Forum:Newsletter-September 2013

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September 2013 • Edition no. 1

''Welcome to the first edition of the third or fourth attempt at newsletter! I'm pretty excited about it this, I really enjoyed all of the interviews they were great fun! For those who don't know about this yet, I have decided to restart the wiki newsletter! It may seem smaller than previous ones because all the articles on here have been written me so the newsletter won't depend on user participation, though any user who wants to can.''

''Also be aware that while this has come out in September, it dicusses the previous month's events. I hope you'll all give it a chance and enjoy it! ''

Monthly Interview
Interviewer: Rhonda (Talk) Interviewee: Toad (Talk) For the newsletter's first Monthly Interview, I interviewed well known user, active admin and author of Featured Stories Total Drama: Tiki Jungle, Total Drama Revolution, and Total Drama Tokyo and currently Total Drama: Superstar Showdown.

'''Rhonda: Thanks for agreeing for an interview Toad. Now, you're an admin and have four currently finished stories on the wiki and have been a member of the wiki...for how long?'''

''Toad: Since September 2010. Almost 3 years.''

Rhonda: Why did you decide to first join the wiki?

Toad: I was a lurker on the TD Wiki the summer before I joined, and I saw Fedora Kid's fanfictions on the TD wiki, which prompted me to make my own fanfictions, I then decided to post them here.

Rhonda: Out of all the fanfictions you've written on the wiki, which is your favorite and why?

''Toad: Out of my completed ones, I think Total Drama Tokyo was my favorite to write. I had a great cast, I really liked all the interactions I had, and including Japanese culture was fun because I got to learn stuff about that.''

Rhonda: Total Drama Tokyo is a favorite of mine too.

''Toad: I also really liked Tiki Jungle. Actually, all of my stories have been fun in 1 way or another.''

'''Rhonda: Your stories are primarily comedy. How would you describe or define your sense of humor?'''

''Toad: Hmm. I like to use sarcasm (as evidenced by my 2 or more deadpan snarkers per story) and also just weird, off-the-wall jokes, like Arthur's main schtick.''

Rhonda: Are you very sarcastic yourself?

''Toad: Yeah. A lot more online, but when I have chances IRL, I definitely am sarcastic.''

Rhonda: Do you think sarcasm is easy to write for or kind of difficult?

''Toad: I think it's really easy to write for if it's a character like Helga, like she just finds something sarcastic to say about EVERYTHING. It's not too hard.'''

Rhonda: What you do think is most important to making sure your stories are funny?

''Toad: I think having the right characters, like there are characters like Puck who are just so obnoxious that any time I see/hear something obnoxious in real life, I can base a funny line off of it in my stories. Characters can also interact with each other in funny ways, so character interaction is big.''

'''Rhonda: I'd agree with that too. You have a lot of characters, who would be your favorite?'''

''Toad: It's REALLY hard to determine one favorite character. I think my funniest character would be Arthur (his humor is really not for everyone, though), but other characters I've really enjoyed are Gary (Pretty iconic, he was my first really favorite character), Helga, Chelsey, Kavren, Ari, and Layla.''

'''Rhonda: I think I'd say I enjoy everyone one of those. Maybe a bit iffy on ​Ari, but that's just me.'''

''Toad: Ari is really memories more than anything else Tokyo's cast was great and I only disliked like a couple of them. 'And of course there are others I loved, but I didn't want the list to be TOO long XD''

'''Rhonda: XD I understand completely. Of your characters, which are you least favorite?'''

Toad: Man, that's actually really hard. I didn't like Carson, looking back. I think he was just kind of a jerk and didn't really do anything that interesting to win TDS. Devin is funny, but ridiculously annoying to write for at times due to his slang. I'm not a fan of Cammy, because of how she ended up being, and she wasn't that great pre-Trick either, and then the slotfillers like Emilee, Gail, etc.

'''Rhonda: I don't think Carson was awful either, but I agree about him winning. I did like his romance with Amanda a bit. And you have actually turned someone who could be considered a slotfiller interesting and one of my favorites; Veronica. '''

''Toad: I really like Veronica this time, actually. She's pleasantly surprised me.''

