[OOC] Origin of Species

[Draexzhan]

So, there's fire feeders, the forgotten, the big clump guys, the stinger dudes, the toxic folk, and the guys that just eat, correct? (Scientific names, of course.)

[yoshua171]

Big clump guys?

[Soulserenity20]

Lol he might be referring to the primitive plants I'm creating. Leaves evolved from stalks which either connected with tissue or planed out. First comes the clump, then comes the leafy seaweed ^.^

[marcopolonian]

That reminds me, I need a nickname for my critters as well.

The problem is that there really isn't any dignified way to use "bubble" in a name...

[Antarctic Termite]

I'll get something done in Dungeonworld then screw around here. I have a cunning plan.

Draexzhan said So, there's fire feeders, the forgotten, the big clump guys, the stinger dudes, the toxic folk, and the guys that just eat, correct? (Scientific names, of course.)

And my flat flopsies- I mean, fractal growths.

marcopolonian said That reminds me, I need a nickname for my critters as well.The problem is that there really isn't any dignified way to use "bubble" in a name...

BUBBLES FOR THE BUBBLE GOD
CELLS FOR THE CELL THRONE

Ok done. More longness.

[marcopolonian]

Are there organisms swimming around that aren't and have never been under anyone's influence, just doing their own thing? Or are our entities' taxons (and the taxons that separated from them, like the Forgotten) the only living things on the planet?

If the former, would we be allowed to begin influencing those things?

I don't (think I) need to know this for my next post, I'm simply curious.

[Kyelin]

marcopolonian said
Are there organisms swimming around that aren't and have never been under anyone's influence, just doing their own thing? Or are our entities' taxons (and the taxons that separated from them, like the Forgotten) the only living things on the planet?If the former, would we be allowed to begin influencing those things?I don't (think I) need to know this for my next post, I'm simply curious.

I'm thinking that, as the entities progress, they abandon their older creations for more recent ones. And so, the older taxons become free game, for those who don't want to start from scratch and experiment a little. We only have so much Sphere Space, after all.

[Antarctic Termite]

marcopolonian said
Are there organisms swimming around that aren't and have never been under anyone's influence, just doing their own thing? Or are our entities' taxons (and the taxons that separated from them, like the Forgotten) the only living things on the planet?If the former, would we be allowed to begin influencing those things?I don't (think I) need to know this for my next post, I'm simply curious.

Other than prokaryotes and any castaways we might have created (as of now, just the Forgotten and the colony species I ditched earlier, I think), no, we are the only life. If another player chooses to enter, a new simple species will be created for them.

[marcopolonian]

antarctic termite said
Other than prokaryotes and any castaways we might have created (as of now, just the Forgotten and the colony species I ditched earlier, I think), no, we are the only life. If another player chooses to enter, a new simple species will be created for them.

I see. How often should castaways be created? Only when the entity desires it? Or accidentally and every so often? (or somewhere in between the two?)

An unrelated question: has an ozone layer already formed on this planet? How safe is the surface?

[Antarctic Termite]

marcopolonian said I see. How often should castaways be created? Only when the entity desires it? Or accidentally and every so often? (or somewhere in between the two?)An unrelated question: has an ozone layer already formed on this planet? How safe is the surface?

Castaway species will split off naturally, but because we're still starting out here, we haven't had a chance to create very many. You can also create them yourself with any major split in your group.

Kyelin said I'm thinking that, as the entities progress, they abandon their older creations for more recent ones. And so, the older taxons become free game, for those who don't want to start from scratch and experiment a little. We only have so much Sphere Space, after all.

This too.

As for ozone... As usual, we're assuming that cyanobacteria and stuff has been present and pumping out oxygen for a considerable amount of time now (lack of oxygen certainly hasn't bothered our amoebas yet, although that's underwater). I'd guess that the surface is habitable for appropriately protected species, and will only become more so the more photosynthesis we get running up there.

[yoshua171]

Short, but sweet methinks.

I'm quite enjoying this. Everyone is doing such different things. There is really not too much overlap haha, it's pretty cool actually. Can't wait for the next step, then I can show the process of natural selection/adaptation to the Matrices!

Yay, learning. Then influence shall be once again utilized...soon. Well, kinda. Maybe not for a bit though. Be nice to build up some free space. Granted, I can do that as long as I don't allot anymore for the time being.

[Obscurus]

marcopolonian said
According to the initial post in the OOC, the amount of influence in a taxon is proportional to the speed it takes for the desired biological change to happen. And once you put influence into something, you can't remove it until that taxon is extinct (and even then it only gradually comes back).So, if you need your taxon to evolve quickly, then invest a large percentage of your influence into it. But if you'd prefer slower evolution, and if you want to keep some influence on hand in case of an emergency or opportunity, then you should save it.Wish I'd thought about this before using all my points up...

Thanks, that was exacty what I was wondering about.

[Antarctic Termite]

Obscurus said Thanks, that was exacty what I was wondering about.

Damnit Obscurus you're beating me to the sea sponges. >:c

[UnendingEmpire]

Finally posted =w=
They are Feeders. They feed. On stuff.

[Obscurus]

So who's gonna post next? I want to evolve my thingies.

Draexzhan said
So, there's fire feeders, the forgotten, the big clump guys, the stinger dudes, the toxic folk, and the guys that just eat, correct? (Scientific names, of course.)

I tried to make an overview of who has created what, so far, in my first OOC post (the second post of the thread). Short descriptive names are kinda hard to come up with, without making the organisms sound less than what they are. So if you feel I wronged your creatures with my description, feel free to tell me what you want them to be called. I think a descriptive name helps more than a random or regular name.

[Leotamer]

Posted, I didn't do much but I introduced a new rogue species. I am waiting till we get into the relatively bigger creatures that we can at least see with the naked eye.

[Soulserenity20]

I'm going to post some time today. It's been a few days so I think I'm going to move along the evolution of my plant organisms

[Kyelin]

Getting an IC post up today, when I get home today.

[Kyelin]

Also might make a sea jelly for my first multicellular organism ^^

[Soulserenity20]

Bah, termite are you okay with low activity from me? I've had a lot going on lately with life and my other RP's but I know id like to get back into this when I can. May I keep my character in the loop?