Penname: DX Machina [Contact] Real name: D.X. Machina
Member Since: February 21 2006
Membership status: Member
Bio:
D.X. Machina has been a part of the GTS community since 1994. He has written a number of works, including Change for a 22, A Few Strange Days, and Homo Sum. D.X. lives in Minnesota.
Web Site: http://gtsorama.wordpress.com
Beta-reader: Yes
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Reviews by DX Machina
DUST by Shijedy Rated: R Round robin starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Summary:

A man wakes up in a new world. He finds himself roughly a quarter inch tall with his head aching from whatever had happened to him. He sets out into the world to find the answers to his predicament as well as explore the world of the giant humans he has found himself in. 


Categories: Giantess, Adventure, Body Exploration, Feet, Unaware
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Micro (1 in. to 1/2 in.)
Size Roles: None
Warnings: This story is for entertainment purposes only.
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 12644 Read Count: 85668
[Report This] Published: February 24 2012 Updated: April 22 2012
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: February 24 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

As I said over at Giantess City, the pacing is perfect -- you're building patiently, and doing a very nice job. This is a very good start indeed, I'm looking forward to seeing where you take it.

The Drawer by SilverFlame Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 7]
Summary:

A man's size turns a simple piece of furniture into an inescapable prison.


Categories: Young Adult 20-29, Entrapment, Gentle
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Minikin (3 in. to 1 in.)
Size Roles: None
Warnings: This story is for entertainment purposes only.
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8087 Read Count: 12140
[Report This] Published: March 23 2012 Updated: March 26 2012
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: March 23 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A very nice start to the story. I'm curious to see where we go from here.



Author's Response:

Thank you very much!

A Girl Named Annie by littlewarrior Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 95]
Summary:

Will Hansen meets an unusual young girl, and stumbles into a strange new world when he offers to house-sit for a friend.


Categories: Teenager (13-19), Young Adult 20-29, Body Exploration, Butt, Feet, Footwear, Mouth Play, Nose, Unaware, Gentle
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Minikin (3 in. to 1 in.)
Size Roles: F/f, F/m, FF/m
Warnings: This story is for entertainment purposes only.
Series: None
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 54483 Read Count: 552085
[Report This] Published: April 06 2012 Updated: August 07 2017
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed
Date: December 12 2012 Title: Chapter 1: Meeting Annie

I just have to say that you've done a very nice job with this so far, and encourage you to do just what you're doing -- write at your own pace. I'm very much looking forward to the denouement.

The Glade by Nom de Plume Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 22]
Summary:

A young woman named Susanna revisits a place of childhood memories. As she strolls among the rocks and trees that she remembers very well, she notices something very...different. It draws her away from familiarity and into the unknown. What she finds there, in a secret hidden place, will plunge her into the realm of wonder.


Categories: Adventure, Body Exploration, Gentle, Mouth Play, Vore
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Minikin (3 in. to 1 in.)
Size Roles: None
Warnings: None
Series: The Cairnbridge Saga
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 27445 Read Count: 70070
[Report This] Published: April 30 2013 Updated: May 17 2013
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 16 2013 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

I missed this the first time around, and I am truly glad I caught it this time. A masterpiece. 

Big Man On Campus by littletoy Rated: X starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 13]
Summary:

Rob gets a lot more than he bargained for when he shrinks in front of the sorority house filled with beautiful young women.


Categories: Gentle, Young Adult 20-29, Adventure, Body Exploration, Entrapment
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Doll (12 in. to 6 in.)
Size Roles: FF/m
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 18080 Read Count: 26082
[Report This] Published: August 04 2013 Updated: August 06 2013
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: August 05 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So is this just a repost, or are you adding on to it? I vote for the latter, of course, but if just the former, it's nice to see this added to the library. 

My Favorite Ex by gtswburg Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 50]
Summary:

Dan Henderson didn't think his life could change much more than it already had.


Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

Warning: This material is intended for mature audiences only.


Categories: Giant, Body Exploration, Feet, Humiliation, Instant Size Change
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Minikin (3 in. to 1 in.)
Size Roles: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 27593 Read Count: 139196
[Report This] Published: August 31 2013 Updated: September 25 2013
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: September 07 2013 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 6

This is a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to more. 

