Your character(s)/location

[Raptor]

Tokyo is a big place so maybe Godzilla's actions could determine exactly WHERE stuff is likely to happen. I would suggest approaching "the attack" as it was in G54: a single kaiju coming to town for a good old fashioned RAMPAGE. If someone wants to have their character around certain landmarks being destroyed, GREAT! As for familiarizing sufficiently to write about it, *there are countless resources on the Internet!

[Raptor]

From Varan101 -

My character is an Englishman; a former student of law who has experienced some turbulant times coming out of college. His brief but tumultuous career has landed him in Japan, representing the "Shindo Foundation". He is preparing to take off from an airport in Tokyo when Godzilla comes on his trail of destruction. Within the montage of passengers is a man with extraordinary gifts....

[Raptor]

My character is a young rookie Firefighter in one of the busiest stations of the Tokyo Fire Department: Shinjuku.

[Raptor]

From Varan101:

The story takes place in 2004, fifty years after the original Godzilla has appeared.

Although I must admit the prospect of writing a story in the past is intruiging, I don't think we want to change that now (Plus the historical aspect could be a pain in the behind).

From Raptor:

If someone's character was present for the '54 attack, no doubt "flashbacks" would be appropriate, if not unavoidable. A 911 tape they played on the Columbia disaster had the caller referring to the "Challenger" exploding and scattering pieces all over her area. She was in quite a state of panic at the time.

[kritaya]

My characters are two elementary school boys, one seven, one eight. The story with the 7-yr-old takes place in an emergency shelter in Nerima ward. The story with the 8-yr-old starts off in the same place and involves a trip to a neighboring ward (don't know which one yet).

[Eavesdropper]

The focus of my entry is on a filthy rich old Industrialist.

And that's all I'm gonna divulge http://www.rodansroost.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/alien.gif

Write On,
~E.

I think I am going to use MYSELF as my charachter . .using some of my own life's ex[eriences as my guide, but also adding the Godzilla HOBBY as the reason WHY I am in japan in the first place.  i will (of course) change my name, but I think I can write something interesting using what I have accumulated in this tiny little brain . . .  Sound good to all of you?????

[Eavesdropper]

Absolutely, Scott.

As I noted in our email correspondance, I would only suggest avoiding characterizing G as a 'movie icon', and focus whatever interest or obsession(!) your character may have with him in as 'real world' a way as possible.

Write On!

[Kaiju Nexus]

My character will be one of our reality.  He is a teenage kaiju fan just like many of you.  He lives in New York City and is a decent student.  However, when Godzilla attacks his city, he is completely at a loss of what to do, think, say, feel . . . is this a horrific dream he is experiencing, or is this haywire devastation unfolding before his fearful eyes a new reality replacing his old?

[Raptor]

DB:

I hadn't read your post in a while and with the advent of AMERICAN KAIJU joining the Roost, I immediately thought of Mike Bogue's GETTING YOUR WISH (http://americankaiju.com/arecklesswish.html). If you're not familiar with it, ENJOY!  http://www.rodansroost.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Raptor]

Here's a MAP OF TOKYO (http://www.gojiworld.org/users/raptor/tokyomap.gif). G's "approach" and "departure" as seen by your character can be a good point to explore thoughts, fears, etc. "Then Godzilla continued on his way" may seem  weak as all get out but it leaves an "opening" for the next tale as this is a COLLECTION.
Do not be concerned with CONTINUITY of the whole! We want to hear about what YOUR character is going through!   http://www.kaijuphile.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Jorzilla]

I don't know if this is an okay idea, but here it is anyways.

I wish to write about a US citizen, living in the US. I want the story to be told through the media, and have the person digest it themselves. My inspiration was myself durring 911, no one knows what's going on so far away, and then panic sets in about the possibilty of what ever it is showing up here.

My only question is if this takes place in 1954 or 2004.

[Raptor]

The attack will take place Nov. 3, 2004.

