Q: What is "Heroes"?

"Heroes" is a multi-format alternative fan-fiction project that incorporates a combination of narrative fiction and character journals, featuring characters from both "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel."

Q: When does it air?

Every other Tuesday. It was originally every Tuesday, but we decided we aren't that insane.

Q: How long are the seasons?

Season One will be thirteen episodes, all told. No definitive plans for the length of Season Two and beyond have been set down.

Q: Who writes"Heroes"?

That would be Airawyn, Dylan Adams, SoulVamp, and Veggiebelle

Q: I've heard at least one of those names before.

Not unlikely. They've all been around the fanfic game for a while.

Q: Why isn't "Heroes" in script format?

That would be difficult and somewhat boring. Scripts are meant to be performed - prose is meant to be played out in the head.

Q: I've just discovered "Heroes" and I'd like to read the latest episode first, but I'm afraid that I might be missing something. How can I get the skinny on previous eps without reading the full versions?
Check out our Episode Summaries. The plots of every episode are condensed into synopses that are usually about one-tenth the size of the full version. You can hop right into our current continuity and save the previous episodes for the weeks we're off.

Q: I've just read the latest episode, and I can't wait to discuss it! Where can I do that?

Check out our forum. Every episode (or most, anyway) has its own discussion thread.

Q: The last ep was fantastic, but I'm left with a desperate feeling of wanting more. How can I fill my life more joyful "Heroes" goodness?
Glad you asked! Every character maintains their own Livejournal and they discuss the events of the episode and add some depth to the proceedings. Links to those journals can be found along the right-hand side.

Q: I love "Heroes" and I would just die if I could write an episode.

We're happy with our current staff complement. However, this doesn't rule out accepting freelance episodes in the future. If we start accepting outside submissions, we'll probably announce on the handy-dandy forums.

Q: Will you post my "Heroes" fanfic?

We might post a link to it. However, due to the increasingly complex beast that is "Heroes" canon, we can't have official non-episode fics unless they were written by the staff. There's also a section in the forums for posting fan-made contributions.

Q: I made this very special piece of "Heroes" artwork that I think really encapsulates the spirit of episode 1.07 while still maintaining the heart of 1.05. When can I expect it up on the site?

Forum. Fan contributions area. We'd love to see it.

Q: You're not on a real network. You have no FCC to worry about. Where's the hot nekkid sex?

In other fic archives. We're trying to run "Heroes" as if it really were on television. Hence the term "virtual series."

Q: Who designed the keen website?

Dylan Adams did the layout, but SoulVamp is responsible for the rad logo that inspired it all.

Q: What's the sound of a man's last dying breath leaving his body?

It's sort of a whoosh-- Er, no idea.

Q: Okay, how the *hell* did Angel and co. escape their almost certain doom in "Not Fade Away"?

See our wacky combination of clever planning, jaunty quips, and Indiana Jones in Last More Than One Day.

Q: I was at Comic-Con and Joss said that Gunn died at the end of the last "Angel" episode. You guys are a bunch of Mary Sueing canon-disrupting sons of Brad Kern.
That hurts us. A lot. The fact of the matter is that Gunn didn't die on-screen. We feel that our way of keeping him active, so to speak, is plausible within the confines of the Buffyverse. Also, "Heroes" launched a full month before Comic-Con, so there's no way we could've known.

Q: Okay, what's up with being able to see into the heads of the characters? That can't happen on a television show.

"Heroes" is written in a prose format. We have no visual elements which are usually loaded with all sorts of subtleties that can assist the viewer with what's going on in the brain. We don't going digging into the gray matter too often and usually only for angsty introspection.

Q: Why San Diego?

Why Cleveland?

Q: Well, Giles said it was on a Hellmouth in "Chosen," plus in "The Wish," Buffy was...

Okay, okay. We get it. Cleveland. Woo.

Q: When's (favorite character) going to show up?

Could be we'll get to him/her/it. Could be they never set foot on our virtual soundstage. It all depends if we have a good story to put them in.

Q: There doesn't seem to be a lot of action in "Heroes."

San Diego's not on a Hellmouth. Nor is it the noirish Los Angeles of Joss Whedon's vision. Demonic activity is a little reduced.

Q: Bangel/Spuffy 4 EVA!

No. No. No. We're just starting out. We're not going to arbitrarily stick Buffy back with one of her exes just because.

Q: Xuffy 4 EVA!

Oh, dear.

Q: Spander 4 EVA!

Okay, now you're just trying to annoy us.

Q: Basically.

Well, it worked. Happy now?

Q: When are you resurrecting Wes/Anya/Tara/Amanda?

Er, never?

Q: Sooo... what's going to happen next?
Just like real television, there's people out there who know. If you can find them, they might tell you. We're certainly not going to.

Q: I can get "Heroes" on my Palm? Where?
On the "Episodes" page, listed right next to "Summary" in the paranthetical next to the episode title, it says "Palm." Right-click that link and choose "Save as..." from the drop-down menu. Mac users are essentially the same, except you Ctrl-click for the menu.

Q: I don't have a Palm. I have a Clie. Can I read the Palm files on that?
Yes. Any handheld that runs on the Palm operating system can read these files.

Q: What about my Pocket PC?
Then you're out of luck. Get a Palm!

Q: But I really like my Pocket PC!
Fine. Tell you what, if enough people ask, we'll set up files for Pocket PC. For now, we're just supporting Palm.

Q: How do I get the Palm files from my hard drive to my Palm?
Once you've downloaded the files, go to Hot Sync/Install Handheld Files. Click on "Add to List" and select the Heroes files.

Q: How do I read them on my Palm?
You probably already have a document reader, such as MobiPocket, Documents to Go, or WordSmith. Just open the file in that program. If you don't have a document reader, download Tiny Book Reader. It's free and simple to use.

Q: There's some weird characters showing up, like question marks in the wrong places. What's up with that?
*headdesk* Long story, involving Microsoft Word and a pact with the devil. I thought I'd cleared out all the funky characters, but if you spot any, please let me know so I can fix the files.

Q: Can I download the character journals to my Palm?
We don't currently have anything set up for that. If it's something you'd like to see, let us know.

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