Traveller's Café 2: Discussion, tea, brainstorming & advice

[Nightkill the Emperor]

The parts of the Internet you navigate are.

Well, of course the Internet is extremely diverse - but the culture that comes to mind when one refers to Internet culture, however, is not.

I don't know what to call it. It's lacking in a proper name.

Again, your parts. Much of the Internet I navigate nowadays is Indian influenced, with this as a notable exception.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

A lot of people wouldn't go through the effort.

Hold on, I know a man who is actually Japanese and active on P2TM. I'll get him to look at these ideas.

Back to the original question.

"Both feudal, and during the Meji Restoration." I won't be of much use. I'm heavy on science and light on history. My interest in the the Meiji Restoration would be akin to the average American's interest in the events involving the Spanish-American War or perhaps the Great Depression. It other words, "Yeah, it happened. Cool. What's for dinner?"

Says a lot when a Western company has released two games that happen during the Feudal Era, and one expansion for pre-Meiji, while Japan has a couple little 4X games no one's ever heard of. Then again, the West's big on big stuff.

The parts of the Internet you navigate are.

Well, of course the Internet is extremely diverse - but the culture that comes to mind when one refers to Internet culture, however, is not.

I don't know what to call it. It's lacking in a proper name.

Coca-Colonization?

[Nocturn]

RP Interest App Form

High Concept: Team Rocket has figured out how to merge Humans and Pokemon, creating the Pokelings, and how to fuse Pokemon together, creating the PokeFuse. They are using them to take over the world. Zordon, an inter-dimensional being, selects five Teenagers from the Regions of the World to become the Power Rangers: PokeForce, a team that uses the power of the Pokemon to defeat Team Rocket.
Genre/s: Action-Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystic
Detailed Description: The scientists of Team rocket finally created the perfect soldiers, Pokelings, which are genetically modified Slowpoke's with the speed and strength of a Human. They follow orders without question and can use a few Pokemon moves.

Team Rocket conquered all of Kanto with the Pokelings, but were unable to take over any other Regions. Until, that is, they created the PokeFuse, creatures created by merging Two Pokemon as well as a human. These creatures had human level intelligence plus the powers of Pokemon. They were fierce warriors, and with them, Team Rocket managed to conquer nearly all of the Pokemon World. Now only the Unova region remains. The Legendaries have all been captured by Team Rocket and are forced into experimentation to create the ultimate PokeFuse's. The resistance is still alive in Unova, but all seems lost. Until, that is, Zordon arrived from another universe. He gained a physical form and harnessed the mystical powers of Pokemon, molding them and creating the PokeMorphers. He then created the PokeZords, which were connected to the PokeMorphers. Zordon now must find five Teenagers, with Attitude, to don the PokeMorphers and become the PokeForce Power Rangers, who will take out Team Rocket. But beware, Team Rocket may have their own PokeMorpher up their sleeve.

Go, Power Rangers, Go, PokeForce, Let's Go!

[Cerillium]

Well, of course the Internet is extremely diverse - but the culture that comes to mind when one refers to Internet culture, however, is not.

I don't know what to call it. It's lacking in a proper name.

Again, your parts. Much of the Internet I navigate nowadays is Indian influenced, with this as a notable exception.

It's irritating. Google laughs at me.

"You're in America! You want your search results to be in English and in regard to an American perspective!"

"Sushi"

My top listings: a wikipedia article, four restaurants in Pittsburgh that serve sushi, a listing for "Anime Sushi" and one for "HowStuffWorks: How Sushi Works".

@Pret. I know I'm shattering moulds here, but not all Japanese people share a hive mind. I'm not into history.

Again, cultural differences. Most Japanese aren't fixated on video games although we seem to thrive on the internet scene (we can be ourselves and don't have to maintain a forced politeness). Expecting all Japanese to have knowledge of a subject or interest in it because it happened in Japan is silly.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

@Pret. I know I'm shattering moulds here, but not all Japanese people share a hive mind. I'm not into history.

Again, cultural differences. Most Japanese aren't fixated on video games although we seem to thrive on the internet scene (we can be ourselves and don't have to maintain a forced politeness). Expecting all Japanese to have knowledge of a subject or interest in it because it happened in Japan is silly.

Did I say something wrong?

[Cerillium]

@Pret. I know I'm shattering moulds here, but not all Japanese people share a hive mind. I'm not into history.

Again, cultural differences. Most Japanese aren't fixated on video games although we seem to thrive on the internet scene (we can be ourselves and don't have to maintain a forced politeness). Expecting all Japanese to have knowledge of a subject or interest in it because it happened in Japan is silly.

Did I say something wrong?

Not at all. I'm pointing out that my own knowledge is lacking even compared to most Japanese.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

Did I say something wrong?

Not at all. I'm pointing out that my own knowledge is lacking even compared to most Japanese.

Oh good, I thought you were thinking I had a skewed view of Japan.

