, etc. I always just think of it as the Project Horizons Comments Crew.

[Fuzzy]

Ah, I see. Well, I certainly did hang out there for a long time writing feedback until my own writing stopped me having the time to offer such stuff to Somber. I do kinda feel bad about that...perhaps I should email the guy, let him know what I think of it even briefly over the time since I last commented.

Still not sure about what image it is, but then it is 2:30AM where I am right now and my mind has already been blown in very weird ways by what popped up on tumblr today through the MN7 channel.

[Aonee]

I can fix that. *Starts searching through threads*
Wait. I have it bookmarked.
http://kzp.in/files/89/20543880.png
And I think it might be applicable in that situation. Although I have to wonder who said to draw Murky like one of those French girls...

[Derpmind]

Source.

[Fuzzy]

That would be the instruction of two of my more...unhinged...prereaders. Harl demanded it and Mira made it a reality. Those two gals are mad, I tells you. I still facepalm every time I see this.

In a sort of...so insane it's hilariously confusing kind of way, of course.

[Aonee]

Do we even want to know what's coming tomorrow?

[Fuzzy]

Given the way they've been giggling over skype lately, I can only sit in dread.

Although they did mention they wanted to take a shot at something involving Glimmerlight.

[Moodyman90]

And what's seen, can not be unseen.

Time to drink some zap apple whiskey till I puke.

Back to the actual story, my earlier comment aside I really do love Murky Number Seven. I love the characters, including the ones I HATE. I love the setting, as soul crushing as it can be at times.
And it's always a joy to see a new chapter go up. Like back a few weeks ago when MNS, Heroes, and PH updated the same week. Made it the best birthday present ever.

[Aonee]

Given the way they've been giggling over skype lately, I can only sit in dread.

Although they did mention they wanted to take a shot at something involving Glimmerlight.

Prepare yourselves... Maid!MurkyxGlimmerlight is coming.

[Fuzzy]

Back to the actual story, my earlier comment aside I really do love Murky Number Seven. I love the characters, including the ones I HATE. I love the setting, as soul crushing as it can be at times.
And it's always a joy to see a new chapter go up. Like back a few weeks ago when MNS, Heroes, and PH updated the same week. Made it the best birthday present ever.

I'm glad I could have a hand in that. Happy belated Birthday. :)

Prepare yourselves... Maid!MurkyxGlimmerlight is coming.

With those two girls plotting (appropriate term...), you never know.

[Aonee]

Prepare yourselves... Maid!MurkyxGlimmerlight is coming.

With those two girls plotting (appropriate term...), you never know.

Really? They might be scheming.

[Cptadder]

Given the way they've been giggling over skype lately, I can only sit in dread.

Although they did mention they wanted to take a shot at something involving Glimmerlight.

Prepare yourselves... Maid!MurkyxGlimmerlight is coming.

Bah, if that's the best your depths of the Internet can do I say bring it on. Mine eyes have seen horrors beyond count, wonders and terrors to shatter the minds of mere mortals.
And besides the British have a rich tradition of the male senior offices dressing up in drag including French maid uniforms to entertain the troops and keep moral up. And no, outside of the certain regiments not THAT kind of entertaining of the troops.

And as said before, like MN7 the story, hate MN7 the pony. Don't want to hug him, no sympathy for that level of self pity. But hey look on the bright side, remember that special building Protege sent you to, full of raiders and other murderous scum? Good news! They are all (mostly) dead! It means you get to sleep on one of the nicer piles of refuse and you get to spend more time with your adopted Step Dad since he has so fewer bits of raider trash to keep in line, you'll have ever so much fun... well one of you will be having lots of fun at least. At least you'll have Glimmer to keep you company (maybe).

[Aonee]

At first I was slightly happy with the thought of Murky spending time with Brim, then I remembered Brim escaped and realized who you were actually talking about...

[Fuzzy]

And as said before, like MN7 the story, hate MN7 the pony. Don't want to hug him, no sympathy for that level of self pity. But hey look on the bright side, remember that special building Protege sent you to, full of raiders and other murderous scum? Good news! They are all (mostly) dead! It means you get to sleep on one of the nicer piles of refuse and you get to spend more time with your adopted Step Dad since he has so fewer bits of raider trash to keep in line, you'll have ever so much fun... well one of you will be having lots of fun at least. At least you'll have Glimmer to keep you company (maybe).

You really could be writing for the Fillydelphian tourist board pamphlet to returning slaves. :p

Sometimes it pays to be a poet/philosopher :P
Honestly,
there are several types of stories to me. Stories I cannot read,
stories I don't want to read, stories I enjoy to read and stories I have
to read.
While PH is a very strong enjoy to read, yours is a have to.
As
a quick note I'm not saying MN7 is better than PH (it'd be really hard
to beat that plot), I'm just saying that it engages me more emotionally
than PH does with its characters and undertones.
Hope is my second
most favorite theme for a story and it makes me feel really good to read
it. Just really earnestly happy. I'm glad my freaking out about how
much I loved the story in the PH thread has, in part, resulted in
several more readers and future readers, a topic to discuss it in, and
sufficient bait to get you to show up.
I have not read the most
recent chapter but I really look forward to doing a review of it,
assuming you're wanting them? Maybe a reading review. For some reason I
think somber once said she particularly appreciated being able to know
what was going through the reader's head at every given point.

So
yes, thank you for your wonderful story, and again, that whole audio
log running-through-the-stable had me on the edge of my seat :D

Accursed posting while I'm posting meaning editing and hoping it's seen...

:P

I would be absolutely overjoyed, as I very rarely get that kind of feedback in comment or review form. Chapter 8 especially is a good one for that sort of thing. I would never feel right to directly ask, but if it was something you intended, I would be most grateful. And so too, for the rather wonderful comments, I'm glad it means that much to you. Thank you for recommending it too, I would be a lying author indeed if I said that wasn't awesome to hear!

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