@Pilatus Thank you! The story makes much more sense in my head now. So a connecting flight to Beijing that we all get on (Plus some NPC's) and then crash. Thank you!

Yes, think about it this way. If you were on a flight from say, New York, JFK Airport (KJFK) and you were flying to Miami International, (KMIA). Those crafty folks at your airline's dispatch would have already provided your pilot with a list of suitable diversionary airports for every phase of flight tailored specifically for the plane's type, weight, cargo, fuel burn, weather and several other fun factors that go into the cost of your ticket (and the revenue level of the plane, haha!).

So putting our scenario over here in the States let's just say our origin flight (the one containing most of the characters accepted thus far) took off from New York and happily headed south along a pre-planned route through the air and somewhere over South Carolina the pilot noticed something not quite right or there was an unruly passenger- whatever the case, one of the diversionary airports would be used at that point. In this scenario, let's just say that was Savannah/Hilton Head Intl (KSAV).

In the States there would probably be another plane dispatched or the passengers would be moved to a plane in Jacksonville, FL to finish the trip to Miami. You'd be surprised how many different contingencies there really are for EVERY situation. It's not quite as messed up as you think, but I'm getting off topic.

For our story the diversion of the originating flight and the transfer of some of the passengers to a smaller plane to reach the "hub" destination of Lhasa (ZULS) is where the terror begins. Because I am a dork, I know that nothing flying out of Beijing Intl (ZBAA) is probably going to be smaller than an Airbus A330 or a Boeing 777 which would cruise at around 35k. The most plausible destination (and this just a guess on my part) for this plane would be New Dehli Intl (VIDP) so we would have some characters that would be planning to go any number of places from there. There might be some options given, but we're just going to say that our characters chose to take the ferry flight for one reason or another. Maybe they're in a hurry, or got lucky or whatever. We're not going to fit the passenger load of a wide-body jet into a DC-3, but story-wise it sets up our scenario nicely.

Since I'm back at home base now I can look at a couple route maps for Tibet Airlines and Air China and find us a real diversionary airport where our characters would have boarded the forlorn DC-3.

For fun you can plug those four letter airport codes into google and they will pop right up on the map, just try it ;-)

@Azaria Blue

Oi, sorry my travels took me away longer than I had anticipated. I had a couple thoughts on this and had mentioned earlier in the thread. I was going to suggest a smaller, ferry flight plane that would be plausible for the destination and setting as well as our character count. Based on what I have read thus far, I was going to say a DC-3 would be a good choice. You can Google a seat map pretty easily.

I think I read somewhere that our originating flight took off from Beijing. In order to have a route that would take us to the location of our story I would suggest that flight to have been diverted to somewhere like Xigaze or Nyingchi. Characters are then put on said smaller plane that crashes in route to Lhasa where the main hub of Tibetan travel takes place and where they would have boarded another jet had none of this ever happened.

I'm posting this from my phone, but since we're off and running a little quicker than I thought we'd be I wanted to get these thoughts out there. What I thought would be an interesting twist to develop would be that the plane was brought down on purpose and we had a passenger that knew more than he/she was letting on and that the other characters had time to figure out over time.

Still working on CS, should have him done by weekend.

My .02

Actually, ^{correct me if I'm wrong, I forget things I said literally seconds before} I believe I only wrote that in for my character's story on how she got into this mess in the first place. She either is going to or leaving from Beijing. I'll have to read over everything xD But as far as your most recent post about the plane, where the most likely crash site would be and actual routes taken in this..situation ^^ Really liking it. You've honestly been the best help in progressing this RP. Learning quite a bit, just from your insight x) Thank you
Can't wait to see your character come to life!

Also, in my mind's eye the plane has rows of two on the sides and maybe a row of three in the middle, something like a Boeing since we're going quite a distance. And first class in the front, then business, then coach. I made a thing and we can kind of mark the spots where we're sitting.

Plane? [+]

Since she didn't specify, I just kind of guessed haha.

Well, actually I was leaning more towards something Pilatus said before about a bigger plane being less likely to crash with little damage. Like, for example in the movie The Grey, the plane was strewn all over the tundra and people couldn't find their luggage because...well, everything was everywhere xD A smaller plane would more likely stay in tact versus a huge plane, such as the ones he mentioned previously. That's my fault for not specifying in my post.

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I also need to redo my post. I was high, and real tired from the day. Wanted to get a post up so I didn't come off as a big let-down again and not get a post up. I promise I write much better than what was posted xP I just.. wasn't in my right mind, and being tired wasn't doing much for my writing, either. I'll try fixing it tomorrow, but I'll still keep it close to what I have already up there. Calling out for the dog, traveling towards the back of the plane, and whatnot. @Azaria Blue your post really woke me up when I first read it. I was like 'holy crap, I really undersold myself' xD I will do better, from here on out, and once I fix up my first post! Glad this RP is finally getting started. I've been anticipating it! ^^

@A Tattooed Girl Well, I'm delighted that I could inspire you x3 You are a lovely GM and you seem to really care so I'm glad you found your inspiration.

Also, I think we're so fortunate to have @Pilatus with us because damn, that's some tedious work, so good job you ^_^ Just as you've been reading up on this stuff, I'm briefing on all the natural plants and local culture haha

@Azaria Blue Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assumed Kiki was in a window seat. Also, I had no idea airborne was a vitamin company, ha ha ha.

@Klaykid Hahaha xD I just thought it would be funny. And yes, she is :)

Sorry If I missed it somewhere, but where can we put up a WIP? I'm just about done and need to make sure I didn't break any formatting.

@Pilatus You can post it in OOC or CHAR tab. Either is perfectly fine with me :)

@Azaria Blue

To all: I will be getting a second post up tonight and will edit my first initial post at a later time. If I have time tonight, if not, it'll be done tomorrow! :] I am currently eating, and will start my post after I am done!

@PilatusYou can put it in either tab. the gm doesnt mind. if I am not wrong.

Ok, sounds good. I'm basically done and should have him up tomorrow.

For now...

Our noble steed:



The BT-67 is a modernized version of the DC-3 I mentioned earlier. It's specifically built for our type of setting and would be very plausible. If you look close you can see that one even carries skis.

Our route:



Picking up the characters from the diverted flight landing at Ngari Gunsa (ZUAL), which was only just built within the last six years and departing with the goal of landing at Lhasa (ZULS). We have 670 miles of Tibetan wilderness to play with here. I don't think there's much need to drill down the real-world location realism much farther. We should be able to come up with lots of fun with just this.

@Pilatus Love it!

To All: I'm switching to third person xD Haven't RP'd in first in a while, so I think I've just grown partial to third for the time being Finally got a post up, though!

Done and posted with writing sample. If it's all kosher, I'll jump in on the IC board.

@Pilatus You're good to go! :]

Should have an IC post up tomorrow.

I had a really busy weekend. Going to post tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Just letting peps known.

I will probably post again tomorrow. I felt obligated to write the crash and try to catch up with where we are now. Will go for some character interaction on the next one.

Guys....her name is McKenna, not KcKenna

Will be getting a post up tomorrow! (9-17)

Late reply, I'm really sorry guys. Been busy with a lot, these past few days.. it just dawned on me as I was about to post, though.. @Azaria Blue, are you still with us?

Alright. Been way longer than I wanted, and should have realized Blue hadn't responded yet sooner.. I'm real sorry. I will for sure be posting tonight, guys.