[OOC] The Red Hoods: Initiates

[Argetlam350]

Posted Not the greatest, forgive me of that. Did some outside work and my allergies are killing me. I'll also try to use discord more.

[Sanity43217]

I'm interested and read you were accepting applicants again. I just got a few questions about the role play and a possible character concept before I fill out a character sheet.
So, I was wondering about a Demon character. But before you all start yelling and bullying me, at least hear me out. I do not plan for some demon who resembles Satan. Definitely not some lord of Hell. I'm trying to make it as balanced as I can while retaining some Demonic flair.
So, I'm not sure how much Demon Lore has been explored in the RP itself, so I'll just put forward my concept. If it doesn't match the lore, I'll work on something else.
Full disclosure, this is based pretty heavily on the game Demon: The Fallen by White Wolf Publishing.
I also concede that while demons may be a thing, they may be separate to Fallen.
I guess that's enough procrastinating. I better get onto my actual character concept proposal.

So, the general gist is that Demons/Fallen are spiritual beings that bind to a host that is has a weak soul. Normally someone close to death. The binding reeks havoc on a Demon/Fallen's mind. The extent of the damage varies. Some Demons/Fallen don't even know what they are. Its the mixing of memories and emotions that ruin the Demon/Fallen's mind. It is this mental trauma (so to put it) that protects the Demon/Fallen from the torment of Hell.
So, generally, if you read the links about Demon/Fallen I have already used, you should understand how it works. Be aware though that I intend on playing as not knowing that he is Fallen. Starting out with limited to no lores, and without access to the Apocalyptic Form.

[Red7VII]

Definitely glad to see new interest. Let me consider this tonight and I will get back to you asap ;)

[Argetlam350]

Though I've been waiting for Almalthia to post before posting again, I'll begin messing around with another post.

[Red7VII]

Understood. I'm not entirely sure what is going on behind the scenes there, but if it goes on much longer then I will pick up where she has left off so you aren't stuck.

[Red7VII]

After much consideration, I believe fatigue is starting to set in all around. I promised this RP would have a definite ending and it shall. I'm going to go ahead and push that ending forward quite a bit. Instead of a series of missions, we will consider the quests we're on to be part of one grand mission that will take us to the end. Sharpen your blades and tighten your armor. It's going to get real bloody real fast.

[Red7VII]

Sorry for weird delay. Back in business this weekend! I'll be continuing with the Ryder, Kiri, and Loona group (hereafter known as Team Kickass) and will be providing NPC interaction/guidance for Tholo and Brig (aka Team Awesome). We'll work toward wrapping up these current missions and rendezvous with Team Crabs4Lyfe (Terrible name for a team, Kraken. People are going to get the wrong idea) and then we'll suit up for mayhem.

[Argetlam350]

Sounds good and just stopping in to say I'm still alive and here.

[Red7VII]

The Down and Dirty: It is with extreme reluctance and potential remorse that I have decided to call a premature end to this story. Thank you all so much for the time and effort you've invested. It means everything. I've not given up on this world we've created, but I currently lack the resources and experience that you all deserve. To that end, this is not The End, but rather To Be Continued... Thank you so much for being a part of it with me.

The Dribble: This was my very first RP to GM and the second RP of which I've ever been a part. My cherry was popped with @Almalthia's X-Men: The New Era which is still active to this day, nearly a year after it started. That RP was initially created by @ShieldsOfWar. It is actually the 2nd effort of Shield's to make a successful X-Men: The New Era RP. The first had a good start but puttered out. The current one, the one that has been chugging along for 10+ months, is the second effort. Needless to say, the second effort was stronger, more structured, had great people behind it. That is what I'm hoping to achieve; a Second Coming in the near future.

That is certainly not to say we didn't have great people behind this one. In fact, I'm confident in saying we literally had the best. I want to give a well deserved shout out to @Tenma Tendo and@Argetlam350. You both stuck to it from the beginning and you didn't lean on the crutch of Discord to stay interested or loyal to the concept. I thank you so much for the stories you told, the patience you've had and the amazing characters you conceived. You're both aces and welcome in any RP of which I have a controlling part. No tryouts, no auditions. You're in. Thank you so much!

I was extremely blessed with the people who took interest in this idea and I consider all of you an extended part of my family. Alma, @c3p-0h and @Damo021 were TNE vets who were willing to come along with me for this crazy ride and their advice, input and company was absolutely invaluable. Alma has always been the sister willing to explore and structure ideas with me while cep was ever the sister willing to ask "What the hell are you doing?" but in a much nicer way, while also trying to help me through any problems or obstacles. Their input and willingness to tell it like it was has always been the reason why I have been and always will be more confident in my endeavors with them at my side. Thank you, Damo, for jumping into this thing with enthusiasm, being willing to add to the lore and hanging in there through the process. Thank you, Alma, for always being willing to work with me, even if I'm off or grumpy, and helping me to recognize a better path toward a particular goal. Thank you, cep, for being my council, an ear when I need it, a jab when I deserved it, and a friend for which I care dearly.

As the RP went on, it was @NorthernKraken who emerged as a fantastic storyteller and someone who continued to shed light when things seemed dark. Hosting the infamous Red Hoods: Non-Canon, she pumped life into the RP that many players rightfully hold dear. Their amazing adventures are still chronicled in the Discord channel. Kraken has always been willing to go the extra mile which meant I'd be a fool not to offer her a Co-GM spot that she earned in spades. Thank you, Kraken, for being you and opening up to us and letting us in and being willing to put yourself into this project. I wouldn't trade you for the world.

