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New Genoa
05-02-2005, 05:00
well, something to do than just prattle on about Kurt being a little bitchy asshole. :)
Steel Butterfly
05-02-2005, 05:06
well, something to do than just prattle on about Kurt being a little bitchy asshole. :)

Well, keep it up. It's good.
Nanakaland
05-02-2005, 05:40
I hope the plot advances soon. Paul pretty much ran out of all options.
Steel Butterfly
05-02-2005, 06:04
I hope the plot advances soon. Paul pretty much ran out of all options.

Well they have to fight their way through the hordes to what may or may not be the right exit. If it is, then they have to either run or find a way to close it, then make their way back to the safehouse and meet up with Gabriel's party.
New Genoa
05-02-2005, 06:05
btw, I hope you guys don't mind with my own little plot twist I added about the zombie not dying from blows to the head, but a strike to the back of the neck.. perhaps some sort of prototype development?
New Genoa
05-02-2005, 06:11
btw, I hope you guys don't mind with my own little plot twist I added about the zombie not dying from blows to the head, but a strike to the back of the neck.. perhaps some sort of prototype development?

and if not, we could just dismiss it as a fluke deformity and ignore the subject as something not of concern.
Steel Butterfly
05-02-2005, 06:23
btw, I hope you guys don't mind with my own little plot twist I added about the zombie not dying from blows to the head, but a strike to the back of the neck.. perhaps some sort of prototype development? If not, we could just dismiss it as a fluke deformity and ignore the subject as something not of concern.

The whole point of the "blow the head" thing is to rupture their nervous system. A bullet to the skull should be the same as one to the back of the neck, although I guess cutting the spinal cord would be slightly quicker. I don't care how you use that. Either way works for me...just to be sure though...they aren't really zombies. I know they attacked en masse here, but they will be a little more calculating next time. They're already using weapons, and they aren't saying "MMM...BRAINS..." lol

Also everyone, sorry to cut the villager slaying fun short, but as NG said, "the war has just begun." Don't worry. As the sun sets on "today" at rises on "tomorrow," something even bigger will happen, and the villager massacre will continue. :D
A Few Rich People
05-02-2005, 06:31
well phew, guess I stayed safe inside where ever I was near you guys (that and in the happy land of "not-online-ia".
Steel Butterfly
05-02-2005, 06:33
well phew, guess I stayed safe inside where ever I was near you guys (that and in the happy land of "not-online-ia".

Yeah...although you were outside. Just assume we protected you. Not being online sucks...but since four of us were, I didn't want to miss this oppertunity.
A Few Rich People
05-02-2005, 06:38
Aye, not upset, walking out and helping would be a good way to get shot... best local would be small alley behind said group that held creatures off at the gate.

IR ninja, "formal" introduction would best take place at the briefing (as I am showing up there anyways :p )
New Genoa
05-02-2005, 19:10
The whole point of the "blow the head" thing is to rupture their nervous system. A bullet to the skull should be the same as one to the back of the neck, although I guess cutting the spinal cord would be slightly quicker. I don't care how you use that. Either way works for me...just to be sure though...they aren't really zombies. I know they attacked en masse here, but they will be a little more calculating next time. They're already using weapons, and they aren't saying "MMM...BRAINS..." lol

Exactly what I thought, which is why I questioned its uniqueness... but that was afterwards..lol
Steel Butterfly
05-02-2005, 19:36
*catches breath*

That was a long ass post I just made...anyhow...

Take this down time to build upon your characters however you see fit. It is night, and the action will resume as the sun rises, so do whatever you want during the night. Talk, eat, sleep, cry, etc.
Nanakaland
05-02-2005, 19:52
Cool post. Now I've got to make a really long post...

Perhaps how Paul disappeared, etc. I need a long flashback.
Tappee
06-02-2005, 03:44
Just for the record Emily is not infected, there is something else going with her that I've hinted at a few times.
Steel Butterfly
06-02-2005, 08:33
Just for the record Emily is not infected, there is something else going with her that I've hinted at a few times.

Ok then. I sent Harper to help. Take that in whatever direction you wish.

Also, for everyone, I probably should give a heads up to what I'm going to do next. Unfortunately, much of it will happen in the post itself, and I don't want to give away any spoilers. All I want to say is don't jump to any conclusions, and keep your characters ironically ignorant to where Gabriel and Tess are. Realizing that they're missing, however, is alright. Right now, they should be focused on Emily's well-being...and soon enough (1 or 2 of my posts)...something even greater will catch their attention.

Anyhow...it's 2:30 in the morning...and I'm going to bed.
Steel Butterfly
06-02-2005, 22:41
Well guys (assuming) I'm pretty sure that post #83 changed some things up pretty well. Someone unexpected will be returning to the safehouse as the sun rises on the third day, but everyone else won't have time to care...because something that's most definately expected will be arriving as well.

Hope the twist doesn't piss anyone off...lol. I've had that happen before. Oh but don't worry, *snickers* this is only the beginning. :D

EDIT: Oh and the dialogue of post #83 is purposely confusing. So if it confuses you because of some of the references or contradictions put forth, don't worry. It'll all come together. Just remember these posts. Hell...remember all of page 6. This RP just keeps getting better page by page.
New Genoa
06-02-2005, 22:52
Holy shit, SB.. that was awesome.
Steel Butterfly
06-02-2005, 22:59
Holy shit, SB.. that was awesome.

Heh. Why thank you.

I was inspired I guess.
Steel Butterfly
07-02-2005, 06:24
Also, as for the backstory post...

...anyone remember the bald guy?
Tappee
07-02-2005, 08:18
Also, as for the backstory post...

...anyone remember the bald guy?

the one that Gabriel killed at the begining?
New Genoa
07-02-2005, 20:28
Also, as for the backstory post...

