The Way Forward; A GATE RP [OOC] [OPEN]

[Novaya Equestria]

Is it hard for me to RP as a UN soldier?

[Monfrox]

Is it hard for me to RP as a UN soldier?

I think that's a question you need to ask yourself.

[Vahltunskhja]

Is it hard for me to RP as a UN soldier?

Just a quick reply - it's hard if you don't know how a soldier acts, and what's expected of them. The basics, like how to salute, military jargon, tactics and gear, etc. will take some research but your RPing will likely improve if you get a good basis of knowledge on how soldiers operate. What's more, soldiers think and act differently from other people. War and training for war introduces a very specific mindset, one that can make decisions instantly, control one's emotions, and act through muscle memory. That's the hard part - understanding how a soldier thinks and acts. It's impossible to understand unless you've actually been to war or served in the military, but you can gain an idea of and an appreciation for how they operate.

If you're willing to do this, it's not hard to RP as a UN soldier. If you're not, then yeah, you're going to have some trouble.

[Castle Crashers]

I honestly have no idea what to post to get myself back into this >-<

[Tracian Empire]

I honestly have no idea what to post to get myself back into this >-<

*raises hand*
Me too

[Monfrox]

I honestly have no idea what to post to get myself back into this >-<

*raises hand*
Me too

We've just gotten through the first engagement. It's a lull right now so it's pretty good to jump in.

[Bentus]

*raises hand*
Me too

We've just gotten through the first engagement. It's a lull right now so it's pretty good to jump in.

You could maybe be responding to Parcia's request for reinforcements and escort Osira back to the commander (I think he was trying to gather all the native's? Especially since she's the first real 'prisoner' technically).

Also, Mon, I was wondering if you guys'd be down for some random brainstorming on random future side-plots, etc?

[Kyrusia]

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[Parcia]

Oh shit, 5-O is here.

Quick, hide my pot.

[The Tophat Empire]

i have started work on a post, just so you all know i have not forgotten about it

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To the Provosts, thank you for the speedy actions

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Bentus, i am all up for ideas and all that, feel free to send it our way

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I had a thought of moving onto chapter two, aka, driving around and reconing + other fun stuff, if you all feel like you don't have anywhere to go/post

[British Prussia]

Won't be so active. Will be overseas.

[Monfrox]

I'm gonna get a roll call going. If you're here and your active, TG me. If you're not going to be here that much (Like BP), TG me why so I don't have a conniption.

Those who don't TG me will be hunted down asked politely why they aren't here.

Hopefully, this'll clear up the roster when I'm done.

[Slakonian]

Hello there my fellowship lol, sorry I missed posting so far but I am busy applying professional drivers licence and the exam are hellish

[Zjaum]

Also, Mon, I was wondering if you guys'd be down for some random brainstorming on random future side-plots, etc?

I'd be down for that, too!

[Zjaum]

Rules: "Three days absence will leave your characters open to OP/Co-Op control if plot development is required, and will earn you a strike. Five days plus with no explanation will have the player removed from the RP."

So, would Tophat...?

Regardless, I'm making another Fantasy World character. I mentioned "Okoya" in my introductory IC post, and, seeing relatively too few Fantasy World characters, I will be submitting her application for the approval of the OP/co-OP shortly.

[Zjaum]

Also, I've yet to be put on the list of special characters, even though I have been accepted.

[Zjaum]

Operation Forward until Dawn; UN Personnel File
*(Fill it out as requested. Do not shift, add, change, or modify the Application format.)*
**(Erase words in parentheses before posting finished app)**

Required Information

Name|Rank|Role: Okoya Bren-So|Supervisor General|new business leader of the Gahnospinel Mining Company

Age|Height|Weight: 20|5 meters|2 metric tonnes

Allegiance|Character Class: loyal to the Gahnospinel Mining Company|Giantish Rogue

Magic Sensitivity: Null

D.O.B|Birthplace|Nationality Winter Solstice|Plain of Giants, Unterritory|None, has worker's pass from Gahnospinel Mining Company.

Sex|Sexuality:Female|Heterosexual, but not interested in a relationship

Appearance Image & Description:

{IGNORE THE EARS, and she has long, auburn hair. Imagine a cross between the above picture and http://img05.deviantart.net/02a5/i/2012/169/8/3/female_barbarian_by_ulsae-d53xjuf.png. Apologies; apparently "giantess fantasy" is a fetish, so I had to limit my results to "giantess medieval anime" and "female barbarian." I said that she wore a robe, so just assume this is tribal princess wear. She is mesomorphic in somatotype.}

Non-Required Information

Past Occupations, Positions, Roles, Ranks and Achievements: Nobility of the Bren-So Tribe, thief, worked up the ranks of the Gahnospinel Mining Company

Equipment: A variety of gemstones, a basic hide robe.

• Default Main Weapon & Specials: If a tree is available, the trunk.
• Default Sidearm: If not, her fists.
• Additional Munitions: If stones are available, stones.
• Uniform Model: Same robe.
• Misc. & Other Stuff:Will not part with her gemstones, under any circumstance.

