Let's Gush!

[JunkMail]

I just wanted to take some time to appreciate the following folks who have ensured that my latest roleplay, Santa Celia: A Superhuman Story, has gotten off to a strong, solid start. These players have taken to each other in a way I haven't seen in a long time and have taken what little guidance I've given them and run off to create something beautiful. Characters have just organically clicked in the IC and you can see the plot threads hanging there, just waiting to unfold. So thank you to all of you:

@Star Lord
@SepticGentleman
@DC the Dragon
@The Bork Lazer
@Skai
@Silver Carrot
@chukklehed
@baraquiel
@Dusksong
@Hour Error

I want to give an extra special thanks to my Co-GM, @Hillan who is also my oldest friend on the Guild, our shenanigans having survived even the infamous Guildfall. As well as my other Co-GM and newest friend, @JunkMail who has been very insightful and overall joy to work with.

I am very much looking forward to watching our stories continue to unfold as we build and shape the world of Santa Celia together and with whomever else might join in later.

Once again, thank you guys for such a great GMing experience already. Here's looking at 40 and looking towards 400!

@Lord Wraith

[BrokenPromise]

@Mateotis@Vocab@Aewin@addamas@FamishedPants@Herringson@Majoras End

Our posting rate isn't what it use to be, but holy shit folks, despite IRL shenanigans, fleeing players, and the forum genuinely being it's fickle self, Danganronpa: Tower of carnage is still kickin' despite it's attempts to off itself. We're still here 2 years and 600 posts later.

Thanks for hanging in there, responding quickly to my Pms, and just all around being great players and fun people to hang around with. Now that collage is wrapping up for most of you, let's see if we can knock out the RP before July! I think we can do it. If not, we can celebrate the third year of Tower of Carnage together. I look forward to ending you and your friends as we clear the final chapters of the killing game(s)!

[BrokenPromise]

I haven't been with Accidental Magical Girls/Lunacy of love/Through the Looking Glass for it's entirety, but everyone's been treating me great since June of last year. Vets and new people alike. You know you've invested too much time into an RP when the GM decides to add you to the moderation staff, but I honestly can't help myself. I don't often find myself enjoying other people's Rps quite as much as this one. And I have been in some magical girl Rps that simply weren't for me. Only conclusion I can make is that I must like the people and their characters.

@Card Captor We the Gms are not joking when we say Alexander is best boy. I mean sure, it's a magical GIRL rp, so I can understand why some would consider the title sarcastic. But he is honestly my favorite lad in the RP. I wish I had more chances to interact with him (and you!) but Alexander does not seem to like any of my characters. Sad face.

@Shifter_Master I remember when you temporarily left. That kinda hurt bro. About once a week I would open my Pms and consider harassing you to join the RP again. But I figured you had your reasons. Fortunately, you did end up joining us again. I'd say something about Penny, but everyone in the discord seems interested in waifuing her. I won't let your ego get any bigger!

@PlatinumSkink Do I even need to tell you why I think you're an osm writer? Of all the things I've writen on this forum, I'm constantly trying to recreate something that feels something like that Mariette/Amber fight. But regardless of what I try, I just can't top the duel between the plucky pirate and her bunny toting nemesis. Should our characters clash in the future, I'm sure it will be spectacular.

@Flamelord I'm a bit bummed that you don't hang out in the discord server anymore, but I guess this works for you. Alicia Hayden is one of my favorite characters, and it's not just because of the socks. Though I'll admit it's definitely a bonus. With the last rp being 95% fights, I was really happy that Elroy had a chance to talk to someone as a (momentary) non-combatant. Alicia's best moments seems to be when she's not shooting her bow at things, like during the trial when she saved that treacherous pirate killer her friend, and possibly this interrogation between Sammy and Binky.

@Majoras End You really need to post more often. See, you might not think you're very good at writing, but I can tell how hard you're trying, and I do notice the improvements you make. Regardless of writing level, it's extremely refreshing to have someone In the RP who's goal isn't to look like a suprime bad ass all the time. Throwing a magical girl at another magical girl with dismal strength? Punning around after getting transformed into a frog? Gold, all of it.