...anyone remember the bald guy?

*gasp*
A Few Rich People
08-02-2005, 03:57
Gleee plot twist, now the real question comes: how will this affect everyone else (I mean the expidition leader is dead).

And my next post assumes there be a window in the safe house, if not... well just have to think of something else.
Steel Butterfly
11-02-2005, 21:13
wow...a nice lack of posting over the last few days...
New Genoa
11-02-2005, 21:53
What do you want us to post? We're all waiting for you *cue eerie music*
Tappee
11-02-2005, 22:01
toworrow I'll post Emily waking up (Would do it today but I got called into work) in the mean time your character could question Augustine as to what is going on with Emily
Nanakaland
11-02-2005, 22:07
I haven't posted because all I can do until the plot advances is more flashbacks. And seeing as you are doing some flashbacks too, any posts about Paul would be flashback overkill.
Steel Butterfly
12-02-2005, 00:33
What do you want us to post? We're all waiting for you *cue eerie music*

lol really?

alright then

Just so you know though, I'm probably going to be gone saturday day, saturday night, and sunday day. I'll try to get something started before I leave.
Steel Butterfly
14-02-2005, 01:26
well once again I'm behind schedule...but I think that's my right as a writer...lol

nevertheless...I think I should post something good tonight.

On another note: Mercenary Soldiers turned in his pink slip earlier this weekend citing creative differences. His complaint was there there wasn't enough interaction between the characters of different nations. Just so that you all understand where i'm coming from, I'm going to explain my normal rping style.

As Tappee knows by now, my RP's are plot-driven. While I'm sure that other people do this, I haven't seen many around this site. The difference between plot-driven and character-oriented RP's is this: in CO RP's the characters determine the plot while in PD RP's the characters react to the plot.

I do this for two reasons. First of all, I think it allows for better writing. Most character-oriented RP's are comprised of many small posts that are parts of discussions or whatnot. Not only are these RP's sometimes hard to follow, but they often (note: not always) lack in depth and are hard to complete since a single conversation requires everyone involved to be presently online. Second of all, going along with the depth, me sitting here planning the beginning and the ending of my RP (while leaving the middle open for everyone else) allows me to put references and twists in place that would otherwise not be able to exist. It reads more like a novel than an internet conversation this way.

Granted, as Mercenary Soldiers pointed out, this does cut down on direct interaction between the different "writers" and their characters. However, this is because the plot determines the conversations, not the characters. I don't make time specifically for a conversation - the conversations should come up as they naturally would in such a situation. What MS complained about is what I desired.

My goal in this RP, as is in most of my RP's, is for the characters to come together at the end, solving different problems and reaching different goals both personally and outwardly, and provide ultimate closure to the story.

If anyone has comments or arguments, feel free to voice them.
A Few Rich People
14-02-2005, 01:36
True, but the three days of silence (not saying anything bad...) could be avoided in a CO RP. However, I guess the nature of the beast determines what happens the little periods of quite are fine (far shorter than waiting for the RP to start ;) )
Steel Butterfly
14-02-2005, 02:04
True, but the three days of silence (not saying anything bad...) could be avoided in a CO RP. However, I guess the nature of the beast determines what happens the little periods of quite are fine (far shorter than waiting for the RP to start ;) )

Yes, you have a point, however give me a chance to argue with you. Think of the things that the majority of us (I know you, because of you character, haven't) have done up to this point. We've had an arguement the moment we came, a "search for clues" period, an argument following a major discovery, and a large fight. We could have never accomplished all this, waiting for everyone to get on at the same time, and it wouldn't flow nearly as well. I'd much rather have three days of quiet, as you put it, than have every thing that happens in the RP take three times as long.
A Few Rich People
14-02-2005, 02:21
Oh not disagreeing (that and CO RPs can devolve into a shouting match...), but I think even in this RP we could have at least puttered around, have had character interactions that Merc said we were missing during the lull in the story line.

But it is better (for moving a story) to have the characters react instead of crafting.
Tappee
14-02-2005, 03:03
There have been a number of Chance for character to character talks. I left my last post with Emily open with the hope that one of the other writers would try to talk to Augustine about what was going, that is why i haven't posted in awhile.

toworrow I'll post Emily waking up (Would do it today but I got called into work) in the mean time your character could question Augustine as to what is going on with Emily


Also I would like to point out that there are a number occasion in Steel's RP's that the characters just sit down and talk, and more often then not interesting things happen.
Steel Butterfly
14-02-2005, 03:56
Also I would like to point out that there are a number occasion in Steel's RP's that the characters just sit down and talk, and more often then not interesting things happen.

Lol...it's the influence of consol RPGs on my writing...haha

Also, Tappee, I edited my last post so that Jaden asks what's going on...lol. Gives you a chance to post then.
New Genoa
14-02-2005, 04:18
one could hope that I'll be posting again by tomorrow. did some alot work relating to my nswiki entry as well as finishing up some homework. but as you've seen in the past, I'll probably be late again. ;)
New Genoa
17-02-2005, 03:08
:headbang: heh, I guess I lied.
A Few Rich People
17-02-2005, 03:22
Shhh... I'm eating the parties food, you really should expand beyond MREs.

:gundge:
Steel Butterfly
18-02-2005, 18:06
Shhh... I'm eating the parties food, you really should expand beyond MREs.


Well you'll be discovered soon enough...although if you can shoot and you aren't infected, the team will not really care much about how you got there. There will be something more important going on. Also, if you prove yourself, you'll probably be accepted.

