OOC Thread 11 [Archive]

Richard Martin

11-19-2011, 12:32 PM

My turn.

Name: Richard Martin
Age: 18
Ability: Richard has the ability to transform himself into any form he desires, whether a substance or an animal. He has complete control over his molecules, giving him the abilities and/or properties of the substances/forms/ selected.
Bio: Richard was born in a small town in South Carolina that was anchored by a chemical plant loosely affiliated with Mystech. He was a popular kid who was well-known and liked by his peers, managing to be a great student and good athlete. After the football game, he went with his friends to th local lake to swim when he was unfortunate enough to find the pipe that was being used to pump chemical waste into the water.

His friends still remember his screams. He was never found and, although Mystech hushed up the incident, the resultant uproar in the town kept the lake clean, saving the other residents due to his "death".

In reality Rick awoke days later, horrified to find that his body was changed, becoming the same as whatever he touched. He fled his hometown, deciding not to return in such a horrible condition. Over time, he got some control over his abilities and now tries to understand what happened to hm, hoping that one day he will feel fit to return to his family.

In the coming two years after his encounters with Selene Richard has made greater use of his powers, though he is still learning every day what limits, if any, they may have. He has worked to augment his knowledge through reading books of science, in order to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the forms he can take.

Character Image: Evan Ross

Jessica Hamby

11-27-2011, 03:25 PM

Ok, I got something together. Let me know if it works:

Name: Brenda Castle
AI: Blake Lively
Age: 21
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'8"
Place of Residence: The Royal Suite at the New York Palace Hotel

Bio: Only daughter and heir to NY billionaire elite Castle Family, the top name in luxury hotels and high end real estate in the Manhattan area. Brenda stands to inherit a vast fortune. In 1984 her father, Vincent Castle, was the sole surviving heir of a car accident that killed his real estate magnate father. After successfully taking over Castle Industries for his father, he married his longtime sweetheart Marilyn Rockefeller. As a wedding gift, the Rockefellers sold them ownership of the Rockefeller Center, a complex of commercial buildings stretching over 22 acres of Manhattan, including the world famous Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building. Brenda is an ambitious, type a personality. To insiders she is a prodigy, but to most outsiders she's a 'typical' trust fund baby. She hides her abilities from her family for many reasons, and though she is very popular amongst her classmates, she is never completely herself with anyone. She is currently in her junior year of studies at Columbia University with a major in Architecture, and a minor in Business.

Ability: telepath. She can both hear the thoughts of others and subliminally plant thoughts, but cannot 'speak' telepathically to others. She can also channel psionic energy into 'psycho-blasts', corporeal streams of concussive energy that causes physical as well as mental damage.

Weapons: To meet the requirements of athletics in her school programs, she has taken part in fencing lessons since a young age. As a hobby she collects famous swords. Since money is no object she searches for the authentic swords themselves, and allows the museums to display exact replicas. She has a private collection of almost a hundred bronze, iron and steel blades that includes the legendary Excalibur, along with Joyeuse, Tizona, Colada, Durendal and many other historically significant but unnamed swords.

Harley Quinn

11-27-2011, 09:39 PM

So I TOTALLY forgot about Shay Mitchell from Pretty Little Liars. So i'm changing my AI to her since she fits the look I had in mind more. :) Also, i'm changing her name and using Artemis as her alias. Other than that, everything's the same.

Name: Ana-Leigh Moreau
AI: Shay Mitchell [picture (http://shaymitchell.org/photos/albums/Photoshoots/Headshots%202009/002.jpg)]
Age: 21
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Black
Height: 5'5
Place of Residence: Brooklyn, New York
Alias: Artemis

Bio: Born in Shanghai China, Ana-Leigh was the daughter of US Marine Joseph Moreau and Chinese native Lei Cheng. At 6 years old, her family moved to Joseph's home town of Columbus Georgia in the United States, and remained there until the age of 17. During those 11 years of living in Georgia, Ana's father used their woodsy enviorment to his advantage and taught his daughter the art of hunting, gathering, tracking, and weaponary. She became an expert at throwing knives, spikes, and stars with extreme accuracy; but more importantly, she weilded the bow and arrow like a champion archer. However, that wasn't the extent of her abilities. When hitting puberty at age 11, Ana began to experience odd occurances when practicing her skills out in the woods. It was later discovered that she was a mutant.

Without any concrete training from other mutants, Ana learned how to control and hone her abilities with the aid of her father. During this time, the humans against mutants act was growing strong, and a global company known as MysTech was front and center leading the movement. At age 16, MysTech's power and popularity had grown trumendously, even gathering backing from numerous government officials and "higher ups". And because of the prejuduces and hate against mutants, many narrow minded people [most frequently in the south] took it upon themselves to hunt down mutants and anyone who was aiding or helping them. Deciding the situation was becoming far more dangerous as the days passed, Ana left home in order to protect her mother and father. A year later, Ana finally settled down in Brooklyn New York and has been there ever since. Even though the woods were more her element, she figured the city was so vast that it would be easy to blend in and avoid being caught as a mutant. Working part time as a hostess in an upscale restaurant in the Upper East side, she is currently enrolled in NYU working her way through college in hopes of becoming a lawyer one day.

Powers: Ana-Leigh has the mutant ability to tap into the potential energy contained within an object and transform it into kinetic energy upon touching it. When Ana charges an object and throws it at a target, the object releases this energy explosively on impact. She has also learned to physically manifest smaller objects such as knives and arrows [the largest being a bow, or something of similar stature] out of kinetic energy just by thinking about them. Ana's ability to tap energy also grants her superhuman agility and dexterity, as well as creating a static interference that shields her mind from detection and intrusion by even the most powerful telepaths.

Weapons: She has managed to master the ability to create weapons out of kinetic energy so she doesn't need to carry a physical weapon around. However, her trademark weapon is always a bow and arrow.

Caroline Forbes

11-28-2011, 10:18 AM

Time for a new one, methinks. I've moved all the bio posts from the last thread to here so it's easier.

And here's my character:

Titan

Real name: Andrew Murphy
Occupation: Dock worker, former professional rugby player
Place of residence: Belfast, North of Ireland

Height 6’ 1”
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Blue
Age: 26

Character Image: Jamie Dornan

http://www.after-darkness.com/images/hosted/titan.jpg

Personal appearance: Andrew is slender but muscular, with reddish-brown hair and deep blue eyes. His current occupation leaves him little occasion for dressing up, but Andrew can make jeans and a t-shirt look put together.

Personality: Comical, charming, and just a little bit rude, Andrew has the ability to insult you with one breath and win you over with the next. A man’s man but also a winner with the ladies, he’s the type of guy that’s hard to stay angry at, even if you really really want to.

History: Andrew grew up in Belfast – not the easiest place for a young man, but he survived. He showed an early natural ability for athletics and was successfully recruited in his teens for a small professional rugby club. His speed and agility, and his perfect eye-hand coordination, quickly made him a star. The stress of the limelight finally got to him, though, and he started blowing matches, his natural ability seeming to vanish. He left his professional sport career in disgrace, and was forced when the money ran out to take employment as an ordinary dock worker.

Powers: Andrew is hyperkinetic – his brain’s imaging and muscle control are perfectly aligned with his motor skills, allowing it to process movement at a much faster rate than normal. Therefore, he has perfect aim (he can predict trajectory by sight), perfect balance and highly enhanced motor skills. He must focus in order to be able to use his power, so it can fail him in times of extreme stress.

Silver Swan

11-28-2011, 12:48 PM

This is just a brief write up for Silver Swan as she will appear in the upcoming non canon storyline.

Silver Swan

Real Name: Sharon Kelly
Professional Stage Name: Siryn

Occupation: Publicly- Singer, Dancer ,Entertainer ; Secretly- Vigilante against Mystech

Legal Status: The general populace is unaware that Sharon Kelly/Siryn is the Silver Swan

Age: 28
Height: 5'11'
Weight: 150
Eyes: Silver
Hair: Blonde; Silver streaks appear through her blonde hair while operating as Silver Swan

Personal Apperance: Tall, Fit, Feminine and robust, Sharon has a stronger physical constitution than a baseline human or even some mutants due to her unique status as a mutate.. Her silver eyes are striking. Her fashion sense is bold and often avant garde.