[Nocturn]

RP Interest App Form

High Concept: Team Rocket has figured out how to merge Humans and Pokemon, creating the Pokelings, and how to fuse Pokemon together, creating the PokeFuse. They are using them to take over the world. Zordon, an inter-dimensional being, selects five Teenagers from the Regions of the World to become the Power Rangers: PokeForce, a team that uses the power of the Pokemon to defeat Team Rocket.
Genre/s: Action-Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystic
Detailed Description: The scientists of Team rocket finally created the perfect soldiers, Pokelings, which are genetically modified Slowpoke's with the speed and strength of a Human. They follow orders without question and can use a few Pokemon moves.

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Team Rocket conquered all of Kanto with the Pokelings, but were unable to take over any other Regions. Until, that is, they created the PokeFuse, creatures created by merging Two Pokemon as well as a human. These creatures had human level intelligence plus the powers of Pokemon. They were fierce warriors, and with them, Team Rocket managed to conquer nearly all of the Pokemon World. Now only the Unova region remains. The Legendaries have all been captured by Team Rocket and are forced into experimentation to create the ultimate PokeFuse's. The resistance is still alive in Unova, but all seems lost. Until, that is, Zordon arrived from another universe. He gained a physical form and harnessed the mystical powers of Pokemon, molding them and creating the PokeMorphers. He then created the PokeZords, which were connected to the PokeMorphers. Zordon now must find five Teenagers, with Attitude, to don the PokeMorphers and become the PokeForce Power Rangers, who will take out Team Rocket. But beware, Team Rocket may have their own PokeMorpher up their sleeve.

Go, Power Rangers, Go, PokeForce, Let's Go!

Also this... for inspiration...

[Cerillium]

Not at all. I'm pointing out that my own knowledge is lacking even compared to most Japanese.

Oh good, I thought you were thinking I had a skewed view of Japan.

You're good. No worries.

[Docers]

RP Name: The Shadowlands
RP Creators: Drakon Eques and Docers
Type (Character, Nation, Faction): Character
Genre/s: Medieval Fantasy.
Detailed Description:
The year is 1340BC, this is the 3rd age titled "The Age of the Phoenix" named that becuase it is only 1231 years after the destruction of the empire. The Empire was a land far to the east across the great eastern desert that was wealthy, and powerful The Empire was in there Golden Age, but there was still war at least in the royal court. The powerful and wealthy nobles were trying to undmine the Emperors claim to the throne and take the throne for themselves, so in a desperate act the Emporer made a deal with the demon Fuf'kedrek and one night every lord with betrayal in there mind was killed. The deal the Emporer made was that Fuf'kedrek would be granted free ascess in this plane of existence. This was the Emperors folly, for the demon possosed the Emporer and cuased chaos in The Empire, this age was called "The Age of Chaos" for chaos was everywhere. 100 years later a few settlers traveled across the Great Western Desert and founded Gethok, from Gethok came Arealon and The Empire was retitled The Shadowlands

You are a adventure traveling with a small group to claim the riches left in The Shadowland, and possibly other reasons...

Link to the OOC: viewtopic.php?ns=1&f=31&t=283030&p=18794194#p18794194

[Cerillium]

RP Name: The Shadowlands
RP Creators: Drakon Eques and Docers
Type (Character, Nation, Faction): Character
Genre/s: Medieval Fantasy.
Detailed Description:
The year is 1340BC, this is the 3rd age titled "The Age of the Phoenix" named that becuase it is only 1231 years after the destruction of the empire. The Empire was a land far to the east across the great eastern desert that was wealthy, and powerful The Empire was in there Golden Age, but there was still war at least in the royal court. The powerful and wealthy nobles were trying to undmine the Emperors claim to the throne and take the throne for themselves, so in a desperate act the Emporer made a deal with the demon Fuf'kedrek and one night every lord with betrayal in there mind was killed. The deal the Emporer made was that Fuf'kedrek would be granted free ascess in this plane of existence. This was the Emperors folly, for the demon possosed the Emporer and cuased chaos in The Empire, this age was called "The Age of Chaos" for chaos was everywhere. 100 years later a few settlers traveled across the Great Western Desert and founded Gethok, from Gethok came Arealon and The Empire was retitled The Shadowlands

You are a adventure traveling with a small group to claim the riches left in The Shadowland, and possibly other reasons...

Link to the OOC: viewtopic.php?ns=1&f=31&t=283030&p=18794194#p18794194

Doesn't look too bad. Is there a reason you're limiting it to only 7?

[Nationstatelandsville]

Again, your parts. Much of the Internet I navigate nowadays is Indian influenced, with this as a notable exception.

It's irritating. Google laughs at me.

"You're in America! You want your search results to be in English and in regard to an American perspective!"

"Sushi"

My top listings: a wikipedia article, four restaurants in Pittsburgh that serve sushi, a listing for "Anime Sushi" and one for "HowStuffWorks: How Sushi Works".

We have sushi?

My God.

[Cerillium]

I really should add this so Swith stops ranting about my procrastination.