'''Rhonda: Me too. I think she's really funny. On the subject of more minor characters, are there any of your characters you feel are underused?'''

''Toad: Yeah. I think characters like Abbey/Mattie (who I know is one of your random faves) are pretty versatile, since they barely did anything. I wish I could have brought one back instead of Mackenzie or someone in Total Drama: Superstar Showdown.''

'''Rhonda: I'd agree with that. I do love Mattie for some reason, no idea why. Maybe I just like her image or something. I could see Abbey too, though I am of course not too keen on how her relationship went.'''

''Toad: I agree, that was one of my worst-handled plot points. ''

'''Rhonda: I do feel like I beat up on it too much though. It's like how I kind of randomly love Mattie, I have lots of hate against Abbey without enough backing. What would you consider some of your best plots?'''

''Toad: I feel like I've had a lot of good plots, so expect a kinda long list. XD I think Trey's random descent into villainy was cool, maybe a bit unexpected but he's been an interesting character since. Layla's relationships with Isabel and Charles were great, especially her last episode thing, which even though it might have been rushed, was cool, I think. ''

''The Tolkien /Ari/Roz love triangle, since I didn't force it down people's throats, I don't think, and all 3 of those characters were interesting. There are also some amazing plots coming up in TDSS, which I don't want to spoil, but I don't think you'll be disappointed.''

'''Rhonda: I'd agree with all of those. I remember making a blog ranking who I thought the villain was in Tiki xD And I loved the ones in Tokyo. I have a feeling you're right about TDSS's ones. Speaking of TDSS, how are you feeling about it?'''

''Toad: I'm feeling that it's pretty good. This chapter I'm writing right now is filler, since the chapter after is the start of many plots. (Including a certain one. ) But I think it's been going pretty well, some characters I need to give more/less screentime, but other than that, I have high hopes for how it'll end up.''

'''Rhonda: XDD This foreshadowing is killing me. But I have high hopes for it too. Now, you've been here a while and our admin. Do you think your 'wiki career' has been successful?'''

''Toad: I think it has been, I always want more commenters on my story but I've kinda gotten to appreciate what I have. I feel proud for completing all of my stories, and think I've made some good friends and done cool stuff on the wiki.''

Rhonda: 'Is there anything you still want to do that you haven't gotten to do?

''Toad: Finish one of my collabs. I don't know if that'll happen, though, due to me being pretty busy, but that's always been something I've wanted to do.''

'''Rhonda: I hope you can too. Now being a longtime member and an admin, what are your feelings on current status of our wiki?'''

''Toad: The wiki itself... Mediocre. Not that many people are writing, which is what this wiki is about, but I think there's a good amount of users on chat, I'd like more of course, but I'm fine with this.''

'''Rhonda: I agree totally. What would you consider the biggest issue the wiki has faced (or is facing) recently?'''

''Toad: The fact that people just don't seem to care about the wiki itself and pretty much just view this as a place to chat, and honestly Sprink asking for his stories to be deleted. They're a huge cornerstone of the wiki.''

'''Rhonda: Again, I'm in serious agreement. What are your thoughts on what we should do with Sprink's stories? Respect his wishes or keep them?'''

''Toad: I, personally, want to keep them. We probably will for a while, I highly doubt Gideon or any of us will delete all of them just because that would take ridiculously long. I guess respecting his wishes would be the right thing to do, though.''

'''Rhonda: It's really hard to say. It does seem like the morally right thing, but I don't know if it's right for the wiki. People have been really inspired by them. '''

Toad: Yeah, his stories were really what I was modeling mine after in some ways, like I continued to write because I wanted to be as popular as him.

Rhonda: I feel the same way, when writing my character pages I always go to his XD.

''Toad: Same, and when drawing I frequently use his colors, especially for hair/skin color, when I'm not using my own. ''

'''Rhonda: Your art has seen some improvement since you first joined the wiki. What are your feelings on how you draw?'''

