[OOC] Power Over - Crime through Coercion

[Bazmund]

@Kiddo Accepted. Very nice app, with a unique method of coercion. Also, I like the format you've put it in.

We now have 4/5 apps in, as far as I'm aware. We will be good to go soon.

[CollectorOfMyst]

@Bazmund Is that fifth one mine? I'm still sorta-working on it, for reasons we've discussed in pms. Second backstory write, too.

[Kiddo]

Glad to be along for the ride!

[Bazmund]

@CollectorOfMyst Aye. That fifth one is yours, amigo.

[CollectorOfMyst]

@Bazmund Heh, thanks. sigh I'm still trying to brainstorm ways to work his backstory in. Keeping the main idea, but without the h or the k. Still not honest, though.

[Bazmund]

Update - Archibald Mercer's NPC profile is now complete. Go and feast your eyes upon his intense, military glory in the 0th post of the Char tab.

[Bazmund]

Just noticed that I accidentally made Archibald a semi-foil to Richard Dohammond - both are concerned with power and self-determination, both have their troubles with mathematics, and both are intelligent, capable leaders and controllers. Biggest difference is their levels of deprivation. I get the impression that their interactions are gonna be fun - and I might make the other two NPCs into foils for some of the characters too.

[BingTheWing]

@Bazmund I've noticed in terms of academic knowledge my character seems a little useless as a professional thief, haha. Maybe I can tweak his backstory a little? If not, when would a lawyer be useful in a clearly illegal activity?

[Bazmund]

@BingTheWing You can totally tweak his backstory, man. Go for it - though our activities aren't going to be totally overtly criminal, there's going to be a lot of disguise work involved too, posing as officials and members of high society. Your character could easily pose as an up-and-coming Legal professional, or infiltrate a high class gathering. This being said, I do see your point, so feel free to make what changes you desire - I may end up changing Archie to be a better foil if you do, though, assuming that's alright with you?

[Bazmund]

I am tempted to start the IC, for the sake of flow and momentum. It's more than possible that we encounter and kidnap the final character later. Opinions?

[CollectorOfMyst]

@Bazmund I, by far, do not object, since it can give me a little more time to sort him out. And I'd like to see how it all works, too.

[Kiddo]

I'm cool with starting soon.

[Bazmund]

Just realised I actually haven't written the two remaining NPC sheets. I'll see about finishing them up tonight, and then we can start.

[Bazmund]

Alright, for now if you'd like to get some creative juices flowing by posting about your characters trying to continue with their daily lives, whilst waiting for The Call(tm) from the Employer, you absolutely may and I'd encourage it, personally. Just be in-character for a while, whilst I find faceclaims for Anda and Anthony - and possible change Anthony's name, now that I've got his backstory fleshed out.

[Kiddo]

Oh we got trouble, right here in London City.

SADLY didn't get around to a post this weekend, so as everyone else seems to be doing, I'll wait and see what crazy awesome opening post you have in mind :P

[BingTheWing]

pls no die

[CollectorOfMyst]

'Sfar as I'm aware, we no die.

[Innis]

I love the characters way too much. Dis no die.

[Bazmund]

No no no, don't worry. We're not going to die. In fact, I may or may not finish the final NPC sheet tonight, and then get the IC up - though I must admit, that doesn't look overly likely, as I have my final exam tomorrow. A Level physics, anyone?

No, but really. This RP has been very much on my mind for a while now, and it will go ahead, without fail. I'm just coming to the end of my exam season is all, loves.

[Innis]

Good luck! We shall patiently await the ic.