To the rest of the family: I love you all and am so blessed to have met you. @MsMorningstar, you remind me so much of a female version of me. I can be open and grotesque and crude and you don't blink and it's awesome. You've always been honest with me, even when honesty was awkward, and you have the ability to make me laugh endlessly. You're fucking fantastic. I will always treasure your friendship and I thank you for being a part of this.

@ZAVAZggg, your companionship has been an eye-opening experience. We have great similarities and even greater differences which has always made you an interesting and invaluable friend. Hearing your take on concepts and contemplating upon your analysis of certain situations has been extremely enlightening. You seemed to start with a hard shell around yourself and you allowed us to chip away at it and get glimpses of the man underneath and I appreciate and feel honored for that opportunity you bestowed upon us. Thank you.

All that said, I have definitely learned some lessons in taking on this endeavor, have gained some experience in what works and what doesn't and I plan on taking all of that accumulated knowledge and applying that to the next iteration of this project. I will reiterate what I said in the first paragraph: this is not The End, this is To Be Continued.

The Red Hoods discord will not be taken down for as long as I am active on The Guild. It just won't That's my sanctuary and it stays. Meanwhile, during the time that I'm trying to concoct the next iteration of this project, I welcome each and everyone of you to join some projects that some of us are currently involved in.

Red Dead Reckoning
This is a Red Dead Redemption, western inspired RP that I, NorthernKraken and Cep are helming. We are still accepting applicants and the approach to this one consists of much more freeform playing than Red Hoods did. It's going to be a learning experience in and of itself to truly see an RP ran a great deal more by the players than the GM, although it's certainly going to be shepherded toward a few basic main goals.

X-Men: The New Era
A long standing RP inspired by the X-Men of Marvel comic fame that is GMed by Alma. Cep, Myself and Damo are all active participants. Alma has been amazing at getting her story out with a healthy balance of narrative freedom that she extends to her players. It's lasted this long because it's managed very well and all the kudos goes to her.

Cold Front
This is a "Mafia" type party game that functions as a narrative WhoDunnit which NorthernKraken and I have both enjoyed participating in. While there are story elements involved, it's more about the mechanics. Someone is a 'Bad Guy' in the group and its your job to find out who. @Gcold has GMed the first few iterations of the game, the latest of which just recently came to a close. He's extended me an invitation to GM the next iteration. You are all absolutely welcome to come aboard and I will let you know when that time comes.

I know many of you are involved in other RPs as well. Feel free to plug them here because I would love to keep playing with you all in the interim that it takes for me to come up with the next, more refined concept for the Red Hoods Saga.

I love you and thank you.

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@RedVII
I thank you as well Red. Playing Vitius in this roleplay was one of the funnest things I've done so far, despite some writers block here and there on my part, and honestly I think I can say that I have made some friends from this role-play. Even with my prickly outer shell. Also glad to see that the server for it won't be going down anytime soon as I still pop in from time to time. While it is a shame to have to put Vitius on ice for now, I'm glad to know that they'll potentially be another adventure in the same setting, in which he can be used in the future.

Hider

_{An adventure in a more "civilized" age perhaps?}

Other than that I have only one request...

Stay magnificent ya bastard.

[Damo021]

It's been a great rise and loved every second of it, thank you for the kind words! Nyssa will no doubt come back when this RP goes for a second round, she has so much potential and avenues to explore among other things i was working on revealing, she was fun to play and interact with all the different characters within the world. ya'll great and honestly with X-Men, are some of the geratest people i have met on here.

On thew counts of possibility of a more modern setting i do have dhampir in that setting to ^^

Hider

[NorthernKraken]

This has been a ride, and whatever the future brings, I'm so grateful that I got to meet and write with all you lovely people :) Whilst it's always a shame when things don't work out quite the way you'd like them too, starting fresh is something I'll be looking forward to doing armed with the lessons learned from this go round. Even though it ended prematurely, I think I can honestly say that clicking on that cool looking IC during my first few days on the guild was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time.

@RedVII you're an amazing GM and an even better friend, and I don't have to tell that I'm on board for wherever you decide to take this next :D

[Argetlam350]

It's been a blast. I know I've been a bit on the slow side with posts and discord was mostly silent but yeah it's been fun and enjoyed the time. I'm not one for long speeches so all in all it's been a blast and hopefully one day a round 2 happens.

Might see me around in another amazing RP but for now life is gearing up a bit more so think I'm going to sit on the sidelines and simply watch until things calm down but yeah. Again been fun and hope everyone else has a good time with whatever they move on to do next.

[PapaOso]

@RedVII Much love. X-Men: The New Era will be something that I continue to come back to. This latest attempt started so strong and flourished well after my life called me away. @Almalthia picked carried it forward and made me incredibly proud as a co-GM. She became the steward of something that means a lot to me and I will always appreciate her work. She is an absolute badass. I adore everyone who took part in that project and I'm sure there will be a 3rd iteration sometime down the line because it's such a fun thing to take part in. The group that came together to create these awesome stories will always be special to me. <3

[Red7VII]

@ShieldsOfWar You're always welcome to try on a hood. You might like how it fits, my friend. Alma has initiated a second chapter to The New Era franchise and this merry group has jumped into the second iteration of The Red Hoods, bringing this fantasy/horror medley to the modern age. One way or another, don't be a stranger!

[PapaOso]

@ShieldsOfWar You're always welcome to try on a hood. You might like how it fits, my friend. Alma has initiated a second chapter to The New Era franchise and this merry group has jumped into the second iteration of The Red Hoods, bringing this fantasy/horror medley to the modern age. One way or another, don't be a stranger!

@RedVII

I'd be honored to try one on when I can my friend. I'm sure our paths will cross again in play one day XD