''Toad: I think my drawings are okay, I have an easier time drawing boys but when I draw girls, it takes forever but they usually turn out well, like this random girl I may or may not use who I drew a couple weeks ago:  http://i.imgur.com/49vAbm7.png But yeah. I've definitely improved. I've kinda studied TD style, and adding necks obviously. ''

'''Rhonda: That random girl is incredible. <3 I don't know who she is but I just feel like she's g.oddess (don't judge).'''

Toad: Her name is Cassie, which if I do make a season 6 and put her in, I'll feel bad about because it was a Sprink character name, but it was a character I barely remember XD

'' As for her personality... It's still up in the air''

'''Rhonda: I remember Cassie! She was in TDAthletics, I remember wanting her in All Stars As for the new Cassie's personality...she could have a personality similar to your other Casey'. What are you plans with your main canon and the wiki?'''

''Toad: Hmm, similar to Casey, that's interesting. XD But I'm considering doing a sixth story after TDSS, even though I had planned to end my canon there, it'd be a lot different though, it'd have like 16-18 new players and kinda be a fresh start. I wouldn't update it as regularly, due to school, but it's definitely not out of the question yet.''

And as for the wiki, sadly I'll pretty much only be on during the weekends thanks to school, starting next week D: However, if I become less busy, I'll be on during the weeks, I think.

'''Rhonda: I'm glad to hear that, your stories are really strong. And I understand about school, the same's happened to me and I suspect the same will happen to almost everyone soon. I think our interview is about done. Is there any final things you'd like to say?'''

Toad: Not really, except thanks for doing this, I really enjoyed talking about my characters and stories!

'''Rhonda: Thank you for agreeing to do this, I think it went really well and I had fun! '''

Featured Interviews
''Every month for the newsletter, I [or possibly someone else] will interview the winner of each Featured. This month I interviewed August's Featured User, Story, Characters and Image. I didn't interview Featured Quote because the winner was that really stupid person and I wanted to get this out on a sooner date. Also, be aware spoilers may follow in some interviews, and I'll place spoiler tags, so you can avoid them.''

Featured User
Interviewer: Rhonda (Talk) Interviewee: Space (Talk)

August's Featured User was...SpaceWeather! Space has been on the wiki since the beginning of 2013 and is currently a chat mod. He's known for being nice and friendly to all users and mediating conflicts on chat.

Rhonda: Okay, well first thank you for letting me interview you.

Space: Oh no problem it's my pleasure.

Rhonda: So, how does it feel to be Featured User?

''Space: Feels spectacular! It was a big goal of mine since I got here and it felt great to achieve it in such a short time.''

Rhonda: Why do you think you achieved it in such a short time?

''Space: I really have no idea! Everyone told me it's because I'm a nice user who works hard to help the wiki. That and all the times I've helped end conflicts that may have arisen I guess.''

'''Rhonda: I agree with everyone. One thing that sticks out to me is that you help with our wiki's never ending battle against wiki cleanup.'''

''Space: Oh yeah, I just asked Webly if he needed help like a month after I got here and I've been helping with that ever since. Many a night I've spent random paging and looking for clutter.''

'''Rhonda: Well thank you so much for that. You had a leave of absence to explore other wikis. How was it?'''

''Space: Eh... it didn't go as I'd hoped. Many wiki's had something that just... didn't fit for me. I guess I set my hopes to high, not many wiki's can compare to TDIFF. Not even kidding, like many wiki's I was rudely welcomed and insulted upon arrival. It wasn't to fun and I guess you could say I got a bit 'homesick'.''

'''Rhonda: I completely understand, this wiki does feel like family to me. And I was welcomed very nicely too. It's just something about this place or the people...'''

''Space: Oh heck yeah, this wiki really is a family to be honest. We know each other and we spend plenty of time talking to one another. Plus we all (for the most part) care about each other and help each other! You can't spend time here without getting that family feeling at least a bit.''

'''Rhonda: I agree completely. With previous talks about new admins, your name has been brought up. Did you consider that a surprise?'''

