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| − | '''Nova''' is an English | + | '''Nova''' is an English scener who many people remain indifferent towards. He is currently an active member and poster on [[SSMB]] and [[Sonic Retro]], as well as a former regular on [[Sonic Spin]] and CulT Family at [[Sonic CulT]]. While possessing next-to no technical ability and relatively little research history, he is quite content to join in with most discussions and debates in the more general sections of said forums. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Nova's first foray into the [[Sonic scene]] was in 2001, in a somewhat unknown venture; producing sprite comics for his Fireball20xl-wannabe site, Omegacomics, under the name '''Omega'''. He particularly focused on [[Sonic]]-related characters and settings. His first character was | + | Nova's first foray into the [[Sonic scene]] was in 2001, in a somewhat unknown venture; producing sprite comics for his Fireball20xl-wannabe site, Omegacomics, under the name '''Omega'''. He particularly focused on [[Sonic]]-related characters and settings. His first character was an anime-esque human with brown spiky hair and a white trenchcoat. After looking into his favourite Fireball20xl artist at the time, Elmatto, he discovered deviantART. |
===deviantART=== | ===deviantART=== | ||
| − | Joining deviantART in October 2003 under the name '''Omegacomics''', Nova began to upload fanart of Sonic The Hedgehog characters and redesigned his fancharacter to be more in keeping with | + | Joining deviantART in October 2003 under the name '''Omegacomics''', Nova began to upload fanart of Sonic The Hedgehog characters and redesigned his fancharacter to be more in keeping with the established Sonic style. After striking up several long-lasting friendships early on, he eventually joined Sonic CulT through [[User:Stiv|Stiv]] in December 2003. At one point, he left deviantART but rejoined in 2007 as '''NovaUK'''. |
===Sonic CulT=== | ===Sonic CulT=== | ||
| − | Joining Sonic CulT in late 2003, Nova found that he didn't | + | Joining Sonic CulT in late 2003, Nova found that he didn't fit with the ethos of the CulT and was quickly banned. He rejoined in 2005 as '''Gutrot''' and was generally liked for a while, but was then banned a second time in 2006. During the time he was known as Gutrot, he joined Sonic Spin. Nova would eventually rejoin Sonic CulT during it's re-branding to X-CulT and was eventually promoted to CulT Family status by [[PACHUKA]]. |
===Sonic Spin=== | ===Sonic Spin=== | ||
| − | Sonic Spin was Nova's first real 'home' within the Sonic community after joining in December 2005. Instantly fitting in and striking up friendships with the majority of the regulars there, he became well-known quickly and was accepted as one of the core members of the site. After [[David]] | + | Sonic Spin was Nova's first real 'home' within the Sonic community after joining in December 2005. Instantly fitting in and striking up friendships with the majority of the regulars there, he became well-known quickly and was accepted as one of the core members of the site. After [[David]] abandoned the forums in 2006 without an explanation, Nova rejoined Sonic CulT. |
| − | + | Sonic Spin came back up in early 2008, under the ownership of former administrator [[Jen]] and her then-fiancé [[Orengefox]]. Nova returned to the forum and posted infrequently until the forum finally closed in late 2008. | |
| − | Sonic Spin came back up in early 2008, under the ownership of former administrator [[Jen]] and her then-fiancé [[Orengefox]] | ||
===Sonic Retro=== | ===Sonic Retro=== | ||
| − | Due to the closure of Sonic Spin, Nova migrated to Sonic Retro in late 2008 where he is still a regular poster on the forums. | + | Due to the closure of Sonic Spin, Nova migrated to Sonic Retro in late 2008 where he became and is still a regular poster on the forums. |
| + | He is also an active user of the IRC channel and is on friendly terms with the site staff and most of the UK membership. | ||
===Re-emergence=== | ===Re-emergence=== | ||
| − | Nova has become far more active within the community as a whole lately. He joins in a lot more Sonic-related discussions and has picked up | + | Nova has become far more active within the community as a whole lately. He joins in on a lot more Sonic-related discussions and has picked up some of the slack from his deviantART account and is once again posting new art, albeit still not very often. He has also taken over the reigns of the official [http://sonicretro.deviantart.com/ Sonic Retro deviantART group], though the future of the club is uncertain. |
==Today== | ==Today== | ||