Anyhow, I'm loving the dramatic irony that's going on here. Augustine and Jocelyn running to get Tess to confirm if Jaden's infected or not, Jaden telling the team that if anything happens to the lab they're trapped even though he's the one that sunk it to the bottom, and Jaden setting up Gabriel's infection and setting up the scenario that Gabriel destroyed the lab...good stuff. 8)
A Few Rich People
18-02-2005, 19:10
Looking very nice and is quite funny, and note to self; no more posting after 1 am. As for gun use, aye, he is somewhat competent (nothing like a military personnel).

If we have had such wonderful plot this earlier can't wait to see what comes out later gleee.
Steel Butterfly
19-02-2005, 22:25
Alright guys. This should be easy enough. The villagers have somehow broken free, and they're now attacking Jaden's safehouse. They blew open the front door, but will probably start coming in through the two other doors and the windows, maybe even climbing into the top floor's windows if they can.

Remember, Emily's still out of it and Raiden's stuck on the floor under the steps. Also, AFRP, your guy should probably grab something to defend himself with.

The villagers will be coming from all sides. They have weapons like knives and such. Time to kick some ass.
New Genoa
19-02-2005, 23:47
Wait, wait. I'm confused. How many floors does this safehouse have? And which one are we on?

Also, gonna need to supply Flark with some type of weapon.. hmm.
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 00:04
Wait, wait. I'm confused. How many floors does this safehouse have? And which one are we on?

Also, gonna need to supply Flark with some type of weapon.. hmm.

2 (maybe a basement...but that's not important)

Emily is on the second floor I always thought. Jaden just went down to the ground floor to fight the people coming in.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 00:06
Well I was just confused where we were.. so I can know to say if they're coming from above, etc. Anyway, should have some fun with my next post with flark trying to fight inebriated and all. :D
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 00:42
Well I was just confused where we were.. so I can know to say if they're coming from above, etc. Anyway, should have some fun with my next post with flark trying to fight inebriated and all. :D

Lol...I like how you write action scenes.
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 00:49
Nanakaland, try to remember that Paul is not the only one there. Your post has the whole bottom floor being overrun because you are without a weapon. There are at least two people (Jaden and Raiden) downstairs with powerful weapons to keep the villagers at bay, and probably more when NG and Tappee get around to posting.

Also, if villagers went through the front door, they would be blow to shit by Jaden. It also is rather hard for someone to knock a few heads off with a leg of a chair. These villagers are not zombies, nor are they made of jell-o.

There is no need for Paul to go superman on everyone, killing over ten villagers unarmed. If you want to make him a "supercharacter" you may go ahead, as long as you provide enough backstory and make it make sense. So far, you haven't.

For now, we'll just regard your post as the people breaking through the windows and Paul running upstairs because he's unarmed, probably as others are running downstairs with weapons.

All the posts have to tie together so that someone reading over the story feels like it's in fact one story, not tiny bits and pieces. Your post doesn't make sense with the other ones. If they were that easy to kill, there'd be no problem, no drama. If Paul is a "superhuman," then that can't just pop up out of nowhere.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 01:58
hope my post ties in... I figured that things would start getting congested in a confined space. although, you can still move pretty freely.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 02:02
damnit, I end up editing almost all my posts. okay, editing to say that things WOULD be getting congested. there's enough manpower right now as you said to try and keep 'em at bay.. at least so that 100 aren't comin' in per minute
Tappee
20-02-2005, 03:29
Augustine is just throwing out idea's out there.
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 03:59
Augustine is just throwing out idea's out there.

hah...oh that's perfectly fine. The great evil thread master god robot won't strike you down or anything. Jaden wants everyone to go underground. Now your characters can listen to him or not. Do they trust his judgement?

Also, Harper's kinda in a piss poor situation upstairs and needs taken care of...or just left to die. Up to ya'll.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 04:08
of course chad'll help.. hears a yelp or somethin and decides to go back and get him. next post.. next post. need a little break to garner up some inspiration.
A Few Rich People
20-02-2005, 04:13
Well I am now "introducing" myself to Jaden and the commandos, just don't shoot heh.
Nanakaland
20-02-2005, 04:34
Sorry, Steel Butterfly. I thought that Paul being different this time around was kind of obvious with those flashbacks about being captured by NiMbus. I was also in a kind of a hurry because I had only about 10 minutes to write that post. Do you want me to edit?
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 04:35
Sorry, Steel Butterfly. I thought that Paul being different this time around was kind of obvious with those flashbacks about being captured by NiMbus. I was also in a kind of a hurry because I had only about 10 minutes to write that post. Do you want me to edit?

It's pretty much taken care of. Do what you will.
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 04:36
You know what I love, guys? The immatations. Check out the thread called Containment. We're like the head cheerleader in high school...our style's spreading like wildfire.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=397013
A Few Rich People
20-02-2005, 04:38
Well at least they are taking good material :p

But it has been said, nothing is original, its just wrapped diffrently.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 05:04
hehe you're right, Steel, Chad is pretty stupid for going back into the wildfire.. but I think it was a good characterization to make his respect for Harper more evident. also, it shows the bond developing between kurt and chad... if only during intense scenes.
New Genoa
20-02-2005, 05:12
oh, and sb, instead of breaking up the next scene into 3 sequences (harper saying if he had 'nades or not, my response, then you're response or somethin), can you just tell me here if harp's got any so I can incorporate it into my next post?

edit: and that arsenal cabinet. it wouldn't happen to have any grenades would it? or some powerful device that could plow through those dudes
Steel Butterfly
20-02-2005, 23:10
oh, and sb, instead of breaking up the next scene into 3 sequences (harper saying if he had 'nades or not, my response, then you're response or somethin), can you just tell me here if harp's got any so I can incorporate it into my next post?

edit: and that arsenal cabinet. it wouldn't happen to have any grenades would it? or some powerful device that could plow through those dudes

Harper may have a nade...yeah...I'll say he does. Also, the weapons locker should have some explosives in it. Maybe even plasma grenades or some kind of future-tech weapon if you want. Depends what you're into.

