I will be continuing and revamping The Righteous.

- HJK

DTG here again on behalf of Bob.

He deleted dododex but may return.

He appreciates any positive comments and is glad people are still writing.

-Dodo Tales Guy

DTG here.

I saw The Advocate's response and I'd like to explain some things.

Firstly, I take full responsibility for my past mistakes. I undeniably hurt the community with my naive actions. I was incredibly immature.

I apologized to PM about the argument we had years ago, but forgot to apologize for my other actions.

I'm sorry for aggressively promoting the discord and encouraging people to migrate to it. I shouldn't have pushed something that only certain people could use.

I'm also incredibly sorry about how I spoke of people and their writing. It was childish and I regret it. The only writing I currently dread is my own past writing.

Yes, most writers here can write stories FAR superior to Dodo Tales. Dodo Tales was pretty awful and I want to implode whenever someone reminds me of its existence.

Regarding my status in the community, I am currently uninterested in fanfictions in general.

Regarding other OGs,

do not blame them for my actions. Bob, snek, CL1, etc. simply trusted me. They are not responsible for what I have done. I also cannot recall them insulting newer writers as I did.

Additionally, I don't believe they are morally obligated to participate in the community or read any new stories. They (as far as I'm aware) have lost interest, and we are all free to leave the community at any time.

I've made an effort to improve as a person over the years and I hope you can all forgive me.

Also, please tell me if I've forgotten to address anything. Im sure I have.

-Dodo Tales Guy

P.S.

If you're wondering what we talk about in the discord nowadays...

nothing. It's literally just two people playing wordle over and over. It died.

There's an active discord server called Club Parrot that has some writers in it, but I'm not involved with that server.

What is the purpose..

I'll just spawn dodorex..

DTG, You are still very well known within the dex, however, I wouldn’t be too sure if you are seen in a good light by some.

I am here to say this to you though. You are one the reason for this place’s demise, you as one of the main foundations didn’t cultivate when you could. You didn’t stand for those who needed it, you left entirely to a site that only available to those who make an account. No one else shall see or know what you speak or do. Then you only appreciated the works of those from your time or those who rivaled your own works. Therefore, you and many of the others, fell. Either coming in once a year or just falling into obscurity.

Something I find ironic is that when you once mocked the newer writers for sounding like the written work of ten year olds in a joking manner, which you claimed to be nothing more than light hearted jokes although from the conversation seemed to be more of mockery. But what I find funny is that you seem to be younger than most of those you “joked” about, which by means, doesn’t aid that their writing is simply better than your last pieces to DodoTales, which wasn’t that far separated from the newer writer’s writings.

But what I find most disturbing is that you didn’t even CARE when it happened. No apology, no forthright response to the matter, no claim of falsehood. The only one who did come was Bob, to which he apologized and set up diplomatic relations, bless him for his actions of trying to make things right… You came in AFTER diplomatic actions occurred like nothing happened and just claimed you were going to continue DodoTales. Which also didn’t see fruition.

This only seems to prove the claims of “Ben”.

NOW TO ALL THOSE HERE. I stand unaffiliated with neither side of the matter. I stand not with Achatina, nor with the dyes and OG, or even the “HATERS” and “Fanfictioneers”. I wander as though I were a Homo Deus. To wander the universe of the dex until I hit that fateful point where I go beyond this universe that is the dex. And cease to exist.

I have a statement to say to Achatina too.

You may act better than the OGs, you may not talk behind others backs like the OGs once did, but you are no means better. For one, seem to hold a bitter resentment against OGs, while you say you forgive, you never speak of them, nor celebrate their actions they had made that were indeed good. Not only that, but you seem to fall slowly in the same demise as they once did. That being, you don’t cultivate anymore, or as much as you use to. You slowly have disappeared from your own community, making your own decision to go to a site that while is more inclusive to those who lack access the ability to sign ins, allowing for all of dex to see what you speak of. But it is still exclusive to those who want to join in, because they need to make an account. As much as you don’t want to hear it, you are making the same mistakes as the OGs did so long ago. And who knows, maybe one day, there will slip, and you’ll become the new OGs to the next new writers. As those who ignore history, are doomed to repeat it.

