[OOC] The Spirits Within

[Ex]

Thanks, Anima. I'll be around a bit tomorrow afternoon and we can work on this.

By the way Prisk, I really like your avatar! Who is she? My first thought was Megan Fox, but the woman looks much prettier!

Careful, she'll ding you for that D:

[Anima]

Ex said
Thanks, Anima. I'll be around a bit tomorrow afternoon and we can work on this. Careful, she'll ding you for that D:

Sure thing! I may not be around tomorrow night, but I will be on Friday, if plans don't come up!

Maybe ... I should edit that a tad, no? But honestly. I was being dead drop serious!

[Ex]

Hehehee, I agree with you. But I don't love Megan Fox. And Prisk gets mad at me about it!

You should have stayed around in the pad, I was there. But I can only chat now, no time to write.

[Anima]

Oh so some drama already exists concerning her star actress, eh? Wellllllllllll, hopefully she'll let it slide just this once ^^!

I'm actually about to head off to bed. Got a quiz and work tomorrow. Ha...

[Mirandae]

Tenish the Mighty said
I actually wrote two big rants on the subjects for this post before I decided to scrap the whole thing as little more than verbal masturbation.

No, go ahead and post them. We'd be delighted to hear how and why our indulgences will net us a one-way ticket to Hell. As for the Boromir, I'd say Royce, but I think I already used him for another song!

Anima said
I really like your avatar! Who is she? My first thought was Megan Fox, but the woman looks much prettier!

Oh, it is Megan. But, it's from a rare shoot (I think), so unless you actively look for pictures of her, you're not going to see this set.
@Ex, I don't get mad! I never get mad at anyone or anything, least of all at someone who doesn't 'love' Megan Fox. Haha, you make me sound as if I'm eight years old, with posters of her face all over my room (apartment!).

[Rockette]

Not going to lie, I'm having a real trouble writing and it's killing me.
I guess it's because my mind is else where in the sequence of things, but as I've seen here many times - just keep at it, "brick by brick".

I just feel like a douche when I say I'm going to post at this and this time and it doesn't happen because my lack of heart. x'D

[Mirandae]

Yes, dear, every word is a brick that forms a house (the post), and ever post is a brick that forms yet another house (the roleplay). That's all it is!

Haha, have you been stalking me in the 'Let's bitch'-thread in the Roleplay Discussion section? I complained about something like that some time ago. Don't beat yourself up too much, lovely fox with a rocket. You've already given us and this roleplay so much, and you're not a douche! If you still feel bad about it, just say "I plan to... bla bla bla"! I try to do it myself, as it gives me a bit of freedom in regards to my own schedule.

[JJ Doe]

Ex said It's great! It's a kids' show, I admit, but it feels much more grown-up and they get away with a lot. It can be pretty weird/creepy at times... which makes it right up my alley D:

Sounds like something that would be right up my alley as well! Will need to check it out then.

Rockette said Not going to lie, I'm having a real trouble writing and it's killing me.I guess it's because my mind is else where in the sequence of things, but as I've seen here many times - just keep at it, "brick by brick".I just feel like a douche when I say I'm going to post at this and this time and it doesn't happen because my lack of heart. x'D

*Pats Rockette's head*

[Archangel89]

I'm so sorry for my absence guys (especially you Rockette) I've been focusing on midterms and forgot about the game. I will be getting back on the pad ASAP Rockette to finish the post

[Mirandae]

That's okay Angel. Good to have you back!

Sonder sent me a message resigning from the roleplay, so if anyone had any collaborations going, cancel them. I will either NPC Sonder's character for a post or two, or we ignore it altogether.

From now on, the roleplay is closed to new players, as it's too much of a hassle for me to recruit new ones. It's my own fault for making it extremely difficult to introduce new characters. I'm also not going to take back anyone who is currently absent and has been for an extended period of time. This includes all players/characters who are below the 'line' in the character depository thread. As long as there are three people in this roleplay, it will continue, but I truly hope that more than that will stick around until the end.

[Ex]

@Ex, I don't get mad! I never get mad at anyone or anything, least of all at someone who doesn't 'love' Megan Fox. Haha, you make me sound as if I'm eight years old, with posters of her face all over my room (apartment!).

But you tease me so mercilessly! Are you saying you DON'T have posters of her everywhere? D: Or that you're NOT secretly Miranda Kerr/

About all the fear about not posting - I feel it to, and I want to post. It's hard for me right now with all the other obligations I have. But I feel strongly that TSW can last for a while if we have the right perspective about it. It's not really about speed of posting or quantity of posts, it's about quality. It's also reasonable to say that if things are quieter for this month (or even next month), that doesn't mean they can't become more active again when we all have time.

I think that there's a "use it or lose it" mentality at RPGuild and it's just not how writing works. There's a lot of emphasis on continuous posting, but that is at odds with the reality of how roleplays and writing in general often works. If you don't have time to work on a story, that doesn't make the story worthless. It just means it will have to wait until there's time. It's important to keep a sense of perspective.

