@Lewascan2 It's a weird deal. I mean yea, you want to let your fellow players know that you acknowledge their existence, but if someone does something less fantastical, I don't always feel the need to include it in my post. especially if there's already other people reacting to it. Though it also depends on who's writing and why. As for timing, I have some pretty funny stories about that, but I think everyone perceives it differently.

We'll see about their relationship. Stripes has plenty of reasons to hate and like her.

I'm not exactly sure how her skill spread will look going forward. I do think it's possible her core "anti-friendship" power might become more nuanced, but she's probably always going to be better off in smaller teams over "magical girl napoleonic warfare." The thing about the skills she learns is that while she'll have the most diverse abilities over time, she won't really be able to use some of these abilities like the original people can. As an example, if a pageless or magical girl can manipulate fire, stripes might learn how to cast a fire ball or some single spell from them. But that's really more at the GM's discretion.

For me, I try to consider if my post is going to flow well. Personally, I find managing timey-whimey shenanigans to be draining if it goes on for very long, so I usually try to streamline things in a general summary of events from their POV. I do tend to make exceptions for significant actions others take that just wouldn't make any sense for the character to not comment on specifically though.

As for the interactions, yeah, I can definitely see the ways they might grate at each-other or alternatively get along. It might be a bit of a coin flip honestly. XD

Ah yes, I was referring to "complimentary skillsets" in the sense that it assumes it's only the two of them working together in a duo or trio. Obviously, that may not be a likely/common occurrence, but that was the direction I was thinking in. On the other hand, the vibe I got from her so far is that she doesn't favor a ranged "blasty" strategy unless she has to and really likes her tiger form and assassination, so in that respect, the scenario I was considering is also defunct. And yeah, I did get the vibe that her powers more take a single "ingredient" from a target power and condense it into something she can use? It's a little variable, I'd imagine, since there's some level of DM fiat involved.

I use to write posts that size on the regular, but I don't anymore because I participate in too many different RPs. So long as it's not two sentences of action padded out with four paragraphs of inner monolog that just reiterates what's already been established, I'll read without complaints.

But yea, not a bad thing to spend a lunch break reading. I liked Thomas's reaction to Cammelot's warning and her summery of Stripes's powers.

I feel personally called out.

@Izurich That was okay. It was less forgivable during the collab though.

Make no mistake, it wasn’t an admittance of fault. I love long posts, including deep explorations of a character’s psyche and what they think of others via the five senses aka long monologues, then whether it is proceeded by a long or short series of actions is irrelevant, both are good for me.

Unless you specifically tell me that kind of post is against the rules (of a particular RP), then I’ll most likely keep doing it simply because I enjoy writing it. :P

You're gonna have a field day analyzing Ozma.

@The World I'd never call you out babe. And even if I did, at least your posts don't slowly become OwO if you post without editing first. It's my curse to bear, and some twimes I forwget two edit mwy pwost.

@Lewascan2 Well, whatever you're doing, it's working. There are some people who are very good at writing inner monolog and I can honestly read pages and pages of it because it's interesting to me. So I really wouldn't worry too much.

Her fighting style and preferences are still something I'm workshopping, but it's probably something like "what's most ideal for the situation." I haven't read Camelot's sheet yet, but there are few people that Stripes synergizes poorly with, especially if the team is small. And then there's Goodhope.

On another note, I've been wondering if I should make a Discord server for this RP given the small number and to better funnel conversation. If that's something people would want, I'll consider it.

On another note, I've been wondering if I should make a Discord server for this RP given the small number and to better funnel conversation. If that's something people would want, I'll consider it.

I’m neutral about it.

On one hand, the RP’s not really small imo. We have at least 10 people involved, this is on the high-end of medium, or even large in some perspective.

On the other hand, we have been doing fine without a discord server either.

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Make no mistake, it wasn’t an admittance of fault. I love long posts, including deep explorations of a character’s psyche and what they think of others via the five senses aka long monologues, then whether it is proceeded by a long or short series of actions is irrelevant, both are good for me.

Unless you specifically tell me that kind of post is against the rules (of a particular RP), then I’ll most likely keep doing it simply because I enjoy writing it. :P

You love to hear it.

You're gonna have a field day analyzing Ozma.

If she's even halfway as mysterious as her namesake, I imagine so.

@Lewascan2 Well, whatever you're doing, it's working. There are some people who are very good at writing inner monolog and I can honestly read pages and pages of it because it's interesting to me. So I really wouldn't worry too much.

Her fighting style and preferences are still something I'm workshopping, but it's probably something like "what's most ideal for the situation." I haven't read Camelot's sheet yet, but there are few people that Stripes synergizes poorly with, especially if the team is small. And then there's Goodhope.

Why thank you! To be honest, I personally think I've had a problem for a while with overdoing internal monologues, so I've been trying to get better at it. It's nice to see that improvement is bearing fruit.

Camelot, in conception, was intended to be a "tank" of sorts for the team; though, this intro wasn't exactly the best way to showcase those talents. Her throwing her sword is not a normal thing -or at least, not intended to be, more a desperation move if she can't get close, since there's the risk she may not be able to easily get ahold of her weapon again without retransforming. She much prefers to be up close and personal, drawing attention and just generally keeping everyone around her as untargetable as possible by blinding enemies. Though, it does seem as though she may end up panning out in a somewhat different direction than I was intending. We'll see as the story develops.
Lmao, Goodhope will continue to Goodhope.

On another note, I've been wondering if I should make a Discord server for this RP given the small number and to better funnel conversation. If that's something people would want, I'll consider it.

