[OOC] Shadowrun - The Sound and the Fury (Snow Crash Inspired)

[Beach Burrito]

I wouldn't be opposed to a rudimentary floorplan scribbled up via paint, just to get an idea of the Condo. That or a short blurb that serves the same purpose

[Azseth]

I haven't posted much, if anything if I'm not mistaken, about Kazuya CURRENTLY.

I was waiting for a bit more information.

Az

[Beach Burrito]

Love the vignettes you've been throwing up--plan to toss out one or two myself before the IC starts proper.

[Krauxis]

Sure. I'm filling out my opinions segment, and after I'm done I'll whip up a quick floor plan for those interested. I'll even make a rough outline of the surrounding geography, what sort of amenities are nearby, etc. Just a quick deal, mind.

[Azseth]

Also, are you planning on having any details about the conditions that had them leave "up north" and where that was? Keep in mind, Kyuzo has strong history in Detroit, maybe that would be a tie in if you feel you need or want to use it.

Working on the Kali opinion now.

Also, everyone. Well, first, Burrito, thanks for the kind words. Which leads to, I'm asking that if you have opinions on my posts, any feedback is welcomed. Via PM, in the thread, whatever. Part of it is me wanting just a general idea about my ability, but also to ensure I'm not posting shit that isn't clear, or doesn't fit in some way. I appreciate it.

Burrito and I have been collaborating behind the scenes, and if any of you want to work stuff out, and/or work together on a post (even something as simple as the initial meeting of our chars, or a deep conversation, or a talk after a fragged run) please let me know.

Thanks all.

Az

[Krauxis]

I can provide some loose details about the last run, if folks are interested. Didn't leave it vague for any particular reason, just didn't seem important at the time, and I wanted to get the present runs figured out before I worried about the past. I won't flesh it out too much, and you guys can fill in your own details and how your characters were involved/affected, but just a few bullet points:

-It was a high paying job, the kind you don't really turn down, even if you've got a bad feeling. That said, you never saw any of it, since you had to get the hell out. Your usual Johnson called it your 'Expense budget.'

-You don't know all that much about Johnson. He's a dark-skinned human, seems close to his late 40s. He won't tell you his real name or who he's working for. Real old-fashioned type. He's all business most of the time, but he pays well and up until now, none of his jobs have really been a bust. You use him frequently because he's extremely good at tolerating your BS.

-The job was a prison break in Detroit, busting a client out of a Knight Errant holding facility. It was going smoothly, very little violence, but the client was a plant. He pulled a gun and the alarms were triggered right away.

-You had to fight your way out in full force. You managed to get out after a huge amount of hassle, but you were then informed that you needed to flee the country, which leads us to 'present day' so to speak. You're here waiting for your heat to cool down and for Johnson to make sure all his sources are in order.

[Beach Burrito]

Finished my opinions section, which is to say put out a blurb about Kaz.

Got a good laugh out of people's thoughts on Kali so far. Especially Azseth and Krauxis. Recluse really does sum it up beautifully.

[Krauxis]

My 'opinions' are done, and the first post has been edited to include the details on the previous run as well as a quick primer on your base and the surrounding area, so take a look if you're interested.

Az, as for your posts, I haven't been able to spend much time with them just yet, except the first one which I liked quite a bit. I may PM you with something a bit more constructive if I come up with something, but if I don't say anything, it's safe to assume you're totally fine. I like to leave people to post in whatever format appeals to them. This is advanced, so creativity should be encouraged, and trust between players should be pretty important. I trust that you can get the point of your post across in whatever way you think is best, so I don't specify a particular posting format. As long as you can tolerate it when somebody posts in a different style, people should be tolerant of you. That's my philosophy anyway.

[Terminal]

Since it looks that just about everything is set up, when does the IC proper start?

[Beach Burrito]

Threw out a proper vignette of my own in the meantime

[Krauxis]

Since it looks that just about everything is set up, when does the IC proper start?

@Terminal

Since it doesn't seem like we're gonna get any more people than we have, and i like the structure of our group here, I'll start the IC either later tonight or tomorrow (Basically whenever I finish writing it up.)

Also Az and BB, finally got some time to sit down with your vignettes, and I'm pretty impressed. I like your style(s) and I'll be happy to see that level of quality throughout the RP. Not the most constructive feedback, I know, but if something's actually off I won't hesitate to let you know. For now, I'm content with what's being offered.

[Beach Burrito]

Thanks! Funny thing is after posting that I re-read it and patched up some non-spelling error typos, all the time thinking "Damn...people probably read it by now!"

[Azseth]

I'm in no real rush to start. I still have one post rattling around upstairs for Kyuzo that I need to get down.

I AM looking forward to the IC though, not gunna lie.

Az

[Beach Burrito]

Same sentiments here. Me and Azseth are cobbling something together that should tie off those vignettes rather well instead of it being a straight shot into the IC proper. So I'd say no rush Krauxis. Should be up early enough.

[Krauxis]

I won't rush, but I feel pretty strongly that I want to get the whole group started. I'm enjoying your posts, but I can't wait too long just to accommodate you when this is just a side story with only two people involved, y'know? There will be room to work in collabs and flashbacks if you want even when the IC itself is started. And sometimes mystery is a powerful writing tool for character development, etc. So I'll start it in a day or so, and don't feel too broken up if you can't post your stuff up before that happens. There will be a way to work it in.

Edit: Also I'd like to ask whether folks would rather dive right into the plot right away, or have a warm up/intro round of posts before the actual story kicks in. I'm easy either way. You can use the extra post to do some stuff and make your way to the common area of home base, or if people prefer, I'll just launch right into a call and assume we've all just been sitting around waiting for contact.

[Beach Burrito]

No worries, don't want anyone to wait up on our account. Just throwing it out there.

[Refezen]

I don't really have a preference either way, I've got no problem with just a few paragraphs of intro before jumping into a job. No matter your choice, tomorrow will be my only chance to post anything until next week. I'm off to celebrate the Fourth starting Thursday, and if I am around before Monday I'll probably be hungover.

So have a good Fourth for those who celebrate, and a good weekend to the rest.

[Beach Burrito]

Straight to business is probably the hot option. Easiest way to gloss over the bits I feel we'd have to mention post-briefing. Like precisely where we were and other niggling little non-factors about the bad run.

[Krauxis]

No problem Ref, thanks for letting me know. There'll be time next week if I don't get it up before you leave, so don't worry about that.

[Terminal]

I just had a thought.

If everyone doesn't want to start with a slow open - everyone gathering at the safehouse to plan and establish themselves - we might benefit from starting the RP /during/ a run in the new unfamiliar ground. Something easy sweet and simple, give everyone a brief moment of glory and establishment, and then we hit the safehouse at the end in order to let the social dynamics hit the fragging fan.

What do you all think?