I'm a far-future nation, but I don't want to force my tech level on everyone. My guys still use projectile weapons as well as Phased Assault Rifles (PHAR) so it really doesn't matter. I think the story works regardless of the level of technology. The story should drive the tech, not the other way around. Same with my thoughts on characters and plot.
Tappee
23-02-2005, 11:11
Now that Emily has faced her inner daemons, you are going to see a change in her character. She taking names and kicking ass now.
Sigma Octavus
25-02-2005, 07:52
Sorry, but I'm gonna drop out of this RP. Lately I've lost all intiative to do...well....anything. I've got the time to do it, but not the drive to do it.

Sorry.
Steel Butterfly
25-02-2005, 21:16
it's alright man

do you want to post something about your characters dying or something...or do you want me to do it...or do you just want to assume that they go along for the ride?
Steel Butterfly
25-02-2005, 21:17
on another note I should be able to post a good bit more this weekend. sorry to tappee and new genoa for holding everything up.
Tappee
25-02-2005, 23:21
on another note I should be able to post a good bit more this weekend. sorry to tappee and new genoa for holding everything up.

Damn real life and it always getting in the way. j/k no worries, post when you get the chance.
Steel Butterfly
26-02-2005, 20:29
alright...your characters should now give their opinions on opening the gate or not somewhere in your next post.

you all know, through OOC knowledge, that there is nothing but an assload of water beyond the gate since Jaden sunk the lab that they're looking for. If Raiden opens the large gate, the underground passages get flooded, along with the characters in them.

its up to you all what to have your characters think about what they should do next. do they want to get to the lab so bad they'll throw caution to the wind? are they willing to give up an easy form of safety because they are too afraid to take a risk?
Sigma Octavus
27-02-2005, 10:09
Just have them go along for the ride.

I'm trying to get initiative back. It's elusive.
Steel Butterfly
01-03-2005, 02:46
*whistles*

Waiting for NG to open the door. Don't want to do move too fast without him.
New Genoa
01-03-2005, 13:50
Sorry bout that.
Steel Butterfly
01-03-2005, 15:52
Sorry bout that.

lol...nah it's cool

We all have shit to do
Steel Butterfly
01-03-2005, 21:27
Well, if you haven't realized, lol, you're going to have to have your characters do something as they're being thrashed about in underground mine tunnels by lake water. I'll leave it up to you two to decide where you want your characters to end up and/or get out...but hopefully they end up relatively near each other. It'll be interesting to see how everyone reacts to Jaden after this, especially with what I have planned.
Tappee
01-03-2005, 21:39
I think that it would be interest if Emily got swept away due to the fact that she is weak, and has to meet up with the others later.
Steel Butterfly
01-03-2005, 21:53
I think that it would be interest if Emily got swept away due to the fact that she is weak, and has to meet up with the others later.

As long as it works I'm good with it.

As for the RP itself, we're now working up to the climax, nearing...say...the 2/3 mark of the story. It's now time to expand on your characters instead of simply building them.
Steel Butterfly
03-03-2005, 01:39
As for the RP itself, we're now working up to the climax, nearing...say...the 2/3 mark of the story. It's now time to expand on your characters instead of simply building them.

Speaking of that, I've taken some spare time I've had to map out a general overview of now until the ending, highlighting key events and such. With direction, this thing should heat up, and hopefully be kick-ass from here until the end.
Tappee
03-03-2005, 10:24
I going to assume that unless their is some off shots to the corridor that Emily is going to get washed back to the safehouse. Where she'll either run into Gabriel and Tess. Or once back at the safe house she'll head toward the lake. But I think the best option would before her to meet up two of them.

However, I don't know what you have mind for the future so don't want to mess things up.
Steel Butterfly
03-03-2005, 21:13
I going to assume that unless their is some off shots to the corridor that Emily is going to get washed back to the safehouse. Where she'll either run into Gabriel and Tess. Or once back at the safe house she'll head toward the lake. But I think the best option would before her to meet up two of them.

However, I don't know what you have mind for the future so don't want to mess things up.

That would work, although there are many exits to the tunnels....

*ahem* NG?
New Genoa
04-03-2005, 21:22
post coming today.. right now I'm tired.
New Genoa
05-03-2005, 02:19
btw, i'm planning on that shot to miss but it's up to you. chad'll be going the way of the water anyway too.
Nanakaland
05-03-2005, 19:19
My computer crashed (water spilled on it) just before I posted and now that it's better, I'm lost... What is currently going on?
Steel Butterfly
05-03-2005, 20:47
btw, i'm planning on that shot to miss but it's up to you. chad'll be going the way of the water anyway too.

Yeah...and as you said in your post...it'll be time for an interesting...talk...with Jaden. ;)
Steel Butterfly
05-03-2005, 20:49
My computer crashed (water spilled on it) just before I posted and now that it's better, I'm lost... What is currently going on?

I really hate having to give summaries...because I write with so many hidden things...you would either miss them or have them pointed out for you, making them lose their effect. That and I, and Tappee could probably tell you, have a nasty problem of accidentally giving things away. I've kept this RP secret-ish so far...and I want to keep it that way.

To be honest, there isn't all that much to read. Print it out and read it when you have time, or just sit down in front of your computer and enjoy.
Steel Butterfly
05-03-2005, 21:01
I going to assume that unless their is some off shots to the corridor that Emily is going to get washed back to the safehouse. Where she'll either run into Gabriel and Tess.

Ok, most of the people came up through a hole in the ground caused by the water, on the mainstreet of Procul. There are skyscrapers and stuff around, a lot different than the shanty town where the safehouse is.

