[OOC] CLOSED - Ultimate One Universe: Season One

[Master Bruce]

The biggest issue I see with starting an IC with an MME is that it does open up the dreaded 'Robinson Park' scenario. Especially since we'll likely have an influx of new players to expand the roster or replace some of those we've lost along the way. An easy way to establish oneself is to contribute to an MME and a lot of roleplayers do desire interaction over the more sandbox approach.

For that reason, an MME as a kickoff in the IC could lead to overcrowding which would bottleneck progress potentially.

Or it could go really well and start things in a really exciting manner.

I think though if we were to have an MME at the start of the next IC, I'd prefer it about 50 posts in or so.

@Lord Wraith

Maybe if people were prepared for some shit to go down, OOC, it'd reduce the influx of people wanting to leap in?

Though I will say that unlike the Robinson Park scenario, the next MME is specifically designed to get alot of different heroes into action. It's gonna encourage anyone who wants to take part to be able to do it within reason, given it's not gonna be restricted to one area like the first Surfer encounter was.

[Lord Wraith]

@Master Bruce I am game for it either way whether it comes at the end of this Season or the next. Just need to ensure I maneuver Thor into a position where it doesn't require him to drive his motorcycle for 23hrs straight to get there.

[mickilennial]

[Retired]

If it takes place all over, and part of the event occurs near L.A., I may be able to participate in it next season. Definitely not this season, though. And it might even fit well with my plans for where I want to end this season for Daniel and start next season at.

EDIT: Of course, that all assumes I don't write at a snail's pace next season, too, and screw myself over from being able to participate.

[Supermaxx]

Where I find inspiration for my posts

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Where I find inspiration for my posts

@Superboy

Thank you, Superboy.

[Supermaxx]

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Thank you, Superboy.

@Nightrunner

Just spreading the word of our lord and savior, lasagna cat.

[AndyC]

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Just spreading the word of our lord and savior, lasagna cat.

@Superboy

At least you didn't link the "Sex Survey" one. The ending of that is......something.

[Supermaxx]

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At least you didn't link the "Sex Survey" one. The ending of that is......something.

@AndyC

There are more of these?

I’ll...be back later, guys.

[AndyC]

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There are more of these?

I’ll...be back later, guys.

@Superboy

I admittedly didn't have the patience to sit through the whole series.

The Night Mind episode about the show, however, is quite good.

[Eddie Brock]

My plan is that Team 7 will certainly be involved in the next MME, but with my current rate of posting... I don't know how feasible that will be. Now, that's the selfish reason I say to hold off until Season 2.

But from a thematic standpoint, it might make sense -- given the condensed seasons -- to spread out the events, anyway; whereas before the events were like a bookend, tying a longer season together, now they could serve as more of a through-line tying separate seasons together. Also, bear in mind that the very conceit of this game is that our characters are ostensibly very new to this superhero-ing business, and dropping a ton of shit in their lap all at once might be a bit much. It might be like having the Avengers fight Thanos in the first movie, rather than the third.

Just to devil's advocate a bit, as the general response has been neutral/leaning towards Season 1. (And, seriously... my ass would have to get moving.)

[Master Bruce]

My plan is that Team 7 will certainly be involved in the next MME, but with my current rate of posting... I don't know how feasible that will be. Now, that's the selfish reason I say to hold off until Season 2.

But from a thematic standpoint, it might make sense -- given the condensed seasons -- to spread out the events, anyway; whereas before the events were like a bookend, tying a longer season together, now they could serve as more of a through-line tying separate seasons together. Also, bear in mind that the very conceit of this game is that our characters are ostensibly very new to this superhero-ing business, and dropping a ton of shit in their lap all at once might be a bit much. It might be like having the Avengers fight Thanos in the first movie, rather than the third.

Just to devil's advocate a bit, as the general response has been neutral/leaning towards Season 1. (And, seriously... my ass would have to get moving.)

@Eddie Brock

Are you sure that being involved in something where you'd have to bounce off of other people rather than stick to solo posts wouldn't bump up your activity more, though? Sometimes, I've found that it helps with me to just write in-character replies if I'm in a big solo rut.