Nova spends most of his time in the [[Sonic CulT IRC channel|CulT]], [[Sonic Retro IRC channel|Retro]] and TSS IRC channels discussing just about anything. He is generally in good stead on all of the forums he frequents. He became CulT Family in late 2008 and is a channel operator on #cult. | Nova spends most of his time in the [[Sonic CulT IRC channel|CulT]], [[Sonic Retro IRC channel|Retro]] and TSS IRC channels discussing just about anything. He is generally in good stead on all of the forums he frequents. He became CulT Family in late 2008 and is a channel operator on #cult. | ||
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| − | Nova | + | Nova has been a regular attendee at the [[Summer of Sonic]] fan-summit for all four years it's been running (2008-2011) and is confirmed to be attending Summer of Sonic 2012 as well. He also attended the Retro UK Barcade Meet-Ups in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the fourth and sixth Sonic London Meet-Ups. He will most likely be attending any future UK-based events. |
==Aliases== | ==Aliases== | ||
Revision as of 06:33, 1 June 2012
Nova is an English scener who many people remain indifferent towards. He is currently an active member and poster on SSMB and Sonic Retro, as well as a former regular on Sonic Spin and CulT Family at Sonic CulT. While possessing next-to no technical ability and relatively little research history, he is quite content to join in with most discussions and debates in the more general sections of said forums.
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History
Nova's first foray into the Sonic scene was in 2001, in a somewhat unknown venture; producing sprite comics for his Fireball20xl-wannabe site, Omegacomics, under the name Omega. He particularly focused on Sonic-related characters and settings. His first character was an anime-esque human with brown spiky hair and a white trenchcoat. After looking into his favourite Fireball20xl artist at the time, Elmatto, he discovered deviantART.
deviantART
Joining deviantART in October 2003 under the name Omegacomics, Nova began to upload fanart of Sonic The Hedgehog characters and redesigned his fancharacter to be more in keeping with the established Sonic style. After striking up several long-lasting friendships early on, he eventually joined Sonic CulT through Stiv in December 2003. At one point, he left deviantART but rejoined in 2007 as NovaUK.
Sonic CulT
Joining Sonic CulT in late 2003, Nova found that he didn't fit with the ethos of the CulT and was quickly banned. He rejoined in 2005 as Gutrot and was generally liked for a while, but was then banned a second time in 2006. During the time he was known as Gutrot, he joined Sonic Spin. Nova would eventually rejoin Sonic CulT during it's re-branding to X-CulT and was eventually promoted to CulT Family status by PACHUKA.
Sonic Spin
Sonic Spin was Nova's first real 'home' within the Sonic community after joining in December 2005. Instantly fitting in and striking up friendships with the majority of the regulars there, he became well-known quickly and was accepted as one of the core members of the site. After David abandoned the forums in 2006 without an explanation, Nova rejoined Sonic CulT. Sonic Spin came back up in early 2008, under the ownership of former administrator Jen and her then-fiancé Orengefox. Nova returned to the forum and posted infrequently until the forum finally closed in late 2008.
Sonic Retro
Due to the closure of Sonic Spin, Nova migrated to Sonic Retro in late 2008 where he became and is still a regular poster on the forums. He is also an active user of the IRC channel and is on friendly terms with the site staff and most of the UK membership.
Re-emergence
Nova has become far more active within the community as a whole lately. He joins in on a lot more Sonic-related discussions and has picked up some of the slack from his deviantART account and is once again posting new art, albeit still not very often. He has also taken over the reigns of the official Sonic Retro deviantART group, though the future of the club is uncertain.
Today
Nova spends most of his time in the CulT, Retro and TSS IRC channels discussing just about anything. He is generally in good stead on all of the forums he frequents. He became CulT Family in late 2008 and is a channel operator on #cult.
Nova has been a regular attendee at the Summer of Sonic fan-summit for all four years it's been running (2008-2011) and is confirmed to be attending Summer of Sonic 2012 as well. He also attended the Retro UK Barcade Meet-Ups in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the fourth and sixth Sonic London Meet-Ups. He will most likely be attending any future UK-based events.
Aliases
Nova has gone by several different aliases during his time in the community, including:
- Omega/Omegacomics/Omegachaotix
- Haz (Not to be confused with Hez)
- Tr33zon
- Gutrot