If Emily comes up in the safehouse, that's fine, although that will be a hella-long trip to the where Raiden and Harper are.

Also, Gabriel and Tess have been walking towards the city. (It says somewhere that they aren't going back to see the others, but in the end they actually do since they don't know the others are in the city.) So, if you want Emily to meet them, you might want her to wash up relatively close.
Steel Butterfly
05-03-2005, 22:05
Ok, most of the people came up through a hole in the ground caused by the water, on the mainstreet of Procul. There are skyscrapers and stuff around, a lot different than the shanty town where the safehouse is.

...and just to reinforce this fact again, after reading my last post on page 8, you all (minus Emily perhaps) should be in the general area of Harper, Jaden, and Raiden. All of your characers should have been able at least to hear the conversation between Jaden and Raiden, if you want them to reply/accuse/attack whatever.

lol...next post begins page 9. Start it off with something special.
Steel Butterfly
06-03-2005, 02:02
Well I've had an unusual amount of free time this weekend, so I've went ahead and continued the story some. Jaden and Tess are now in the building, Gabriel is pretty messed up, and Raiden is far from peachy as it is.

Get your characters out of the water somehow and get their actions and reactions up.
Steel Butterfly
07-03-2005, 02:00
Alright...

Tappee, if you're the next one to post, you should probably establish where your characters are and get them involved in whatever.

NG, I left it up to you to plan out what you want to do. Go with Gabriel, send one of your guys with him and leave one back, or just let him go alone. Up to you.

Also, after this I'm going to let you guys come up with something small on your own to kinda give you guys a chance to be a little more unscripted. This is because the ending has to go how i have it planned...making you guys more scripted than usual. Still, it won't be bad or anything, just more managed.
Tappee
08-03-2005, 08:31
sorry that I haven't posted just been busy as of late. I'll catch up on my reading and have a post up within the hour.
Steel Butterfly
08-03-2005, 08:43
sorry that I haven't posted just been busy as of late. I'll catch up on my reading and have a post up within the hour.

That's fine. As you said, damn that RL getting in the way...lol
Tappee
08-03-2005, 08:53
I think to make things simple that Emily isn't going end up at the safe house but, come up in the city not to far where the others are.
Steel Butterfly
09-03-2005, 01:07
Alright, I gave you two a chance to get some character reactions to what they're about to do. To them, this may be it.

Have your characters whisper to each other, or have them think to themselves. Up to you.
Steel Butterfly
16-03-2005, 22:01
eh...sorry about not posting lately...I've been pretty busy. I might post tonight...not sure...but definately this weekend.
Tappee
16-03-2005, 22:33
eh...sorry about not posting lately...I've been pretty busy. I might post tonight...not sure...but definately this weekend.

Thats alright, I've been rather busy myself, working three jobs and all.
Steel Butterfly
17-03-2005, 01:35
In the meantime, we can chuckle at another imitator:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=404604
Tappee
17-03-2005, 07:02
In the meantime, we can chuckle at another imitator:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=404604


hahaha.... You know whats funny, ESUS has asked me to make a survival RP for them
Steel Butterfly
17-03-2005, 21:18
Well at least you're finally getting recognition. You've been as much of a part of all this as I've been. That's kinda pathetic that they had to ask for help though...haha
Tappee
17-03-2005, 21:35
Well at least you're finally getting recognition. You've been as much of a part of all this as I've been. That's kinda pathetic that they had to ask for help though...haha

Yeah but they are all being so whiny that I don't think that it is going to happen though.
Steel Butterfly
17-03-2005, 21:40
Do you and NG want me to post the confrontation between Jaden and Gabriel or do you want to post some more character development first?
Tappee
17-03-2005, 21:45
Do you and NG want me to post the confrontation between Jaden and Gabriel or do you want to post some more character development first?

I'm off for the day so I'm writting a post right now. After I post its ok with me if you write the confrontation.
Steel Butterfly
22-03-2005, 21:58
well guys, you're stranded on a roof with a monster than by all rights should have died long ago and who just defeated someone who was genetically altered. the question is...as normal humans...what do you do?
New Genoa
24-03-2005, 03:02
Guys, I promise to post soon. Im just hitting writers block for this segment of the RP.
Tappee
24-03-2005, 03:34
i should post too
Nanakaland
24-03-2005, 04:17
Am I the only one who actually posted at the abomination scene (other than Steel Butterfly, of course)? Come on. One man can not take on a beast.
New Genoa
24-03-2005, 07:35
another bloody snow day is likely, so I'll probably post later today when Im arsed to do it.
Steel Butterfly
24-03-2005, 21:42
Guys, I promise to post soon. Im just hitting writers block for this segment of the RP.

Well we're on the home stretch...or at least rounding third...so pull it together. lol

Nah...I know how you're feeling. Trust me...it's rough to keep up the pace.
Steel Butterfly
24-03-2005, 21:45
sweet jesus Tappee...she got...crushed...haha
Tappee
24-03-2005, 23:02
sweet jesus Tappee...she got...crushed...haha

crushed like a peanut...

Anyways on a more serious note I thought it was about time for one of my characters to bite the big one.
New Genoa
25-03-2005, 02:47
Posted! hope I wasn't too neglectful of other characters, but I tried to make light that they were there so it wouldn't seem as if mine were the only ones involved. :headbang:
Steel Butterfly
25-03-2005, 14:22
Actually I think both of your posts were great. While I established the meaningless of "death" through Jaden, Gabriel, and Tess, and Harper just had to die as a character, you two successfully brought "death" back into perspective. That's good stuff.
Steel Butterfly
25-03-2005, 14:28
...and just so it's known...this isn't the "final battle" for any of us...but it may be the last time your characters see Jaden or his monster. (not sure if they know its him or not yet)

I'm thinking of a dual "final battle" for this RP. Raiden and your characters will have a good bit of trouble as they try and do something (trying to be vague here) while Jaden fights one on one against someone who should be obvious by now.

