OOC: And now back to our regularly scheduled programming...
Hello, everyone! We went on a short break to institute a bunch of changes for the Last Resort, and we hope most of them will be easy to work with. Previously we left a lot of our information pretty open ended, but we decided to give it a little more structure and shift the focus as much in the direction of action/adventure as possible.
As we rejoin the story, Quadratus is stull under quarantine after the activation of the skeleton spawner. When they attacked Blackstaff the delegates here for the conference were sent into a panic. They were evacuated and the rest of the planet was cut off from the rest of the universe. This has placed the population of Blackway in a pickle. While skeleton archers are no longer spawning in the village, they are spawning around it. Between them, the creepers, and the spiders that already populated the planet life for the local inhabitants has become difficult.
They are imploring anyone now to help. They are hoping if they make another important find the other worlds will renew interest in them again and lift the quarantine. They also need help getting supplies; unfortunately that means that many residents have had to turn to organized crime, and it's given the organizations a stronger foothold. And some crime bosses are worse than others.
On top of that, the latest news broadcast will reveal that someone activated the spawners purposefully. Patrol officers will be aware of another piece of information not included in the broadcast. (This information will be given to patrol officers themselves).
Game Changes
- Magic
- Formerly we had magic defined as loosely connected to the Force. But now magic has it's own system unique to this universe. This is important in that it's meant to make abilities in applications easier to understand for the mods, and to make cross-canon abilities relate to each other. When doing your permissions please list whatever sources magical abilities would link into.
Note: The abilities do not change outside of usual game restriction. Just what generates them does.
- FaQ
- The FaQ has been changed to make it better organized.
- NPCs
- To further drive story, more NPCs have been added and the behavior of NPCs around town has been clarified on a new NPC page.
- Jobs
- Will be required for new players. While older players will be allowed to keep their characters not working, new applicants must have some sort of idea for a job or role for their character even if it's a very minor position. And more on that...
- Applications
- Originally jobs weren't going to be a requirement for the setting. The application now requires people to look at the jobs and to pick areas or fields they might be interested in as part of the form. A new uniform has been added to security as well.
Additionally, one test drive starter is now required, but a prose sample is optional.
- No Longer Seasonal
- The game wasn't working as a seasonal game, so now it will run like a regular game.
- No More Reserves
- As applications are open all the time, reserves have been deemed unnecessary.
- Map and Town information Condensed.
- They're all on the same page now. Map, history of the town, general assumed appearance, and the businesses.
- Wildlife updated with Invasive Species
- There is more information on the 4-eyed wildlife at the fauna page, as well as the other species that were dumped. The locations in which the interactive wildlife are commonly (but not exclusively) located are listed.
- Power Rewards
- After long consideration, we'll be implementing a way for people to receive permanent character extras through interaction and plot cooperation. Temporary character extras are always available. This will come in the form of armor, recoverable potions, and other plot related shenanigans.
- Other New Pages!
- The mod contact and hiatus & drops are now separate pages, with mod contact comments being screened.
- Moderator Change
- One of our moderators (Mala) has stepped down but she'll still be around as a player. In the meantime, Rae (the player of Charon |
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These aren't the only changes we've planned and more will be added as plots progress. Certain maps are still in the works, but we hope this is a good secondary starting point. Below we have some topic starters, and a new test drive meme geared to helping settle in new players. Below are some threads for discussion, as well as a mistake/error form because there was so much editing things probably were missed.
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guest_list2014-10-24 05:32 pm
Returning Characters?
Bianca
What they've been doing: Basically puttering around and helping with repairs. He has probably sold some weapons discretely. So far despite his illegal activities, his new life of not killing people is working out.
Character: Agent K |
What they've been doing: He went home to do his normal job, and again work himself to the bone and take orders. He liked it. It was awesome. They're making him come back for more time off, though.
Any concerns about bringing them back: Not really.
Zen
What they've been doing: Staying at the Resort and trying to help out, though she's not that great at repairs, she probably has been keeping an eye out for new skeletons.
Any concerns about bringing them back: Nothing I can think of
Rafe
What they've been doing: Bertie went back home for a while to catch up with Jeeves, acquire a new hat (his favourite got an arrow through it during the skeleton attack), and avoid doing any of the pesky reconstruction work. But he'll be coming back, fleeing yet another accidental engagement and the fallout thereof.
Any concerns about bringing them back: I'm sometimes unsure what to do with him aside from popping up for random silly? But...I rather like random silly, so I'm not sure if it's a problem or not.