''Space: I honestly did! I couldn't believe the others considered me to be an admin quality user. I mean out of most users here I'm one of the newest to come here. I mean I knew people appreciated what I was doing for the wiki but I didn't know that they appreciated me to that high degree. It's actually a real honor for me because I came in and looked up to some people who're now giving me these compliments. But yeah, it was a huge shock!''

'''Rhonda: Space, you're just too nice a guy. DJ fits you well! [Space's icon at the time was DJ] Who are a few people you look up to on this wiki?'''

''Space: Oh first person that comes to mind is Gideon. Gid helped me a ton while I was really new plus his story, The Legend of Total Drama Island, was the first thing that really drew me here to the wiki. I also look up to Jay because she's so nice and that's how I want to act all the time. She's just got this really positive outlook on life.''

''Nayld too because he was the first person who really welcomed me to the wiki! Oh and last but not least Toad and Reddy, they were the two admins who were always on chat when I was new and I just thought they were really cool in general. It's pretty funny that now they're two of the people I talk to most on the wiki!''

'''Rhonda: Those are a lot of great people to look up to. I think they're some of the wiki's best [though there are a lot in that list]. Now that you've won Featured User, what are some goals you have?'''

''Space: Well to win Featured User was pretty much my biggest goal on the wiki. Now I just want to write my stories and help the wiki in anyway I can. If there's one goal I can set it's to make sure every new user gets treated with the kindness and respect that I did. Really you can never tell who's going to be the next really cool user on the wiki so I'd like to make sure everyone starts off on the right foot.''

''Oh and probably to bring in more people to the wiki. More people is always better and more fun in my opinion.''

'''Rhonda: I'm clapping for you right now Space. In all serious, I love your goals because they are what this wiki's about and are for the betterment of the wiki.'''

''Space: Well I got treated nicely and look at where I am now. Anyone could be in my position so everyone should get the chance to get here. Oh and thank you very much, you flatter me. Pretty much I just wanna help the wiki. No matter how I do it if I help the wiki I feel fulfilled.''

'''Rhonda: You're very welcome, you're just a likable person. And I support everything you wanna try! I think our interview is almost over, do you have any final thoughts or things you'd like to say?'''

''Space: I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who's helped me get where I am now. Y'all are great and ya know the respect I have for ya! Oh and thanks for interviewing me Rhonda, this was fun!''

Rhonda: Thank you Space, I had fun and I appreciate it greatly!

Space: No problemo!

Featured Story
Interviewer: Rhonda (Talk) Interviewee: Dra (Talk) The Featured Story for August is... Castaway Island. The first season of Dra's aptly named "Castaway Island" series, this story features 12 castaways stranded on the large island just off the coast.

Rhonda: So first, congratulations on winning Featured Story.

''Dra: Thanks <3 Every time I have won a featured it's been double featureds. Total Drama Dra (Which sucked) and Featured User. And now this.''

'''Rhonda: Pretty awesome. I was just about to mention that Castaway Island was your second featured story win. So how do you feel about it compared to Total Drama Dra?'''

Dra: Castaway Island was waaaaaaaaaaay better and easier to write for.It had characterization and a smaller cast.

WARNING: SPOILERS START HERE.

''Smaller casts == Better characters and more possibilities for relationships and personalities to be built. With the two returnees of the first two boots, everyone got a lot of screen time to build up some sort of character. As well, I wrote it very differently than other people on the wiki. I used random.org to choose eliminations whenever I wrote an episode.''

''And so, I could not pick and choose who wins and who goes earlier on. I had to write what came out and work around eliminations. Now, granted, some random.org eliminations did not make sense with what came out before the elimination, so I did have to skip two eliminations. These two eliminations, however, were pushed back and they still lost.'' SPOILERS STOP HERE FOR NOW.

'''Rhonda: Interesting. So that gave you sort of challenge in choosing how things developed. Do you think that made your story stronger?'''