...and don't worry NG, there will be enough blood shed to satisfy you. lol
Steel Butterfly
25-03-2005, 15:22
in addition, Tappee, I want to get Tess and the Jaden monster off that roof, but I'll leave Jaden there so Emily can try and get her revenge, as you alluded to. Don't want to pull the rug out from under your feet, lol. Whenever you get a chance, post about Emily.
Tappee
25-03-2005, 16:29
I'm off to work, but I'll get around to posting when I get home,
Steel Butterfly
25-03-2005, 16:31
that works
Tappee
26-03-2005, 22:38
sorry for the delay but i've posted. figured that few 1000 volt should slow the creature down or make it think twice, enough to retreat
Steel Butterfly
26-03-2005, 23:00
enough to retreat

Did you one better, also giving a deadline of sorts. I think it's about time they meet back up with Mr. I Survived Falling Off The Roof of A Sky Scraper. I'm sure Raiden will have some interesting things to say. After that...it'll be the home stretch. Gabriel has a shitload of unfinished business to attend to...and the rest of you (and me actually - Raiden) will have to deal with something that hasn't really went away.
Tappee
27-03-2005, 00:49
I hope that you don't mind, but on my next post I'm going to go on a bit of a biological rant. Also Emily is going to push for the team to head back.
Steel Butterfly
27-03-2005, 01:19
I hope that you don't mind, but on my next post I'm going to go on a bit of a biological rant. Also Emily is going to push for the team to head back.

It'll be interesting to see what you mean by a biological rant...because so many things I do involving biology aren't real and frankly couldn't be real. Still, heading back would be a good idea, as would getting the hell off that roof, but right now that's up to you and NG. Raiden and Gabriel are outside the front door, and Tess and Jaden are off somewhere secret, so only you and NG are on the roof.
Tappee
27-03-2005, 01:33
It'll be interesting to see what you mean by a biological rant...because so many things I do involving biology aren't real and frankly couldn't be real. Still, heading back would be a good idea, as would getting the hell off that roof, but right now that's up to you and NG. Raiden and Gabriel are outside the front door, and Tess and Jaden are off somewhere secret, so only you and NG are on the roof.

I'll see what I can do.
New Genoa
28-03-2005, 03:49
Wish me luck. A week and a half of standardized testing is ahead of me. If I don't pass them, I don't graduate HS. Oh, and I get to write three persuasive essays this week (included as tests). Joy. This may or may not prohibit from posting over the next week or so, but who knows... Ive posted when I should've been preparing before...

:D
Steel Butterfly
28-03-2005, 15:21
just make sure you put some action sequences in your persuasive essays. you kick ass at those. ;)
Steel Butterfly
28-03-2005, 19:09
The next one of you who posts should try and get the team met up with Gabriel and Raiden.
Tappee
28-03-2005, 20:13
I'm going to be busy for the next little while, my roommate fuck over my computer.
Steel Butterfly
28-03-2005, 20:56
I'm going to be busy for the next little while, my roommate fuck over my computer.

Your roommates fuck...over your...oh...I get it ;)

well hopefully it's not too big of a distraction :(
Tappee
28-03-2005, 21:10
Your roommates fuck...over your...oh...I get it ;)

well hopefully it's not too big of a distraction :(

I'm now plauged with porn pop up, I'm going to re format but I got to try and save some things. like 7GB of music
Steel Butterfly
28-03-2005, 21:12
If you want to use the "Messiah" board to save any info or upload any pics just say so...I'll make a forum for you.
Steel Butterfly
29-03-2005, 05:19
On a more serious note, (well...as serious as NS could possible be, lol) I want to poll you two as to what you want to do. I have an idea floating around in my head about a possible Realm of the Risen III, changing the formula around a bit again. I also know, however, that we have the whole Messiah Trilogy up and inn planning mode as well. So we have this:

Messiah
Ups: We already began to plan it. It already looks amazing. No one's really done something like that before.
Downs: I can guarrentee you that it will be long. Very long. As long as the Civil War, Tappee.

RotRIII
Ups: Established "series." (Best one out there IMO.) Near-guarrenteed success. Similar RP but as different from II as II was from I. Whole new story/concept.
Downs: It would put Messiah on hold for a while.
Tappee
29-03-2005, 20:38
On a more serious note, (well...as serious as NS could possible be, lol) I want to poll you two as to what you want to do. I have an idea floating around in my head about a possible Realm of the Risen III, changing the formula around a bit again. I also know, however, that we have the whole Messiah Trilogy up and inn planning mode as well. So we have this:

Messiah
Ups: We already began to plan it. It already looks amazing. No one's really done something like that before.
Downs: I can guarrentee you that it will be long. Very long. As long as the Civil War, Tappee.

RotRIII
Ups: Established "series." (Best one out there IMO.) Near-guarrenteed success. Similar RP but as different from II as II was from I. Whole new story/concept.
Downs: It would put Messiah on hold for a while.

Well here is how I see.

Messiah, I feel still needs some work. Personally I've got to polish of some and work throught some Back story (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=361694) And finish certain things for Messiah. But if you want to go ahead, that alright too.

As for point you put as a down, I wouldn't consider it a down. One of the distignushing feature of the civil war was it length. It was an Epic story, and we told it all. We didn't rush it like other RP's do, and I really happy with the finished product. Messiah already looks like it going to over shadow the civil war but I don't want to ruin by rushing it.