Peronality: As Sharon/Siryn -Mercurial but unlike her mainstream version, who struggled w/ psychosis and homicidal tendencies, her mercurial disposition can be defined as animated, lively, sprightly, spirited and quick witted. Beneath her spirited exterior there is a world of haunt, pain and coldness that drives her when she is operating as Silver Swan. Her campaign against Mystech is obsessive and sometimes gets the better of her judgement. Sharon is not a woman to take orders or be controlled and will respond harshly to those who try.

History: Several years ago Sharon was captured by Mystech during a trip with her friends to a cottage in Arklay Forest. Her friends were all murdered in the forest by creatures that lurked within. Sharon herself was "rescued" by uniformed, well armed men, only to be taken to a large, looming mansion that sat in the highest reaches of Arklay Forest. From there, she was confirmed to be a human with an "A" genetic structure (anamolous, possessing mutant genetic potential). She attempted to escape, only to be confronted by horrors within the mansion that defied even the most graphic horror movie. Despite her spirit and courage, she was soon overwhelmed and recaptured.

She was sent to the Citadle, the sprawling underground facility underneath New York City which was Mystech's cutting edge laboratory where some of their darker endeavors such as biological & chemical weapons were being developed, not to mention experiementation on humans & mutants.

Sharon was tortured as their scientests and geneticists along with their Genegineer, whose own mutant power was to catalyze the mutant powers/potential in others, sought to catalyze her mutant potential and mold it and HER to their specifications. The process was WORSE than being turned "inside out."

Sharon was eventually transformed into the powerful mutate, Silver Swan and was intended to be used as one of their ultimate bio weapons under the "Super Soldier" project. Many changes were made in order to fashion her into a powerhouse and ultimate killing machine but before the most critical change of all- behavioral modifcations- could be administered to bring her firmly under Mystech's control, The Citadel was attacked by a group of Six mutants, one of whom had a sister that was being held captive and tortured in the Citadel and who also happened to be the daughter of one of the doctors presiding over Sharon's own torture and transformation.

Sharon rebelled against her captors, using her newly unleashed power to kill the entire medical team assigned to her as well as the enforcers dispatched to keep her in check. But she was too disoriented, with no idea just where she was, in order to make escape from the Citadle itself. She never made contact with the band of mutants who had attacked the Citadle and was not immediately aware that they were killed as the Citadle nearly went into critical meltdown. Sharon's own new found high degree of durability/invulnerability allowed her to survive but she was forced into hiding within the honeycombed structure of the Citadle.

Some time passed before Sharon found a chance to finally escape the Citadle when another powerfull mutant came, seeking vengeance for her fallen friend (who was a member of the band of mutants who died months earlier). The Citadel was ravaged and all but destroyed in the final battle between MorningStar and Black.

With no family and no friends, Sharon was left to find her own way in life as she was now. Using her sonic powers, she has cemented her status as a wildly popular singer of pop, dance and electronica music. Her success has allowed her to call The Parthenon hotel home, though she is rarely in her Diamond Executive Suite due to her schedule both as an entertainer...AND as a bloodthirsty vigilante who secretly stalks and seeks revenge against Mystech. She leads a double life- popular entertainer by day, stalking , revenge seeking vigilante by night. The pressures and toll of living such a wildly double life may not be immediately realized by Sharon, who has all but lost sight of HERSELF between Siryn the popstar on one end and Silver Swan the vengeful mutate vigilante on the other.

Powers: Superstrength (90 ton range), Invulnerability, Highspeed (beyond mach) flight, Various sonic manifestations including a Sonic Scream, Generation/projection of adamantium spinning stars at high velocity, telepathic control over all species of birds.

Weapons/Paraphernalia: adamantium body armor, adamantium wings that can be used as massive scythe like blades or sheathed and completely concealed.

Skills: Superb aerial combatant and olympic class athlete

Caroline Forbes

12-08-2011, 06:33 PM

I'm working on some reshoots Saturday - Tuesday. These could be shorter days than normal or they could be extra long, I have no way of knowing. I'm going to try and get on at least Sunday and Tuesday but I can't promise it. If I get home and have to leave again in six hours I'm choosing sleep.

:)

Jill Monroe

12-08-2011, 07:15 PM

ill be posting tommorow night so maybe by then lexi will get a post in too. if not we'll move along as we do :)

Caroline Forbes

12-09-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm no longer working those days so I'll be here :)

Brenda Castle

12-11-2011, 04:08 PM

I'm posting now. Sorry, the thursday-saturday stretch has become a routinely rigorous stint for me lol

Richard Martin

12-11-2011, 07:59 PM

No problem. I posted back as soon as I saw. Perhaps we will get a bit in before it gets hectic again.

Harley Quinn

12-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Sorry i've been MIA in the game. Between the holiday rush at work and studying for my final this week, i've been swamped. I promise it will slow down for me after this week. :) I'll definitely be posting tomorrow! Promise!!

Also, Friday i'm leaving to visit my grandmother for Christmas and i'll be gone until Sunday. I might have internet access, but i'm not sure yet. Like I said, this week is pretty hectic for me.

Jill Monroe

12-13-2011, 04:28 PM

I'm w/o net access @ home for the next few days as I actively search for a new provider. clearwire is fucking SHIT & I'm not dealing w/ them anymore. Soooo I won't be able to post on here during the evening for the next few days.

I'll be back up & running @ home as soon as i can.

Harley Quinn

12-21-2011, 12:39 AM

Hey guys, sorry for being MIA lately. With the Christmas this week i've been really busy with work, shopping, and preparing for family to come down. I know i've been cued in via Alycia, so i'll try and post when I get some free time. I just didn't want to throw together a half ass post since it was such an intense set up.

Jill Monroe

12-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Players of the Six, I'd like to introduce our newest permanet cast member, Screen Legend (real name De). She will join us in the Six when we resume our current "mainstream" story. De has a rpg background centered on Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Her character is Cassandra Johnson aka RUBY, a vamp w/ ties to Sam's character Belladonna.

Please welcome her!

She will be adding her character's bio to the Six guide & main cast thread for everyone to view & she will now be posting in the OOC thread.

Rampage

12-21-2011, 10:23 AM

Welcome!!

More women...heaven help the outnumbered. :P

Screen Legend

12-21-2011, 10:32 AM

Hello! :wave:

My name is De. Okay so a little backstory:

I loved Clueless. My favourite character on the show/movie is Dionne. So, since my name is Mandie in real life, I decided to shorten Mandie to an even simpler name, De [Dee]. Just in case you were wondering. I'm nervous right now, so I tend to run on so I'll break the ice by busting out some crazy dance moves:

:dancecalvin:

As Farrah said, I have experience in RPGs. I was involved in a "Buffy" RPG many moons ago and even before that, I was involved in a "Charmed" story [which didn't last long]. So, I'm looking forward to being a part of The Six and interacting with all of you. :)

Harley Quinn

12-21-2011, 12:35 PM

Welcome De! :)

And thanks for your understanding Farrah. Also, any word on if Lexi's going to be back for the mainstream storyline?

Jill Monroe

12-21-2011, 12:41 PM

I did hear from Lexi. She wants to stay on (both w/ this & the mainstream story we will resume) & will be ready to better do that after xmas. She's got a hell of alot going on. She mentioned an accident & something happened to her dog :( (i dont have the details).

Caroline Forbes

12-21-2011, 11:11 PM

Aw :( I hope everything's okay. Great to see you posting again Lexi :)

Welcome De :)

Harley Quinn

12-22-2011, 12:01 AM

Aww that sucks. :( I know my dog Alice is not doing to well either. She's getting really old and I don't know how much longer she'll be around. It's always tough either losing or having issues with pets. :( As for accidents, I totally sympathize with that.

Screen Legend

12-22-2011, 09:02 AM

^ I concur. :( My beloved cat died back in July of old age. I miss her...

The accident does not sound good. I don't know what's going on, but I'm hoping nobody is seriously injured.

Caroline Forbes

01-03-2012, 06:21 PM

Are we going to assume Delilah has any knowledge of the White Queen or Hellfire Club and their ties to MysTech?

Richard Martin

01-03-2012, 06:28 PM

No idea on that one. I suppose it will either be a HUGE revelation or confirming what she knows already.

