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Post by Bacon on Jun 26, 2008 16:33:00 GMT -5
But really, why would the mercs get to the vampire council before Fenrix and Hades? A big battle between what? The vamps and the mercs? Interesting idea, but how would it start? As I said, Twic provides transportation of some sort. Really fast transportation. Like the Millenium Falcon a portal or bullet-train or whatever Takehiko can afford with his current resources. Also, Hades and Fenrix could get delayed by some of Takehiko's loyalist troops. A big battle between the vampires and the Mercs, each of whom believe the others are working for Takehiko. The vampires being correct. I was thinking the little details of how exactly the battle starts is the kind of thing the actual RP would solve. |
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Post by Shadaras on Jun 26, 2008 16:50:47 GMT -5
But really, why would the mercs get to the vampire council before Fenrix and Hades? A big battle between what? The vamps and the mercs? Interesting idea, but how would it start? As I said, Twic provides transportation of some sort. Really fast transportation. Like the Millenium Falcon a portal or bullet-train or whatever Takehiko can afford with his current resources. Also, Hades and Fenrix could get delayed by some of Takehiko's loyalist troops. A big battle between the vampires and the Mercs, each of whom believe the others are working for Takehiko. The vampires being correct. I was thinking the little details of how exactly the battle starts is the kind of thing the actual RP would solve. Huh. Magic can always work as an explanation, I suppose. And yeah. *shrug* ..I'd wait for Fen to make sure the vampire council stuff makes sense, and for general opinions on whether people like the idea, but it's fine with me. But then, most ideas are. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 18:20:26 GMT -5
As I said, Twic provides transportation of some sort. Really fast transportation. Like the Millenium Falcon a portal or bullet-train or whatever Takehiko can afford with his current resources. Also, Hades and Fenrix could get delayed by some of Takehiko's loyalist troops. A big battle between the vampires and the Mercs, each of whom believe the others are working for Takehiko. The vampires being correct. I was thinking the little details of how exactly the battle starts is the kind of thing the actual RP would solve. Huh. Magic can always work as an explanation, I suppose. And yeah. *shrug* ..I'd wait for Fen to make sure the vampire council stuff makes sense, and for general opinions on whether people like the idea, but it's fine with me. But then, most ideas are. Vampires are always correct. Duh. That might work, except unless you're a vampire you'll be shot/otherwise killed on sight. I guess if they are carrying a seal or something of Fenrix's to show they come from her. Vamps are particular about stuff like that. Especially my vamps. ^__^ Sounds like a great idea. Everyone else will have to chime in of course. |
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Post by Shadaras on Jun 26, 2008 19:15:10 GMT -5
Huh. Magic can always work as an explanation, I suppose. And yeah. *shrug* ..I'd wait for Fen to make sure the vampire council stuff makes sense, and for general opinions on whether people like the idea, but it's fine with me. But then, most ideas are. Vampires are always correct. Duh. That might work, except unless you're a vampire you'll be shot/otherwise killed on sight. I guess if they are carrying a seal or something of Fenrix's to show they come from her. Vamps are particular about stuff like that. Especially my vamps. ^__^ Sounds like a great idea. Everyone else will have to chime in of course. Eh? Bacon's idea had Takehiko sending the mercs. So they won't be able to get a token or something from Fenrix. If I understand all of this correctly, that is. Though I'd still like to know why Fenrix and Hades would go to the vampire council at all. Edit: Bah. See, it could work like this. Assuming the mercs survive the vamps (which they probably would, somehow), they tell the vamps that they know Fenrix, Fenrix gets sent word, and comes with Hades to rescue them. Since I sort of think that Hades's is more likely to follow Fenrix than the Mercs, unless the Mercs really need him. |
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Post by PFA on Jun 26, 2008 19:21:55 GMT -5
And yeah. *shrug* ..I'd wait for Fen to make sure the vampire council stuff makes sense, and for general opinions on whether people like the idea, but it's fine with me. But then, most ideas are. Guess 'general opinions' includes me, eh? xP Well, it looks fine to me. But then, pretty much anything would be fine with me. |
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Post by Arista~ on Jun 26, 2008 22:27:51 GMT -5
The only problem that I have with the way that this is all going is, it's mostly about vampires, no offense to any. It's kind of still going along the lines of Fenrix's backstory, isn't it? I don't know, but that's kind of what it's sounding like to me. Or it could just be me who's thinking that...