RotR series will alway hold a special place for me :) . Personally I have a few idea of where we should go from here, As I'm sure the two of us will bounce idea's of each other as we did with II. However, the only problem that I can see is how and where to set it. Messiah was orginally to be set very shorty after RotRII (But that can always be changed).

Ok so basically here is how I see it. If we start Messiah then It will be some time before we get to RotRIII. We could use RotRIII as a precurser for Messiah more so then RotRII.
Steel Butterfly
30-03-2005, 00:09
Messiah was orginally to be set very shorty after RotRII (But that can always be changed).

Well if you remember, we decided to make it five years after.
Tappee
30-03-2005, 00:15
Well if you remember, we decided to make it five years after.

Thats right we did too, sorry I don't have access to the forums at the moment. At least until i have my computer fixed which, should be in about an hour or so.
Steel Butterfly
06-04-2005, 02:05
man...my internet's been fucked

anyhow...we need to finish this
New Genoa
07-04-2005, 00:20
okay, I'll post soon
New Genoa
10-04-2005, 01:50
okay, I really don't know what I want to post.
Tappee
10-04-2005, 02:19
That happens from time to time. You could try writting about Chads reaction to Kurts death.
Steel Butterfly
10-04-2005, 16:37
maybe after Gabriel explains some stuff, you'll have more things to work with
New Genoa
11-04-2005, 03:48
yeah I'll write a short post soon , prob not today since I have shitload of hw to finish and it WAS my birthday (and I still didn't do anything)
Steel Butterfly
11-04-2005, 20:09
it WAS my birthday

nah it's cool man
Steel Butterfly
12-04-2005, 22:14
Ta-Da! Posted...and gave you all something to do or question.
Tappee
21-04-2005, 21:06
I should have a post together some time today. Sorry for the delay but I've been so busy with Company things this week its been crazy.
Steel Butterfly
08-05-2005, 01:28
Ok...the whole city is on fire, and that includes the zombies...which have become more and more resistant to any kind of pain they might have felt in the past. Raiden's kinda given up...but not really...but the situation looks grim for all of them.

If it's ok with you...I'd like this "battle" to change in tone from the past ones we've had with our characters being badass zombie-killing machines. At this point, they need to get the fuck out of the city and just survive. It should change how they fight.
Nanakaland
08-05-2005, 15:23
Sorry for missing everything for the past few posts. I've been very busy as of late.
Steel Butterfly
10-05-2005, 23:50
lol...you guys are allowed to post...
Tappee
11-05-2005, 00:08
sorry, I'll post tomorrow. suffering from writters block, not to mention a busy work Schedule, unlike other RP's that I take part, I want the stuff that I post to my best.
Steel Butterfly
11-05-2005, 23:43
unlike other RP's that I take part, I want the stuff that I post to my best.

Yeah...I understand...
Tappee
15-05-2005, 02:01
I Finally posted, sorry for the delay
Steel Butterfly
15-05-2005, 16:59
It's cool...yet speaking of delays...my PC is once again messed up...so until it gets fixed...yet again...I'll be on and be posting sparingly. :(

Wish me god's speed...
Steel Butterfly
22-05-2005, 03:12
Hmm...no wishes...

regardless...It's back...for the time being...
Steel Butterfly
22-05-2005, 04:57
And because I love you all so much...lol...I gave you some new stuff to read...including the big Gabriel-Jaden fight everything's been leading up to. And the winner is....

Now...we need to find a way to get the rest of 'em off the bastard planet.
Tappee
22-05-2005, 23:35
there could be a working transmitter at the government building
Steel Butterfly
23-05-2005, 02:19
hmm...I could bring Eric and Sean in for a rescue if you contacted them...I wasn't planning on using those two for messiah...
Tappee
23-05-2005, 03:30
hmm...I could bring Eric and Sean in for a rescue if you contacted them...I wasn't planning on using those two for messiah...

it would be nice to see famliar faces
Steel Butterfly
23-05-2005, 03:47
it would be nice to see famliar faces

and it would be an upside to an otherwise dreary ending...

...an ending that once again is a passage onto another triolgy...although this one will be more foreshadowing than a direct connection.
Tappee
23-05-2005, 03:51
and it would be an upside to an otherwise dreary ending...

...an ending that once again is a passage onto another triolgy...although this one will be more foreshadowing than a direct connection.

So a distress call that catches Eric and Sean attention.

OR depending on how you want to play the connection they could have been there by out side forces.
Steel Butterfly
23-05-2005, 04:12
So a distress call that catches Eric and Sean attention.

OR depending on how you want to play the connection they could have been there by out side forces.

They wouldn't be there...although they could be nearby.
Steel Butterfly
24-05-2005, 21:58
I'll let you take care of that post then. You call...I'll answer.
Steel Butterfly
25-05-2005, 00:55
Gave you guys some more to work with then...as well as proved why this thread has an R rating.
New Genoa
25-05-2005, 04:09
Ok, I admit it, I've been playing Kotor II the past few days and I haven't had a chance to post... sorry, will do soonishlyish.
Steel Butterfly
26-05-2005, 23:52
Ok, I admit it, I've been playing Kotor II the past few days and I haven't had a chance to post... sorry, will do soonishlyish.

Damn you and your Xbox. I've always been a Playstation man myself, meaning I have to miss out on the two or three good games the Xbarge has, like Kotor, Kotor II, and...uh...Halo and Halo 2...
Tappee
27-05-2005, 01:44
Damn you and your Xbox. I've always been a Playstation man myself, meaning I have to miss out on the two or three good games the Xbarge has, like Kotor, Kotor II, and...uh...Halo and Halo 2...

you can get the KotoR series for PC, as well as Halo
Steel Butterfly
27-05-2005, 03:16
you can get the KotoR series for PC, as well as Halo

Honestly Tappee...you know about me and my bastard computer...lol
Steel Butterfly
28-05-2005, 02:15
...leave it to you to post now with some sort of reply before I put down the rescue. Maybe have the zombies break into the building or something. Throw me a curve.

