Telluris Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Who? Rob or Ravi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Maybe I just trust that he'll fear the wrath of a GM in a mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telluris Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Let me knows when's fine chronologically for Rob to jump back into Alpha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 If its ok with the others I'd suggest that Alpha move up a couple of hours to allow for Rob's return from his daring-do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z012 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I'm fine with that. Issac, Jaimie, and Jordan would have gotten a full tour of Sanctuary, which would have taken quite some time. I'll put up a move-along post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 ok something approaching a post or two managed to leak out, they aren't much but they are something. In the case of Alpha I needed to instigate an event, in the case of Beta I needed to kick things in the ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Not to force the guys in Beta, but would Tomoe think to call the other Indigo she knows, given that he seemed to have some shady connections. Someone who fights in an underground MMA ring is likely to know a doctor or two. Just a suggestion if you guys want to join up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 roffleDawn, I am so glad you are smarter than me. ()I might never have figured that out, and in hindsight it's so obvious. DOH!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxroffleDawn, I am so glad you are smarter than me. ()I might never have figured that out, and in hindsight it's so obvious. DOH!Thanks! No problem. I just want to get everyone together, and I have an ST's experience with wrangling PCs into the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 heh certainly wasn't gonna come from my PC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Sadly, I can't CALL Isaac though. Tomoe may have to run...but of course Isaac isn't at home, so...Hm. Maybe I didn't miss it after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxSadly, I can't CALL Isaac though. Tomoe may have to run...but of course Isaac isn't at home, so...Hm. Maybe I didn't miss it after all. I thought they exchanged numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Yseult Moreau Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 No power for the Cell-Towers though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Sgt. Yseult MoreauNo power for the Cell-Towers though... *facepalms* And here Max was just calling me smart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 heh, I was wondering if I was going to have to mention that or if somebody else would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Plus, our phones got EMPed. They're dizz-ead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hoo boy I didn't expect that to happen. Nice post though.I need to ruminate some on this and decide how Apex will react and what that's may do to the game.Something may get up today, hopefully tomorrow for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Working up to a post for later today in both threads. sorry things ground to halt without me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Feedback time. As in I'm looking for some, not looking to give it.How am I doing? You guys want more NPCs? Less? Want to get everybody in the same pool? Keep things split? I know we've had some rough bits especially what with my own decline over the summer and especially in the past few weeks as well as with PC drop. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So far I think it's been going pretty well, given the challenges we've had.We have a good GM and a good bunch, and those of us who are still on seem pretty dedicated to posting at a reasonable, but not overpowering, rate.My feel for the game is that it's not really aiming to be a 'superfriends' game, where the PC's all wind up in the same Hall of Justice fighting crime togeher, but rather more like a Heroes type thing...different characters with different perspectives who all take part in a story, but also have stories of their own. They may come into contact with and interact with other characters, even join forces if they so choose, but they also have their own thing going and their own lives to take care of.To that extent, I think we have a good start on a game with that structure. It might be useful for each PC to have their own thread to represent their solo actions...then the GM can spawn 'plot' threads which various PC's can get involved with, or not.Of course, in the past, that usually results in everyone wanting to get involved...cuz, really, who wants to be left out? The solution is to generally have a couple of plot threads going at the same time, within the game. So people not currently involved in Plot A, can get into Plot B. People in neither can decide what to get into...or wait for Plot C.You might also allow a player, or group of players, to spawn their own plot threads, if they want to instigate something. You'd still be the GM, of course. But a player-created plot thread would be, "Tomoe decides to rob a bank," for example. Or "Isaac and Rob open a pet store together." These kinds of side-plots could be safely mixed with involvement in one of the main plots.Just shotgunning here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z012 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Having everyone have access to Tess' Sanctuary would allow there to be an in-game "hub" for group stories/plots, while still allowing everyone to have private threads or fics. That was the idea I had when I put the Sanctuary together, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxMy feel for the game is that it's not really aiming to be a 'superfriends' game, where the PC's all wind up in the same Hall of Justice fighting crime togeher, but rather more like a Heroes type thing...different characters with different perspectives who all take part in a story, but also have stories of their own. They may come into contact with and interact with other characters, even join forces if they so choose, but they also have their own thing going and their own lives to take care of. This was my intent. Yes you have guys like Apex (and even the White Wonder) who choose to dress up and fight crime, I think that this is actually a realistic take on things, people who grew up on that kind of thing and have these powers aren't all going to put on tights but I doubt that none of them would either. Hopefully Apex will come across as real (even while being a somewhat comical parody of Superman and other heroes while in his "hero mode"). Likewise I hope nobody is feeling like they have to be heroic if they really don't want to. If you want to go the villain route just be smart, I'm not going to have the cops bumble around just because you are a PC.Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxTo that extent, I think we have a good start on a game with that structure. It might be useful for each PC to have their own thread to represent their solo actions...then the GM can spawn 'plot' threads which various PC's can get involved with, or not. I agree and my only clause in regards to that is the rampant timeline issues that pop up. What I would like to do is this: I'll run a very specific, (mostly) pre-planed story that covers a certain event(s) within the world (as in the case with the blackout and the mystery man) and then I'll allow some time for player led stories that I will touch upon as needed and as requested. Basically half of the time it will be like the Prologue where you all can do whatever you like, and the other half it will be a little more GM led as it is currently.Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxOf course, in the past, that usually results in everyone wanting to get involved...cuz, really, who wants to be left out? The solution is to generally have a couple of plot threads going at the same time, within the game. So people not currently involved in Plot A, can get into Plot B. People in neither can decide what to get into...or wait for Plot C. Well I can't really blame people for this and likewise I can't stop you folks from doing so (nor would I want to) In the end this is going to as much up to the Players at a Meta level as it is to the PCs at the IC level. If Asa really wants Jordan to go on a mob job with Isaac I cannot/will not stop player or PC but frankly I doubt it would make much sense, at this time anyways.Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxYou might also allow a player, or group of players, to spawn their own plot threads, if they want to instigate something. You'd still be the GM, of course. But a player-created plot thread would be, "Tomoe decides to rob a bank," for example. Or "Isaac and Rob open a pet store together." These kinds of side-plots could be safely mixed with involvement in one of the main plots. As I mentioned above I intend to flip back to the fully open play style we had during the prologue where you can do what ever you like between the more GM led sections of story. What you do will impact how things go and the only real limit is story logic (i.e. you'd better bet that a string of cat burglaries will result in the cops on your ass). I've never played DR and never really read any of it but what I have heard of it seems to match what you are suggesting and what I would like to do. If I'm wrong then you can blame it on blissful ignorance.Originally Posted By: SalmonMaxJust shotgunning here... Shotgunning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Originally Posted By: MordredHaving everyone have access to Tess' Sanctuary would allow there to be an in-game "hub" for group stories/plots, while still allowing everyone to have private threads or fics. That was the idea I had when I put the Sanctuary together, at least. I agree. Of course all of the characters need to know about it and be on friendly terms. I'd not begrudge Tess' right to tell somebody to leave and not come back if the story made sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 anybody else? anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 I updated the Timelines thread folks. Just FYI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Isaac and Tess, its been more than 2 weeks since either of you posted, either IC or in TT. What's going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 As I said in chat about two weeks ago, Isaac's just hiding and biding his time. He really doesn't want to meet Apex (though is delighted to know that Apex could be given an atomic swirlie if Isaac can find him at the right time) and doesn't want Apex to know he's there in case someone says something wrong and sets him off. I really didn't want to put up a "and Isaac hides some more" post, honestly. I can if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 And Mala said that she's just out of it due to meds and insomnia. She's got it on her list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDP_ST Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hahahaha! Atomic swirly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks for the update Dawn. I know you had said that but it had been a while and I need to keep things moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'll be getting to posting later today, hopefully. Sorry for the delay, I've just been out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks Mala. I didn't mean to put you on the spot, I just wanted to make sure we weren't going to lose another PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 As you may know we have a new Dice Roller thanks to Chosen. He wants us to test it so I'm going to run a combat thread. Would you guys prefer I shoehorn it into continuity or to make it simply for fun and getting to know the system (for those who don't)?? Please sound off which you prefer or if you even want to participate at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'm good to participate and I'm good for it being either fun or instory. I'd think I'd prefer in-story simply because it will contribute to the game, but if you really have to stretch stuff to make it work, don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'd say out of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tharra of the Katjaa Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'm fine either way, instory or outstory. Instory is you fit it in consistently without forcing it, outstory would just let us have wild and crazy fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I vote for in, one vote for out, and one abstain. I think Mala was in favor of in but I don't recall for sure. I'd like to hear from Sammy & Bobby before making a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telluris Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 In-story is my preference, but I won't throw my toys out of the playpen if you decide to run it out-of-story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 ... and meanwhile I plan to get posts up today. I'd like to bring First Phase to a close soon and allow some freeform gaming alongside the Danger Room thread, I want us to get back to building up character relations and letting the PCs drive the action for a bit while I plan Second Phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Issac - in storyRob - in storyJordan - no vote/abstainTess - in story (I think?)Melissa - out of storyTomoe - ??That's 3 (or maybe 4) votes for an in story battle thread with one abstain and one absent.I've more or less done what I need with Apex in Alpha and am wrapping up Beta as quickly as I am able. I'll try to get the combat thread setup later this week/weekend if I have time, otherwise next week. The story will take place a few weeks after the First Phase events. The time period between will be open for personal/interpersonal threads and I'll be around to help those along at your request. Does this work for everybody? Please yea or nay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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