EDIT: From the clues I see in the arc, she will know about Mystech but not the White Queen/Hellfire Club stuff.

Jill Monroe

01-03-2012, 09:56 PM

Delilah should try to run a check on that name w/ Clandestine inc but just like Haleigh drew a near blank the first time SHE tried in mainstream, Delilah will come up w/ nothing. But the name "Hellfire" should conjure memories of a conversation Delilah had w/ Karen shortly before Morgan & the others perished in this timeline. Delilah should remember that Christopher Victory had a membership to the Hellfire Club & that Karen thought...KNEW he was having an affair w/ someone @ the club.

A pm w/ further details is coming your way, Vil. :)

Screen Legend

01-04-2012, 06:34 PM

Jill Monroe

01-04-2012, 06:43 PM

So who's who in the story right now?

I know that Farrah is Silver Swan, Oracle, and...Alycia? CF is Delilah, Sam is Ana Leigh and maybe Brenda? Am I right? Rampage is...Rich?

I'm not sure who plays Bishop/Conner, Malice, and any other character I may have missed.

I am really enjoying this story. :D I love it.

several long standing players in the six play multiple characters.

Oracle is the narrarator of the Six & is usually handled by me.

Alycia Barnett & Malice = Me

Bishop/Connor = Caroline Forbes (MorningStar)

Rich= Rampage

Ana-Leigh= Sam

Brenda= Lexi (who normally plays Black Widow in the mainstream Six)

btw- LEXI, De (Screen Legend) has just joined the Six & will be joining us in playing when we resume the next mainstream storyline :)

Glad you're reading & enjoying, De. Always feel free to ask questions when you need to. This way you'll better know what's going on & have an easier time joining in when the time comes. :nod:

Brenda Castle

01-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Hey De, I'm Lexi.

I am Brenda, lol. ;)

Nice to have another member on here. :)

Jill Monroe

01-07-2012, 08:27 PM

players of the six involved in the current non-canon storyline. please resume labeling your posts to identify where you are. you can be general w/ just saying "illustra" or what not but please label them. i think it helps make the flow look better. thanks :nod:

Harley Quinn

01-15-2012, 11:47 AM

Just to let everyone know, i'll be going into surgery on Tuesday in a second attempt to fix my jaw. I'll definitely be hopped up on pain medication, so i'll probably be out for at least a week, maybe two depending on how i'm feeling.

I've already contacted Farrah and she said she would help carry Ana-Leigh along while i'm gone. However I wanted to tell you guys so you know I didn't randomly just bail. ;)

Rampage

01-15-2012, 12:04 PM

Good luck to you.

Caroline Forbes

01-15-2012, 12:54 PM

Just take care of yourself - don't worry about us. We'll be here :)

Jill Monroe

01-15-2012, 01:44 PM

You rest & take care of yourself, Sam :nod: We're not going anywhere.

Brenda Castle

01-16-2012, 08:28 AM

Yeah girl, take it easy. Your health comes first!

Caroline Forbes

01-16-2012, 05:51 PM

I don't have internet at my apartment. I'm going to try and pick up a modem tomorrow but right now I'm at Starbuck's.

Screen Legend

01-16-2012, 08:32 PM

Hi!

I'm still here. Just wanted you all to know that in case you start Cass' story soon. I really don't know if that's the plan, but I just thought I'd apologize if that's the case.

No, I'm using my mom's computer because I forgot my laptop in Toronto so I won't be on as often as I'd like. But I'm still here, don't you worry. :D

Sam, I really hope you get better. Don't rush things and take as much time as you need. :)

Also, special thanks to CF for helping me with my Six character forum thing. :D

Harley Quinn

01-17-2012, 08:49 PM

Just wanted everyone to know I made it through my surgery okay. :) I'll be lurking around the board but again, I won't be participating in the six for a week or so.

Thanks again everyone for your understanding. :) <3

Caroline Forbes

01-17-2012, 09:18 PM

I hope you're feeling okay Sam!

Screen Legend

01-23-2012, 01:22 PM

I know I asked Farrah this already in a PM, but I thought that a post can go more in-depth about it. :) Refresh my memory, what's the difference between mainstream and non-mainstream?

Also, I know that you all play multiple characters whereas I'll be only playing one. Once I get settled into the gist of things, I may be wanting to play multiple characters too. I just feel that one character is all I can handle right now. :( In fact, I'm actually already planning another character in my head.

A question in relation to this storyline: when Mina had that trip into Morgan's apartment, she came into contact with both Ororo and Spellbinder...only Spellbinder was a demon-something? I thought Spellbinder/Morgan was good? Or has MysTech made her into something awful for their purposes and somehow made Morgan's loved ones think she was dead? You know, you don't have to answer. I can see I may have a LOT of reading to do. Just point me to the very first story and I can try and read up on everything that has happened - both mainstream and non-mainstream. :)

Rampage

01-23-2012, 01:45 PM

Mainstream mean a Six story in regular continuity...non-mainstream assumes a different universe/dimension and often has either altered Six characters or different characters altogether. In some cases, only one or two members of the Six might anchor a non-canon story.

Spellbinder was demonic in form because she is the ruler of Limbo, a demonic dimension that is accessed when she uses her stepping disks. In Limbo, Spellbinder has the power of a goddess, likely even too powerful for all of the remaining members of the team to withstand. As a part of he lineage as ruler of this dimension, she has a "Darkchilde" form, a form that is demonic in nature and results in a much more bloodthirsty and ruthless demeanor.

This is the extreme Cliff Notes of this. I would suggest you start here. (http://www.screen-gems.net/showthread.php?t=6). I imagine that Spell will also give you a much better sense of what she is about.

Harley Quinn

01-23-2012, 02:55 PM

The reason why we have alternate universes really stems for the character of Spellbinder. She has a power called "stepping discs" which she can create a stepping disc and travel from one place to another, whether it's from one room to another or from New York to London within seconds. But this also allows her to travel to the dimension Limbo in which she "rules" that Garrick explained about. BUT, the discs are so powerful that she can also travel from this reality [the normal six reality] to other alternate realities [where the six might exist, but it may be a different form of the six]. And Spellbinder is unique in the fact that in this universe she IS good, however her evil alternate is Darkchilde, which can be found in other alternate universes.

A very good example is the storyline where Ava and Alison are consumed by one of Spellbinders discs and "lost" in an alternate universe where the rest of the six have to go search and rescue them. It gives great examples of what we're talking about.

Also, my character Persephone is an example of being from an "alternate universe". She wasn't originally from the six's timeline, she was brought back from an alternate universe and made apart of the team.

Hopefully I didn't completely confuse you lol.

Caroline Forbes

01-23-2012, 05:10 PM

And I wouldn't worry about playing multiple characters. That just happens because we are a small group and sometimes need additional ones. Or especially in alternate universes, sometimes it gives us a chance to play a new character just for something different.

I don't think I played a second character for years, and even that was just for one storyline.

:)

Screen Legend

01-23-2012, 06:44 PM

Aww thanks guys! :D Everything was/is very helpful.

Jill Monroe

01-23-2012, 06:57 PM

The others have done a fine job covering your questions :nod: I just want to add that the best way to familiarize yourself w/ the Six & our flow will be to read along (both the current non-canon story & peruse the Arcane Archives section for past stories) but to continue to ask any questions you may have & any of the players can answer :)

Jill Monroe

01-27-2012, 08:45 PM

Sam, Garrick, continue w/ what you're doing :nod: be somewhat vague about WHERE exactly the "rec room" floor is in Illustra though for the time being. Lexi, have Brenda join in w/ them as soon as you can.

I'll be posting tommorow @ some point but i dont want anyone else to be held up. I want more ineraction between the new members of the emerging team :)

Jessica Hamby

01-30-2012, 02:18 PM

K. Sorry I've been absent lol I forgot to mention I am in the process of getting a new apt. But I'll post asap

Caroline Forbes

01-31-2012, 11:02 AM

Ooh good luck with the move! :D

Jill Monroe

01-31-2012, 09:24 PM

Garrick, Sam, you guys can carry on w/ this. :) I'm looking forward to it. Lexi, if you can get Brenda in the impromptu training session w/ Brenda that'll be good but if not, don't worry...Oracle will provide some cues after these two are finished w/ this plot point.