''Dra: I feel my story was stronger that way, yes. Most writers seem to pick favorites and give them more screen time. But with this story, I was not allowed to pick a winner. So everyone got equal screen time albeit in their alliance meetings or friendship outings.''

'''Rhonda: I think your way actually does help give screentime and create a surprise ending. Did you random.org the whole cast at once or do once per chapter?'''

''Dra: Once per chapter. Had I done the entire cast before hand, I would have had the potential to come attached to the winner and unbalance the screen times.''

'''Rhonda: Good point. I can see that causing some problems. Now your story also contains secret codes for readers to decode right?'''

''Dra: Yes. There is a blog with the codes revealed, but for anyone reading they may want to avoid them. They are simply hidden messages and one code to crack hidden in there in various places.''

Rhonda: Where did you get the idea to do codes?

''Dra: It just came to me one day. I thought it would give the story a bit more individuality.''

'''Rhonda: I like the idea. I was curious to see if it had anything to do with Gravity Falls. It ironically does the same thing at it's end credits.'''

Dra: I actually don't watch Disney Channel so I wouldn't know xD

'''Rhonda: So your story takes place on an island [of course]. Why did you choose that location?'''

''Dra: The inspiration came from Survivor. And so, the island seemed like the better choice to start off at. Though in its original form of Endurance, the setting was at a mansion with three cut characters. The story was cancelled and three characters were cut.''

Jordan, R.O.B, and Riccardio.

'''Rhonda: It sounds like a good idea to me, islands are a versatile location for fanfics. The cancelled version sounds interesting as well. Who was R.O.B.? '''

''Dra: a robot who got out earlier for his inability to swim. He was also part of a side plot in which a mad scientist was secretly sending in splinter cells to capture a contestant. Who this contestant is is, well, unknown thanks to random.org never telling me.''

'''Rhonda: Haha, sounds like a pretty interesting idea. Definitely would've been different. While on the subject of characters, let's talk about the contestants on Castaway Island. Do you have a favorite?'''

WARNING: SPOILERS START HERE.

''Dra: Throughout the story I had several favorites I hoped to see more of. Sadly I didn't get to see all of them. Harvey was my favorite to write for because of his mindset of being one step ahead. Scarlet was also a favorite because she had ideas and potential. ''

''I also liked Tiffany until I wrote her off. She had stuff going for her too that could have worked out had random.org not voted her off. Olivia's redemption arc was cool too, I guess. Daniella was a favorite too, for her quirkiness.''

As for the winner, I did like the character, but she is not my favorite ever.

Rhonda: So it sounds like you have a lot of favorites XD Did you dislike any of your characters?

''Dra: I actually liked all my characters. The person I most disliked (which is not very much)was probably Natalie because of how much she had to go through and how jerkish she came off to be when her personality was not intended to be like that.''

Rhonda: It sounds like because of how you developed your cast you didn't really have anyone to dislike too much.

''Dra: I did have my antagonists but I enjoyed writing for each of my cast members. And I certainly will with the upcoming drama in season two. ''

'''Rhonda: Haha, I was about to ask about that. But first, besides Tiffany, was there anyone else you felt you wished you could've done more with?'''

''Dra: Natalie. I wish I could have fleshed her personality out a bit more like I did with Olivia and Tony.''

'SPOILERS STOP HERE FOR THIS ARTICLE. '

'''Rhonda: Well it does sound like your cast is really well developed and rounded though. You're planning on starting a sequel, Pirate Bay.'''

''Dra: So far I have several pirate themed challenges planned There's the Shipwreck Island twist where players go to be exiled. And of course there's the golden doubloons in which players may swap tribes when played if need be. And I must say that someone will be swapping tribes using a doubloon.''

'''Rhonda: Well I love pirates, and both the shipwreck and the doubloon idea sound really great. I don't know if I've ever heard anything like the doubloon idea before.'''

Dra: It's an idea I hope to flesh out with a blindside in some form or fashion.

'''Rhonda: It definitely seems like a risky move for the player using it, but could be a lifesaver. It would certainly shake up alliance plans.'''