It's a shame that Sonder's out, even as she's only just joined us, but I agree strongly that TSW should be closed at this point. I think it's reached the point (as many good roleplays do) where the story is in our hands as a group, and it's not easy to just pass part of that off to someone who doesn't understand the work as whole. That's what's happened in most every successful RP I've ever been in. I think that TSW has reached the point where we can look at it as less of a "roleplay" (which implies people popping in and out, loose commitment, and a short timespan) and more of a collective writing effort, implying that it's a small group, working on something as much as they are able, over a long period of time, with the goal of producing some sort of actual work at the end.

Of course, it's Prisk's creation, whatever it is, so it's her decision - but personally, that's how I prefer to look at it.

[Rockette]

Thanks guy for the encouragement, I'm determined to get something done today - be it more banners or writing.
Though Sonder is gone, a shame yes, that's one thing I don't have to do at least. Best wishes, of course.

I won't make half-ass promises on where I'm at in the process of either of my responsibilities, I know it can become annoying and looks bad on my part. Yes Prisk, sometimes I look over that thread, I'm guilty.

BUT ARCH, YES, WE MUST FINISH THAT THING TONIGHT
/endcaps

Because that's where my mind is at for Mags and I can't seem to pull away from it.

Anyways, I agree with Ex on this one. New characters is all fine and dandy, but we have to make exceptions of introduction [and it seems forced?] and at this point we can do without new recruits. Hate to see some original players gone entirely, but such is the way of things.

[Ex]

We all stalk Prisk from time to time. It's probably normal. D:

[Mirandae]

No, only you stalk me, Ex. Rockette just happened to check that thread, that’s all. But, then gain, how could she not when she knew that I had posted there? She loves me, just as you do. You all do, and that’s okay. I forgive your stalking needs!

On another note, I agree that writing is not about speed. However, it is about consistency. Just like any other artistic discipline. You become good at it by doing it regularly. It is also by doing it regularly that you increase the chances for ‘inspiration’ to strike. Inspiration does not come around by not doing the thing that you desire inspiration for. But, then again, one could argue that writing and posting in an online forum is not the same thing. This is how you post more frequently while maintaining quality, though, by realizing these things.

[JJ Doe]

Prisk said Sonder sent me a message resigning from the roleplay, so if anyone had any collaborations going, cancel them. I will either NPC Sonder's character for a post or two, or we ignore it altogether.

Oh my. Have we already scared off the new person? How unfortunate... Whatever the reasons are for your departure, I wish you well Sonder *Salutes*

[Sixsmith]

Rockette said
Thanks guy for the encouragement, I'm determined to get something done today - be it more banners or writing.Though Sonder is gone, a shame yes, that's one thing I don't have to do at least. Best wishes, of course.I won't make half-ass promises on where I'm at in the process of either of my responsibilities, I know it can become annoying and looks bad on my part. BUT ARCH, YES, WE MUST FINISH THAT THING TONIGHT/endcapsBecause that's where my mind is at for Mags and I can't seem to pull away from it.Anyways, I agree with Ex on this one. New characters is all fine and dandy, but we have to make exceptions of introduction [and it seems forced?] and at this point we can do without new recruits. Hate to see some original players gone entirely, but such is the way of things.

Yeah I feel ya. I'm trying to stop making myself deadlines and people promises of posts because that sets me up for failure and I honestly don't mind letting myself down. Though I think that may be some deep psychological issue. I've been busy though with work and stressing about how I'm gonna afford a plane ticket to a friend's wedding this December. ;_; so I'm a little out of it until everything is certain on my end. So, my posts may be erratic, but I'm positive I'll steady out and get back into a rhythm. I do enjoy TSW and I'd have to fight myself if I wanted out. And Ex. I'd have to fight him too.

[JJ Doe]

JJ’s Random Comment of the Day:

[Rockette]

SO MUCH ANGST
Be warned.

Also, Prisk, sending a message your way!

[JJ Doe]

JJ’s Random Comment of the Day:

[Mirandae]

That was an epic post, Rockette and Archangel, right in the feels! Well done.

I've decided to do a 'time skip' in my next post that removes Sonder's character. The post will begin when the friends arrive at an Anatolian farmers' outpost, very laid-back and secluded. Also, I've been aching to try that 'mission'-based GMing that some people are into, so we might try some of that at the outpost... like, side-quests or whatever, where we split the team up in smaller parts and do stuff for the farmers, because reasons.

Also, I'm thinking that a change in the timeline-thingy is needed, starting with my next 'time skip'-post. All the little timelines can get confusing, and they sort of allow you to ignore character acknowledgements. So, we'll have a primary, traditional 'action and reaction'-timeline that advances when everyone has said and done what they need and want to; we'll have a combat-timeline running parallel to the story-timeline; and then you can freely create flashbacks that work in the same way. Sound good? Good, then we'll do that.