& P.S.- Good luck w/ that move, Lexi! :nod:

Richard Martin

01-31-2012, 10:00 PM

Good luck moving dear...focus on that for real. Nothing worse than a crappy spot because you rushed the ONE chance you had to get it perfect.

Jill Monroe

02-28-2012, 08:43 AM

I'll be leaving for detroit for a funeral this coming thursday & I won't return to nashville till that following monday.

vil is out due to personal business but will return when she is able :)

we may be moving slow...but we're moving. :nod:

Caroline Forbes

03-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Lexi/Garrick if you let me know what "code" names you want your characters to use, I'll edit my latest post to use them rather than their first names.

:)

Harley Quinn

03-06-2012, 07:37 PM

Hey, sorry i've been MIA. I was released to go back to work from my doctor 2 weeks ago and it's been kicking my ass. Being out for 6 weeks and basically laying around definitely takes a toll on you when you're used to being on your feet all day. But i'm starting to get used to my routine again.

And on a positive note, I had my brackets that were keeping my jaw shut removed today!! And after almost 9 years of issues, I can finally open my mouth correctly. I'm still a bit swollen, but that's normal with any surgery. But other than that, i'm good as gold. :D

Caroline Forbes

03-07-2012, 01:12 PM

That's great Sam!!

Jill Monroe

03-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Good to read, Sam :nod: glad you're on the mend!

I'll be posting this weekend. Things are a bit chaotic for me right now :( but itll be better this weekend. see you all on here then.

Jill Monroe

03-13-2012, 04:08 PM

so...i had a meltdown @ work. a big one.

& @ that time...I couldn't have cared LESS about that job, those ppl, this town.

i'm obviously skipping the details @ the moment...but i wanted to let you all know that I'm still here...I'm just not quite myself right now.

im very TIRED...i want to leave this place.

Jill Monroe

03-17-2012, 03:13 PM

good news. ive got a new GREAT wireless internet connection @ home now so ill be back on more reguarly.

there's been some surprising, positive developments @ my job too.

you all bear w/ me!

Richard Martin

03-17-2012, 08:36 PM

good to hear on both counts...

Harley Quinn

03-18-2012, 10:40 PM

I'm just going to apologize now for my lack of posting here and on the board first and foremost. Things are just hectic right now in my life, especially on the job front. After returning from my 5 week hiatus from work, everything had seemed to go to hell between people going on vacations or quitting. We're so short staffed that I had my first 2 days off this weekend in over 2 weeks. They're finally training some new people, so i'm hoping that means my schedule will go back to normal within the next couple weeks. My creativity is just not present...i'm sorry. :(

Caroline Forbes

03-18-2012, 10:55 PM

Take care of you babe :)

Jill Monroe

03-20-2012, 09:09 AM

I think its a difficult time for all of us. W/ deaths of loved ones, issues @ work etc. Thanks for checking in, Sam, & believe me, we understand.

We're not going anywhere.

Just come back when you're able :) like we all do.

Screen Legend

03-25-2012, 02:54 PM

Guys, this story is SO good. I don't want it to end.

Question: Who is Mina? I mean, who is that in the picture?

Caroline Forbes

03-25-2012, 02:56 PM

Zoe Tapper

Jill Monroe

03-26-2012, 12:38 PM

Screen Legend

03-26-2012, 12:56 PM

De, just a little FYI - sometimes characters will "carry" other characters in their posts w/ non consequential actions if the player is absent & we need to progress, but we refrain from "speaking" for the character unless we're quoting something they've already posted or unless you've made arrangements w/ the player of that character via for some special post. :)

Gotcha. :)

By the way, does anyone know why my Cass banner isn't showing up? I have it hosted on Picasa but it's not showing up, and yet, another banner for BB which is hosted in the same place, shows up in my sig there? I also opened a Photobucket account to see if it worked on there and it doesn't?? It makes no sense. :(

Caroline Forbes

03-26-2012, 01:18 PM

It's because you didn't have a regular signature, so it doesn't know to post yours.

Caroline Forbes

03-29-2012, 07:58 PM

Hello all - I have the flu accompanied by a migraine that will not get better. I hope tomorrow I'll be feeling better enough to post but this is the first time I could even turn the computer on, and the light from the screen is too painful to read. My apologies :(

Jill Monroe

03-29-2012, 08:29 PM

girl forget posting...go to the DOCTOR!? :eek: please take care of yourself. :( it sounds like you've been walloped.

Arsenal

03-29-2012, 10:46 PM

Sorry for the delays...work has caught me by the nuts this week. Give me one more day...I promise I will cook up a post.

Caroline Forbes

03-30-2012, 01:58 PM

girl forget posting...go to the DOCTOR!? :eek: please take care of yourself. :( it sounds like you've been walloped.
Better today. I just keep needing to put my head down. I haven't hurled that much in at least 20 years lol. I haven't had the flu in forever so I think I might just have gotten hit hard by it this time.

Jill Monroe

04-04-2012, 10:12 AM

I need some opinions from the other players about an idea ive had.

Morgan's father, Christopher, had a latent x-factor gene that has manifested in all of his known children in the form of affinity/control of the elements - Morgan (wind), Blaze (fire), Jasmine (water). Were it not for Morgan's mother, Karen and her mystical heritage of Hecate, she would have been a wind elemental.

The only element not seen so far has been earth.

Would it make for an interesting storyline in the future to have a vengeful sibling (possibly male) with the power of an earth elemental targeting Spellbinder, Firebird & possibly Shadow Weaver?

Again, this is just a general idea. So lemme know what you think?

Caroline Forbes

04-04-2012, 01:54 PM

Screen Legend

04-04-2012, 06:59 PM

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 08:58 AM

^ I don't know those characters, other than Spellbinder and Shadow Weaver, but that sounds pretty darn interesting. :)

Okay, I have to ask: how am I doing so far? Anything I should change for next time? How is Cass doing so far? I'm here - and willing - to learn. Being the new kid on the block, I'd love to have some feedback.

I think you're off to a good start, De. :)

You have character dialogue & interaction down quite well.

Your "action" posts w/ Cass fighting the zombies were quite nice - like the contrast of Cass' petite doll like appearence to her fluid moves & savage instinct in battle. The one thing I want to caution you on is to not over do it or go too far w/ Cass' actions in a battle. Definitely be creative but always make sure you're following cues from Oracle specific to Cass.

Being creative, paying attention to details, following cues are the main things I'm looking for from all the players in the game :nod:

If you ever have an questions or difficulties, don't hesitate to ask here or contact me via pm. The other players here will be glad to answer & help you as am I.

Sometimes there may be something that another character needs to do w/ or get from yours & in that case, the player will PM you to work out those details & you guys just go w/ it.

I like Cass :nod: I look forward to her joining the game as a permanent character when we return to mainstream time.

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 10:37 AM

I would say it probably has to do with the story you put him in. Because, yeah, the bastard children thing has been done twice, but since we didn't get to do too much with Frost, a vengeful one could be fun. I think it all comes down to the situation you put him in, and I have confidence you could make it a good story :)

good point about the bastard children lol & this would not help christopher's rep as raging bed hopping whore either :haha:

i thought since all the other elements were manifested to see a sibling w/the earth element who absolutely despised their siblings & karen.

if i was going to do something w/ this - i'd need one of you to play them but @ the moment i dont see this idea being big enough for a whole storyline. perhaps a sideplot involving Morgan, Firebird & Karen being stalked to a violent, life threatening degree. maybe the sibling could be perverted by christopher experimenting on them in the Citadle & have a monstrous appearence (& deadly level of power) but still maintained their human consciousness & awareness.

Arsenal

04-05-2012, 11:19 AM

A nice idea. The key is who is the mother? Is she alive?

An idea would be for him to be illegitimate, unacknowledged, constantly craving his father's approval/attention so he willingly was experimented on with his father's love as the carrot, and a hatred of the others for his father's death, especially since he was never acknowledged publicly before Christopher's death.

Caroline Forbes

04-05-2012, 12:07 PM

maybe the sibling could be perverted by christopher experimenting on them in the Citadle & have a monstrous appearence (& deadly level of power) but still maintained their human consciousness & awareness.