[King Tomzilla]

My character will be a pilot in the Air Force branch of the J.S.D.F.

[SuperXAsh]

My story will, like i said, be about a group of soldiers piloting a tank to counter Godzilla's current attack. So this will either be

A)taking place AS Godzilla is demolishing the city, most likely in Tokyo.

B) As Godzilla is approaching from the ocean. Like in classic Toho fashion, cept it's now from a completely viewpoint.

A major theme to this story will of course be, "Why do we do this?"

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[Burkion]

Mine....It will be mixed. It will start switch from character to character. From a soilder, to a young child, to a teenager. All will have differnt views on this being, and differnt endings.

[Raptor]

Would this be a family unit, by any chance? Those who have to deal with situations on the "front lines" you might say also worry about their families back home, if they are in peril, being taken care of, etc. It's a very real side of soldiers and response personnel that is often overlooked in "action" type films. It also is very stressful for those remaining behind to see loved ones go off to battle, realizing the very real risks they can be taking. The teenager should offer various opportunities, I would think.

[Burkion]

Yes, the teen I have big plans for. The soilder's kid is the little kid. So, yep. I get to mess up another family. Though the Teen has no connection to either one of them, his dad IS in the army. He also belives that all Godzilla is is just a big stupid lizard, and that the army should be able to kill him. How wrong he is.

[Trauma]

This is a exellent idea and it has ended my writers block but one question write in first person or third?

I'm thinking of doing it on somone who nearily escaped the rampant goji but was radiated and gets cancer and is telling there story on their deathbed. (gives drama).

[Raptor]

Sounds great! Either first or third person should work, whichever is easiest for you. :)

[Trauma]

Ok great but im still not sure if im gonna do the whole death bed thing do you think its a good idea.

[Raptor]

I believe it has potential. Many stories simply focus on the rampage itself but very seldom do we get to consider the after-effects, either to individuals or their communities. I think the resulting devastation can be described in as frightful, overwhelming and powerful storytelling as G's presence! :)

[Trauma]

Ya i was trying to focus on the after math rather then Godzilla's brute strength. So i guess ill start writing

Now i have to books to write Hor Ay

[spydrmanjr]

Might as well share something about my story. My character is Akane (last name I'm not bothering to make up, not because I'm lazy but it really doesn't serve a purpose). Her story is a rather deep one (ironically, all placed in a short story). From the day of marriage and rape, to the day her family and friends are killed by a previous Godzilla attack, she is now a shattered piece of glass which is trying to be put back together. Her part of Eyewitness takes place mostly around the outermost part of the Tokyo Bay area, where her troubles first began years before.

[Guardian7]

If this thread or story sequence is still going.
I have a short story about a teen girl near the docks of Tokyo Bay that gets caught in the fiasco that is Godzilla...
Even if it isn't... I guess I could still post it.

Cya
Grd7

[Mecha74]

No, the first Eyewittness was done back in 2005.

Here is the site.

http://eyewitness.kaijuphile.com/

But stories are being gathered for a second one right now, please feel free to PM Admin Goji Son if you are interested in joining or have any questions.

[Guardian7]

Sorry about the delay responding Mech.

I already posted it (under 'Blue Light - eyewitness)... if they want to including in the next posting of the 'OFFICAL' Eyewitness thing... they are more than welcome to.

It was just a fun and easy thing to write... how could I pass it up?

cya
Grd7

[EternalMothra]

I am still writing mine. T_T College is destroying my time.

[Mecha74]

Sorry about the delay responding Mech.

I already posted it (under 'Blue Light - eyewitness)... if they want to including in the next posting of the 'OFFICAL' Eyewitness thing... they are more than welcome to.

It was just a fun and easy thing to write... how could I pass it up?

cya
Grd7

Just got done reading it, I liked it and I'll see if Goji Son is interested in including it in the Eyewitness program.:cool: