[OOC] Valkyria Chronicles: Lions of the South

[Zarkun]

We may now move forwards. Sorry for causing a hold up from my end.

[Raven_Operative]

☢CAUTION☢CAUTION☢CAUTION☢
@Slypheed seems to have discovered touhou, and has overflown their title bar. You might wanna fix that.

[Slypheed]

@Raven_Operative
Oh I've known about Touhou for a while now. I just found myself listening to a lot of remixed arranges of Nuclear Fusion yesterday.
As for editing the title. I'm quite content with it currently. It actually looked much worse in the initial change. Was 5 instead of 3. Though I might change it to WARNING because I can.

[Raven_Operative]

Alright unless anyone else wants to post, I'll fast forward us to when the army gets here. Expect a post sometime on the weekend.

[Slypheed]

@Raven_Operative
I wanna post, I wanna post!

[Slypheed]

@Kitsune
Stichler never mentioned disgrace o 3o
That was Hunt.

[Kitsune]

Oh WOOPS! changing it now

[POOHEAD189]

Are there any spots open for more players? And if so, could I get filled in on a few things
The theme seems like an RP I have delved into before.

[Slypheed]

@POOHEAD189
Should be one more spot? I don't keep track of this stuff to well, so I'll direct the current GM to ya. He'll answer that stuff o 3o
@Raven_Operative
Do the GM thing you do

[Raven_Operative]

@POOHEAD189 Despite the name making me uneasy (lol), more are always welcome. I was planning on reopening the interest check to recruit a few more, but it looks like I won't need to.

You're actually coming in at the perfect time. We're right about to restructure the squad, and that gives your character the perfect excuse to join us.

[POOHEAD189]

@Raven_OperativeThank you! (I should really put an explanation for my name in my bio lol). Granted the guy I have in mind would be a bit eccentric. I will read up on the info tonight and try to put a character up in a day or two. I'd just need help on where I'd need to start reading in the IC and what has happened beforehand to know what's going on. To a limited degree.

[Raven_Operative]

I would recommend reading the first couple pages, just to get an idea of what happened during the initial imperial attack on our section of Gallia. If you want to go even further, you can read the section about us training in Fort Breda to get an idea of how the squad generally behaves. Page 6 has a post about our current objectives (which are almost completes).

Currently our squad was an advanced unit sent to clear the way for a main army column approaching the city of vasel for an attack. Once it arrives (within the next couple posts), our squad (and the NPC squad that joined us) will be restructured and then held in reserve for if the attack needs reinforcements somewhere (they inevitably will).

Basic knowledge of the valkyria chronicles game is also a big plus. I'd suggest you read at least the wikipedia plot summary about it and the world it is set in.

.... Ok, that's a lot of reading. In practice, you probably don't need to read it all, with just page 6, and the wiki summary being the most important. Everything else is just extended background which is not of vital importance.

[Zarkun]

Should be noted that some characters didn't go through the Fort Breda training due to entry times. Or in my character's case, because they're attache's, officially anyways, from the regular army. Truth is my character's a smart ass who pissed off his old CO and got sent to the militia until further notice for it.

[Raven_Operative]

Alright ladies and gentlemen, we're finally here. @POOHEAD189, @Shyla Nesthorn and @Skepic, this is where your characters will get introduced, provided you're still interested.

As for everyone else, please let me know if you're still active by 'liking' this post. Inactive personnel will be transferred to the tank column, where they will be brutally killed in battle remain unless their player decides to come back. This is also your chance to offload or swap out characters if you don't enjoy playing them. Just let me know and toss up a replacement CS, and I'll make it happen. Depending on the amount of active players, I might bug lennon to reopen the interest check and get some fresh blood in here as well.

For the newcomers:

Currently the squad is going to be socializing in the main room of the coach house for a bit. Your characters will have been sent there by Captain Meulemann to mix and mingle with Squad 4 before he chooses who will be joining the main assault and who will be kept in reserve. Chat, make friends, be social! It would be nice to have a few friendships (or something more~ *jazz music*) show up between squad members.

[Slypheed]

@Raven_Operative
You ain't gonna bait me to like your post!
:P

[POOHEAD189]

Hope this is satisfactory for my lack of VC knowledge

Colin 'Crackshot' Nelson

Name: Colin 'Crackshot' Nelson
Gender: M
Age: 22
Appearance: His dark hair and eyes contrast his fair skin, Colin is lean but trim. He has long legs and an endearing, attractive quality to his face. When not in uniform, he wears a vest over a linen shirt, with long, baggy utility pants with many pockets. He wears two red wristbands and a leather belt, with a belt buckle shaped into the Atlantic Federation insignia.

Rank: Private First Class
Class: Scout
Weapons and Equipment:

• Gallian-1
• 3 B-Type M1 Grenades
• Ragnaid

Personality: Crackshot is quick on his feet, within his head, and with his rifle. He finds something to talk about generally, and can sometimes find himself thinking so fast that his words haven't caught up and he trips over them. While this makes social situations sometimes awkward (sometimes it's in his favor, having a wit to match) it's excellent for his role as a scout. He makes decisions fast and shots even faster, retreating before anyone realizes he is there. He has a kind heart that he wears on his sleeve, but he's not above making a joke or two about someone he considers close enough to be a friend.

Bio: Colin's folks were common people living within the Atlantic Federation, right on the brink of the Principality of Gallia. His father was a baker, and his mother oversaw the business. They had three kids, Colin being the middle child. His father would often take his two sons (Colin, and his older brother David) hunting in the mountains. It was good practice, and bonding time for the three Nelson men. His sister tended to stay at the bakery and held their mother hold down the fort during these adventures.

When the war broke out, his parents lost the bakery when they fled from the encroaching warzone. Colin and David decided to enlist, David quickly becoming a field officer while Colin did the best that he could, eventually being witnessed as a quick and fine shot with his rifle during training. He eventually gained the nickname crackshot, for his tendancy to fire accurately with little aiming, though it was also a running joke, since he had very nearly accidentally hit a few allies as well with his lack of observation. He remembered his hunting forays with his family, and eventually grew calmer and more competent, and became an accomplished scout.

RP Sample:
"Now when we get back, you'll need to sweep up the place and spend time with your mother." his father told him. Colin nodded, turned the corner and fired, hitting the bull seye right along the tree almost perfectly. His brother David watched, shaking his head. "Now if that was a wolf, that would have been fine. But that could have easily been your sister." his father said. David took the rifle from Colin, aimed a split second longer, and fired. It hit the bulls eye perfectly. "Take your time..."
Colin scratched the back of his head and sighed. "You're right. I can't help it sometimes" he admitted, giving a nervous chuckle.
"You'll get it" his father said. "I have faith"

[Raven_Operative]

I see nothing wrong with it. Go ahead and throw it in the CS section and you're good to go.

[Lennon79]

Morning ladies and gents. Now that exam season's over, I have a little bit more time on my hands. Need any help with admin/NPCs, Raven?
And welcome to our new faces; makes an old Darscen proud to see LotS going strong.

[Slypheed]

proud to see LotS going strong.

@Lennon79

Of all the words one could use to describe how well Celeste will run things. That is probably the least fitting.
XP

[Raven_Operative]

Morning ladies and gents. Now that exam season's over, I have a little bit more time on my hands. Need any help with admin/NPCs, Raven?
And welcome to our new faces; makes an old Darscen proud to see LotS going strong.

@Lennon79

Yeah we had a few rough spots there, but the thread still lives.

Everything's actually pretty well under control right now. I will need some help with editing the CS list post and maybe reopening the interest check, but aside from that, admin is pretty well handled.

I would say 'play the captain', but He's got like... 3 posts in total coming up before the next phase of the operation starts so I don't think that's necessary... Hrmm....

HEY LENNON! WANT TO JOIN MY RP? JUST SET UP A CHARACTER SHEET AND YOU'RE GOOD TO GO! :D