@Rune_Alchemist All this gushing would instantly fall apart if it wasn't honest. So I'm not going to shower you with praise for a bit that didn't grab me. Totally not jealous the THOT doesn't want me, I swear. Being serious now, if the relationships you're forging with other characters is any indication, it's clear everyone else is enjoying your characters. Moth waifu when? Already picked out a lamp for her.

@t2wave You really need to post more So that I can have my revenge So that I have more things to say about your contributions to the RP. There's no doubt that some really cool stuff wouldn't have happened if you were never a part of the old RP cast. Justine's plans would have been a lot less interesting if it solely relied on PlatinumSkink's resources. I look folward to Janet's return.

@Erode You're a new addition that hasn't had a lot of time to really blossom. Did you like my rose pun lololz! But yes, I will say I mostly like Amaryllis. I do think her character is interesting in that her transformation effects her confidence much like she-hulk. I'm not sure if you consider this a positive or a negative, but of everyone's posts yours have the highest chance of getting me to crack open a dictionary.

[BrokenPromise]

The forums only allow so many notifications per post, so moving on...

@Crusader Lord I think it's going to be a while before Annabelle tops what she did at the stadium. You know things are good when even the Gms don't know what the hell is going on. I also like the thing that she's got going on with Regina. Now, some of the other players might think I'm playing favorites because you want to waifu one of my characters. But that's a lie, I'm not like that. I am EXACTLY that.

@DarkwolfX37 If your goal in the RP was to create characters with absolutely infuriating powers that cause the discord to erupt into anger every time you post and call out bullshit until a GM logs on and decides that the post is mostly fine and that very few if any edits have to be made all while the other half of the discord is taking notes and trying to think up counter strategies than well sir, you are doing one hell of a fine job. You really need to post more though.

@FamishedPants We're in three roleplays together, we play vidaya gaymes, and we're comfortable enough with each other that we can diss each other IC and OOCly without hurting the other one's feelings. I don't really think gushing is necessary at this point. But let me say that the direction Sil took Veronica's idea in was both totally unexpected and will always bring a smile to my face. You need to break your video game addiction and post though.

@MadManMoon I don't think anyone can accuse you of slacking off in the plot department. At least as far as your own plots are concerned. I don't like everything you write, but even so, I can appreciate the amount of ambition it takes to create stuff like that. Once you get a bit more settled into the RP, I'm sure the fears are going to become big players. But you need to post more, my dude. You're starting to become comparable to Vocab.

@Vocab AND SPEAKING OF! I can see why you and Moon show each other so much love in discord. You're both very serious about your supah secret organizations, and have clearly put a lot of thought into them. But it's not how big your ideas are, it's having the ambition to complete them. I want to see what the Penrose Independent is all about, their end game, and all of their henchmen. I want to hear their stories, and understand their antics. Stop teasing me.

@Ariamis There are very few Rps I walk into where I'm not “the boss,” and this is primarily because the vast majority of Gms that I see can't do their jobs with anywhere nears the same level of competence as I can. But from time to time I do encounter such Rps, and yours is one of them. There's a lot to be said for a GM who's always willing to listen, keep their cool, and ride out anything even his craziest players throw at them. I see such qualities in you, which is why most of us are still posting. But I would like you to post soon so that I can get something up.

[BrokenPromise]

You meet a lot of people roleplaying, and some of them you come to appreciate for more than just Rping with you. That's what the two people here are.

@Zelosse Playing heroes of the storm with you is a blast, and I'm sure your personality and voice would be great if you ever wanted to get into streaming. You're an all around great guy to chat with, and I'd love to Co-GM an RP with you down the road. Once I've finished up a few of my own projects of course. Just leave a spot open for me.

@TheSeriousJoke Rebooting an RP is not something that anyone wants to do, but it does show the determination of the GM running the thing. Part of me wishes I had stuck around, but it seems like things worked out for both of us. As someone who's completed 3 cases on their own Danganronpa RP, I can appreciate the amount of planning that goes into a murder mystery RP like that. I wish you well, and I'm always open to talking with fellow murder mystery fans.

[Ammokkx]

@TheSeriousJoke Rebooting an RP is not something that anyone wants to do, but it does show the determination of the GM running the thing. Part of me wishes I had stuck around, but it seems like things worked out for both of us. As someone who's completed 3 cases on their own Danganronpa RP, I can appreciate the amount of planning that goes into a murder mystery RP like that. I wish you well, and I'm always open to talking with fellow murder mystery fans.

@BrokenPromise

can confirm, @TheSeriousJoke is an amazing GM and a lovely person

_{now if only she could kill off shirou already everything would be perfect}

[DocRock]

This is gonna be short.

Since I'm new here and all, I was afraid that well, I wouldn't be readily accepted, I was afraid that despite my statement of being a professional, or at least veteran rper rather, that folks would well, not take to me well. And yet, so soon after arriving, despite me being nervous, scared even, I was welcomed. So I uh, just wanna say thanks to all the folks who have well, welcomed me, and given me a chance to set foot in their stories, or contribute my own, like with All-Verse.

I just need to stop being terrified, and join the Discord, stage fright, huh? Anyway, thanks, really, you have no idea how happy I've been. Sure, I'm on the edge of my seat at times, waiting for notifs, but its worth it. To meet rpers who are kind, caring, and not secretly out for your blood. It's a breath of fresh air.

Whoops, that got longer than I expected, lol.

[Morose]

Happy Birthday, Darke Magyk!
@Nallore@BlueSky44@FantasyChic@mnkee@LadyRunic@KazAlkemi

[Lady Absinthia]

Oh Happy Day!

I have to send a huge congrats out to all my peeps in Deeper Than The Sands!
It has been a hell of a ride so far. People burned alive, strange dreams, robbery, murder, and one death by leg lamp LOL. Can't wiat to see what happens next!
3 years and still going strong! Way to go peeps!
Thank you so much to all the peeps that have been in it over the years but mostly my gushing goes out to @Sigil @Morose @Nallore @Rivaan @FantasyChic & @ONL for sticking it out and making it the wonderful RP it is today!

[Lord Wraith]

Absolute Comics' First Season is off to a strong start. I want to give special thanks to my fellow GMs; @Inkarnate and @Saint Maxx for a smooth and successful launch and a very special thanks to the numerous players who contributed their characters and expressed interest. There's far too many of you to tag but I want you to know that each and every one of you are appreciated and I look forward to seeing your stories unfold and cross paths with each other.

To a strong season and many more!

[Mistiel]

I want to thank Inkamate for being smooth in general.

[Shiva]

This thread is so wholesome and adorable. I love it.

[BlueSky44]

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Congratulations X-Men: Darkness Rising on 3 Successful Story Arcs!

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I am so happy right now, as the RP I've been running has been around for almost 2 years now, and is still going strong. We just finished up our 3rd story arc and are currently starting up our fourth which is a big thing of itself. It has had it's ups and downs and the occasional instant where I thought the RP was actually going to crash and burn, but we've made it!

Big thank you to @Morose@Nallore@FantasyChic@LadyRunic as the four of you have been with the RP from the very start and have been on this crazy roller coaster and haven't jumped ship yet! Hopefully you all continue to enjoy the RP!

@KazAlkemi@ColouredCyan@eclecticwitch thank you to the three of you as well! Even though you just joined in basically at the beginning of the last arc, you all have been really great and have helped to keep things interesting to say the least with your characters!

And thank you to a few other people as well, as the fourth arc is going to be a big thing of its own, a crossover between 3 RPs that myself and the Co-GM for X-Men @Morose are the GMs for. @Kirah@Trainerblue192@Achronum welcome to X-Men for this crossover and hopefully you all enjoy yourselves in our take on the comic storyline House of M!!!

[Gentlemanvaultboy]

Fantasy RP - For those that want to 'Jump - In ' is a pretty good fantasy story. It isn't something I expected to stumble across in free and I really enjoyed reading it.

[The Nexerus]

It's cold out today. That's nice. It makes everything quieter.