Moral Alignment: neutral {possibly chaotic} good.

Biography: She used to be the top of her world. The daughter of the chieftain of the illustrious Bren-So Tribe, she was revered by the masses, almost to the point of worship. She was raised to look down on the masses, even those who worked up to her status. When she turned 13, she was given royal family heirlooms: a dazzling yellow tourmaline, which she would keep for the rest of her life.

Yet something was wrong. As her privelege would permit, she would often travel far away from her home, to other tribes and factions. She saw industrious woodcutters, talented craftsmen, and seemingly-magical businesses. Unbeknownst to the entire Bren-So tribe, she began to work for a stone quarry, and her enormous size and power proved to be valuable assets to the firm. At 15, however, her parents found out. Their hatred of the nouveau riche overcame the love of their daughter, and they banished her from the realm. The surrounding countryside was no longer a viable option; the powerful Bren-So Tribe would keep watch all across the Plain of Giants.

She wandered into a city, where, destitute but unwilling to give up her family's gems, she joined the one firm that would accept her: the legion of thieves. She was taught to steal, and she did her best, nabbing a gem or two from the completely oblivious. To anyone not completely oblivious, however, a giant girl was incredibly hard to miss, even in the shadows. Thus, it became less a game of trickery and more a game of how fast she could run away from the police. She felt guilty, taking from others instead of earning wages on her own merit. Regardless, she pocketed the gems and continued her life as a thief for two years.

Her career ended when she tried to steal an entire cart of precious gemstones. The Gahnospinel Mining Company was selling its wares to numerous craftsmen, and she couldn't resist. She rushed forward, grabbed the cart, sped in the other direction, and immediately fell flat on her face. Company employees and law enforcement alike grabbed a hold of her, and twenty men finally pinned her to the ground.

She was brought to court. As she somberly mused in the laughably-small cage they had entrapped her in, a dwarf company representative approached her. "I bring a message from Haapsalu Argyrix himself. The company's in need of a giant, and so we're offering to drop all charges in exchange for two years' service. It's hard labor for most people, but you should be able to do the task easily."

It was a second chance, and she accepted without hesitation. She was brought on to the company, and she quickly displayed a trait past her strength and size: her mind. Granted, it wasn't nearly powerful to the extent of Haapsalu or the other bigwigs of the company, but it was considerable, especially for a giant. She stayed on past her two years and rose up through the ranks, from gruntwork to executive leadership. She asked to be paid, from time to time, in gems.

All through this time, she has kept the gems she's received in her pocket, whenever possible. She can tell a story about each one, either from her past or from another's. It's a welcome reminder to be humble; Fate can take anyone anywhere. Fate has taken her to more places in ten years than where most people go in a hundred, and she is grateful for that.

Personality: Humble for a noble, eager to please.

Likes: Local legends, industry, vocal music

Dislikes: city life, unearned celebration, loud noise.

Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=878OTcl6iw8

Leave This In Your App:
By posting this application, I have made a great app, read the OP

[Zjaum]

Would it be possible just to have the link (below the image) as the image? The image too big for NationStates, but I think it's a little more fitting (a little less playful, and more sorrowful).

[Hetland 2]

Would it be possible just to have the link (below the image) as the image? The image too big for NationStates, but I think it's a little more fitting (a little less playful, and more sorrowful).

Do you know what the edit button is used for?

[Zjaum]

Would it be possible just to have the link (below the image) as the image? The image too big for NationStates, but I think it's a little more fitting (a little less playful, and more sorrowful).

Do you know what the edit button is used for?

Yes, my point is that I can't have that picture as anything but a link, and the OPs don't like links.

[Malshan]

Do you know what the edit button is used for?

Yes, my point is that I can't have that picture as anything but a link, and the OPs don't like links.

It's best to put images of any size (and gifs; especially gifs) into spoilers as well. There's a button for it on the bottom line of the hotkeys at the top of the message box.

[Monfrox]

Alright, I'm gonna go see who didn't get me a TG and see where we're at.

[Vahltunskhja]

Glad to see people are still on board after a bit of a slow down. I'm not sure if we should launch right into the patrols if we are jumping to Chapter Two - maybe just give the Special Region characters time to find their roles in the UN force.

Also whenever you guys aren't crazy busy, I made an app that got lost in the chaos. Feel free to just shuffle it under the rest of the paperwork until you've had a chance to get caught up with things and some time to relax as well.

[Hetland 2]

And then Het dragged in a post, technically the day after he said he would but... it's been a... cruel weekend.

[Monfrox]

Glad to see people are still on board after a bit of a slow down. I'm not sure if we should launch right into the patrols if we are jumping to Chapter Two - maybe just give the Special Region characters time to find their roles in the UN force.

Also whenever you guys aren't crazy busy, I made an app that got lost in the chaos. Feel free to just shuffle it under the rest of the paperwork until you've had a chance to get caught up with things and some time to relax as well.

I suppose having a token bard is fine. Just don't get too crazy with it