I like this idea, but maybe not go so far as to have him be like a super soldier/Pursuer etc. Something different would be cool. :)

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 12:22 PM

oh yes. they would retain their consciousness, memory, intellect etc. the only thing worse than a monster sometimes, is a monster w/ an all too human "cause"

Harley Quinn

04-05-2012, 12:59 PM

It would actually be pretty interesting if Helena ended up being the child's mother. Given Karen, Helena, and Christopher's history lol.

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 01:05 PM

NICE.

the child blames helena for not rescuing him/her from christopher & the citadle. he/she hates morgan & firebird since they both had [somewhat] better relationships w/ their father & some point in their young lives while christopher used his pending approval & "love" as a carrot to manipulate him/her in the citadle.

Among other things this is A situation where Karen & Helena would be forced to work together again.

Caroline Forbes

04-05-2012, 01:18 PM

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 01:30 PM

That WOULD be interesting.

I know you would never do this, but if the child was put up for adoption by Karen or Blaze's mother, and the child could be pissed that their sibling was cared for when they weren't.

:D

hmmm now im thinking [as they pop into my head]:

it was never revealed who Firebird's mother...would it be too much to retcon & say Helena bore two children from CHristopher, Firebird & the earth elemental?

If Helena's the mother how to explain her absence from Blaze & earth elemental's life.

Karen was willing to take Blaze but refused to take the other child. (an act of cruel rejection more in line w/ Karens from alternate timelines). this all would have to predate morgan's time w/ valiant, where she met blaze which would mean her mother lied about not knowing Blaze & the other sibling's existence.

Christopher wanted children to experiment on but Morgan was too well protected by Karen & Verna. Karen used her position & influence as a doctor to have Blaze & Jasmine removed from him for their safety but would not take them into her home. He steals his child w/ Helena away. (this one is probably too much of a retcon & would fly in the face of "mainstream" history ...especially w/ Frost)

Christopher harvested ova from Helena during their affair & created the child in a lab completely w/out her knowledge.

Arsenal

04-05-2012, 01:44 PM

You could make the Earth elemental hideous at birth so Helena rejected her. I assume she will have some morph abilities, so you can make her pretty now if you wish. Firebird and the Earth elemental could be fraternal twins.

You could keep the other child from Karen or have Karen reject her as well, fearful of how to raise her. She could be simply left to Christopher as the scientist in a rare time the three agree on something.

From there it could be VERY interesting, depending on how much of a monster Christopher Victory really is. I have some horribly cool ideas.

Caroline Forbes

04-05-2012, 02:25 PM

hHe steals his child w/ Helena away. (this one is probably too much of a retcon & would fly in the face of "mainstream" history ...especially w/ Frost)

What if Christopher had no hand in the child's raising? Say he had given the mother something while pregnant, and one twin came out fine and the other monstrous as a result. He thinks the baby died, or in some other way the child is abandoned.

Jill Monroe

04-05-2012, 06:53 PM

What if Christopher had no hand in the child's raising? Say he had given the mother something while pregnant, and one twin came out fine and the other monstrous as a result. He thinks the baby died, or in some other way the child is abandoned.

oh he's got to be the the ultimate one in the wrong no matter what. that's why i thought of the backstory of him having the child @ the citadle & experimenting on him is key. this plot would be for drama definitely & sam's idea about helena being the mother just really struck me.

but now i also like the idea of karen being apart of the blame in the child's tragedy as well.

the questions i have now are explaining how/why helena would not have known OR if she knew, allowed her child to be subjected to this.

garrick's idea of her having fraternal twins & the earth elemental being hideous due to immediate manifestation of helena's power in him/her causing Helena to reject the child is one thought.

Or Christopher drugged Helena and harvested her ova during their affair (sort of like what happened to the White Queen & the Stepford Cuckoos) & "growing" the child in a lab.

Or Christopher bringing the babies Blaze & earth elemental to Karen after Helena rejected them both only to have Karen cruelly do the same due to her own hatred & betrayal over the affair & (as garrick suggested) fearful of how to raise him/her.

The unwanted baby could be simply left to Christopher as the scientist in a rare time the three agree on something...a shameful secret they all had.

This would present other complications as well, like Karen never telling Morgan about Blaze before Valiant etc.

The kid would have plenty of people to hate and go after. Karen & Helena would be more culpable than Morgan & Firebird and of course there's the reaction of the others in the Six.

It would really flesh out the backstory of those two & why they hated each other & even though they viciously fought...they never flat out tried to destroy one another.

Screen Legend

04-05-2012, 07:28 PM

I think you're off to a good start, De. :)

You have character dialogue & interaction down quite well.

Your "action" posts w/ Cass fighting the zombies were quite nice - like the contrast of Cass' petite doll like appearence to her fluid moves & savage instinct in battle. The one thing I want to caution you on is to not over do it or go too far w/ Cass' actions in a battle. Definitely be creative but always make sure you're following cues from Oracle specific to Cass.

Being creative, paying attention to details, following cues are the main things I'm looking for from all the players in the game :nod:

If you ever have an questions or difficulties, don't hesitate to ask here or contact me via pm. The other players here will be glad to answer & help you as am I.

Sometimes there may be something that another character needs to do w/ or get from yours & in that case, the player will PM you to work out those details & you guys just go w/ it.

I like Cass :nod: I look forward to her joining the game as a permanent character when we return to mainstream time.

Cool. Thanks. :D I will try my best to not overdo anything. :)

Harley Quinn

04-06-2012, 12:22 PM

Jill Monroe

04-07-2012, 03:55 PM

Helena's a massive bitch, but I don't think she would ever disown her child. Especially since she's so protective of the Quartermaine name and her family's legacy [hence why she never accepted Alexis as a Quartermaine because of Adam Chandler being her biological father].

So if you were to go this route of Helena being the bastard child's mother, I would suggest either what you suggested Farrah; Christopher harvested her ova during their affair in hopes to gain Helena's mutate gene for his experiement, OR, Helena DID give birth to a child, however there were "complications" and Christopher convinced Helena that the child died in order to take it away and experiment on in without her knowledge. This could also be a catalyst as to why she is more ruthless now, vindictive of Karen [jealous of her family], and adds another twist to the mix.

Just a suggestion. :)

i really like the idea of the earth elemental child being helena's but i think it'll be to much to retcon the six's history to say firebird is as well so i wont do that.

looking back over Helena's history in the six, you're right about her being protective of her Quartermaine name & legacy. It's certainly in line w/Christopher's behavior to do something as obscene as harvesting helena's ova. but i think it would be more dramatic if (using a combo of yours & Garrick's suggestion) when the baby was born...her X gene manifested in the child @ birth causing the child to look rather horrific. the baby's physical appearence soon stabilized after being born, a sign of Helena's power manifesting in the child but it was a very DIFFICULT labor & Christopher convinces a weary & distraught Helena there were "complications" & the child was lost. ultimately christopher took the child away & kept him/her hidden, experimenting on him/her etc.

The trauma of pain & loss of her child changed Helena on many levels. this could also explain some of why she was so brutal w/ Alexis (Shockwave) of the Six & so willing to see her become a catspaw of Malice & the hellfire club but that's up to you, Sam.

This could also be a catalyst as to why she is more ruthless now, vindictive of Karen [jealous of her family], and adds another twist to the mix.

this is something karen never knew about. but while the revelation of the child itself isnt AS devastating (since she went through the same thing w/ Blaze & Jasmine)...the horror of what Christopher did to Helena & the child & the danger being posed to her daughter (& Blaze) prompts Karen to reach out to Helena. If nothing else, they must work together again (much like during the Set storyline).

there's the violence this child will becapable of & the hatred & contempt he/she has against Morgan & Blaze, who he/she resents b/c of their lives & their [seemingly] "much better" relationships w/ their shared father; the danger he/she poses is primarily focused on the sisters & the six & the hellfire club. even though the child is technically a part of mystech's legacy...that's not his/her driving motivation.

Arsenal

04-07-2012, 10:14 PM

I like it, especially because I think the team can be bigger than just Mystech. Having another arch-enemy who is not Mystech-centric is great.

Harley Quinn

04-07-2012, 11:08 PM

I like it too! And I think it would give more dimension and layers to Helena and the Helena/Karen relationship. :)

Jill Monroe

04-16-2012, 02:41 PM

Hello, this is the start of a special discussion regarding the Six.

As you know...we are currently down to 4 players w/ 1 new player just joining on.

