[OOC] Academy of Heroes and Villains

[Mistress Dizzy]

*snort* Peasants

Anyway--

Caits, Connor is totally dropping some knowledge on Kijani, and I love it. It's great to see that he is dedicated... and so is she, but in her own odd way. Now, if only we can get through that whole issue of trust... Kijani learned early not to trust anyone, but now she's started to struggle to trust herself.

*chinrub*

What would push someone who can't trust people in a direction that would make that more stark?

[KatherinWinter]

What do you mean by more stark?

[Mistress Dizzy]

More Connor- *shot*

I mean, it would make it very clear in Kijani's mind that she can trust no one, absolutely no one, that she is alone. I stress that this is in Kijani's mind. Connor is definitely loyal, but Kijani's sloooowly been coming undone since Waller's little soul-breaking speech. I have the final piece in place, but I need one little shake. I was thinking it'd come from Flood, now that they seem to be a bit of a team... but then Kalinda seems to have gone all wicked. So perhaps Kijani will grossly underestimate the other girl?

Ideas?

[MarshiestMallow]

editing

[KatherinWinter]

Hmmm.... Not really....too dark for me......maybe have her suppect her classmates of working against her? Have her notice how they are in pairs and groups while she isn't?

[MarshiestMallow]

I love Connor. I've put a lot of work and effort into him to get him just right. It helps that he is also, somewhat based on a real life person.

He will get past her trust issues. He won't back down. That's how I see it.

Don't know how. I never know until i write it.

(NINJA POSTS!)

*Cough* I actually have no idea how I'm going to continue with Kalinda. Ive had my ideas from her from the beginning, and with Magento, I have finally been able to get her on the path there. And now I'm stuck.

[Mistress Dizzy]

Maybe if you explain what you were having her get to... Because right now I'm not sure. It feels like she went from shy girl to vamp villainess... But I don't think I have all the pieces.

[MarshiestMallow]

If I did that, it would ruin the surprise, now wouldn't it? It basically has something to do with the emotions. When I'm not so sleepy, I can work out the whole plan. Right now, I have to finish applying for jobs.

Although I no longer believe I will get one without experience.

[Mistress Dizzy]

Caits said
If I did that, it would ruin the surprise, now wouldn't it? It basically has something to do with the emotions. When I'm not so sleepy, I can work out the whole plan. Right now, I have to finish applying for jobs. Although I no longer believe I will get one without experience.

Ugh... I hate that 'experience' bullshit. It's like a catch-22, because no one will hire someone without 'experience'. And you can only get 'experience' that goes on your resume if someone hires you! I've been out of work almost a year, and can't even get a phone call, because all of my 'experience' is in customer service.

No matter that I can do all sorts of office work, faxing, calls, 5 different programs, can be engaged with a person on the phone, problem solving...

None of that counts because every single job site works the same damn way, and my resume is not actually read, it's picked through for buzzwords...

*headdesk* Sorry, Caits. *hugs super tight* That's a sore spot with me. I know I can work, but... *shakes head*

[MarshiestMallow]

its a sore spot with me too. I can't even get a job as a carer, despite my higher qualifications. I'm just cruising the job seeker websites, the paper advertisements, and hospital and aged care home sites hoping for a bloody break, because at this point, there's nothing else I can do.

[KatherinWinter]

I almost feel like my characters have no purpose in this RP. I have no plans for them, the arcs I though of crashed and burned

I hat the while 'experince things to. It's stupid that they want experince put no one is willing to give youths chance to get experince. You think inexperienced would be better no bad habits to break.

[MarshiestMallow]

Well. Make plans. I'm good at them. Most of the time. .If you want help. I'm sure we can figure something out.

[KatherinWinter]

I suck at plans. I have yet to have one work out. I'll just watch you guys become awesome

[Mistress Dizzy]

If I may, I think part of the issue with certain plans is that they involve another player. It's an easy mistake to make, but... you've got to come up with an idea for your character that doesn't involve anyone else's. Or rather, doesn't hinge upon other people being there.

A large part of Kijani's arc did involve her odd... connection to Anthony Luthor. I got lucky enough to have the major part of that done before Knight left, but I had a backup plan to put Kijani where she needed to be. If you're bored, then... arrange something for your characters that you have the driving force in.

^_^ Go for it.

Also, Devika doesn't have any set place yet, either, so she is free for all kinds of shenanigans.

[KatherinWinter]

I'm alittle bored. Mostly I'm feeling useless. Like my characters have no purpose. I'm not blaming anyone. It's my own fault their side characters. But honestly I don't like planning things. I like my characters to write their own stories. Plus I think it's wrong to leave people out simply to make my plans possible. There's no point in having a character in a RP if they don't interact and depend on other characters.

[MarshiestMallow]

Your characters have purpose. It's just about finding it all. But being side characters isn't bad.

[Klyix]

I totally understand that Katherin.. I mean I have ideas of what happens behind the scenes with Kat but when it comes to the actual roleplay she just ends up skulking around and being snarky

And I wish there was some way I could help everyone with their stuck arcs and whatever, If I can ever help, now or in the future, you can always ask

[twave]

In an RP I approach it like I do a paper I need to write. Have an outline. These things need to happen but the details are written as I go. If I wanted to micromanage my characters I would write a book. Take Estella for example, even though I was gone for a long while she is pretty much where I wanted her. The details don't really matter because one way or another she was going to crack.

[KatherinWinter]

I hate outline. I never do them. Even when the teacher assigns them. They mess with my creativity and thought process.

[twave]

I require some structure when writing. Otherwise I end up going in circles.