NS Advent Calendar 2010 (Update: Dec 24th. Christmas Eve Surprise Posted!

NS Advent Calendar 2010

Join us here on NS as we count down until Christmas with this Chlexy advent calendar filled with goodies for Chlex fans!

Definition from wikipedia.com:

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An Advent calendar is a special calendar which is used to count or celebrate the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Many take the form of a large rectangular card with many "windows", one of which is opened every day during Advent. In less elaborate calendars, each window opens to reveal an image, a poem, or part of a story such as the Nativity story itself. More elaborate Advent calendars have a small gift concealed in each window, such as a toy or a chocolate item.

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There will be, as there has been these past couple of years, a fanfiction, some graphics and contests where you can win paid subscriptions at the forum.

This Year's Advent Calendar Story

The fanfiction will come in 24 parts, starting on December 1st, and ending on December 24th. Each day will have a new chapter, just like on a Advent Calendar - you open a "window" and you get a gift.

This year's Advent Calendar fanfiction is written by Zannie, who's been a member a while and has written several fanfictions. Check out Zannie’s master fanfiction list for a complete list of her works!

Stay tuned because on November 25th, the prologue to this year's Advent Calendar story will be posted up on the blog, and only on the blog!

Feedback

Take a minute out of your day and give the author some must deserved feedback! If you wish to give more lengthy reviews with quotes and such, please post your feedback at the forum thread.

Contests

There will also be contests, four in total, one for each Advent Sunday*. On the the first three Advent Sundays, the contest winner will receive a free year of the silver paid subscription. On the fourth and final Advent Sunday, the contest winner will receive a free year of the gold paid subscription!

*November 28th, December 5th, 12th and the 19th.

Graphics

Like the previous years, there will also be graphics in the form of avatars and wallpapers. The avatars are forum ready, and will be available in batches for choosing in December as they are posted. This year’s graphics are made by Esther!

Christmas Eve Surprise

We also have a wicked Christmas Eve surprise in store for you that will be posted on Christmas Eve! That’s all I am going to tell you for now! :D I can say it’s epic!

Website

Visit the website for the NS Advent Calendar!

Trailer

Check out the trailer for the NS Advent Calendar, made by Becky!

Previous Advent Calendar Stories

Here is a list of the previous Advent Calendar stories! Don’t forget to leave your feedback if you haven’t already when you read them!

NS Advent Calendar 2003 - The Magic Of Christmas - Feedback thread
Serving Christmas (PG-13) (NS Advent Calendar 2005)
NS Advent Calendar 2007 - Gifts of Meaning - Complete
Two Dozen and One Holiday Lies - Complete (NS Advent Calendar 2008)
How Chloe Saved Christmas ( NS Advent Calendar 2009 PG-13)

Thank you so much^^ I cant wait to read it!!!!

The prologue will be posted on the blog in a few hours guys! :)

For those who haven't noticed, the prologue is now posted at the blog! :D

Those wishing to leave longer feedback can post in the feedback thread for the Advent Calendar story :) The prologue has already been posted, and you can find it at the NS blog. Chapters 1-24 will be posted on the Advent Calendar website, which is coming soon!

Remember, there's a chapter and some graphics every day from December 1st until December 24th! So let Zannie know what you think about the chapters, and let Esther know what you think about the graphics by leaving a comment! :)

TRAILER RELEASED!

Becky has made us a wicked trailer for the Advent calendar! You can find it on http://network.naughty-seduction.net/advent/! It won't be long now before the website opens! :)

Oh, I just knew Becky was taking part in this! Call it a hunch.* too many messages going back and forth* LOL.

Woohoo! I thought Becky might be involved too, and I didn't even know about any messages!

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Originally Posted by Zannie

Woohoo! I thought Becky might be involved too, and I didn't even know about any messages!

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Well, even if I hadn't noticed all that movement on the boards, I had a hunch there would be a reunion of the oldies. ROTFL.

Yes, I think that's what tipped me off too!

The trailer was gorgeous! I loved the music and the snow effects. What was Lex thinking, trying to cancel Christmas and ban mistletoe of all things?

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Originally Posted by lexie

I had a hunch there would be a reunion of the oldies. ROTFL.

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Oldies!!!

Glad you guys liked the trailer... I haven't vidded chlex for a few years now, but coming back to it feels just like a warm fuzzy blanket :-P

Zannie - feels kinda brilliant to be doing something with you again!

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Originally Posted by becky

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Oldies!!!

Glad you guys liked the trailer... I haven't vidded chlex for a few years now, but coming back to it feels just like a warm fuzzy blanket :-P

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It was flawless and very professional-looking as usual.