Here is where I give my advice TO ALL.

For the OGs here that still come.

Do what is needed from you, if you sought to come and see what things are like since you last came in. Read the stories that are here now, especially before judging, interact with the new writers more than once a year, maybe be more apart of their communities, and not just your own here. Try to learn from them, or teach them if they need it. Try to make an attempt at this, genuinely.

For the newer writers,

FORGIVE… not just with your mouths, or your thoughts, but with your hearts. Saying you do so, but pretending they don’t exist or they don’t matter in your era of existing is no means forgiving. It’s barely considered tolerating. Forgive truly and honestly. And do as I said unto the OG writers. As the same can work for you too.

Instead of existing as two separate groups that never interact, maybe you both can work together, interact with one another in both positives and negatives as one. To make a better, more prosperous community in the dex. One that shares the same, love we all came to find within Ark and the dex. Love and Passion in a game and story. Maybe then there will be a truly thriving community that exists for years to come.

But maybe no one will listen, maybe no one will take my heed, we. May only see some come once every year, and others once every month. And then see a new dawn of young writers who have the passion to build their own community. And they’ll repeat this history as though doomed from the beginning. Or maybe the dex Fanfiction will die with the end of the Achatina Writers. It’s the choice of the Dyes/OGs here and Achatina Writers in Achatina though, not mine to carry. As I will continue to drift through the universe, I call the dex.

I have spoken.

~The Advocate

Sometimes I look back at all the arguments we had back in the day here and I just cringe

The Advocate, saying this as an Achatina member. I have already forgiven them a while ago, not as long as I wish to admit as I did hold resentment. But long enough that a message like this wasn’t necessary. But I thank you for the effort!!! And while yes we haven’t been as bond building on the dex as often as we should, a lot of us have been busy with IRL stuff. So it’s been hard for a lot of us to do. I am trying, but I am only one person.

DTG and Manticore, I accept your apologies, but in my case. I have forgiven you for your actions. It did hurt, but I got over it a while ago. And I didn’t blame any other OG. And I agree DTG, they shouldn’t be obligated, but if they want to come. They can. And you guys can too if you want, but it’s up to you guys!!!

You guys may have damaged this community, but you guys did good too in your time. I think we forget that, and that you guys inspired others to write here too.

Well, not sure what else to say, but if I want to say something else, I’ll send some more!!

Until Next Time!!!

-PrimalApex:)

In response to The Advocate:

It’s been a long while since I’ve been here, I rarely ever show up, so I might as well say something useful

I am embarrassed of how I talked about newer writers, that was wrong of me, and I think I forgot what my own writings was like (and dear lord do I hate it, part of the reason I don’t write here is that I really don’t want someone to find my old stories lol) suffice to say that I was out of line, and deserved the criticism I got. I guess I thought it didn’t matter because none of them would see it anyways, but that doesn’t excuse my behavior.

To the new writers: Keep it up, I probably won’t write here again, just because I’ve lost interest in Ark fanfic as a whole (I have like, one idea bouncing around in my head that I might act on if I’m really bored) you guys will be better here than I ever was, I like to think that I’ve gotten better, but I’m sure there are a lot of people more talented than me

To the OGs: Nothing much to really say, just thanks for inspiring me to write here and, from that, make some really important friendships

This will probably be the last you guys will hear from me for a good while, so FF4L

So long, and thanks for all the fish

-Manticore

1 🆙 1 rip for Tina

-Shadowmane

PS have a good life in the after life

Hi everyone I’m new here and uh… is this the writer community? If not I’ll stay but I won’t be on here that much, because uh… I have six stories to write. I’m not OG, I’m new but I have a whole lot of respect, love, and support for all the OGs and fans that are here. Fang, author of Darkest Day, wishes everyone a nice day.