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Post by Scar on Jun 26, 2008 22:47:18 GMT -5
The only problem that I have with the way that this is all going is, it's mostly about vampires, no offense to any. It's kind of still going along the lines of Fenrix's backstory, isn't it? I don't know, but that's kind of what it's sounding like to me. Or it could just be me who's thinking that... No offense to Fen or anyone else but I'll have to agree with Arista here. I know everyone's been working hard on the vampire arc but might I suggest (and only as the paper pusher of course, no obligations) that y'all start a new story arc with a more general plot so everyone can join in? Something with money involved *rubs hands together* :3 |
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Post by Shadaras on Jun 26, 2008 22:56:10 GMT -5
The only problem that I have with the way that this is all going is, it's mostly about vampires, no offense to any. It's kind of still going along the lines of Fenrix's backstory, isn't it? I don't know, but that's kind of what it's sounding like to me. Or it could just be me who's thinking that... No offense to Fen or anyone else but I'll have to agree with Arista here. I know everyone's been working hard on the vampire arc but might I suggest (and only as the paper pusher of course, no obligations) that y'all start a new story arc with a more general plot so everyone can join in? Something with money involved *rubs hands together* :3 I understand this problem. However, as one of the vampires, I sort of don't know what to do about it. If someone else has an idea that doesn't have to do with vampires, please share it. I'm sorry, but I don't think I'll be able to come up with something not based off of vampires in some way or another. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 23:47:13 GMT -5
The only problem that I have with the way that this is all going is, it's mostly about vampires, no offense to any. It's kind of still going along the lines of Fenrix's backstory, isn't it? I don't know, but that's kind of what it's sounding like to me. Or it could just be me who's thinking that... XD You have a point Why does it keep coming back to vampies? I'm not even giving ideas and you all keep coming back to it. ^_^ I know you all secretly want to be part of the blood-sucking undead, but jeez louise! The subliminal messages must be working. Like I said, the next four weeks, I won't be around much, I don't have much say in what happens. I'm cool with anything we decide to do. In my opinion, I'd like not to use the council because that just means more work for me.  Of course since Bacon and Shade have come up with it and put a bunch of time into it, I'd feel bad about scrapping it. Can we just tone the vamp stuff down and keep the plot but add something else? |
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Post by Vyt: Down, but Not Out on Jun 27, 2008 5:55:29 GMT -5
First off, I'd like to apologize in advance if my post is a bit rude. I only have a few minutes to make this one before everyone else around here makes requests about their assignment and begs me to help them. Why does it keep coming back to vampies? I'm not even giving ideas and you all keep coming back to it. ^_^ I know you all secretly want to be part of the blood-sucking undead, but jeez louise! >.> You're getting a bit naive there. We're not trying to be vampires. In fact, I'm just starting to hate them. What's with them that makes them much powerful than anyone else? They're so weak, they have to leech blood off someone living before they continue to thrive. <.< </childish but truthful rant> And I'll agree with Scar about toning the vampire plot down. It made the RP look like only the vampires can join in. Mercenaries are people who'd do anything to get some money. That definition alone can give us many ideas to make a plot out of. For example: With the Mercs HQ's financial reserves running alarmingly low, the mercenaries get desperate into finding other jobs to at least be able to fund the HQ's money bank. Adding Twic to the equation, he disguises himself as a wandering employer and tries to convince the mercs, one by one, to get employed for the jobs he offers. These jobs range from simple ones like pickpockets and messengers to dangerous ones like assassins. Little do the mercenaries know that Twic works for Takehiko, and actually foils them into a highly-coordinated plan to accidentally dispose Fenrix and Hades off, as well as those who knew too much about the elder vampire. Judging by the run of the roleplay, the plan can succeed or fail. Eitherway, the mercenaries become suspicious of Twic and decides to reveal his true identity. The mercenaries may try to fool Twic by still continuing to do his offered jobs or anything else, but their motive is to watch Twic's movements and know his real priority. Mmm, that's one lengthy impromptu plot I just made. |
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Post by Elcie on Jun 27, 2008 6:51:15 GMT -5
I agree about toning the vampire stuff down, considering that most of us aren't. XD But it makes a nice subplot.
Um. I'd like to do something with Rowan, because she was interesting and I never got to do anything really with her plotline, but I don't really want three characters plus the Gathows. The Gathows are already getting neglected, anyway.
I think our plotline should be something generic to everyone - something about going and getting a job that's dangerous or not what it seems somehow - and then we can weave in character subplots to make it more interesting. ^_^ (Actually, I'm beginning to regret pairing Elycien off with Alerid, since it kind of ties me up posting with... myself. XD Makes my character subplots very, very boring. Maybe I'll explain it off as some very strong but otherwise platonic bond... man, I just like Alerid too much.)
