So You Wanna Get Into the Fantendoverse...

So You Wanna Get Into the Fantendoverse... is a series of essays written by Sr.Wario, owner of Inora and core writer for the New Fantendoverse, a shared continuity that anyone can write for. As the name suggests, it's intended to be a gateway for those interested in reading about the Fantendoverse or joining it, but are too afraid to go through the wealth of existing content. It also features tips and criticisms about the universe.
If you have any questions, please ask them in the comment section. Reception for the essays thus far has been (TBA).
==Essays==
===What Really is the New Fantendoverse?===
Before I can get into the epic sagas our authors have crafted, an important question must be answered that hasn't really been explained in detail anywhere else. What really is the New Fantendoverse? Well, in simplest terms, it's a reboot of the Fantendoverse and acts as a shared continuity which anyone can write for (with the permission of Exotoro, the project's leader). Like most shared universes, it consists of several solo titles and a few crossovers managed by her and on some occasions PabloDePablo, another core writer.
The old Fantendoverse was destroyed by a cosmic monster in a grand epic adventure I would recommend you read yourself (Fantendo Smash Bros. Shattered). The universe's twin gods, The Fan (who represents order), and The Enemy (who represents chaos), went to seek out a new universe where they could rebuild the old one. They were successful, but they ended up building it on top of a universe created by Vindozz, better known as the Threat. To this day, the gods and their heroes battle the goddess for ownership of the universe.
This is where the main story begins, which is told through these crossovers. The solo titles, which you and I write, establish some of the characters who make up these grand stories. For someone getting into writing for the Fantendoverse, the solo titles are what you'll focus on. They can be told in any medium, whether comic book, show, or game. The tone also varies, we have stories about brutal vigilantism against murderers and rapists on one side of the universe and romance and comedy on the other.
But, there are a few ground rules. While in space, you can pretty much do whatever you want. As long as the universe isn't getting blown up, you can have a great big cosmic adventure with minimal ties to the rest of the continuity. But you can also tie your content in, because the universe has a great amount of species and planets to work with. From Catoneas to Sirens, a little bit of exploration will reveal a lot of existing stuff to work with.
Stories set on Earth can also be pretty varied, but a few things should be kept in mind. Aliens have invaded before, and anthropomorphic animals as well as Pokémon coexist with humanity. You can isolate your story from the rest of the universe, but in my opinion that kind of defeats the purpose. Putting in references and nods or even incoroporating plot points from other stories can go a long way in making yours feel important.
It's also important to not contradict other stories, so here are some basic facts you need to know if you want to write for the universe:
*America has had only one president, President Independence.
*Unless stated otherwise, most things that happened in the real world happened here. This includes World War II and other such historical events.
*The afterlife in this universe has been established. The Spirit Universe acts as limbo, and Hell and Heaven are self-explanatory. The children of two ghosts are known as Ghostborns.
*Traveling between universes is a special power that few have known as the Universal Shift. If a character has the ability in your story, it's wise to explain it.
*Pretty much any fictional creature you can think of exists in the universe. From robots to ghosts to Phoenixes, you have free reign, but if you want to use one of these, you should probably see if they've already been established in the Fantendoverse and write around that.
*This version of Earth's geography doesn't match our own. While things are relatively similar, extra countries and even continents exist. Some of these are explained by Distortion Mist, a magical force that hides them from the naked eye.
This is really only scratching the surface of the lore you can use in your story but outlines the basic restrictions you'll need to know. So get writing and good luck!
===The Story Thus Far===
Well, here's the big one. Here's where I outline the core story so far and provide links if any particular article catches your eye. Before I start, I have to say that I'm not including solo stories here unless they directly affect the plot of the crossovers. There are a ton of great solo stories out there though, so I reccommend you check them out. The template at the bottom of this page provides links to all of them.
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===Intermediate Lore===
So now you know what the universe is, what's happened thus far, and the rules you need to play by. Looking to get deeper into the universe? Then this essay is for you, because here I explain some of the lore you might've seen before in your travels or lore you might want to use in your story.
TBA
===Why are Fantendoverse Villains Forgettable?===
I get the feeling that this essay might be a bit controversial, but I need to outline a few things first. The name is a bit misleading, as there are great villains from this continuity. It's also completely opinion based, but I know from talking with other people that I didn't just make this up. Lastly, I know I'm guilty of this, but I wanted to point out how I'm trying to remedy it. I love this universe as much as you do, and all I want to do is improve it. There is no malice or negative intent with this essay, just a guy writing down what he thinks. That is how this started, after all.
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==Reception==
TBA
==Trivia==
*The series was created after someone told the author that they wanted to get into the Fantendoverse but simply couldn't keep up.