I feel that the game is a key part of this board & I hope it is a source of entertainment for you all as much as it is me.

We've lost several great players in the last two years & that loss has effected game flow.

The remaining players are terrific & I'm looking forward to working more w/ De, who's joined as us w/ her character "Ruby".

But there have been some concerns brought to me that I feel must be discussed amongst us all so that we can keep the game going strong & working well.

Sam, can you share w/ the others what you shared w/ me?

Screen Legend

04-16-2012, 03:14 PM

I feel that the game is a key part of this board & I hope it is a source of entertainment for you all as much as it is me.

I have really enjoyed following along with the storyline. It's been really interesting and all the characters are really unique. :)

We've lost several great players in the last two years & that loss has effected game flow.

Really? :(

If you need me to step up, I will gladly play other characters aside from Ruby. Seriously.

Harley Quinn

04-16-2012, 03:44 PM

Well, first of all, I just want to come out and say that i've enjoyed this game so much the past 7 years. It's been a great source of entertainment. The first website that I would check would be SG to see who's posted and what has come to pass in the six. I would get excited to see who would write what and how everyone would react once a plot point was presented. It's been amazing.

With that said, the past year i've noticed a lot of changes in the six. I believe the biggest effect being Lexi's disappearance since she's such a huge part of the game. But also the frequent stalls in the game's flow due to personal issues and real life situations. It's come to the point where Farrah PMed me earlier asking when I was planning on returning....and I honestly wasn't sure I wanted to. Not because I don't like RPing. Not because I don't like this game. And certainly not because I don't like any of you. But mainly because I miss the old days. I miss when I used to be excited to read and post, whereas now it feels more like a chore. I miss the days where there would be 5-10 posts a day within the six and you had to catch up with your post, as opposed to maybe 1 post every 4 days [if that].

I explained all this to Farrah, but I also made sure to tell her that i'm not willing to give up on this game. It's been around 7 years. It's probably the longest flowing storyline RPG out there. However, I think there needs to be some changes otherwise i'm not sure if I have the desire to return. It wouldn't be fair to you guys who are playing in this game for me to half ass my posts, or to hold up the game just because I wasn't honest with how i've been feeling. So basically....that's what this meeting is about.

Believe me, I understand everyone has lives outside of this board. I have a lot going on in my own life. But I remember when we first signed up for this Farrah said that everyone needed to post at least once to twice a day to keep the flow of the game going. And that's since stalled out. Like I said, real life takes priority...however it does make it hard for me to want to continue when we have to wait a week for someone to post a reply. This current non-cannon storyline we're in was supposed to be a few weeks long, just until we knew if Lexi was returning. But in actuality it's been going on since December. This is what I mean by stalling.

So basically, i'm at a cross roads. I want to continue on with this game because I do love it and love RPing with all of you. However I don't want to half ass it because i'm not enjoying it anymore. So Farrah wanted to make a meeting to get everyone else's opinions and to see if we can make some changes.

Caroline Forbes

04-16-2012, 05:46 PM

I miss the days when we were all on at the same time too, though on the other hand, there were plenty of times when I ended up away from the board and coming back made me all apprehensive because I knew how far behind I was going to be and that it was going to feel impossible to catch up. It was almost easier not to come online. And I don't want to lose anyone in this game because they end up having to be away and then don't feel like they can come back from it. Specifically, I really don't want Lexi to leave the RPG because she cringes at the thought of having to come on to all those posts.

Maybe the answer is we stop waiting on people to post? (This isn't a slight at all I swear) The problem with when it's Jill who has to be away is that in the past when we've tried to keep playing without her, there have been problems because either no one's directing the story or no one can agree on where the story should go. So now usually whereas in the long time ago past we would go on even if Jill was away, it's easier now just to wait for her.

I'm not saying I hate it, though, when it's late at night before I can get online and there's a bunch of stuff to reply to and I feel like I can do it in the morning. Years ago I would have had to post right then and there.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is, I miss us all being online at the same time so we can post tons together BUT I like that it doesn't feel like I'm going to be kicked out if I can't post RIGHT NOW. I would be happy if I'm not on and people needed to carry my character along for them to do that - as long as the same is done for everyone and not just certain people.

Harley Quinn

04-16-2012, 10:23 PM

I totally get that Vil. I remember throughout the years where people have gone on vacations or had personal issues and the game continued on fine. When the person came back, sure they had to catch up, but their character was carried along and it wasn't too big of a deal to jump back into the game.

But I do agree that it seems when Farrah has to leave for personal reasons, the game just stops. That's mainly because she's the runner of this game, so it's not her fault at all. Perhaps this could be fixed by Farrah PMing one of the members [the person who's character the storyline revolved around?] and having them take charge until she comes back. Maybe giving some plot points to do or what not. That way it won't stall out so easily.

I don't want people to become stressed out when posting. Or thinking if they leave for a long weekend they'll have pages and pages to catch up on. I'm not talking about a strict posting schedule. What I am saying is that I would like consistence again. However, if everyone else is fine with the way things have been lately, then obviously it's purely my issue to figure out. I'm not trying to turn this game upside down, just figure out ways to improve it.

Caroline Forbes

04-16-2012, 10:31 PM

I'm not saying there shouldn't be any changes. I'm just saying that we don't want to swing the other way and start vilifying people because they weren't on in a day. I didn't say what I said to contradict you or say you are wrong. :)

Here are the two things I think would make the RPG better.

1. Maybe if we could all try and make the commitment to post at least once a day, and if we don't that our character can be carried by the others?

2. When Farrah has to step away and so can't be moving the game forward as needed, that we alternate among those who want to take charge of Oracle to keep going. But we would need a system because unexpected things happen. (To everyone.) I'm not saying this is anything against Jill, it's just that she is our glue I think so we feel it when she's not here, which is not her fault. It's just that she's really good at this :) Going along with this, I think it's really important that the other players agree to support the person moving the game along even if it isn't Farrah. Not everyone and probably no one is going to be as good at it as her, and when something happens spur of the moment, it's not like that person has had time to plan the storyline. So I just think it's important that we all support each other, even if it's rockier than usual.

For the record, I would like to see storylines move faster. I just don't want us jumping down each other's throats stressing each other out about it either. If we could find a middle ground between the old and current ways of doing things, that's where I'd be most happy.

:)

Harley Quinn

04-16-2012, 10:41 PM

Agreed with everything you said, on all account. I didn't mean to come off as if I were pissed at what you said Vil. Not at all. And I also didn't mean to come off as I want everyone to post 5 times a day, every day, because that's what we used to do. Not at all. Once a day is fine! Because, like I said, I know everyone has lives outside of the board. But I just find it very difficult to continue storylines when there hasn't been a single post from someone 4, 5, 6 days out.

And I do think that someone should take over if Farrah is ever out. It would keep the game moving. Sure, we might not be the best, but as long as everyone's supporting the person moving the game along, then that's what counts.

Screen Legend

04-16-2012, 11:40 PM

Being the new kid on the block, I feel as though I have nothing to offer, nothing to bring to the table on this as I'm basically the newbie here.

What I'm hearing, if one can actually hear posts, is that people just miss each other? Am I correct in thinking that? If so, I feel that in order for people to get 'reacquainted', and I use that term loosely because you guys know each other, is just take this time to bond again. I don't know. Maybe I'm out in left field with this.

Here are the two things I think would make the RPG better.

1. Maybe if we could all try and make the commitment to post at least once a day, and if we don't that our character can be carried by the others?

2. When Farrah has to step away and so can't be moving the game forward as needed, that we alternate among those who want to take charge of Oracle to keep going. But we would need a system because unexpected things happen. (To everyone.) I'm not saying this is anything against Jill, it's just that she is our glue I think so we feel it when she's not here, which is not her fault. It's just that she's really good at this :) Going along with this, I think it's really important that the other players agree to support the person moving the game along even if it isn't Farrah. Not everyone and probably no one is going to be as good at it as her, and when something happens spur of the moment, it's not like that person has had time to plan the storyline. So I just think it's important that we all support each other, even if it's rockier than usual.

I agree with this 100%. Because life sometimes bites you in the ass and you can't always be by the computer waiting for your turn(s) to post. I love the idea of people carrying characters when someone can't be there themselves for whatever reasons. :)

That's my opinion anyway.