Character: Rene Belloq |
What they've been doing: Belloq stayed in Blackway. His big concern was whether the skeletons destroyed any artifacts in their attack (he's not so worried about people). And he's been inspecting the remains of the fallen skeletons and treating them as historical artifacts of the lost civilization (and wondering how much an intact but nonfunctional/dead skeleton might sell for on the antiquities black market).
Any concerns about bringing them back: Nope!
Character: Narvin |
What they've been doing: Narvin went back to where he came from and resumed canon.
Any concerns about bringing them back: Not a concern, but I'm probably going to keep him hiatused for a month-ish, because new canon is coming out for him very soon so it makes more sense to wait and bring him back after new canon happens rather than for him to arrive, stay for a few weeks, then go back to canon update, then return again.
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Steff
What they've been doing: Patrolling and doing his best to make sure people are safe, for the most part
Any concerns about bringing them back: Nope!
Natalia
What they've been doing: Besides helping Braska out in his shop, Wander's been trying to meet as many new people as he could and got into a bit of trouble with the props, leading to him accidentally dyeing his fur blue.
Any concerns about bringing them back: None yet.
Rae
What they've been doing: Keeping people in line and smacking down anyone trying to cause a ruckus. Also grumpily keeping people safe.
Any concerns about bringing them back: He's...not the easiest character to throw into situations that don't involve shooting something. Sometimes I have no clue what he would do that isn't...working.
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Mark
What they've been doing: Hiding? Holing up in his room until everything sorted itself out? I have to play up the devotion to Elrond thing to keep him there.
Any concerns about bringing them back: OOCly I need to get back into his head, but a little canon review (which is thankfully not all that much) should do the trick. Lindir is difficult to get to do anything active, but I'll be trying to play up his mild healing ability if things go down.
Amy
What they've been doing: uhhhh, idk, I might say he took the temporary leave option out of general not wanting to just assume a months worth of CR, you know? He's the kind of guy who can get polarized reactions out of people and it'd be a bummer to just shrug and say he's just been chilling in the background or whatever. OR NOT? I can always say he's bummed around for however long, doing what he does... but you know, like I say, I'm a little hesitant to say he's gone two months without making any real impression on folks. Advise me, people! :V
Any concerns about bringing them back: I guess the above thing, and maybe questioning his sustainability in the long term?
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Fire
What they've been doing: Laying extremely low.
Any concerns about bringing them back: I kind of have other characters I'd like to bring that wouldn't be able to avoid her.
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Player: Koko
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: I am interested in playing Starlord here, but I'd honestly like peoples thoughts on if he would mesh well or if there is an interest in him.
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Player: Vorko
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: What sort of scientists might they be looking for? Walter's areas of study are all over the place, though he seems to land on Theoretical Physics much of the time.
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yep, I'm still here...
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Player: Dana
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: I have still not given up on her! XD I'm hoping there's a way for her to split her time between doctoring, which she'd be good at and would make good money, and getting into dangerous shenanigans.
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Player: Malathyne
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: Switching Braska out for good ol' Elle, here. I'm torn about what jobs exactly I should put her into, because her skillset is pretty varied. She's got some doctoring skills, though she's more of a field medic than a general doctor. Her exploration urges and skills are much stronger, though, so she's probably gonna head in that direction.
I do have a question -- Since Boone left before Elle came here, would she have any idea what he's been up to? Or would she just know that he's gone? Aka, how does adding castmates to characters already in the game work? :|a
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Player: Mare
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: For starters, how willing is the security team going to be to let a reformed cat burglar work for them?
Also, since Alex is a rock critter (more or less), how does his/her magic now work? Is it a combination of Life/Gravity?
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Player: Natalia
Ideas, Questions, or Concerns: If there actually were tourists here, she could have been running her own photography business for them, but the most likely job for her now would be taking pictures for research teams. If she needs the extra money, she can also infiltrate some criminals' hideout
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Mistake: Typos, yo: "Originally the main plot was to center aroudn the panic that surrounds a growing threat, but We were also very fond of fake news broadcasts and advertisements, a way for narrators to give an outside view of the plot and how it will be interpreted by the people at large as well as the sort of corporate marketing that exists in a universe. So much of the plot and plot announcements will depend on the news broadcasts made by Jeffers."
Word repetition: "Everyone with a pet is expected to have them licensed and, if the the character disappears, a place for them to go."
And I think there's a mention or two on the page of off season stuff---which would be redundant now if on and off season plots aren't a thing?
Page Link: http://travelagency.dreamwidth.org/5943.html
Mistake: Town info page inaccessible and listed as a protected entry.
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Mistake:
Sandworm entry, typo: "'Sandworms' were left by a fleeing Orion ship that was pursuing the evacuationg team"
Gecko entry, typo: "They're about 5ft. tall in general, squat in buils"
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