One should look for unique concepts. Maybe it's a crossover that no one has thought of before, like 'Mass Effect and Discworld'. How would the magic from Discworld interact with the biotics in Mass Effect? Also, the pacing of the story matters. It should keep you engaged, not be too slow or too rushed, especially when introducing the different elements of the two universes.
Character development is crucial too. Since it's a crossover, seeing how characters from both universes grow and change in response to the new situations created by the crossover. For instance, Shepard from Mass Effect having to deal with the more complex galactic politics of Stellaris. This makes the story more engaging and relatable.
One key element is how the powers and abilities are integrated. For example, how the Warframe's parkour and combat skills mesh with the biotics and tech in Mass Effect. Another is the interaction of the characters. It should feel believable when a Tenno meets a Shepard or other Mass Effect characters.
Well, in a Mass Effect - Starship Troopers fanfiction crossover, picture this. The advanced technology of Mass Effect, such as the mass relays and biotics, is introduced to the Starship Troopers universe. The Starship Troopers might be initially skeptical but then see the value in these new abilities. For example, the mobile infantry could learn to use biotics in combat. Meanwhile, the Mass Effect characters could be shocked by the brutal and straightforward combat style of the Starship Troopers. And perhaps there could be a common enemy that unites both universes, like a new alien threat that combines the worst aspects of the Reapers and the bugs.
Another key feature is the characters. Are they well - developed? In a great 'Mass Effect Super Star Destroyer' fanfiction, you should be able to care about the characters on the ship and those they interact with in the Mass Effect world. There should be interesting relationships and character arcs. For instance, a character from Mass Effect might have a completely different view of the Super Star Destroyer and its crew, and that dynamic can be really interesting to explore.
One key element could be the sense of despair. The title itself implies that the war is hopeless, so this feeling would likely pervade the entire story. This could be shown through the characters' actions and dialogue. For example, a character might say something like 'We're fighting a losing battle' to emphasize the situation.
Character exploration of James is a key element. Writers often dig deep into his personality, his motives, and his relationships with other characters in the Mass Effect universe.
One great 'Mass Effect' crossover fanfiction is 'Mass Effect and Star Wars: The Galactic Alliance'. It combines the rich lore of both universes in an exciting way, with characters from 'Mass Effect' interacting with those from 'Star Wars'. Another is 'Mass Effect meets Warhammer 40K', which creates a really unique and action - packed story as the two very different sci - fi settings collide. There's also 'Mass Effect and Halo: The United Front' that has some really interesting character dynamics between the heroes of the three franchises.
I'm not really into fanfiction about Varren in Mass Effect in an adult context. However, if we consider general non - adult fanfiction about Varren, they are often depicted as fierce but also somewhat comical creatures in the Mass Effect universe. Fanfiction might explore their behavior, their relationship with other species, or their role in different planets.
The Reapers are a key element. They are the main threat in the story, aiming to wipe out all advanced organic life. The story also focuses on Shepard's journey to unite the galaxy against this threat. There are various alien races involved, like the Turians, Asari, and Krogan, each with their own interests and contributions to the fight.
The key elements include the rich universe with various species like humans, Turians, and Asari. There's also the concept of the Mass Relays which enable faster - than - light travel across the galaxy.