Harley Quinn

04-17-2012, 12:10 AM

Yes. I miss the old days, and I do miss the camaraderie that we all used to have. I have noticed some tension, but I didn't realize that it made you feel the way you have Garrick. Maybe me bringing this up will help us weed out some issues and get back to what we all found fun and brought us all together in the first place.

It's a RPG intervention lol.

Jill Monroe

04-17-2012, 08:44 AM

im glad everyone is posting honestly & speaking to the issues :nod:

we HAVE drifted from the original structure & requirements of game play in the six over the years & part of that is b/c I reflexively have taken most of the responsibility for directing the storylines. I used to push for each player to helm a storyline completely so everyone was more invested.

I think now more than ever its important we return to that b/c as you've all seen in the last two years, I've had alot of pressing issues w/ my health or other things. we ALL have lives but that was the case when we started. The idea of one of the players being willing to take charge of Oracle if I'm not here is very good & if I know i'm going to be away, I can PM whoever that is some general plot points & let them handle it from there. One of the things I really liked about the game in the early days is that it would progress even if I was not on every single day.

Also, another idea is that whomever's helming a story...if they need certain characters to the main characters of the stories rather than always assuming the main six roster, the director can PM the players who do multiple characters asking them to play whichever characters they need for the story. So characters rotate a bit & there's no need to feel like other characters have to be "carried" in the story.

I thank you for your compliments on how I've handled the game :) I somtimes feel like I'm losing my touch or getting sloppy. I've been working w/ some of you in this game & others for YEARS now so it means alot that you still enjoy this game w/ me.

One of the reasons this game has lasted so long even w/ the loss of three amazing players is b/c all the players involved have been excellent! :nod: Sadly, it's unlikely that Heather, Brandon or even Lexi will rejoin us. The door will always be open to them though should they be able to return. We DO have a new player in our midst, De.

As I used to tell you all in years past, like when we welcomed Garrick into the game, I need you to help her get acclimated as needed. :) The senior players know we learned by doing, the same applies to her. I feel she has potential & I'm going to change things in the current story so that she can join in full time. Much as I miss & love Lexi...she's not here & it's better to use those who ARE here rather than make them wait.

i think in many ways Heather & Brandon were the HEART of the group of players & really fueled alot of the OOC interaction amongst the players. But also, there was a time when the players of the Six still maintained a presence on the main board as well. I think that's part of what's missing.

I agree w/ Sam that this is the time to weed through issues & sort things out so that we CAN get the FUN & draw back into the center of the game :nod: especially w/ a new player in our midst.

This also goes back to a point made earlier about how we've gotten away from the "one post per day" method in the six.

Rampage

04-17-2012, 09:27 AM

Then let's have at it. It would at least give me something to focus on...

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 11:47 AM

Jill Monroe

04-18-2012, 12:36 PM

So I wonder Jill if you would prefer we go back to the old system of trading off running storylines? This is probably more of a question for you and Harley because iirc you two still had to do that the most. Personally, I don't really feel the need to be in charge of storylines but if that will make things better for you I will just be sure to plan. lol

tying in to what you & sam were talking about earlier & how we used to do things in the past- i think it is time we get back to each player having a storyline to direct. Also, in the event that the director has to leave for personal matters etc, send a copy of the story idea & important plot points to me so that i can take over & likewise I'll do the same when I'm the director.

Whomever's directing will use ORACLE , since she's the primary narrorator for the game.

Otherwise, I still think maybe having some guidelines, even a list of what we all are expected to do and when the failsafes come into play. Cause I do think we need to make the same rules for everyone, ie we don't want to end up waiting a week for one person and two hours for another before carrying them (without a good reason).

yes, some general guidelines across the board will help either way. Ill be working on those now even as we continue this discussion & post the list for feedback.

I know crap happens but maybe even if there was a system where, Jill if something happens with your health or what have you that you text Sam or me or Garrick and then they can come here and say, "Hey, Farrah can't be on, so let's move on to the backup." I don't know if it makes sense to say keep an outline of the story in the Oracle account's pm's so it can be accessed or if that's too much work?

yes. ive tried to do that before but i need to be consistent w/ that as do we all & if I happen to be the director of a story @ that time, ill PM the deets of the story to whomever is going to take over for me.

Screen Legend

04-18-2012, 01:08 PM

tying in to what you & sam were talking about earlier & how we used to do things in the past- i think it is time we get back to each player having a storyline to direct.

As someone who is coming in new, that sounds really scary to me. LOL! But if need be, I can definitely handle it. Anything to help out and 'earn my keep' around here. :)

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 01:18 PM

And that's why I think it's so important for everyone to really think about being accepting of each other's different levels of comfort at certain things :) It's difficult for me, as Garrick said, to write fight scenes. Especially for Delilah because she's not a character I created and her power set is a struggle for me sometimes. Jill is awesome at leading the story (I am not lol). But I think even if people who are less comfortable directing the story are supported while doing it, and that's something the rest of us need to be conscious of, it can be something we all get better at doing.

Like I don't want YOU De to feel you can't direct an idea just because you may be unsure how to do it because you haven't done it before. There's no reason that you couldn't do it.

:)

PS It's scary for me too ;)

Jill Monroe

04-18-2012, 01:55 PM

Don't worry De, itll be a while before you're put @ the front ;) But as CF just said, this is why its important not only for me (the mastrix) but ALL the players to be aware of & accepting of each other's skill/comfort level in the game.

As i explained to you when we first started talking about your joining the six, each player here comes from a different background & has different sources of inspiration for what drives their character & game play. we've all learned from on another as we've played together for so many years now & the key is being open minded , accepting & willing to listen. ALSO not being afraid to ask questions- whether its here in OOC or if its something to do w/ a character or situation, to PM the player. even if you just want advice or tips on something as well :nod:

Long before you're expected to create/lead a story, you'll have the tools you need, De & if necessary, someone to help you lead. we've done that before, have co-leaders on stories.

& FYI - I happen to think CF does a FINE job w/ Delilah :) it's true that she was given the character (the original player of Delilah abruptly left us ) but I think she's done a great job w/ MorningStar :nod:

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 02:02 PM

I wasn't fishing lol - I just recognize that you Jill as someone who has read a lot of that type of character (Dazzler etc) you "get" it more easily that I do. It's often hard for me to picture tons of different ways to use those powers in my head, even now having read up on some of those comics. Someone like Foxfire for example, where I grew up seeing Firestar, it's much easier for me to visualize.

I'm just saying each of us has some things that come easier than others. :) Jill is great at leading, Garrick is really good at the fight scenes and Sam is really great with drama (not that they aren't all good at the other thing, too, that's just where I personally see everyone's top strengths).

I would be happy to be in a co-lead situation because I know I get stuck on my own.

:)

Harley Quinn

04-18-2012, 02:19 PM

Perhaps we could meet in the middle? Whomever comes up with a storyline has to co-helm it with Farrah? That way if Farrrah ends up leaving for personal issues, that person can fully lead the story without fail since it's theirs to begin with. Or vise versa; if the person who's leading to story has an unexpected reason for being absent, Farrah can still carry it on without fail.

That way, it can make both De and Vil feel better about leading the stories since Farrah will be there to back them up. Because I know I love coming up with storylines, however the thought of taking over Oracle is always nerve racking for me lol.

Screen Legend

04-18-2012, 02:26 PM

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 02:28 PM

Maybe (obviously if Jill agrees lol) we could take it on a case by case basis. You, Sam, might be perfectly fine helming a certain storyline, or you want to do everything but write Oracle. Maybe I could have an idea that involves De's character, and since I don't always want to be the only one there and since maybe at that moment Jill wants a break, I could then ask De to help?

Because I know I love coming up with storylines, however the thought of taking over Oracle is always nerve racking for me lol.

I really like coming up with ideas too, but I don't always think I can make it interesting for everyone else.

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 02:42 PM

Harley Quinn agrees: Yeah, that could work better. I just want everyone to feel like they can make a storyline for their character without stressing out about helming it alone.

I only said it could vary because it sounds to me like Jill might not want to have to be there every storyline running it even sharing duties.