And if you haven't checked your telegrams yet, make sure you visit this: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=422138
New Genoa
28-05-2005, 18:26
you can get the KotoR series for PC, as well as Halo

Which is what I have - there's no way in hell I'm buying X-box just for those two games. And the X-Box controllers suck ass too. I admit though, that I took the path of GC over PS2, simply because of price. :rolleyes:
Steel Butterfly
01-06-2005, 02:18
Which is what I have - there's no way in hell I'm buying X-box just for those two games. And the X-Box controllers suck ass too. I admit though, that I took the path of GC over PS2, simply because of price. :rolleyes:

How's that control on the PC? It shouldn't be a problem, being an RPG...
New Genoa
01-06-2005, 04:26
How's that control on the PC? It shouldn't be a problem, being an RPG...

Incredibly easy - WASD config basically with a few hotkeys to remember here and there.
Steel Butterfly
01-06-2005, 23:55
Incredibly easy - WASD config basically with a few hotkeys to remember here and there.

Cool...with my computer back and running...I'm seriously considering getting that game. Episode III sparked the Star Wars flame a little in me.
Tappee
02-06-2005, 00:45
Cool...with my computer back and running...I'm seriously considering getting that game. Episode III sparked the Star Wars flame a little in me.

I finished the KotR like 20 time. I played so many time that I could finish the first half the game with out ever leveling my main character. As a result I finshed as level 18 Jedi.
Steel Butterfly
02-06-2005, 01:24
I should be able to get a post up tonight. It may be important...may not be. All I know is that we don't have all that many posts left.
Steel Butterfly
02-06-2005, 02:20
Well I ran out of time...so it's basically leading into the big rescue/action post.

Just for planning's sake...this is how it will follow. After the rescue, which may be one post, may be many, everyone will return to Emperor Bivens for a "debriefing." After that, you're free to go back to your own planets and talk to your own leaders, or simply have your character(s) talk among themselves...any way you want to end it up. My ending should have a neat little twist in it...a good bit of foreshadowing.
Tappee
02-06-2005, 02:24
I'm woking on a post right now.
Steel Butterfly
05-06-2005, 00:44
K then...I'm going to be gone until late sunday
Steel Butterfly
19-06-2005, 19:53
Alright...finally I'm going to get back to this...!
Steel Butterfly
07-07-2005, 03:30
<----- This guy just posted...finally...
New Genoa
08-07-2005, 21:18
I just posted and that's my conclusion, a bit open-ended right now. If it's too weak, I could add some more shit to it in another post, but regardless, it isn't a very happy ending for Mr Flark at least.
Steel Butterfly
09-07-2005, 03:34
I just posted and that's my conclusion, a bit open-ended right now. If it's too weak, I could add some more shit to it in another post, but regardless, it isn't a very happy ending for Mr Flark at least.

I'm gonna read it now, but hell, happy's not what we look for in these stories...lol
Steel Butterfly
09-07-2005, 03:42
No, I actually really like your conclusion. Asking for a beer is perfect, because it's what someone in that situation would most likely do. He's been through shit, and he needs to come back to reality.
Tappee
09-07-2005, 09:38
I know that I said that I would post, but something unexpexted came up today, just spent the last 11 hours at the hospital, I've been up know for about 22 hours. I'll try to get to tomorrow, but events from to today are going to carry over.

Again terribly sorry
Steel Butterfly
09-07-2005, 20:33
I know that I said that I would post, but something unexpexted came up today, just spent the last 11 hours at the hospital, I've been up know for about 22 hours. I'll try to get to tomorrow, but events from to today are going to carry over.

Again terribly sorry

Hey, it's alright man. Good luck with whatever's going on at the hospital, and post whenever you can. If I'm allowed to delay this thing for months at a time, you doing it for a few days doesn't matter much.
Steel Butterfly
10-07-2005, 03:16
Hey, Tap, is the post you made you conclusion or not? It works either way, but it almost seems like you're leading onto something. Is that "something" in this thread or for an upcoming one?
Tappee
10-07-2005, 03:27
Hey, Tap, is the post you made you conclusion or not? It works either way, but it almost seems like you're leading onto something. Is that "something" in this thread or for an upcoming one?

If you want to wrap it with my post and get started with messiah go ahead. I don't think there is any more that I want to do right now.

I have been thinking about a brief RP where Procul is destroyed, and the ramification of such an action.
Steel Butterfly
10-07-2005, 03:39
If you want to wrap it with my post and get started with messiah go ahead. I don't think there is any more that I want to do right now.

I have been thinking about a brief RP where Procul is destroyed, and the ramification of such an action.

Ok, I'll put up my final post and get back to work on Messiah.

As for Procul being destroyed, lol, well it's already a flaming ball of rubble...but I'm all for side stories, as you know. Realm of the Risen: Black, my sidestory, should be coming out along side Messiah. Perhaps you could make your own RotR if you wanted.
Tappee
10-07-2005, 04:20
Ok, I'll put up my final post and get back to work on Messiah.

As for Procul being destroyed, lol, well it's already a flaming ball of rubble...but I'm all for side stories, as you know. Realm of the Risen: Black, my sidestory, should be coming out along side Messiah. Perhaps you could make your own RotR if you wanted.

I've been really thinking about, and have some idea's for the RotR series.

i just had an idea for a final post for RotRII that I think will be a nice lead in for messiah.
Steel Butterfly
10-07-2005, 05:03
i just had an idea for a final post for RotRII that I think will be a nice lead in for messiah.

Lol...I know my last post was definately a lead-in.