Well, I'm one of the oldest in the "age" department around here but seniority certainly goes to you two and Esther, of course. We should come up with a nickname for this trio. How about "The Golden Girls"? Maybe not, you aren't that old. lol

I really like the clip^^ thank you so much

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Originally Posted by lexie

"The Golden Girls"

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LMAO!!!!!!!!

I don't have my blue rinse just yet, but I'm loving the idea of a 'Golden Girls' Tribute video... NS style!!!

Great video, Becky!! Got me in the Christmas spirit, that's for sure!

WOOHOO!! I can't wait for this to begin!! Julie, you've done an amazing job with this project. I absolutely adore all of the holiday gifts that you give us. Thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this. I've had a blast making these graphics and hope that everyone enjoys them. :)

Zannie, it's been such a pleasure working with you!! I know everyone's going to love your story as much as I do. :)

Becky, your video is fan-freaking-tastic!! I love it (all of them, actually) and found inspiration from your "All I Want for Christmas" video for this project. Thank you for sharing it with us! :)

The website is now opened! :D You can find the prologue as well as the trailer already posted there!

http://network.naughty-seduction.net/advent/

The chapters and graphics will be posted automatically each day. Remember, the first chapter goes up December 1st, at around noon Oslo, Norway time. Don't forget to leave your feedback on the individual chapters and graphics. You can do so either by leaving a comment on the Advent Calendar website, or at the forum story feedback thread and at the forum graphics feedback thread.

You can also click on a plus (+) sign at the bottom of each post to simply say you liked it. And you can use the Facebook-like as well :)

Contests

The first contest will (hopefully) go up tomorrow, as tomorrow is the first Advent Sunday, so stay tuned! In the contests you can win a free year of the paid subscription silver plan.

Mobile Version

You can use your mobile phone to access the Advent Calendar on a more mobile friendly version. If you see the full site, you might have to edit some settings in your mobile browser to display the mobile version.

n.chlex.net/advent

You can use the address n.chlex.net/advent to easily access the Advent Calendar without having to type the full address! :)

OMG, that site is sooooo cute!!!

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Originally Posted by becky

OMG, that site is sooooo cute!!!

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I think so too! :D I didn't have time to properly make a theme myself, so I just found one for download. And I just couldn't resist using this one :D

The first Advent Sunday contest is now posted at the Advent Calendar website! Be sure to check it out for a chance to win a free silver paid subscription plan! :)

Very excited to read it!

For those craving updates, the next chapter goes up in about 15 minutes! :) The chapters are set to post at noon, and the graphics at 11am Norway time, but the automatic posting thing uses the servers clock, and NS' servers are in the UK, one hour behind Norway, meaning! Chapters are posted at 11am Norway time (in about 15 min from now!) and the graphics are posted at 10am :)

Hope you all are enjoying the Advent Calendar! Don't forget to join the contests and give feedback to both Zannie and Esther for their hard work!

Hey - it's snowing on the Advent Calendar! It wasn't doing that before, was it?

Nope! :D It hasn't! It is snowing here in Oslo, so I thought it would be nice if it snowed there too! :D

The snow looks lovely on the advent calendar... I'm just a little tired of it cancelling all my trains and making my car get stuck *sigh*.

I love the snow! It's so festive. I just love how it looks falling over the banners and such. Thanks, Julie!

Although, if it were snowing here, Becky, I might be grumbling over the bad roads too!

That's neat that you added snow, Julie! I think it's very pretty and festive for the time of year! :)

If the snow gets too heavy for someone's computer, just let me know and I'll try and find a script where you can turn it on/off as you wish :) I just haven't had the time to find a proper script for it yet :/

Update regarding the Advent Calendar:

I'll have the new contest up ASAP, as well as announce the winner of the previous contest soon.

Actually a script to turn it off would be really useful:it causes a bit of flickering in the firefox browser as it falls and the bottom scrollbar flickers on and off - I think it's as it hits the right hand edge of the browser window - firefox thinks it needs to have a scrollbar at the bottom, and then realises it doesn't. Mind you, I'm sure there's a hack you can do to stop it going all the way to the edge of the screen or to prevent the bottom scrollbar.

I love it in IE on my laptop, but just thought I'd let you know :-)

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Originally Posted by becky

Actually a script to turn it off would be really useful:it causes a bit of flickering in the firefox browser as it falls and the bottom scrollbar flickers on and off - I think it's as it hits the right hand edge of the browser window - firefox thinks it needs to have a scrollbar at the bottom, and then realises it doesn't. Mind you, I'm sure there's a hack you can do to stop it going all the way to the edge of the screen or to prevent the bottom scrollbar.

I love it in IE on my laptop, but just thought I'd let you know :-)

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Yeah, I imagine there are some bits about it not playing nice :)

I'll turn it off now, and see what I can find :D It's not snowing in Oslo anymore, so.. :) lol!

jeah! so happy and glad the Advent Calendar is back! I go to read!