''Dra: Mhm. A plan is about to be ruined, actually. In the near future at least.''

Rhonda: Are you planning on on using the random.org eliminations in this story as well?

Dra: Yes, for the same reasons as before.

'''Rhonda: Well it sounds like something I'm gonna read. Good luck with it and thank you for letting me interview you for Featured Story!'''

Dra: Thank you for interviewing me <3

Featured Character
Interviewer: Rhonda (Talk) Interviewee: Dra (Talk) Harvey and Daniella The Featured Characters from August are Harvey and Daniella. Featured together for "Friendship Day", Harvey and Daniella's alliance was their friendship, as they helped each other through the game. I talked to the author and the two winners about winning this achievement.

Rhonda: Congratulations for winning Featured Character Dra.

Dra: Thanks <3

Rhonda: You won for two characters that month Dra, how does that feel?

''Dra: It feels great to have doubled featureds. Especially the theme of friendship--it fits them.''

Rhonda: How would you say it fits them? WARNING: SPOILERS START HERE!

''Dra: Daniella and Harvey are paired up in an alliance at the beginning of the game. When it comes time for Daniella to lose the tie breaker at elimination, she begs Harvey to help her because he promised her (even kissed her) that he would do anything to keep her in. ''

''But in an act of betrayal (so it seems) he cannot save her and Daniella is out. Harvey acts like it doesn't phase him, but near the time for him to be eliminated, you can see a slight degradation in his character. Without Daniella he has no friends. Without Daniella he has nobody.''

''And when he finally is eliminated, the fact kicks into place that had Harvey gone instead of Daniella, Daniella would also be nothing without him. For despite the slight betrayal from Harvey, the two have a stronger bond than just an alliance. Especially when he used the idol to save her and vote off Marmalade.'' '''Rhonda: Well dang, that's depressing but also really meaningful. They're connection was really important to them, perhaps most important.'''

'''SPOILERS STOP HERE FOR NOW. '''

Dra: Mhm.

Rhonda: I think that with themes [for featured character] '''and or two characters together, it's important that they work for the the theme and compliment each other. Harvey and Daniella do.'''

''Dra: Yes, they do. In my opinion <3''

'''Rhonda: Some people are thinking featureds aren't as important anymore. Do you think Featured Character is still important?'''

''Dra: Featured Character can go both ways. It just depends if it is treated right or not. As in if a character that deserves it wins.''

'''Rhonda: I can see that. I also think it's an achievement alot of people want.'''

''Dra: It's a minor achievement compared to featured user and featured story to be perfectly honest. Though featured quote is less of an achievement than this. ''

Rhonda: So Harvey and Daniella, how do you feel about the win?

''Harvey: Personally I feel I deserve this. I played the best game, obviously, that I deserve gratefully. Daniella here helped me though, which truly is why we're here.''

''Daniella: Yeah! Harvey's my BFFAW! Best Friend From Another World!''

Harvey: Daniella stop talking you're ruining my screentime.

''Daniella: oops. But uh...yeah, winning this is fun! Especially with my bestie~''

'''Rhonda: First, you two are too cute, haha. Second, your friendship had a lot of trials. Do you two feel your friendship is stronger?'''

WARNING: SPOILERS START HERE!

''Daniella: I feel our friendship has grown since that show is done! No more competition!''

''Harvey: And the whole showmance thing is also done and over with. No more twitter feeds coming in about that kiss.''

Rhonda: Haha, so I guess your romance isn't going to continue outside the show?

''Harvey: We decided against this a long time ago. ''

''Daniella: Yeah... ''

'''Rhonda: Well let's change to a less uncomfortable subject. Daniella, how did you feel once you were eliminated?'''

''Daniella: I felt slightly betrayed but realized Harv couldn't have done anything else to save me from the elimination. I realized what happened and we made up at Exile Island.''

Rhonda: How were your feelings on being without her Harvey?

''Harvey: I tried to hide it but... it sucked. I needed her. Had she not been voted off we would have gone to the final two. I needed her.''