[Obscene Symphony]

Endless gushing to the most infuriating and schemey GM I've ever encountered, @Achronum. Never have I written with a GM who is so dedicated to a group and invested in a story that every week feels like hopping in place, waiting to read the next chapter of a book I simply can't put down. This guy right here and his RP has caught and held my interest better than any other I've ever done. A+ buddy, I'd join your other RPs but stats and dice rolls scare me XD

And of course there's @Hero, with whose help I have achieved the most well-developed character I've ever made, and a full-length novel's worth of AU and unrelated content that may never see the light of day. Love ya bb, you know just how to make me cry <3

Gushing over @Scribe of Thoth because he makes me jealous and makes me feel like I need to step up my prose game, congratulations on being the fan favourite and thank you for lighting a fire under my ass to learn some new freaking words

Always happy to tear @Apoalo to shreds, hope she keeps doing the same for me!

And of course a general one to the people of Of Blood and Magic for bringing together probably the most diverse and vibrant set of characters I've written with in my career on this site. We got a great bunch in there folks!

_{my rp roster is small but dammit I like it}

[pugbutter]

Was typing over in the "what is your favorite genre?" thread and realized I missed one.

Shoutout to @Aristo. I didn't know I like retrofuturistic sci fi until I saw Mobile Frame in Casual Interest Checks. Your RP's are consistently a cut above in terms of creativity but this is the one I'll continue to daydream about. What could have been. Hope you're doing well.

[Morose]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE AGENTS OF SHIELD!!!

@BlueSky44@Kirah@Nallore@FantasyChic@Jasonhero


It has been a long and bumpy road, but we have officially been going strong for ONE YEAR! We've mastered the Framework and our abilities, we stopped von Bardas and Tinkerer from smuggling high tech weapons, and we crippled HYDRA's financial reserves and sent Luminous, the evil speedster, to the Raft. We've rescued our agents from the Quantum Realm and now, we just have to save the world from Ultron.

And let's not forget - our crossover arc, Civil War, is coming soon! Sure we might not be the most absolute of RPs, but hey, we've got an excellent ensemble cast, amazing original characters, and talented writers who make me excited each time I see a new post.

Excelsior!

[Hero]

_{Shout out to the cast: Poor Boy Aaron @Obscene Symphony Foot-In-Mouth Syndrome Salem @Trainerblue192 Everyone's Favorite Snarker Max @Scribe of Thoth Good Boy Jory @Jade Blades Chill Girl Cassandra @Gisk Towering Troll Victor @ReusableSword Rebellious Countess Amaris/@WeepingLiberty Too Cool for Anyone Lucan @Apoalo and Messy Boy Damien/That One Asshole Varis @Achronum feat Pure Girl Lilie and Eris (the guy no one likes but has to put up with)}

So Of Blood and Magic just hit 400 posts, and considering the many ups and downs I thought it deserved a little recognition. It's survived multiple cast changes, rough patches, mixing up partners, and I have to give credit where it is due with the GM @Achronum. I've felt welcomed and intimidated since day one and honestly he's such a chill dude that now I'm not afraid to speak up, and it feels nice to connect with him and the rest of the cast and feel like I'm part of something cool. Bonus shoutout to my rp wife @Obscene Symphony, I'd apologize for putting up with me but we're in too deep and its too late to back out now. Here's to more memes and posts. _{And I'm sorry for Eris not actually sorry but yknow}

tl;dr Hero is a sap rp reached 400 kthnx

[Morose]

Six. Months. Strong!

@Nallore@FantasyChic@BlueSky44@Achronum@Trainerblue192@KazAlkemi


One of my mentors as a GM once told me that once a RP hits the six month mark, there's a good chance it is more or less ~stable~ and will keep on trucking. The Gifted just hit the six month mark within the last few days on the forum. When it started, it was initially just me and three of my regular crew - and I honestly didn't know if the RP was going to take off. But then came along two newcomers, @Achronum and @Trainerblue192, and even later along the line @KazAlkemi joined in. Over two hundred posts in and we've had incredible laughs, nail biting moments, and I have to say this is my favorite RP to GM. You guys write the story - hell, you practically do my job for me!

Anyways, thank you for giving life to my vision of the Gifted RP - and adding in some much needed humor and comedy! To another six months!

Excelsior!