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[Mincaldenteans]

Min, Gald is being lazy again and doesn't want to be an OP because he's being a lazy ass.

You did that to him, you and your sloth. Repent Jess and mayhaps he will see the error of his ways

On that note OP'ing what?

[Jessjohnesik]

Min, Gald is being lazy again and doesn't want to be an OP because he's being a lazy ass.

You did that to him, you and your sloth. Repent Jess and mayhaps he will see the error of his ways

On that note OP'ing what?

Oh god what have I done! I'm contagious get away from me everyone before I infect you! ;-;

Basically he mentioned some sort of horror RP we'd have to make at some point eventually and said that he isn't fit to be an OP because he is shit at it(bullshit) and I just said he's lazy that's it.

[Mincaldenteans]

Well we can only encourage and advice -nodnod- OP'ing is a big undertaking after all, more admin less RP in my opinion but rewarding in the experience. Gald knows he has but to ask for assistance with any of us and he has it (or we jump right in anyway! )

[Lancearc]

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Perhaps look, ci.

[Jessjohnesik]

Ok so Gald and me have been discussing a possibility of a horror RP, based around the base which Whit paved in Whit Hills. Whit has yet to reply to the TG tho, that lazy ass.

Anyways, it will basically be set in whit Hills but also have some elements(and creatures?) from my WLITD RP as well as whatever Gald is planning along with huge improvements and new shit that can happen and will happen.

This is definitely very vague, but whatever image or understanding of the RP that has formed in your mind, what do you guys think of the idea?

[Chedastan]

How was I never notified of this? .V.

Well I'm here now, so how about we discuss The Return: Insurgents then.

Like what stuff needs to happen with it, and what stuff you guys want? I mean activity on it is probably too low than it should be. We need more people to post on it and what not. Basically it needs a couple of more things to function properly. And of course, again, plot stuff.

[Jessjohnesik]

How was I never notified of this? .V.

Well I'm here now, so how about we discuss The Return: Insurgents then.

Like what stuff needs to happen with it, and what stuff you guys want? I mean activity on it is probably too low than it should be. We need more people to post on it and what not. Basically it needs a couple of more things to function properly. And of course, again, plot stuff.

To be fair, I think the primary reason why Return is having problems is lack of new RPers and interest. Considering its only just Nul I think. And it's pretty hard for just you Min, AA and me to carry the whole RP. Also Nul and Saint somewhat.
Not sure of everyone will agree though.

[Chedastan]

How was I never notified of this? .V.

Well I'm here now, so how about we discuss The Return: Insurgents then.

Like what stuff needs to happen with it, and what stuff you guys want? I mean activity on it is probably too low than it should be. We need more people to post on it and what not. Basically it needs a couple of more things to function properly. And of course, again, plot stuff.

To be fair, I think the primary reason why Return is having problems is lack of new RPers and interest. Considering its only just Nul I think. And it's pretty hard for just you Min, AA and me to carry the whole RP. Also Nul and Saint somewhat.
Not sure of everyone will agree though.

Yeah, I still can't figure out why that is, with the almost none existent new RPers. Surely people actually looked at it, right? Or is it just the concept? I just don't understand.

[Altito Asmoro]

How was I never notified of this? .V.

Well I'm here now, so how about we discuss The Return: Insurgents then.

Like what stuff needs to happen with it, and what stuff you guys want? I mean activity on it is probably too low than it should be. We need more people to post on it and what not. Basically it needs a couple of more things to function properly. And of course, again, plot stuff.

It just seems to be a not-very interesting concept for new players to join. Or that it's too hard for them.

And maybe because we post almost all of our posts there with paragraphs longer than usual character RP?

May I get myself inside the list of players here?

[Mincaldenteans]

Maybe its too loose in focus? For the most part we (the vet players) have always just run with it. To a casual viewer, that could easily lose them and their interest.