I won't be here for a week, by the way, but then I'll probably come back after that. Most likely. >_> The weeks after CIY are pretty busy for me, but at least I'll be home most of that time...
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Post by PFA on Jun 27, 2008 10:37:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I think I have to agree with what the others are saying here. XD; I mean, this isn't the Vampires Guild. This is the Mercenaries Guild. We joined this guild to be mercs, not vampires. So we should have a plot that's suitably merc-y, don't ya think? Also, I really think we shouldn't rely on anyone's backstories for anything but a sub-plot. Because what happens if that person decides to go inactive without warning and stops posting for the rest of the RP? Yeah, just a thought. ^_^; On that note, perhaps we should have a villain other than Takehiko this time? I mean, he's a great villain, sure, but I don't want too much pressure on Fen to post in the RP, especially considering how she said she's going to be semi-inactive for the next few weeks. ^_^; As for plot ideas, I still have the ones I listed off a while ago, if anyone wants to build off any of those. XD; Alright... ideas. Um... someone offers the mercs a job, but it's actually a trap of some sort (for example, we could go off Arista's idea and say it's a haunted house). The mercs get overloaded with jobs and have to decide which ones take priority. The mercs are getting no jobs and have to start looking for ways to make money. Someone threatens to blow up the HQ. The mercs have to go out and do some job (one of the previously listed ones perhaps), but have to be wary of a nasty virus that's going around. Yeah, I'm just throwing out random ideas here. XD; Anyone's free to build off of any of them if any of them sound interesting enough. |
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Post by Shadaras on Jun 27, 2008 10:38:53 GMT -5
The only problem that I have with the way that this is all going is, it's mostly about vampires, no offense to any. It's kind of still going along the lines of Fenrix's backstory, isn't it? I don't know, but that's kind of what it's sounding like to me. Or it could just be me who's thinking that... XD You have a point Why does it keep coming back to vampies? I'm not even giving ideas and you all keep coming back to it. ^_^ I know you all secretly want to be part of the blood-sucking undead, but jeez louise! The subliminal messages must be working. Like I said, the next four weeks, I won't be around much, I don't have much say in what happens. I'm cool with anything we decide to do. In my opinion, I'd like not to use the council because that just means more work for me. Of course since Bacon and Shade have come up with it and put a bunch of time into it, I'd feel bad about scrapping it. Can we just tone the vamp stuff down and keep the plot but add something else? We keep coming back to vampires because I'm the one who's been playing with the plot most. And I happen to like vampires. And I didn't spend that much time on the vamp plot that I'm not willing to change to something else. Vyt - That plot works fine, if we still want Takehiko to be the main enemy. But that isn't neccessary. I mean, like Elcie suggests, we can just have something generic to start with, since our characters will make it interesting somehow. Like guarding a caravan, or something of that sort. ..I think this post mainly means 'I'm staying out of plot discussion for a bit so my brain doesn't explode'. Yeah. Something like that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 14:09:09 GMT -5
Or here's a better idea. Come up with a plot as we go along and start because I'm getting bored with talk. All in favor, raise your hand or forever continue talking about plots. |
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Post by Vyt: Down, but Not Out on Jun 27, 2008 14:38:48 GMT -5
Uuh, Vyt? You missed the underlying sarcasm. Seriously. You missed it all. Don't get all snippy, I was just playing around. And that last comment would normally make me mad, but for now I'll ignore it because it's lame and a cheap shot. Kaythnx! Truthful my butt. I think the only reason it keeps being vampire is because no one is really helping with the plot. So far the only people who have ACTUALLY COME UP WITH A SOLID PLOT. are Bacon and Shade and PFA. Shade and Bacon both seem to like vampires, so that was the direction. If you all don't like it. Come up with something and quit saying 'I don't like this.' It makes you sound like you're too lazy to actually fix it. You want generic? Then help us for god's sake. Or shut up. I know you don't want to sound to be mean about that, but I am a bit offended. I've posted two parts there that's saying I'm also not in the best mood when I did that post, and I can't believe you missed it. Even the part where I posted a plotline, you missed it. I don't know, maybe you should also look at your own post and see if a rant already came out. It's what I also saw in mine. Assuming you did read my plot, you're probably thinking it wasn't solid. Well, give me some points why it isn't and not just ignore me. |
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Of course since Bacon and Shade have come up with it and put a bunch of time into it, I'd feel bad about scrapping it. Can we just tone the vamp stuff down and keep the plot but add something else?