And as far as dropping things in anyone's laps goes, don't worry... none of you will be overwhelmed by what I've got in store. If anything, it's specifically tailored to the fact that each hero is new and is only just coming up on the first major threat. The Surfer fight, by comparison, was more extreme of a threat than the second MME due to The Silver Surfer's general power levels. That was some shit that was a job for Superman.

(And The Flash, I guess. If you wanna give Sep that much credit.)

[Eddie Brock]

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Are you sure that being involved in something where you'd have to bounce off of other people rather than stick to solo posts wouldn't bump up your activity more, though? Sometimes, I've found that it helps with me to just write in-character replies if I'm in a big solo rut.

@Master Bruce

Well, it's not so much that I worry I'd drag down the interaction. It's more that at the rate I'm working through my first arc: Thanos will have assembled the Infinity Gauntlet, Galactus will be chomping on Antarctica, Darkseid will be using his Omega Beams to kill the President, and Superboy-Prime will have punched reality again... before Cap and his team have even set boots down in Qurac.

[Master Bruce]

Well, it's not so much that I worry I'd drag down the interaction. It's more that at the rate I'm working through my first arc: Thanos will have assembled the Infinity Gauntlet, Galactus will be chomping on Antarctica, Darkseid will be using his Omega Beams to kill the President, and Superboy-Prime will have punched reality again... before Cap and his team have even set boots down in Qurac.

@Eddie Brock

#CapWorldProblems

But your vote is noted.

[Retired]

Not addressed to me, but as I'm in the same shoes as Eddie, I'll respond.
Having to play off of and be directly involved with other players would most definitely increase my post activity. When someone can only continue once I respond, I do my best to not make them wait, and I often post immediately in those cases. Because I hate dragging another player down like that. So in the sense of being involved, personal post activity would go up.

But, the point I think Eddie is making - and correct me if I'm wrong, assuming you haven't replied by the time I finish typing this - is that it would still take time for him, and I, as players who have posted so slowly as to write ourselves into these lonesome corners to place our characters in a spot where they could become involved. I would love to interact with others - Byrd and DocTachyon know I've discussed some things with them briefly - and participating in an MME would be great. But my character is not yet in a position to do so, not until I complete this narrative point I'm trying to reach and end on. Once I do, I will then be completely available to interact and participate with others in ways that fit the narrative. But because I haven't yet, it wouldn't make narrative or character sense to incorporate that at this point. Which is why holding off on the next MME until the second season is appealing for players like Eddie and I.

_{Apologies if I spoke for you out of place, Eddie.}

EDIT: God damn, I even type these OOC posts so slowly that the conversation has already ended. Ignore me.

[Eddie Brock]

It's not even a formal vote, really. Just presenting a case for the other side of the issue. I'm not seriously going to sit here and tell the other kids, "No, you can't play in the sandlot!" just because I'm still at home tying up my laces.

Besides, honestly: what's the point in voting? You just abstain, then complain about the horrible things happening that you could have helped prevent. Duh. #millenials

[Master Bruce]

It's not even a formal vote, really. Just presenting a case for the other side of the issue. I'm not seriously going to sit here and tell the other kids, "No, you can't play in the sandlot!" just because I'm still at home tying up my laces.

Besides, honestly: what's the point in voting? You just abstain, then complain about the horrible things happening that you could have helped prevent. Duh. #millenials

@Eddie Brock

And then some Russian hackers come in and just rig the thing, anyway.
_{Разве это не так, Владимир?}

[Hound55]

Thanos tears trident out of Blue devil and a week long montage of using it to toss his own caesar salads, plow his garden and go spear fishing before @retired responds:

"Heeeeeeeey!"

[DocTachyon]

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And then some Russian hackers come in and just rig the thing, anyway.
_{Разве это не так, Владимир?}

@Master Bruce

@Hexaflexagon Translate, please.

[Retired]

Also, seconding what Eddie said, the reason I'm not actually placing a vote in either direction is that my dumbass writing slowly shouldn't prohibit others having their fun if they want an MME this season. So unless I thought such an event would ruin the pacing or spoil the narrative, I'm still not saying "do this" in regards to holding off.