An excellent start to what could become a great story.

A few small nitpicks, however, to help you along: You tend to switch verb tenses while writing. It seems you often start out describing a scene in present tense then gradually switch to past tense. You should pick one (preferably past tense) and stick to it.

Also, given that you seem to be in favor of using proper gender pronouns based on Ranma's current gender (I absolutely hate reading stories where people don't; it's confusing as hell), referring to her as 'Onna-Ranma' is superfluous. The fact that you're using the pronoun she/her/hers is enough to let us know what gender Ranma is currently in.

Constructive criticism aside, I see that you're writing actively as of this year. I would encourage you to dust this story off and give it another go.

Too bad it seems dead. This is a GREAT story in the making. ^-^
Ciao,
Wes

WOW!! XD I just found out about this fic, and I LOVES IT! XDD But why aren't you updating? It says it's been last updated in 2003... which is like 5 years ago. I really REALLY like this fic, I would really like to see the end... ... ... you're not dead... are you?
I'll put this in my favs... and alert... just in case you do decide to update... XD
Ps. Nabiki is so mean!! XDD But I like her that way a LOT!! XDD
PPs. It's nice to have Genma ... and Akane be... well, at least in mind, kind to Ranma. XD

Now that was a smarter thain normal Genma,a nice change of pace.

Maybe there could be a yuri relationship between Ranma and Akane,

That expore's the emotional side.

This is some of the best fanfic writing that I have ever read! While not overtly funny, there are parts of it that made me laugh out loud. The people depicted are largely in-character and the events of the story hang together logically. I'm envious of your ability.
Thanks for posting.
Mike

Very nice, and cool, and it's too bad that's where it ends, seemed like it was just starting to pick up. ^_^?

Hehe, and stuff. :D

Alex Ultra: Vitter Natter ZOOM!
LATER

It's rare to find a good "Ranma befriends Akane" fic, yet you've done it. This may even be the best. It's hard to say when you consider the one by Cloud Dreamer.

Anyway, I hope you find time to continue this. The delay so far makes it unlikely, but I've seen fics revive after longer delays.

while I was reading this I had this feeling... like everything is so similar... kind of like a deja vu but continuous

At first I thought you copied this story off someone but as I kept reading I remembered...

This is my VERY FIRST Ranma 1/2 fanic that I've read, it was what got me started writing fanfiction in the first place...

...Thank you, for everything

Yo this is a good fic. I'm surprised at just how effectively you can use flashbacks. I know continuous flashbacks in a story can easily make a reader confused and all but you pull it off so well. I wasn't lost for a second. Not only that but it's a really good idea and it's really well written over all. Just... just awesome man. Keep up the good work. I'd really like to read more.

I lie it so far. Very good, espesially with the new additude of Ranm's Dad. Keep up the good work!

Regarding atashi vs ore -
Atashi is actually not so much polite as it is cutesey. If you want to use a polite form of the word 'I,' 'watashi' is the way to go. Ranma could probably get away with using 'boku.' People would look at her crossways for using a masculine form of 'I,' but at the very least it's acceptable for polite speech.

crap, this story is so fuggin cool, plz update soon ^_^

Well, I was hoping this story would have more of a finished ending. Great writing though. Would be nice to see more.

6 months, an important decision (implied on what Tasuku told Ranma about you're either half girl half boy or full woman because their was no cure), and a big mouth mercanary ** (No offense to Nibiki's charcter) equals fun Chaos. unfortunally, nibiki telling Ranma's sercet will hurt him hard and probaly coming to point That he stay as girl forever by chose, force, or depression for lying and desception. based of what happened to Tasuku.

I do like the depth of character you've given everybody. A bit OC, but not entirely unbelievable either. I'll be here for another chapter if you have one.