We have a core plot; that's everyone's WIP. Maybe it could use some polishing. Agencies, groups, people, the city itself. flesh out the things more and it might attract more people.... hopefully

[Jessjohnesik]

Maybe its too loose in focus? For the most part we (the vet players) have always just run with it. To a casual viewer, that could easily lose them and their interest.

We have a core plot; that's everyone's WIP. Maybe it could use some polishing. Agencies, groups, people, the city itself. flesh out the things more and it might attract more people.... hopefully

Hmm, problem with fleshing out is that we don't know the outcome.

AA has been added to roster.

I also haven't yet voted on the poll yet coz I'm not sure whether I want to overhaul the rising or whether I want to merely improve it.

[Galdius]

Maybe its too loose in focus? For the most part we (the vet players) have always just run with it. To a casual viewer, that could easily lose them and their interest.

We have a core plot; that's everyone's WIP. Maybe it could use some polishing. Agencies, groups, people, the city itself. flesh out the things more and it might attract more people.... hopefully

Hmm, problem with fleshing out is that we don't know the outcome.

AA has been added to roster.

I also haven't yet voted on the poll yet coz I'm not sure whether I want to overhaul the rising or whether I want to merely improve it.

I personally think an overhaul is needed, particularly with the rather OP circle and stuff, and the plot itself, having two different plot lines for the militaristic group and the investigative group just doesn't feel like a good idea.

[Esternial]

I'm keeping an eye on this, as I try to do with most RP groups that I know exist.

[Altito Asmoro]

I'm keeping an eye on this, as I try to do with most RP groups that I know exist.

Thanks Ester.

[Chedastan]

Maybe its too loose in focus? For the most part we (the vet players) have always just run with it. To a casual viewer, that could easily lose them and their interest.

We have a core plot; that's everyone's WIP. Maybe it could use some polishing. Agencies, groups, people, the city itself. flesh out the things more and it might attract more people.... hopefully

Well what I'm trying to do as of now, is try to connect all or most of our characters together into one manageable group. I think we're getting there with that, it's just that not a lot of progress had been made on that in the time we had have. And of course we're on the verge of adding Lelvia into the small group.

[Jessjohnesik]

Hmm, problem with fleshing out is that we don't know the outcome.

AA has been added to roster.

I also haven't yet voted on the poll yet coz I'm not sure whether I want to overhaul the rising or whether I want to merely improve it.

I personally think an overhaul is needed, particularly with the rather OP circle and stuff, and the plot itself, having two different plot lines for the militaristic group and the investigative group just doesn't feel like a good idea.

Yea, Gald basically said the same thing. I also agree on the fact that the plot will have to be Eurocentric with only minor events coverage in the rest of the world as having characters strewn around geographically makes the plot unmanageable and shit.

I've actually took the time to think of future shit, but that's completely useless at this point, besides sort of giving me the impression of to what the RP will need to work to in the long term if it survives that long. So I'll be trying to squeeze and find creative juices for the actual plot in the beginning and what exactly are the characters going to do and shit. Not sure if my approach is good so yea.

Regarding OPness of the Circle, I'm not actually sure it was that OP the last time. Although considering me not seeing the Circle's OPness the first time led to the death of the initial The Rising, you guys are definitely needed to control the shit that I can't if you want to.

Circle will continue to expand though certainly, taking over India which will sort of mark the next step in the sort of WW3, as India is effectively third economy by that point not including the EU, so it will certainly help the circle. I do plan China on resisting the circle moderately effectively so as to counter balance.

[Mincaldenteans]

I voted for either the overhaul or the improvements for the Rising.

Issues with the first: Villains sprang up whenever it was convenient and we had no way to find out any information (about the Circle) unless it was official release - one battle after the next that simply pummeled the good guy at every step became tiring in the end.

Issues with the second: Finding able players that can play good villains that had a vested interest to keep up. Two plots were necessary because it was two distinct character development stories. Confrontation of good and bad was inevitable but sadly fizzled out.