:)

Rampage

04-18-2012, 06:16 PM

For the record, Vil is quite good at drama in her own right. That is personally my weakness. Too often for guys the drama comes from who you slept with/almost slept with, lol. As for fighting, she is much improved just as I have gotten somewhat better at drama. So hang in there Ruby and lean on your teammates in this. I have learned much more in this RPG than I have taught. And I am sure I will learn from you as well.

I think that having someone as the backup/minority partner for Jill in each arc makes sense. That way she can simply hand off with some direction when she has to go and take it back when she returns as needed.

Also, I recall us simply having people get captured or being injured and teleported away when they could not post. That is always an option for us given our powerset.

Jill Monroe

04-18-2012, 06:29 PM

so lets be clear:

Everyone is in favor of returning to a minimum of 1 post per day requirement?

Each player should submit a storyline to be played & when the time comes to play it, I will co-helm it.

When I have to leave for whatever reason, I'll PM necessary info about the story & any major particular plot points to the the other director.

ALL players must notify me if they are going to be away for extended period & thus can't keep up.

If a character is not able to keep up due to a player being out for whatever reason, they'll be written out w/ an explanation of being elsehwere etc.

"Carrying" will only happen if a player is going to be out for a day or two & is certain to return (again, notify my via pm).

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What do you think about the idea of rotating the characters a bit. This way if a player has a story they want to submit that focuses on (for example)- Persephone, Rampage & Ruby primarily then that would free myself & whoever else to play supporting/minor/one-off characters.

And how about for every two "mainstream" stories, we do an alternate timeline story to break things up?

Rampage

04-18-2012, 06:36 PM

Agreed.

Screen Legend

04-18-2012, 06:42 PM

I'm in too. :D

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 07:07 PM

Each player should submit a storyline to be played & when the time comes to play it, I will co-helm it.

I'm okay with this BUT I would rather maybe we have a list so to speak of storylines because we're not always going to have an idea (this non-canon storyline ended up having pretty much all three of the storyline I've been wanting to do in it lol). I'd rather just personally be able to put up an idea when I have one instead of wracking my brain cause oh shit it's my turn lol. And we could have ideas we want to keep for ourselves but there may be ones we'd be fine having someone else do if it involves their character or they're stuck for an idea. Just a thought, but like I said I'm fine just going around the circle too.

ALL players must notify me if they are going to be away for extended period & thus can't keep up.

I think maybe we need to define extended period?

"Carrying" will only happen if a player is going to be out for a day or two & is certain to return (again, notify my via pm).

Are we going to have something in place if someone just doesn't get online for a day or two? Cause sometimes they don't know ahead of time or shit just happens and they can't get on even to pm?

What do you think about the idea of rotating the characters a bit. This way if a player has a story they want to submit that focuses on (for example)- Persephone, Rampage & Ruby primarily then that would free myself & whoever else to play supporting/minor/one-off characters.

Do you mean to say that we wouldn't use ALL our characters everytime? If so, I'm fine with that because I like playing different characters. But I do think it should somewhat be up to the person whether they want to play their character or not. At least have a discussion about it, like, "I haven't played so and so for a while and I'd really like to add them into this storyline rather than play someone new."

And how about for every two "mainstream" stories, we do an alternate timeline story to break things up?

I don't know what I feel about this. I like alternate storylines, but I'm not sure (especially if we will be moving faster) that I want to be doing them ALL the time. Like above I will go with the group, but maybe we should just do it when we all feel the need for a break, kind of like we have been really. Rather than a set number. Or maybe we just wait for someone to have a great AU idea. :)

Jill Monroe

04-18-2012, 07:35 PM

I'm okay with this BUT I would rather maybe we have a list so to speak of storylines because we're not always going to have an idea (this non-canon storyline ended up having pretty much all three of the storyline I've been wanting to do in it lol). I'd rather just personally be able to put up an idea when I have one instead of wracking my brain cause oh shit it's my turn lol. And we could have ideas we want to keep for ourselves but there may be ones we'd be fine having someone else do if it involves their character or they're stuck for an idea. Just a thought, but like I said I'm fine just going around the circle too.

well yes. players can submit ideas to me as they occurr & ill store them (i have a folder on here just for that now lol) & then when i can pull from the list as need. We won't have to go in a circle per se. But even if we are in the midst of one story & someone has an idea for a future one, they can submit it to me & then we can use it later. I still have some things from Garrick that we'll be using soon. then itll give me & the player time to prep etc.

I think maybe we need to define extended period?

longer than a week or two weeks? & give an estimated time of return or @ least PM followup for future status.

Are we going to have something in place if someone just doesn't get online for a day or two? Cause sometimes they don't know ahead of time or shit just happens and they can't get on even to pm?

in days past, we'd just go ahead & the person would come on (usually lexi :D) & say "damn you all posted all this crap now i gotta catch up" lol! so what do you suggest?

Do you mean to say that we wouldn't use ALL our characters everytime? If so, I'm fine with that because I like playing different characters. But I do think it should somewhat be up to the person whether they want to play their character or not. At least have a discussion about it, like, "I haven't played so and so for a while and I'd really like to add them into this storyline rather than play someone new."

i think this would be more related to non canon stories now that i look @ it. there's more room & flexibility in those.

in mainstream, if players want to revisit an old character (who isnt so DEAD that i can find a way to credibly bring them back lol), change characters completely & put their current character on hiatus etc...just pm me so we can discuss it & work it in so is not to ruin a storyline that's going on.

im thinking about teams like the Avengers or X-men, who have large, rotating rosters. So maybe the flexibility of changing characters will help keep a person's interest going. & for those like me who play multiple characters, It'll help give me someone new to bounce off of & keep my creativity going.

I don't know what I feel about this. I like alternate storylines, but I'm not sure (especially if we will be moving faster) that I want to be doing them ALL the time. Like above I will go with the group, but maybe we should just do it when we all feel the need for a break, kind of like we have been really. Rather than a set number. Or maybe we just wait for someone to have a great AU idea. :)

true. we did our first non canon story following SET b/c that was an intense storyline that had wide reaching impact in mainstream & we all needed a break from that lol. we'll keep the non canon stories less frequent b/c they're like a treat for us. BUT if there's a character that makes a big splash that might be a good crossover into mainstream, i'm open to that as well :nod: we've already had some examples of that like w/ Persephone & Firebird.

Harley Quinn

04-18-2012, 07:44 PM

Minor suggestion? Maybe when we finish a particular storyline everyone could take a week long break to reboot and for the story runner to get all their eggs in a basket. That way we aren't going from one storyline to the next immediately and burning out. Because I know sometimes in the past when we were more fast paced than we are now, I would start to get burned out a bit.

Just a suggestion, like I said. :)

Screen Legend

04-18-2012, 08:01 PM

Okay, I don't know when my turn is coming up again or how long it will be, but I just wanted to let you guys know that I probably won't be on as much. We're moving in a week, and so I have to pack my room up [I have started, I swear, I've just accumalated all kinds of crap].

So if you guys don't hear from me for quite some time, you know why. :)

Caroline Forbes

04-18-2012, 08:11 PM

Good luck with the move!

in days past, we'd just go ahead & the person would come on (usually lexi ) & say "damn you all posted all this crap now i gotta catch up" lol! so what do you suggest?

That is fine with me, I kind of had forgotten about that lol. So we won't necessarily specifically carry we just won't sit around waiting for someone to post and have the rest of us not posting. I understand now :)

Jill Monroe

04-19-2012, 10:21 AM

from here on, after we complete a story, we'll take a week break :nod: I think these changes will allow us to move forward & enjoy things more easily.

I have a few more things to cover now w/ regards to gameplay.

1) all players, when posting in character, MUST indicate where they are in the subject line of the post. This adds to the flow.

2) It's important to make sure to follow cues from Oracle. If any questions, please PM me or the director of the story

3) Do NOT "jump the gun" or have a character do/know something he/she shouldn't know when it comes to plot points & details. even I use Harbinger's precognition sparingly. If you're unsure- check w/ myself or the director via pm so you dont spoil a plot point for the story & other players.

4) If you want to set something up w/ another player's character or need to "puppet" them for a post you're doing, please PM the player for permission as a courtesy.

5) Don't be afraid to be creative w/ your character in his/her looks, presentation or power set. Just be sure to contact me via PM about any changes you want to make so we can discuss them.

Is there anything else regarding game play we need to address?