July's Newsletter

Salutations, readers! July's just about up, and there still hasn't been an update. For that, I apologize. Several things preoccupied me these past two weeks, and I don't apologize for that necessarily. Some stuff needed to be dealt with, and I was needed to be present for a number of things. I won't bore you with my private life, so let's move on.

Starting in August, we hope to bring you some Season Two episodes. At the very least, I hope to bring you the episodes featuring Po Kong and Hsi Wu. As mentioned in the previous post, those two Demons come first. What can I tell you about these two in the new Alternate Reality? Well...

For Po Kong's episode, it'll be a bit like a Godzilla flick. Except Po Kong is a she, and she isn't trying to save human lives from other gargantuan monsters like herself. No, because the Chans are a step behind the Dark Hand, Po Kong will get to ravage Tokyo for a while, unlike when she was initially released in the Original Reality, and got herself sealed away almost immediately after being released from limbo. It'll be up to Jackie once again to seal Po Kong away, but with the Japanese military around, will it be possible to even get within a mile of Po Kong?

And Hsi Wu's episode. Hsi Wu's episode may have a change in plot, but at the moment... Hsi Wu will be released from the Netherworld, and will make his way to San Francisco. Now, because of the loss of his tail in the Original Reality, Hsi Wu did not get to do much after being released the first time. So, what would he do, if he were not preoccupied with regaining his tail? Well, he could do a multitude of things, but in this Reality, Hsi Wu chooses to become a 'hero' of the night in San Francisco. But what kind of hero? Superhero, or Antihero? The answer becomes obvious as time progresses, and when the Chans confront Hsi Wu at last.

So, things are a bit different this time around. The Chans are a step behind the Dark Hand, and Demons get to do more than they did in the Original Reality. I look forward to penning all the Demons' exploits, and making additions to this Season.

Next month's Newsletter may center around the return of Queen Jade and Tchang Zu's episode. At least, I hope to be up to that point by the end of next month. I didn't talk much about the writing this Newsletter, but July did not consist of a lot of that. A lot of planning, but not much writing. Until next time, readers! We hope to publish Chapter Fifteen soon!

Season 2 Lineup Part 1 (SPOILERS)

So, this isn't so much an update on recent developments as it is a sort of 'guide' for how Season 2 will progress for the first half. Not much will be disclosed, because every little detail hasn't been worked out yet. Still, it's better than nothing, right? Episode titles are subject to change, and are by no means the permanent titles.

Without further adieu, here is the lineup:

Chapter 15: Because She Is There
Main Writer: Yaxon
Synopsis: Po Kong is released on poor, unsuspecting Tokyo. Can Jackie catch up to the Dark Hand and seal Po Kong away, before she levels the entire city?

Chapter 16: The Vigilante of San Francisco
Main Writer: Yaxon
Synopsis: Hsi Wu is set free from limbo, and the Chans are still a step behind the Dark Hand. However, Hsi Wu is not making a public spectacle of himself in broad daylight. Could the new vigilante of San Francisco and Hsi Wu be one and the same...?

Chapter 17: The Second Coming of the Queen of the Shadowkhan
Main Writer: Yaxon (Jamey Gamer may contribute a little more to this one, too. Unknown for now.)
Synopsis: Queen Jade is born again after events repeat themselves in this alternate reality, but she doesn't seem evil this time around. But can Queen Jade really be trusted?

Chapter 18: Lightning Strikes Twice
Main Writer: Yaxon
Synopsis: Tchang Zu regains his freedom, thanks to Shendu, and he has plans for Seattle. It is up to the Chans to stop him, but it may be prove fatal to attempt to get in this demon's way. Will lightning strike Jackie Chan twice...?

Chapter 19: ???
Main Writer: Jamey Gamer
Synopsis: Bai Tsa is unleashed on the world. Can Jackie stop whatever plans she may have...?

And that's it for the first half of Season Two. Following Chapter 19 is a two-parter (Chapters 20 and 21), and I did not want to disclose details on those episodes yet. Details on the second half are being thoroughly refined, but the basic ideas are set in stone for now. It may be a month or two before we get to the second half, but we will get there.

Writing has commenced on Chapter 15, publication date is unknown. Again, thank you for your patience, readers!

~Yaxon

Welcome!

Welcome to the Jackie Chan Adventures: Altered Blog! After a month and a half of no activity, we've decided to launch a Blog to keep you readers at least slightly entertained in slow times like these. Here, you'll constantly be updated on the development of the plot, be able to speculate amongst yourselves, pose questions to the writers, and participate in occasional polls.

We're just starting this up, so not much is planned at the moment, but we'll bring you news and more very soon! And we thank you for your patience, everyone! We will do our best to update as often as we can.

~Yaxon