Unless the OP solely takes command of the villains or melds the plot in some unique way that we don't need to worry about different sides. Over all a sense of direction and actual interest to invest the time creating and participating in it is required. That would mean a completely different focus on the Rising and how its managed and RP'ed.

And the Circle. Gald is concerned about overpowered figures, specifically the agents. Jess is worried on the science behind it, and both want a realistic outcome that seems convincing without being too 'outlandish'. There are so many things wrong with the aforementioned statement given the context of what the Rising was since the beginning: a literal scifi-action/drama. My concern has always been the sense of direction: The Circle went from secret organization to public threat and now a [possible] nation onto itself; tell me how THAT isn't outlandish in correlation to the specific OP agents and the advance researched and developed weapons the Circle is putting into the hands of key individuals? Of course its not, because it's a scifi-drama and that means fleshing out the Circle more to give a broad scope of who, what and why they are. Whether players can be part of the Circle is entirely up to the OP, but when it boils down to it, more information to fully grasp them is better than none or RP'ing it blind.

That said, despite my votes for improvements or overhaul, I'd sooner see a horror RP. It's been awhile and the one Whit ran some time ago had a lot of potential.

[Jessjohnesik]

I voted for either the overhaul or the improvements for the Rising.

Issues with the first: Villains sprang up whenever it was convenient and we had no way to find out any information (about the Circle) unless it was official release - one battle after the next that simply pummeled the good guy at every step became tiring in the end.

Issues with the second: Finding able players that can play good villains that had a vested interest to keep up. Two plots were necessary because it was two distinct character development stories. Confrontation of good and bad was inevitable but sadly fizzled out.

Unless the OP solely takes command of the villains or melds the plot in some unique way that we don't need to worry about different sides. Over all a sense of direction and actual interest to invest the time creating and participating in it is required. That would mean a completely different focus on the Rising and how its managed and RP'ed.

And the Circle. Gald is concerned about overpowered figures, specifically the agents. Jess is worried on the science behind it, and both want a realistic outcome that seems convincing without being too 'outlandish'. There are so many things wrong with the aforementioned statement given the context of what the Rising was since the beginning: a literal scifi-action/drama. My concern has always been the sense of direction: The Circle went from secret organization to public threat and now a [possible] nation onto itself; tell me how THAT isn't outlandish in correlation to the specific OP agents and the advance researched and developed weapons the Circle is putting into the hands of key individuals? Of course its not, because it's a scifi-drama and that means fleshing out the Circle more to give a broad scope of who, what and why they are. Whether players can be part of the Circle is entirely up to the OP, but when it boils down to it, more information to fully grasp them is better than none or RP'ing it blind.

That said, despite my votes for improvements or overhaul, I'd sooner see a horror RP. It's been awhile and the one Whit ran some time ago had a lot of potential.

So basically, for one, we definitely need more lore on the Circle?

Also I agree with the horror RP being made before the rising and shit coz I'd really love to first of all restart the Whit Hills, second of all interbreed it with WLITD if people want to and just generally coz horror RP. Also two people besides me are still interested in space RP so I'll have to revive that project (much) later on and get that done eventually.

[Mincaldenteans]

So basically, for one, we definitely need more lore on the Circle?

Also I agree with the horror RP being made before the rising and shit coz I'd really love to first of all restart the Whit Hills, second of all interbreed it with WLITD if people want to and just generally coz horror RP. Also two people besides me are still interested in space RP so I'll have to revive that project (much) later on and get that done eventually.

Circle lore would be good, but take yer time with it.

As for the possible horror RP. Whit Hills with some aspects of WLITD would be cool, maybe an actual demon or two from WLITD but no more than that? Maybe even just one demon?

WLITD had its own mechanic that you worked on and I think if you brought huge elements in with Whit Hills it could stir unnecessary confusion, so stick to the demons: they were some powerful BAMFs

[Chedastan]

All this mention of an horror RP, just wants me to make an horror RP of my own.

But that will probably not be a good idea, especially if it's alongside the horror RP you guys are thinking about. Oh well, I guess every mess up thing I could think up of manifested into one RP would just have to wait another time. But what was Whit Hills and WLITD like exactly?

