I always have trouble discerning between rambling and good description. I'm not a fan of flowery language myself, so I tend to keep my stuff short and to the point. I could try to embellish things a bit, if that'd make it more enjoyable to read. :)

I don't think I've missed my deadline just yet but an emergncy at work required my immediate attention. On a Sunday of all days! So I'll be posting tonight when I'm home. c:

Posted! Finally. It was weird, I had that post half done by wednesday then just put it off until today.

JJ: I hope what I posted about the Appleberry's and Sam was all right and you don't mind it too much! I would have run it by you first, but I didn't want to miss my own deadline.

I think I did a bit better in keeping away from "purple flowery language".

Blackwell said
I always have trouble discerning between rambling and good description. I'm not a fan of flowery language myself, so I tend to keep my stuff short and to the point. I could try to embellish things a bit, if that'd make it more enjoyable to read. :)

That's alright. Don't force anything. I've found, however, that filling the gaps with character's thoughts is a decent way to develop things—how they reflect on things—which is usually best conveyed in the first person.

@Everyone, I don't want you to get stressed out by the seven day-deadline—the 'autopilot' is there for a reason—but you should definitely strive towards posting once every seven days.

Also, has anyone heard anything from Tenish? Everyone has made a second post and been active in the ooc except Tenish. I haven't received any private messages from him either. Remi will autopilot with everyone else for now, until we hear something.

Rockette said JJ: I hope what I posted about the Appleberry's and Sam was all right and you don't mind it too much! I would have run it by you first, but I didn't want to miss my own deadline.

No worries Rockette, it's perfectly fine with me! NPCs from me are for anyone to use freely ;)

Edit: Also, I have not heard anything from Tenish

Oh, excellent then! d:

And concerns to the deadline, I'll probably only be able to make my regular, routine posts every Sunday is what it looks like with my work schedule. Unless I'm particularly motivated to do it right away.

But no, I haven't heard from Tenish myself.

Alright, well, we'll see if he comes around soon.

@Adora, you're so fast when you reply! It's amazing. I'm not going to have you wait an entire week for a reply, that's crazy, so I'll slip one in soon.

@Everyone, I reckon the posts will become shorter during certain segments of the story, which is perfectly fine. My posts will potentially always be a bit longer, but it's because of the GM duties, so don't feel that you have to match that length, that's crazy. Quality over Quantity!

I took a few moments to write some comments for everyone. These are just general comments and not aimed at some specific post. I feel that this is an important part of being a GM, so bear with me.

Adora
Freddy is definitely a comic relief for me, even though he is quite intense and favors language that can be harsh. I say this in the utmost positive sense. Moreover, as I’ve already stated, I’m impressed by your posting speed. Some people frown upon it and call it ‘speed-posting,’ but it does not quite translate to this situation. I’d say that you are devoted, rather than anything else. However, I do see more popular culture references than I’d like to in your posts, but I have to give you credit for saying ‘Assault on Giants’ rather than ‘Attack on Titan’—it was a nice touch.

JJ Doe
Great initiative and creativity. I’m impressed by and love how you adopted the word kami after I introduced in the Codex—great attention to details.

Ex
We’ve spoken about Emily through private messages, I love the concept, and I’m looking forward to seeing her develop in the story. However, your second post ended a bit abruptly. I’m sure you had your reasons, and that’s fine. I made sure—in my third post—to force you into compensating for it; Emily is going to have to at least smile at that baby, if anything.

Blackwell
I try not to be biased when I’m on GM duties, but in your case it’s difficult: (1) Kat is portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead—how could you not love this woman? (2) We share a love for conciseness and brevity. See my predicament here? Horrible.

Archangel
I’m glad that you did not give up after what you perceived to be coming in late. You integrated Aaron perfectly into the story with your first post. I’m looking forward to seeing more of Aaron.

Insatiable
I like the interaction we’ve got going between Jyn and Olivia. It seems like they will be a good team. Overall, all is well!

Sixsmith & Ozerath
I like that this thing you two have got going is drawing a lot of attention. You seem to work well together, even though there are a few minor hick-ups here and there between the two of you, but nothing to get excited about.

Rockette
Ah, our resident female Vincent Valentine and wordsmith. I’m quite confident that you already know the extent of your abilities, so I don’t have to repeat them to you. All is well.

Tenish
We are eagerly awaiting your return!

@Everyone
I’ve updated the ooc-text and added a ‘combat guidelines’ hider in the Codex—read it over. I’ve also looked into acquiring a map for the world, but I haven’t found anything decent yet. If you have any suggestions regarding this issue, please let me know.

Emily hates babies! Emily smash!

Is something going on that would make all the cars unavailable? Some kind of attack or something? It seems like a very poor tactical decision to force your special forces team to wear themselves out running across empty territory.

Ex said
Emily hates babies! Emily smash!

Freddy doesn't approve -3.

Ex said
Is something going on that would make all the cars unavailable? Some kind of attack or something? It seems like a very poor tactical decision to force your special forces team to wear themselves out running across empty territory.