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Originally Posted by electrageira

jeah! so happy and glad the Advent Calendar is back! I go to read!

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I'm glad you're glad :D

As a small update guys, I know I'm a bit behind on various NS work (the fanfiction awards to mention one), I've just been swamped lately, and I most likely will have to work some overtime :/ Luckily I have all the chapters and graphics scheduled for posting :P

I'll try and catch up this upcoming weekend! :)

I hope you all are enjoying the NS Advent Calendar!

Don't forget to join the Advent contests we have going on each Sunday until Christmas Eve!

It's snowing on the Advent Calendar again! Love it!

Here's the Christmas Eve Surprise made by Becky!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjsS...layer_embedded

This was an AMAZING video. I loved the magical storyline, and the way that it was his relationship with Chloe that saved Lex's heart and soul more than the 'spirit of Christmas'. I loved how Chloe was essentially the essence and spirit of everything that is pure, kind, beautiful and beloved for Lex.

The beginning was fantastic and exceedingly clever. I loved the brilliant way that the newspaper headline summed up the situation and back-story behind this video. It was clever, concise and darned funny too! It was also a great way to show, instantly, Chloe's involvement in the story because the newsroom is essentially HER domain, isn't it? You're always going to associate newspapers with Chloe Sullivan, and headlines with Lex Luthor, lol! I loved Chloe's disapproving headline about Lex Luthor being 'Heartless', just as much as I enjoyed Lex's amused smirk when he saw her headline... as if telling her that being called a heartless grinch didn't bother him the slightest.

Without a doubt, the most breathtaking moment in the video took place during that moment when Chloe some flicker of colour into Lex's world, by touching his hand. It was amazing, and I loved the idea that a single touch from Chloe can INFLAME Lex with such a passionate, intense response. I also loved how the colour actually flickered, on and off, flare up and flare down, bright and dull... as if Chloe's spirit and purity was fighting against the cold barriers that Lex had set up within himself. It was IN-credible! And I also loved how the music at that moment changed from haunting to something a little more cheery and hopeful!

The fantasy sequence was amazing. The editing was also amazingly smooth and seamless. If I didn't know better I would have sworn that this wasn't manipulated footage at all! It looked that real! As if it had all been shot as it was depicted in the video. The wedding, the family life... nto to mention the sex scenes between Chloe and Lex... all seamless and perfect! Amazing work, Becky!

And I thought it was a brilliant idea to have Lex playing the music to provide the music for the fantasy. His expression during the fantasy sequence captured beautifully how he was playing like a man who was possessed and being forced into the experience, and yet also mesmerized by the images he was seeing.

The music was amazing and fantastic. First of all, I loved the choice in tunes. They all had a 'Chrismasty' feel to the, without becoming too saccharine, sweet or chirpy as Christmas songs tend to get. In fact, the music was quite haunting throughout, which fit the mood for the video perfectly! Even the relatively 'happy' fantasy sequence was accompanied by music that was more poignant and plaintive rather than cheery... which was fitting considering that it was Lex himself providing the accompanying music, eh?

And the ending made me want to cheer and weep! It was beautiful! Lex gazing soulfully at Chloe as she looked proudly at him... just amazing! I've seriously missed your videos, Becky. I look forward to seeing what you produce next.

Looking at your website, I see you're planning a Hermione/Draco video. I'm actually a fan of that particular pairing as well, and I'd LOVE to see what you do with that couple.

I´ll go and read too. ;)

Thanks SE for your wonderful feedback (here and on YT)!!! There's always a worry when I'm doing a story vid that people won't read into as much as I do, or in the same way, but you've really summed up how I feel about it too! The whole idea is that Lex's encounter with Chloe stirs something in him, long buried, and after he's had a glimpse of colour it fights its way to the surface and demands to be heard.

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And the ending made me want to cheer and weep! It was beautiful! Lex gazing soulfully at Chloe as she looked proudly at him... just amazing!

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Thanks!! That bit was quite tricky as I didn't want to repeat anything that had already happened in the vision sequence, but I just wanted to try and sum up their new relationship and partnership in one scene - I love the way it turned out, with Chloe standing by Lex's side as he allows Christmas to flow back into his life, and back into Metropolis while their love blossoms... I think I really fell on my feet with those end gazes as I think they get across what I really wanted it to say: that 'the rest is history' and it will all inevitably lead to the life that Lex saw in his vision.

But, you do know that's not the actual end of the vid? There's another more fast-paced section that kicks in after it all fades to black, kind of like an epilogue. Just wanted to make sure you've seen that bit!!! Lol.

Thanks so much for the wonderful job you did with the Advent Calendar and the site, Julie! Once again, I thank you for inviting me to be a part of the Calendar this year. Take care!! *hugs*