[OOC] Backdrifts (Space Survival RP)

[FourtyTwo]

Nope, not yet. So whoever wants that, they can have that. I was thinking about doing it to Ellie's, just not too sure how. It would be a case that it wouldn't be compromised, but say, an oxygen or resporitary system isn't working as it should, and basically, means that they're going to lose oxygen at a faster rate, or maybe be less able to move, perhaps. Not too sure on how to engineer it- but basically, it's a case that the suit is affaected, and it in turn, affects that character. Remember, your character didn't have a thruster pack either- and so you'll be reliant on either King or Steinhauser.

[Lord Pie]

Yeah, that sounds like a good idea - that maybe it happens to Ellie (unless any of the others particularly wanted to do that), as it could add quite a nice element, that she is trying to help the others, but possibly at the expense of her own time. Perhaps a small leak or something in the oxygen systems - like your breathing time remaining suddenly starts to go down quicker or something. Also a feel a tad like my lack of knowledge is letting my detail down a bit, but trying to research as much as possible. Perhaps Viktor comes too but is free floating somewhere, and attracts attention with a light on his suit or something - so a character with thrusters has to risk leaving the relative 'safety' of what's left of the station and 'aim' to get him without missing. I'd imagine the thrusters have a limited fuel capacity as well?

[FourtyTwo]

I may add that as a future thing, thinking about it. It gets revealed perhaps, and would be an issue. No doubt, it could make a big difference- and definitely negate Ellie. I think that could work, for sure. Don't worry- I would just say, keep in mind that it's almost like it's own spacecraft. It's a pressurized environment, and it's described by some like a blimp- something being pumped full of oxygen, of course. And yeah, that can work. Maybe what occurs to Ellie is what happens when she goes out upon seeing him (to recover him), or perhaps the rest of the group further along? The thrusters wouldn't have much fuel, and as well as that, would be needing minute quantities. In theory, once you're moving, you're moving- hence why Ellie didn't want the team using them much, only if they needed to bridge a gap. But more would be wasted recovering Viktor, so again, tensions flare...it will get far worse than this.

[FourtyTwo]

Okay, the last post was quite lengthy, but I want to advise- we are going to have all our characters together soon, perhaps going to Makoto at the Mars spacecraft (it hasn't been christened with a name yet, but feel free to anoint it one if you want- I've stuck to a nickname, if you will). The RP as you've seen so far will be a little more concentrated than most RPs, due to the short period of time it takes place throughout- and there are plenty more twists and turns left. I'd rather you didn't kill your characters off on a whim just yet if this is possible (though of course, PM me and I'm more than likely cool with what you have in mind). The reason for it is that I don't want to let characters die too quickly because it effectively nulls your involvement right to the end of the RP, because your character is effectively removed. That's just my only thought- if you have any light bulb moments that you've got in mind for the RP, hit me up.

[TheUnknowable]

Okay, the last post was quite lengthy, but I want to advise- we are going to have all our characters together soon, perhaps going to Makoto at the Mars spacecraft (it hasn't been christened with a name yet, but feel free to anoint it one if you want- I've stuck to a nickname, if you will). The RP as you've seen so far will be a little more concentrated than most RPs, due to the short period of time it takes place throughout- and there are plenty more twists and turns left. I'd rather you didn't kill your characters off on a whim just yet if this is possible (though of course, PM me and I'm more than likely cool with what you have in mind). The reason for it is that I don't want to let characters die too quickly because it effectively nulls your involvement right to the end of the RP, because your character is effectively removed. That's just my only thought- if you have any light bulb moments that you've got in mind for the RP, hit me up.

@kingkonrad

I usually name the first Mars ship in my fiction Ares I.

[FourtyTwo]

That could work, why not. Anyone can feel free to post, btw.

[FourtyTwo]

Anyone post? Please? Or characters die? :D

[Lord Pie]

I'll post asap - due to V day weekend I'm afraid I can't put much time into writing a decent post! If I get a chance I will, either way asap buddy!

[FourtyTwo]

I haven't set up a long post for anyone to make- do what you please really in length, it can be a paragraph or two if I'm honest.

[Lord Pie]

I will get a post up first thing tomorrow - sorry for the delay. Personal shizz sadly… but yeah. First thing tomorrow.

[FourtyTwo]

No probs- I think I'm going to kill King due to his inactivity, sadly so. Just post when need be, and we'll keep the ball rolling. :)

[FourtyTwo]

Right, an ultimatum. I'm going to post in about an hour- Viktor and King die if there isn't a post in that time. It's taken long enough, and I really want to keep this moving. Might as well exercise the threat, and I know that shit has been personal Pie, but I just want to be able to go on without skipping a beat.

[TheUnknowable]

I'm going to reread the posts so far so I know what's happening. It will be tomorrow at least before I post.

[FourtyTwo]

Nice- I know that Makoto didn't have a lot on his end, but I do soon hope to remedy that.

[TheUnknowable]

I'm caught up now. Do you want me to go now or do one of you want to go?

[FourtyTwo]

You go ahead. I'll be ready when you are.

[TheUnknowable]

sorry, I haven't even thought about this. I'm not sure what to post next.