[Mincaldenteans]

All this mention of an horror RP, just wants me to make an horror RP of my own.

But that will probably not be a good idea, especially if it's alongside the horror RP you guys are thinking about. Oh well, I guess every mess up thing I could think up of manifested into one RP would just have to wait another time. But what was Whit Hills and WLITD like exactly?

WLITD went much further than Whit Hills, but both were different kinds of horror (WLITD one creature/demon, Whit Hills being suspense/thriller type if memory serves correctly).

[Chedastan]

All this mention of an horror RP, just wants me to make an horror RP of my own.

But that will probably not be a good idea, especially if it's alongside the horror RP you guys are thinking about. Oh well, I guess every mess up thing I could think up of manifested into one RP would just have to wait another time. But what was Whit Hills and WLITD like exactly?

WLITD went much further than Whit Hills, but both were different kinds of horror (WLITD one creature/demon, Whit Hills being suspense/thriller type if memory serves correctly).

I see. The kind of horror I was thinking up of would be the stuff of eldrich abominations, and twisted horrors.

[Whittington]

WLITD went much further than Whit Hills, but both were different kinds of horror (WLITD one creature/demon, Whit Hills being suspense/thriller type if memory serves correctly).

I see. The kind of horror I was thinking up of would be the stuff of eldrich abominations, and twisted horrors.

We can combine WLITD with my Whittington Hills. I think that could be promising. The premises of Whittington Hills paved the way for creep Stepford Wives type of thing, but combining with shifters, body snatchers, demons, etc, could liven things up a bit.

[Chedastan]

I see. The kind of horror I was thinking up of would be the stuff of eldrich abominations, and twisted horrors.

We can combine WLITD with my Whittington Hills. I think that could be promising. The premises of Whittington Hills paved the way for creep Stepford Wives type of thing, but combining with shifters, body snatchers, demons, etc, could liven things up a bit.

Add in some more body horror inducing monstrosities, psychological terrors, and creepy crawlies, then you'll have the stuff.

[Galdius]

For my five cents on the wittington hill RP, I propose a couple of changes to the setting and core plot.

Setting wise, I think it should be set somewhere in one of the north eastern states, perhaps Maryland or pennsylvania (A good distance away from a major city but not far enough to restrict people from being able to go their to work.) and during a particularly coldish winter. The core concept would stay the same, a fancy self sustaining gated community (Even has its own "security unit") were something is clearly not right to the new residents. although a few new locations should be thrown into the blender, my ideas being a beautiful Forrest with a fairly large lake bordering on the community which is popularly with hikers and campers but has a high disappearance rate (Which is often just accepted due to the sheer size of the place, "Suprisingly") and a medium sized former mining town within a mile, close enough for them to get supplies and whatnot, although the town has a large income gap between residents due both the influx of people flocking to the suburbs and the recent closures of the mines, due to them no longer being profitable (Or is it due to something else?) leaving a lot of people out of work. The older residents town is more than aware of whats going on up in whittington but for reasons yet to be thought up but are generally silent about it (Until they start doing home invasions trying to kill our cast that is.)

And for the plot wise, I'm thinking lots of skinwalkers (Not the native American folklore, check the link for more details.) and less Cthulhu type demons (Still there ofc) being involved, with the gated community being a the primary spot of the "Infestation." (Most of residents are ether "infected" or are in on it, a few however are not, wither being blissfully unaware or somewhat/fully aware of whats going on, but find themselves unable to leave.) The story would essentially then pick off at the exact same way whittington hills started. With a few twists involving our new locations.
A little chaotic, but unfortunately I sent most of this to jess on skype, so I'm compiling what I said from memory.

If the location shit is all good, I've dive more indepth about it tomorrow.

As for the RP itself, I think being subtle is key for the first and second act, having it purely psychological horror based, basically chipping away from the characters sanity before having it blow up in the final act.