RP Name: Personification Life
RP Creator: IC OP Cerillium; OOC OP and Worldbuilder Swith Witherward
Type: Character
Genre/s: ALL (some already in use)
Detailed Description:
The title is misleading. We are not a personification (Hetalia) RP.

"Overarching Concept: Daily life, peeps! Characters go about their life just as people do IRL. The problem with life is that SHIT HAPPENS. We can't always predict when shit will happen. It sometimes happens at the worst possible time. When life throws you lemons, make lemonade. When life throws you Eldritch Abominations and evil forces attempt to invade, pull yourself up by the bootstraps and go kick some ass."

"PL allows you to play any genre that's near and dear to your heart. You breathe life into that genre, finding balance with other genres already in place. It allows you to play whatever your imagination dreams up (other than godly beings so powerful that serve little purpose except to masturbate the player's ego.) PL's longevity is due to the OP and CoOPs allowing people to be creative while helping them adapt that creativity to fit in with the world setting." I'll add that it's also due to an active OOC where players become family.

Player Skill Level: All. New-to-RP players are expected to follow basic formatting requirements and to work to improve. This is an unofficial mentoring RP. We welcome veteran players as well. They tend to challenge the new guys as well as inspire them.

Link to the Current OOC: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=268432

The first page of the OOC lists just about everything anyone wants to know about the PLverse and mechanics. You don't have to come in with working knowledge of the setting. Characters start off as new arrivals in Bielefeld City. Current players are helpful in getting new players settled in. Some stories are whimsical. Some are unplanned. Some are dark. You're more than welcome to drop by the OOC if you have questions about it.

The only characters I don't allow (because I'm an asshole) are Upotte!-type characters or actual characters from existing genre (you can't play the Immortal Emperor or Fluttershy.) You can bring in a character from a dead RP.

[Cerillium]

We have sushi?

My God.

http://www.chayausa.com/ Was the best in town. They've moved and I haven't been to the new location yet but I imagine the food's the same.

[Nationstatelandsville]

We have sushi?

My God.

http://www.chayausa.com/ Was the best in town. They've moved and I haven't been to the new location yet but I imagine the food's the same.

I'm surprised that we have stores that sell anything other than Steelers' memorabilia and sandwiches, frankly.

Maybe Pirates stuff anymore.

[The Sotoan Union]

Anyone up for some sort of star wars thing?

[Cerillium]

http://www.chayausa.com/ Was the best in town. They've moved and I haven't been to the new location yet but I imagine the food's the same.

I'm surprised that we have stores that sell anything other than Steelers' memorabilia and sandwiches, frankly.

Maybe Pirates stuff anymore.

"Stillers". The Market District cracks me up. It's a sea of black and gold.

"Yinz need tah get'chu sommenat merchandise. Like those hats. Gimme wonna those there ones."

[The Empire of Pretantia]

Anyone up for some sort of star wars thing?

I'm too busy on my own FT RP. Very busy.

[Nationstatelandsville]

I'm surprised that we have stores that sell anything other than Steelers' memorabilia and sandwiches, frankly.

Maybe Pirates stuff anymore.

"Stillers". The Market District cracks me up. It's a sea of black and gold.

"Yinz need tah get'chu sommenat merchandise. Like those hats. Gimme wonna those there ones."

I would point out that that is an unfair stereotype of how people here talk - but it's really quite accurate.

[Constaniana]

"Stillers". The Market District cracks me up. It's a sea of black and gold.

"Yinz need tah get'chu sommenat merchandise. Like those hats. Gimme wonna those there ones."

I would point out that that is an unfair stereotype of how people here talk - but it's really quite accurate.

To think I almost moved to that state. Thank the good Lord my dad's job switched to being in Chantilly.

[Altito Asmoro]

Let me try for this month or next. Instead of continuing with my draft RP, I will just reboot my old Boshin War RP.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

Let me try for this month or next. Instead of continuing with my draft RP, I will just reboot my old Boshin War RP.

Add mecha. And magic. Magical Mecha. M²

[Altito Asmoro]

Let me try for this month or next. Instead of continuing with my draft RP, I will just reboot my old Boshin War RP.

Add mecha. And magic. Magical Mecha. M²

Gundam or Super Robot Wars?

[Cerillium]

I would point out that that is an unfair stereotype of how people here talk - but it's really quite accurate.

To think I almost moved to that state. Thank the good Lord my dad's job switched to being in Chantilly.

I love it here. Very down to earth people. It took me a long while to understand what they were saying (my spoken English is shit) but you can sense warmth and friendliness when they talk to you. They don't all sound like that though. Most sound normal but still warm and friendly.

[Nationstatelandsville]

To think I almost moved to that state. Thank the good Lord my dad's job switched to being in Chantilly.

I love it here. Very down to earth people. It took me a long while to understand what they were saying (my spoken English is shit) but you can sense warmth and friendliness when they talk to you. They don't all sound like that though. Most sound normal but still warm and friendly.

It's a good place.

I mean, they're all lunatics, but still.