Ya know i love the Covys just so little about them. Ive tried to add my touches but i understand that copying a char just is not the same as making him or her fresh. Elites i find are interesting. Playing Halo Wars has given me more insight into the conflict. I have not read any of the books but i try to stay with things. Yet no one can create in a vacuum. Conceptualization is a key to any writer. Stories with people in them. Ive had some flops but you know when something is truly great if it blows people away. Every writer aspires to be as good as others. Many are humble who see that bringing fresh concepts or ideas with chars who are loved or cared about. In the end is it not the Passion that drives us ?. Whelp sorry I have to bribe master chef to get me Halo 4 lol. Its all good man i was just seeing if you were interested is all. [Edited on 12.07.2012 12:55 AM PST]