Daniella: And I needed him.(:

'''Rhonda: Were you somewhat happy to be eliminated Harvey? '''

''Harvey: The game became very stressful once Daniella got out. It was difficult to ensure myself safety unless someone screwed up really bad. I wouldn't say I was elated but I wouldn't say I was petrified either.''

Rhonda: Well at least you had something to look forward to.

''Harvey: Yeah. ''

SPOILERS END HERE FOR THIS ARTICLE.

'''Rhonda: So Daniella, you like to cosplay. Whose your favorite character to cosplay as?'''

''Daniella: Weeelllll I was cosplaying on the show. Her name is Daniella, and she's from this hip video game called The Haunting Ground! She's a house maid who chases the main character with a fire poker or a giant glass shard depending on what choices the player has made.''

Rhonda: Have you tried getting Harvey into cosplaying?

Daniella: Naaah he's not into it.

''Harvey: Well I am named after a Batman character. Does this not count?''

''Daniella: Harvey don't ask too many questions. It's not healthy.''

'''Rhonda: Haha, you guys are too cute. Final question to both you, hypothetically, if you were asked to comeback for an all star season, would you?'''

Harvey: Rhonda baby, I'm already scheduled for it ;)

''Daniella: Wait what? There's an all star season?''

Harvey: You didn't get the invitation?

Daniella: No! What--when did you get yours?

''Harvey: Like last week. How did you not get one?''

Daniella: Um--I'll just...--am I not an all star?

Harvey: Awks

'''Rhonda: Ohp. Seems I've made things awkward...so uh, thanks for letting me interview you two...'''

''Daniella:  I'm suing the network! :( ''

Featured Image
Interviewer: Rhonda (Talk) Interviewee: Toad (Talk)

Rhonda: So first, congrats on winning Featured Image.

Toad: Thanks :P

Rhonda: So, why did you decide to nominate that particular image?

''Toad: I thought it was really cool. I spent a while on it, enjoyed the character and how the image turned out, and just thought it'd make a good FI.''

'''Rhonda: So people aren't seeing featureds as important. Do you think Featured Image is still important?'''

''Toad: Yeah. I think it's pretty important, if new people are visiting the wiki they can see cool art on the front page and be drawn to that.''

'''Rhonda: I agree completely. Now there was bit of controversy with your image run. What are your feelings on it?'''

''Toad; Oh. Uh, I thought it was kinda pointless... I respected Noah and didn't think he would take it so seriously. I tried to be okay with him, even though he opposed mine when I didn't oppose his.''

'''Rhonda: I'm sorry that things ended that way. What were your feelings on everyone opposing his?'''

Toad: I don't think it was necessary since opposes don't count, but I'm glad people were sticking up for me.

Rhonda: I mentioned this in the monthly interview, but your art has really improved.

''Toad: Thanks. I think it has too xD''

Rhonda: Is there anything you've wanted to draw but haven't?

''Toad: Yeah. A couple of my friends or people I know, but that's a lot harder than drawing characters I've made up. Also, definitely scene pictures, but I don't have the patience or skill required for those. :P''

Rhonda: Well you have done a few scene pictures.



''Toad: True. They're usually pretty basic, but I LOVE my 5 Tanukis 1 Guitar pic :p ''

'''Rhonda: Me too. Very spot on, but funny picture. Well thank you letting me interview you Toad.'''

Toad: You're welcome!

August's Updates
Lastly, here are all major updates that happened to stories in the month of August that the Newsletter was informed about it. We encourage you to support the wiki by supporting these stories and their authors along with current stories still going now ;)
 * Total Drama Frozen; Chapter 14 The Frosted Games
 * Total Drama Frozen; Chapter 15 (un)Holy Night.
 * Total Drama Frozen; Chapter 16 Can't be Tamed.
 * Total Drama Frozen; Chapter 17 Polar Express.
 * Total Drama: Superstar Showdown; Chapter 9 All You Need Is Badly-Written Love Notes
 * Total Drama: Superstar Showdown; Chapter 10 Running Through the Woods on a Generic Evening