I'm with Izurich on this in that I'm pretty medium and could go either way. We seem to be doing relatively fine as is so far.
Discord has some potential for sure in terms of facilitating discussion or even collaborative bits, but it's sort of nice to have all the relevant information contained to a single location/site if that makes sense?

Discord has some potential for sure in terms of facilitating discussion or even collaborative bits, but it's sort of nice to have all the relevant information contained to a single location/site if that makes sense?

Is discord not a single location/site? /s
I personally like discords for rps, but I understand when people don't, so I'll abstain from voting.

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Is discord not a single location/site? /s
I personally like discords for rps, but I understand when people don't, so I'll abstain from voting.

I mean, I like having everything on this site alone, where the text coding is, you know?

Like I said, I'm pretty medium. Could go either way. Just pointing out what I like about the current arrangement.
I can certainly see Discord (through the app and such) making conversation a lot more rapid fire and easy to respond to, but it's nice having all my alerts and information related to the RP on just this site.

I haven't read Camelot's sheet yet, but there are few people that Stripes synergizes poorly with, especially if the team is small. And then there's Goodhope.

And she can not even summon the entire Flying Dutchman yet! Poor Stripes will be having nightmares about it 24/7.

On another note, I've been wondering if I should make a Discord server for this RP given the small number and to better funnel conversation. If that's something people would want, I'll consider it.

I am leaning slightly towards having a Discord, because I do like to casually chat with other people from time to time, but I do agree with the point that we have been doing just fine so far without it.

@Villamvihar
And the Good Captain posts! You love to see it.
Lmao, looks like Olivia won't be getting those cheekrubs any time soon. XD

Also...

And she can not even summon the entire Flying Dutchman yet!

"Yet," you say? I can sense Stripes' ulcers forming already.

I’d rather not divide the RP into two chatting platforms and since there’s not been much problem here, there won’t be a Discord for the time being.

Lmao, looks like Olivia won't be getting those cheekrubs any time soon. XD

Sad, but probably true.

In case you couldn't tell, Olivia has some... issues...

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Sad, but probably true.

In case you couldn't tell, Olivia has some... issues...

Oh, very much so! A small portion of which appear to be part of her transformation, which will be... fun to explore going forward.
Camelot has a bit of an interesting perspective on Alter Magical Girls, since it seems like so many of them's Grimoires mess with their users mentally... or only go to people that are a little bit... off to begin with.

And after this post, I think I'm finally starting to understand what Olivia's CS means by "bizarre" interests. XD
On a somewhat related note, the "Beast" is fucking terrifyingly strong, which I understand is a little rich coming from the person that chose "King Arthur" for a grimoire, but damn. Eldritch entities don't screw around. No wonder she only (technically) has two powers as a Legend-tier Grimoire. XD

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Sad, but probably true.

In case you couldn't tell, Olivia has some... issues...

Don't worry, her issues are absolutely adorable. I find her inappropriate nature to be hilarious. And I am very much looking forward to Wilhelmina trying to make friends with her, because God knows she will try. And she will feel sorry for her. And it will be hilarious.

Ha I gfi ally had a long enough lunch break to read Camalot’s intro post, I regret not doing it sooner. Just, damn, I’m hooked. Can’t wait to interact more with her now that she’s become Roma’s #1 target.

The Angel is still #2, but one can’t stare at such radiance and self sacrifice without wanting to peel it apart and see what makes the girl under the armor tick.

@Lewascan2 What would be a small token cast in gold that Camelot would find significant? I was thinking authentic coinage from Camelot era.

Ha I gfi ally had a long enough lunch break to read Camalot’s intro post, I regret not doing it sooner. Just, damn, I’m hooked. Can’t wait to interact more with her now that she’s become Roma’s #1 target.

The Angel is still #2, but one can’t stare at such radiance and self sacrifice without wanting to peel it apart and see what makes the girl under the armor tick.

Good choice. Honestly after thinking deeper about it, as much I OOCly would like for Roma to go after Lumiere, ICly Lumiere is probably too experienced and wizened to not notice Roma’s attempts and call her out anyway. Camelot’s much younger, more emotionally vulnerable, and less worn in the pragmatic realities of the world.

Sometimes upholding the no metagaming principle results in a less interesting path, but it’s always worth it in the long run. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Oh no no, you misunderstand. Roma has henchpeople. She can totes delegate.

And you seem to be assuming Roma would try and subvert anyone while either are Transformed. Why be on guard from the advice of a friendly face met at your favorite cafe~?

Coincidentally it’s a toss up between Good Hope’s optimism and Tabbi’s isolationist mindset that tie them for third most likely.

To Wendil’s dismay Olivia is untouchable cause even Roma won’t tarnish true love.

@Lonewolf685

Weeeeeeeeell... I don't think I misunderstood, no, my point still stands, even after your reply.

Lumiere's a 96 year old granny that has been in the business for 81 years. She has met all kinds of characters from straight-laced paladins to shady af conmen. She may or may not be one of the Grand Minister's "inquisitor" too.

Basically what I'm saying is that her whole personality and life experience are the other side of the coin against Roma. They're both craftier than they look, but Lumiere's allegiance lies with the Grand Ministry, or Merlin specifically, while Roma is the opposite.

Why be on guard from the advice of a friendly face met at your favorite cafe~?

Oh, she'll be on guard, she's always on guard, or to be more specific, Lumi just has seen too much shit over her lifetime to be able to connect the dots far quicker than the actual teens of the cast.

The more I think about it, it'll make more IC sense (and interesting too) for Roma and Lumi to be sort of Cold War rivals ala USA and Soviet Union. No outright hostilities, but they'll shake hands with one hand while hiding a knife in the other hand behind their back.

They both sort of want to manipulate the younger girls, just for different purposes. Lumi's all about making them loyal to Merlin.