It might be Sawyer just saying that the cars are out. He already has a low opinion of our young intrepid heroes, so who's to say he might not pull a few strings to make things inconvenient for us?

Prisk said
Freddy is definitely a comic relief for me, even though he is quite intense and favors language that can be harsh. I say this in the utmost positive sense. Moreover, as I’ve already stated, I’m impressed by your posting speed. Some people frown upon it and call it ‘speed-posting,’ but it does not quite translate to this situation. I’d say that you are devoted, rather than anything else. However, I do see more popular culture references than I’d like to in your posts, but I have to give you credit for saying ‘Assault on Giants’ rather than ‘Attack on Titan’—it was a nice touch.

Why thank you. Sorry, I kind of see Freddy as a bit of a nerd and I enjoy making up fake references. Considering Archangel's original inspiration for his character, I had to have him make that reference. It simply had to happen. The very forces of nature itself could not have prevented me. I WILL NOT BE STOPPED. I WILL NOT BE CHAINED-

ahembutyeahI'llseeabouttoningdownthereferencesI'mgladyouenjoymyposts.

Ador I think that reference just made everything about my basis on inspiration worth it. Icouldn't stop laughing

Creative way of including Scan/Libra in there, Prisk! c;
And if Mags is Vincent Valentine, then Olivia is totally Lightning Farron - ish.

Ex said
Is something going on that would make all the cars unavailable? Some kind of attack or something? It seems like a very poor tactical decision to force your special forces team to wear themselves out running across empty territory.

Well, our group is not the only one the academy is sending to Norton City, and the confrontation did start fourteen hours ago, so that might explain why all the cars are occupied. Another reason might be what Adora said, Field Marshall Sawyer being an asshole, but I doubt it. It's the military, nothing ever goes according to plan.

Adorabadass said
Why thank you. Sorry, I kind of see Freddy as a bit of a nerd and I enjoy making up fake references. Considering Archangel's original inspiration for his character, I had to have him make that reference. It simply had to happen. The very forces of nature itself could not have prevented me. I WILL NOT BE STOPPED. I WILL NOT BE CHAINED-ahembutyeahI'llseeabouttoningdownthereferencesI'mgladyouenjoymyposts.

Yes, the reference was well placed, I agree with that. It's good that you made it a 'fake' reference, though. I'm glad we're on the same page, it's a fantasy world after all!

Rockette said
Creative way of including Scan/Libra in there, Prisk! c;And if Mags is Vincent Valentine, then Olivia is totally Lightning Farron - .

I got the idea from a game called APB:Reloaded, in which there is a weapon mod called 'tagger'. It marks whoever you hit with an icon above their heads, so it's easy to see where they are. And then I just combined this with the idea of scan/libra to from the 'tagger gun,' and it coincides well with the combat guidelines, i.e., it makes sense for them to be able to see stagger meters and weaknesses of targets.

I might have read Lightning's wiki page once or twice when brainstorming Olivia, but I'm not going to admit to anything.

Very clever!
Not that her weapon being strapped across her bum isn't obvious! Noo.

Number 5 is alive and so am I.

My apologies for my absence, one of those ordinary family tragedies that cause life to come to a crashing halt. I was also promised internet that was not provided.

Give me a day or so to get up to speed again and I'll have something hackneyed and inane to torture your sense of language with.

If anyone wants a hickory switch for the public flogging, those can be provided for a nominal charge.

Edit: Post away!

Also, noticed how everyone thinks Remi is the best tactician, including Remi. Point of fact, Remi is a terrible tactician, a fact that will come painfully apparent to all involved if he is every put in charge of any situation.

A running theme for the character is the fact that in spite of what talents he has and his incredible drive for excellence, Remi consistently, if subconsciously, attempts to go about most everything in his life in the most difficult and ass-backwards way he can contrive.

Yo, JJ, want to collab a post? :P

Rockette said
Not that her weapon being strapped across her bum isn't obvious! Noo.

I don't know what you're talking about. Nope.

Tenish the Mighty said
Number 5 is alive and so am I.My apologies for my absence, one of those ordinary family tragedies that cause life to come to a crashing halt. I was also promised internet that was not provided.Give me a day or so to get up to speed again and I'll have something hackneyed and inane to torture your sense of language with.If anyone wants a hickory switch for the public flogging, those can be provided for a nominal charge.Edit: Post away!Also, noticed how everyone thinks Remi is the best tactician, including Remi. Point of fact, Remi is a terrible tactician, a fact that will come painfully apparent to all involved if he is every put in charge of any situation.A running theme for the character is the fact that in spite of what talents he has and his incredible drive for excellence, Remi consistently, if subconsciously, attempts to go about most everything in his life in the most difficult and ass-backwards way he can contrive.

I'm glad that you're back and I hope that all is (will be) well.

A little late to announce. now but my post is up to

Prisk said
I don't know what you're talking about. Nope.

Ooh, I'm onto you missy!

& welcome back Tenish, glad to see you still with us.