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Thanks for the link. Honestly, as our member writers have created so much usable canon concerning Greenleaf, I'm not inclined to want to limit them with some of the restrictions and changes to the indigenous populace listed within somebody else's RPG.

Our primary plot (and one or two character subplots) are built around the notion that Greenleaf is the principle pharma producer for the 'verse. There's big pharma, and subsequently, big money situated around one major city.

I don't mind the description of Carter City, as it seems to be the most versatile in offering the environments required by both our primary and character driven plots. Port Market Street makes a good deal of sense, and I'm certain that Hap's La Frontera, a bar that one of our characters is planning to visit, is most likely situated near the seedier end.

We know that Pen is a local, from a band of jungle dwelling folk who call themselves "barefoots." This major city (I was thinking if it needed a name, we'd call it Khao Yai, in honor of some good work done by @Winters and @MK Blitzen in a past life), has all the amenities of the central planets for the pharma millionaire class, filtering down to the meaner accommodations for the working poor. As we've seen by dealing with Hafez, there's a black market and at least one crime syndicate in operation, which is central to our existing plot. The jungles are accessible, though a local guide is recommended (as we've seen from the plans of a current passenger.)

Greenleaf is mostly tropical, with dense jungle that has been cleared in some spaces for local food and pharmaceutical agriculture. The climate is hot and humid, with rainy seasons (of which we're thankfully not encountering on this stop.)

So, to finally answer your question, China Doll is landing at the tradeport docks of Khao Yai, the principle city. I hope that's enough to get you started. We're excited to see Greenleaf through the eyes of Father Collins.

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Greetings from Colorado! I hope you're all doing lovely and Monday won't be too awful to you tomorrow.

I've been reading throughout the day, and we can just scratch anything Pen made up. I didn't know there was pre-existing lore the group experienced on Greenleaf, or really anything about the planet aside from the barebones listed on a wiki. It's totally fine with me. Sorry for creating chaos in my wake; it was unintentional.

So far we have played some serious games of Mario Party and it's been great since we are all lacking sleep for various reasons. Hilarity ensued. I'll definitely be able to check in since we are all planning on just hanging out for the most part, low-key vaca is perfect for me. ^^
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Sounds like you're having a good time, Aalakrys. Find some snow to play in for a bit!

Here's how it is: FF2V is a collaborative RPG, based upon the 'verse as seen in 14 episodes and 1 feature film. While we're not shy to cherry pick an idea here and there...and we have...this model of the 'verse is ours to play and world build to our hearts' content.

This is Penelope's home. Through her memories and misgivings about this return, we've all been shown a great picture of the place and her prior life. Speaking for both hosts, that imagery has colored our thinking and planning. I believe that all of our writers have envisioned their own adventures on planet through Penelope's lens...and I love that.

We currently like to draw the basics from the Firefly/Serenity database, as the descriptions are brief and allow for a good deal of flexibility. It was fun to read the very detailed views created by another RPG group; they're obviously as motivated to world build as we are, and had the freedom to do so. We want the same freedom for all the members of this group. Your visions of New Melbourne went above and beyond our expectations. We're excited to see how you all view Greenleaf.

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I just found the link... didn't think it would result in anything more than potential interest piqued. Also had no idea it was from another RPG. That's how little I read it. I just needed a few blanks filled in, is all. No biggie. Khao Yai it is. I'll go with that, it's enough to start!
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No worries. It’s really cool to see so many different approaches out there. Looking forward to Father Collins. Don’t mind the fish smell in the cargo bay…
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@Aalakrys@wanderingwolf I just read, "Fish Story". Very well written and entertaining as well. Great job, guys!

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Thanks, Gunther! It was serious fun to write.
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Man, I really gotta start adding music to our playlist...

Happy Saturday from the cargo bay!

Right now I'm aware of 2 JP's in progress:

Hook, Cal, and Abby offloading fish and Yuri
Yuri and the doc having a final conversation

If you've got plans for Day 1 evening and need a partner in crime, Abby and/or Cal could be available. (However, if your name is Father Collins, you've got dibs on either one.)

Yuri is going to be unavailable Day 1 and most of Day 2. I imagine he'll show up late afternoon.

Abby is pretty much anybody's fair game while on Greenleaf. She's got a doc appointment Day 2 morning, and after that the usual day watch duty. Let me know if either of my chars can help your scenes while we're on Greenleaf.

Of course, there's a catch. Tomorrow I begin a week's travel for work...actually driving to TX and then stopping for a couple meetings on the way home. Right now I'm fairly sure I can keep up on a daily basis, but a rapid fire JP might not be in the cards until I get home next Friday.

WWIF,

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Joe Hooker is going to go either Hunting or simply target practice. He has two rifles and a pistol. One rifle is gas operated .30-06 with 20 round magazine and the other is more of a long-distance hunting/sniper rifle with a scope. Anyone want to go shooting?
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He might talk Abby into breaking out her Mosin-Nagant for some target practice. She's been savin' up a bag full 'o' Captain Bob's Cola bottles.
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Looking for a collab for Father Collins' next IC. Really enjoyed 'Out of the Cold!!' Great stuff!
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Looking for a collab for Father Collins' next IC?

When the ship departs Greenleaf, Joe Hooker will be looking to unload. He will seek out the shepherd for a confession. He just hasn't committed his latest "sin" yet. ;)

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My door is always open, Hook!
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Great post from the Padre!

Sorry, all. My time in the home office has stretched long and late. I've got more midnight oil to burn before I head for the next stop in the morning. Will try to get some writing time in tomorrow.

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I am home this week and am available if someone would like to collaborate. I only plan to take Hook out shooting; target practice or hunting.
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@sail3695I was looking at that post we made yesterday and noticed much of the text was italicized. Curious, I checked it out and found an errant "j" stuck in one of the italics tags. :)
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To err is Dan.

I hadn't completed proof reading when the text in the doc vanished before my eyes. Feel free to pull down the bothersome section and correct. No red pens, please...

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Yea, I was pretty hasty. Normally I proof every document before I post. :(

EDIT: I went back and edited the post. I did change a few words in my text. removed some double spaces and found an extra bracket.
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A year ago at this time, Wolf gave me the best Christmas present ever when he dragged me from the most ferocious writer's block of my life. Now here we are, finding ourselves among a group of exceptional writers who're making a dream called China Doll into a living, breathing entity.

Anyone who's written RPG before understands the holiday slowdown of the last 2 weeks in the year. Already busy schedules tip into overdrive, and the opportunities to just relax are positively gold. Thus, RPG plots tend to lag as some writers just don't have their usual desk time.

Then, there are the others, the OCD's who want to fill those chilly nights with even more stories and character interactions. We know who we are. So, rather than seek out a 12 step meeting, Wolf and I thought to open up the OOC thread for an AU HOLIDAY!

For the unfamiliar, AU= Alternate Universe.

From now through Sunday, 1/2/22, all members are welcome to write AU Firefly tales here in OOC. These stories can involve your existing characters, or others you may wish to try on. Any time period is fine, so long as you're inside the Firefly 'verse. If you want to team up for 1x1 or small group RPG, go for it...with the understanding that we have a hard stop the night of 1/2.

Except for those caveats, you're free to tell whatever stories you like! (I'll add that explicit content is best left in your Gdocs.)

FF2V will continue without pause during this time...because Abby won't shut up.

So have fun this holiday season! Feel free to enjoy the new channel, and here's wishing all the joys of the season to you and your loved ones.

Happy Holidays,

Wolf and Sail

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