The Manor by Nom de Plume Rated: R starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 15]
Summary:

The sequel to "The Glade."  (I highly recommend that you read that story first.  Otherwise, you'll have no idea what the hell's going on and who these people are.)

Cairnbridge holds many mysteries.  In many ways, it is an enchanted land.  Susanna knows this quite well now.  Perhaps the greatest evidence of this is her new friend, Vincent.  He is a young man of very small stature, yet is capable of extraordinary power.  Quite literally, that which other men can only dream of doing, Vincent makes a reality.  And with Susanna's help, he is growing in power.

There are many mysteries yet to be discovered...but for our two protagonists, there is no greater mystery than the growing love that is between them, as well as the challenges that await...


Categories: Giantess, Adventure, Gentle, Mouth Play, Unaware, Vore
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Minikin (3 in. to 1 in.)
Size Roles: None
Warnings: None
Series: The Cairnbridge Saga
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 28217 Read Count: 53442
[Report This] Published: December 16 2013 Updated: June 17 2014
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 16 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Well. That's an interesting beginning. 

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed
Date: December 17 2013 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

You've set things up very well. And d'aw, Susanna moving to be closer to Vincent. So sweet.

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 19 2013 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I think Vincent has learned a valuable lesson: Don't start eating the food of a drunk giantess unless you're keeping a very, very close eye on her. 

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 20 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I did want to add to my earlier review -- I am deeply appreciative that you haven't made Rebecca into a cliched evil sister. I think there's every possibility she could be a complicating factor for Susanna and Vincent -- quite a serious one, in fact -- but it's not because Rebecca is hiding out, cackling with glee at the possibility of tormenting the tiny. 

Of course, I expected no less of you, but still, it's nice to see you meet my high expectations for you. 

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 21 2013 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Because of that screw-up, I'm done reading! :P

Seriously, I really enjoy this short series, and the way you've made the action flow from the characters, rather than trying to shoehorn them into scenarios. Nothing has happened yet that has made me think, "Oh, well, he's trying to get Vincent swallowed here." You have a handle on your characters, and that makes the story work.

And if I may offer a bit of advice...if you find yourself at a crossroads after chapter seven, ask your characters what they want to do. They probably know. I know a lot of times I've found myself fighting writer's block, it's been because I've been trying to force characters to go in a direction they didn't want to. I can't guarantee anything, of course, but it's worth a shot.

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: December 22 2013 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Those two are ludicrously adorable. 

Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstarstar
Date: March 22 2014 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Very glad to see you writing again! There's a thin line between brave and stupid, and Vincent is right on it, isn't he?



Author's Response:

It's good to be writing again!  Vincent is...well, he's learning.  Sometimes ignorance looks a lot like courage!

Sushi in America by Casanova Rated: X starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 31]
Summary:

Chuxi Zhao (pronounced "choo-shee") is a Chinese scholar studying for a graduate degree in America when he suddenly shrinks in the library.


Categories: Adult 30-39, Giantess, Young Adult 20-29, Feet, Entrapment, Gentle, Humiliation, Instant Size Change, Unaware
Characters: None
Growth: None
Shrink: Lilliputian (6 in. to 3 in.)
Size Roles: F/m
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 22510 Read Count: 94057
[Report This] Published: December 28 2013 Updated: September 01 2014
Reviewer: DX Machina Signed starstarstarstar
Date: December 30 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So far, it's fine, but if I may be so bold, I'd suggest editing your author's note. There's nothing wrong with trying to write realistic characters -- indeed, I applaud the effort -- but there are several active stories right now that feature realistic characters and scenarios. The authors note distracts from the story, which should rise or fall on its own merits, and which so far is good.


Just my $0.02.

Author's Response:

Point taken. Thinking back, I vaguely remember being told that author's notes in general are no-nos, and that the reader's experience should be untampered with at all costs.

Anyway, I'm definitely aware of some of the stories you reference. In fact, your stories in particular (among others) inspired me to write more realistic encounters. I guess I just wanted to remark on the preponderance of fantastical characters/settings (of which I'm certainly guilty), and how I'd like to try my hand at imagining a more life-like shrunken scenario.

Thanks for the review!

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. No money is being made from this work. No copyright infringement is intended.