Dododex
ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion
Tips & Strategies
The Ark Times
For starters we have interview with Harpocrates
I=interviewer H=Harpocrates
Warning this interview was conducted like 3 weeks ago
I: So Harpocrates what do you think of the Emperor stepping down?
H: I believe that it was only so long before he did since he declared himself emperor if people just don’t listen then he has no authority
I:I see, and how do you feel about the recent elections?
H: I feel like maybe this time people may listen to the one in charge since they got a day in things although a revolution is almost inevitable as if manticore ones we know there will be plots against him but if manticore loses he may resort to other means of gaining authority
I: Do you really think manticore is that power hungry?
H: I have a close friendship with him and have known him for years and yes I do believe he can be very power hungry
I: Do you have any inside info on If he actually plans to gain power?
H: Yes but I’m not going to disclose said information until the winner of the election has been inaugurated
I:How do you feel about the Lolbit situation
H: I feel that Lolbit is a big threat and I may have to step in
I:How do you feel about WWT’s plots?
H: I understand where they are coming from because he did declare himself emperor but we didn’t see everything he would have done maybe he will be good and maybe if he wins he will change from what he did, I myself didn’t see what he did as emperor as I was not really on dododex at that time
I: What do you think of shadow’s baby being kidnapped
H: I don’t know the details as to why it was kidnapped so I won’t say anything more than that, I do know Hades so I may be able to get shadow down there but besides that I’ve got nothing on the subject
I:How do you feel about the fall of the Golden age of fanfictioning
H: I feel that it is sad that the Golden age as you call it has ended, I hope those fanfictioners return and the only thing we can do to keep the stories alive is to introduce friends into writing and to write more often maybe we should have an event where we all post once a day for a week although we would need time to prepare for that
I: What do you think of the fact that fanfictioners, i.e Ryukenmaxximus and AlphaWolfy (Bloodhound) have disappeared
H: I hope they return it was only after reading the previous news you made I realized j haven’t seen them in a while
I: Is there anything else you would like to talk about?
H: Yes, I was going to make a story based on the backstory I made for me as a fanfictioner but after showing it to manticore we deemed that it will not fit it and it should be cancels and so that will not be made, the forest may be canceled it’s still being decided but I hope to write more for tales from the arks. Thanks for doing this interview maybe we will do another in the future.
Now the emergence of berries has revived the jerboa section! Yay!
Apart from lava constantly calling out manticore not much has been happening.
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Ok, so Mike is there anything else?
Despite the fact that demonwolf said he would start his story in dire wolf no progress seems to have been made. Same Situation for cloud jumper and spine.
CL1 also appears to be more active.
-Manticore
More Silver Coloring Tips
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.