Hopefully. I'll just wait for a few more posts before I go on. Also, I kept forgetting to add email addresses to the collab document, not that it's in use yet.

Regarding combat posting... Combat will follow a more casual-styled posting structure in that single paragraphs, quick actions are allowed. GM posting will also change in combat, simulating NPC and Alien activity.

Darkraven said
Hopefully. I'll just wait for a few more posts before I go on. Also, I kept forgetting to add to the collab , not that it's in use yet.Regarding combat posting... Combat will follow a more casual-styled posting structure in that single paragraphs, quick actions are allowed. GM posting will also change in combat, simulating NPC and Alien activity.

To tell you the truth, I’m having a hard time coming up with something. If I were you, I’d see if anyone’s about to post, and if not then just post yourself.

Alright, one more post and then we'll move on.

Proser did say that he'd wait for a few more people to post.

I guess it's your turn then, Proser, since no once else wants to take up the challenge :D

Hey, I figured i'd let y'all know I am still interested in the rp. i got one more week of practice and then I can return to posting. By saturday or sunday I can have a post up.

Just write what you're character sees and does, then what s/he sees and does after the commander and party enter. Let's get a few more posts up before the GMs next!

Pete said
Just write what you're character sees and does, then what s/he sees and does after the commander and party enter. Let's get a few more posts up before the GMs next!

And while this notion is good at heart, I don’t really see much worth in my character watching a few people walk into a room and then minimally reacting to it. It’s really great that you were able to put out a meaty four paragraph post, but all I can manage to write right now is a little short of a single paragraph. I don’t know if I’m just not skilled enough to squeeze out something longer, or if I’m just in a rut, but I’d rather not hold up the RP over my inability to write a decent post. I will try to get something up, but please don’t wait for me to do so. If it happens, it happens, and vice versa. I’ve seen countless RP’s die over people taking too long to post, and I won’t instigate the fall of this one.

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And now that I’m done with that somewhat depressing paragraph, you all are fantastic and can post if you set your minds to it.

My reasoning for not posting is simply situational. Any posts that you all write are well worth it. What I’m saying is this; I’m not claiming that the GM’s last post isn’t worth reacting to, I’m saying that I can’t really react due to writers block. I just wanted to clear that up.

I'll get a post up soon then.

Marik said
And while this notion is good at heart, I don’t really see much worth in my character watching a few people walk into a room and then minimally reacting to it. It’s really great that you were able to put out a meaty four paragraph post, but all I can manage to write right now is a little short of a single paragraph. I don’t know if I’m just not skilled enough to squeeze out something longer, or if I’m just in a rut, but I’d rather not hold up the RP over my inability to write a decent post. I will try to get something up, but please don’t wait for me to do so. If it happens, it happens, and vice versa. I’ve seen countless RP’s die over people taking too long to post, and I won’t instigate the fall of this one. …And now that I’m done with that somewhat depressing paragraph, you all are fantastic and can post if you set your minds to it. My reasoning for not posting is simply situational. Any posts that you all write are well worth it. What I’m saying is this; I’m not claiming that the GM’s last post isn’t worth reacting to, I’m saying that I can’t really react due to writers block. I just wanted to clear that up.

I'm not trying to be a dick, I promise - but I really want to know what you mean when you say "writer's block." The term generally refers to an inability to write due to a lack of inspiration. So you just don't have any inspiration? Because I assure you, you can't wait for inspiration to strike in this kind of situation; sometimes you have to grab the bull by the horns and force out a shitty, ugly little post, and hope that you can improve upon that next time. Each time you give in to the "writer's block" by just not writing anything, it gets harder and harder to come up with the next post, and then the one after that, and so on.

Scribbles said
I'm not trying to be a dick, I promise - but I really want to know what you mean when you say "writer's block." The term generally refers to an inability to write due to a lack of inspiration. So you just don't have any inspiration? Because I assure you, you can't wait for inspiration to strike in this kind of situation; sometimes you have to grab the bull by the horns and force out a shitty, ugly little post, and hope that you can improve upon that next time. Each time you give in to the "writer's block" by just not writing anything, it gets harder and harder to come up with the next post, and then the one after that, and so on.

And I completely understand you, it just seems like me posting with the events presented wouldn’t add much. Like, I don’t have much to work with, and the story moving forward isn’t dependent on my character thinking about the guys that walked in. If it were any other situation, and if it would enrichen the story for my characters involvement then I’d etch out a post, trust me. I guess if we’re being specific it’s not writer’s block, just me scrambling to put up something good enough to not seem like shit.

Is his input necessary? No. Would we still like to see it? Yeah. You don't have to react to exactly what's going on, to be honest; you can be introspective, maybe discuss part of your character's back story. Pete and I had just as much to go off of and rounded out a few paragraphs each, man.

Hmm... Can I have some feedback on how to avoid awkward situations like this in which no one has anything to post?

Well, when introducing new characters, introducing them generally helps :D Or else the characters are left with only their first impressions which is never much to post on. Doubly so in a military situation like this, where the rank and file would likely be punished for not shutting up and standing to attention when their Officers and NCOs come in.

Try not to rush each other. If it's anyone's fault the RP is going slow now, it's gotta be mine. :) Guess it didn't help that I didn't have a decade of experience in roleplaying like other people, but I promise I'll do my best and try to bring myself up to speed ASAP. I'll do my best to bring in a lot more stuff for you guys to work with so this doesn't happen again.

I'll hopefully crank out a couple paragraphs soon, but a thought right off the top of my head is don't be afraid to reply more often to keep things moving, too. That'll probably help with posters who're low on momentum and such.

Well, just posting to let you all know that I'm sorry for my inactivity, but you can expect a post to be churned out by me tomorrow! Still getting back into the swing of things and all.

Sure thing Proser, I'll take your advice into account.

When you're ready guys, I'll chug the story on.

I'll have a quick post up tonight, let me do that and I'll be ready.

I'll post tomorrow after work for reals, but I don't expect more than a paragraph or two just reacting to the ncos coming into the barracks/bay/dorm

Alright, cool. I'll be waiting for the 3 of you then :)

A quick, churned-out post, as promised! Let's just hope that things will pick up a bit more, eh?