What’s up guys. Had to put my dog down this Sunday. He was only 4. I would appreciate your prayers. On the bright side, we just got a new puppy and he is doing well. Thanks.

#FF4L

HGA ttg The Nazgûl

Hello again. It is not a joke that Tina died, for those who were asking. I am here again to tell you what she wrote for you guys. It was in the very back:

“I feel really strange writing this. I wanna live a good , long life, but here’s what I want someone else to do when I die:

1, tell all my friends on dododex that they really help me and that they are amazing at so many things. They even helped me to start writing a story when no one else would! I really love the community there. So tell them to never stop writing!

2, put my favorite desert on my grave, peach cobbler. Maybe God will put peach cobbler from my family in heaven!

3, thank everyone again on dododex and all my friends at school, the neighborhood, and all my other friends who really helped me through my life (I know I will make a lot more!)

4, I don’t really know what to say here, but I will leave five blank just in case!

5, “

And that is what she wrote. Thanks to all of you here for helping Tina be the person she always wanted to be:

A junior author. She wrote a real story in her journal because of you guys. Thank you.

~Sincerely, Peter.

Its’s certainly different but yet the same

Not quite new but I wouldn’t say old either

For Bob, Lava, Lamprey and others interested in current stories in the creature sections.

The Obelisk: starts in Achatina and goes through Tameable and finishes in Plesiosaur.

Pandora: Starts in Amarga and goes through Breedables

Clans: Starts in Allo and goes through Rideables

The Ark Over Heaven: Starts in Wyvern, goes up through reverse aerial, goes down aquatic then back up through reverse terrestrial.

Heroes of Pandora and Protectors of Pandora: starts in Allosaurus and goes down through the all category. Scrolling down will be needed for some

The Riddles of the Phoenix series: Starts in Allosaurus and goes through the all catagory. Scrolling down will be needed for some

Overseer: Starts in Ferox, however it goes in no particular order and is hard to remember where they are all at.

All The Light We Cannot See: Starts in Allo and goes down through Island Order

Hope’s Cry: Starts in Achatina and goes through the Island Order and finishes in Dimetrodon

Hope’s Call: Starts in Allo and goes through Ragnarok Order

Queen of Aberration: Starts in Basilisk with chapter one but then becomes Shinehorn Exclusive

Ultimus: Starts in Tuso and goes through reverse aquatic with a two exceptions brought up in Prologue

The Omega Timeline: Yi Ling Exclusive

There are a few more, but this is a good start

-PrimalApex:)

Anybody who cannot get discord and cannot get on ark mobile due to [parental figure] making settings on your phone?

Well... that's me

~ CPG

Who ever put that… bro I William Afton kill me and I pop right back up

<:NEXUS:>

Me claim brown dye, go there to join rebellion

How to view story section tips/messages in real time:

1. Go to a browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox anything works)

2. Search up Dododex Stories and click on the link.

3. Filter messages by Newest

4. Refresh

5. Ta da! You can now view messages in real time.

PS: This only works for story sections on creatures, and not dyes as dyes do not have a story section.

How to catch impersonators:

If you spot a suspicious or concerning message, then follow the following steps.

1. Go to Dododex Stories

2. Find the tip/message that is suspicious.

3. Click on the day the story was posted, or how long ago it was posted (eg: 3 days ago OR Mar 19, 2023)

4. Scroll to the bottom where it says "More stories by author". If those stories/messages dont match the stories the real person posted.. its an impersonator!

PS: This only works in story sections of a creature, as dyes do not have story sections.

Hope this helped!

I also hope this encourages you to migrate to a story section. I understand Silver Dye has been a staple within the community but there are lots of security concerns with it. (especially with the PD situation and trolls in the past). Consider moving to an untouched story section like Dreadnoughtus or the mods creatures where youre less likely to get bothered.

Being an OG meant that I had to put up with some of the stupidest most childish and most brain melting arguments ever.

But it was still pretty fun otherwise

-Apex

The fanfic community is thriving in snail