Well, 'Zero Sum Showdown' is another great one. In this fanfiction, the zero sum game is set in a post - apocalyptic world. The characters fight for limited resources, and the story is full of unexpected twists and turns. It keeps you on the edge of your seat as you wonder who will come out on top in this cut - throat zero sum game.
Well, 'Ender's Game' also has elements of a zero - sum game. Ender has to outperform his opponents in the battle school simulations. His victory is often at the cost of others' defeat, and the story is built around this competitive and zero - sum nature.
One characteristic is intense competition. For example, in 'The Running Man' (if considered as a novel - based on the movie which has a novel - like plot), the protagonist has to win against all other contestants. If he wins, others lose everything. There's no middle ground.
One key element is the clear opposition between the parties involved. In a zero sum game, one side's gain is the other side's loss. So, in the fanfiction, you should see characters or groups with conflicting goals. For example, two kingdoms fighting for the same territory.
One great Sub Zero in Game of Thrones fanfiction is 'The Ice Warrior in Westeros'. It has an interesting plot where Sub Zero finds himself in the world of Game of Thrones and uses his ice powers in unique ways during battles. Another one is 'Sub Zero's Quest in the Seven Kingdoms' which focuses on his journey to find a way back home while getting involved in the political intrigue of the realm.
Well, a 'zero sum vampire novel' is probably a book about vampires that has the idea of zero - sum in it. Zero - sum means that the total amount of something doesn't change. In a vampire novel, this could be about things like power. Let's say there's a powerful vampire artifact. If one vampire gets it, the others lose the chance to have it. Or it could be about territory. If one group of vampires takes over a certain area, another group loses that area. It's all about this balance where one side's gain is the other side's loss.
There are some vampire novels that could potentially fall into the 'zero sum' category. 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice has elements that could be seen as zero - sum. For example, the vampires' eternal life comes at the cost of human lives they take for blood. However, it's not strictly defined as a zero - sum vampire novel. Another one might be 'The Vampire Chronicles' series. In it, the power struggles between different vampires often involve one vampire's gain in power being related to another's loss, like when a younger vampire is turned by an older, more powerful one, and the older vampire gains some sort of influence or control over the new vampire.
There's also a 'zero and jude fanfiction' called 'Zero and Jude: A Tale of Friendship'. In this one, their friendship is tested in various situations, like facing a powerful enemy together. It shows how they support each other through thick and thin.
There is a fanfiction called 'Zero's Encounter with the Ancients'. It tells the story of how Zero meets some long - lost and powerful beings. The story is full of action and mystery. Another interesting one is 'Zero's Training Days'. This fanfiction gives an in - depth look at how Zero honed his skills before joining the vault hunters. And 'Zero's Secret Weapon' reveals a hidden aspect of Zero's abilities that was not fully explored in the game.
Another interesting one is 'Zero's Redemption'. In this story, Zero makes a mistake during a battle which has far - reaching consequences. He then has to go on a quest to make things right, which is a really engaging plot.
One great 'Familiar of Zero Fanfiction' is 'A Different Zero'. It offers a unique take on the characters and their relationships. The plot often diverges from the original in interesting ways, exploring different character arcs.